Photo by Nils Hahn HERE COMES THE HORDE— Fourth of July festivities in Nome included ferociously competitive foot, bike, stilt and gunny sack races for all ages. See story and more photos inside.

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VOLUME CXIV NO. 28 July 10, 2014 City attorney issues opinion on vehicle contracts By Sandra L. Medearis Nome Common Council voted Rolland Trowbridge cannot be de- down a resolution put forth by City nied a contract to repair the City’s Manager Josie Bahnke, awarding a emergency vehicles because the lo- repair contract for the City’s emer- cation of his shop may go against gency vehicles and light duty trucks 2008 zoning regulations, according to the low bidder TSR, owned by- to the city attorney’s opinion. Rolland Trowbridge. Denying him the work based on a The contract came up for ap- zoning violation via the process of proval at the June 10 meeting, but voting down a bid award resolution was jerked from the Council packet would deny Trowbridge the due when another bidder, Matt Johnson process built into the zoning law. of Nome Machine Works, submitted That was the opinion of Patrick a timely bid protest. W. Munson, one of the City’s attor- Johnson, whose current contract neys from Boyd, Chandler and Fal- to do the work expired June 24, coner. At their June 25 meeting, the continued on page 4 More funding for RFB secured By Sandra L. Medearis “This $1.3 million will go towards The Rasmuson Foundation has the Richard Foster Building to make come through with a grant for $1.3 it a place to accommodate all three million to help fund the Richard Fos- facilities,” John K. Handeland of the ter Building. Nome Museum and Library Com- The City of Nome has between mission said on Sunday. $16 million and $17 million for the The money would help with ten- building that is currently intended to ant accommodations for the Kaw- house three entities— Carrie M. erak program like shelving for McLain Memorial Museum, exhibits, lights and electrical, walls, Kegoayah Kozga Library and the restrooms in the section and the de- Kawerak, Inc. Beringia Center of velopment of a shell into a facility, Culture and Science. he said. Planners have been putting their Kawerak as a lease tenant plans Photo by Scott Kent heads together to meet a remaining to pay the City of Nome as a land- EXTRAORDINARY— Crab fisherman Frank MacFarland shows a rare blue-colored red king crab that shortfall of $3 million to bring the lord, $115,500 per year for 3,300 sq. he found in his commercial crabbing pots, as Frank Kavairlook Jr. looks on. MacFarland made the crab design toward completion. ft., which the City needs to offset op- delivery on July 4. According to ADF&G fishery biologists, the blue color is most likely a rare genetic mu- The Rasmuson Foundation money erating costs for the building. tation. Biologists also report rare occurrences of white red king crab. See this week’s ADF&G fish report will help to span the gap to get to the This means the funding shortfall on page 8. $19 million required for project has narrowed, with Kawerak ex- plans. continued on page 4 Rasmuson Foundation staff tour regional communities By Diana Haecker Estimates to complete the con- juncture in time provide a momen- Just as Rasmuson Foundation struction of the building including tum to help the project forward. Ac- staff and one board member, Cathy the Beringia Center are $19 million. cording to Kaplan, the Rasmuson Rasmuson, were touring the region The State Legislature appropriated Foundation had been engaged in last week, news reached Nome that $16 million. Instead of waiting if a talks with the City of Nome and the Rasmuson Board of Directors on match can be found, Rasmuson Kawerak Inc. ever since the idea Wednesday voted to award a $1.3 Foundation board members took the came about to integrate the Beringia million grant towards Kawerak initiative and OK’d the $1.3 million Science and Cultural Center into the Inc.’s proposed Beringia Science to create a momentum that may in- Richard Foster building, which will and Cultural Center to be housed in spire other organizations to chip in house the City’s Carrie M. McLain the Richard Foster building. the balance. Memorial Museum and the To Nomeites, this came as a sur- Kegoayah Kozga Library. prise. It was anticipated that the Ras- “Our thought was that it would On the Web: muson Foundation Board would not make sense to consolidate the facili- www.nomenugget.net make a decision prior to their No- ties in the Richard Foster Building,” vember meeting. she said. “We support facilities that E-mail: Rasmuson Foundation President serve the broader community as we [email protected] and CEO Diane Kaplan told the encourage an integrated society.” Nome Nugget that staff recom- Kaplan said that the foundation’s mended the board take up the issue mission is to function as a catalyst to in their June meeting and award the promote a better life for Alaskans. funds. And they did. “The word catalyst is key here,” Photo by Diana Haecker This marks the biggest Rasmuson said Kaplan. She explained that the TOURING— Ruby Nassuk of Koyuk gives Cathy Rasmuson, board Foundation grant awarded in the re- foundation besides awarding the member of the Rasmuson Foundation, and Nina Kemppel with the gion. Alaska Humanities Forum a whirlwind tour of Koyuk, on June 26. Kaplan said the grant would at this continued on page 6 2 THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Editor: a new director. Hopefully you can years and this is a very concerning vicinity of Nome. quenting industrial areas such as the To the Iditarod Trail Race Board start rebuilding this great Event, The issue that needs to be addressed now The musk oxen are most often runways, by the Annex and also the of Directors: Last Great Race of the World, back and solutions need to be found to seen in the residential areas of the city bike trail. I am writing this to you because to where it once was some years ago. keep people and pets safe and to re- city. The musk oxen seem to have be- I wonder what kind of instruction Sincerely Yours, locate wildlife out of the city limits. Until about five or six years ago, come more accustom to people and (direction) you, the Board of Direc- Erna S. Rasmussen This letter is from the Nome Ken- the musk oxen rarely came closer now cannot be easily scared off. tors, give your Executive Director Nome, AK nel Club in regards to a safety con- than the surrounding hills. They are threatening people with ag- Stan Hooley. It is extremely sad and One of the Unsung, unnoticed cern of people as well as animals In recent years, they have now gressive behavior, who attempt to frustrating to watch this event go Volunteers of the Iditarod - 1972- within in the city limits of Nome. moved their summer grazing and move them and have also charged down the drain year by year. 2014 Currently several herds, with num- calving grounds into people’s yards, several citizens. It once was spoken of as a World bers reported to be from 70 to 100 commonly used recreational trails They have killed and/or injured at Class Event, but sadly to say not Letter to the Editor: musk-oxen, have moved into the within the city; they are also fre- anymore. We have had a lot of Idi- Preface – We realize that living in continued on page 16 tarod visitors and members come Alaska comes with its share of thru our home this past month of wildlife encounters; however, the re- March— mushers and Iditarod visi- cent occurrence of musk-oxen taking tors. Their main topic was: What’s up residence in the city limits of A Look at the Past happening with the Iditarod, and Nome is dangerous to humans and why is this Board continuing to keep domestic pets. People should not the current Executive Director Mr. have to live in fear for their lives, Hooley? their families’ lives and their pets’ It is not difficult to evaluate Stan lives within the city limits. The Hooley as a very ineffective direc- musk oxen have never invaded the tor. It is time to begin recruiting for city in the way they have in recent

Letters to the editor must be signed and include an address and phone number. Thank you notes and political endorsements are considered ads. Editorial By Invitation Only Oh sure, the residents of western Alaska are kept informed about whatʼs happening in their back yard. Well, some folks are, most arenʼt. The State of Alaska spends big bucks to bring the bureaucrats, heads of industry and foreign mining companies to meet in rural Alaska, but they donʼt publicly announce the event, heck, they donʼt even post it on an obscure government web site. Too many times the residents of western Alaska find out about an event after it happens. AIDEA recently had a meeting in Kotzebue about the road to the Ambler Mining District. They didnʼt notify the hoi polloi folks who live downstream the Kobuk River. The Alaska Arctic Policy Commission is funded by the state to set a policy for dealing with everything involved with the Arctic. They sit in Anchorage and teleconference their meeting. Do they notify folks about the listening session? Well, no. It seems they know what is best for us and there is a trend on the part of state and industry to do their business under the radar. The state makes no real effort to inform its citizens of actions that impact the economic, the cultural and the environmental aspects History & Photo Courtesy of the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum of our lives. We are treated as if we do not exist, as if our opinions do OVER THE TOP- Nome has always celebrated the Fourth of July in a most enthusiastic way. The Pole Vault not matter, and as if we are ignorant. Nomeites remember how the taking place at Barrack’s Square in 1909 was a crowd favorite. Maybe our City Clerk Tom Moran can add this Rock Creek Mine folks called us a “benighted” community? It did not event to the 2015 festivities. Start practicing, Nomeites! mean that we were members of the British Royalty. It meant we were in the dark. It seems that our state government strives to keep its citizens in the dark so that it can make it easy for big industry to grab our resources. Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) Some call this colonialism. Whatever itʼs called, it has to stop. How- High High Low Low ever, it wonʼt stop until we take control of the situation and use every Date Day Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide means at our disposal to take the reins of government in our own 07/10 Th 4:09 a.m. +0.9 2:02 p.m. +1.5 7:52 a.m. +0.8 10:06 p.m. 0.0 hands. We need to demand responsible government and adequate 07/11 Fr 5:11 a.m. +1.0 2:50 p.m. +1.5 8:54 a.m. +0.9 10:55 p.m. -0.1 public notice where everyone is informed, not just a select few. 07/12 Sa 6:07 a.m. +1.1 3:51 p.m. +1.5 10:07 a.m. +0.9 11:46 p.m. -0.3 — N.L.M.— 07/13 Su 6:58 a.m. +1.2 5:00 p.m. +1.5 11:21 a.m. +0.9 07/14 Mo 7:45 a.m. +1.3 6:12 p.m. +1.5 12:37 a.m. -0.3 12:33 p.m. +0.9 07/15 Tu 8:31 a.m. +1.5 7:22 p.m. +1.5 1:28 a.m. -0.4 1:43 p.m. +0.8 Illegitimus non carborundum 07/16 We 9:17 a.m. +1.5 8:31 p.m. +1.4 2:19 a.m. -0.4 2:49 p.m. +0.7 Daily variations in sea level due to local meteorological conditions cannot be predicted and may significantly effect the observed tides in this area. All times are listed in Local Standard Time. All heights are in feet referenced to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).

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Compiled by Diana Haecker House passes bill to unlock dangered humpback whale as a Dis- tion to delist humpback whales Pebble’s lawsuit against the EPA for NPR-A tinct Population Segment and delist throughout the North Pacific. NOAA initiating the permit veto process be- EPA releases policy on cli- The United States House of Rep- it under the Endangered Species Act. Fisheries will incorporate considera- fore an application was filed. mate change adaptation resentatives passed a number of bi- Scientists estimate there are a mini- tion of the Alaska petition into the Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell entered The U.S. Environmental Protec- partisan bills to expand the mum of 5,833 of this population, ongoing status review for humpback the fray and joined the lawsuit on tion Agency released a new policy production of American energy re- which migrates between Alaska and whales. Pebble’s behalf. statement on climate change adapta- sources across the country, including Hawaii. In the finding, NOAA Fish- To ensure this status review is The tribes argue that mining and tion to help the nation to respond to in the National Petroleum Reserve – eries determined that the petition comprehensive, the agency is solicit- the disposal of waste would harm the the impacts of a changing cli- Alaska. presents substantial scientific or ing scientific and commercial infor- local salmon population. The EPA’s mate. The policy commits the The passage of H.R. 4899 is commercial information indicating mation regarding this species research confirmed the tribes’ asser- agency to work with states, tribes meant to open access to NPR-A. The that the petitioned action may be through a 30-day public comment tions, and earlier this year, the and local communities to increase bill passed the House by a vote of warranted. period. The deadline to comment agency started the veto process, but their resilience to extreme weather 229-185. NOAA Fisheries received a peti- is July 28, 2014. Comments identi- did not fully deny the permit. events and prepare for the impacts of In addition to requiring lease sales tion from the State of Alaska on Feb- fied by FDMS Docket Number climate change. in the NPR-A, H.R. 4899 would re- ruary 26, which argued that the NOAA-NMFS-2014-0051 at the Researchers seek citizen sci- The new policy updates the EPA quire the Department of Interior to Central North Pacific, or Hawaii, federal e-Rulemaking portal at entists for northern plants policy and includes to modernize conduct added onshore and offshore stock constitutes a Distinct Popula- www.regulations.gov. can be mailed project EPA’s financial assistance program oil and gas lease sales, including tion Segment under the ESA. The to Jon Kurland, Assistant Regional Researchers heading two citizen- to encourage climate-resilient in- areas of the Beaufort and Chukchi petition asserts that this population Administrator for Protected Re- science projects are looking for par- vestments; provide information, Seas, reissue its five-year offshore has recovered to the point that it is no sources, NMFS Alaska Region, Attn: ticipants. The climate in the north is tools, training and technical support leasing plan, make all coastal states longer in danger of extinction, and Ellen Sebastian, P.O. Box 21668, changing rapidly. Spring arrives ear- for climate change preparedness and eligible to receive offshore revenue meets the criteria for removal from Juneau, AK 99802-1668 lier, summers are warmer and fall ar- resilience; implement priority ac- sharing from federal energy leases the list of threatened and endangered rives later. These changes affect the tions identified in EPA’s Climate and authorize a $50 million match to species. Tribes intervene in Pebble timing of plants’ life events, such as Change Adaptation Plan and Imple- Governor Parnell’s pledge to conduct Under the ESA, a positive 90-day lawsuit leafing out, flowering, fruiting and mentation Plans; focus on the most a resource assessment of the Arctic finding on such a petition requires The Hill reports that a coalition of dying– called plant phenology. vulnerable people and places; meas- National Wildlife Reserve. the agency to conduct a status review Alaska Native tribes will intervene to “Northern plants are programmed to ure and evaluate performance of cli- for the species. NOAA Fisheries is support the Environmental Protec- shut down early, well before the light mate adaptation actions; continue NOAA delists humpback already developing a status review of tion Agency in a lawsuit challenging disappears or it turns cold,” said EPA planning for climate change-re- whale the humpback whale globally to re- its authority to halt the Pebble Mine, Christa Mulder, project leader and a lated risk; and coordinate with other NOAA Fisheries announced a view the status of the species, and is a proposed copper and gold mine plant ecologist at the University of federal agencies. positive 90-day finding on the State also reviewing a separate petition near Bristol Bay. Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Arctic of Alaska’s petition to designate the from the Hawaii Fishermen’s Al- The United Tribes of Bristol Bay Biology. “If there’s an extra month Central North Pacific stock of the en- liance for Conservation and Tradi- originally asked the EPA to block the of summer, that’s not a problem, but permit for the proposed Pebble Mine if non-native plants don’t shut down using its authority under section at the same time as typical northern 404(c) of the Clean Water Act. They The Dock Walk announced that they will continue to continued on page 4 fight against the project by joining By Diana Haecker On July 1, Delta Western’s vessel Crowley’s tanker Point Thompson In response to a letter to the editor Pacific Challenger departed after arrived to discharge fuel. North- last week, Harbormaster Lucas discharging fuel. land’s vessel Nunaniq departed. Stotts said gold dredges parked in On July 2, the vessels Gretchen On July 5, Crowley’s Nokea/Nakao COMMUNITY CALENDAR the swimming and fishing zone on H/Seabeck arrived to load gravel. arrived to discharge fuel to the Point Belmont Point have been temporar- Crowley’s tanker Atlantic Polaris Thompson. The Diane H/Kumtux ar- ily allowed to anchor there due to and Pacific Freedom anchored off- rived with freight. The tankers At- continuous dredging of the Snake shore for fuel operations. lantic Polaris and Pacific Freedom Thursday, July 10 River. On July 3, Northland’s tug and barge still parked offshore. Alaska Logis- *Weekly Women’s Circle Prematernal Home 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Stotts expects the dredging to last Polar Viking/Polar Trader arrived to tics’ vessels Seahawk/Madison Rose *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for two more weeks, during which discharge cargo. The Gretchen arrived for cargo operations. *City League Volleyball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. time the gold dredges may have to H/Seabeck departed after loading On July 6, the tug and barge Diane *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. park at the beach zone that is marked gravel. Northland’s landing crafts H/Kumtux departed after loading *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m for the use of Belmont Point beach Sam Taalak, Nunaniq and Greta ar- rock. Alaska Logistics’ Kaktovik II/ goers and kids to play, swim and rived to load cargo. The tankers At- Brittney Moe arrived for cargo oper- Thursday, July 11 fish. lantic Polaris and Pacific Freedom ations. *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. The ultimate goal is to create a deep anchored offshore for Crowley. On July 7, the Nokea/Nakao dis- *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. enough channel for gold dredges to On July 4, Northland’s Polar Viking charged fuel. The tankers Atlantic *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. anchor in the Snake River and on the departed. Crowley tankers Atlantic Polaris and Pacific Freedom still an- *Drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. west side of the shoreline. Polaris and Pacific Freedom re- chored in Nome’s roadstead. The As for traffic in and out of the har- mained offshore. The Millie Cruz USCG Healy arrived offshore. bor, Stotts reports the following: loaded armor rock at Cape Nome. Saturday, July 12 *Copper Canyon Hike BLB Visitor Center 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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continued from page 1 ing a contract to someone who is in cision is not the correct forum for de- violation of our City laws,” said termining whether a zoning violation questioned Trowbridge’s qualifica- Councilman Tom Sparks. exists,” Munson wrote in his memo- tions and adequacy of shop facilities Councilman Stan Andersen randum. to perform work on the costly ladder wanted Trowbridge to have more ex- The location of Trinity Sails could truck and emergency systems. perience in the business before he be taken up if and when someone He wondered in his bid protest let- would vote him a contract, he said. made a written complaint and filed it ter whether Trowbridge had a Com- Councilman Matt Culley began to with the City per zoning conflict pro- mercial Driver’s License. He was pursue an argument that it wasn’t the cedures. stating his concerns as Chief of Council’s business where Trow- At closing time at City Hall July Nome Volunteer Fire Dept., Johnson bridge was going to do the work. 2, a complaint had been filed, ac- said in his letter. “He might find another location to cording to Smith, the building in- Johnson’s phone responded with do the work. It’s not ours to say,” spector. voice mail on Monday, but City Culley said. The Nome Planning Commission Clerk Tom Moran verified that a He asked if the bid specs required drew up the zoning regulations after complaint had been filed concerning a successful bidder to have a prop- working on them for several years erly zoned facility in which to per- and after the public had taken the op- a zoning violation with use of 303 Photo by Diana Haecker West C Street for auto repair and form the contract. portunity to comment. The NPC City Clerk Tom Moran was pres- passed the zoning law proposal up to VISITING— Cathy Rasmuson, wife of Ed Rasmuson and board mem- maintenance. ber of the Rasmuson family’s foundation, chats with Paul “Bebucks” City of Nome was investigating ent at the meeting and said that the Nome Common Council, which ap- requirement was in the bid papers. proved it in October 2008. Ivanoff, in Koyuk, on June 26. The Rasmuson Foundation board an- that complaint on direction of the nounced the award of $1.3 million to the City of Nome to integrate Kaw- city attorney, Moran reported Mon- As it turned out, there was no The General Use Zone allows a mention of the zoning issue in the broad list of land uses—for example: erak’s Beringia Science and Culture Center in the Richard Foster day. Building last week. The City’s building inspector bid documents. single-family dwellings, duplex Gregg Smith was on the job as the The Council unanimously voted dwellings, multiple-family city officer responsible for zoning down awarding the contract to Trow- dwellings, mobile homes and mobile • More funds concerns and enforcement. bridge. home parks, parks and playgrounds, “The building inspector will re- According to an e-mailed re- churches, private storage excluding continued from page 1 project will cover about 18,000 sponse to Bahnke issued by Munson junk, small warehouses, retail and port findings to the city attorney, and pected to come up with additional square feet, Handeland said. on July 1, there were two separate is- wholesale businesses, offices, restau- the city attorney will decide the money for fixtures, furniture and And the additional money to bring sues—the lowest responsible bidder rants, taverns, hospitals, clinics, issue,” Moran said. “The city ad- equipment for their Beringia pro- funding to meet 100 percent design and a zoning issue. Each had to be small-scale manufacture, unreal ministration is not going to be cruci- gram, Handeland said. completion? taken up on its own merits. home, personal service businesses, fied for it.” At first, Rasmuson Foundation “We don’t know yet, but other The City could issue the contract museums, rec centers, fire stations Smith’s work includes researching declined the grant proposal, but then feelers are out for funding, Hande- to Trowbridge, according to Mun- and emergency medical aid stations, sales tax records, business licenses said they would provide funding on land said. “It is time to beat the son. daycare and helicopter landing pads. and utility service records to deter- a “last-money-in” basis, meaning bushes to make this Richard Foster “The only issue before the Coun- The General Use, Residential, and mine whether the site has continually that Kawerak would have to find Building happen.” cil is whether to award the contract Open Space/Rec zones do not allow been used as a vehicle repair facility, other money that Rasmuson Foun- City administration expects to to Trinity Sails as recommended by vehicle and equipment repair. which would allow the current Trin- dation would augment. have more news concerning funding the city manager. There is no zoning That activity may take place in a ity Sails and Repair - short TSR - use “Now they have decided to work available at the next Nome Common complaint [Now there is a complaint Commercial Zone or a Resource De- to be grandfathered in as a preexist- with us,” Handeland said. Council meeting on July 14, accord- filed June 2.]. Even if there was, the velopment Zone with a conditional ing nonconforming use. Kawerak has pumped about ing to Josie Bahnke, city manager. zoning investigation would be en- permit from the Nome Planning A two-year lapse in use as a vehi- $85,000 into design costs, according Beringia will exhibit the latest in tirely separate from the contract Commission. cle repair shop would cause grandfa- to Amy Russell-Jamgochian, circumpolar research, and display in- award process. Trinity Sails was de- Vehicle and equipment repair are ther rights to expire, according to the Beringia project director who works digenous history in artifacts, and the termined to be the low bidder and allowed in the Industrial Zone. zoning ordinance. for Kawerak, Inc. many innovations of the people who qualified to perform the contract,” At the second Council go-around Preparation work has begun at the have called Beringia home for thou- Munson’s memorandum said. concerning Bahnke’s recommenda- site for the RFB that will go up at the sands of years, according to Kaw- “Neither the RFP soliciting bids tion for contract award to Trow- north end of Steadman Street. The erak’s plans. bridge, he had met concerns nor the City’s code required compli- regarding his qualifications. His cer- ance with zoning ordinances as a tificates and a CDL met satisfaction condition for bidding or for receiv- of Bahnke who put Trowbridge’s ing the contract.” contract back on the table for Coun- “Whether Trinity Sails is in com- Jens Hildreth is bravely cil approval on June 25. pliance with City zoning laws is not Aha, said councilmembers— relevant to whether it is qualified to Trowbridge’s shop at 303 West C perform the contract or whether the Visit battling cancer. Street is in a General Use Zone, City can legally award the contract which specifically forbids auto to Trinity Sails,” Munson said. shops. “The City may award the contract “I don’t feel comfortable award- to Trinity Sails whether or not a vio- lation exists. The contract award de- on Facebook • Strait Action

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GIVE IT BACK (right)—Keith Fimon uses his front-end loader to ex- tract Matt Mitchell’s Ford truck from the Snake River as Mitchell (right) watches with a buddy. The truck spent 48 hours on the river bot- tom after it drove itself into the river on July 5. Fishing for trucks By Sandra L. Medearis superintendents. Already a tide Matt Mitchell had just got his marker, the truck was becoming a truck up and running a couple of new Nome landmark, especially as days ago when he parked it by the it was near a popular fishing hole. new Snake River Bridge on Satur- “There are lots of pinks right day around supper time and hopped there,” a father told his young son. out. “Go ahead, cast your line right in Then he had to start it again with front of the truck.” the screwdriver –to-solenoid tech- The fishing was good and the nique well known in rural Alaska pinks were piling up on the bank at where new vehicles have to come in the Seppala Drive end of the bridge. by barge at great price. Fishers cast lines in front, in back of “Somehow it was in gear and it the truck, and on both sides, but with started driving into the river,” the characteristic elusiveness of a Mitchell said Monday evening. red (Coho) salmon, the truck wasn’t Mitchell jumped back into his biting. truck Saturday night to stop its unau- Both the state Dept. of Fish and thorized roll toward the river. Game and the Alaska State Troopers Down over the rocks they went, told Mitchell to get the truck out of truck and driver. Mitchell couldn’t the river—now—Fimon said. All save the truck. He had to save him- throughout the operation folks kept self. He hopped out just as the green fishing, seeming to look more for Ford pickup was about to enter the free food than entertainment. water. He barked up his shins and “We checked the whole operation hands on the rocks. with those agencies before we How did it go down over the started pulling it out,” Fimon said. boulders bumpety-bump and into the “They told us to go ahead.” river landing right side up? He will dry the truck out and start No problem. “It just drove right in to sell parts, Mitchell said. Too bad there,” Mitchell exclaimed Monday that his smartphone and iPad were night as he and some true friends on the seat when it went in. worked to on the axle under water. “The phone has insurance , but They fastened the line Keith Fimon’s the iPad was a gift,” he said. front-end loader, poised close to the Fimon's face was almost too rocks to take part in the classic small for the big grin he was wearing Nome entertainment. when he looked down from his The successful extraction from loader after he had the dripping the Snake ended dimmed the spot- green pickup back onto land Mon- light on the truck that shone brighter day evening. Reliable barge service from Seattle and than the Midnight Sun for 48 hours. “Living in Nome, I am 100 per- On Sunday, the truck, submerged cent qualified by experience to do Anchorage to Western Alaska more or less according to the tide this kind of job,” he laughed. “And coming into the Snake River mouth, besides, I have a billion dollars of in- was drawing onlookers and sidewalk surance.”

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continued from page 1 Foundation can help to fulfill. Last phase. She was encouraged to pursue parking regulations year, the 11-member board traveled a combination of federal and Ras- large $1.3 million grant also will By Sandra L. Medearis quest. to the region and visited communi- muson Foundation sources. work with the City and Kawerak to The Nome Planning Commission “I just worry about all the little ties north of Nome. This year, the Are there funds to combat dust on provide assistance to get more grants spent at least two hours before and kids running around in the area of board went to the Yukon River com- roads? “No, we don’t do roads, util- for the project. Kaplan hopes that the after its regular meeting July 2, sift- the intersection,” Lee said. “There is munities of Galena and Tanana. ities or public schools,” answered Rasmuson’s grant will encourage ing through a proposed set of park- a park on H Street between Third Cathy Rasmuson, Kaplan and Kaplan. other organizations, and Nome busi- ing regulations June 2 that had Avenue and Fourth Avenue that their staff returned to Nome last One of the most pressing priorities nesses or citizens to support the proj- already had a going-over by Nome’s draws lots of small children. That is week to visit the southern part of the for Koyuk is culture and language ect. city attorney firm. one reason there are small children Norton Sound region because they preservation. “Ninety-nine percent The board also awarded a grant of The panel has plans for more at that intersection. have not been there before and of our language is gone already,” $173,524 to Norton Sound Health work—probably a lot more— to let “I am surprised no child has been wanted to learn about the region’s said Georgeanne Anaogak. Corporation to renovate health clin- Nome motorists know where they hurt. In the spring when there was needs. “You tell us what your prior- She made the case for teaching In- ics in Shishmaref and Wales. can put their cars while shopping an accident at the intersection, the ities are,” said Cathy Rasmuson in upiaq values to squash prevalent Koyuk. “We want it to be from the vandalism by unsupervised and and tending to business. When the glass came onto my yard and porch, Touring document is ready for Nome Com- and I am on H Street, second house bottom up, so you decide what you bored youth. Maggie Otton, the Kaplan, Cathy Rasmuson and mon Council approval, the Com- from the intersection,” Lee said. want us to fund.” school’s librarian, asked about the three staff members as well as Nina mission hopes downtown parking City Manager Josie Bahnke During a meeting with the Native chances to get funding to expand the Kemppel, president and CEO of the congestion will lessen with best use passed along a report from Candace Village of Koyuk, tribal leaders and Alaska section of the library? Excel- Alaska Humanities Forum, visited of space, some affected by new time Weidler, executive assistant, con- the City of Koyuk, the visitors lent chances, was the answer. “We Nome and several southern Seward limits. A parking ordinance would cerning a successful spring cleanup learned about the need for an ambu- love funding libraries and books,” Peninsula communities to see proj- also provide a planning tool for new campaign. Nomeites threw away lance that runs and that would fit said Kaplan. “I cannot remember us ects that have been funded with Ras- development in terms of number of nearly 100 dump truck loads of un- more people than just the patient and turning down an application for muson grants and also to hear what parking spaces required to serve wanted items, Weidler said in her re- an EMT. Also, plans to develop a that.” the communities’ priorities are for buildings and businesses. port. The public works crew multi-purpose building are 95 per- Other than dishing out money, Ka- future grants. Under action items, the group collected 18 refrigerators along with cent finished. Grant writer Laverne plan explained, the Rasmuson Foun- The Rasmuson Foundation was elected after discussion to take no 8 vehicles and carried 73 dump Kimoktoak said costs are pegged at dation can also help with their founded in 1955 as a private family action on a request from resident truck loads to the monofill. The state about $1.6 million. Norton Sound predevelopment program. foundation. During the staff’s tour of Kat Lee that the City add two stop Dept. of Transportation crew addi- Economic Development Corp. has In case of Koyuk’s need to com- the region, Kaplan explained to com- signs to slow traffic from east to tionally took about 20 dump truck already pledged $350,000 toward the plete a facility to house the Headstart munity members that the founda- west at the intersection of Fourth loads to the monofill. project. Kimoktoak said more funds tion’s interest is to mostly fund arts, Avenue and East H Street. The NPC People who collected a minimum are needed to begin the construction continued on page 7 culture, health and social services. had asked the opinions of the public of 15 bags made themselves eligible Cathy Rasmuson further specified works road crew and NPD Chief for a drawing of seven bicycles do- that the foundation stays away from John Papasodora on the issue. nated by the Nome Aviation and funding roads, schools, operational Nathan Barron of the Nome Pub- Military Museum. The bicycles costs or other areas typically funded lic Works Dept. replied that the crew went to Brayden Bahnke, Nome Ro- Alaska Logistics by governmental entities. She saw no justification for a four-way tary Club (2), Ella Hubert, Daniel stressed that Rasmuson is very inter- stop on the “major thoroughfare.” Head, Ryder McGuffey and Ethan ested in funding books, audio books The intersection has good visibility, Kelso. and videos for libraries. She said that Barge Barron said with a 60-ft. right-of- Each trash collector received the foundation is nearing its 60th way on both roads. prizes from City of Nome. Trash birthday and that its purpose is to to Nome, Alaska Enforce the existing signs the collectors ate hot dogs provided by “do good things in Alaska.” Charters available! road crew suggested. Alaska Commercial Co. and washed To that end, the foundation has Departs: “We think most of the stop sign them down with sodas from Nome two funding pots for capital projects: issues would be more of an enforce- Joint Utility System. The Polar Café Tier 1 awards fund projects smaller Seattle Departure: 07/11/2014 (Voyage 14-05) ment to get people to stop at the stop gave children a coupon for a free ice than $25,000. Kaplan listed exam- signs,” Barron said. cream cone. Food distribution came Seward Cutoff: 07/17/2014 ples such as library books, play- Papasodora liked the idea of out of the Bering Sea Lions Club ground equipment, skate parks, Seward Departure: 07/20/2014 adding stop signs, he said in an e- food bus. Senior programs and transportation mail to Jill Nederhood, assistant city A number of organizations vans. Tier 2 fund capital projects, clerk. earned $100 each for helping to staff TMuagr i&n eB Taragnes Spoerrtvaitcieo nf rformom S Seeaattttllee ttoo WWeesstern AAllaasskkaa often as a match with other entities, “Sounds like a good idea to me. the collection sites: Girl Scout Troup that require more than $25,000. I will be looking at the stop signs in # 303; Nome Community Center 1-866-585-3281 • www.Alaska-Logistics.com Rasmuson Foundation board the city and see where additional Youth Court; Nome Winter Sports members travel to a different region traffic control or signage may be Association; Nome Alumni Associ- each year, to learn firsthand about helpful,” Papasodora said. ation and Anvil City Science Acad- prevalent needs that the Rasmuson Kat Lee was disappointed when emy ACTION Team. she got the letter from Eileen Bech- Sponsors also included GCI, tol, city planner, explaining why the KICY, KNOM and the Nome City did not take action on her re- Nugget newspaper.

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Photo by Diana Haecker ELIM— IRA President Robert Keith met with Rasmuson Foundation staff Sharity Sommer, Claudia Maria Mateo, AK Humanities Forum CEO Nina Kemppel, Cathy Rasmuson and Diane Kaplan to discuss commu- nity priorities, on Thursday, June 26. • Rasmuson continued from page 6 trip to White Mountain was canceled Murray presented the concept, say- and they flew to St. Michael, where ing that Elim has many gifted and class, which is currently housed in the Rasmuson Foundation helped to talented artists making fish hooks, the Armory building, the foundation get a Code Blue emergency vehicle. carvings, basket makers, seam- can help by sending experts to assess In Elim, IRA President Robert stresses and bead artists. “We envi- what is needed to complete a project. Keith welcomed the group to the sion to create a safe place for kids to Even so this is not a direct funding tribal offices. Tyler Ivanoff presented have a craft shop and develop their award, the services rendered are on Elim’s priority list, topped by the skills,” Murray said. “We want to get average worth $60,000 and Rasmu- need for a new water source further away from the entitlement mentality son helps to connect the applicant away from village. As a develop- and develop self esteem in our with experts at the Foraker Group ment project, one of Elim’s priorities youth.” The plan was to use the old and a network of other organizations. is to develop a granite rock quarry. high school building to house the Nina Kemppel with the Alaska Robert Keith pointed out that re- proposed Elder and Youth Cultural Humanities Forum explained her in- gional erosion problems create a vast Center. Photo by Diana Haecker terest funding projects that record demand for armor rock to fend off Kaplan suggested taking advan- KOYUK— Reginald Okitkon participated in a meeting between Ras- knowledge of elders to be incorpo- coastal and river erosion. tage of the Rasmuson Foundation’s muson Foundation staff and Koyuk tribal, city and corporation leader- rated in youth education. In the basement of the City of- predevelopment program to figure ship, on June 26. Koyuk’s community priorities include more housing, In Golovin, the group attended a fices, the group was introduced to out if the old building is worth fix- improvements to sanitation facilities, a new ambulance, completion of celebration for a new Search and the City’s vision of creating a Youth ing up and the associated costs. the Headstart class room and a multi-purpose building to house a Youth Rescue building that was built in part and Elder Center, where Elders and To every community visited, and cultural center. with Rasmuson Foundation funds. crafters share their knowledge and Cathy Rasmuson presented a $1,000 Since weather did not cooperate, a skills with young people. Emily check for a project of their choice.

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By Jim Menard, ADF&G Pink 25,000; Silver 550-1,100 (aer- tion of king salmon is prohibited telemetry projects show approxi- were 18 chums and 7 pinks. ial survey goal) – cooperative proj- when hook and line fishing until Au- mately one-third of the chum salmon Glacial Lake Weir - Escapement CRAB: ect; NSEDC with assistance from gust 15 or subsequent emergency would be bound for Niukluk River goal (aerial survey): Sockeye 800 – To date 38 permit holders have Fish & Game. order. Any king salmon incidentally and a preliminary projection shows 1,600 – A cooperative project be- registered for the open access fish- Cumulative counts through July 5 hooked must be immediately re- that the past Niukluk River tower tween and Fish & Game and ery. Last year 36 permit holders reg- were 900 kings, 2,100 chums and leased in the water. chum salmon escapement goal will NSEDC. istered and 33 permit holders made 31,000 pinks. Through this date the Kwiniuk River Tower – Camp be reached this year. The video system is being used at least one delivery during the sea- king count is the second best in Joel - Escapement goals: King 300- and counts through June 30 were 3 son. Two permit holders have regis- nearly 20 years, the chum count is 550; Chum 11,500 – 23,000; Pink Nome Subdistrict reds. The next scheduled swap out of tered for CDQ fishery. The catch fourth best and the pink count is in 8,400; Silver 650-1,300 (aerial sur- The subsistence set gillnet sched- the video system is July 7 and the through Sunday morning was 43,000 the middle. The average historical vey goal). Fish & Game project with ule in the marine waters west of video will then be reviewed to up- pounds by 20 permit holders. quarter points at the tower are July 5 assistance from NSEDC. Cape Nome is from 6 p.m. Wednes- date the counts. for pinks, July 6 for kings and July Cumulative counts through July 5 day until 6 p.m. Saturday. The ma- SALMON: 11 for chums. were 306 kings, 23,500 chums and rine waters east of Cape Nome are Port Clarence District Norton Sound 75,000 pinks. Through this date the open seven days a week. The fresh Pilgrim River Weir - Escapement King Salmon escapement counts Unalakleet River Floating king count is the best in 10 years and water subsistence area set gillnet goal (aerial survey at Salmon Lake have shown a great improvement Weir the chum count ranks fifth best in the schedule is from 6 p.m. Monday & Grand Central tributary to Salmon over recent years throughout Norton No weir escapement goals yet es- 50-year project history. The average until 6 p.m. Wednesday and from 6 Lake): Sockeye 4,000 – 8,000 –Co- Sound. The department appreciates tablished – cooperative project; Fish historical midpoints at the tower are p.m. Thursday until 6 p.m. Saturday. operative project; NSEDC with as- the sacrifice fishermen have made & Game, Native Village of Unalak- July 6 for chums, July 9 for kings Beach seining is allowed at the same sistance from Fish & Game. this season and their continued sup- leet, United States and July 10 for pinks. time gillnetting is allowed in both the Cumulative counts through July 5 port and conservation efforts. The BLM and NSEDC. Major funding marine waters and fresh water sub- were 3 king, 198 chums, 36 pinks, sustainability of the king salmon run provided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Golovin Subdistrict sistence areas. and 329 reds. In 3 of the previous 5 depends on our combined efforts. Service – Office of Subsistence Sport Fishing: The retention of Effective Monday, July 7 the de- years the cumulative red count was 0 Chums and pinks were setting off Management. king salmon is prohibited until Au- partment waived subsistence catch by this date and in the other 2 years the fireworks in the water over the Cumulative counts through July 5 gust 15 or subsequent emergency limits for chum and pink salmon in was in the single digits. The depart- Fourth of July weekend. All six sub- were 229 kings, 15,862 chums, order. Any king salmon incidentally Safety Sound and Bonanza Channel, ment does have concerns with the districts in Norton Sound District 172,866 pinks, and 74 reds. Counts hooked must be immediately re- and Eldorado, Flambeau and Bo- red run because of an expected had commercial salmon fishing peri- for all species by this date are the leased in the water. nanza rivers. Check the back of the weakening of the run later in the sea- ods. highest in the 5-year project history. Subsistence fishing: The retention Nome Subdistrict subsistence son. Although the 6-year old reds re- The chums have shown great early of king salmon is prohibited when salmon permit for catch limits in turning this year had a parent-year run strength and the pinks are start- Shaktoolik Subdistrict hook and line fishing until August 15 other fresh water areas. There are no escapement at the weir of 20,000 ing to skyrocket in catches in south- Sport Fishing: The retention of or subsequent emergency order. Any subsistence salmon catch limits in fish, the 5-year old reds only had a ern Norton Sound. Pink counts were king salmon is prohibited and the use king salmon incidentally hooked the marine waters. parent-year escapement of 953 fish starting to shoot up at numerous of bait is banned until August 15 or must be immediately released in the Eldorado River Weir - Escape- in 2009. counting towers and weirs over the subsequent emergency order in the water. ment goal: Chum 6,000 – 9,200 – co- weekend. Get ready! The pinks are Shaktoolik River drainage. Any king At this time the department is operative project; NSEDC with Kotzebue coming! The pinks are coming! salmon incidentally hooked must be managing the Golovin Subdistrict assistance from Fish & Game. Four buyers have expressed inter- The department is coordinating immediately released in the water. chum salmon fishery based on the Cumulative counts through July 5 est in the commercial salmon fishery, with the buyer in setting up commer- Subsistence salmon gillnet fish- Kwiniuk River tower escapement were 1 king, 5,942 chums and 1,322 and three have registered. The ex- cial salmon fishing periods. The ing, with nets restricted to 6 inches counts. Comparing Niukluk River pinks. The average historical quarter pected opening date is July 10. buyer has become swamped with or less mesh size, opens in the ma- tower chum salmon counts (1995- point at the weir is July 8 for pink Kobuk River Test Fish - Fish & fish and in Subdistricts 2-4, Golovin, rine waters 7 days a week effective 2012) with Kwiniuk River tower salmon and July 10 for chum Game project.The project is sched- Elim and Norton Bay, had to reduce July 7. Beach seining opens in all chum salmon counts of the same salmon. uled to begin in mid-July. the time they were able to buy fish in fresh waters 7 days a week effective year there has been agreement be- Nome River Weir - Escapement the most recent 48-hour fishing pe- Monday, July 7. All king salmon tween both rivers achieving or not goal: Chum 2,900 – 4,300; Pink riod that will end Sunday evening. captured must be immediately re- achieving their respective escape- 3,200 – Fish & Game project with Fishermen are reminded to stay in leased in the water unharmed. ment goals in 16 of 18 years. The de- assistance from NSEDC. close contact with the buyer to make Shaktoolik Sonar/Tower – No es- partment will also evaluate catch per The weir was fish tight on July 5. sure there is a market for their fish. capement goals yet established – co- unit of effort (CPUE) in the com- The counts were 15 chums and 4 The buyer is having capacity issues operative project; NSEDC with mercial fishery for additional fishing pinks. and may need to suspend buying dur- assistance from Fish & Game. time. Pink salmon escapement had Snake River Weir - Escapement ing some fishing periods. Cumulative counts through July 4 been reached every year that the goal: Chum 1,600 – 2,500 – A coop- Preliminary Norton Sound com- were 900 kings, 12,000 chums and Niukluk River tower was operational erative project between Fish & Game mercial salmon catches through the 31,000 pinks. and is ensured again this year. and NSEDC. morning of July 6 were: 215 kings, Norton Bay Subdistrict Fish River Tower – No escape- The weir was fish tight on July 5. 32,500 chums, 88,000 pinks, 62 reds Sport Fishing: The retention of ment goals established – cooperative The counts were 42 chums and 34 and 1 silver by 62 permit holders. king salmon is prohibited until Au- project; NSEDC with assistance pinks. Last year 124 permit holders fished gust 15 or subsequent emergency from Fish & Game. Solomon River Weir – No escape- at least once during the season so order. Any king salmon incidentally Cumulative counts through July 5 ment goals yet established – Fish & Photo by Scott Kent only half are at the party now. hooked must be immediately re- were 500 kings, 15,000 chums and Game project. HANASAKI CRAB— Robin leased in the water. 12,500 pinks. This is the first year of The weir was fish tight on July 2. Thomas caught this Hanasaki Unalakleet Subdistrict Subsistence fishing is open 7 days the Fish River project. Past radio Cumulative counts through July 5 crab in his commercial crabbing Sport Fishing: The retention of a week. pot. king salmon is prohibited and the use Inglutalik River Tower – No escape- of bait is banned until August 15 or ment goals established – A coopera- subsequent emergency order in the tive project between NSEDC and Unalakleet River drainage. Any king Fish & Game. salmon incidentally hooked must be Cumulative counts through July 5 immediately released in the water. were 3,000 kings, 63,000 chums, and Subsistence salmon gillnet fish- 44,000 pinks. Counts for all species Do you have a small business idea? ing, with nets restricted to 6 inches by this date are the highest in the 4- or less mesh size, opens in the ma- year project history. rine waters 7 days a week effective Do you want to enhance or expand July 7. Beach seining opens in all Elim Subdistrict fresh waters 7 days a week effective Sport Fishing: The retention of your small business? Monday, July 7. All king salmon king salmon is prohibited until Au- captured must be immediately re- gust 15 or subsequent emergency leased in the water unharmed. order. Any king salmon incidentally Business grant opportunities of up to $35,000 North River Tower – Camp J.B. - hooked must be immediately re- Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation Escapement goals: King 1,200- leased in the water. 2,600; Chum-No goal established; Subsistence fishing: The reten-

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Photo by Diana Haecker PARADE— Lady Liberty Kathryn Fitzhugh leads the Fourth of July parade in Nome before the street games took over Front Street. Independence Day draws crowds to Front Street parade and games By Diana Haecker and “Tundri” plus their canine ticipants of all ages duked it out in tragedy almost hit when the tug-of- Alaskan High Kick and even a blan- Nome celebrated the 238th birth- friends, several church congregations various foot races, bike races, slow war came to an abrupt end when the ket toss was held at Anvil City day of America on a chilly day with of Nome, the Boys and Girls Club, races, races without shoes, races with rope broke. Several people were seen Square. a full day of races, a parade and the Nome Fire Volunteer Fire and eggs, three-legged races and races on hobbling off the scene, but no seri- The day came to an end with the hours of fun-filled street games. De- Ambulance Departments, the GPAA stilts, in gunny sacks and in wheel- ous injuries were reported. After that, free ice-cream served by the Nome spite thick morning fog that motorcade and the Nome St. barrows. After the pie-eating contest, nimble jumpers tried their luck at the Volunteer Fire Department. shrouded Anvil Mountain in a wall Lawrence Island dancers. of grey, temperatures that didn’t go Before City Clerk Tom Moran de- above 49F all day and an early race clared the street games to begin, the start at 8 a.m., a record amount of 42 Boy Scouts presented the colors, Jill runners signed up to participate in Nederhood sang the National An- the race from Front Street to the top them and Mayor Denise Michels of Anvil Mountain and back (see held a speech on the privilege of liv- story page 20). Just as the last run- ing in a free society that embraces di- ners finished, the obligatory 4th of versity and the hard-won freedom July Parade began to move from the resulting in the Declaration of Inde- east end of Front Street to Bering pendence by the nation’s founding Street. The parade was led by Nome fathers. In honor of those who de- Police and the Nome Boy Scouts. A fend the American freedom, the St. colorful array of participants in- Lawrence Island Dancers performed Photo by Diana Haecker cluded PAWS of Nome and Nome’s a dance called “Army”. LITTLE RUNNERS— Participants in the 4-6 year old 15 yard dash give it their all on the way to the finish. own two Icelandic ponies “Nina” And then the games began. Par-

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Photos by Diana Haecker SHOE SCRAMBLE (top)— Kids ages 11 and younger sprint off in the shoe scramble.

NICE HAT (top)— Addison Outwater, held by Aaron Foust, looks cool in his tallest patriotic hat.

TOUGH GUY (middle left)— Liam Erickson-Ford easily wins the toddler foot race.

PATRIOTIC POOCH (bottom left)— Brianna Menadelook spray-painted her dog Sparky in patriotic colors.

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Photo by Diana Haecker FOURTH OF JULY PARADE— Nome kids dive for candy during the parade. The parade was led by Nome Police and the Nome Boy Scouts.

Photo by Nils Hahn SOARING SAMUELS— Junior Samuels shows fine form while win- Photo by Diana Haecker ning the One-Foot High Kick. SHOE SCRAMBLE— Participants in the shoe scramble dash for their kicks. LIFELINE

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Photo by Nils Hahn SLEEPING BEAUTY— Starlet Skye Seppilu takes a nap during a busy day at the games. 12 THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET

Photo by Diana Haecker DRUMMING AND DANCING— The Nome St. Lawrence Island Dancers and Drummers performed during the Fourth of July parade on Front Street in Nome.

Photo by Nils Hahn TUG-OF-WAR— Equipment failure led to an inconclusive Tug-Of-War between East and West when the rope broke in half. No participant was injured in the event.

Photo by Diana Haecker PAWS OF NOME— Icelandic ponies Nina, left, and Tundri joined their canine pals parading down Front Street.

Photo by Nils Hahn FOOTRACE— Competitors near the finish line in the 7-10 year old mixed foot race.

Photo by Diana Haecker KIDS MATTER— Members of the Nome Boys and Girls Club express their opinion during the parade.

Photo by Nils Hahn ELDER— Alice Soolook watches the street games during the Fourth of July activities in Nome. THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 13 Fourty of July, 2014 Rural residents demand seat at table City of Nome Street Game Winners TRICYCLE RACES 2-4 Year Old Mixed, 10 yd. 36-60 Year Old Boys, 50 yd. as Alaska formulates Arctic policy $3 Liam Ford $3 Peter Hansen $2 Brandon Ford $2 Willy Hoogendorn $1 Jamison Ford $1 Terry Komonaseak By Diana Haecker He suggested a policy modeled after omy. BICYCLE RACES 61 & Over Mixed, 25 yd. Last week, the Alaska Arctic Pol- British Columbia, where govern- Jim Stotts, ICC-Alaska, weighed 4-6 Year Old Mixed, 25 yd. $3 Leora Kenick icy Commission held a public listen- ments share their mining tax with the in and cautioned the Commissioners $3 Guy Goldsberry $2 B.J. Jordan $2 Hunter Burmeister $1 John Bell ing session gathering input on what first nation people that are directly to take into account that good things should flow into the State’s Arctic affected by a mine or other resource take time. “When it comes to Arctic 7-10 Year Old Mixed, 50 yd. WHEELBARROW RACE – 2 Per Team $3 Jimi Teesateskie All Ages, 25 yd. policy the commission is tasked to development. port decisions, we should all figure $2 Shaina Hobbs $3 Peter & Ayla formulate. The session took place on Okleasik called for a ‘decoloniza- out where the best places are, rather $1 Landon Wieler/Kate Hobbs $2 Deacon & Patrick Wednesday, July 2 unbeknownst to tion’ of the Arctic by instituting such than having eight different circum- $1 Nils & Lizzy Hahn 11-13 Year Old Girls, 75 yd. most rural residents who are not revenue sharing mechanism. “ polar countries pursue their agen- $3 Olivia Timmons STILT RACES privy to legislative update emails or Okleasik also asked for broader das,’” Stotts said. “There is a rush $2 Haley Olanna 12 & Under, 25 yd. who are not keeping a keen eye on community representation at the going on. Everbody thinks that we $1 Mary Ahnangnatoguk N/A AAPC meetings. Alaska Arctic Policy Commission. are behind, but I am afraid that we 11-13 Year Old Boys, 75 yd. 13 & Over, 25 yd. One of the AAPC’s stated goals is He observed that the vast majority of are making half-assed decisions.” $3 Owen Outwater $3 Wilson Hoogendorn $2 Jonathan Outwater $2 Willy Hoogendorn to influence federal Arctic policy. commissioners don’t have a stake in He also seconded Tom Okleasik’s $1 Joe Fiskeaux With a White House Arctic policy al- the Arctic as they don’t live there. notion of continued colonization and 14-17 Year Old Girls, 100 yd. $3 Sydney Valentic 3 LEGGED RACES ready formulated, and federal agen- Art Ivanoff with the Bering Sea recognized that local people have no 8-15 Years Old Mixed, 50 yd. cies, including the Pentagon drafting Alliance LLC, addressed the need skin in the game in terms of inclu- 14-17 Year Old Boys, 100 yd. $3 Orlin & Ivory their own Arctic policies, the Com- for inclusion of people living along sion of policy making. He asked for $3 Gabriel Smith/Oliver Hoogendorn $2 Talia & Mary $2 Wilson Hoogendorn $1 Dane & Beth mission needs to catch up with the northwest Alaskan coastlines. “It’s a mechanism and process to include fast pace. As part of the information important for villages to have a place Arctic residents. 18-35 Year Old Girls, 150 yd. 16 & Over Mixed, 50 yd. $3 Beth Herzner $3 Ben & Joe Fiskeaux gathering process, the AAPC con- at the table as agencies are making Stotts also brought up social is- $2 Marjorie Tahbone $2 Jason Gilder & Oliver Hoogendorn ducted meetings in Nome, Barrow, decisions for them. There is a need sues, the broader question of healthy $1 Kim Gray $1 Willy Hoogendorn & Bridie Trainor Juneau, Unalaska, Fairbanks and An- for inclusion,” Ivanoff said. communities and adaptations to cli- 18-35 Year Old Boys, 150 yd. GUNNY SACK RACES chorage in the last two years. National/Homeland Security and mate change. “You need to get some- N/A 8-15 Years Old Mixed, 50 yd. During last week’s listening ses- Coast Guard focus group team leader thing in the policy that addresses 36 & Over Girls, 150 yd. $3 Sam Cross/Lisa Lynch sion, a broad spectrum of issues was and Commissioner Rep. Alan sustainable communities,” he said. N/A $2 Mary Fiskeaux/Wilson Hoogendorn $1 Orlin Gologergen/Lawrence Lynch addressed, not only concerns of in- Austerman reported that substantial “And then you have to include our 36 & Over Boys, 150 yd. creased Arctic marine traffic and cli- money will follow once the defense culture. If you want us to respect 16 & Over Mixed, 50 yd. $3 Peter Hansen mate change. The meeting was and military departments decide on your culture, respect ours.” $2 Willy Hoogendorn $3 Junior Samuels $1 LieuDell Goldsberry $2 Joe Fiskeaux/Larry Pederson conducted in Anchorage, but partic- priorities in the Arctic. “Defense and The Commission is made up of 26 $1 Joey Fonseca ipants could call in. security are like big ships on the Commissioners, including ten Legis- 61 & Over Mixed, 50 yd. $3 Jimmy Adams SHOE SCRAMBLE Tom “Ukallaysaaq” Okleasik, ex- horizon,” he said. “There will be a lators and 16 experts from through- $2 John Bell 11 & Under Mixed, 50 yd. and Back ecutive director of the Native Village monster heading our way and we out the state. The commission has $1 Leora Kenick $3 Landon Sherman $2 Rebecca Kulukhonslwooko of Kotzebue addressed a catalogue of can’t forget that we need to state our created focused policy teams ad- SLOWEST BIKE RACE $1 Virgil Walker issues that he’d like to see woven concerns and preferences.” dressing categories such as Oil & 16 & Over Mixed, 50 yd. into the state’s Arctic policy. He Jack Omelak testified for the Ma- Gas development/mining; science, $3 Joe Fiskeaux 12-17 Years Old Mixed, 50 yd. and Back $2 Willy Hoogendorn $3 Ben Cross spoke for the need to fund Inupiaq rine Mammal coalition and ad- traditional knowledge, research and $1 Oliver Hoogendorn $2 Katelyn Tocktoo language revitalization programs. By dressed the need to protect climate change; Governance and in- $1 Lawrence Lynch FOOT RACES creating policy to support and fund subsistence resources to ensure some digenous issues; planning and infra- Under 2 Years Mixed, 10 yd. ALASKA GOLD SHUFFLE language revitalization initiatives, level of food security. He suggested structure development; National $3 Kinley Knipfer – 6 Per Team (Tentative) All Ages, 50 yd. the Inupiaq culture would be prone to view subsistence as its own form Security and Coast Guard; and Ma- $2 Aria Pootoogooluk to stay alive and could continue to of economy. “It’s unfortunate that rine Transportation and $1 Holly Gray N/A contribute to the fabric of the Arctic. everything is weighed against eco- Fish&Wildlife. EGG RACES 2-3 Year Old Mixed, 10 yd. He spoke about the importance of nomic development,” he said. Giv- The Commission is slated to pro- $3 Liam Ford 12-17 Years Old Mixed, 50 yd. $2 Seth Barefoot $3 Wilson Hoogendorn subsistence and how subsistence ing the example of Bering Straits duce a final report for the state’s leg- $1 Landon Nassuk $2 Jason Gilder hunters and gatheres help and inform Native Corporation having con- islature early next year. The next $1 Ben Cross 4-6 Year Old Mixed, 15 yd. research and science. In terms of pol- ducted a feasibility study to develop meeting of the Alaska Arctic Policy $3 Hunter Burmeister 18 & Over Mixed, 50 yd. icy, Okleasik suggested to have a Port Clarence, he added that devel- Commission will take place on Au- $2 Levi Pederson $3 Peter Hansen principal or co-principal investigator opment of oil spill response capabil- gust 26 in Nome, at the Aurora Inn $1 Jewel Nassuk $2 Jennifer Adsuna/Esther Pederson $1 Jessica Swann of science projects actually present ities are crucial to secure the between 9 am and 4 pm. On August 7-10 Year Old Mixed, 50 yd. to do science in the rural communi- economic ability to survive for peo- 27 they will meet in Kotzebue. At the $3 Colin McFarland CABLE REEL RACE $2 Kay Andrews All Ages, 50 yd. ties and the Arctic. ple living in the region. “We talk Nome and Kotzebue meetings, pub- $1 Carley Timmons $3 Scott Hinchliff Okleasik said that the current about the continuation for our people lic testimony will be reviewed and $2 Jacob Carl 11-13 Year Old Girls, 75 yd. $1 Craig Brummert model of colonization is still used in their economic pursuit of hunting revisions will begin for the final re- $3 Talia Cross when it comes to resource develop- and subsistence,” Omelak said. A port. $2 Kasten Lie HERBIE LOCKE MEMORIAL ment in the Arctic. “Resource devel- spill would mean a massive eco- On November 13 and 14, a meet- $1 Katelyn Tocktoo PIE EATING CONTEST Table #1 (All Ages Mixed, 8 Participants) opment has followed the nomic disaster for people not being ing is scheduled for Anchorage to re- 11-13 Year Old Boys, 75 yd. $3 Joe Fiskeaux colonization model,” Okleasik said. able to harvest what is the economic view final recommendations and $3 Ben Cross $2 Steffan Andersen “We need to question that model.” backbone of their subsistence econ- finalize the report. $2 Lawrence Lynch $1 Gabriel Smith $1 Tyler Krutzsch Table #2 (All Ages Mixed, 8 Participants) 14-17 Year Old Girls, 100 yd. $3 Tobin Hobbs $3 Mary Fiskeaux $2 Rosa Schmidt Table #3 (All Ages Mixed, 8 Participants) $1 Lisa Lynch $3 Russell Coxey $2 Joey Fonseca 14-17 Year Old Boys, 100 yd. $1 Ivory Okleasik $3 Jason Gilder $2 Sam Cross TUG OF WAR $1 Ben Fiskeaux/Oliver Hoogendorn East Enders v. West Enders (Steadman St. as Line) 18-35 Year Old Girls, 100 yd. $3 Tara Cicatello ESKIMO HIGH KICK $2 Kushy Massie 11 & Under Mixed $1 Beth Herzner N/A 18-35 Year Old Boys, 100 yd. 12 & Over Girls $3 Junior Samuels $3 Shaylee Kacena $2 Lewis Payne $2 Anna Peterson 36-60 Year Old Girls, 50 yd. 12 & Over Boys $3 Bridie Trainor $3 Junior Samuels $2 Kamesha $2 Orlin Gologergen $1 Sam Cross Potato Salad Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD with Miller Health Consulting, LLC

Makes 10 Servings Preparation Time: 25 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients: 7 medium red potatoes 5 medium dill pickles 5 boiled eggs 1 small red onion 1 cup non-fat plain yogurt 1 t. seasoned salt 2 t. black pepper

Directions:   1. Cut potatoes into small cubes. Rinse with water and place in a     medium pot. Cover potatoes with      water and bring to a boil on   medium-high heat. Let boil for    about 10 minutes or until the     potatoes are soft. !   2. While waiting for the potatoes to     "" boil, dice pickles, eggs, and onions  #!$    into small cubes. #  3. After potatoes have boiled, strain   % the water off but do not rinse. &  ' Transfer to a large mixing bowl. &  ' Add pickles, eggs, onion, yogurt,    '  salt, and pepper. Stir to mix ( '  ingredients.

TIPS:

*Serve warm or chilled. This is a yummy side served either way.

*Prepare ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. 14 THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 regional THE NOME NUGGET Reducing your risk for kidney stones By Bob Lawrence, MD stones are made of uric acid crystals, can cause stone formation and is take. A high salt diet leads to un- depending on the size and location. Alaska Family Doctor phosphate, or rarely, cystine. therefore considered an exception to bound calcium in the urine, which in- Prevention of stones is much pre- Stone formation in the kidney, Doctors can analyze kidney this rule. creases the risk of stones. ferred, not to mention less painful, called nephrolithiasis, can lead to stones passed by patients to deter- • Avoid dark sodas (pop). Dark Anyone who develops a kidney and requires very little effort or ex- one of the most painful conditions mine the stone’s composition. Iden- sodas increase the risk of calcium stone should seek a medical evalua- pense. Consider speaking with your known to humans: passing a stone. tifying the type of kidney stone may oxalate stones. tion to identify the size, location, and doctor or dietician about specific If you are one of the many people • Drink coffee and tea in modera- most likely cause of the stone forma- changes you can make to your diet to at risk for kidney stones, preventing tion. This will increase overall fluid tion. Many stones can be passed prevent the development of kidney these stones should be a priority. As intake and may help lower the risk of with the help of medication, though stones. with most conditions in the medical stones. some require surgical intervention world, prevention of kidney stones is • Maintain a healthy weight. Peo- preferred to the treatment. ple with a BMI above 30 are much People with a personal history of more likely to form stones. kidney stones or people with a fam- • Reduce meats, but increase veg- ily history of the condition should be helpful to people who have had etable protein in the diet. Animal also take special steps to prevent the more than one attack. protein, including red meat, fish, and development of stones. Regardless of the type of stone, eggs, contains purines, which in- There are basically five different certain steps can be taken by anyone crease the risk of forming uric acid types of kidney stones. Each type is to decrease the risk of stone forma- stones. made up of minerals excreted in ex- tion: • Take calcium supplements with cess by the kidneys. When these • Drink plenty of water. This is food. Calcium in the diet binds to minerals become concentrated in the the single most important way to pre- oxalate in the intestines. This effec- urine, small crystals begin to form vent all types of stone formation. tively traps oxalate, the most com- that grow into small stones as the Experts recommend drinking enough mon cause of kidney stones, before crystals pass through the kidney, fluid to produce 2 liters of clear urine it enters the blood stream. similar to the way wet snow forms an each day. • For the same reason, eat high increasingly larger snowball as it is • Eat citrus fruits like oranges, calcium foods, like dairy, with foods rolled across more snow. lemons, or limes. These fruits con- high in oxalate like spinach, rhubarb, The most common stones are tain a compound called citrate that or nuts. made of calcium and oxalate. Other prevents stone formation. Grapefruit • Finally, reduce overall salt in- Bristol Bay tribes intervene in lawsuit against Pebble Partnership

DILLINGHAM, AK – In order to type of mining in Bristol Bay will be certainty and security for our grand- help protect the strength of the Clean devastating to our region, a contin- kids and future generations, and the Water Act, the United Tribes of Bris- ued disinterest in the open and trans- Clean Water Act can and will deliver tol Bay announced that it will inter- parent public process we requested, this to our communities. By inter- Across 54. Anne Morrow Lindbergh, e.g., vene in the Pebble Limited and dismissal of the overwhelming vening in this lawsuit, the Tribes will 1. ___-ski type of writer Partnership’s lawsuit against the En- desire of the Bristol Bay communi- arduously defend the EPA as it has 6. "Wheel of Fortune" category 56. A distinct component of some- vironmental Protection Agency. The ties.” been the only entity that has listened 12. Set beforehand thing larger UTBB’s founding tribes originally In addition to filing the federal to the needs and desires of the peo- 14. Unvarying procedure 58. Accord requested EPA’s measures to proac- suit, the Partnership also recently re- ple of Bristol Bay when the state and 16. Slips of paper with gummed 59. Person of mixed ancestry tively protect Bristol Bay from the quested that the judge order the EPA Pebble Partnership repeatedly failed backs 60. He's a real go-___. potential impacts of large-scale to halt its 404(c) review of effects of to do so.” 18. Magazine 61. Scottish landowner metallic sulfide mining like the pro- the proposed Pebble Mine on the United Tribes of Bristol Bay is a 19. A pint, maybe posed Pebble Mine through an open, Bristol Bay watershed. “We can’t tribal consortium working to protect 20. Peevish Down scientific process and the organiza- continue to be held hostage by Peb- the subsistence way of life and the 22. Australian runner 1. Power structure tion remains in strong support of ble’s undefined and arbitrary time- Bristol Bay watershed from large- 23. 100 dinars 2. Nutty confection agency action. line,” said Heyano. “We need scale metallic sulfide mining. 25. Clear, as a disk 3. Repairs a broken chair The Pebble Limited Partnership 26. "I had no ___!" 4. "C'___ la vie!" has proposed to build one of the 27. Chips in 5. Escape, in a way world’s largest open-pit gold and 29. "... ___ he drove out of sight" 6. Commendation copper mines at the headwaters of Johnson CPA LLC 30. Artificial leg? 7. Trigger, for one the two major rivers feeding into 31. Precedent setter (2 wds) 8. Charge Bristol Bay. According to a three- 33. Pressed milk curd 9. Absorbed, as a cost year peer-reviewed study, a large- Certified Public Accountants 34. A little night music 10. Without fixing a future meeting scale mine like Pebble would have 35. Fly high date (2 wds) devastating effects on Bristol Bay 36. Easy 11. Paints that dry to a hard, salmon and thus the indigenous peo- Mark A. Johnson, CPA 39. Break glossy finish ple of Bristol Bay who depend on 43. Bullying, e.g. 13. Certain surgeon's "patient" them. 44. Car accessory 15. Solution of solvent and dis- The Parnell Administration offi- For ALL your accounting needs! 45. Aromatic solvent solved matter cially joined the Pebble Partnership 46. Bills, e.g. 17. Beat in its legal challenge against the EPA Please call for an appointment. 47. Couples 21. Container weight last month. This news comes as 49. Cork's country 24. Pertaining to Latvians salmon return strong to Bristol Bay’s 50. Death on the Nile cause, per- 26. Stress, in a way healthy river systems. “The 404(c) Business and personal income tax preparation haps 28. Bathroom item process over which the Pebble Part- • 51. Kneecap 30. Cut nership and the Parnell Administra- and planning 53. Parenthesis, essentially 32. "Tarzan" extra tion is suing is the very course that 33. Bunk Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services Previous Puzzle Answers the United Tribes of Bristol Bay, • 35. Boxers' warnings along with thousands of Alaskans, Financial statements 36. Pretense requested the EPA take in efforts to • 37. Degrading protect our people and region from 38. Having a pointed end the harmful effects of large-scale 39. Ashtabula's lake mining,” said United Tribes of Bris- 40. Dry, red table wine tol Bay President Robert Heyano. 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 41. Jack Russell, for one “By initiating a lawsuit, the Partner- 42. Built ship shows continued disregard for (907) 443-5565 44. One up the scientific facts that prove this 47. Adhesive 48. Squalid section of a city 51. Four gills 52. Biblical shepherd 55. Abbr. after a name 57. ___ Today, daily newspaper

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FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 15 All Around the Sound New arrivals chorage. Paternal grandparents are Awards calm demeanor, excellent analytical (2) have engaged in community in- Trevor Hjalseth and Desiree Nick and Christy Macedo of An- On June 21, at the Alaska Acad- skills, and the ability to find com- volvement that enhances the quality Magby are proud to announce the chorage. emy of Family Physicians Annual promises that were acceptable to of life in his/her home area, and (3) birth of their son, Corey Gunnar Scientific Conference in Seward, both sides of the many disagree- provides a credible role model as a Hjalseth, born at the Alaska Native Academy President Marin ments that occurred during this healer and human being to his/her Medical Center March 24, 2014. He Granholm, M.D., Dr. Sai-Ling Liu process. His unquestioned fairness, community, and as a professional in weighed 10 lbs, 14 oz and measured and Dr. Shana Theobald, pre- honesty, and leadership were recog- the science and art of medicine to 21 inches in length. Paternal grand- sented David M. Head M.D. of nized and respected by all of the par- colleagues, other health profession- parents are Joan and the late Corey Nome, the 2014 Alaska Family ticipants in this process.” In 2000, als, and especially to young physi- Hjalseth of Shishmaref/ Anchorage. Physician of the Year award. Dr. Head received the IHS Physician cians in training and medical Maternal grandparents are Minnie Dr. Head was nominated by Michelle Leader of the Year award. He was students. Olanna of Shishmaref and Joel Hensel MD and was the unanimous relentless in negotiating funding and The Alaska Academy of Family Magby of Wasilla. winner of this statewide honor by the design for NSHC’s new hospital Dr. Physicians is a state chapter of the AKAFP Board of Directors. David Head is a true leader and rep- American Academy of Family Natalie Kirsten Macedo resentative of NSHC. Physicians, which was founded in 1947; the AAFP represents more The Family Physician of the Year than 100,000 physicians and medical Wedding Bells Award is the highest honor given to a students nation-wide. It is the only Jessica Ford of Nome and Aaron member of the Alaska Academy of medical society devoted solely to Gilbert of Homer announce their en- Family Physicians. The winner is primary care. Family medicine’s cor- gagement and upcoming marriage. truly the best of the best. The criteria nerstone is an ongoing, personal pa- Parents of the future bride are for this award are (1) to be a com- tient-physician relationship focused Melissa K. Ford of Nome and Kevin passionate, caring family physician, on integrated care. Ford of Charleston WV. Parents of the future groom are Dave and Kim Gilbert of Homer. Jessica is a 2011 Saying It Sincerely Corey Gunnar Hjalseth graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in philoso- By Rev. Ross Tozzi Have mercy on me Lord, I take so much phy. She is currently employed with St. Joseph Catholic Church, for granted Jeremy and Deanza Esmailka are Wells Fargo as a service manager in Dr. David Head Member of the Nome Ministrial Asso- You are the Eternal Word speaking to proud to announce the birth of their Anchorage. Aaron is a 2013 gradu- ciation every generation daughter, Katiya Celeste Esmailka, ate of the University of Alaska An- Dr. David Head has served at Nor- and I hear your voice call to me as I pray born at the Alaska Native Medical chorage with a degree in process ton Sound Health Corporation Have Mercy On Me Lord in contemplation Have mercy on me Lord, I take so much Center May 4, 2014. She weighed 8 technology. Aaron is currently em- (NSHC) since July 1988, and has for granted. Have mercy on me Lord, I take so much lbs, 10.8 oz and measured 18.5 ployed with Arctic Slope Regional served as chief of staff and medical You provide fresh water and a bountiful for granted inches in length. She joins her sister, Corporation on the North Slope. director since December 1989. Dr. harvest You cure the lepers, you heal the lame Sienna Kaylyn 6. Maternal grand- Jessica and Aaron met in Nome Head has provided village services in and I never hunger, I never thirst. and I am challenged to reach out to others parents are Joan and the late Corey during the summer of 2010. Jessica all 16 villages surrounding Nome in your name. Hjalseth of Shishmaref/ Anchorage. was in Nome awaiting the arrival of and is highly regarded as a commit- Have mercy on me Lord, I take so much Paternal grandparents are Ruth Es- her baby brother, Liam. Aaron was ted and excellent physician. Dr. Head for granted. Have mercy on me Lord, I take so much mailka of Fairbanks/ Galena and the working on a fuel barge carrying oil has been able to lead the medical You provide the heat of the sun and the for granted. air I breathe You died on the cross to bring death to an late Joseph Cleaver of Galena. throughout the northern villages of care of the NSHC region for the past and I never grow cold or gasp for a end Alaska. 26 years in this role with excellence breath. and I am invited to share in the glory of Aaron and Jessica’s wedding date and stability. Dr. Head has shown your salvation. is Sept. 13, 2014. The ceremony is at his dedication by taking care of pa- Have mercy on me Lord, I take so much Benedict Haid Farm, 166 Dutch tients on countless medivacs, and for granted. Have mercy on me Lord, I take so much Ridge Road, Clendenin, W.Va. seeing his patients in primary care, You have blessed me with a free will for granted villages, the emergency department, and I have the choice to use that freedom You forgive all my faults. You wipe away and in-patient. As a board certified for good or ill. all my sin family physician, Dr. Head leads by and you remind me that in turn I must for- Have mercy on me Lord, I take so much give as I am forgiven. example in the practice of rural med- for granted icine and as chief of staff and has You are the true source of all wealth. You Thank you for your mercy Lord, I am held many local, state and national give so freely healed in my simple faith Katiya Celeste Esmailka positions. Advisor to the Governor, and I have the choice to share or to hoard You are the truth, the light, and the way Council on Trauma, Alaska . . . what you have given to me and I am ever thankful, each and every The presence of Dr. Head and his day. Werner Macedo and Tiara family in rural Alaska for the past 26 Hjalseth are proud to announce the years is a strong testament to the birth of their daughter, Natalie value and dedication of this family Kirsten Macedo, born at Alaska Na- medicine physician. In 1998, Dr. Church Services tive Medical Center April 14, 2014. Head received the NSHC Superior She weighed 8 lbs, 6.6 oz and meas- Achievement Award in his role “that Directory ured 21.5 inches in length. Maternal negotiated and planned for the tribal grandparents are Joan and the late assumption of the Alaska Native Corey Hjalseth of Shishmaref/ An- Jessica Ford and Aaron Gilbert Medical Center. Dr. Head brought a Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.        Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865 Pastor Charles Brower        Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Thrift Shop 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday: Thrift Shop 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wednesday: Faith Followers 5:45 to 7:30 pm Nome Covenant Church 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey %' '&'&""#%!'#"%#!' &  Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) $%'!"'#&"!&) & # '&" Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. !%")'%"#"*'%#(("*'&"' ( Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 '"'"*"' Sunday: Worship 11 a.m.. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side River of Life Assembly of God %#(''#*#(*" 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 • Pastor Mike Christian Jr. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Youth Meeting: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.        ( Ages: 6th grade thru 12th Grade )   Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church     Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room) Patients going to ANMC and want to see a Catholic priest please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m.    Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-2805        Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

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Employment KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION a final product. submit an application and/or resume to Derek DIVISION: Administration 3. Provide clerical support to department as Martin, City Manager, City of Kotzebue, P.O. Box DEPARTMENT: Accounting needed. Clerical support includes: typing, filing, 46, Kotzebue, Alaska 99752 or fax to (907) 442- JOB TITLE: Revenue Accountant copying, posting, answering the telephone, rout- 3742. The City of Kotzebue is an equal opportu- For Sale! POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time ing calls, taking messages, collecting and dis- nity employer. EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt seminating mail on a daily basis, and coordinating PAY SCALE GRADE: 14-15-16 travel and completing travel authorizations. 7/10-17 REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer 4. Assist the EHP Director to develop CDs, , and BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: texts for use by school districts. Classified 1. Manage the corporate revenue cycle, monitor 5. Assist the EHP Director to develop, maintain FOR SALE—Dragline for sale – 22B series 3 accounts receivable and cash. and promote EHPʼs collection of photographs and dragline. 70ʼ boom, 2 buckets, located at Anvik, 2. Monitor cash balances, and prepare grant draw slides. Photograph events and record these Alaska. Call 444-7317. down requests as needed, record such draw events accurately. Assist slide presentations for 7/10 down payments in accounts receivable. schools, tribal councils, the public and other Kaw- 3. Arrange preparation of weekly miscellaneous erak programs. cash deposits and process in the accounting sys- 6. Assist with the Elder Advisory Committee meet- Six year old Hover Craft for sale in Unalakleet for $12,000, or tem. ings, to include providing meeting notices to eld- Seawall 4. Process electronic deposit payments in the ac- ers, picking up elders, and taking minutes of $10,000 and you pay freight. Call Jim @ 907-625-1333, or leave counting system on a daily basis. meetings. NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT 5. Update chart of accounts as needed. 7. Assist with the coordination and planning of message. Used by only one person during summer. 6. Calculate and post monthly indirect, produce Eldersʼ involvement in regional conferences. MEDIA RELEASES 06-30-14 through 07-06-14 and distribute monthly budget to actual analysis 8. This position is expected to occasionally attend Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- reports. evening meetings or meetings which will require suance of citations or the act of arrest does not 7. Maintain grant files accurately and timely. travel during evenings, weekends and holidays. assign guilt to any identified party. 8. Review grant applications, budgets, budget 9. Other duties as assigned by the EHP Director. Legals modifications and adjusting journal entries and On 06-30 at 12:29 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- enter approved items in the accounting system. QUALIFICATIONS: ment responded to a call on the east side of town CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE Bering Strait School District 9. Prepare and submit grant agency financial re- 1. Associates Degree in Education, Anthropology for a report of a disturbance. On arrival, officers O-14-06-01 An Ordinance Amending Section Seeking construction labor bids ports and maintain grant reporting schedule. or related field or two years responsible work ex- discovered two windows broken out of the report- 17.10.010 of the Nome Code of Ordinances to In- 10. Backup technical assistance to program di- perience in comparable field may substitute for ing partyʼs residence. The investigation led to the crease the Rate of Tax on Sales of Alcohol and BSSD has 2 in-house projects that we are rectors in budget preparation, monitoring, ex- the degree requirement. arrest of Sarah Evak, 22, for Criminal Mischief in Tobacco from 5% to 8%; and, seeking labor bids on: pense projections and grant close out in 2. Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- the Fourth Degree, Domestic Violence and As- * Stebbins, vocational classroom with con- conjunction with the Accounting Manager. quired. Must possess knowledge and skills in In- sault in the Fourth Degree. Sarah was remanded O-14-06-02 An Ordinance Amending Section nected vehicle garage, concrete foundation and 11. Prepare, compile and monitor program direc- ternet usage, Microsoft Office software, Excel, into Anvil Mountain Correctional Center with no 17.10.010 of the Nome Code of Ordinances to In- heated slab, wood frame, commercial construc- tors financial to-do list in relationship to grant &Word. Scanner, Video and audio digitizing hard- bail. crease the Rate of Tax by 1% on All Items During tion, steel siding, 1920 sq. ft. management. ware and software preferred. the Months of June, July and August; and, * Shishmaref, vocational classroom with de- 12. Receive cross training on Accounting Man- 3. Ability to work effectively with people from a va- On 06-30 at 12:59 p.m. NPD conducted a traffic tached garage, post and pad foundation, wood ager duties and act in the absence of the Ac- riety of backgrounds. stop on a four-wheeler that was traveling east on O-14-06-03 An Ordinance Adopting Chapter frame, commercial const. steel siding. Vocational counting Manager. 4. Must be a dependable, self-motivated and able Seppala Drive. Don Salminen was issued a cita- 17.40 of the Nome Code of Ordinances for Con- classroom, 1152 sq. ft., vehicle garage, 768 sq. ft. 13. Assist with coordination and facilitation of the to work with minimum supervision. tion for operating an off road vehicle on a high- tracts and Purchasing. All materials are on-site, bid for labor only. Bid annual audit. 5. Possess strong organizational and oral com- way. must include, transportation , room & board, P&H, 14. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Finan- munication skills. These ordinances had first reading at the electrical and complete finishes. cial Officer. 6. Must be willing and able to travel. On 06-30 at 2:21 p.m. NPD did a traffic stop on a rescheduled regular meeting of the Nome City For details contact:Gary Eckenweiler, Facili- QUALIFICATIONS: Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Ap- four-wheeler. Daniel Knight was issued a citation Council on June 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and were ties Maintenance Dept.; Phone: (907)624-4249; 1. AA in Business or Accounting or related field, proved (5-9-13) for operating an ATV without a driverʼs license. passed to second reading, public hearing and final email: [email protected] or 2 years of accounting work experience in the Interested individuals may contact Human Re- passage at a regular meeting of the Council on 7/10 field. Comparable work experience may substi- sources with questions at 907-443-5231. On 06-30 at 8:21 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- July 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers tute for the degree requirement on a year for year Applications can be accessed via Kawerakʼs web- ment conducted a traffic stop resulting in Peter of City Hall, located at 102 Division Street. Copies basis. site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human Olanna being issued a citation for no motorcycle of the ordinances are available in the Office of the 2. Must possess basic computer knowledge and Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be eyewear. City Clerk. skills in internet usage, Word, Excel and Win- faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- 6/26-7/3-10 dows. 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] On 07-01at 3:01 p.m. while NPD was doing a bar 3. Knowledge of basic accounting principles es- 7/10 check at a local establihment, they found the bar- sential. tender attempting to remove Ladd Soonagrook. A 4. Must be attentive to detail and perform accu- City of Kiana few minutes earlier Ladd was issued a citation for • More Letters rate work under numerous time constraints. The City of Kiana is seeking applications for the open container and was told not to go into any 5. Must be dependable, self-motivated and able position of City Administrator. For a complete bars. Ladd Soonagrook was arrested and is being continued from page 2 charging musk oxen (especially chil- to work with minimal supervision. job description or to apply, contact: City of Kiana, charged with Drunk on a License Premises. Bail dren) and no one is fast enough to 6. Must possess basic office skills. PO Box 150, Kiana, AK 99749. Phone: 907-475- was set at $250. least 10 dogs in the past two years, outrun a bear. Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 2136; Fax: 907-475-2174. Email: administra- in the city limits of Nome. The de- (approved 6/8/12) [email protected] On 07-01 at 3:16 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- As previously stated, we realize 7/3-10 7/3-10 ment responded to a local establishment on Front tails of those incidents are listed that living in Alaska, whether it be in Street regarding an individual being in the bar below along with a radio interview Kawerak The City of Kotzebue who was not supposed to be. Officers arrested a rural community or a city, comes DIVISION: Natural Resources Division Joe Nupowhotuk, 45, for Drunk on Licensed that aired on KNOM Friday June 13, with its share of wildlife encounters JOB TITLE: Eskimo Heritage Program Spe- Premises. Bail was set at $250. 2014. cialist The City of Kotzebue has a Full-Time/Exempt Po- but this has escalated fast to an un- POSITION STATUS: Regular, Part Time, Sea- sition Vacancy for a Finance Director. Immedi- On 7-01at 7:15 p.m. the Nome Police Department All but one the dogs listed were safe level. Citizens should not have sonal (10 months) ate Supervisor is the City Manager. Supervises 6 responded to a report of an assault occurring on tied up either right by a house or in a EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt positions. Qualifications: Bachelorʼs Degree in the east side of town. Investigation led to the ar- to be afraid of going for a run, walk- PAY SCALE GRADE: 11-12- 13 ($23.47 to Accounting or Equivalent in experience. Minimum rest of Shane Lockwood, 20, for Assault in the lot with other dogs, in one case a dog ing their dogs or simply letting their $30.62) DOE of 2 years experience in Municipal Government Fourth Degree Domestic Violence, Reckless En- was tied up and not near any vegeta- REPORTS TO: EHP Director Accounting preferred. Three years supervisory dangerment, Violating his Order and Conditions children play outside or tie their dog BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: experience. Alaska Resident & Bush experience of Release and a citation for Minor Consuming Al- tion food source or willow cover and up in their yard. We would like to 1. Archive materials on Past Perfect database preferred, but not required. Ability to work effec- cohol. Shane was transported to Anvil Mountain was still sought out by a musk-oxen software and EHP equipment. Record, duplicate tively with minimal supervision. Ability to work ef- Correctional Center where no bail was set. see a solution to this problem soon or catalog EHP archival materials. Enter items fectively in pressure situations and in a and was attacked. before a person is injured; the loss of (audiocassettes, videotapes, photographs and cross-cultural environment. Excellent verbal and On 7-1 at 9:25 p.m. the Nome Police Department The dogs are not in any way ha- life can be expected to continue with slides) into the database accurately. Duplicate written communication skills are required. Must responded to a call regarding an individual rassing the musk oxen because the video and audio archival materials on standard possess an Alaska Driverʼs license or obtain passed out on C Street. Officers placed Nancy the current situation. recording equipment. within 90 days of hiring. SALARY: $90,000 to Kiyuklook, 32, under arrest for Violating her Con- musk oxen are the ones invading the Sincerely, 2. Document the culture and tradition of the $100,000 + DOE. OPENING DATE: JULY 2, ditions of Release by consuming alcohol. She dogs’ territory/property. These dogs Bering Strait region. This may include coordinat- 2014. CLOSING DATE: JULY 22, 2014. For a was transported to AMCC. The Nome Kennel Club Board: ing individual interviews with community mem- detailed list of duties, please contact Derek Mar- are secured and have no defense Chrystie Salesky, Kirsten Bey, Janet bers, videotaping events, editing and developing tin at (907) 442-3401. Interested persons should On 7-2 at 12:50 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- ment responded to gunshots on the west side of against the musk oxen’s horns or Balice, Deb Trowbridge and Tom Nome. Investigation led to the arrest of Deon hooves unless a human is quick Craig Ellison, 42, for Misconduct Involving a Con- Jamgochian. trolled Substances in the Fourth Degree and Mis- enough to intervene. Chain link an- Nome, AK conduct Involving a Weapon in the Fourth imal pens are not an effective deter- Degree. He was transported to Anvil Mountain rent because in at least two cases the Correctional Center. No bail was set. Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) musk oxen have been observed ram- Dear Editor: On 7-2 at 3:28 a.m. the Nome Police Department is committed to providing quality health services ming the pens and have been suc- My name is Lisa Ellanna, repre- and promoting wellness went to an apartment complex on the west side of town to serve an Alaska State Trooper warrant cessful in knocking them over. senting the Community Alcohol within our people and environment. on Daniel Gilpin, 44. The warrant was for three One analysis is that the musk counts of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Sub- Safety Team. stance in the 4th Degree and one count of Mis- oxen realize that the bears are not First of all, thank you to our City conduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the willing to adjust to people the way Available position: 3rd Degree. He was transported to Anvil Moun- Council members and our mayor for tain Correctional Center. Bail was set at $20,000. they (the musk oxen) have, so the initiating an important conversation Payroll Specialist, Accounting Department city of Nome is now a safe bear free On 7-3 at 12:14 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- when it comes to taxing those sub- ment issued Walter Slwooko a citation for Open haven for musk oxen with young stances that help to create such an Purpose of Position: Container. calves to rear and graze. Recently economic burden on our town, and a though, bears have increasingly been Process employee payroll, prepare standard GL entries, maintain On 7-3 at 5:53 a.m. Nome Police Department re- special thanks to the Nugget for shar- sponded to a report of a domestic assault on the observed just on the fringes of ing this letter. employee payroll and related records, answer employee and west side of town. The investigation led to the ar- Nome's populated areas. management questions and inquiries concerning payroll actions, rest of Brenda Slwooko, 39, for 2 counts of As- The Nome Community Alcohol sault in the Fourth Degree and Violating her Order This situation of a 600+ pound Safety Team would like to share reconcile payroll related liability accounts, and assist with benefit and Conditions of Release. She was transported horned wild animal living in close some research findings that may be issues and processes. to Anvil Mountain Correctional Center where no bail was set. proximity to Nome’s residential helpful to consider in deciding areas is not safe for people, dogs or EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CREDENTIALS: On 7-3 at 11:44 p.m. the Nome Police Department whether or not to tax alcohol and to- received a call regarding a possible assault. In- the musk oxen themselves. People bacco in our community. Education Degree Program vestigation led to the arrest of Magdeline Omiak, are in danger of being charged, the Associateʼs Degree. Accounting, Finance or 26, for False Reporting. She was transported to Within Alaska, a study done by AMCC. dogs are in mortal danger and some Alexander C. Wagenaar shares that: Economics dogs cannot be watched 24 hours a “Results show statistically signifi- Or: American Payroll Association, National Association On 7-4 at 1:19 p.m. Kevin Kava was issued a ci- tation for Open Container. day to be protected and also may not cant reductions in the numbers of of Certified Bookkeepers or other nationally recognized be able to be kept inside. The musk deaths caused by alcohol related dis- association On 7-4 at 2:48 p.m. Thomas Koyuk was issued a citation for Open Container. oxen are trying to adjust their natural ease beginning immediately after the Experience General (Non-supervisory) Supervisory habitat to a place with cars, busses, 1983 and 2002 alcohol tax increases 1 year for associated degree 0 (years) On 7-4 at 4:06 p.m. Delbert Oozevaseuk was is- bikes and taxis dodging them in the sued a citation for Open Container. in Alaska.” 3 consecutive years of exp. as a payroll lead may be fog and on curvy roads. People are The study found that “increases in On 7-5 at 5:22 a.m. the Nome Police Department considered in place of educational requirement. increasingly putting themselves alcoholic beverage tax rates were as- Must have both general and supervisory experience if issued an underage female a Minor Consuming Alcohol citation. knowingly or unknowingly in harm's sociated with significant and sub- indicated. way. Dogs have already paid the stantial reductions of alcohol-related Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc. On 7-5 at 6:01 p.m. the Nome Police Department conducted a traffic stop resulting in Chad Westp- price, even though they were re- disease mortality in Alaska.” N/A fahl being issued a citation for Failure to Provide strained according to Nome's leash Proof of Insurance and warned for out of state A recent study done by the Center plates. law. for Disease Control made two im- Starting pay is $25.74 + DOE In addition while this bear and On 7-6 at 1:48 p.m. Thomas McComas was is- portant findings: 1) “Young adults sued a citation for Expired Registration and No musk oxen predator/prey dance is For an application, detailed job description or more information, please contact us: are more responsive to price in- Proof of Insurance on demand. occurring, the bears are getting creases than adults” and 2) “Con- [email protected] bolder and are now making more fre- (907) 443-4573 On 7-6 at 3:26 p.m. the Nome Police Department suming alcohol leads to an increase (907) 443-2085 fax conducted a traffic stop resulting in James Sub- quent forays into the city of Nome. in high risk sexual behavior.” wenna being issued for Operating a Motored Ve- The Nome Kennel Club is not www.nortonsoundhealth.org hicle with Expired Registration. Please be advised that Nome has the only concerned about the canine NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran highest rates of STIs such as On 7-6 at 8:07 p.m., Adam Iyapana was issued a companions in the city of Nome, we Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and citation for Open Container. Chlamydia in the State of Alaska. state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free are also extremely worried about In consideration of the underage workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a On 7-6 at 10:40 p.m. Christian Johnson was cited people. pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. for Failure to Provide Proof on Insurance and was 7/10 continued on page 18 warned for basic speed. People likely cannot out run a THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 17 Notice AREA VILLAGES, SPORT HUNTERS, GUIDES, PILOTS AND MINERS USDA Choice Beef Dakota Buffalo Bush Orders • Custom Cuts Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com Retail: 907-344-4066 • Wholesale: 907-349-3556 • Toll Free 800-478-3556 7521 Old Seward Highway, Ste.E • Anchorage, AK 99518 • Fax 907-522-2529 The public is reminded that lands within the Real Estate shaded areas on the map including King Island (not FOR SALE— Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, one or all, shown) are predominately 907-444-1854 privately owned by King Island 5/4-tfn Native Corporation (KINC) and its shareholders. Within the boundaries are also Native Allotment Lands. Nome Sweet Homes 907-443-7368

***Lots & Land*** Artifact digging, sport hunting, 3.92 ACRES JOHANNA SUBDIVISION Next to the Fort Davis Roadhouse mining, guiding and hunting 361 ft of road frontage across from Rec Mining Area Owner financing available, may subdivide by aircraft is strictly prohibited. $120,000 All non- shareholders for sport DONNA MARIE LOTS 1,2 & 3 Panoramic views, ocean, mtn, city, Sledge Island hunting, guiding and hunting General zoning, lots are 75ʼx205ʼ Corner of Beam Road & Front St by aircraft, mining or operating $25,000 OCEAN FRONT LOT FOR SALE 1/3 acre lot for sale inside city limits 12X16 CABIN ON 5 ACRES NEAR SNAKE ATVs must have permission Only 10 minutes from town but feels a world away! Near intersection of Beam RD Cabin is small but new and very sturdy and Front St by the King Island Native Lot 8 Katie Drive General zoning, electric available $49,000 Corporation prior to entering Patented mining claim 828 ACRES ON SNAKE RIVER $25,000 on above mentioned land. Property is on both sides of the Snake River Patented mining claim land $621,000 For detailed information or to obtain MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE AT: www.nomesweethomes.com permission to enter King Island Native Corporation lands contact KINC Office Manager at (907)443-5494, PO Box 992, Nome, Alaska 99762, [email protected].

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12S nnt MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” PoiPPoint NOW taking applications for one-bedroom Rooocky P unfurnished apartments, heat included “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided NOTICE TO SPORT HUNTERS, GUIDES & PILOTS •Rent based on income for eligible households •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development rbyby The Pubilc is reminded that lands within the shaded Dararbya ppe Da 515 Steadman Street, Nome areas on the map are predominantly privately owned Cap 13S EQUAL by Golovin Native Corporation and its Shareholders. OPPORTUNITY Sport hunting by non-shareholders, guides and their EMPLOYER clients, and hunting by aircraft is NOT ALLOWED ON (907) 443-5220 CORPORAATTION LAND.LAND PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 21W 20W 18 THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET

Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation - Annual Shareholder Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held in Teller, Alaska at 1 p.m. on August 30, 2014 at the Community Teller Bingo Hall for the purpose of: 1. Election of seven (7) Board of Directors 2. Approval of last annual meeting minutes February 25, 2012 3. To transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Photo by Sandra Medearis DANGEROUS— A musk ox pokes his head against a chain link dog en- Shareholders 18 and over wishing to be elected (Nominees) for M.I.N.C. Board of Directors should closure in Icy View. send a NOTICE OF INTENT before June 29, 2014. All proxies should be mailed to the Inspector of Elections of M.I.N.C. no later than 1 p.m. August • More Letters 30, 2014 to be valid. Inspector of Elections continued from page 16 Nome Police Department are alco- hol related. If you have any questions or concerns, Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation alcohol use rates in Nome, it is im- Within Nome, Norton Sound please contact our office at (907) 642–2308. PO Box 650 portant to mention that a 2012 Uni- Health Corporation statistics share Teller, Alaska 99778 versity of Michigan Monitoring the that alcohol related visits to the Future survey concluded: “Results emergency room between the years indicate that alcohol is now repre- of 1999 and 2009, nearly doubled sented as the ‘gateway’ drug, lead- from 2339 to 3935. In 2008, there NSHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCIES ing to the use of tobacco, marijuana, were 332 ambulance calls, of which and other illicit substances. More- 191 of them were alcohol related. SEATS: COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE & REGION-AT-LARGE over, students who used alcohol ex- More recently, in 2012, alcohol re- hibited a significantly greater lated ambulance runs totaled 143, likelihood of using both licit and il- and 166 in 2013. The Norton Sound Health Corporation Board of Directors is in the process of accepting letters of interest to licit drugs.” That said, the study fur- The communities of Dillingham, serve on the NSHC Board of Directors in the Community-At-Large seat and/or the Region-At-Large seat. ther concluded, “the use of other Bethel, Juneau, Sitka, Fairbanks, Community-At-Large means the vicinity of Nome, Alaska. Region-At-Large means the area served by NSHC. substances could be impacted by de- Fairbanks North Star Borough, The Board of Directors will hold elections at its annual meeting on September 15, 2014 to fill these seats for a laying or preventing alcohol use, North Pole, Craig, Saint Mary’s, An- therefore, it seems prudent to focus three year term beginning in September 2014 and ending in September 2017. Any interested person should send chorage, Mat-Su Borough, Barrow, a letter of interest with a brief resume by August 29, 2014 to: prevention efforts, policies, and and Anaktuvuk Pass all maintain ei- monies, on addressing adolescent al- ther an alcohol tax, tobacco tax or cohol use.” Taxes would be opti- both taxes concurrently. Munici- Board of Directors mal in curbing youth alcohol use pal alcohol and tobacco taxes have Attention: Board Secretary and this study suggests, secondarily, been financially helpful for their Norton Sound Health Corporation tobacco and drug use as well. budgets. For example, as a council P.O. Box 966 Nome Police Chief John Papa- action, not a ballot measure, the Nome, AK 99762 sodora is a member of the Nome Bethel City Council passed their to- Community Alcohol Safety Team, bacco excise tax in 2012, and in 15 and has been very active in working months has raised $600,000. The Please write “At-Large Seat” on the outside of the envelope. In order to serve on the NSHC Board of Directors toward more focused prevention ef- Bethel tax was on tobacco alone. in one of the at-large seats, a person must not be an employee of NSHC. Former employees are not eligible for a forts. Recently, Chief Papasodora Consider what the positive financial period of one year after they stop working for NSHC, but the Board of Directors can waive this requirement. In made it possible to capture alcohol impact would be for Nome consid- addition, a director must pass a criminal background check. Details on these qualifications as well as information relatedness data for every call that ering we would be taxing alcohol in regarding director duties and responsibilities can be obtained from: comes in to the Police Department. addition to tobacco. As you have heard from the Chief’s It is the Nome Community Alco- Balla Sobocienski, Administrative Executive Specialist reports over the past several years, a hol Safety Team’s strong opinion Norton Sound Health Corporation great majority of calls received by that the City of Nome move forward with increased taxation of alcohol P.O. Box 966 Trooper Beat and tobacco. Nome, AK 99762 Thank you for your time, (907) 443-3226 Lisa Ellanna On June 28, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Un- Nome Community Alcohol alakleet, summoned, Richard M. Etageak, 65, Safety Team of Unalakleet, for Subsistence Fishing - Closed Period. Arraignment in Unalakleet, on July 15, c/o P.O. Box 948 2014. Nome, AK 99762 Court

Week ending 7/4 Small Claims offense: 1/19/14 and 6/14/14; Filed by the DAs Office 6/27/14. Civil Cornerstone Credit Services, LLC v. Pete, Gladys M.; Small Claims Less Than State of Alaska v. Eric Pushruk (12/28/81); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: Myers, Robert; and Evan, Anthony; v. Heflin, Carolyn; and Bering Strait School Dis- $2500 112399407; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probation modified as trict; Complaint for Personal Injury Other - District Court Criminal follows: Must obtain assessment and evaluation through BHS by 7/25/14; Must fol- Lockwood, Michael and Lockwood, Ursula L.; Dissolution with Children State of Alaska v. Lesley Ellanna (6/21/93); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: MCA; low all rec. for treatment; Must appear on 8/29/14 (phone ok) at 1:30 p.m. to prove The Native Village of Unalakleet Housing Dept v. Nicholas, Roger J. and Nicholas, Filed by the DAs Office 6/30/14. compliance w/tx; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 30 days. Stella P.; Forcible Entry/Detain-Dist Ct State of Alaska v. Thomas Ablowaluk (5/20/); 2NO-14-169CR Notice of Dismissal; State of Alaska v. Glen P. Oozevaseuk (7/30/72); 2NO-12-400CR Order to Modify or The Native Village of Unalakleet Housing Dept v. Shivel, Olga J. and Oyoumick, Melvin Charge 001: VOCR; Filed by the DAs Office 6/30/14. Revoke Probation; ATN: 112400559; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended L.; Forcible Entry/Detain-Dist Ct State of Alaska v. Thomas Ablowaluk (5/20/); 2NO-14-347CR Notice of Dismissal; jail term revoked and imposed: 180 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO- The Native Village of Unalakleet Housing Dept v. Bradley, Karen L. and All Other Ten- Charge 001: Charge 001: A4; Charge 002: VOCR; Filed by the DAs Office 6/30/14. 14-109CR; Must pay suspended jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. ants; All Other Tenants State of Alaska v. Rebecca Takak (8/21/79); CTN 002: Removal or Introduction of Al- State of Alaska v. Glen Oozevaseuk (7/30/72); 2NO-14-109CR Assault 4; DV; Date of Bering Straits Native Corporation; and Stampede Ventures Incorporated v. Twin Peaks coholic Beverages; Date of Violation: 6/26/14; CTN Charges Dismissed: 001; 1 day, Violation: 2/15/14; 180 days, 0 days suspended; Consecutive to 2NO-12-400CR; Construction INC; Complaint for Contract 0 days suspended (time served); Ready to release; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Malewotkuk, Dannita v. Lockwood, Shane I.; Civil Protective Order case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. paid through this court within 10 days. State of Alaska v. Fred Saccheus (8/28/89); Notice of Dismissal; PTR filed on date of SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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Photos by Diana Haecker WINNERS (top)— Elaina Cromer was the first woman across the finish line. Jeff Collins was the overal win- ner, second place went to Wilson Hoogendorn, third place to Nils Hahn.

IN GOOD SPIRITS (right)— Joey Fonseca was in high spirits after having made it to the high point of the Anvil Mountain run. Collins first to emerge from the fog at 36th annual Anvil Mountain Run By Keith Conger able to keep his coach, and training sure how to run a race of this length. buzz about the weather-induced nav- The two five-foot inflatable “scare Last Friday's thick blanket of fog partner, within visual distance until “I kept telling myself not to stop on igational challenges, stating that bears” placed just north of the city by was just typical summertime coastal Anvil Rock at the mountain's sum- the hill,” she said. Cromer's com- from the top “you can barely tell the local game officials did not dis- Bering Sea weather, or maybe the mit, and would be the first runner pleted the course in a time of 1 hour, (where the worn trail down is) even courage a herd of 40 plus musk oxen spirit of former Anvil Mountain Run under 18 to complete the race. 31 minutes, 58 seconds. when its clear out.” from spectating within 20 yards of champion Mark Rogers was re- Hoogendorn was able to hold off That strategy proved successful as Rasmussen said that some years the road during the first half-mile of sponding to the whisperings of an- Nome's Nils Hahn, a veteran of five Cromer was able to make up the siz- the runners have been greeted with the race. The runners were actually other serious attempt on his Anvil Mountain runs, by two min- able advantage Tobuk had estab- rain, sleet, or even fresh snow at the better protected by Anvil Rock check 26-year-old course record. utes for second place. lished before the 759 foot, 1.6 miles top, further making Rogers record point person John Handeland, a 35- Leo Rasmussen, who established Hahn will have to run the race an- long climb that the Anvil Mountain hard to top. year Anvil Mountain Run volunteer, the event in 1979, and has overseen other 25 years to the catch Nome's Road offered. By the top of the Olson thought the 42°F, no-wind who toted a side arm at the summit. Alaska's second oldest running race David Olson, who, doing his best Cal mountain, Cromer had a lead that she weather at race time provided the Despite the challenging weather for 36 years, has heard talk of record Ripkin Jr. Ironman impression, com- would not give up. perfect conditions, and was “much conditions on the mountain portion breaking before. pleted his 30th Anvil Mountain Run, University of Alaska Fairbanks better that being hot.” of the race, which caused nearly Prior to the race, Rasmussen consecutively no less. Olson broke professor Greg Finstad won the The mention of foggy weather every runner to lose the trail at some stated that in 1988 Rogers completed the two hour mark by 21 seconds. award for first runner over 55, fin- took second place at the pre-race point, all participants were able to the annual 4th of July course up and Olson was impressed that there ishing in fifth place overall with a meeting to the warning of bears, complete the course before the down Nome's signature mountain in were so many people joining the race time of 1 hour, 25 minutes, 18 sec- which have been seen in great fre- Fourth of July festivities. 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 23 seconds, this year. “One year only seven peo- onds, one spot behind under-20 run- quency this year on the mountain. “I usually come in when the pa- breaking his own mark for the sec- ple ran the race. I thought that if I ner Nick Morgan of Nome. “Don't play with 'em,” warned Ras- rade is going on,” said smiling Anvil ond time, thus establishing “a record kept coming, some year nobody Morgan reiterated the post-race mussen. Mountain Run veteran Dora Hughes that will probably stand the test of would show up, and I would win,” after the race, “so this is a PR (per- time.” joked Olson after the race. sonal record) for me.” It is a performance that no one has The Anvil Mountain Run regular really gotten close to breaking, said has often been joined in the race by Rasmussen. In fact, only five run- his family members. This year Results 36th annual ners have ever completed the 12.5 daughter Annie Kate, who first fol- mile, 1,116 foot elevation race in lowed her dad in the race as a 12- Anvil Mountain Run under 1 hour, 15 minutes. year-old, had only two women cross Enter local runner, and high the line before her. 1. Jeff Collins - 1h21m50s - 1st Place school cross-country coach, Jeff The younger Olson was outdis- 2. Wilson Hoogendorn - 1h 23m30s Collins, who brought a lengthy long- tanced by Californian Elaina - 2nd Place and 1st place 16 and under distance running resume - including Cromer, who was fresh off a 2014 3. Nils Hahn - 1h25m30s - Third Place 4. Nicolas Morgan -1h25m40s qualifying for the United States victory in the five kilometer (3.1 5. Greg Finstad - 1h26m18s Marathon National Championships mile) Gold Dust Dash, and veteran - 1st 55 years and older in 2000 - to his first attempt at the Nome distance runner Crystal 6. Oliver Hoogendorn - 1h26m42s race on the mountain. Tobuk, who completed the Boston 7. Elaina Cromer - 1h 31s58m Collins was the first to emerge Marathon in April. - 1st Woman from the arctic haze, posting a time Cromer, a trained short distance TO THE TOP— Troy Henkels, left, Tyler Johnson, middle, and Sam 8. Joey Fonseca - 1h34m57s of 1 hour, 21 minutes, 50 seconds. athlete in college, who was running Deering, right, reach the top of the Anvil Mountain Access Road during 9. Crystal Tobuk - 1h35m06s Although he fell short of setting a her first long event, said she was un- this years race. 10. Troy Henkels - 1h37m36s new record, the 42 Anvil Mountain 11. Tyler Johnson - 1h38m30s Run entrants did set a new participa- 12. Kevin Keith - 1h40m26s tion mark. 13. Ken Morton - 1h40m39s “Rogers record is super impres- 14. AnnieKate Olson - 1h41m54s sive,” said Collins after the race, 15. Ian Coglin - 1h42m04s “but last year somebody broke the 16. Sam Deering - 1h44m31s Mount Marathon record that stood 18. Teddy Payenna - 1h 46m39s for 32 years. Rogers set the prece- 17. Daniel Logue - 1h54m37s dent (for this race), and its time to 18. Brodie Kimmel - 1h58m30s step up the challenge he set so many 20. Joseph Fiskeaux - 1h58m39s 21. David Olson - 1h59m39s years ago. - 30th consecutive AnvilMtnRun For the duration of the race, the 22. Fred Broerman - 2h00m01s entire mountain was shrouded in fog 23. Jessie Miller - 2h00m46s that was only allowing for about 30 24. Torrey Hunter - 2h01m13s yards of visibility. So, when Collins 25. Hope Austin - 2h03m49s got a few steps off his intended 26. Naomi Oneal - 2h04m13s course on the steepest uphill section, 27. Angela Kim - 2h04m17s it may have been a sign that the 28. Anna Moore - 2h04m39s record was destined to live another 29. Jeff Lyon - 2h05m11s year. 30. Michael Blair - 2h05m40s Collins would later thank one of 31. Naomil Oneal - 2h06m43s his protegés, 15-year-old Wilson 32. Elizabeth Hanohanottorg - 2h07m59s Hoogendorn, for getting him back on 33. Jennifer Marcel - 2h09m30s track, and would later return the 34. Amy Scharpf - 2h12m34s favor by yelling out in the fog on the 35. Chris Dietrich - 2h14m43s steep descent aiding Hoogendorn as 36. Christine Schultz - 2h25m59s he blindly negotiated his way down 37. Sarah Miller - 2h26m52s the mist-soaked, slippery and rocky 38. Jennifer Robenette - 2h34m19s 39. Nicholas Mikos - 2h37m17s descent. INTO THE FOG— AnnieKate Olson of Nome heads into the fog after having made it to the top of Anvil Moun- 40. Christopher Steppe - 2h37m24s Hoogendorn, who ran the race in tain, elevation 1,116 feet. Olson finished the race as the third fastest woman, ahead of her father and 30-time 41. Dora Hughes - 2h37m48s 1 hour, 23 minutes, 30 seconds, was Anvil Mountain run finisher David Olson. SCRATCH - Molly Byrd