Photo by Kenneth Dåbakk/Siberian Sleddogs NADEZHDA HOPE RACE— Two Chukchi mushers drive their dogs on the trail during the Nadezhda Sled Dog Race, held recently in Chukotka. Five mushers from Alaska, Norway and Germany also participated in the 400-mile race along the coastline of Chukotka. See story on page 16.

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VOLUME CXIV NO. 17 April 24, 2014 Grand jury indicts Adrienne Michels in Wongittilin death By Sandra L. Medearis render assistance in the April 12 death, also a misdemeanor, after she Wongittilin served as a volunteer Myron E. Angstman of Bethel told Facing two criminal felony death of Wagner Wongittilin, 54, of struck Wongittilin with her Ford Ex- firefighter in his St. Lawrence Island the court the bail was excessive. charges in the vehicular death of a Savoonga. plorer near the intersection of West community and also a volunteer first Count I indictment finds suffi- pedestrian, a solemn Adrienne Michels pleaded innocent to the Fifth Avenue and Bering Street on responder. cient evidence exists for a criminal Michels, 29, looked straight ahead as charges. April 12. On April 21, Michels remained in charge of recklessly causing the she waited in state Superior Court for A complaint filed by Nome Police Wongittilin, known in the local custody under bail set at $50,000 and death of Wongittilin, a Class A arraignment April 21. Dept. April 14 also charged Michels and Native art communities as an ex- third party custody required with felony. A grand jury convened on April 17 with driving under the influence, a cellent carver, died in Norton Sound conditions to be set upon release. Count II of the indictment finds in Nome and handed up the indict- misdemeanor, and leaving the scene Regional Hospital shortly after the At an April 15 district court ar- enough evidence exists for a charge ments on manslaughter and failure to of an accident involving injury or accident. raignment hearing, defense attorney continued on page 4 NJUS utility rates going up By Sandra L. Medearis $30.74 for residential and $24.03 for Demand for electricity from senior rates per month—$368.88 and Nome’s utility is down and creating $288.36 per year. budget problems, partly due to new This was the news after the NJUS technology and efficient use by busi- board spent around five hours hash- nesses and the public. ing costs and savings possibilities Nome Joint Utility System execu- over two work sessions on April 15 tives say they cannot find a way to and April 17. cure a shortfall of $780,000 in elec- The figures don’t lie, said John K. tric revenue without boosting water Handeland, utility manager. and sewer rates to make these serv- “Recently we have seen a reduc- ices pay their own way without sub- tion in electrical demand with the sidy from electric sales. loss of Rock Creek Mine, energy ef- The NJUS board was to vote on a ficiency efforts by government, busi- water and sewer service rate increase nesses and individuals, and closure of 21 percent at its regular meeting of the old Norton Sound Regional April 22. Hospital,” Handeland told the NJUS Unless a funding miracle happens, board in presenting a 2014 business folks will be flushing and running plan. their faucets to the tune of $16.59 The energy used by the new hos- more for water and sewer to residen- pital has helped, Handeland said, but tial and $9.88 more for senior rates. overall he expects a 10 percent re- That comes to $199 and $119 a duction in kilowatt sales in 2014, year. that will translate to the $780,000 re- Add to that a proposed increase in duction. Added to that, cuts to the electric rates of $14.15 a month, Governor’s Dept. of Environmental bringing the increase in kilowatt Conservation program has removed costs and water-sewer costs to continued on page 4 Photo by Jeffrey Erickson FUN— Shaktoolik’s NYO coach Gooshie Erickson soars and screams during the blanket toss at the Bering Strait School District Native Youth Olympics tournament held in Gambell last week. See story page 9. ICC tackles food security, education issues in Nome By Diana Haecker Inuit perspective,” explained Stotts. the ICC Alaska board is adopting the The Inuit Circumpolar Council- The workshop in Nome comes final project and its recommenda- Alaska brought two workshops to after similar events were held in Bar- tions. Nome last week that engaged re- row and Kotzebue. A workshop in gional experts to discuss two differ- Bethel is planned to happen soon. continued on page 5 ent topics: food security and The workshops follow Behe’s trav- education. els to 15 villages, including Stebbins, Gambell and Wales in the Bering Food security Strait region. Each tribal council was On the Web: On Monday and Tuesday, food se- asked to nominate traditional knowl- www.nomenugget.net curity took center stage at Old St. edge holders to provide information Joe’s Hall. A food security project by for the project. The workshops’ pur- E-mail: ICC Alaska has been ongoing for pose is to bring those experts in each [email protected] three years, said ICC-Alaska Presi- region together again to make sure dent James Stotts. “Carolin Behe has that the information has been cor- Photo by Diana Haecker been traveling to a number of vil- rectly summarized and evaluated, EYE ON THE PRIZE— Rainbow girl Lauren Tocktoo managed to lages in our four Alaska regions con- explained Behe. After the workshops push an egg with her nose across the finish line, during the Family Fun ducting interviews with Traditional are done, Behe will be formulating a Day held at the Rec Center in Nome on Saturday, April 19. The event of- Knowledge holders, hunters and draft final report, which is then re- fered face painting, egg coloring, a bounce house and games, to bring community leaders to talk about viewed by the 120 contributing au- awareness to April being “Child Abuse Prevention Month.” what food security means from the thors and then peer-reviewed before 2 THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Nancy, It is not his fault, thinking that he clean his house, dirt caked on his side of Brevig and still when she worst parasite I’ve seen! Her mom I live in Brevig Mission. Let’s has to take care of them —especially counters, table, and dirty dishes in needed money he’d send it and no gets her late husband’s SSI, one who talk about parasites and leeches and the daughter, but knowing them it the sink. They expect to be paid be- payments were made to pay him lives with her gets one too, and the believe me it’s not about things we won’t shame or embarrass them. cause they’re so used to it. When he back even when he took out her rest abuse the elder... can’t see and bugs. It is about human To have his neighbors go over “to has no money they won’t see him. CODs. Well you know what happens to beings leeching themselves onto eld- clean” his house for money— where They’re just getting money for dope Never mind what he needs— like parasites they die when the host dies. ers and abusing them financially; not were they when they gave him bed and bingo. He can’t say no to them. bedding, cooking pots and pans, Sincerely, just one family member but the bugs? They said they cleaned his The oldest girl is old enough to get even a new stove to cook his food, Signed but name withheld by editor whole family…like it is happening to house twice, what a joke! If they did a job! (Oh yeah) she had jobs out- instead of using a skillet. She’s the an elder here. clean we wouldn’t have had to re- A Look at the Past

Photo by Al Burgo CHOOSE RESPECT—April 17 the Bering Sea Women’s Group hosted “Choose Respect “ This event helps Alaskans to stop the epidemic of do- mestic violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse and encourages the strength to act. Shown here are (center) Attorney General Michael C. Geraghty, (right) Colleen Reynolds, and (left) Barbara Cromwell from NSHC SART.

Letters to the editor must be signed and include an COUNCIL— A pioneer settlement. address and phone number. Thank you notes and political endorsements are considered ads. The Ride to Ophir From: T. A. Rickard, Through the Yukon and Alaska, chapter 34, pages 363-380. Part II of IV good footing as compared to the of the factors enriching the Solomon (A story continued from last soggy tundra; in consequence, the River. Editorial week about Rickert’s ride on his road is in the river, and the river is in Proceeding up the river I saw sev- E-Nuff horse, Tony, to the town of Ophir. the road, making it immaterial eral derelict dredges of rudimentary When will the whining and bellyaching about Obama Care stop? Courtesy of the Carrie M. McLain whether it be labeled a water-way or design and heard the coughing of the Hey, we have it, we want it. Itʼs about time we get something good. Memorial Museum) a trail. gasoline engine actuating one that Canʼt the colossal jerks who sold their souls to the Tea Party stop In the afternoon the weather A series of short trots over the bare was still at work. Tony pricked up his yammering about it? Could they please stop playing the broken cleared sufficiently to warrant a start. gravel and a number of splashes ears and gave signs of dissatisfaction record and move on to something more constructive? As Tony was restless, I rode ahead of through the stream brought me to a with this asthmatic mechanism, but Like an army of carpenter ants they keep hacking away at the Af- the party to the road-house on the lateral gulch which I recognized, it was soon passed, like a memory of fordable Care Act. The American people are getting fed up with this East Fork of the Solomon river, ob- from description, as the one that led the crudities that have made the grinchy, counterproductive nonsense. Even our governor seems to taining directions from Mr. Leland. to the Big Hurrah mine. This is re- dredging branch of gold mining a begrudge the Medicaid supplement that would help the poor who are The trail was easy to follow, for it markable as the premier gold-quartz nightmare of blunders. desperate for health care. Why does it seem that the more affluent was mainly in the river. Soon after mine on the Peninsula, that is, a mine The seven or eight miles were members of our society are the most vocal about not providing af- starting I found that I had to cross the from which gold-bearing ore was ex- shortly covered; there had never been fordable health care? river where the water had been deep- tracted from a quartz lode, as distin- any danger of losing my way, for the Many of us can be financially marginalized by a hospital stay. Itʼs ened by a dam built by the dredging guished from the gravel of the placer river was a sufficient guide, and on not just sticker shock. The expense is mind-blowing. So when we hear company; while this ford was not deposits constituting the source of the adjoining hillslope the line of the the extreme righteous politicians continue to harp on the elimination deep enough to compel the horse to nearly all the gold won in Northern Council City & Solomon River Rail- of Obama Care we have some recourse— we can say “e-nuff” and swim it made me thoroughly wet, for Alaska. The Big Hurrah was one of way afforded assurance of the direc- vote their stingy butts out of office. — N.L.M.— I had declined the loan of rubber- the undertakings of that fine old Cal- tion to be taken, although it provided boots as being awkward when riding. ifornian Charles D. Lane. The lode no more than that, being only the On the Seward Peninsula the rubber- consists of several quartz veins tra- sign of a dormant system of trans- Illegitimus non carborundum boot is continually required; every- versing graphitic schist. The quartz portation. No trains puffed along the thing is wet; the moss is soaking, and is banded with graphite, which hin- quiet valley, no whistle broke the even when on horseback the frequent dered amalgamation, although much heavy silence; the railway was not in fording of icy-cold streams renders of the gold was so free as to be visi- operation, because the traffic was in- such protection advisable. The roads, ble. Many beautiful specimens came adequate. However, there it was: a for the most part, cling to the river from this mine, and there is no doubt continued on page 14 Member of: Alaska Newspaper Association, beds, where gravel affords fairly that the erosion of this lode was one National Newspaper Association P.O. 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THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 3 Strait Action Compiled by Diana Haecker stability, make decisions using the The Alaska Earthquake Informa- sues related to commercial activity in Alaska study and said that the min- best available information, pursue tion Center in Fairbanks reported the Arctic with some conclusions ing industry had identified the lack NOAA releases Arctic action innovative arrangements, and con- that a magnitude 5.6 earth quake oc- that seem surprising. The GAO was of an Arctic deepwater port as a con- plan sult and coordinate with Alaska Na- curred on Friday, April 18 at 10:44 tasked to produce the report because tributing factor to limited mining in The National Oceanic and Atmos- tives. The implementation plan for a.m. about 13 miles northeast of decreased seasonal sea ice continues the Arctic. pheric Administration this week re- the National Strategy was released in Noatak. to open Arctic waters for increased Senator Lisa Murkowski re- leased an action plan to implement January 2014, and it directs federal There was no damage reported. shipping, resource development and sponded to the report on and said she six goals in the Arctic: Forecast sea agencies – including the National AEIC seismologist Natasha Ruppert mining. appreciates the Government Ac- ice, improve weather and water fore- Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- said it is a notable event for that area The GAO report says that com- countability Office for its focus on casts and warnings; strengthen sci- tration – to take action on a number to experience an earthquake since mercial U.S. Arctic maritime activi- the nation’s Arctic Maritime Infra- ence to understand Arctic climate of critical Arctic issues. Those are to there are no known fault lines under- ties are expected to be limited for the structure needs. “I disagree with the and ecosystem changes; improve evolve Arctic infrastructure and neath. “That area has very little seis- next 10 years. The GAO found that suggestion that our development and stewardship and management of strategic capabilities, mic activity,” said Ruppert. The shipping companies noted higher activity are not on the rise,” ocean and coastal resources in the to enhance Arctic domain aware- AEIC recorded 40 aftershocks after costs with Arctic transits, that the Murkowski said in a statement. Arctic; advance resilient and healthy ness, to preserve Arctic region free- the Friday earthquake, the biggest cruise industry noted a lack of de- “Given the substantial lack of Arctic Arctic communities and economies dom of the seas, and one being 5.3. Ruppert said 1981 mand for Arctic cruises from the infrastructure, now is the time for the and enhance international and na- to provide for future U.S. energy saw an earthquake in that area, closer mainstream cruise consumer base United States to invest in its long- tional partnerships. security. to Red Dog mine, at a magnitude of and that the last exploratory drilling term Arctic future.” NOAA’s plan is to support the NOAAS role is to provide sci- 5.5. for oil happened in 2012. The GAO made no recommenda- White House’s National Strategy for ence, service and stewardship to the The report pointed to the need of tions. the Arctic and its implementation rapidly changing Arctic, its inhabi- information infrastructure such as A photo accompanying the one- plan. tants and the nation. GAO issues report on Arctic mapping and charting, and search page report shows a cruise ship and The National Strategy’s guiding The US Government Accountabil- and rescue services. It also mentions cargo barges parked at the Nome principles are to safeguard peace and Earthquake shakes Noatak ity Office issued a report on key is- the US Corps of Engineers/State of causeway. 28th Alaska Legislature goes into Visit our Photo Gallery at overtime www.nomenugget.net By Diana Haecker employee pay and benefits and the tion is necessary for at least 60 con- The 28th Alaska Legislature had University of Alaska System. secutive days, among other changes. to go into overtime when both the “The final budget is made up of The budget now heads to the Gov- Senate and House worked past the $5.8 billion in state general funds, $2 ernor for signature. COMMUNITY CALENDAR midnight hour on Easter Sunday to billion in federal funds and $1.3 bil- get bills passed. lion in other funds. Yet to be negoti- Arctic infrastructure In what was billed to be a session ated increases to education funding Other bills of importance to the re- Thursday, April 24 all about education, it was exactly will be placed in the capital budget,” gion include the passing of the SB that bill that is yet to be hammered a House majority press release said. 140, a bill to develop Arctic infra- *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. out and in its wake, the capital The annual operating budget is the structure such as ports, roads, emer- *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. budget needs to get passed as well. only item the Alaska Legislature is gency and telecommunication *City League Volleyball Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 pm Prior to the midnight deadline, the constitutionally mandated to accom- projects. SB140 creates incentives to *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Alaska Legislature approved in Con- plish. The budget marks a state gov- attract private investment to build in- *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m ference Committee a $9.1 billion op- ernment cost reduction of 2.2 frastructure. The bill follows some erating budget on Sunday. The percent, an equivalent of $51.4 mil- recommendations by the Alaska Arc- House approved the budget unani- lion in unrestricted general funds. tic Policy Commission. Friday, April 25 mously; in the Senate, the vote was Compromises reached between “This bill is the culmination of *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. 14-4. the House and Senate budgets in- hundreds of hours of work by the *Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon The budget deficit still will be clude $1.5 million for more frontline members of the Alaska Arctic Policy *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. nearly $1 billion. social workers in the office of chil- Commission,” said Senator Lesil *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The budget sees a $50 million re- dren’s services. 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The examination showed jury must convene within 10 days if defendant being involved while driv- transported Wongittilin to the hospi- scene. the last outgoing call was made at the defendant is in custody and ing a vehicle; the accident resulted in tal where he was pronounced dead James Goldbeck, a driver for Mr. 8:09 p.m. on April 11; the next out- within 20 days if defendant is not in injury to or the death of another per- about an hour later. Kab, observed the accident. He had going call was made to Osborne at custody. son; at the time the accident oc- The charging document states that seen the three individuals walking 1:11 a.m., according to the court doc- The Class A felony can draw zero curred, the defendant knew her Wongittilin’s son Homer and Won- north on the east side of Bering ument to 20 years and a maximum fine of vehicle was involved in an accident; gittilin’s nephew said they were Street. “James stated with words to Angstman filed a peremptory $250,000. The Class B felony could the defendant either knew of the in- walking north on Bering Street on the effect that just prior to the colli- challenge—no statement of reason draw zero to 10 years and a maxi- jury or knew that the accident was of the sidewalk when they heard a sion, he observed Wagner jump in required—on April 17 to remove mum fine of $100,000. such a nature that one could reason- “boom” and saw Wongittilin flying front of the SUV with both hands Judge Timothy D. Dooley from the Michels had an arraignment April ably anticipate that it resulted in in- through the air. above his head as if to warn the de- case. However, Angstman agreed 15 in district court on the complaint jury to a person; and the defendant The men attempted to do CPR on fendant of pedestrians walking in the Monday to allow Dooley to preside filed by police; she had another ar- did not render reasonable assistance Wongittilin before officers arrived. area,” according to the court-filed over the arraignment. raignment April 21 in Alaska Supe- to the injured person. This is a Class They described the driver of the ve- complaint. The case was transferred from dis- rior Court based on the felony B felony. hicle who they said fled on foot. Goldbeck approached the scene trict court to Alaska Superior Court indictment by the grand jury. A charging document filed April At about 1:25 a.m., according to on the west and contacted a female. April 17. Most felony cases are han- Another hearing is on the court 14 said that examination of Michels’ the statement signed by Ofc. Nick When he noticed Wongittilin’s con- dled by the Superior Court. In felony schedule for June 13. cell phone showed no calls had been Harvey, Eric Osborne arrived with dition lying in the street, he told the charges, the defendant has a right to made on the phone to summon help his daughter, Michels, in his truck. female to call 911. She replied that have a grand jury decide whether following the accident. Michels told officers she did not see she did not have a cell phone, ac- According to a complaint filed in Wongittilin in the roadway prior to cording to Goldbeck’s account in the court based on the investigation and her vehicle striking him; she only police complaint. observation by Nome Police Dept. heard a “boom.” Goldbeck went to the police sta- Nome man found dead officers Nick Harvey, Joseph Dick- Osborne, according to the com- tion and reported the collision. erson and Community Service Offi- plaint filed in court, said he received Michel’s submitted to one of three cer Carl Putman, around 1:14 a.m. a call from Michels at approximately Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Shorty before noon Saturday failed, he was pronounced dead. April 12, officers found a Ford Ex- 1:10 a.m., who relayed that she had and was found to be impaired. April 19, an ambulance was dis- Although there were no outward plorer standing in the northbound been in a collision and was “all Two later breath tests showed patched to a residence on Seppala signs of foul play, his body was lane with one headlight illuminated shook up.” readings over the legal limit of alco- Drive for a man who was not sent to the medical examiner to de- and the driver’s door open. Osborne informed police, accord- hol. breathing. Dean Pushruk, 57, was termine the cause of death. Wongittilin lay nearby with visi- rushed to Norton Sound Hospital Next of kin have been notified. where, after attempts to revive him • NJUS

continued from page 1 more people are going to find alter- hooked up, a chore performed in the natives or just move away,” NJUS utility’s stead by Robert Madden, Jr., the opportunity for NJUS to rent board chairwoman Berda Willson as a business, with part of the over- equipment to firms on water and observed. “We have to get our house head provided by NJUS. sewer construction contract work. in order before we raise rates. • Check into salvaging copper CROWLEY FUELS “While we have a few small proj- The utility should get a tight grip from the old power plant ects on the table, we are projecting a on services to be paid for by con- • Check traditional relationships related $300,000 loss of revenue,” struction projects, Willson said. between NJUS and some consumers NOME Handeland said. “All the tradeoffs have to be clear to ensure that everyone is paying For some years, the sales gener- and where ongoing projects should their shares and paying according to ated by water-sewer service has not pay for services,” she said. a uniform scale of charges. “Jump- been able to cover cash operating Several board members wanted to ing in to be a nice guy is expensive,” costs or debt service without go through the utility tariff and up- Carl Emmons, board member, said. $300,000 to $400,000 from electric date it to find ways to save. “It is the ratepayers who are being margins coming to the rescue. “If we can’t show the utility the nice guys.” NJUS set current electric rates 19 breaking even, we are in danger of • If we’re a monopoly, why do we years ago and water-sewer rates 18 not receiving grant funds,” Hande- spend money on advertising?” Em- years ago and has been able maintain land reminded the board. “We need mons wanted to know, observing that them through cost cutting meas- to make water and sewer stand on its NJUS contributes to Iditarod and ures—staff reductions, taking on own.” sponsors ballgames on the radio. new customers and rental of equip- Board members gave Handeland a • Put effort into actively selling ment to construction projects. How- list of work orders to begin to pare surplus items such as the Case back- ever, customers have paid more with the budget: hoe, perhaps worth perhaps $4,000 the addition of a fuel surcharge. • Check into technology for sav- to $5,000 to a mining crew, for ex- In 2012 and 2013, NJUS did not ing the waste energy going up the ample. charge the full fuel surcharge al- stack at the power plant. All these savings are fine, Hande- lowed by the NJUS tariff rules, fore- •Implement a company truck pol- land said, but change would not going about $650,000 in revenues, icy. Currently, according to Hande- come quickly. temporarily offset by mine sales and land, 10 employees take work trucks “We’re not going to generate the equipment rental, according to Han- home, so they can respond to utility difference between the positive col- deland. emergencies faster. Board members umn of the revenue stream and Spring is on its way – and so is Crowley! Now is the time to The board showed reluctance to said they saw employees using $700,000 in the negative column” check your tanks and place your orders. From diesel to propane, raise rates as they looked at ways to trucks for non-utility business. The board agreed that unless cuts save. While no vote can be taken • Get out of the trucked water were made up front, reductions and aviation fuel to unleaded gasoline, Crowley fuels Nome and during the work sessions, it was ap- business. The board asked Hande- would fade into the background once Norton Sound. parent that a utility cost increase will land to see if NJUS could legally the rates went up. be approved at the April 22 meeting. stop providing water to people not “The more we raise rates, the 443-2219 For news anytime, find us online at Crowley.com/Nome www.nomenugget.net 701 Lomen Ave.

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Photos by Diana Haecker FOOD SECURITY (top)— A two-day workshop at Old St. Joe’s dealt with the Inuit definition of food secu- rity in the light of a quickly changing Arctic. During the education workshop, a lunch consisting of Native foods was served, including bowhead whale from Barrow and Norton Sound salmon.

EDUCATION (left)— Nome Elementary School culture teacher Annie Conger was an invited participant in last week’s ICC Education Workshop. The workshop dealt with Native language revitalization, student suc- cess and helping Native students to reclaim their Native heritage and culture. • ICC continued from page 1 by indigenous people and based on One day was dedicated to presen- and most importantly, their Native especially language, is having a hard traditional knowledge. She hopes to tations of education systems in languages,” Conger said. time now, and we want to change The project is driven by the im- submit the final report and its rec- Canada and Greenland, to hearing “We would like for the outside that. We are fighting for our culture.” pacts of a changing climate and in- ommendations in November 2014. youth panelists and their experiences world to understand that education to There will be a report with find- dustrialization. “This historically “Part of the initiative is to educate in education, and hearing round table us is more than just the schools,” said ings and recommendations to be de- dynamic environment is undergoing people outside of the Inuit culture discussions. The next day, the educa- Stotts. “It’s community effort. We veloped into an implementation plan changes at an unprecedented rate, re- about food security seen through the tors collaborated in pairs and then in want to reach out to parents. It’s no said Stotts. sulting in an unpredictable environ- Inuit lens,” said Behe. This would small groups and finally as a whole secret that elements of our culture, ment and an increased vulnerability apply to federal agencies, the scien- group about the concerns from an in- to the food security of Inuit commu- tific community, resource managers dividual student standpoint, a com- nities, ” reads the workshop descrip- and policy makers. munity as a whole, and the state in tion. terms of educating Native children. Stotts said that food security Education Nome Elementary School culture viewed through the Inuit lens is a A separate workshop organized by teacher Annie Conger was one of the more complicated issue. “It has a ICC-Alaska tackled education. Edu- Nome educators who participated. more complicated and broader mean- cators and teachers from the North- “We brainstormed each category ing than what other people across the west Arctic Borough, the North and wrote the downfalls and how we globe would say food security Slope, Yukon-Kuskokwim and can improve them. Overall, we meant,” said Stotts. Behe explained Bering Strait region participated in wanted our Native children to suc- that the project has come up with the two-day gathering, also held at ceed in their education. We voted on more than 800 definitions for food Old St. Joe’s. the topics most important and security and it can mean anything ICC-Alaska President Jimmy thought of ways we can improve from assuring environmental health Stotts said in 2010 the ICC General through an individual standpoint, to accessibility. “Accessibility in the Assembly in Greenland decided to family, community, and state,” said western sense translates to purchas- pursue a proposal to hold an interna- Conger. ing power,” explained Behe. “For the tional conference on Inuit education. Conger said it was good to work Inuit it may mean that there are cul- “The purpose was to address what with colleagues from all across the tural and regulatory impediments to Inuit feel is necessary to have educa- state and to hear what other countries food security, not knowing how to tion be successful from an Inuit per- are doing to help their students suc- Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11. hunt because there is no transfer of spective,” said Stotts. ceed. She felt inspired by other edu- knowledge or not having fuel for the Due to a lack of funding the edu- cators, who, like her, care about their snowgo.” Stotts added that having a cation conference did not yet happen, students’ success. “What I took from Tell her you love her with an ad in healthy food security means more but workshops are being conducted the workshops is that I made friends than just having a healthy ecosystem. to prepare for the education confer- who have common concerns for their The Nome Nugget. It also means that having manage- ence that Stotts hopes may happen in students, ways on how we can work ment systems in place that help mon- the next term of the ICC. on our language revitalization, and itor and ensure that the ecosystem “It’s about more than just what how we can accomplish within a Call us at (907) 443-5235 stays healthy. “Then there is a whole goes on in the schools,” Stotts said. community as a whole, making sure political question of the management “It’s about learning what it means to our students succeed in school, and or email: [email protected] of resources,” he said. “It’s about our be a good Inuk is much more than reclaiming their heritage, culture, fishing and hunting rights and the just school work.” For example, he management of these resources. Re- said it is the cultural tradition to learn cently the Athabascan regions sub- from one’s Elders, to use one’s in- mitted a proposal at federal level, digenous language at home and to demanding to manage those re- understand proper hunting tech- sources on their own property. It’s niques. “To be successful it is im- more than an environmental issue, portant that we address this on a it’s also a political and control issue.” community level and from a broader Behe stresses that the project is led perspective,” Stotts said.

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The three cit- bond guarantees that it currently uti- HB 4 gives AGDC the authority and to a press release. sponsored by Representative izen initiatives are: 12BBAY, “An lizes in the energy sector. resources to develop, finance and op- The bill was proposed by the Gov- Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D-Sitka), Act providing for protection of Bris- “This bill gives AIDEA the tools erate a 500 million cubic feet per day ernor. Representative Charisse Millett (R- tol Bay wild salmon and waters it needs to reach out to the people gas pipeline from the North Slope, Anchorage), Representative Ben- within or flowing into the existing who are looking to invest in the serving Fairbanks and Southcentral, Official Native languages jamin Nageak (D-Barrow), 1972 Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve”; North. Right now, there is an esti- at the lowest possible cost, without Just after 3 a.m. on Monday morn- Representative Bryce Edgmon (D- 13PSUM, “An Act to tax and regu- mated $100 billion of private capital delay. “While pursuing this project, ing, the Alaska Legislature approved Dillingham), and Representative late the production, sale, and use of that is looking for investment oppor- AGDC is structured to be responsive HB 216, making each of the Native Bob Herron (D-Bethel), and had 18 marijuana”; and 13MINW, “An Act tunities in the Arctic,” said Senator if alternatives materialize that pro- languages in Alaska an official lan- other cosponsors in the House. increasing the Alaska minimum McGuire. vide greater benefit to Alaskans, in- guage of the state. The Alaska Senate In current state law, English is wage to $8.75 per hour effective Jan- McGuire is of the opinion that the cluding potential partnership with voted 18-2 to approve the measure Alaska’s only official language. This uary 1, 2015, $9.75 per hour effec- bill helps establish Alaska, and by industry on a large-diameter export today in front of dozens of support- bill expands the list to include Iñu- tive January 1, 2016 and thereafter extension the U.S., as a leader in the pipeline. Finally, HB 4 enables ers. A spontaneous grassroots sit-in piaq, Siberian Yupik, Central adjusted annually for inflation.” Arctic. “It positions us to capitalize AGDC to consider future pipelines at the Capitol involved over 100 peo- Alaskan Yup’ik, Alutiiq, Unangax, Barring the passage of substan- on the massive new opportunities that extend the benefits of natural gas ple. It started at noon and lasted until Dena’ina, Deg Xinag, Holikachuk, tially similar legislation, all three ini- and challenges coming our way such to more Alaskans. AGDC is also to 3 a.m. The measure has had tremen- Koyukon, Upper Kuskokwim, tiatives will be on the general as shipping, tourism, safety, and re- pursue a smaller diameter in-state dous public support throughout the Gwich’in, Tanana, Upper Tanana, election ballot. As required by law sponsible resource development,” gas line,” Chenault wrote. The title process, including rare applause Tanacross, Hän, Ahtna, Eyak, Tlin- for initiatives, the Lieutenant Gover- McGuire said. of the bill reads: “An Act relating to from supporters in both the Senate git, Haida and Tsimshian. Passage of nor’s office will convene public SB140 now heads to Governor the Alaska Gasline Development and House galleries and impromptu the bill will not require public signs hearings in each of the four judicial Sean Parnell for his signature. Corporation; establishing the Alaska celebrations in the Capitol hallways and documents to be printed in mul- districts at least 30 days before the Gasline Development Corporation as as the bill moved through the com- tiple languages, and it will create no election. 13SB21, the referendum to PERS/TRS an independent public corporation of mittee process. additional costs to the state. recall last session’s oil and gas tax The Legislature passed House Bill the state; establishing and relating to “In this late hour, on the night of legislation, will still appear on the 383, making a payment of $3 billion the in-state natural gas pipeline fund; Easter, we are excited to bear witness Ballot initiatives August 19 primary election ballot as in public retirement debt, which is making certain information provided to the Alaska Senate passing this his- With the Legislature still in ses- Proposition 1. lowering Alaska’s annual payments. to or by the Alaska Gasline Develop- “Almost every state is dealing with ment Corporation and its subsidiaries staggering unfunded liabilities in exempt from inspection as a public their state retirement systems,” said record…” The Public Is Invited Senator Pete Kelly (R-Fairbanks). “Unlike those states, we have re- State subsidies to refineries To An Open House With serves savings in the bank.” Before going into overtime, the The bill infuses $1 billion into the Alaska Senate approved a bill to give Public Employee Retirement System subsidies up to $10 million of state and $2 billion into the Teachers Re- assistance per year to any refinery Representative Neal Foster tirement System from the Constitu- operating in Alaska without any tional Budget Reserve Fund. showing of need. The combined unfunded liability The refineries Petro Star, owned In Savoonga & Gambell is $11.9 billion. The annual pension by the Arctic Slope Regional Corp., contributions are the largest cost and Tesoro would profit from the law Savoonga driver in the state’s operating budget. for five years. The payment of $3 billion into pub- House Bill 287 is titled, “An Act Sunday, April 27 lic retirement debt will reduce aver- relating to the determination of the age annual payments down to $369 royalty received by the state on oil 3-5 p.m. million over the next 10 years. production refined or processed in Governor Sean Parnell praised the the state; providing tax credits for Native Village of Savoonga Building Legislature for passing the legisla- qualified infrastructure expenditures tion. “The Alaska Legislature took a for in-state refineries; approving and bold step in joining me to fix one of ratifying the sale of royalty oil by the Gambell the biggest drains on our budget,” State of Alaska to Tesoro Corpora- Governor Parnell said. “Today’s ac- tion and Tesoro Refining and Mar- Monday, April 28 tion by the Legislature means future keting Company LLC; and providing generations of Alaskans will not be for an effective date.” 1-3 p.m. saddled with this debt and retirees The 40 percent tax credit would be Qerngughvik Building can be confident their pension re- paid in the form of refunded taxes or mains a promise.” cash payments to the companies in The bill sets the framework and al- exchange for “infrastructure expen- With the increase in arctic shipping how can our communities be a part of the lows for the transfer of $1 billion into ditures” at the Petro Star refineries in the Public Employees’ Retirement North Pole and Valdez and the decision making processes? How can our communities benefit? System and $2 billion into the Teach- Tesoro refinery in Kenai. And how can we protect our food resources? ers’ Retirement System from the The recent news of the shutdown Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund. of the Fairbanks Flint Hill refinery This $3 billion infusion is expected instigated the bill. Petro Star re- Please feel free to stop by and discuss this or any other issue that you would like to come from the capital budget. quested the financial aid plan be- cause of high-priced North Slope oil. your state government to address. Gasline legislation The House passed the bill last week. The Legislature also passed legis- It went through the Senate approval lation to build a large-diameter in the wee-hours of Monday morn- Rep. Foster will also be at the Gambell Dance and Potlach on Monday at 6 p.m. Alaska natural gas pipeline. The ing with a 14-6 vote. project will now move into the Pre- Democrats Hollis French, Johnny and the “Arctic Resource Development & Infrastructure” conference in the Front End Engineering and Design Ellis, Berta Gardner and Bill Wiele- Qerngughvik Building on Tuesday and Wednesday. phase to refine the cost and engi- chowski opposed the bill, as did Re- neering aspects of the project. The publicans Mike Dunleavy and Anna bill affirms the commercial agree- Fairclough. Questions? Please feel free email me at [email protected] or call toll ment signed by the state, the Alaska Democratic Senators Bill Wiele- free at 800-478-3789 4/24 Attention Gold Miners! Get the Highest Prices for Your Gold, and Win a Trip to Hawaii for 2! For each regular gold refining lot brought to GRC, you will be entered in a drawing for a free all-expenses-paid 4 night trip to Waikiki, Hawaii in 2014. Enjoy the sights and smells of Oahu! Dine at a fine restaurant and surf the island at your leisure. 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On April 17, in front of a food and supplies, and working di- too often disregarded by others, are packed ballroom at the Sheraton rectly with the guests to provide a also Bonnie’s family.” Hotel in Anchorage, the Alaska Al- safe and supportive environment for Another co-worker included the liance for Direct Service Careers pre- those in need. She typically goes way observation that, “Bonnie is a very sented Bonnie with the Outstanding beyond the call of duty, often on her understanding, caring, patient and Direct Service Professional of the own time, accompanying guests to compassionate person, who treats all Year Award for her work in the area medical and other appointments, ad- people equally.” And one of the shel- of chronic alcoholism/substance vocating on their behalf, providing ter guests wrote, “Bonnie Hahn puts abuse. Four other Alaskans in atten- rides to the airport and other destina- others before herself. She does so dance at the Full Lives Conference tions, and most important, just being much for everyone. Bless her heart!” received awards for their work with a supportive and non-judgmental From the applause Bonnie received people with traumatic brain injuries, friend. from the conference attendees, it was Photo by Sue Steinacher severe mental illness, Bonnie was nominated for the clear that those just getting to know RECOGNIZED FOR HER EFFORTS — Bonnie Hahn and NEST shel- Alzheimer’s/dementia, and develop- award by NEST staff and shelter Bonnie couldn’t have agreed more. ter monitor, Delia Oozevaseuk, who submitted comments for Bonnie’s mental disabilities. guests. One staff member wrote, nomination and also attended the Full Lives Conference. All Around the Sound New Arrivals clinic operating about two to three Bering Straits Native Corp. tions. In her new role, Aarons is re- Manager. She earned a Bachelor’s Gladys Ann Kulukhon and Ker- days twice per month.” She has shareholder promoted to Direc- sponsible for brand management, degree in Political Science with a mit Kingeekuk of Gambell an- rented office space from the Nome tor, Corporate Communications public relations, coordinating media field concentration in International nounce the birth of their son Recreation Center on Sixth Avenue. Bering Straits Native Corporation communications and helping oversee Relations from Columbia University Dawson Emmitt James For more information contact De- has announced the promotion of BSNC’s charitable giving efforts. in New York City. She is a member Aningayou Kingeekuk . He was Laune at 907-435-7060, or see Ak- BSNC shareholder Miriam Aarons to Aarons formerly served as of the Alaska Native Heritage Cen- born on April 4, at 5:23 p.m. He NaturalCare.com. Director, Corporate Communica- BSNC’s Corporate Communications ter’s Development Committee. weighed six pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 ½” in length. Maternal grandparents are James Sr. and Joann Kulukhon of Gambell. Pater- Registered dietitian nutritionists: When food is your best medicine nal grandparents are Anna Merie By Bob Lawrence, MD censed by the state, to provide treat- In the Norton Sound region we The Norton Sound Health Corpo- Rookok and Larry Kingeekuk of Alaska Family Doctor ment and prevention of disease have two sources for connecting ration’s Chronic care Active Man- Savoonga. It is happening faster now. The using medical nutrition therapy. with a Registered Dietitian Nutri- agement and Prevention (CAMP) Food and Drug Administration ap- If your mind wanders when read- tionist: program (www.nortonsound- Nina Wideman and Ian Alvanna- proves over 30 new medications ing long lists you may want to skip Kendra Miller, RD, MPH, of health.org) provides office-based di- Stimpfle are pleased to announce the each year. Many of these novel the next paragraph and just accept Miller Health Consulting etitian services in addition to drugs are now coming from the FDA the main idea that Registered Dieti- (www.millerhealthconsulting.com), screening services for diabetes and with a description that goes some- tian Nutritionists can be a vital part provides personalized nutritional cardiovascular disease. thing like this: “this medication of treating a broad span of diseases services by house call or online via In most cases, medical nutrition works in addition to diet…” and problems. telehealth. Thus far in 2014 one out of every Medical nutrition therapy is used: continued on page 10 three medications ap- to prevent diabetes; to proved by the FDA has lower the risk of heart included this phrase disease and stroke; to im- Jordan Joe Miller, 2008 NBHS graduate and 2009 about diet in the drug’s prove pregnancy out- Industrial Electricity graduate of AVTEC, a state description. comes; to increase For example, the athletic performance; to vocational technical school in Seward, has just very first medication promote weight loss (or completed his 5th year apprenticeship with IBEW. approved in 2014, called Farxiga sometimes weight gain); to treat in- (try asking your doctor for that with testinal disorders such as celiac dis- a straight face), has this official de- ease or Crohn’s disease; to treat scription: “To improve glycemic eating disorders such as anorexia or Congratulations control, in addition to diet…, in bulimia; to deter the effects of adults with type 2 diabetes. menopause and osteoporosis; to to Note that the medication is sec- lower cholesterol levels; to treat Svea Aniana Nimilgaq Signaq ondary to the diet. 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By Sarah Miller past 11 years, and Tahbone is a for- efits students gain from participating in music, in self-discipline.” by competing in events that drew The Nome Native Games Extrav- mer Arctic Winter games medalist, in the games. “First and foremost, The NYO season commences upon the physical skills necessary to aganza took place on Friday and Sat- WEIO medalist and Native Youth the games are an incentive for aca- with practices beginning in Decem- survive in Alaska’s harsh landscape. urday at the elementary school gym. Olympics medalist. demic advancement,” he wrote in an ber and January. Junior NYO stu- They were the traditional physical Events kicked off with an opening The games’ open participation email, explaining that participation dents have a statewide competition in education program for Native youth, ceremony of traditional native format allowed students to compete in the extracurricular team requires January, while the senior state com- useful for maintaining physical singing and dancing. Students en- against a diverse pool of athletes maintaining grades and focusing on petition is the last week in April, an strength, stamina, balance, agility, tered the gym carrying a wooden while also determining which stu- academic growth. event that is sanctioned by the Cook and cooperation. pole carved into the shape of an dents would be representing Nome in The health benefits of the training Inlet Tribal Council. CITC consid- While some events had individu- eagle, suspending from its beak the individual events at the NYO Games and practices are a benefit as well. ers NYO a year-round program; als competing against one another, NYO Spirit Ball. The athletes are in Anchorage next weekend. Nome Irelan said, “I hope to instill good however, the school district does not the main focus of competition was to given a ribbon with their name on it students will compete in several healthy exercise habits and training sponsor coaches and practices until challenge oneself. The games also to hang on one of the tiers of the events at the games, including those for a lifetime of exercise. I love the winter. provided youth with an opportunity Spirit Ball, depending on how far mentioned above, as well as Scissor philosophy of the Native games in Irelan’s practice regimen is a two- to exhibit their physical skills to vil- they progress in the games. Broad Jump, Eskimo Stick Pull, In- which everyone helps one another hour daily routine beginning with lage elders and hunting leaders, who Students and community mem- dian Stick Pull, Toe Kick, One Arm even in intense competition. The focus and breathing drills, followed would be looking for future bers of all ages were welcome to par- Reach, Alaskan High Kick, Wrist better your competition, the better by light aerobics and stretching. crewmembers. ticipate in traditional events Carry, Two Foot High Kick, and Seal you are. I want to instill the idea that Three days a week are the heavy According to the World Eskimo- including the One Foot High Kick, Hop. Judges for the Extravaganza work, practice, and dedication make practice days with 30 minutes of in- Indian Olympics website, certain Leg Wrestling, and the Kneel Jump. included famous former Olympians improvement. We measure each tense drills at 30-second intervals. events, such as the One- and Two- More advanced events were reserved such as David Thomas from Palmer, event so that students can set specific Students drill in each event, because Foot High Kick, served a traditional for students on the grade school and a Congressional NYO Athlete, as goals, work toward them, and meas- at home meets, each student will purpose in earlier times. For exam- middle/high school teams. The Na- well as Nome residents Boogles ure their progress.” compete in each event. When par- ple, a single high kick into the air tive Youth Olympics teams are Johnson and Marjorie Tahbone. While students may find them- ticipating in away meets, competi- might have been a visual signal from coached by Hank Irelan and Marjorie Irelan, in his 11 years of coaching selves particularly skilled in an indi- tion in the events is limited. a hunter to the village members that Tahbone. Irelan has coached for the for NYO, speaks of the multiple ben- vidual event, Irelan doesn’t allow Events are divided by gender, an animal has been harvested or is them to specialize. Students are re- with some being single elimination nearby, alerting the village members quired to practice and compete in and others, such as the Indian Stick to prepare to assist. The Two Foot each of the ten events. “Each game Pull and Eskimo Stick Pull, as dou- High Kick may have been a signal is designed to improve and supple- ble elimination. Seeding for these that a whale was killed and help from ment every other game,” explained events is done at random, rather than village members was needed to bring Irelan. “The most forbidden word is by weight class. In the Toe Kick, it ashore. The Kneel Jump, in which ‘can’t’.” One Arm Reach, Alaska High Kick students swing their arms to propel Senior Andrea Irrigoo, who has and the One and Two Foot High Kick themselves from a kneeling to a been participating in the NYO events, athletes are given three tries standing position without losing bal- Games for four years, commented, “I to qualify for competition. During ance, evolved from the speed, agility, have fun participating in the games, the competition, the height or dis- and balance required to hop across but it’s also good for me. It’s differ- tance of these events is increased at sea ice bobbing up and down in the ent from all other sports— it’s com- intervals until the athletes can go no water. petition against myself, it’s different higher or further. Irelan points to modern day uses kinds of workouts, and it’s a fun ac- The events in the NYO Games for the skills required to compete in tivity to do against different people. evolved from traditional village and these events. “Get a snowmachine I find joy and health in competing. It inter-village gatherings, in which stuck, and you will use the Eskimo helps me challenge myself in school, people would entertain one another continued on page 9

Photo by Logan Hebel Photo by Janeen Sullivan ONE HAND REACH— Emily Pomrenke shows perfect form during GIRL’S SEAL HOP— Madison Johnson competes in the girl’s seal hop during the Nome Native Games Ex- the one hand reach. travaganza. THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 9 BSSD holds NYO event in Gambell

By Jeffrey Erickson kimo dancing. but powerful) dominated the compe- alakleet rode the performance of events) was enough to edge Garnie, Tina Fey’s oft-repeated quote, “I The final two events on the final tition. Unalakleet’s Johnson repeated their male Seal hoppers to squeak who had similar versatility. can see Russia from my house!” was day are dissimilar, in general the big, in the Seal Hop, going almost twice past the Teller Aklaqs by a single The BSSD team heads to Anchor- an actuality last week for 120 Bering broad-shouldered athletes dominate as far as his nearest competition and point for the team title. The same age with high hopes and anticipation Strait School District student-ath- the Eskimo Stick Pull and the youngster Marilyn Moore (Golovin) was true in the boys “Most Out- for the State NYO Championships at letes who met on the shores of the smaller, lean kids excel at the Seal outlasted more experienced hoppers standing Athlete” award as Johnson’s the Dena’ina Center, April 24-26. Bering Sea in windy Gambell for the Hop. It was no different this year as to win her division. gold in the Seal Hop was enough to 29th Annual Native Youth Olympics repeat winners from Teller, James Is- There has never been a tighter break a tie with Okbaok. Campbell’s tournament. abelle and Jazzlyn Garnie (smaller race for the top team award as Un- overall excellence (medals in 7 of 10 With the graduation of three-time “Athlete of the Year” winners, Stuart Towarak (Unalakleet) and Tahnee Esparza (Golovin) the door was open for new stars to shine and shine they did. The Native Youth Olympic games are comprised of 10 events, all de- rived from indigenous competitions that built strength and agility or cel- ebrated special accomplishments. They are a mixture of power, en- durance and brute strength so there are opportunities for students of all ages and sizes to excel. It is open to all students from grade 7 through grade 12. The tournament opened with the relatively new Indian Stick Pull that mimics the grasping of a slippery fish. It has become a more pleasing event with the ability to more ac- tively push, pull, wiggle and twist the greased stick. The kicking com- petitions brought the crowd to the edge of their seats as the athletes soared to incredible heights. Early on it was obvious that the Gambell fans were familiar with the events and vocal in their support of their local heroes. Lead amongst that group was the Kneel Jump world record holder Apaay Campbell who is a remark- able all-around athlete and quickly established herself as a prime candi- date for the “Most Outstanding” award. The second day of competition was marked with many strong per- formances, most notably Campbell’s dynamic leap to a BSSD record in the Kneel Jump. She was just a little shy of her World Record and expec- tations will be high as she heads to State. The Toe Kick had repeat champions in Cameron Okbaok (Teller) and Jonisha Wilson (Unalak- leet) and Unalakleet’s Aucha John- son exploded with three gold medals in the three high kick events of the day (Alaskan, 2 foot and 1 foot). The Photo by Jeff Erickson evening was capped with a wonder- SKY HIGH— Head judge John Waghiyi needs a chair and a pole to set- Photo by Jeff Erickson ful celebration of culture with the tle the ball in the One-Foot High Kick during the NYO events in Gam- WINNER—Jazzlyn Garnie of Teller shows perfect form as she wins the very popular blanket toss and Es- bell last week. Three competitors hit the ball at 98”. One-Foot High Kick, reaching the ball at 77 inches.

DoD you kknow off an outstandingtt di person in your hometown? Bering Straits Native Corporation is accepting nominations for its second annual Young Providers Award, which honors two young people who contibute to the health and well-being of their families and community.

Photo by Janeen Sullivan INDIAN STICK PULL— Logan Hebel, left, tries to outmaneuver his son, Owen Hebel, right, during the Indian Stick Pull. • NYO

continued from page 8 Nome youth. Sitnasuak is currently the largest supporter. Over the years, Stick Pull to get it out. Go hunting Nome Eskimo Community, on the ice and you may need the Toe CHARR, Nome Discovery Tours, Kick. Getting across the tundra tus- and individuals including Alice Ro- socks, you need agile feet. You’ll goff and Rob Luce have contributed need the Indian Stick Pull to grab a to the travel expenses as well. Irelan flopping fish. Want to jump higher commented, “Many state tourna- for basketball and volleyball? Train ments would not happen without their support.” for the two and one foot kicks. Need Learn more and access the nomination form Irelan encourages community some help for wrestling? Try the by visiting www.beringstraits.com/youngproviders members to come to home NYO Kneel Jump.” or by calling 907.443.5252. Students are supported in the fi- events, and to support the youth who nancial requirements to travel to are participating in these games. competitions by a variety of individ- “The games are important. They dis- uals and organizations in Nome. The tinguish Alaska from all other states. school district is usually able to fund They keep the old time Alaska mem- ories alive, and they are also signifi- travel for two individuals, so com- On The Edge of TomorrowTomorrow munity members are important to cantly valuable today.” making the NYO Games possible for 10 THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 HEALTH THE NOME NUGGET The nutrition facts panel: Linking health to food By Kendra Miller, panel. Research shows the U.S. pop- tion averages for potassium and Vi- updated to reflect current recommen- tute of Medicine. MPH, RDN, LD ulation is consuming too much tamin D are low. As consumers we dations for such items. The new “Total fat,” “saturated fat,” and Miller Health Consulting, LLC added sugar; this is an approach to then have the opportunity to better numbers will reference current nutri- Determining what foods are reduce that amount. Evaluation post monitor foods that affect blood pres- ent recommendations from the Insti- continued on page 11 healthy and nutritious can be a implementation will determine sure and bone health when these nu- challenge. In 1990, the U.S. Food whether or not the addition is effec- trients are listed. and Drug Administration (FDA) tive at reducing added sugar levels Daily Values will be revised for helped make health decisions eas- among the total population. sodium, dietary fiber, and Vitamin D. ier for consumers by requiring a Requirements for Vitamins A and The Daily Values column should be black and white Nutrition Facts C will be replaced with data for used to calculate daily nutrient rec- panel on many of the foods we eat. potassium and Vitamin D. 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FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 11 Obituaries Ella SaGaaNa after Ella’s birth, Mrs. Noonooruk Solid Green Bingo Hall, as well, she in the comfort of our Lord and Sav- died from complications. Winton enjoyed “winning on iGGituks!” ior Jesus Christ. Weyapuk Lathim and Carrie Weyapuk were contacted Ella always looked forward to the Ella had a special place in her Ella SaGaaNa Weyapuk was born and they adopted Ella. Ella died fall harvest of Wales clams that heart welcoming Louie and Leeann on September 18, 1944 to the late peacefully at home on February 28, washed up annually. She loved her Green’s son Michael Green and Phillip and Mary SaGaaNa 2014. tipshuqs, miziiGaqs and ung- asked to give him one of his Inupiaq Nunooruk of Wales, Alaska. Shortly She was raised in Wales, attended maluukuks. “Oh my, don’t forget my names – Iyolook after her late grade school there and attended naGunuaqs!” and finally “Ah heck, brother. When she thought of her high school in Chemawa, Oregon. just send what-ever you can!” This late brother Walter Weyapuk she After high school she met and mar- was always a quote she used every would say she had her own Iyolook! ried Ron Lathim; they adopted their fall to her Wales family and “please one and only child Ronnie May send freight collect,” “You betcha!” The family would like to thank Lathim. Ella was blessed with five was always a lasting expression of the following organizations and grandchildren. She and Ron even- hers. individuals: tually separated. Later on in life she She was respectful and generous Wales Native Corporation, met Ken Adkisson who she lived to anyone she got to know. Ella NSEDC, NSHC and staff, Pastor with until her passing. Ella and Ken loved to kunuukowroq in her Kini- Karen Sonray of Our Savior were very fond of their numerous gan (Inupiaq) dialect with her friends Lutheran Church, Bering Air, Wales pet dogs over the years and their and family. Her first cousin Mrs. Es- IRA,Cremation Society of Alaska, pets always had unusual and comi- ther Bourdon recalls, calling her Ken Adkisson, Jeri H. Komonaseak, cal names. Ella had a love for her younger cousin Ella to get the right Jasmin A. George (auntie’s favorite house dogs and happily walked pronunciation of words spoken in Wells Fargo banker!), Dorothy Brenda Pisuktuag Tokienna them throughout Nome. their dialect. Ella thought of family Dickson, Pamera Simpson, Lydia Ohrstedt Ella was employed in Nome as a and friends in Wales and called often Wilson, Phillip “Sonny” Kugzruk, housekeeper at the Polaris Hotel for to ask how they were, requesting Alyce Walluk, Dolly Kugzruk, Eliz- many years. As well, Ella was al- prayers for everyone in the region. abeth Kugzruk, Robert Sherman , Brenda Pisuktuag ways generous in lending a helping She would always call her nieces and our late auntie Harriet Tevuk Simp- Tokienna Ohrstedt hand for her family and friends and nephews by their Inupiaq names in- son, Deborah Lagneaux and Mike Brenda Pisuktuag Tokienna had a soft spot for her niece Lucy stead of the English names. Scott, the late Wiley Scott and his Ohrstedt died on April 19, at her May Kitchen and for her brothers Ella is survived by her long-time wife Kitty, Marie and panik Char- home in Woodstock, GA. Walter and Louie Weyapuk’s chil- companion Ken Adkisson of Nome, lene Saclamana, Gilbert Oxereok, She is preceded in death by her dren. her only daughter Ronnie May Melinda Olanna and the Wales parents, Robert and Katie Tokienna, She cheerfully greeted people and Walling (Xander Koehler) her older Choir of the Wales Lutheran her siblings Fred Tokienna, Brenda was always friendly to people she sister Maggie Komonaseak and Church. We also would like to Tokienna, Irene Kakik, Jonah Toki- knew or just met, she never forgot a brother Winton “Spuk” Weyapuk and thank those we may have over- enna, Leah Tokienna, Daisy Gault, name or acquaintance. She enjoyed her biological siblings on the looked and appreciate all the prayers Marion Tokienna and Florence attending the annual Kingikmuit Nunooruk’s side, her grandchildren: and generosity given to Ella during Weyapuk; and by her nephews Gary Dance Festival since its inception Tiffany Janelle Kristina Nicole her time of need. God bless you all Gault, Bobby Gault, Richard Toki- and looked forward to participating Lathim, Kelsie Renee’ Walling, richly! enna, Robert Tokienna Sr. and as long as her health permitted her Samantha Korrine Walling and Drew Ella requested that her ashes be Michael Weyapuk. Ella SaGaaNa Weyapuk to. She loved to play bingo at the Brady Walling, numerous nieces and scattered at MiLiitaGvik, her late She is survived by her husband, Lathim nephews, great nieces and great Dad and Mom’s camp northwest of Robert J. Ohrstedt and sister Emily nephews as well as great-great nieces Wales, Alaska. Tooshuk Brooks; sister-in-law and nephews and one great-great- Honorary Pallbearers: Winton Sharon Ohrstedt; her nieces Geri Di • Nutrition facts great nephew. She was preceded in Weyapuk, Luther Komonaseak, Lucchio, Bonnie Nicholson, Kathy death by her birth parents as well as Terry Komonaseak, Jay Wellert, Caswell, Karen Beard, Leah H. continued from page 10 can expect to hear more on the future her dad and mom, the late Winton Sean Komonaseak Sr., Harold Ah- Canfield, Lucille Weyapuk, Roberta “trans fat” will continue to be listed; changes to the food we eat. and Carrie Weyapuk, siblings; Her- masuk Jr. and Brian Weyapuk. Tokianna and Brenda Tokienna; her however, “calories from fat” will be Although these are major changes bert, Martin, Harry, Isaac, Emma, nephews Dan Gault, Joseph Kakik, eliminated from the Nutrition Facts to the food industry and today’s con- Walter, Illene, Amos, Louis Johnson Wally Kakik, Reuben Nicholson, panel. Research has shown it is not sumers, it is important to note that and Eddie. Norman Ongtowasruk, Robert Tok- the amount of fat that is of most im- the healthiest decisions we can make The late favorite first cousin of portance but the type of fat. Unfor- do not require a list of data. Food in Ella’s was Harriet Simpson (Tevuk) . continued on page 14 tunately, there are currently no its most natural form does not war- They were very close since they propositions to substitute saturated rant a Nutrition Facts panel. To put could remember. Even through fat with values for omega-3 or this into practice, it is healthier for us adulthood they never forgot each omega-6 fatty acids leaving it up to to eat an orange rather than drink a other during special holidays and the consumer to decipher what foods glass of orange juice. In the com- their birthdays, they both had a gen- contain these healthier fats. mon instance when we are unable to uine care, love and affection for each The changes proposed are the first consume food in its natural form, other. Ironically, Harriet died prior Church Services major changes since 2006 when using the Nutrition Facts panel can to Ella – two months to the day! “trans fat” was added to the label. help us make healthier decisions for Harriet passed the late evening of Directory The FDA is accepting public com- our families and ourselves. 12/28/13 and Ella the early morning ment on the proposal for a total of 90 hours of 02/28/14. They are resting days. 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NOW taking applications for one-bedroom 5.Ensure the Kawerak Corporate Calendar is unfurnished apartments, heat included maintained and updated regularly and as neces- sary. Ensure the Ublugiaq and Talialuk Board “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) Room Reservation calendars are maintained and •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided is committed to providing quality health services updated regularly and as necessary. 6. Screen calls, make appointments and travel •Rent based on income for eligible households and promoting wellness arrangements for the President and Administration •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development within our people and environment. staff. 7. Schedule and coordinate all travel for Kawerak 515 Steadman Street, Nome Executive Committee and Full Board Meetings, dispense per diem and honorarium fees to Board EQUAL Available position: Members. OPPORTUNITY 8. Ensure that board resolutions are properly for- EMPLOYER matted. Maintain all resolutions adopted by the Cook II Board of Directors. (907) 443-5220 9. Record and transcribe minutes for all Executive, PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 Purpose of Position: Full Board and other assigned meetings. Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager 10. Develop Summary of Motions and Action Items Prepare quality foods for patients and employees. after the Executive or Full Board meetings. 11. Lead & assist in compilation the Kawerak Full Board and Program Report packets. Job Specific knowledge is listed below: 12. Update Board Policies and Procedures docu- Classifieds · Knowledge of instutional food preparation standards and practices ments as necessary, and ensure that new board members receive Board Policies and Procedures. Hard Hat rated Comm Diver w/5yr East Beach · Knowledge of menu planning, recipe usage and quantities 13. Provide technical assistance and training to Regarding Scott Travis— Your rent payment of Permit looking for 8” Dredge/Investors to staff responsible for developing Board Committee $140.00 (2012) $280.00 (2013) and annual labor lease/buy/build. 727-457-9556 Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: Reports. payment of $1,120.00 (2013) for our claims in 4/10-17-24-5/1 14. Provide assistance to Administration staff for Nome, Alaska are due. Failure to pay will result · Ability to work with food preparation equipment and tools safely special projects and events. in forfeiture of your portion of these claims. Nome liquor license available. Asking · Ability to foster teamwork among staff 15. Compose letters and answer routine corre- Submit payment to Stanley DʼOrio, 491 Dead $200,000. Contact Joseph Miller at RE/MAX Dy- spondence including donation requests. River Road, Bowdoin, Maine 04287. namic if interested. (907) 351-4794 16. In Charge of ordering, inventory and sales of 1/30 thru 4/24 4/24-tbd Minimum Requirements Kawerak logo store merchandise. 17. This position is expected to occasionally attend Education Degree Program evening meetings, or meetings out of town, which High School Diploma or Equivalent requires time and/or travel during the evenings, weekends, and holidays. 18. Other duties as assigned by the Kawerak Experience General (Non-supervisory) Supervisory President. Amount: 6 year(s) 0 (years) QUALIFICATIONS: Type: working as a cook in hospital, 1.High school diploma or G.E.D. plus two years of work experience in the clerical field. institutional or restaurant setting 2. Must be dependable, self-motivated and able to ICANS work with minimum supervision. 3. Must possess strong research, writing and ver- Must have both general and supervisory bal communication skills. Strong orga- experience if indicated. nizational skills required. will be selling 4. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality. 5. Must possess computer, keyboarding and office Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc. skills are required. Experience with Mi- crosoft Word, Excel, Power Point re- State of Alaska Food Safety Certificate within one year quired. geraniums and of hire. 6. Must be able to type 50 wpm with accuracy. 7. Must be willing and able to travel. For an application, detailed job description or more information, please contact us: 8. Valid Alaska Drivers License and safe driving [email protected] record are required. bedding plants (907) 443-4573 Native preference per Public Law 93-638. (907) 443-2085 fax (Approved 5-21-2013) www.nortonsoundhealth.org mid May. 4/24-5/1 NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. 4/24/14

All Along the Seawall NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT two counts of Disorderly Conduct. She was trans- warrant on Adrienne Michels for Manslaughter, MEDIA RELEASES 04-14-14 through 04-20- ported to AMCC where she was held without bail. Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and DUI. Adri- 14 enne Michels was remanded to AMCC and held Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- On 04/14 at 12:38 p.m. the Nome Police De- on $50,000 bail plus the requirement for a third suance of citations or the act of arrest does not partment was dispatched to a residence on East party custodian. assign guilt 3rd Ave for a reported domestic dispute. Investi- to any identified party. gation revealed that there was a verbal alterca- On 4/15 at 2:49 p.m. NPD received a report of  tion between a male and female couple. Situation an unsafe vehicle being operated on C St. The On 04/14 at 12:34 a.m. while on routine pa- was resolved by separation. driver, Alexei Klutchnikov, was contacted at a  trol, Frieda Okoomealingok was contacted out- business on C St. Alexei did not have insurance side a bar on Front St. Records showed she is On 04/14 at 1:40 p.m. the Nome Police De- for the vehicle, nor a valid Alaska driverʼs license on felony probation and not allowed to consume partment was dispatched to a residence on Sep- to operate motorized vehicles. Alexei was warned Recruiting alcohol. Frieda showed signs of being highly in- pala Dr. to assist the Building Inspector remove not to operate the vehicle until he obtains the re- toxicated and was eventually arrested for Violat- occupants from the residence. The residents quired documents from the DMV. ing Conditions of Felony Probation. were given an eviction notice several days prior in an effort to comply with a large human feces On 4/15 at 2:48 p.m. while on routine foot pa- On 04/14 at 3:30 a.m. the Nome Police De- development, and after failing to comply the build- trol along Front St., a group of people were con- partment responded to the west side of town for a ing was condemned. tacted behind a business. The officer observed Part-Time Field disturbance. The investigation led to the arrest of Nancy Kiyuklook to be in possession of an open Ann Soolook for Assault in the 4th Degree and On 04/14 at 4:02 p.m. NPD served an arrest alcoholic beverage outside a licensed premises. Representatives Nancy was eventually cited for Open Container. On 4/15 at 3:05 p.m. a business owner called  to report that they caught a thief in their business. In Nome, AK While the dispatcher was still obtaining informa- tion from the owner, the suspect fled the scene  with the owner catching the 17-year-old male a short distance from the business. Officers arrived a moment later and transported the juvenile to SITNASUAK . . B x 905 o N l k 997 2 P O o ome, A as a 6 NPD to issue a Minor Consuming Alcohol citation. $13.18 - $16.88 per hour NATIVE CORPORATION (907) 387-1200, Fax (907) 443-3063 The juvenile was then transported to a sober rel-

ative.       Plus COLA On 4/15 at 7:43 p.m. NPD responded to a Bonanza Express Store is currently recruiting for enthusiastic, reliable people to join their highly intoxicated female on Third Avenue. The in- store team vestigation led to Roxanne Campbell being taken  to the hospital for medical clearance and the     transported to AMCC for a Title 47 hold.       On 4/15 at 10:40 p.m. Nome Police Depart-            ment responded to an anonymous tip concerning     someone violating probation on Third Avenue. The investigation led to the arrest of Jimmy

     !             ! ! "#$  Weyiouanna for violating his probation. He was     # "  %# &   $   # !&!!#  %$ #    transported to AMCC and transferred into their  !  ! !!  $  $     !!   %#  custody. No bail was set.         %     ! !! # #  !#    !   On 4/15 at 11:50 p.m. NPD responded to a re-  #   $ #    $    '!%  &   $      '$ # port of an intoxicated male with no shoes leaving ! !   # #&   $ $   #   $!   $! %   %#! # a bar on Bering St. The investigation led to Lester     "         Nupowhotuk being taken to AMCC for a Title 47 12-hour hold.  " # ! 1) (   ! ! $ )*+)  !   * , On 4/16 at 10:28 p.m. NPD responded to a re- port of an ATV accident on the West Beach area 2) - .    %      !$ $      of town. David Magliocca was transported to the  ! "#  / !!    &  '  3) hospital, by EMS, for treatment of his injuries. 4) 0! !"*  12   '  $    %      5) &    &!  &!   "! &!   !  On 4/16 at 8:52 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- 6) &!%  " !!       ment responded to a call of a highly intoxicated 7) &!%  "   !%$$$   male on Front Street. When officers arrived, Al  & '  &()* #&' 8) &!%     "# "!    '$  $   %!  Wayne was passed out behind a local business 9) &!% ! %&   on Front Street. Al Wayne was taken to Norton 10)     # &!    !"!! Sound Regional Hospital for medical attention. A * *   short time later, Al Wayne was taken to the Nest  !$3 !!!  Shelter.

   -   ! $   !%4&$ $!  "5 /    $! %$  On 4/17 at 8:06 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- ment responded to a local Front Street business !   !  &$ /$ 6 %#6 7 89:;<9  $!4  %=   where two intoxicated males were fighting. When + + ,--&* #&'- ' -. '   ,--&* #&'- ' - '   '   officers arrived, one male was taken to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical attention. /*/**0 + 12* ( *0 + 12 * (  "5 /   3$! % 36   !!&    "  !     !" The other male was gone on arrival. At a later 5   ! 8>/ / 8;+, continued on page 13 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 13 • Seawall Sitnasuak Native Corporation Pushruk was declared deceased at Norton Sound scene on a Blue Yahama Big Bear 400 ATV prior 41st Annual Shareholders continued from page 12 Regional Hospital after failed attempts to resusci- to Officers arriving on scene. NPD would like to time, the second male was located and taken to tate him. No foul play was suspected during the remind everybody to lock up their vehicle, garage, Meeting will be held May 31, 2014 the Nest Shelter. The first male was medically re- course of investigation. Mr. Pushruk is believed and home doors to prevent any loss of belong- leased and taken to the Nest Shelter. The situa- to have died due to unexplained and unexpected ings. at the Nome Elementary School in tion was done by separation and charges were origins. forwarded to the district attorneyʼs office. On 04/20 at 9:26 a.m. Scott Handley was is- Nome, Alaska at 10:00am. If you will be unable On 04/19 at 12:29 a.m. the Nome Police De- sued a citation for operating an off road vehicle on to attend, please join us via the internet for our On 4/17 at 2:06 a.m. Nome Police Depart- partment was dispatched to a residence on Sec- a state highway after he was observed driving a ment responded to a report of Lesley Ellanna vi- ond Ave. for an intoxicated female refusing to side-by-side east on Seppala Drive. second annual live-stream of the Annual Meeting. olating the conditions of her release. The leave a residence. The investigation led to the ar- investigation led to the arrest of Lesley for one rest of Joan Miller for Criminal Trespass 1 and Re- On 04/20 at 11:15 a.m. Tracy R. Harrington misdemeanor charge of violating the Conditions sisting Arrest. Joan was remanded to AMCC and was arrested on a warrant stemming from a pre- Any questions or need help please call David of her Release and another for Habitual Minor held on $1,000 bail. vious case that was issued by the Alaska State Consuming Alcohol. She was transported to Troopers. Evans at (907) 387-1226 or email at AMCC; bail was set at $1,500. On 4/19 at 4:23 a.m. NPD responded to a fight in progress on Front St. The victim was trans- On 04/20 at 1:49 p.m. Bryce Warnke-Green [email protected]. On 04/17 at 10:41 a.m. NPD responded to the ported to the Hospital via ambulance for injuries was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a Nome-Beltz High School and issued a citation to sustained in the altercation. John Shelp, the ag- revoked or suspended driverʼs license after being a student for possessing cigarettes while at the gressor, was arrested for Assault in the 4th degree stopped for operating a off-road vehicle on a state high school. and transported to AMCC. highway.

On 4/18 at 11:01 a.m. NPD responded to the On 04/19 at 3:53 p.m. the Nome Police De- On 4/20 at 11:41 p.m. Police Officers observed NSEDC First Quarter Meeting Schedule Nome-Beltz High School for a 13-year-old juve- partment was dispatched to a residence on G St. a vehicle travelling on Front St above the posted nile in possession of a tobacco product. The fe- for a reported assault taking place. Investigation speed limit. A traffic stop was conducted and offi- Chairman Dan Harrelson has set the dates for NSEDC’s male was cited for Minor In Possession of resulted in the arrest of Edwin Punguk for DV As- cers contacted Michael Christian III, 34, who ad- first quarter meetings to be held at the Aaron Paneok & Tobacco and transported to a safe residence. sault IV. E. Punguk was remanded to AMCC and mitted that the registration to the vehicle was not held there without bail. current and that he did not possess current insur- Myles Gonangnan Memorial Hall in Unalakleet. On 04/18 at 7:28 p.m. NPD responded to a ance for the vehicle. Michael was subsequently call of a dirt bike being operated on Front St. The On 04/20 at 2:38 a.m. while at a Bar on Front issued two citations; one for Operating a Vehicle WWeednesdayy,, April 30, 2014 investigation led to the arrest of William Morgan St for an unrelated call Police Officers contacted with Expired Registration and the other for Motor for Driving with a License Suspended and Pro- Derak Otton, 24, who was refusing to leave the Vehicle Insurance Required and was released Executive Committee ...... 9:00 a.m. bation Violation. He was then remanded to establishment. Upon contact, Derak was found to from the scene. AMCC, where he was held without bail. be highly intoxicated and was subsequently ar- Rules & Bylaws Committee ...... 1 0:00 a.m. rested for Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree On 04/20 at 7:39 p.m. NPD responded to an Fisheries Development Committee ...... 11:30 a.m. On 4/18 at 9:51 p.m. Nome Police Depart- and Drunk On Licensed Premises and was re- assault behind the Visitors Center. During officers ment Officers responded to a residence on manded to AMCC with a bail set at $750. investigation it was determined Nancy Kiyuklook NSSP Working Group ...... 1:00 p. m. Fourth Ave for the report of vandalism to a vehi- assaulted another individual. The report was Finance Committee ...... 2:30 p. m. cle. Further investigation revealed that Charles On 4/20 at 5:01 a.m. NPD responded to the taken and will be forwarded to the district attorney. Alvanna, 20, had arrived at the residence intoxi- hospital for a report of suspicious activity happen- Scholarship Committee ...... 4:00 p. m. cated, was told to leave and subsequently broke ing in the parking lot. The two suspects fled the the window out on the apartment ownerʼs vehi- Thursdayy,, May 1, 2014 cle. Charles fled the scene prior to officer arrival and charges will be forwarded to the District At- Board of Directors Meeting ...... 9:00 a.m. torney for disposition. Trooper Beat NSEDC welcomes member communitttyy residents at meetings. Portions of these On April 12, at 4:18 a.m. the Alaska State Driving While License Revoked, driving without On 04/19 at 11:55 a.m. the Nome Police and Troopers received a report of an overdue motorist vehicle insurance, and Failure to Stop for a stop meetingss,, howeverr,, may be held in exxxeecutive session. Volunteer Ambulance Departments were dis- between Nome and Teller. A subsequent search sign. patched to a residence on Seppala Dr. for a re- located Warren Lake III, 38, about 10 miles from port of a male who was not breathing. Dean Teller. The road between Nome and Teller is not On April 13, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Ed- maintained in winter and Lakeʼs vehicle became ward Ungott, 19, of Gambell, was arrested after stuck in snow. an investigation revealed that he had consumed NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS alcohol in violation of his probation. Ungott was On April 12, at 2:10 p.m. AST stopped a vehi- telephonically arraigned and released. Major Subdivision cle for a traffic violation in Nome. Frank Kavair- A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CON- look Sr., 63, was subsequently issued citations for continued on page 14 DUCTED DURING A REGULAR MEETING  OF THE NOME PLANNING COMMISSION TO SEEK COMMENTS ON THE Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders FOLLOWING: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Approval of a preliminary plat for a major subdivision from TO BE HELD IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Nikolai Ivanoff for the property located at Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 West 7th Avenue Sons Subdivision, Lots 1-5. DATE:Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Voting shareholders who are at least 18 years of age and wish to run for one of the five Board TIME: 7:00 p.m. of Director’s seats open for election are requested to send a LETTER OF INTENT, including LOCATION: City Hall Chambers USDA Choice Beef Dakota Buffalo current address, telephone number and a RESUME listing qualifications to: Conditional Use Permit A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CON- Nominating Committee DUCTED DURING A REGULAR MEETING Bush Orders • Custom Cuts Bering Straits Native Corporation OF THE NOME PLANNING COMMISSION P.O. Box 1008 TO SEEK COMMENTS ON THE Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken Nome, Alaska 99762 FOLLOWING: Approval of a conditional use permit from IMPORTANT- all letters of intent and resume must be postmarked by June 16, 2014 GCI for the General Use District, 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com 4/24,5/1 Block 52, Lot 13 ptn. Retail: 907-344-4066 • Wholesale: 907-349-3556 • Toll Free 800-478-3556 DATE: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 TIME: 7:00 p.m. 7521 Old Seward Highway, Ste.E • Anchorage, AK 99518 • Fax 907-522-2529 LOCATION: City Hall Chambers 4/24-5/1

8S NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Native Village of Elim and Kawerak Transportation Program 8S Long Range Transportation Plan & Tribal Safety Management 20W Plan Update Wednesday, April 23, 2014 11:00AM at the IRA 23W 22W 21W Office. Questions? Contact: Sean McKnight, P.E. (907) 443- 4395 or [email protected] Lands Closed to Hunting and Guiding in the Vicinity of Golovin Bay

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Golovin Native Corporation 9S Native Village of Diomede and Kawerak Transportation 99S (Private Lands) Program Long Range Transportation Plan & Tribal Safety Alaska Native Allotment Management Plan Update Friday, April 25, 2014 11:00AM at (Private Lands) r the IRA Office. Questions? Contact: Sean McKnight, River P.E. (907) 443-4395 or [email protected] Fish R kkRi Contact: Golovin Native Corporation RRiver (907)779-3251 err cchauik NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Kac

Native Village of Shishmaref and Kawerak Transportation . 10S CrC Program Long Range Transportation Plan & Tribal Safety 10S kkC Management Plan Update Saturday, April 26, 2014 12:00PM at enik Community Hall. Questions? Contact: Sean McKnight, Golovin LagoonL CheeC

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12S nnt PoiPPoint King Island Native Corporation Rooocky P ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING NOTICE TO SPORT HUNTERS, GUIDES & PILOTS APRIL 26, 2014 rbyby The Pubilc is reminded that lands within the shaded Dararbya ppe Da 2/'67-2(·6,1120( areas on the map are predominantly privately owned Cap 13S Golovin Native Corporation Shareholders VOTING 1:00pm-4:00pm by and its . Sport hunting by non-shareholders, guides and their Meeting will begin at 1:00pm clients, and hunting by aircraft is NOT ALLOWED ON Shareholders outside of Nome please call in. CORPORAATTION LANDLAND. 21W 20W Door prizes, proxy prizes, guest speaker. 14 THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET The Ride to Ophir

night. establishment, or those who have the fish from the river were both de- methods being exclusion of air. In the continued from page 2 Of course, road-houses vary. For- patronized the place on the preced- licious. Even if the eggs were over- old days eggs were buried in salt and thread linking the desolate fore- tunately, I did not sample many of ing night, to take a drink before due that did not matter, for we were kept in a cool place. ground to a radiant distance, con- them while in Alaska. Sheets are not breakfast at the expense of “the used to ‘case’ eggs; in fact, one of my Nowadays eggs intended for trans- necting this lone land with home. I provided; instead, the traveler wraps house.” It is a villainous custom and friends at Dawson told me that he port are immersed in a solution of liked to see it. himself in blankets used by his pred- creates a vicious habit. Men get so had become so accustomed to the water-glass or in lime-water; the first Meanwhile Tony maintained a ecessors, and it is only the fatigue used to it that they cannot eat their ripe rich flavor of case eggs that of these is a soluble silicate of soda, steady trot and when the trail passed following exercise in a cold bracing breakfast without alcoholic stimu- when he went home and his mother while the second is ordinary un- under the railway bridge I found my- air that enables him to overcome the lus, or, as Dr. Wiley would phrase it, took pains to have perfectly fresh slaked lime in water. By this treat- self close to a group of buildings anticipation of attack from various surprising the expanse of expectant eggs served at breakfast on the morn- ment the decay is retarded and in a which I knew must be the road- forms of insect life. pepsin with a flood of ardent alco- ing following his arrival, he com- cold country they keep for a long house. So it proved. Getting rid of In the morning the traveler is in- hol. We needed no such stimulant. plained that they were insipid! time; the freshest egg eaten at Nome my wet clothes and borrowing some vited to “take a shot” before break- We felt like eupeptic heroes. Eggs intended for mining camps must have been laid five months, commodious slippers, I was soon fast; this pre-prandial drink being The food served was excellent, and other distant places are packed in while the age of the oldest a polite toasting beside the hot stove, while offered by the proprietor as a cour- for this road-house was managed by sectionalized cardboard boxes, each man would no more care to guess waiting for my friends, who arrived tesy. It is also customary for the bar- a clean thrifty woman. The raspber- egg being in a separate partition, and than the years of an old maid. Even half an hour later. We fared well that tender to invite the habitués of the ries from the neighboring moor and 30 dozen in one ‘case.’ In order to the eggs that seem but unhatched preserve such eggs they undergo chickens are palatable to hungry treatment previous to being packed, men. Legals the essential feature of all the various In the Matter of a Change of Name for Foster Building Project – Package 2B: Structural AUCTION Corey Anthony Remter Insulated Panels. Interested persons may receive AUCTION of complete turnkey Welding Shop: Case # 2NO-14-00061CI a bid package by registering with the City Clerk by Quality Marine of Alaska, Inc, 2180 Mill Bay Road, Notice of Petition to Change Name email at [email protected], phone at 907- • More Obituary Kodiak, Alaska A petition has been filed in the Superior Court 443-6663 or by fax at 907-443-5345. Contract stock, GA. Entire Business Liquidation to be sold as one (Case # 2NO -14-00061CI) Documents will be available April 17, 2014. continued from page 11 lot Monday, April 28 @ 10 a.m. at Alaska Auction Requesting a name change from (current name) One complete set of Bid Documents will also be Brenda was raised in Wales, Co. 1227 E. 75th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska (907) Corey Anthony Remter to Corey Anthony Erikson. available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 Old Alaska. She loved gathering and 349-7078. Preview in Kodiak by appointment A hearing will be held on May 19, 2014 at 11:30 Seward Hwy # 102, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, ienna, Jr. and Brian Weyapuk. only. a.m. at Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street P.O. 907-563-2029. A private funeral service was held preparing Native food, camping and In the event of no sale, another auction will be Box 1110 Nome, AK 99762 The deadline for submission of bids is May 1, on Monday, April 21, at Lakeside outdoor activities. She worked as a held simultaneously online and at site in Kodiak 4/17-24-5/1-8 2014 at 3:00 P.M. local time and shortly thereafter teacher’s aide, a retail clerk and was on Monday, May 5 @ 10:00am by lots listed in NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Funeral Home in Woodstock. Burial website. CITY OF NOME ZONING CODE AND ENFORE- Bids must be faxed to the City Clerk at City Hall. will be in Wales, Alaska at a later retired. She loved photography, Rental of building containing: two 1500 sq ft CEMENT SURVEY Bids must have a cover sheet marked clearly as sports, movies, fantasy and science bays with a welding shop and machine The Nome Planning Commission has authorized a “Bid Enclosed: Richard Foster Building Project – date. The family asks that in lieu of shop, 600 sq ft office space, and 2 bedroom apt. 60-day period for public commentary on the en- Package 2B: Structural Insulated Panels” along flowers, donations be directed to the fiction books, sewing, cooking, jig- 1000 sq ft; outfitted to support 8-12 welders any- forcement of the Cityʼs Zoning Code. A public sur- with the name and address of the Bidder. Email saw puzzles and photography. She where in Alaska, support for up to 7 boats simul- vey is available at: submissions are not allowed. American Cancer Society or Good taneously in Kodiak Shipyard. Assets include: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NPC2014 The contract will be awarded to the lowest quali- Shepherd Lutheran Church of Wood- traveled frequently, visiting many large inventory, 3 trucks: 2010 Chevy ½ ton Hard copies of the survey are also available fied Bidder as determined by the City. The City of historic places. pickup , custom flat bed 2010 Ford diesel ¾ ton through the City Clerkʼs Office in City Hall at 102 Nome reserves the right to reject any and all bids, pickup, 2006 Ford Crew Cab F250 diesel welding Division Street. The comment period will close at to waive informalities, and to reject non-conform- truck with: custom boxes, Trail Blazer 350 pro 12k 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014. Feel free to ing, non-responsive, or conditional bids. welder/generator, 26ʼ boat, 14 electric welders, 7 call 443-6663 with any questions. 4/17-24 wire feeders, 5 plasma cutters, mill with complete 4/17-24-5/1-8-15-22-29-6/5-12 INVITATION TO BID tooling, lathe with complete tooling, extensive RICHARD FOSTER BUILDING – PACKAGE 2C power and hand tools, hundreds of cables, cords RICHARD FOSTER BUILDING – PACKAGE 2D STEEL JOIST FRAMING & DECKING and leads, and extensive supply of consumables STRUCTURAL STEEL NOME, ALASKA and parts, etc., a 20ʼ mobile shop/Conex, 25ʼ NOME, ALASKA OWNER: CITY OF NOME van/shop, power distribution at shipyard, 40ʼ in- OWNER: CITY OF NOME P.O. BOX 281 sulated van, and 2 storage Conexes with spanned P.O. BOX 281 NOME, ALASKA 99762 roof, and much, much more. NOME, ALASKA 99762 907-443-6663 (PHONE) See complete business at: 907-443-6663 (PHONE) 907-443-5345 (FAX) AlaskaAuction.com 907-443-5345 (FAX) 4/10-17-24-5/1-8 The City of Nome will receive bids for the Richard The City of Nome will receive bids for the Richard Foster Building Project – Package 2D: Structural Foster Building Project – Package 2C: Steel Joist IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE Steel. Interested persons may receive a bid pack- Framing & Decking. Interested persons may re- OF ALASKA age by registering with the City Clerk by email at ceive a bid package by registering with the City SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME [email protected], phone at 907-443-6663 Clerk by email at [email protected], phone or by fax at 907-443-5345. Contract Documents at 907-443-6663 or by fax at 907-443-5345. Con- DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COM- will be available April 17, 2014. tract Documents will be available April 17, 2014. PANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED One complete set of Bid Documents will also be One complete set of Bid Documents will also be HOLDERS OF NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUND- available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 Old available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 Old ING TRUST, SERIES 2007-2 NOVASTAR Seward Hwy # 102, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, Seward Hwy # 102, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CER- 907-563-2029. 907-563-2029. TIFICATES, SERIES 2007- The deadline for submission of bids is May 1, The deadline for submission of bids is May 1, Plaintiff, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. local time and shortly thereafter 2014 at 3:00 P.M. local time and shortly thereafter v. the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. IVA C. AILAK aka IVA AILAK aka IVA C. GANDIA Bids must be faxed to the City Clerk at City Hall. Bids must be faxed to the City Clerk at City Hall. AND ERNEST AILAK, HUSBAND AND WIFE; Bids must have a cover sheet marked clearly as Bids must have a cover sheet marked clearly as RAMON F. GANDIA; NOME ESKIMO COMMU- “Bid Enclosed: Richard Foster Building Project – “Bid Enclosed: Richard Foster Building Project – NITY HOUSING PROGRAM; AND PERSONS IN Package 2D: Structural Steel” along with the name Package 2C: Steel Joist Framing & Decking” POSSESSION OR CLAIMING RIGHT TO POS- and address of the Bidder. Email submissions are along with the name and address of the Bidder. SESSION, not allowed. Email submissions are not allowed. Defendant(s). The contract will be awarded to the lowest quali- The contract will be awarded to the lowest quali- NO. 2N0-11-48CI fied Bidder as determined by the City. The City of fied Bidder as determined by the City. The City of NOTICE OF SALE Nome reserves the right to reject any and all bids, Nome reserves the right to reject any and all bids, By virtue of a Final Judgment and Decree of Fore- to waive informalities, and to reject non-conform- to waive informalities, and to reject non-conform- closure issued August 21, 2013, by the Superior ing, non-responsive, or conditional bids. ing, non-responsive, or conditional bids. Court for the State of Alaska, Second Judicial Dis- 4/17-24 4/17-24 trict, the undersigned shall execute upon a judg- Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff ment issued in the above-entitled action on August INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID 21, 2013, in favor of the Plaintiff and against the RICHARD FOSTER BUILDING – PACKAGE 2A RICHARD FOSTER BUILDING – PACKAGE 3 NEW ARRIVALS— Davin Herzner welcomes two newborn reindeer at Defendants for the sum of $93,047.16, plus inter- STEEL PILES GENERAL CONTRACTOR / CONSTRUCTION the Bruce Davis home. est and costs of sale. Said execution was directed NOME, ALASKA MANAGER and delivered to me as a civil process server in OWNER: CITY OF NOME GMP PROPOSAL and for the State of Alaska. I have levied upon all P.O. BOX 281 NOME, ALASKA rights, titles and interest of the above Judgment NOME, ALASKA 99762 Debtor, in and to the following described real prop- 907-443-6663 (PHONE) OWNER: CITY OF NOME erty, to-wit: 907-443-5345 (FAX) P.O. BOX 281 LOT 18A, BLOCK 54 ACCORDING TO THE OF- NOME, ALASKA 99762 FICIAL PLAT OF U.S. SURVEY 451 AS The City of Nome will receive bids for the 907-443-6663 (PHONE) AMENDED IN 1983, PLAT 83-7 Richard Foster Building Project – Package 2A: 907-443-5345 (FAX) SAID PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT: 309 West D Steel Piles. Interested persons may receive a bid Street, Nome, AK 99762 package by registering with the City Clerk by email The City of Nome will receive proposals for the All recorded documents shall be recorded in the at [email protected], phone at 907-443- Richard Foster Building Project – Package 3: Gen- Fairbanks Recording District 6663 or by fax at 907-443-5345. Contract Docu- eral Contractor / Construction Manager, GMP Pro- ments will be available April 17, 2014. posal. Interested persons may receive a package NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 15th, One complete set of Bid Documents will also by registering with the City Clerk by email at 2014, at 10:00 AM., the undersigned will sell the be available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 [email protected], phone at 907-443-6663 above-described real property to the highest bid- Old Seward Hwy # 102, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, or by fax at 907-443-5345. Contract Documents der for cash, certified funds or money order made 907-563-2029.The deadline for submission of bids will be available April 24, 2014. payable to ʻClerk of Courtʼ. The sale will be held is May 1, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. local time and shortly One complete set of Bid Documents will also be in the front lobby of the Nome Courthouse, 113 thereafter the bids will be opened publicly and available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 Old Front Street, AK 99762, to satisfy said execution, read aloud. Bids must be faxed to the City Clerk Seward Hwy # 102, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, together with interest and costs of sale. For infor- at City Hall. Bids must have a cover sheet marked 907-563-2029. mation regarding said property or sale, please call clearly as “Bid Enclosed: Richard Foster Building the undersigned at 206-876-3258. Project – Package 2A: Steel Piles” along with the The deadline for submission of sealed proposals Dated: name and address of the Bidder. Email submis- is May 22, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. local time. Propos- Joe Solseng, ASB #0909038 sions are not allowed. als must be submitted to the City Clerk at City Hall. Robinson Tait, P.S. The contract will be awarded to the lowest Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope Attorney for Plaintiff qualified Bidder as determined by the City. The and marked clearly as “Proposal Enclosed: 4/10-17-24-5/1-8 City of Nome reserves the right to reject any and Richard Foster Building Project – Package 3: Gen- Invitation to Bid all bids, to waive informalities, and to reject non- eral Contractor / Construction Manager, GMP Pro- Nome Public Schools is accepting sealed bids for conforming, non-responsive, or conditional bids. posal” along with the name and address of the Food Management Services for the FY 2014-2015 4/17-24 Bidder. Fax submissions are not allowed. School Year. The Request For Proposal is avail- able on the school website INVITATION TO BID A five percent bid bond is required. Payment and www.nomeschools.com RICHARD FOSTER BUILDING – PACKAGE 2B performance bonds will also be required. The STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS contract will be awarded to the firm that will pro- Bids must be delivered to the District Office no NOME, ALASKA vide the most cost effective project as determined later than 4:00 pm on May 1, 2014. by the City. The City of Nome reserves the right to For more information, contact Paula Coffman, OWNER: CITY OF NOME reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and business manager 443-6190 P.O. BOX 281 to reject non-conforming, non-responsive, or con- 4/10-17-24 NOME, ALASKA 99762 ditional bids. 907-443-6663 (PHONE) 4/24-5/1-8-15 In the Superior Court for the State of Alaska 907-443-5345 (FAX) Second Judicial District at Nome The City of Nome will receive bids for the Richard

• More Trooper Beat Photo by Diana Haecker HAPPY EASTER— Three-year old Rosalynn Messer proudly shows off continued from page 13 her boyfriend. Lockwood was transported and re- for a moving violation near mile 118 of the Seward manded to Anvil Mountain Correctional Center. Highway. Investigation revealed the passenger, her Tigger facepaint and a colored egg during the Family Fun Day held Elizabeth Ivanoff, 25, of Unalakleet had an out- at the Nome Rec Center on Saturday, April 19. On April 14, at approximately 6:30 a.m., On April 17, at approximately 3:30 p.m., AST standing arrest warrant. Ivanoff was arrested and Doreen Lockwood, 38, of Nome was arrested after with the Girdwood Bureau of Highway Patrol con- remanded to the Anchorage Jail. Bail was set at an investigation revealed that she had assaulted ducted a traffic stop on a 1994 green Ford escort $100 cash. Court

Week ending 4/18 State of Alaska v. Jimmy Weyiouanna (3/17/67); 2NO-13-906CR Order to Modify or ATN: 111177837; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked Civil Revoke Probation; ATN: 114195627; Violated conditions of probation; Probation and imposed: 10 days, report to Nome Court on 4/18/14 for a remand hearing at Olanna, Penny v. Schulling, Richard; Civil Protective Order modified as follows: Must maintain employment; Suspended jail term revoked and 1:30 p.m. Olanna, Penny v. Analoak, Nancy; Civil Protective Order imposed: 1 day; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original remain State of Alaska v. Nora Paniptchuk (12/31/56); Dismissal; Assault 4°; Filed by the Cabrera, Christina v. Cabrera, Ramon; Civil Protective Order in effect. DAs Office 4/16/14. Farrell, Phyllis v. Sherman, Stephan; Civil Protective Order State of Alaska v. Jimmy Weyiouanna (3/17/67); 2NO-13-962CR Order to Modify or Aukongak, Esther J. v. Takak, Jason M.; Civil Protective Order Revoke Probation; ATN: 114194061; Violated conditions of probation; Probation Nagaruk, Rodney v. Jemewouk, Josh; Civil Protective Order modified as follows: Must maintain employment; Suspended jail term revoked and Small Claims imposed: 1 day; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original remain No current claims filed (start 2NO-00016SC) in effect. Criminal State of Alaska v. Scottie McPeck (10/10/92); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 15

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MUSHING IN CHUKOTKA (top)— Chuck Schaeffer drives his nine dogs on a trail in Chukotka during the Nadezhda Hope Sled Dog Race. Schaeffer traveled with four other western mushers to the Far East to partic- ipate in a sled dog race that has been run since 1991. Schaeffer placed third in the event.

DAILY WORKOUT (left) — Schaeffer tends to the first task at hand when arriving in a village during the Nadezhda Hope race: chopping walrus into chunks to be cooked for his dog team. A local took pity on him and gifted Schaeffer with a Russian-made ax, getting the lighter American-made version in exchange. Unlike races in Alaska, where drop bags with dog food, gear and musher supplies are sent to checkpoints, the mushers traveled from village to village and were supplied with a portion of a frozen walrus. Schaeffer said he could communicate by hand gestures and very few english words with locals and in the process made a good friend who helped him cut up walrus.

Alaskan places third in Nadezhda Hope Sled Dog Race

By Diana Haecker hunt them. chew it. They swallowed and were tenance,” Schaeffer said. Schaeffer said that he made some Kotzebue musher Chuck Schaef- In conversation with locals he done with it,” Schaeffer said. “The Once the mushers arrived in the friends, who helped him chop wal- fer and four other “western” mushers found out that it would not cross any- mushers were just as hardy. They villages, there were treated to food rus. with their dog teams returned last body’s mind to harvest a seal if the traveled with a reindeer skin, their and Eskimo dancing and evening en- One person felt sorry for Schaef- week from Chukotka. government has not allowed the cooker and an ax. Our sleds were tertainment. “Seeing the people, the fer whacking at the walrus chunk They participated in the 400-mile hunt. packed full of gear for like two villages, it kind of blew my mind for with a rather small American-made Nadezhda “Hope” sled dog race “They don’t do it because the gov- weeks of camping,” Schaeffer de- a while, and it’s probably still in ax and traded him for a more sub- along the Chukotkan coast – just on ernment would find out and then scribed. some blown proportion because I stantial Russian version of the tool. the other side of the Bering Strait and they’re in trouble,” Schaeffer said. Most of the dogs wore homemade couldn’t fathom the government con- Schaeffer said he cherishes that ax yet a world apart from Alaska. Chuck But overall, he said, it seems that harnesses designed to let the dogs trolling everything those people do,” and all the memories he made from Schaeffer had traveled with team- people are happy and gave the visit- pull with their chest rather than their Schaeffer summed up. dog racing in Chukotka, but he also mates from Beringia Racing, Norwe- ing mushers the royal treatment. backs. “Their dogs are furry and Although the language barrier did- said that the word “freedom” has a gian musher Joar Leifseth Ulsom and Because the dog race was run in a stout; they hardly required any main- n’t allow for in-depth conversations, whole new meaning to him. Chukotka musher Timofei Gynute- stage-stop format, the mushers got to gin of Lorino, Russia, as well as stay overnight in the villages where Alaskan mushers Miriam Osredkar host families went out of their way to and Yvonne Dabakk. share what they had and made the The five mushers were competing guests feel welcome and comfort- with 22 Chukotkan dog drivers, who able. raced with their working Chukchi Upon arrival at Provideniya, the dogs traditionally used to transport five mushers were held up for a day hunters. because custom procedures were Leifseth Ulsom won the race. Sec- more tedious than anticipated. This ond was Yvonne Dåbakk, originally delayed their journey to the start line, from Germany, now living with her which was 100-some miles north at Norwegian husband Kenneth Lorino. Dåbakk in Fairbanks. She conducts Mikhail Telpin, who in 2013 ran postdoctoral studies at UAF and has the Yukon Quest and Iditarod sled a PhD in Plasma and Space Physics dog races in Alaska, picked them up from the University of Oslo. from Provideniya and escorted the Chuck Schaeffer took third place, convoy on a long trek by dog team to but participating in the Hope race Lorino. Schaeffer said traveling was was for Schaeffer not about placing hard because of a brutal ground or racing. “It was my interest to see storm that resulted in frost bitten the country and how it operated. dogs. Also, they had hoped to give Now I have some idea,” he said. their dogs a 24-hour rest before the Staying at the National Park Serv- race start, but their arrival was only ice bunkhouse in Nome after their re- 12 hours prior to the race. turn from Provideniya via Bering Air The race took the 27 dog teams on Friday April 18, the mushers had from Lorino to Nova Chaplino, Prov- both their heads and computer mem- ideniya, then back north to Yan- ories full of images and impressions, rakynnot, to Lavrentiya, Uelen, but they were visibly relieved to be Ichoun, and back south to the finish back in a country where life is some- line at Lavrentiya. While Alaska did- what more predictable and less de- n’t see much snow this winter, there pendent on the moods of Russian was plenty of snow on the other side bureaucrats or government officials. of the Bering Strait. Schaeffer said he is still incredu- Once mushers arrived in the vil- lous of the extent of government con- lage checkpoints, they had their work trol in every day life. “It’s so cut out for them. Instead of digging different and far fetched from being into drop bags – as is custom in in America,” he said. “The govern- Alaskan distance races – each ment controls everything.” musher was provided with a hunk of He said hunters are paid by the walrus meat. government to hunt what would be “We spend about two and a half considered subsistence species on hours each day chopping walrus into this side of the Bering Strait. chunks for our dogs,” said Schaeffer. The hunters bring back their har- The mushers then fired up their vest, and after it is processed, the cookers, melted water and cooked government sells it back to them. the meat for their dogs. Schaeffer said the government con- Schaeffer observed that the trols the amount of ammunition in Chukchi mushers fed their dogs raw people’s possession and everything walrus. that is owned or done. “They cut off a chunk of walrus He saw seals sitting out on the sea and fed it to them just like that. The ice and nobody going out there to dogs looked like they didn’t even