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VOLUME CXV NO. 30 July 30, 2015 Josie Bahnke appointed to head State Division of Elections Nome Common Council mulls process to find new city manager, begin by tapping city staff By Diana Haecker tions division and he didn’t wait long rural issues. “She has a track record Bahnke said she was approached Outgoing City Manager Josie to offer Bahnke the job after he of building collaborative partner- by Mallott and asked if she had an Bahnke said she was appointed as learned she resigned from her post as ships that the Lt. Governor appreci- interest in the division of elections. the new Director of the State Divi- city manager of Nome. ates,” said Richardson. The answer was affirmative. Bahnke sion of Elections. The Lt. Governor can appoint a She stressed that there was no said that was part of the reason why Lieutenant Governor Byron Mal- director of the elections division issue with Fenumiai’s performance, she gave notice to the City of Nome. lott asked current Director of Elec- without legislative approval. but just that it was time to bring in Gail Fenumiai had been with the tions Gail Fenumiai for her Bahnke was officially named Fen- new people. state’s Division of Elections since resignation and she submitted the umiai’s successor on Monday, July “I’m sure Nome will miss Josie a 1995. She was appointed to head the resignation letter last Friday. 27. lot,” she said. “The Lt. Governor is Division in January 2008 during the According to Mallott’s Special Richardson said that Lt. Gov. determined to have the best elections Parnell administration and held the Assistant Claire Richardson, Mallott liked Bahnke’s result-oriented way division in the country and we hope job until last Friday. wanted new leadership at the elec- and her knowledge of urban and that Josie will help to take us there.” Bahnke will begin in her new po- sition in Juneau on October 1. Until then, Lauri Wilson will be the acting director of the division. Bahnke’s departure leaves the Nome Common Council searching for a new city manager. Bahnke said she recommended to the council to begin the search for a Photo by Diana Haecker suitable candidate within the city’s LEAVING— City Manager Josie continued on page 4 Bahnke will be the new Director of the state’s Division of Elections. Council tackles pot, noise and firearms By Diana Haecker motorized vehicles and without con- In a work session prior to the reg- sent of the property owner on which ular Nome Common Council meet- it is consumed. ing on Monday, July 27, Discussion centered on the local councilmembers agreed to bring regulatory authority and if the Com- three ordinances dealing with noise, mon Council should include other firearms and marijuana into first people in the make up of the new reading. board. For now, the council decided A boilerplate ordinance that is, ac- to leave the proposed ordinance as is cording to city attorney Brooks and to bring it into first reading. Chandler, before lots of other city As the state is in the process to councils in the state of Alaska, develop regulations for marijuana would amend the Nome Municipal businesses, Nome Police Chief John Code to include marijuana regula- Papasodora stated that he’d like to tion that defines a local regulatory have a Nome ordinance on the book Photo by Diana Haecker authority, the city council being des- so his department and the public CLEANUP CONTINUES— Nome Gold Corp. continued their cleanup efforts on West Beach by using an ignated as such. It also defines vio- have guidelines of what is expected. excavator to demolish shacks and makeshift housing utilized by former leaseholders or squatters. lations and penalties including the probation to use in public places, in continued on page 5 Icebreaker Sikuliaq makes debut in Nome on its way north

By Maisie Thomas study on sound frequency and travel build by Marinette Marine Corpora- The research vessel Sikuliaq held distance under the ice. tion in Wisconsin. It replaces the an open house in Nome on Tuesday, Sikuliaq is the Iñupiaq word for Alpha Helix, which was retired in July 21. young sea ice, which is an apt name 2007. The vessel is on its way to the for the vessel, since it is capable of The Sikuliaq has one of the most Beaufort and Chukchi seas from its cutting through first year ice, with a advanced navigational systems in the homeport of Seward. thickness of up to two and a half foot world, but has been a long time in The Sikuliaq will conduct a pilot of sea ice. coming. The Sikuliaq is the first ice-capa- According to Joan Braddock, in- ble research ship in the United terim dean of the School of Fisheries On the Web: States’ academic research fleet. and Ocean Sciences at UAF, univer- The vessel is owned by the Na- sity faculty wanted a ship that was www.nomenugget.net tional Science Foundation and oper- capable of working in the ice as early E-mail: ated by the University of Alaska as the 1970s. After about 30 years of Fairbanks School of Fisheries and planning, a design was chosen. The [email protected] Ocean Sciences. research ship was constructed to be The researchers’ goal is to get a as environmentally friendly as pos- baseline of the oceans, including sible, which includes emitting very salinity and temperature of the water, little noise under water to reduce the in order to better understand the ef- amount of sound pollution for ma- fects of climate change in the region. rine mammals. Photo by Maisie Thomas According to the UAF website, In 2009, the National Science ICEBREAKER— Over 200 people toured and learned about the re- the $200 million, 261-foot ship was continued on page 4 search vessel Sikuliaq on Tuesday, July 21. 2 THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters problem is that many therapists should expect a class-action lawsuit apy Association and private massage Dear Nancy: kimo villagers and rural working in Alaska for many years against the State of Alaska over schools. Help Restore Freedom in people to travel thousands of miles are Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese this. People phoned in to the public HB 328 was ill-conceived, and Alaska to formal “accredited” massage immigrants, who cannot read and comment session with comments in the new regulations and this new A new board of regulations has schools, and to get fingerprints, and write English and who got their support for my position. board arising therefrom should not been created in Alaska to remove a to pass expensive Continuing Edu- diplomas and training from massage Please write letters to your rep- be tolerated in Alaska, because they little more of our freedom to carry on cation Units, which are not available schools teaching in their native lan- resentatives asking that the new mas- stand against freedom of the people our businesses, as we see fit. I spoke in the Bush, in order to obtain and guage. It is not in the best interests sage regulations in Title 12 AAC, in of the state of Alaska. at a public comment meeting, on renew a state license to practice mas- of the state of Alaska to put all chapter 114, SLA 2014, which have Truly, July 23, provided in Anchorage sage. these people out of business just be- arisen out of HB 328 be repealed. Daniel N. Russell, massage thera- by this new Board of Massage Ther- The problem is that Native cause they cannot pass some new That bill was pushed forward in pist now put out of business apists, saying, “Whenever any new Alaskan villagers are taught massage written test in English. This would 2014 by a powerful lobby from spe- P. O. Box 577 state regulatory agency is imposed in as part of their native medicine, also be highly discriminatory. One cial interests, such as Massage Ther- Willow, Alaska 99688 a free society, you must show some which has been passed down from overwhelming reason why it is nec- their elders for 10,000 years. So, essary to so remove our freedom.” I this requirement is insulting, disre- said, I have never been shown any spectful, and highly discriminatory sufficient justification for imposition to our Native Alaskan people, and it A Look at the Past of this new regulatory board. I asked cannot be tolerated in Alaska or in where are the cases of people who any free society. have been seriously injured by mas- The amount of the license fee is sage therapists in Alaska? In my 15 not affordable to us who practice in years of practice as a massage thera- small communities like Nome with pist, I have never heard of a single relatively few customers. It is not in case of anyone seriously injured the best interests of the State from a massage in Alaska. That’s of Alaska to put all these rural and why our malpractice insurance pre- village massage businesses out of miums for massage are only business. $99/year! This board is now further re- This new regulatory board is quiring all massage therapists to pass now increasing state license fee from a test given in English to get their li- $100 to $660 and requires Native Es- cense to practice in Alaska. The

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Expanded Medicaid Needed

Our Alaska State Legislature recently failed to support Gov. Bill Walker’s request to expand Medicaid. In Alaska there are nearly 40,000 of us who are not wealthy. Not only will Medicaid expansion provide access to health care, it will also provide jobs. It is hard to understand why legislators turn up their snouts at free health care money when they so willingly line up at the trough for high- way and airport projects that benefit all of us. Alaska needs the ex- panded Health Care. A trip to the Anchorage Medical area will Photo courtesy of Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum demonstrate how many providers are closing because they can’t con- PILGRIM HOT SPRINGS— Photographer F. H. Nowell photographed Pilgrim Hot Springs buildings in July tinue coverage. In this day and age there is no excuse for not provid- 1907. Today, the hot springs is still an oasis of lush growth and a destination for local travelers. ing health care for those of us who had pre-existing conditions or could not afford coverage. None of us should have to worry about being un- able to afford to see the doctor when we feel the need and happy to avoid bankruptcy. Weather Statistics Thank you Governor Walker for taking on the issue of Health Care Expansion. It will put more money into the economy and it will add Sunrise 07/30/15 5:12 a.m. High Temp +66°F 07/27/15 National Weather 08/05/15 5:31 a.m. Low Temp +42°F 07/27/15 more well-paying expanded Health Care. And there is no shame in Peak Wind 35 mph, W 07/23/15 Service accepting what we have earned. Medicare keeps us healthy so we 2015 - Total Precip. (through 07/27) 6.54” Nome, Alaska can have a more productive work force. —N.L.M.— Sunset 07/30/15 1:04 a.m. Normal Total to Date 6.85” 08/05/15 12:42 a.m. (907) 443-2321 Illegitimus non carborundum

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US President Barack Climate Pledge: Alcoa, Apple, Bank ing zones. Obama to visit Alaska of America, Berkshire Hathaway En- Since it is necessary under BSEE The U.S. Department of State will ergy, Cargill, Coca-Cola, General rules to have a capping stack on hand host a major event in Anchorage on Motors, Goldman Sachs, Google, and deployable within 24 hours, August 30-31, 2015 entitled the Con- Microsoft, PepsiCo, UPS and Wal- Shell has only received conditional ference on Global Leadership in the mart. The companies pledged “to approval for two applications for per- Arctic: Cooperation, Innovation, En- support the conclusion of a climate mits to drill. gagement and Resilience (GLAC- change agreement in Paris that takes Shell’s capping stack is still IER). a strong step forward toward a low- staged on the Fennica icebreaker A press release from the Dept. of carbon, sustainable future. We rec- vessel, which is currently en route to State said that GLACIER will focus ognize that delaying action on Oregon for repairs from damages the world’s attention on the most ur- climate change will be costly in eco- that occurred in a July 3 incident gent issues facing the Arctic today nomic and human terms, while ac- while on its way to Alaska. and provide an unprecedented op- celerating the transition to a If and when the Fennica is capa- portunity for foreign ministers and low-carbon economy will produce ble of being deployed in the Chukchi key stakeholders to define the re- multiple benefits with regard to sus- Sea and Shell is able to satisfy the gion’s most crucial challenges; high- tainable economic growth, public capping stack requirement, the com- light innovative ways in which these health, resilience to natural disasters, pany may submit an application for challenges can be addressed at the and the health of the global environ- permit modification and request to local, national and international lev- ment.” have this restriction reconsidered, els; and broaden global awareness of The impacts of climate change BSEE said. Photo by Keith Conger the impacts of Arctic climate change. are already being felt worldwide. Under BSEE’s limitations, Shell PORT OF NOME— City officials push federal and state entities to invest The State Department has invited Nineteen of the 20 hottest years on is now able to proceed with drilling in the Port of Nome infrastructure as maritime traffic through the Bering foreign ministers and high-level record occurred in the past two the top sections of two wells at the Strait is projected to increase in the near future. leaders from the seven other Arctic decades. Countries and communities Burger Prospect, Burger J and V, lo- nations as well as countries and in- around the world are already being cated 70mi northwest of the village tergovernmental bodies with strong affected by deeper, more persistent of Wainwright at about 140ft water interests in the Arctic, including droughts, pounded by more severe depth. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, weather, inundated by bigger storm Although Burger J and V are lo- France, Germany, Iceland, India, surges, and imperiled by more fre- cated about 15 miles apart, Shell is Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, quent and dangerous wildfires. prohibited from conducting simulta- Thursday, July 30 the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, President Obama issued a Cli- neous drilling activity at the two *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. mate Action Plan and when fully im- wells. According to BSEE Shell must *Crafts and Library Activities (ages 8-13) Kegoayah Kozga Library 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, *Summer Lunch Program (kids 0 -18) Boys & Girls Club noon - 12:45 p.m. the United Kingdom and the Euro- plemented, it is designed to cut plug and abandon the top section of *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center noon - 1:00 p.m pean Union. Cabinet-level U.S. Gov- nearly 6 billion tons of carbon pollu- the first well before proceeding with *Weekly Women’s Circle Prematernal Home 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. tion through 2030, an amount equiv- any drilling activity at the second *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. ernment officials will also be invited. *Summer Dinner Program (kids 0 -18) Boys & Girls Club 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Leading policy makers, indigenous alent to taking all the cars in the well site. *Nome Food Bank Bering and Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. leaders and influential public and pri- United States off the road for more In addition, the permit also re- *Ninyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. vate sector representatives from than four years. The measures taken quires Shell to maintain a minimum *Nome City Council City Hall Chambers 5:30 p.m. Alaska, the Arctic region and around by the public and private sectors en- of 15 miles between active drill rigs Interview with Internal Candidates for City Manager Position the world are also expected to attend. abled President Obama to set an am- during exploration activities to avoid *NJUS work session & special meeting XYZ Senior Center 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. GLACIER is being organized and bitious but achievable goal of significant effects on walruses in the implemented by the U.S. Department reducing greenhouse gas emissions region, which were established by Friday, July 31 of State with strong support and co- economy-wide by 26-28 percent by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. operation from across the U.S. Gov- 2025 last November—and to do so The company is also required to have *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon ernment. The White House alongside Chinese President Xi Jin- trained wildlife observers on all *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8:00 p.m. *Summer Lunch Program (kids 0 -18) Boys & Girls Club noon - 12:45 p.m. announced that President Obama ping, who committed for the first drilling units and support vessels to *Bering Land Bridge National Preserve: NPS Visitor Center 1:00 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. will address the GLACIER confer- time that China would peak their minimize impacts to protected Junior Rangers: End of the Season Celebration emissions by around 2030. species. *Rhythm & Dance for Kids Nome Elementary 2:30 p.m. ence. *Summer Dinner Program (kids 0 -18) Boys & Girls Club 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Earlier this month, BSEE inspec- *The Jerry Cans band in Concert Nome Elementary 7:00 p.m. White House: businesses act tors reviewed drilling equipment, as- *Adult drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on climate change Shell allowed to drill but not sessed overall readiness, and tested *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. On Monday, at the White House, in oilbearing zone key safety devices onboard two of Secretary of State John Kerry and As the Shell fleet arrived in the Shell’s drilling rigs and ice breaker Saturday, August 1 senior White House officials hosted Chukchi Sea, the Bureau of Safety vessel it’s using for its Arctic drilling *Rec Center Closed Weekends Until Labor Day 13 of the largest companies from and Environmental Enforcement program, the Noble *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Discoverer, Polar Pioneer *Workshop w/band Jerry Cans Nome Elementary 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. across the American economy to (BSEE) allowed the company to and *Salmonberry Jam w/band Jerry Cans Nome Elementary 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. launch the American Business Act on begin drilling, but not into oil-bear- the Fennica. *The Jerry Cans in concert BOT (free event) 10 p.m. Sunday, August 2 For news anytime, find us online at *Rec Center and Pool Closed Weekends Until Labor Day www.nomenugget.net *Community Cookout and Jam Safety Roadhouse 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 3

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After longtime City Manager Councilman Matt Culley wanted • Sikuliaq Randy Romenesko resigned, Chip the whole interview process out in Leeper was acting city manager, fol- continued from page 1 However, very little work has been using its sound technology to map the open, especially after learning Foundation funded the project, and done in this area since, so the infor- the sea floor and currents, which is lowed by Interim City Managers that Councilman Stan Andersen con- Donald Moore and Pete Helgren of the boat was launched three years mation that the Sikuliaq gets will be crucial because most charts of fessed to have tossed his paperwork later. new. Alaska’s coast are out of date. Delta Junction before Josie Bahnke and score sheets in the past. became City Manager on October In November of 2014, the ship Much of the team’s research is After spending time collecting Culley also made clear that all took its maiden journey on the South geared toward climate change and its water samples and information, the 15, 2008. candidates have to be asked the same The council heeded her advice. Pacific Ocean, and arrived in effect on marine mammals. How- Sikuliaq and its researchers will re- questions in the same way and that Ketchikan, its first Alaska port, in ever, the vessel is also capable of turn to Nome in August. Councilman Tom Sparks said in a council members have an accurate phone interview with the Nugget that February of 2015. After traveling scoring sheet to score those answers, around Southeast Alaska, it is now the council agreed to make an inter- which they ought to keep in case nal announcement. “Promoting from on its way North. questions come up later. “It’s a global class ship,” said within is good policy no matter Accountability, Culley said, is key where you work,” Sparks opined. Braddock. “We hope it will spend and having it out in the open was one time in Alaskan waters to solve our The internal search has produced sure way to avoid public criticism three city employees who threw their problems, but it has the capability to about process and procedure. go anywhere.” hats in the ring: City Clerk Tom Josie Bahnke passed around Moran, City Finance Director Julie According to Braddock, an intri- binders for each councilman with cate set of instruments allows scien- Liew and Director of Parks and questions prepared in her office to Barge Season Recreation Chip Leeper. tists to collect samples directly from ask of the candidates. Councilmem- the seafloor. The vessel houses sev- Councilman Matt Culley, the only bers took the binders and realized council member to answer a Nugget eral labs for research purposes. Al- Special Deals! that they need to polish the proposed though the ship is only able to email inquiry to all councilmen questions, come up with their own about the council’s process of ap- accommodate 20 scientists and 20 Get great pricing & and develop a uniform questionnaire crewmembers at a time, the Sikuliaq pointing a new city manager, wrote and score sheet. special terms on all that the timeline would depend on sends information directly to class- Yet another idea was to have all rooms around the world. materials & supplies Discounted Freight on how the interviews and subsequent three candidates sit in panel-form in On this trip, scientists will be th conversations of applicants go. the room and be asked questions in ordered by LTL & Partial Flat/Van “If the Council feels confident studying acoustical oceanography ƵŐƵƐƚ Ϯϰ reverse order. and underwater acoustics. Water x Lumber/Plywood/OSB they have found a qualified and ca- Josie Bahnke said, how about Ask for Arctic Sales pable candidate for City Manager, temperature affects the frequency having three councilmembers do the and speed at which sound travels, so Seattle: 800-275-8333 x Insulation x Treated then there would be no reason to ex- interview in private and then make a pand the search,” Culley wrote. sound can be used to determine the Anch: 888-563-2500 x Nails x Siding x Roofing recommendation to the rest of the temperature of the ocean. Much of However, he added, it is possible the council? No, was the answer, they all Fax: 253-872-8432 x Appliances x Dog Food Council would want to see what is the research done in these fields was wanted to be part of the interview during the 1970s and 1980s, when [email protected] available and open it externally, process. You need it, we͛ll get it! which, in his opinion, would be a Americans were worried about pos- After a 30-minute long discus- sible Russian submarine attacks. poor show of confidence in the can- sion, city attorney Brooks Chandler, didate picked. present via teleconference, was A work session prior to Monday’s asked for his input. He said that it regular meeting revealed that the would be legal to conduct the candi- As many of you may already know my son Jens Hildreth was diagnosed last council was not clear about the pro- date interviews in executive session, cedure how to hire a new city man- February 2014 with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma Cancer. Between all his Chemos(6) under certain constraints outlined in his surgeries(3), Kidney Removal, A Stem Cell Transplant, High Dose Chemo, ager. the Open Meetings Act, but he also A city ordinance only says that the said that the deliberations and the de- Dialysis, Turning Septic 3 different times, Having had a Coloscopy/Ileostomy Common Council appoints the City cision making process must be con- bag for his bowel obstruction, Bowels corrected surgery 2/15, and Manager but does not spell out how ducted in the open. most recently 12 rounds of Proton Radiation that took place in to go about it. “It is important that when the de- The councilmen – in absence of cision is made that the public under- Seattle, WA, Jens next step is to start Accutane for 6 months Nome Mayor Denise Michels - dis- stands how the process worked,” starting here soon and run thru December. Jens will need to cussed the format of the interview Chandler said. be seen every solid month in Anchorage by Oncology for meeting for these three internal can- Jerald Brown summarized the Check ups, Lab checks, Nephrology Appts (to check on didates. legal advice. “So, you advise to hold A public announcement made last the interview in public, but to have his one kidney) and Scans/MIBG/CT to make sure he is week had already billed the inter- only one candidate in the room, not disease free. We are asking for donations to apply to a views as a work session, open to the all three?” “Yes, that’s the method "travel fund" for these montly visits. public and to be held on Thursday, that most closely follows the Open Anything helps. July 30 at 5:30 pm prior to a special Meetings Act,” Chandler said. meeting. The decision was made to hold We thank you for your kindness “But is that a good idea and is that the interviews as advertised in a pub- Wells Fargo Account: fair?” asked councilmen Stan Ander- lic meeting at City Hall on Thursday, to Jens all along this journey! sen and Tom Sparks. July 30, at 5:30 p.m. 5965933442

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All flames as the 14 volunteer respon- that was visible in the aftermath were ders and the department’s pumper charred metal bars that held a table, a truck arrived on East Beach, just a bunk, a woodstove, cooking imple- few hundred yards before the Fort ments and several propane bottles. Davis Roadhouse. According to West, nobody sus- According to West, the owner of tained any injuries in the incident, the tent charged batteries inside the there was no alcohol involved and no tent. “He smelled smoke and went investigation is taking place. outside to see if anything burned out- • Council continued from page 1 ment between the National Park Service and the Nome Volunteer Fire The ordinance also states, “No Department for a mutual contract for person shall send, transport or bring fire prevention, detection and sup- marijuana or marijuana products into pression services as well as search the City of Nome for commercial and rescue operations in the city of manufacture of marijuana products Nome. or for sale within the City of Nome.” The spirit of the agreement, City The proposed noise ordinance Photo by Nils Hahn Manager Josie Bahnke explained, is BURNED TO THE GROUND— A miner’s camp burned to the ground on July 23 at East Beach in Nome. amends the Nome Code of Ordi- that NPS wanted assurance that the nances by prohibiting “unreasonably NVFD would fight fires at NPS loud noise during the period of 10 property, their visitors center, bunk p.m. and 6 a.m. which disturbs the house and warehouse, in Nome. without connections to piped water cally sound and stable. said. quiet enjoyment of another within Questions raised included why an or wells, for a fee. As the utility is NJUS Manager John Handeland Presidential scouts have vetted the city.” The ordinance however agreement is necessary as NVFD re- looking to save money in its opera- responded that the board is working Dillingham and Kotzebue, but not does not spell out the decibel level of spond to any fires in Nome and tions, the board determined that the on new water and sewer tariffs and Nome and no firm agenda has been what is considered “excessive noise” agreement language remained am- subsidy of trucked water is not in its that they will present recommenda- released from the White House yet. or duration of the noisy activity. biguous as to committing NVFD to best interest. tions to the council soon. Stan Andersen congratulated Josie Nome Police Chief John Papa- fight fires somewhere on Park Serv- The ordinance to amend the NJUS During council members’ com- Bahnke on her new job as the ap- sodora clarified that NPD mostly re- ice land outside the city. water and sewer tariff passed. ments Councilman Randy Pomeranz pointed Director of the state’s Divi- ceives complaints at night when NPD Chief Papasodora weighed The council passed a resolution brought up the impending visit of sion of Elections. “It’s not often that people operate mechanical or build- in saying that Search and Rescue op- that designates water and sewer in- President Barack Obama to Alaska somebody from Nome blossoms into ing equipment in the long summer erations are the responsibility of the frastructure improvements to the and asked about the possibility to that position,” said Andersen. nights, not realizing how late it is. He state, not the city’s volunteers. sclairecore system and the River lobby for him to come to Nome and Josie Bahnke commended the said, the issue is usually solved by Councilmembers Tom Sparks and Street wastewater pump station as see the port. “I saw that Kotzebue is John Papasodora for taking the ini- going to the “offender” and remind- Matt Culley voted ‘nay’ on the agree- Nome’s number one state funding on his radar, so I thought we should tiative and building a new warm-up ing them of the late hour of the day. ment. priority. NJUS Manager John Han- throw out our name, too,” Pomeranz shack at the ice hockey rink. The proposed ordinance does not Breezing through first readings, deland explained that the priority apply to noise made by animals. the Council passed an ordinance that designation gives the project an ad- A third proposed ordinance deal- prohibits camping, “overnight habi- vantage in the state’s scoring system. ing with the discharge of firearms tation in tents, vehicles, or other tem- “The DEC will come with a within city limits simply states that porary structures and overnight statewide list and put it in the Capital no person shall discharge any firearm storage of any personal property and budget. If you’re on the list, you within the city, except for shooting in temporary parking or beaching of don’t have to lobby for the project,” defense of life or property; engaging vessels on any property owned by Handeland said. in subsistence hunting or sports hunt- the city including public places, The council passed the resolution. ing; or inside an indoor shooting beaches, parking areas or rights-of- Councilman Matt Culley ex- range. way.” pressed his frustration with the NJUS Councilman Stan Andersen Another ordinance that passed board for not yet bringing new water moved and all agreed to bring these first reading does away with Nome and sewer tariff recommendations to three ordinances into first reading. Joint Utilities System subsidizing the table. He pushed to hire a rate trucked water services by removing consultant, bring that person to DEBATING— Councilmembers discussed the hiring process of a new Ordinances passed language of trucked water references Nome and make rate recommenda- city manager. The council passed an ordinance from the water and sewer tariff. tions that would help NJUS to be fis- to adopt revisions to the most recent NJUS used to truck water, until it editions of the international building became uneconomical, wrote the code. Building inspector Greg Smith NJUS manager in a memo to the noted that an amendment should be NJUS board. 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EXPLORERS— Harding Black, left, of Selawik and John Kunnuk, right, catalogued an artifact presumably made of obsidian. Youth and Elders explore artifacts

Photo and story Selawik, Kotzebue, Anchorage, “Students also received mu- by Diana Haecker Girdwood and Fairbanks spent a seum training in how to safely han- Four Nome Elders and 11 high week at the Boy Scouts Camp at dle objects, label items using a Across 55. Rack school students from all across Salmon Lake to learn outdoor edu- standardized three-part numerical 1. Become agitatedly confused 57. Card game with 48 cards (var. Alaska bent over tables in the Na- cation paired with cultural and sci- system, take measurements with 8. Two-___ (lieutenant) spell.) tional Park Service visitor center, entific components. They visited an calipers, and photograph collec- 15. Small dirty uncomfortable room 58. Pertaining to family favoritism 16. Childish wearing blue surgical gloves, fo- old caribou herding site and spent tions.” 59. Sets down in writing 17. Involves cused on the task of cataloguing two days on archeological sites with Rasic remarked that despite hav- 60. African pests 18. Profound 61. Subject of this puzzle Alaska Native artifacts. Guessing BSNC’s vice president — and arche- ing been cut off from WIFI and in- 19. Eyelike markings in animals what the objects are, what materials ologist — Matt Ganley. ternet access at Salmon Lake, the 20. Big game they are made of and what purpose In Nome, the students teamed up students focused on the job of han- Down 21. Dusk, to Donne 1. Common refrigerant they might have served, the students with Native Elders for a collabora- dling the rare artifacts and forgot 22. "I, Claudius" role conferred with the Elders and took tive project with the museum. Mu- about their electronic devices. 2. Pop 23. Vexatious 3. Absolute notes. seum Director Amy Phillips-Chan Phillips-Chan agreed. “It was ex- 25. 100 lbs. Last Thursday’s collaboration be- and assistant Cheryl Thompson cellent to see the students approach- 4. Hello and goodbye 26. Error 5. Drudgery tween students and elders was part of brought out the Mary Knodel dona- ing the curatorial activity very 28. 1922 Physics Nobelist 6. Marks used to indicate an a project that brought together tion of more than 1,000 uncata- seriously and listen to the dialogue 29. Increase, with "up" omission of words Nome’s Carrie M. McLain Memorial logued objects of Alaska Native happening across the generations. A 32. Kind of wave 7. ___ gestae Museum and the first annual arche- material culture. “The large donation great aspect of a community museum 33. Skin problem 8. Pig iron containing manganese ology camp organized by the Na- offered an opportunity for students to such as ours in Nome is that it offers 34. Some N.C.O.'s 9. Adjust an instrument to a desired tional Park Service, Alaska practice some real hands-on curator- a wealth of possibilities for local 36. Back pitch (2 wds) Geographic and sponsored by Kaw- ial research working with local eld- knowledge bearers to interact with 37. Best 10. Have another go at erak and Bering Straits Native Cor- ers to identify, describe, and record the collection, share detailed infor- 38. Newswoman Zahn 11. Anger poration. Inupiaq names for the hunting and mation and stories, and find creative 41. Undertake, with "out" 12. Fir tree seed producers Jeff Rasic with the National Park fishing implements, skin working inspiration,” she said. 42. At one time, at one time 13. In a different place Service explained that eleven high tools, and household items,” de- 43. Malicious coward 14. Pointing inward school students from Nome, scribed Phillips-Chan. 45. Bird's beak 20. Computer info 46. Employee 24. "Acid" 47. Battery contents 27. Any thing 51. Calendar square 28. A small piece 52. "ER" doctor 29. Moving upward 53. Japanese emperor 30. Weddings 31. Farsighted person Previous Puzzle Answers 33. Boris Godunov, for one 35. Gangster's gun 36. Disturbing 38. Units of astronomical length 39. Says "When?" 40. Adaptable truck, for short 43. Something extraordinary 44. Member of an armed gang of robbers 46. Formal orders 48. Desert bloomers 49. Runs in neutral Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff 50. What ___ thou here? ALASKA-SIBERIAN ROUTE— Vintage airplanes retrace the Alaska-Siberian route from the Lower 48, via 54. ___-European Nome to Siberia. Two planes last week stopped over in Nome before continueing their journey. 56. "___ a chance" 57. Pandowdy, e.g. WWII airplanes retrace lend-lease route

By Maisie Thomas low as minus 76°F. Many pilots lost niversary of the end of World War II, Two vintage World War II DC-3s fingers to frostbite and even their known as the Great Patriotic War in and an AT-6 warplanes stopped in lives due to the harsh conditions. The Russia. After completing the route, Nome last week. The planes, owned U.S. lost 133 airplanes on the ALSIB the historic planes will participate in Summer Products by the Russian Aviation Company route, and this flight is partially in the Moscow Air and Space Show be- Rusavia, are in the process of retrac- tribute to them. fore being donated to Russian muse- Dog life jackets ing the little-known lend-lease route. The flight occurs on the 70th an- ums. In 2013, Rusavia and the BRAVO Bird dog training dummies 369 Flight Foundation signed an Wild bird seed agreement of participation in the Bird feeders & bird houses project, and have been working to- Johnson CPA LLC gether to promote it ever since. No-smell waterproof collars According to the Rusavia website, Certified Public Accountants Auto-water bowls the goal of the journey is to raise public awareness about the path, Pooper scoopers honor veterans, and continue to Mark A. Johnson, CPA strengthen Russian-American rela- Nome Animal House tions. 443-2490 The lend-lease act, created by For ALL your accounting needs! President Roosevelt, was enacted in M-F: 9am-6pm, Sat: 10am-2pm, 1941. The program allowed the Please call for an appointment. Sun: closed United States to supply its allies with equipment, such as airplanes, to help defeat the Nazis. By 1945, the U.S. had supplied Russia with 14,126 air- • Business and personal income tax preparation planes. The safest way to get the and planning planes to the East was by going through Alaska, and Nome. • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services The Alaska-Siberia route, ALSIB, Get the news each week starts in Great Falls, Montana. The • Financial statements planes then fly through Canada and into Alaska. After stopping in Fair- banks, the aircraft made their way to Nome before crossing the Bering Subscribe Strait into eastern Chukotka. The 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 route ends in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. In (907) 443-5565 the winter, conditions in the air were 907.443.5235 • [email protected] brutally cold, with temperatures as THE NOME NUGGET Local THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 7 The Fish Report

By Jim Menard No weir escapement goals yet estab- ADF&G Arctic Area Manager lished – cooperative project; Fish & Game, Native Village of Unalakleet, CRAB: United States BLM and NSEDC. The summer commercial red king Major funding provided by U.S. Fish crab fishery closed on July 24. This and Wildlife Service – Office of Sub- was the shortest season since the crab sistence Management. fishery went super-exclusive in 1994 Cumulative counts through July making it a small boat fishery. Of the 25 were 2,700 kings, 75,000 chums, 37 permit holders registered, 36 de- 825,000 pinks, 840 sockeyes and livered crab at least once. Last year, 3,000 silvers. The project started in 33 permit holders delivered crab. 2010 and for this date the king, sock- Preliminary harvest was 401,000 eye, silver and odd-year pink counts pounds and approximately 2 percent are the highest in project history and over the GHL of 395,000 pounds. chum counts rank third highest. Congratulations to the crabbers and buyers on a successful and safe sea- Shaktoolik Subdistrict son. Commercial Fishing: Two 48- hour periods weekly through July; 6 SALMON: p.m. Sundays to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Norton Sound 6 p.m. Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fridays The strong chum salmon run con- with gillnets restricted to six inches tinues with a big finish in late July. or less. Photo by Jim Menard, ADF&G The harvest is nearing 135,000 chum Commercial catch this season is COUNTING FISH— The image shows the NSEDC Fish River tower fish counting station upriver from White salmon and is best chum salmon har- 43 kings, 50 sockeyes, 14,000 pinks, Mountain. vest since 1986. The upcoming com- 24,000 chums and 350 silvers. All Commercial catch this season is 1,100 pinks and 1 silver. mercial silver fishery has a forecast kings caught were required to be kept Port Clarence District 60 kings, 1,000 sockeyes, 1,300 Nome River Weir - Escapement All subsistence sockeye salmon of 60,000 to 90,000 fish and with de- and not sold. The chum catch has pinks, 17,000 chums and 50 silvers. goal: Chum 2,900 – 4,300; Pink cent weather we may also be able to been average. limits at Pilgrim River have been The king catch is the best since 1988, 3,200 – Fish & Game project with waived. Check the back of the per- exceed the top end this year. Pinks Shaktoolik Tower – No escape- the sockeye catch is a record and the assistance from NSEDC. look to be within the forecast of ment goals yet established – cooper- mit for limits on other salmon. Sub- chum catch is the third best since Cumulative counts through July sistence gillnet and beach seining is 25,000 to 75,000 fish even with no ative project; NSEDC with 1988. 25 were 3 kings, 4,200 chums, pink-directed fishing periods this assistance from Fish & Game. open seven days a week. Fish River Tower – No escape- 31,000 pinks, 16 sockeyes and 12 sil- Pilgrim River Weir - Escapement year. This year’s catch of 3,600 sock- Cumulative counts through July ment goals established – cooperative vers. The average historical midpoint eyes is triple the previous record of 23 were 600 kings, 25,000 chums, goal (aerial survey at Salmon Lake & project; NSEDC with assistance is July 29 for pinks and the third Grand Central tributary to Salmon 1,252 sockeyes caught in 1988. 250,000 pinks and 5,000 silvers. from Fish & Game. quarter point for chums is July 30. Sport Fishing: The retention of Lake): Sockeye 4,000 – 8,000 –Co- Cumulative counts through July Snake River Weir - Escapement operative project; NSEDC with as- king salmon is prohibited until Au- Norton Bay Subdistrict 25 were 2,200 kings, 135,000 chums, goal: Chum 1,600 – 2,500 – A coop- gust 15 for all waters from Bald Commercial Fishing: Two 48- sistance from Fish & Game. 135,000 pinks and 80 silvers. This is erative project between Fish & Game Cumulative counts through July Head (Issac’s Point) near Elim to hour periods weekly through July; 6 the second year of the Fish River and NSEDC. Point Romanof. Any king salmon in- p.m. Saturdays to 6 p.m. Mondays 25: 86 kings, 16,000 chums, 1,000 project. Cumulative counts through July pinks, 24,000 sockeyes and 2 silvers. cidentally hooked while fishing for and 6 p.m. Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fri- 25 were 2,900 chums, 6,100 pinks other species must be immediately days with gillnets restricted to six Nome Subdistrict and 22 silvers. The average histori- released in the water. inches or less. Kotzebue Subsistence Fishing: Beach sein- cal midpoint is July 27 for pinks and Through the first two weeks of Commercial Fishing: Fishing tar- Commercial catch this season is ing is no longer allowed. The subsis- the third quarter point for chums is geting chum salmon will continue in 220 kings, 230 sockeyes, 12,000 fishing the commercial harvest in the tence set gillnet schedule in the July 28. Kotzebue fishery is nearly 106,000 all subdistricts through July. Prelim- pinks, 23,000 chums and 150 silvers. marine waters west of Cape Nome is Solomon River Weir – No escape- inary Norton Sound salmon catches The chum catch is the third best all- chum salmon. This compares with from 6 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Sat- ment goals yet established – Fish & 153,000 chum salmon harvested last this season are 1,100 kings, 135,000 time. urday. The marine waters east of Game project. chums, 3,600 reds, 65,000 pinks and Inglutalik River Tower – No es- year during the first two weeks of Cape Nome are open seven days a Cumulative counts through July fishing. 3,000 silvers by 115 permit holders. capement goals established – A co- week. There are no catch limits when 25 were 600 chums, 6,700 pinks and All subdistricts from Nome to Un- operative project between NSEDC There still is only one buyer at this fishing in marine waters. The fresh 2 silvers. The chums are lagging time and the buyer has been putting alakleet have been placed on a fish- and Fish & Game. water subsistence area set gillnet compared to the previous two years. ing schedule through July of two Cumulative counts through July Kotzebue fishermen on catch limits. schedule is from 6 p.m. Monday Glacial Lake Weir - Escapement A second buyer may purchase fish 48-hour commercial fishing periods 25 were 1,400 kings, 58,000 chums, until 6 p.m. Wednesday and from 6 goal (aerial survey): Sockeye 800 – per week. Permit holders are re- 385,000 pinks and 5,000 silvers. Sil- later in the week. p.m. Thursday until 6 p.m. Saturday. 1,600 – A cooperative project be- Kobuk River Test Fish - Fish & minded to check with the buyer that vers counts are above average. Check the back of the subsistence tween and Fish & Game and a tender is available for their catch Game project. permit for the catch limits that vary NSEDC. Fishing began on July 17 and the because weather may delay tenders Elim Subdistrict by river. The chum salmon limit for A video system is used and the during some openings. Commercial Fishing: Two 48- chum catch through this date has sur- Nome and Snake rivers has been count through July 7 was 7,000 sock- passed last year’s catch and ranks hour periods weekly through July; 6 waived. eyes, 13 river otters and 9 ducks. Unalakleet Subdistrict p.m. Saturdays to 6 p.m. Mondays third highest for the first week of Commercial Fishing: Two 48- fishing. Commercial Fishing: Two 48- and 6 p.m. Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fri- hour periods weekly through July; hour periods weekly through July; 6 days with gillnets restricted to six 12 p.m. (noon) Wednesday to 12 p.m. Sundays to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and inches or less. p.m. Fridays and 12 p.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fridays Commercial catch this season is 12 p.m. Mondays with gillnets re- with gillnets restricted to six inches 500 kings, 1,900 sockeyes, 4,000 stricted to six inches or less. or less. pinks, 37,000 chums and 150 silvers. Commercial catch this season is 3 Commercial catch this season is The king catch is the best since 1997, kings, 60 sockeyes, 400 pinks, 4,000 Book online for two free bonus 300 kings, 375 sockeyes, 33,000 the sockeye catch is a record and the chums and 5 silvers. Commercial points with FlyAAwway Rewards! pinks, 30,000 chums and 2,500 sil- chum catch is the best since 1983. salmon fishing returned in 2013 after vers. All kings caught were required Kwiniuk River Tower – Camp no fishing since 1996. The chum to be kept and not sold. The chum Joel - Escapement goals: King 300- catch is the best since 1987. catch has been average. 550; Chum 11,500 – 23,000; Pink Eldorado River Weir - Escape- North River Tower – Camp J.B. - 8,400; Silver 650-1,300 (aerial sur- ment goal: Chum 6,000 – 9,200 – co- Escapement goals: King 1,200- vey goal). Fish & Game project with operative project; NSEDC with 2,600; Chum-No goal established; assistance from NSEDC. assistance from Fish & Game. 1-800-866-8394 www.flyravn.com Pink 25,000; Silver 550-1,100 (aer- Cumulative counts through July Cumulative counts through July ial survey goal) – cooperative proj- 25 were 312 kings, 37,000 chums, 25 were 19 kings, 24,000 chums, ect; NSEDC with assistance from 41,000 pinks, 21 sockeyes and 50 sil- Fish & Game. vers. Cumulative counts through July 25 were 1,860 kings, 18,000 chums, Golovin Subdistrict 275,000 pinks and 300 silvers. The Commercial Fishing: Two 48- king salmon escapement is projected hour periods weekly through July; 6 to be 1,900 fish and reaching the es- p.m. Saturdays to 6 p.m. Mondays capement goal range for the second and 6 p.m. Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fri- year in a row. days with gillnets restricted to six Unalakleet River Floating Weir – inches or less.

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Photo by Neal Foster TUNDRA FIRE (top)— The Coco Creek wildfire burnt 179 acres. The photo was taken on Wednesday, July 22 at 11 p.m.

Photo by Janice Doherty QUARTZ CREEK RUNWAY (left)— The Coco Creek wildfire burnt close to the Quartz Creek Runway. Coco Creek wildfire suppressed

By Diana Haecker threated an old village site and a pic- On Friday around 3 p.m. officials The next day BSNC staff flew pend on the significance of the site A wildfire that started by a light- tograph, or rock painting. Ganley at the Galena Fire Zone contacted there to inspect if the fire had done and the availability fire suppression ning strike on Thursday July 23 at said the village site was first used Thomas Sparks of the BLM Nome any damage to the site. They found resources. Coco Creek was successfully sup- 600 years ago. Archeologists found Field Station and asked about the sig- that the fire had been suppressed, but The Coco Creek fire came also pressed by the Bureau of Land Man- charcoal and pottery with the exact nificance of the known historical it came within 200 meters of the old close to the remote runway at Quartz agement fire service by Friday same rim design as King Island pot- sites as smoke jumpers were in route village site. The pictograph site was Creek and heavy equipment parked evening. The tundra fire burnt 179 tery at the site. to the fire. Sparks confirmed the im- also spared from damage. A fire crew there. acres, and came perilously close to According to the BLM daily situ- portance of the site and the need for was still on the scene, mopping up This was the second wildfire on two culturally and archeologically ation report, fire was “plumbed” and fire suppression in the Coco Creek hot spots and monitoring the scene the Seward Peninsula in as many important sites. Matt Ganley, Bering eight fire jumpers are in the process area. The BLM sent smoke jumpers for potential flare. weeks, ignited by lightning strikes Straits Native Corporation Vice Pres- to secure the edge of the fire and con- and three Fire Boss aircraft in from “This site represents an important and suppressed by BLM fire fighters. ident of Media and External Affairs, tinue to mop up as of press time on Fairbanks and the fire was sup- period in the region’s prehistoric Kale Casey, spokesman for the Inter- said that the rapidly moving fire Monday. pressed by 5:30 p.m. past,” said Ganley. “The pictograph agency Coordination Center said on is one of only a few which exist in Friday that last week, 2,000 lightning the whole Inupiat/Inuit area stretch- strikes were registered in Alaska. The ing from Unalakleet to Greenland. good news, he said, is that it began Had this site been damaged or de- to rain in the Interior and that Alaska stroyed by the fire, we would have is classified to be on Level 3, a level lost a significant piece of the Bering allowing that resources in terms of Strait region’s cultural history.” personnel, planes and other equip- The BLM is tasked with protect- ment are available to be readily de- ing archaeological sites from fires ployed. occurring on that agency’s land, and decisions on the level of response de-

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Photo by Diana Haecker 400 W 1st.(Behind Polaris) Nome, AK BUSY BEE— An arctic bumble bee goes shopping for nectar in a field of fireweed at Pilgrim Hot Springs. www.oxfordmetals.com THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 9 Fairweather maps uncharted waters

By Maisie Thomas Chukchi Sea. The ship and 48 was charted was in the late 1800s, lot of tug and barge traffic, so accu- ship is capable of producing while The hydrographic survey ship crewmembers have been traveling and the process was very different. rate charts are a must, according to traveling, can lower the risk of ship- Fairweather held an open house in non-stop since May. Modern technology, such as sonar Forney. wrecks by depicting shoreline, Nome on Saturday. According to Lieutenant Matthew did not exist then and survey ships In 2004, the ship was redone be- depths and hazards. At Mayor Denise Michaels’ re- Forney, Operations Officer on the used lead lines instead. Lead lines are fore being put into commission The maps will also show recom- quest, the Ketchikan-based vessel Fairweather, the vessel was first ropes with a hunk of lead attached again. It has updated technology, in- mended routes. charted the area around the Nome’s commissioned almost 50 years ago, that sink to the bottom. The line is cluding multibeam echo sounders According to NOAA, the ship is port. Despite being busy, the in 1968. The ship was named after periodically dropped to measure the and sidescan sonar. Sidescan sonar also capable of doing on-shore sur- crewmembers still found time to lead Mt. Fairweather, a 15,300-foot peak depth of the water. This system is ex- captures pictures of objects, such as veys and fisheries research as well as ship tours for about 100 curious peo- located in Glacier Bay National Park tremely inaccurate, since the area be- shipwrecks. Multibeam echo underwater charting. The same tech- ple. and Preserve. It was deactivated in tween where the line was dropped sounders are very accurate because nology that is used to map the ocean The ship, commissioned by the 1989, and for almost two decades remains a mystery. they area able to depict large areas. floor can also determine areas of in- National Oceanic and Atmospheric was mainly used to provide parts for In Kotzebue Sound, surveyors Together, these systems work to terest for biologists and geologists. Association, just finished charting its sister ship, the Rainier. However, sometimes went a mile before drop- chart the ocean floor and update and The ship can accommodate as many Kotzebue Sound. The vessel also the need for updated and accurate ping the line again. “We actually create raster charts. Raster charts de- as 52 passengers, including scientists charted areas near Port Clarence and nautical charts was so great that the have a better idea about what the sur- pict a color-coded three-dimensional and surveyors. Little Diomede. It is now on its way Fairweather was reactivated in 2004. face of the moon looks like than we picture of the contours of the ocean The Fairweather will head to an to Barrow to chart sections of the The last time Kotzebue Sound do about the bottom of the ocean,” floor. Different colors match differ- area south of Barrow, and will stop said Forney. Kotzebue Sound gets a ent depths. Updated charts, which the in Nome again in three weeks.

Photo courtesy of Gay Sheffield/UAF MAP WEATHER BUOY— The NOAA survey ship Fairweather placed a weather buoy west of King Island last Photo by Diana Haecker week. The buoy collects air and water temperatures as well as wave height, but no wind speed. The UAF’s Sea BURLED ARCH— Iditarod Race Director/Race Marshall Mark Nord- Grant Marine Advisory Program in collaboration with Alaska Ocean Observing System and NSEDC saw to man traveled to Nome last week in order to weatherize the Iditarod the redeployment of the buoy. It was stored overwinter at NSEDC and put back to work in the ocean last week. burled arch in the City of Nome Public Works garage. Before freeze up organizers hope that the icebreaker Sikuliaq can retrieve the buoy and bring it back to Nome for the winter. The buoy provides real time data at www.aoos.org under the tab “access data”.

UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences and UAF Northwest Campus would like to thank everyone who came down to the causeway to see the new research vessel SIKULIAQ. We also thank the Port of Nome and Orion Construction for their kind logistical assistance. We all had a great day and are looking forward to sharing more about SIKULIAQ's work in the Arctic! Photo by Diana Haecker CLEAN-UP— Nome Ski and Biathlon Team members Mallory Conger, Tristen Hobbs, Maya Kralik and Tobin Hobbs cleaned up East Beach last Wednesday to get rid of rusted metal and trash along the beach. The ski and biathlon team is raising funds for travels to ski events by clean- ing up Nome. They put in over 60 hours cleaning beaches, the snow- dumps and streets in Nome this year.

OPEN HOUSE T When? THURSDDAAAYYY,, AUAUGUST 6 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Where? Visit NSEDC’s Expanded Office Building 1212 WW.. 5th AvAvvee. Nome, AK 99762 10 THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 regional THE NOME NUGGET All Around The Sound

New arrivals Clarissa R. and John W. Aluska of Honoring vidual’s or organization’s long-time pany, now known as Ryan Air, from Donna Marie and Jerry Leland Stebbins announce the birth of their The Institute of the North will achievements balancing develop- a small, three-plane, two-pilot oper- Katchatag of Golovin announce the son Arsauyaq John Aluska, born present the Robert O. Anderson Sus- ment of Arctic resources with respect ation to the one of the largest com- birth of their son Jerry Cage July 8, 2015 at 3:34 p.m. He tainable Arctic Award to Wilfred for the environment and benefit to muter carrier in the state, with a new Katchatag, born July 7, 2015 at 3:43 weighed 10 pounds, 10 ounces and “Boyuck” Ryan on Tuesday, August communities and peoples of the mission of providing air cargo serv- p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 was 21” in length. Siblings: 18 in Unalakleet. North. This year, the ION recognizes ice in rural Alaska markets. Past ounces, and was 19.5” in length. Sis- Arieanna Jack, 10; John Aluska, Jr., Governor Walter J. Hickel, the In- Boyuk Ryan. Unalakleet Air Taxi awards recipients include Dr. Vincent ters: Autumn Summer Brown, 13; 7; Johnelle Aluska, 5; and Annette stitute of the North’s founder, be- was founded in 1953 by Wilfred Ostrom; U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens; the Nicole Rylee Katchatag, 8; and Lily Aluska, 4. Maternal grandparents lieved that the world needs to Ryan Sr., beginning regular charter Honorable Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Kay Taylor Katchatag, 6. Maternal are the late Pauline Nakak and Elmer understand the reality, richness and flights across Alaska. With assistance President of Iceland; Jacob Adams; grandparents Charlie and Bernice Cheemuk of St. Michael; and pater- responsibility associated with the from his wife Eva, their business Red Dog Mine; CH2M Hill; and in Brown of Golovin; and paternal nal grandparents Herbie and Minnie Arctic. With that in mind, the Insti- prospered. Boyuck took the com- 2014, Alaska Clean Seas. grandparents Frank Katchatag and Aluska of Stebbins. tute of the North recognizes August Sonya Agibinik of Unalakleet; and 18 as the Hickel Day of the Arctic. James T. and Myrtle Fagerstrom of That day is celebrated each year with Nome. an awards luncheon, presenting the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich Robert O. Anderson Sustainable Arc- Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD with Miller Health Consulting, LLC tic Award in recognition of an indi- Makes 1 Serving Preparation Time: 5 minutes The Dock Walk Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients: A busy week at the Port of Nome cific’s tug and barge Diane H/Kum- 2 pieces whole wheat bread 1 oz. slice cheddar cheese and Small Boat Harbor coincided tux arrived. The NOAA research 1 oz. slice pepper jack cheese with windy weather causing wave vessel Fairweather arrived. 1 oz. goat cheese crumbles action and preventing much of the On July 25, NOAA’s Fairweather tsp. blue cheese vinaigrette dressing gold dredging fleet from working. hosted tours for the community. Tomatoes (optional) Nome Harbormaster Lucas Stotts re- Bering Pacific’s Diane H/Kumtux Spinach (optional) ports the following activity at the departed. Alaska Logistics tug and Mushrooms (optional) port and boat harbor. barge Fish Hawk/Logistics Provider Directions:  

On July 21, Cruz Marine’s tug arrived, departing about six hours 1. Set the oven to broil on high.      and barge Ari Cruz/ Innoko departed. later. Vitus Marine fuel tanker Glen 2. Place cheddar cheese on one piece of    Vitus Energy brought in the tanker arrived in the evening. Brice's tug whole wheat bread. Place pepper jack    Glen, wich arrived with fuel for and barge Alulaq/Drift River arrived cheese on the other slice of bread.      Crumble the goat cheese on top of both        NJUS. The tug and barge Gretchen late. Anchored offshore was Alaska slices of bread. Place bread in oven for     H/ Seabeck departed and headed Logistics’ tug and barge Fish 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.    ! south. NSEDC’s contract vessel Hawk/Logistics Provider, Vitus’ 3. Remove the cheesy bread from the oven.    "#     King C arrived and departed with a tanker Glen, CPD tanker NordO- "  $ load of crab. The UAF brought in the cean, as well as the tug Paragon. 4. Drizzle blue cheese vinaigrette atop one piece and add toppings of your choice,   ! research vessel Sikuliaq to hold open On July 26, Vitus Marine’s Glen spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms. %   & ' house ship tours. Vitus Energy’s left, assisted by tugs Millie Cruz and 5. Sandwich the two pieces of bread %   &  tankers Maersk Belfast and Glen an- Capt. Frank Moody. Vitus Marine’s together, savor and enjoy a lighter   &  chored offshore. tug and barge Naniq/Avec 183 de- version of this four-cheese favorite. ( & $ On July 22, the Tug Emmett Foss parted in the morning. Alaska Lo- arrived. The ADF&G research ves- gistics’ Sea Hawk/Madison Rose TIP: sel Pandalus departed. Alaska Lo- departed. Brice's Alulaq/Drift River gistics’ tug and barge departed. Ridge Marine’s tug and *Try different types of cheese to mix up your flavors or add new toppings as Seahawk/Madison Rose arrived. barge Devon/BC 151 arrived. An- you so desire. Vitus Energy tanker Glen departed. chored offshore was CPD NordO- Vitus Energy tug and barge cean, Alaska Logistics’ Fish

Naniq/Avec 183 arrived; Vitus’ Hawk/Logistics Provider, as well as tanker Maersk Belfast and barge the tug Paragon. Cavik/Avec 208 anchored offshore. On July 27, the Delta Western tug On July 23, the Terrasond re- and barge Pacific Freedom/Cas- search vessel Qualifier 105 arrived cades arrived in the afternoon with © and departed later that day. Norse- fuel for Bonanza. NOAA’s survey man Maritime's research vessel vessel Fairweather departed. An- Norseman II arrived. UAF’s Siku- chored offshore was CPD’s NordO- liaq departed. Vitus tankers Maersk cean, Alaska Logistics’ Fish Photo by Diana Haecker Church Services Belfast and Glen were offshore. Hawk/Logistics Provider, as well as SEA BIRD— This arctic tern On July 24, Norseman Maritime’s the tug Paragon. keeps a weary eye on the sur- Norseman II departed. Bering Pa- roundings. Directory

Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Aaron Cooper      Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m.        Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865        Pastor Charles Brower Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Thrift Shop 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday: Thrift Shop 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wednesday: Faith Followers 5:45 to 7:30 pm Nome Covenant Church $& &%&%!!"$ &"!$" & % 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey #$& !&"%! %( % " &%! Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) $!(&$""!)&$"''!)&&"' ( Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church '"'# !)"'#  5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 Sunday: Worship 11 a.m.. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side $"'&&")"')" River of Life Assembly of God 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.        Last Sunday of each month Worship: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m.   For more information contact Pastor Austin Jones     St. Joseph Catholic Church Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room) Patients going to ANMC and want to see a Catholic priest please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137    Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of the Nazarene        3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-4870 Pastor Dan Ward Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 2.25.15 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 11 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment Real Estate Deputy Clerk II customers the best selection of cards and product Three city lots for sale. Ideal location next to the Alaska Court System to celebrate life’s events. Apply at: elementary school and new hospital. Unob- Nome, Alaska WorkatAG.com. Questions? Call 1.888.323.4192 structed view of the hills to the North. Block 118, $4,067.00 Monthly 7.16-23-30 Lots 2, 3, 4 (703, 705, 707 Greg Kruschek Ave Nome Sweet Homes Closing Date: August 3, 2015 otherwise known as the old By-Pass Road). Recruitment for Assistant Cook in the Head $47,500 each. Please email 907-443-7368 The Alaska Court System (ACS) is recruiting for a Start Program in Nome - July 20th to August [email protected] for more information. Deputy Clerk II for the Nome Clerk’s Office. The 3rd, 2015 7.9-16-23-30 selected applicant will serve as a front counter, jury, and small claims clerk. DIVISION: Children and Family Services 15 AC PRIVATE-OWNED For More Information / How to Apply: Complete re- DEPARTMENT: Head Start/Early Head Start PATENTED cruitment information is available on Workplace JOB TITLE: Assistant Cook Classifieds Alaska, http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace . POSITION STATUS: Regular Part Time Amazing cabin To view vacancies, go to the Job Opportunities EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt WANTED—Muskox horn, moose/caribou antler, section and select Court System. Applicants must PAY SCALE GRADE: 6,7,8 ($17.46 to $22.79) old ivory, Eskimo artifacts. Call Roger 304-1048 12 miles Glacier Creek submit a completed application through Work- DOE or email [email protected]. Wild life superhighway, place Alaska by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, REPORTS TO: Program Specialist 2/26/2015 tfn 2015. river frontage BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: WANTED – Mark Knapp at The Cutting Edge in Fully furnished, THE ALASKA COURT SYSTEM IS AN EEO EM- Fairbanks is buying legal ancient walrus ivory, PLOYER AND PROUDLY PROMOTES DIVER- 1. Maintain a professional attitude, be responsible, musk ox horn, mammoth ivory and teeth. solar power, water SITY dependable, and demonstrate a commitment to Very good prices. 907-452-7477, cut- Sauna, outhouse, 7.23-30 excellence. [email protected]. 2. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives 5.14 – 8.27 amazing views! and performance standards of the Head Nome Eskimo Community is recruiting for one Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. $169,000 (1) position located in Nome, AK: 3. Assist Head Start Cook in meal preparation: preparing food, setting up for meal service, prepar- Legals •Deputy Director: exempt, regular full-time posi- ing carts, stocking inventory, checking food aller- tion. The pay range is $30.14/hour – $33.92/hour gies and dietary restrictions/substitutions, and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 4 ACRES OCEAN VIEWS (DOE). This position is open until filled. cleaning up after meal. JOHANNA "A" 4. Clean all dishes after meals for Head Start and Variance Application Native preference per Public Law 93-638 Early Head Start/Child Care. Clean dish washing On Front Street between area daily, counter tops and food preparation A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED A full copy of the job descriptions and an employ- areas, mop kitchen floors and dispose of trash at DURING A REGULAR MEETING OF THE Swansburg Dredge and Roadhouse ment application can be obtained from the Nome the end of the day. PLANNING COMMISSION TO SEEK COM- Across street from ocean Eskimo Community Website www.necalaska.org 5. Manage dish washing system and inventory of MENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: or from the Nome Eskimo Community Office at chemicals. Notify Health/Nutrition Specialist when Beautiful views, ocean & mountain 200 West 5th Avenue. supplies need to be ordered, or if equipment Variance request from Nancy Mendenhall for the needs maintenance. property located at 303 West E Street $165,000 For any questions, please contact the Human (Block 55, Lot 14ptn). Resources Manager, Cathy Lyon, at 907-443- QUALIFICATIONS: 9131 or by email to [email protected] DATE: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 7.30 1.High School diploma or GED. TIME: 7:00 P.M. www.nomesweethomes.com 2.Hold a valid Alaska State Driver’s License. LOCATION: City Hall Chambers 3.Work experience in food service and prepara- 7.30 Retail Merchandiser tion. 4.Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- • Legals AMERICAN GREETINGS is looking for Retail quired. CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE Merchandisers in Nome. As a member of our continued on page 12 O-15-07-02 An Ordinance Amending Section INVITATION TO BID team, you will ensure the greeting card depart- One complete set of Bid Documents will also be ment is merchandised and maintained to provide 13.25.060 of the Nome Code of Ordinances to Prohibit Overnight Camping on City Property and CITY OF NOME available for review at The Plans Room, 4831 Old Amending Section 1.20.040 to Delete the Penalty City Hall Interior Improvements Seward Hwy # 102, Anchorage, AK 99503, 907- for Violations of Former NCO Section 563-2029. 13.25.060(b). NOME, ALASKA Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) The deadline for submission of sealed proposals O-15-07-03 An Ordinance Amending Chapter OWNER: CITY OF NOME is Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. local is committed to providing quality health services 15.50.060 of the Nome Code of Ordinances and P.O. BOX 281 time and shortly thereafter the bids will be opened and promoting wellness Nome Joint Utility System Water and Sewer Tariff NOME, ALASKA 99762 publicly and read aloud. Bids must be submitted No. 3 to Delete References to Trucked Water. 907-443-6663 (PHONE) to the City Clerk at City Hall. Bids must be sub- within our people and environment. 907-443-5345 (FAX) mitted in a sealed envelope and marked clearly on These ordinances had first reading at the regular the envelope as “Bid Enclosed: City Hall Interior meeting of the Nome City Council on July 27, The City of Nome will receive sealed bids for dem- Improvements” along with the name and address Available position: 2015 and were passed to second reading, public olition of a limited amount of existing casework of the Bidder. Fax submissions are not allowed. hearing, and final passage at the regular meeting and countertop and replacement with new built-in of the Council scheduled for August 10, 2015 at casework, countertops, and finishes within the City The contract will be awarded to the lowest quali- Admissions Representative, 7:00 PM in Council Chambers of City Hall, located Hall entrance and City Clerk’s Office areas. fied Bidder as determined by the City. The City of at 102 Division Street. Copies of the ordinances Nome reserves the right to reject any and all bids, Patient Financial Services Department are available in the Office of the City Clerk. Interested persons may receive a bid package by to waive informalities, and to reject non-conform- 7.30,8.6 registering with the City Clerk by email ing, non-responsive, or conditional bids. [email protected], phone at 907-443- 7.30 6663, or by fax at 907-443-5345. Contract Docu- PURPOSE OF POSITION: ments will be available on July 29, 2015. Greet and register new patients, obtaining necessary information to prepare for effective billing of services. Notice to the Public EXPERIENCE and CREDENTIALS: Education Degree High School Diploma or Equivalent The owner of Pilgrim Hot Springs, Unaatuq, LLC, is asking Experience General (Non-supervisory): Amount: 1 year(s) everyone planning to visit the hot springs to stop by the BSNC Type: performing work in medical office or hospital setting working with patient accounts and/or billing Land Department, the Aurora Inn Hotel, or the Nome Visitors’ Experience Supervisory Center to obtain a permit prior to heading out to the Springs. Amount: 0 (years) Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated. The permits are valid for one year. There is currently no cost Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc.: N/A associated with the permit, but a permit is required of all visitors. Unaatuq, LLC would like to take this opportunity to thank Starting pay $19.91 + DOE people, in advance, for removing all of their trash and for For an application, detailed job description or more information, please contact us: [email protected] taking good care of the property. (907) 443-4573 (907) 443-2085 fax 6.4 www.nortonsoundhealth.org NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638 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 for all positions. NSHC is a drug Stebbins Native free workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass any of the pre-employment requirements will not be considered for a position. 7.30 Corporation P.O. Box 71110 Stebbins, AK 99671 Phone: (907) 934-3074 NOME PUBLIC SCHOOLS Fax: (907) 934-2399

Job OpeningV for the 2015-2016 School Year July 10, 2015

Nome Elementary School: To: Stebbins Native Corporation Shareholders

• Classroom Instructional Aide - $17.74/hour-$25.62/hour DOE Stebbins Native Corporation Shareholders Annual Meeting of • Special Education Paraprofessional II (3 positions) - $18.66/hour-$27.42/hour DOE Shareholders prescribed and set for September 5, 2015 is now postponed to November 5, 2015 7:00 p.m. which is due to the Nome Beltz Jr./Sr. High School: late review and acceptance of the Financial Report. There are four • Classroom Instructional Aide - $17.74/hour-$25.62/hour DOE (4) seats open for the Stebbins Native Corporation Board of Di- rectors. Shareholders 18 years old and over are eligible to run for Nome Youth Facility: the SNC Board of Directors. Please send the letter of intent to the address listed in this letterhead. (Stebbins Native Corporation POB • Classroom Instructional Aide - $17.74/hour-$25.62/hour DOE 71110 Stebbins, Alaska 99671-1110) Please include level of edu- District Office: cation, service in any Stebbins Councils, School Board, service with SNC, etc. Letters of intents to run for the SNC Board should • Business Office Manager - DOE be submitted by October 17, 2015, 5 p.m.

For more information about each job, please contact NPS Human Resources Manager Directors who have terms expiring in 2015 - Morris Coffey, Nora Cynthia Olanna at . You may email Cynthia at [email protected]for Tom, Jacinta Martin, & Jerome Pete. Please note that this notice Dcomplete job description and classified employment application. will be published in other newspapers as well as local postings. 7.30 12 THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET • Employment continued from page 11 2. Ability to work effectively with people from a va- is a part of the curriculum in collaboration with Ed- Did You riety of backgrounds. ucation/Disability Specialist. 3. Excellent interpersonal and communication 10. Obtain height/weight assessments for each 5.A resident of the community given preference. skills, including demonstrated writing ability re- child from each Early Head Start/Head Start/Child Know? 6.Must complete and submit a work physical upon quired. Care center to complete growth charts. hire and every five years after hire. 4. Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- 11. Coordinate and as needed perform vision and quired. Must possess basic computer knowledge hearing screenings on students within 45 days of For a full copy of the job description please and skills in Windows, Internet usage, Microsoft enrollment. see our website at www.kawerak.org Office software, Excel and Word. ,QRUGHUWRSLFNXS\RXUPHGLFDOUHFRUGV\RXPXVWEULQJD Interested individuals may contact Human Re- 5. Must complete and submit a work physical upon Transportation Responsibilities sources with questions at 907-443-5231. hire and every five years after hire. SLFWXUH,'WRWKH+HDOWK,QIRUPDWLRQ0DQDJHPHQW'HSW Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s 6. Must complete an annual TB screening. 12. Conduct on-site observations of Bus Driver website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting and bus safety evacuation drills bi-annually each Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 school year. 2WKHUZLVHHPSOR\HHVZLOOQRWEHDEOHWRKDQGRYHUWKHUHFRUGV tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re- Approved 07/14/2015 13. Track bus route logs and ensure that bus per- sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to mission agreements are on file for each child en- - [email protected] For a full copy of the job description please rolled. &DOO IRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQ 7.23-30 see our website at www.kawerak.org Interested individuals may contact Human Re- QUALIFICATIONS: sources with questions at 907-443-5231. 1. Associate Degree in Human services or related Recruitment for Family Advocate I located in Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s field. Responsible work experience in Human Nome for Head Start, July 20th to August 3rd, website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Services or health care may substitute on a year 2015 Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- for year basis. Must be willing to work toward a tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re- degree in Human services or related field. DIVISION: Children and Family Services sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to 2. Ability to work effectively with people from a va- Chairman Dan Harrelson has set the dates for JOB TITLE: Family Advocate I Nome [email protected] riety of backgrounds. POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time 7.23-30 3. Excellent interpersonal and communication NSEDC’s second quarter meetings to be held at EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt skills, including demonstrated writing ability re- PAY SCALE GRADE: 10-11-12 ($22.12 to quired. the NSEDC Boardroom in Nome. $28.86) DOE Recruitment for Health Nutrition Specialist in 4. Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- REPORTS TO: Family Advocate II Head Start - July 20th to August 3rd, 2015 quired. Must possess basic computer knowledge August 4, 2015 and skills in Windows, Internet usage, Microsoft BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: DIVISION: Children and Family Services Office software, Excel and Word. Scholarship Committee...... 1:00 p.m. JOB TITLE: Health/Nutrition Specialist 5. Must complete and submit a work physical upon Rules & Bylaws Committee...... 1:30 p.m. Core Staff Responsibilities POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time hire and every five years after hire. EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt 6. Must complete an annual TB screening. Fisheries Development Committee...... 2:15 p.m. 1. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives PAY SCALE GRADE: 13-14-15 ($26.41 to and performance standards of the Head $34.46) DOE Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 August 5, 2015 Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. REPORTS TO: Head Start/Early Head Start Di- Approved 07/14/2015 2. Track all Program Information Report (PIR) data rector Executive Committee...... 9:00 a.m. in regard to service area and submit monthly re- For a full copy of the job description please Finance Committee...... 10:00 a.m. ports on the 7th of each month to the Director. BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: see our website at www.kawerak.org 3. Develop, coordinate and monitor the integrated Interested individuals may contact Human Re- Board of Directors...... 1:00 p.m. work plans, policies and procedures to ensure that Core Staff Responsibilities sources with questions at 907-443-5231. performance standard and federal and state rules Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s and regulations are being followed. Provide train- 1. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting August 6, 2015 ing and technical assistance to site staff to meet and performance standards of the Head Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- Board of Directors...... 9:00 a.m. these regulations. Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re- 4. Participate in team planning with other special- 2. Track all Program Information Report (PIR) data sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to NSEDC welcomes member community residents at meetings. Portions of these meetings, ists, site staff, and families to facilitate a seamless in regard to service area and submit monthly re- [email protected] system of program delivery. ports on the 7th of each month to the Director. 7.23-30 however, may be held in executive session. 5. Follow Head Start Child Abuse and Neglect 3. Develop, coordinate and monitor the integrated Policies and Standards of Conduct and Confiden- work plans, policies and procedures to ensure that Open House for NSEDC’s Nome Office Expansion tiality Policies and report suspected cases of child performance standard and federal and state rules Recruitment for Nome Cook with the Head abuse/neglect. and regulations are being followed. Provide train- Start Program, July 20th to August 3rd, 2015 August 6, 2015 • 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ing and technical assistance to site staff to meet Family Advocate I Responsibilities these regulations. DIVISION: Children and Family Services 4. Participate in team planning with other special- DEPARTMENT: Head Start 1. Track family goals, and develop programs and ists, site staff, and families to facilitate a seamless JOB TITLE: Nome Cook activities to meet goals using community re- system of program delivery. POSITION STATUS: Regular Part Time sources. Identify strengths/weaknesses of each 5. Follow Head Start Child Abuse and Neglect EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt family; coordinate with teaching teams and make Policies and Standards of Conduct and Confiden- PAY SCALE GRADE: 7-8-9 ($18.53 to $24.17) SOLOMON referrals and follow- up for needed social services tiality Policies and report suspected cases of child DOE as needed. abuse/neglect. REPORTS TO: Program Specialist Nome 2. Track and document all family services using NATIVE CORPORATION ChildPlus and Family Partnership Agreements Nutrition Responsibilities BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: process. Make home visits as needed in order to involve parents in service delivery. 6. Oversee the USDA food services child nutrition 1 Maintain a professional attitude, be responsible, 3. Recruit volunteers for parent involvement program for all Head Start/Early Head Start/Child dependable, and demonstrate a commitment to and in-kind contributions. Care Program sites in Nome and surrounding vil- excellence. 4. Assist in organizing orientation for parents, in- lages; ensure all meals and snacks are prepared 2 Assist with implementing the goals, objectives Notice of Special Annual Shareholders' Meeting cluding production of brochures and organizing with the guidance of the USDA & CACFP guide- and performance standards of the Head meetings. lines. Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. 5. Assist in training parents for their roles and re- 7. Develop Cycle Menu’s for all programs. 3 Prepare and cook snacks and meals for the sponsibilities, including parent committee and pol- 8. Travel periodically throughout the school year Nome Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care icy council meetings. Encourage their monthly to sites to monitor program compliance and Programs on a daily basis, Monday through Fri- September 26, 2015 at 2 PM participation. CACFP. Must make 1-2 visits to each site that has day. a cook or cook assistant each school year as the 4 Cook meals for Early Head Start socials up to held in the XYZ Senior Center QUALIFICATIONS: budget allows. 1. Associate Degree or CDA required. Two years Nome, Alaska work experience in social services, health or early Health/Safety Responsibilities continued on page 13 childhood preferred. Must be willing to work to- ward Associates Degree if not yet obtained. 9. Ensure health, nutrition and safety education Shareholders at least 18 years of age who wish to run for one of the two Board of Directors' open Notice: seats are requested to send a letter of intent to: The Inalik Native Corporation would like to let the public know that Lost River (the shaded area) is off limits to the public. That will include hunting by aircraft, Solomon Native Corporation land use such as digging for artifacts, camping and mining. Box 243 TRESPASS and UNPERMITTED LAND USE IS NOT ALLOWED. Nome, Alaska 99762

or email to [email protected]

All letters of intent must be received by August 24, 2015 either by USPS mail or email.

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AdoptDog afood, pet and cat get food, a FREE cat bag litter of anddog/cat other food donations when you adoptare a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other donations are alwaysalways welcome welcome at at thethe Nome Animal Animal Shelter! Shelter! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Inalik Native Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet Corporation at (907) 686-3221 or email [email protected]. 443-8538443-5212 oorr 4443-526243-5262 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 13

Trooper Beat  Any charges reported in these press releases White Mountain residence. Beau Brown, 23, of are merely accusations and the defendants are White Mountain, was pronounced deceased on PUBLIC NOTICE presumed innocent unless and until proven scene. Troopers responded to investigate. The guilty. body has been sent to the State Medical Exam- PORT COMMISSION SEAT VACANCY iner’s Office for autopsy. No foul play is sus- On July 18, at 7:45 p.m., the White Mountain Vil- pected. lage Public Safety Officer received a report that a person had a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside a The Port Commission has one seat open for appointment. Anyone interested in serving on the Commission should submit an application to the • Employment City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM.

Start Program and follows all applicable federal continued from page 12 and state licensing regulations. This position is re- quired to meet all Head Start Teacher Aide edu- Applications are available at City Hall or at www.nomealaska.org. two times a month, and Head Start sponsored cational requirements of the program. events as needed. Please call 443-6663 for more information. BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 5 Responsible for the nutrition component of the 7.23-30,8.6 Head Start/Early Head Start program. Participate 1) Maintain a professional attitude, be responsi- in training to ensure food served meets the nutri- ble, dependable, and demonstrate a commitment tional requirements of young children as estab- to excellence. lished by USDA/CACFP. 2) Assist with implementing the goals, objectives 6 Wear appropriate food service attire by follow- and performance standards of the Head Start Pro- ing food safety standards. gram. Assist with weekly planning and follow the schedule which integrates child health and safety, QUALIFICATIONS: early childhood development (including teacher di- rected, child directed, and gross motor classroom Notice of Discontinuation of the 1 High School diploma or GED. activities), cultural activities, child mental health, 2 Hold a valid Alaska State Driver’s License. and family and community partnership to ensure 3 Work experience in food service and prepara- the developmental needs of individual children are tion. met. NEC Home Renovation Program 4 Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- 3) Use team approach with parents and staff to de- quired. velop individualized activities to meet the chil- 5 A resident of the community given preference. dren’s needs. Conduct observations, screenings, 6 Must complete and submit a work physical upon and assessments. hire and every five years after hire. 4) Aid and assist classroom teacher in carrying out daily and weekly duties such as teaching, per- Effective Immediately Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 forming housekeeping chores, preparing for snack Approved 07/14/2015 or lunch, ensuring that the environment is sanitary and healthy, entering observations online, com- Nome Eskimo Community will discontinue the Renovation Assistance Program due to For a full copy of the job description please pleting and submitting required paperwork, and see our website at www.kawerak.org maintaining confidential child files and parent sig- changes within the Housing Program and decreased funding; we are in the process of Interested individuals may contact Human Re- natures. transitioning to Energy Efficiency Services. sources with questions at 907-443-5231. 5) Ensure that children are supervised at all times Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s with a one to ten, teacher/teacher aide to student website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting ratio. Any applications in progress, member applications that have been on the waiting list, or Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re- QUALIFICATIONS: applicants that have been approved for renovation assistance will automatically be sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to 1) High school diploma or GED and hold a current [email protected] CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. If transitioned to the new program in our quest to assist members with their housing needs. 7.23-30 applicant does not have a CDA, must develop a professional development plan that includes sub- mitting a CDA application within 6 months of hire. This change will provide NEC the ability to service a greater number of NEC members 2) Must be willing to work towards an AA degree in than the prior program. Recruitment for Program Specialist for Head Early Childhood Education. Start in Nome, July 20th to August 3rd, 2015 3) Must possess good oral and written communi- cation skills. Any questions, comments, or concerns please contact: DIVISION: Children and Family Services 4) Must complete and submit a work physical JOB TITLE: Program Specialist Nome upon hire and every five years after hire. POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time 5) Must complete an annual TB screening. Jason Rietheimer, Housing Director EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt 6) Current First Aid and Infant/Child (Pediatric) PAY SCALE GRADE: 12-13-14 ($24.90 to CPR certification. If not current, must be willing to Phone: (907) 443-9120 $32.49) DOE obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire. REPORTS TO: Head Start/Early Head Start Di- E-mail: [email protected] rector For a full copy of the job description please see our website at www.kawerak.org Fax: (907) 443-9144 BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Interested individuals may contact Human Re- 7.23-30 sources with questions at 907-443-5231. Core Staff Responsibilities Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting 1. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- and performance standards of the Head tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re- Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to 2. Track all Program Information Report (PIR) data [email protected] in regard to service area and submit monthly re- 7.23-30 ports on the 7th of each month to the Director. 3. Develop, coordinate and monitor the integrated work plans, policies and procedures to ensure that performance standard and federal and state rules and regulations are being followed. Provide train- Gather your customers nd ing and technical assistance to site staff to meet 2015 2 QUARTER MEETING OF THE these regulations. by advertising in 4. Participate in team planning with other special- BERING STRAITS REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY ists, site staff, and families to facilitate a seamless The Nome Nugget. system of program delivery. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 5. Follow Head Start Child Abuse and Neglect Call 44305235 Policies and Standards of Conduct and Confiden- tiality Policies and report suspected cases of child nd abuse/neglect. You are hereby notified of the 2015 2 quarter meeting of the Bering Straits Program Specialist Responsibilities Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will be held on July 31, 6. Supervise and manage assigned teaching staff. 2015 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., at the Savoonga IRA building, located in 7. Recruit, hire, and manage site staff by following Kawerak Policy & Procedures and Head Savoonga, Alaska. Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards. 8. Make personnel recommendations to the Head Start/Early Head Start Director. 9. Evaluate assigned site staff on an annual basis The Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will or more if needed. 10. Maintain staff Professional Development Plans have an open meeting, meet and greet, on July 31, 2015 between 1:00 pm and on an annual basis. 11. Maintain accurate records of employee 4:00 pm at the Gambell City Hall (Q-Hall), located in Gambell Alaska. timesheets, leave, and performance evaluations. 7.30 12. Assist the Head Start Director and Specialist in the development of budgets. Assist in monitoring the expenditures of the Program. Produce budget projection as requested and revise budgets as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Mary’s Igloo Native 1. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Mary’s Igloo Native Human Services or related field. Supervisory Corporation Lands work experience in the field may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis. Bering Straits Native Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation: Must be willing to work toward Associates Degree Corporation Lands if not yet obtained. closed to hunting, fishing and camping 2. Ability to work effectively with people from a va- ScaleScale riety of backgrounds. 3. Excellent interpersonal and communication 2.52.5 milesmiles skills, including demonstrated writing ability re- quired. 4. Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- quired. Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills in Windows, Internet usage, Microsoft Office software, Excel and Word. 5. Must complete and submit a work physical upon hire and every five years after hire. 6. Must complete an annual TB screening.

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Approved 07/14/2015

For a full copy of the job description please see our website at www.kawerak.org Contact: Interested individuals may contact Human Re- MINC (907)642-2308 sources with questions at 907-443-5231. BSNC (907)442-5252 Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re- sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to [email protected] 7.23-30

Recruitment for two Teacher Aide/Janitors in Nome for Head Start - July 20th to August 3rd, 2015 NOTICE: The public is remindedNotice the land ownership within the shaded areas on the map are DIVISION: Children and Family Services Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation DEPARTMENT: Head Start predominately privately landsowned are by closed Mary's to allIgloo hunting Native and Corporation JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide/Janitor camping, except for use by MINC POSITION STATUS: Part time, Seasonal and it's shareholders. Artifact digging, sport hunting, mining, EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt guiding, and hunting by aircraftshareholders is strictly and their prohibited. families. All non- PAY SCALE GRADE: 5-6-7 ($16.46 to $21.48) DOE shareholders for sport hunting,BSNC guiding lands are and open hunting to residents by aircraft, of mining, operating ATV's, or any the region for subsistence pur- REPORTS TO: Program Specialist operating vehicles MUST HAVE PERMISSION by the Mary's Igloo Native CorporationContact: prior to entering poses. Head Start is a federal program designed to as- on above mentioned land. TRESSPASS AND UNPERMITTED LAND USEMINC IS NOT(907)643-2308 ALLOWED. For sist children in preparation for formal education in detailed information or to obtain permissionNo ATV use to isenter allowed Mary's on MINC Igloo or Native CorporationBSNC (907)442-5252 lands contact the the public school system. The Head Start Teacher BSNC lands. Aide/Janitor assists in implementing the goals, ob- 9/2-9-16-23-30MINC General Manager at (907)642-2308, P.O. Box 650, Teller, Alaska 99778, [email protected] jectives and performance standards of the Head 14 THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET

BERING SEA KITE SURFING— Californian Trevor Hudson makes the best of a blustery day on July 23 in Nome. Photo by Nils Hahn Court

Week ending 7/24 hearing 8/11/15 at 9:00 a.m. on community work service; Probation until 7/20/16; Com- Amount; Date of Violation: 1/30/15; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002; 120 days, 100 days Civil ply with direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Must submit to evalu- suspended; Unsuspended 20 days have been served; Fine: $3,000 with $0 suspended; Irrigoo, Alice v. Irrigoo, Andrea; Civil Protective Order ation by the program and pay for and successfully complete any education or treatment Pay unsuspended $3,000 fine through Nome Trial Courts by 5/31/17; Forfeit alcohol; Cloud, Gertrude v. Sipary, Ryan; Eviction District Court recommended by this program; May not consume inhalants or possess or consume seized to State; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, Anchorage; Wells, Cory N. v. State of Alaska; Post-Conviction Relief-Sup Ct controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, except as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if pro- Tucker, Michael D. v. Tucker, Courtney L.; Div or Cust w/Children State of Alaska v. Foster Olanna (10/1/65); Criminal Trespass 1; Date of Violation: bation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sen- Brown, Michael v. Wongittilin, Diane; Civil Protective Order 7/21/15; 5 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 5 days shall be served with defen- tenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 Small Claims dant remanded not to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Of- days; Probation until 7/23/17; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Larsen, Ivan and Larsen, Karina v. Carlisle, Rebecca; Small Claims Greater Than fice, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess, consume or buy alcohol; Any state $2500 10 days. ID issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying restriction until the restriction expires; Criminal State of Alaska v. Garrett Oozevaseuk (9/10/80); 2NO-12-477CR Order to Modify Defendant’s person and baggage are subject to warrantless search at any airport en State of Alaska v. Bert W. Kuzuguk (4/19/98); Possession, Control, or Consumption or Revoke Probation; ATN: 111500694; Violated conditions of probation; Probation ex- route to local option community; Shall submit proof of completion of 24 hours of Com- of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21; Repeat Offense; Date of Offense: 11/1/14; Trial: tended by 6 months; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 60 days. munity Work Service by 7/23/16, if not completed convert to 1 day for each 8 hours of jury; Found and adjudged: Guilty; Police Training Surcharge: $10 to be paid to clerk of State of Alaska v. Garrett Oozevaseuk (9/10/80); 2NO-15-278CR Notice of Dis- CWS; Defendant agrees to telephonic participation of witnesses, if probation violation court within 10 days; Fine: $1,000 with $500 suspended; Unsuspended $500 to be paid missal; Charge 001: A4; Filed by the DAs Office 7/24/15. petition if filed; Defendant is credited with up to 30 days for residential alcohol treatment to the court 7/20/17; License: Defendant’s driver’s license or privilege to apply for one State of Alaska v. Dallas Acoman (5/7/86); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; at Fairbanks Native Health Association Services, Women’s and Children’s Inner Heal- is revoked for 9 months with 6 months suspended; Community Work Service: Within ATN: 114189102; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended to 5/20/16; De- ing. 120 days, complete 48 hours community work service and give the clerk of court proof fendant must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. of completion on the form provided by the clerk; Other: Defendant is ordered status State of Alaska v. Jenna Toolie (5/3/89); CTN 001: Import Alcohol-Dry Area-Small Seawall

NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT manded to AMCC. multiple locations, but were unsuccessful. Attempts to phone the Tuesday, July 21, 2015 02:08 pm, NPD conducted a traffic stop on the west side of female were also unsuccessful. At 20:46 the female was con- MEDIA RELEASES 07/20/2015 through 07/26/2015 07:45 am NPD received a request for assistance on the west town. Further investigation revealed that the driver, Ruth Poage, tacted and she stated she did not wish to harm herself. No fur- side of town. The caller stated they had locked themselves out had been driving with a revoked driver’s license. Subsequently ther action was needed. Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The issuance of ci- of their residence. NPD gained entrance from the back door and she was placed under arrest for Driving with a Revoked License. 09:49 pm, NPD made contact with two individuals on the tations or the act of arrest does not assign guilt to any iden- there was no damage done to the home. She was transported to AMCC. west side of town. Angel Kogassagoon was given a Minor Con- tified party. 12:44 pm NPD conducted a traffic stop on the west side of 07:15 pm, NPD received two calls regarding the safety of a suming Alcohol citation after she was found to be consuming During this period there were 169 calls for service received town on a cab that stopped in the middle of the road. The vehi- male who was on Front Street. On arrival, officers made contact some. She was given a ride home and left in the care of her fam- at the Nome Police Communications Center. 70 (41%) in- cle was stopped to pick up a customer; however traffic was with Al Muktoyuk. He had a bottle of alcohol in his possession ily. volved alcohol. heavy at that point in time. James Nesby was issued a citation and was subsequently given a citation for Open Container. There were 10 arrests made with 7 (70 percent) alcohol re- for Stop/Standing/Parking on a Highway. Saturday, July 25, 2015 lated. 01:39 pm NPD conducted a traffic stop on a car that was Thursday, July 23, 2015 11:59 am, NPD received report of a possible trespass. Upon NPD responded to 19 calls reporting intoxicated persons double parked on Front Street. Investigation revealed that Jamie 02:01 pm, NPD responded to the east side of town on the arrival, officers made contact with George Langton, who had re- needing assistance. Two were remanded to AMCC as pro- Gustafson’s vehicle registration had expired. She was issued a report of a physical altercation. Investigation led to the arrest of fused to leave a residence he was not permitted to be in. Lang- tective holds; and six remained at the hospital for medical citation for Expired Registration and given a verbal warning Catherine Ojanen for Assault in the Fourth Degree. She was re- ton was arrested for violating his Conditions of Probation. He evaluation/treatment. about her double parking. manded to AMCC. was transported to NSRH for medical clearance and then re- There were 13 ambulance calls and 2 fire calls during this 08:47 pm, NPD received a report of an individual who would manded to AMCC. period. not leave an establishment after being asked several times. Friday, July 24, 2015 Upon arrival, officers contacted Foster Olanna, who was still in 00:06 am, NPD responded to a report of a female that Sunday, July 26, 2015 ************************************************************************* the business. Olanna was placed under arrest for Criminal Tres- wished to harm herself and another member of the household. 00:54 am, NPD received a report of a possible assault tak- pass in the Second Degree. He was remanded to AMCC. Investigation led to the arrest of Jessica Swann for Assault in ing place on the west side of town. Investigation was conducted Monday, July 20, 2015 the Fourth Degree DV. She was transported to AMCC. and it was found to be a verbal altercation only. Both parties 00:12 am, NPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with an Wednesday, July 22, 2015 02:23 am, NPD made contact with Tony Weyiouanna on the went their separate ways. inoperable headlight and taillight. Jason Chabot was issued a 00:43 am, NPD responded to the west side of town for a dis- west side of town. Officers found an alcoholic beverage on his 01:15 am, NPD received a report of a possible assault tak- citation for Failure to Provide Insurance on Demand and given turbance. Investigation led to the arrest of Timothy Kost for vio- persons. Weyiouanna was issued an Open Container citation. ing place on the west side of town. Investigation was conducted a warning for his headlight and taillight. lating conditions of Release and Probation. He was transported 02:54 am, NPD received a report of a possible assault tak- and it was found to be a verbal altercation only. Both parties 06:36 pm, NPD conducted a traffic stop on the west side of to AMCC. ing place of the west side of town. Investigation led to the arrest went their separate ways. town. Investigation revealed that the driver, Anthony Shelp, had 02:16 pm, NPD received a report of a possible intoxicated of Otto Soolook for Assault in the Third Degree DV and Violat- 06:08 am, NPD received a report of an individual trespass- been driving with a revoked driver’s license. Shelp was placed driver on the east side of town. Investigation led to the arrest of ing his Conditions of Probation. He was transported to AMCC. ing. Investigation led to the arrest of Gary Kavairlook for violat- under arrest for Driving with a Revoked License and Violating George Langton for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol. He 05:54 pm, NPD responded to the report of a female wishing ing his Condition of Release. He was transported to AMCC. his Conditions of Release. He was transported to AMCC. was transported to NSRH for medical clearance and then re- to harm herself. Attempts were made to contact the female at SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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13.1 Mile Half Marathon 1. Aaron Rose 1:45:04 2. Tyler Johnson 1:48:05 3. James Ferguson 1:49:29 4. Tanya Pasternack 1:49:30 **First Place Woman** 5. Brodie Kimmel 1:54:05 6. Riley Bennett-Vockner 1:57:58 7. Misty Reader 2:03:02 8. Sierra Johnson 2:30:17 9. Brandon Pierce 2:37:09 10. Nathan Tobuk 2:46:31 11. Kevin Thomas 2:51:00 12. Christine Schultz 2:51:01

Kids Mile Run 1. Orson Hoogendorn 2. Natallie Tobuk Photo by Crystal Tobuk 3. Hayla Trigg FULL MARATHON WINNER— 4. Juliet Tobuk Sam Deering heads towards the Kids Fun Run finish line and first place in the Photo by Carol Seppilu 1. Nevelo Hoogendorn Cape Nome Marathon. 2. Psymom Stalker OFF THEY GO— Participants of the half marathon started from Cape Nome, going back to Nome, July 25.

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