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VOLUME CXV NO. 29 July 23, 2015 Nome Council members push for utility rate increases By Sandra L. Medearis to send it through the port headers on banks. Their new bank also wanted a “Nome Joint Utilities System will Jerald Brown pushed for higher util- In a special meeting, the City of Tuesday, according to utility man- letter of credit on a bill for fuel vol- be paying for fuel with NJUS money ity rates. Over the last year, NJUS Nome has agreed to back a note ager John K. Handeland. ume and price that would not be as we always have,” Handeland said. executives have stated that the util- Nome Joint Utilities System has Buying fuel with a loan from known precisely until after delivery. Two to three days after delivery ity was short of money because rates taken with Wells Fargo Bank to fi- Wells Fargo was an usual transac- NJUS made an alternate arrange- and the fuel settles, the parties would had not been raised in 20 years to nance the utility’s 2016 fuel pur- tion, according to Handeland, except ment by which Wells Fargo would confirm the quantity and the money keep up with expenses. The NJUS chase. that this year Wells Fargo wanted a hold the note, not to exceed $6 mil- would be dispensed from the escrow Board was scheduled to meet twice The first barge of fuel, delivered guarantee from City of Nome. Addi- lion, in escrow, to save the substan- account. this week to consider rate revisions by Vitus Marine, lay off the Port of tionally, the fuel supplier, Vitus Ma- tial cost to the utility of a letter of By the agreement, NJUS was to for electrical power. Nome on Monday night, with plans rine of Anchorage, had changed credit. make two payments of interest and At the meeting during comments, pay out the remainder of the fuel cost Brown wanted to know if a rate in- over the next year. crease would come before the Coun- As the deal goes, City of Nome cil for a vote. Answer: Yes. pays Wells Fargo on the 15th of the “Would it be out of line to have an month. NJUS deposits money in the ordinance in case the utility board City’s account from utility revenues. fails to have one?” he asked. “The NJUS will be paying an interest rate utility board is the most logical en- of 2.95 percent to Wells Fargo, ac- tity to set rates is the utility board.” cording to Handeland “I am willing to give them a last “This transaction provides a more chance,” Brown said. “If they don’t favorable rate this year than in the come up with a recommendation, I past,” he told the Council. At the same meeting Councilman continued on page 4 Nome man found dead in outbuilding By Diana Haecker bathroom behind the water and A man reported missing was portable toilet business found Rivers found dead on Thursday, July 16 in a inside. port-a-potty behind the Moonlight NPD officers identified the man Springs Water Service building off as Francis Rivers Jr. Seppala Drive. According to Papasodora, the po- According to Nome Police Chief lice doesn’t suspect foul play nor sui- John Papasodora, Francis Rivers Jr. cide as the reason for Rivers’ death. was reported missing on Saturday, Next of kin were notified. July 11. The body of Francis Rivers was Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom Nome police searched for the 47- sent to the Medical Examiner’s of- DANCING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN— The Nome King Island Dancers put on an impromptu per- year old man but was not successful fice in Anchorage to determine the formance at Anvil City Square on July 8, to the delight of passersby who enjoyed the unexpected treat of in locating him. cause of death. As of press time on entertainment on a beautiful summer evening in Nome. On July 16, at 9:25 a.m. two peo- Monday, the determination has not ple who tried to use the portable been made yet. Lightning ignites two wildfires on Seward Peninsula

By Diana Haecker dination Center, the fire is on moni- Lightning caused two wildfires in tor status, with daily observation the Nome area, one is still burning, overflights and satellite monitoring. the other has been fought and is con- The fire is holding at Garfield sidered inactive. Creek, near an area where heavy The current fire started on July 19 equipment is stored. and is located east of Quartz Creek, Last week, a fire at Anita Gulch, on Mingvk Lake. visible from Osborne and the Dexter The fire has burned 7,659 acres as area, burned 42 acres. It was re- of Tuesday morning. According to ported to be approximately 15 miles Kale Casey, public information offi- from Nome. cer at the Alaska Interagency Coor- The Anita Gulch fire began with a lightning strike on July 16. The Alaska Fire Service sent eight smokejumpers from Fairbanks to On the Web: Nome to fight the flames because www.nomenugget.net the fire was burning near Native al- lotments, although no structures E-mail: were at risk. The fire was doused [email protected] with water from the air and was ex- tinguished. Prior to these two fires, Nome and the region was enveloped in smoky haze last week. The smoke originated from fires in the Interior near Tanana, Galena continued on page 5 Photo by Diana Haecker WILDFIRE— Smoke billowed from a tundra fire on Anita Gulch with camps at Osborne in the foreground. 2 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Sound Off: Things I Will Miss About Teaching

By Joel Bachelder gether the many pieces of the com- sunny days but too many were last at a different pace, and yet teachers eyes and rejoices, “Mr. B. I’ve been #11 Amazing parent volunteers plicated English language and then minute decisions at the end-of-the- are chastised, students are harassed, waiting all these long years wanting who spend dozens of hours in the express joyful victory as the puzzle month in bitter cold and wind. and parents are threatened for a low to learn about Space and I finally room correcting spelling tests, sta- takes shape. #9 Sub Plans – When a teacher score. am…with you. You make me so so pling math and reading packets, #4 Seeing the incredible enthusi- needs to be out of the classroom for #3 Favoritism – A principal se- happy.” leading small groups, and interacting asm of students to delve into knowl- meetings, training, sickness, or med- lects about 10 teachers, staff mem- #7 Little girl, “Joel, I had a with the students. edge about cities, states, countries, ical reasons, they never “call in bers, and parents who kiss up to woman pre-school teacher and I had #10 Fellow staff members who earth, space, weather, animals, in- sick.” They go in for three hours to them…lavishes them with praise and a woman Kindergarten teacher, and offer cheery greetings in the hallway sects, plants, oceans, fish, ships, jets, make detailed lesson plans. perks, and then proceeds to treat the I was just getting into women. Now and words of humor and care. and the amazing human body. #8 Staff Development – You re- rest of the humans in the school like I have you for first grade, and now #9 The wonderful people who #3 Performing multiple versions member 10 percent of what you read dirt. I’m getting into men.” lovingly clean my classroom and in- of “Goldilocks & the Three Bears,” and hear and 90 percent of what you #2 Sit Down and Shut Up – #6 A boy coughed & sniffled, geniously repair everything that’s “Jack & the Beanstalk,” “Three Billy do and experience. So we all look Teachers who hold the philosophy then turned around. “Mr. B., I can’t broken. They make the school look Goats Gruff,” “The Boy Who Cried forward to the interesting and inter- that children should be seen and not finish my chocolate milk. Can you like a palace! Wolf,” and more. Some creative im- active teacher in-services, which heard…yell threats and penalties to finish it for me?” #8 Precious students who come promptu lines leave us all laughing. come along once every four years. their students all day if they dare to #5 Little boy declared, “Mr. B., by my room to say “Hi” even years #2 Singling lively songs with stu- #7 New Program – Teachers vol- talk softly or even whisper. you can come to my house anytime. after they were in my class. dents as they follow the words. Most unteer their time and pay for babysit- #1 Make it Boring – Some princi- You could stay at my house for a #7 School events: carnivals, kids laugh at the jokes and even ters in order to attend a “highly pals make it their duty to go around thousand generations.” dances, soup & science nights, con- jump up to dance for the finale. recommended” new program in-ser- and squash anything that hits at #4 Boy says, “It’s easy to get to certs, choirs, talent shows, Hobo Jim, #1 Organizing 540 students birth- vice, the district spends thousands of humor, music, drama, motion, sci- my house, you just turn that way and Shelley Gill, Dr. Seuss nights, and day parties complete with cards, dollars on materials…only to scrap ence, art, cooking, color, jokes, high then you turn the other way, and then more. compliments, cupcakes, drinks, and the entire program! interest, laughter or fun. you drive for a while, and then it’s #6 The fabulous seasons of Track games like Musical Chairs. Many #6 Staff Meetings – Teachers are right there, you can’t miss it.” & Cross Country. It’s exhilarating to family members joined in. The required to show up half an hour be- Cutest Quotes #3 During a King/Queen story, I see so many young people exercis- record was an extended family of 14. fore their contract day to be ON I’ve heard thousands of extremely said, “Make sure you don’t marry ing their arms and legs, doing won- TIME for a meeting where the prin- profound and sincere “one-liners” someone who’s mean.” A girl con- derful things outdoors, learning Things I WON’T Miss cipal boasts, scolds and preaches. To form precious little minds hundreds nected, “Well then, don’t marry my sportsmanship, building friendships, About Teaching spice up the meeting you get to lis- of which I was able to write down older brother…he’s really mean.” cheering for each other and having #10 Fire drills – This May was ten to the same three to four teachers for their parents. Here are the Top #2 A boy confirmed, “Mr. B., fun. my 243rd fire drill in Alaska’s ele- interrupt to rant their enlightening Ten word for word: you’re the best teacher in the whole #5 Watching little people tie to- ments. A few dozen were on calm, opinions. #10 Little girl reports, “I was just world. I hope you never die.” #5 Ignoring Research – K-2 stu- showing Little Joe how my mouse #1 A girl shared, “Mr. B., I want Letters to the editor must be signed and include an dents need a break after every six trap works.” Put it up high, then she to be like you and care about people minutes of listening or seat work, yet offers, “I can bring in a bigger one and be funny.” address and phone number. Thank you notes and the reading program never heard of tomorrow…and my dad has some political endorsements are considered ads. motion, stretch breaks, songs, bear traps too.” Joel Bachelder retired from games, or the “H-Word” (humor). #9 Boy reported, “My dad has a years of teaching, most recently at #4 You’re a Number – To many million billion dollars at home!” the Mat-Su Borough School Dis- administrators a child is little more #8 Beginning our “Space” unit, a trict. Editorial than a test score. Every child learns girl raises her hand with tears in her Religion Can be Used To Discriminate Weather Statistics Recently a Nomeite complained that his child’s Sunday School teacher terrified his young student by loudly preaching that if that child Sunrise 07/23/15 5:35 a.m. High Temp +70F 07/17/15 National Weather knew of two men or women living together were living in sin. The main 07/29/15 5:55 a.m. Low Temp +47F 07/18,19,20/15 Service Peak Wind 31 mph, NE, 07/17/15 Nome, Alaska sermon also preached this same accusation of sin. This is a danger- 2015 - Total Precip. (through 7/19) 6.45” ous nation-wide movement that denies people their rights and allows Sunset 07/23/15 12:42 a.m. (907) 443-2321 07/29/15 12:22 a.m. Normal Total to Date 6.21” 1-800-472-0391 the righteous to force their religious beliefs on others. We have to be very careful and not allow ourselves or our children to be intimidated by such narrow-mindedness. There is more at stake here than the right to marry. Any government employee could use their own person religious belief as an excuse to deny a marriage license. Religious affiliated hospitals could deny medically necessary abortions even when a woman’s life is in danger. Many services could be denied because we let one group force its religious ideas on everyone. We must never allow religious beliefs to interfere with the guaran- tee of equality and fair treatment under the law. Nor can we allow folks to hide behind religion to discriminate against anyone whose life style they object to. —N.L.M.—

Illegitimus non carborundum

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By Anne Millbrooke and no more than 23,000 years ago. The Paleo-Eskimo came as rem- dating may yield older dates for Alaska Peninsula, beginning around People came to the Americas in They confirmed that “Athabas- nants of the Ice Age disappeared in specimens from marine environ- 2,500 years BP [before present]. … one migration wave across the cans and northern Amerindians (pri- the North American Arctic, as the re- ments. Researchers try to adjust for In this region, around 1,000 years Bering Land Bridge no earlier than marily from Canada) differ from the gion warmed and animals returned. this, but the adjustment is not scien- BP, the Norton Culture was replaced 23,000 years ago, according to new rest of the Native Americans in shar- The 4,000-year continuity of these tifically precise. or subsumed by the so-called West- genetic study published in Science ing their own genetic component.” Paleo-Eskimo is probably the result The last of the Paleo-Eskimos in ern Thule Tradition,” Raghavan et al. magazine on July 23, 2015. Furthermore, Athabascans and of isolation in the high Arctic geog- North America were the people of explained in supplementary materi- These ancestors of the Native Siberians had significant gene flow raphy and rituals involving stone the Dorset culture that flourished in als posted online. American Indians remained in and therefore contact until about technology and small villages. the Canadian Arctic about one to Raghavan and some colleagues Beringia for no more than 8,000 12,000 years ago, which coincides About a thousand years ago the three thousand years ago. Even the also published in Nature earlier this years, and then dispersed throughout with the breaching of the Bering Neo-Eskimo or Thule people re- extinct Sadlermiut people of the year. They noted, “The origins of the the Americas. They initially followed Land Bridge as the ice sheets melted placed the Paleo-Eskimos, and the Hudson Bay region, once thought to First Americans remain contentious. a coastal route or an interior corridor and sea level rose. Thule are the direct ancestors of the be part of the Dorset culture, are ge- Although Native Americans seem to south into unglaciated North Amer- Since the ancestors of the current Inuit populations. The Thule netically linked to the Neo-Eskimo be genetically most closely related to ica. Some of these people had Athabascans and the Amerindians as had highly organized whaling, bow- Thule group. Their extinction is gen- east Asians, there is no consensus reached southern South America by one genetic group came to North and-arrow technology from Asia, erally blamed on diseases brought by with regard to which specific Old 14,600 years ago. America, the question is, when did dog sled travel, and other capabilities whalers. World populations they are closest It had been thought there were they spilt? Evidence at this time sug- not among Paleo-Eskimos, accord- One ancient sample in the study to.” multiple waves of migration to North gests 13,000 years ago the northern ing to co-author William Fitzhugh came from Nash Harbor, Nunivak Is- The new study in the current issue America. Some researchers have ar- (Athabascan) and southern during the press conference. land, Alaska. It is associated through of Science moves us closer to under- gued for a Paleoamerican migration (Amerindian) branches split, perhaps The authors studied 169 mito- artifacts and radiocarbon dating with standing the Asian ties to the native from Asia during the Late Pleis- due to isolation as some people dis- chondrial DNA sequences from the Norton tradition and culture. peoples of the Americas. At the press tocene as the first migration. Others persed via the routes opening with bone, teeth, and hair samples of an- “The Norton Culture represents conference last August, Fitzhugh have argued for a European migra- the retreating ice sheets. cient people from the Arctic in the earliest long-term occupation of added, more research is needed in the tion as the first migration of people Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Green- the Bering Sea coasts north of the population history of Alaska. to the Americas. The more common Paleo-Eskimo, Neo-Eskimo, land. They compared the genetics of view has been that the oldest Asian Inuit the ancient remains with the genetics migration brought the Native Amer- In contrast to the ancestors of the of present-day people in various Arc- ican paleoindians via the Bering various Native American Indians tic regions. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Land Bridge and a later migration who have lived in the Americas for They concluded that ancestors of brought Athabascan-speaking Native about 22,000 years ago, Eskimo peo- the various native peoples of the Arc- Americans. ple have lived in the Arctic of North tic were the Siberian Birnirk culture Thursday, July 23 Paleo-Eskimos and finally the America for only about 5,000 years. of the 6th and 7th centuries. 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Listen to ICY 100.3 FM, Coffee Crew, 7 - 9 a.m., and find ® out how you can win free movie tickets! 4 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET Development activities center on Port of Nome Alaska Logistics By Sandra L. Medearis deep-draft arctic port study using tional activity at laydown areas, ma- Barge The Nome Port Commission met shared state and federal resources terial storage, beach access and the on June 18 in what could be termed now draws near to decision time on truck scales site. to Nome, Alaska as an informational meeting con- selecting a site for a port somewhere Monday night, fuel tankers waited Charters available! cerning current ongoing projects ac- along the thousands of miles of near the harbor to unload a fuel sup- Departs: tivities at the harbor. Western Alaska coastline. ply for Nome Joint Utilities genera- The agenda held no action items. That site very well may turn out tors to produce energy for Nome’s Seattle Cut Off: 8/14/2015 (Voyage 15-06) The panel said good-bye to one of its to be in Norton Sound at Nome. A energy needs through the arctic win- members moving to Juneau. tentatively selected plan calls for ter. Seattle Departure: 8/18/2015 (Voyage 15-06) Nevertheless, there was plenty to deepening the Nome harbor to Mean The Middle Dock project is Seward Cut Off: 8/21/2015 (Voyage 15-06) talk about. Low Low Water minus 28 feet and adding a cell to the causeway be- The City and Norton Sound Eco- by dredging and lengthening the ex- tween the City Dock near the end of nomic Development Corp. have isting causeway by 2,150 feet and the causeway and the Westgold Dock TMuagr i&n eB Taragnes Spoerrtvaitcieo nf rformom S Seeaattttllee ttoo WWeesstern AAllaasskkaa agreed to share the cost to get a con- build a 450-foot dock at the seaward at the beginning. ceptual plan from engineers to install end. Rough estimates for the deep- In other business, annual dredging 1-866-585-3281 • www.Alaska-Logistics.com a motorized boat hoist called a travel water improvement come to over is on schedule. lift infrastructure into proposed de- $200 million. “A USACE contractor has com- velopment along the Snake River, The agency has finished external pleted the annual dredging of the port director Joy Baker told commis- and internal reviews of the tenta- harbor channel and entrance. Now sioners. tively selected plan, including public they are working on outer harbor and Engineers will deliver a Rough and agency comments. A final report east sediment trap and plan to get as Order of Magnitude cost estimate due in December will incorporate re- much material as possible. The re- with several design concepts in the sponses to the comments according mainder will be dredged next sea- neighborhood of $10 million to de- to the work plan for the study and se- son,” Baker reported. termine the feasibility and afford- lection project. Commissioner Iura Leahu expressed ability of a travel lift component. The City of Nome, as a local regret that the meeting would be his “That’s the cost of working in the sponsor under the plan, would have last as he and his family are moving Arctic,” Baker said. “We’re sitting to hustle public and private funds to to Juneau where he would continue back and scratching our heads. pick up more than half the cost of the to work for the State of Alaska, he That’s a lot of money.” port, including the construction of said. Leahu thanked Baker and the The port managers would have to local harbor services. The Port of port staff for doing so much “extra to #1 NOME GOLD BUYER look at the width of lift needed and Nome has retained PND engineers of help us understand what we want to the size of the fleet that would use Anchorage to sharpen their pencils do in Nome.” the facility, Harbormaster Lucas and study the ROM cost that Nome’s And to the Commission: “It has We pay on both Gold and Silve er Stotts offered. Some vessel operators would have to raise as sponsor. Ob- been a pleasure to sit among you.” take their craft out elsewhere at the ject of the value engineering study is He saw a deep-water port in Nome’s end of the season. to cut cost of the local share and fig- future, Leahu said. “I think we might Alaska’s only local refiner and gold buyer Having a maintenance facility ure the cost of building an alternative be able to see a port that will make a would advance feasibility, Commis- sheet pile dock compared to the difference in the region.” Providing continuous service to sioner Doug Johnson said. Such a USACE proposed caisson dock. company would have to diversify its “Value engineering work has been Nome miners for over 35 years services to make enough revenue in partially received with remainder an- Nome’s short shipping season, he ticipated next week. We should have noted. information to the Nome Port Com- Call to sell Gold ROM cost? That is a Rough Order mission and Nome Common Coun- of Magnitude estimate on a project’s cil in August meetings,” Joy Baker level of cost and effort to complete. said Monday. (()907) 304-1699 An ROM estimate occurs early in a Space has been tight on the cause- project during the project’s selection way and the road leading up to it Visit and approval period to gauge feasi- since Middle Dock expansion mate- 400 W 1st.(Behind Polaris) Nome, AK bility before groundbreaking. rials arrived on the first barge and the www.oxfordmetals.com Baker said she could see a travel project got underway in the second lift on the horizon. week of June. Keeping the port open “Everything starts with a concep- to multiple and simultaneous vessel on Facebook tual plan,” she said. “This isn’t on a dockings involves coordination with bar napkin.” users and scheduled traffic through The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer the harbormaster and staff with addi- As many of you may already know my son Jens Hildreth was diagnosed last February 2014 with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma Cancer. Between all his Chemos(6) his surgeries(3), Kidney Removal, A Stem Cell Transplant, High Dose Chemo, • NJUS Dialysis, Turning Septic 3 different times, Having had a Coloscopy/Ileostomy bag for his bowel obstruction, Bowels corrected surgery 2/15, and continued from page 1 most recently 12 rounds of Proton Radiation that took place in will recommend we retain an expert they got the utility finances, includ- Seattle, WA, Jens next step is to start Accutane for 6 months to set those rates. We don’t have the ing a realistic budget, squared away. starting here soon and run thru December. Jens will need to expertise, but I strongly believe they Utility finances went a lop in part be- need to be raised.” cause of complications in filing for be seen every solid month in Anchorage by Oncology for Councilman Stan Andersen said project reimbursements from grant Check ups, Lab checks, Nephrology Appts (to check on during Council members’ comments and loan agencies as well as insuffi- his one kidney) and Scans/MIBG/CT to make sure he is that he agreed with Councilman cient revenues coupled with a stated disease free. We are asking for donations to apply to a Brown’s comments about a rate in- reluctance to sufficiently cut spend- crease. ing. "travel fund" for these montly visits. The Nome Joint Utility Board has A $2.2 million line of credit ex- Anything helps. been considering a rate increase over tended by the City of Nome has been the better part of the past year. How- reimbursed by NJUS, according to We thank you for your kindness ever, members have voiced reluc- Handeland. to Jens all along this journey! Wells Fargo Account: tance to rush into an increase before 5965933442

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By Maisie Thomas different events, and each one found Toe Kick with a height of 94 inches. The 54th annual World Eskimo- success. He also won the Bench Reach for the Indian Olympics was held in Fair- Vanessa Tahbone was the runner- second year in a row. Hanson im- banks last week. Over 150 athletes up in both the Arm Pull and Ear Pull. proved upon his third place finish in from Canada, Greenland and Alaska Marjorie Tahbone earned first place the Blanket Toss last year by winning participated in the four-day event. in the Fish Cutting competition with the event. He was the runner-up in Three competitors were from Nome: a time of 31.27 seconds, less than the Race for the Torch, Drop the Vanessa and Marjorie Tahbone and half a minute off the record she Bomb and the Knuckle Hop. Hanson Ivory Okleasik. Davida Hanson, Stu- set last year. Tahbone placed placed third in the Two Food High art Towarak and Nick Hanson repre- second in the Indian Stick Pull and Kick at 94 inches and One Foot High sented Unalakleet. her reach of 38 inches earned third Kick with 108 inches. The WEIO include traditional place in the Toe Kick. Okleasik, who has competed in competitions such as the ear weight, Ivory Okleasik won the Indian the WEIO games three times, said during which athletes see how far Stick Pull and earned silver in the that the contest is tough because of they can walk with a 16-pound Toe Kick with a height of 45 inches. the experienced competitors. Unlike weight attached to their ear. These From Unalakleet, Davida Hanson the Native Youth Olympics, which tests of pain and endurance give Na- was second in Fish Cutting with a has an age cap, the WEIO events are tive athletes a taste of the strength time of 41.11 seconds. Stuart To- open to people over 12 who are at and stamina their ancestors needed to warak specialized in the high kick least one-sixteenth Native. Although survive. For example, walking with events. He won the One Foot High she has found the most success in the a heavy weight hanging from your Kick with a height of 112 inches, Indian Stick Pull, Okleasik says her ear mimics the feeling of walking placed second in the Two Foot High favorite event is the blanket toss. “It with frostbite. However, not all Kick, and tied for third in the gets your heart pumping and once events are so painful. Other games Alaskan High Kick. you’re up in the air its breathtaking,” Photo courtesy of Ivory Okleasik include a muktuk eating and fish cut- Nick Hanson competed in eight she said. VICTORIOUS— Ivory Okleasik, middle, celebrates her win of the In- ting contests. The Nome and Un- different events, placing in all of dian Stick Pull event, with Marjorie Tahbone taking second place. alakleet athletes tried several them. Hanson won first place in the • Wildfires continued from page 1 NSHC recommended for those who suffer from asthma or other pul- and Nulato. monary illnesses to keep windows A fire weather briefing map closed, to watch for symptoms and showed a thick band of smoke drift- to consult a physician if symptoms ing towards Norton Sound, and the get worse. southern Seward Peninsula. Alaska-wide, there are currently While the Dept. of Environmental 333 wildfires burning. Fire crews are Conservation did not issue advi- still in the process of mopping up, sories, visibility was down to four extinguishing hot spots and cleaning miles, according to the National up after the Card Street (Kenai Weather Service. Peninsula) and Sockeye fires. Al- Norton Sound Health Corporation most a million acres have burned in sent out a public service announce- southwest Alaska, with 85 fires still ment that Nome experienced air active there. quality that is unhealthy for sensitive So far, the fire service spent $100 groups, according to DEC’s Air million on fighting wildfires this sea- Quality Smoke Reference Guide. son. 6 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET Fish Report

By Jim Menard, periods weekly through July; 6 p.m. several days the crew has been only Nome Subdistrict escapement goal Solomon River Weir – No escape- ADF&G Arctic Area Manager Sundays to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 6 p.m. able to count half days. Counts appear range of 23,000 to 35,000 chum ment goals yet established – Fish & Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fridays with to be average compared to previous salmon will be greatly exceeded and Game project. CRAB: gillnets restricted to six inches or less. years, except silvers are lagging. chum salmon escapement goal ranges Cumulative counts through July 18 The summer commercial red king crab Commercial catch this season is 170 for individual rivers are projected to be were 350 chums and 500 pinks. The fishery continues to have great catches. kings, 285 sockeyes, 26,350 pinks, Elim Subdistrict met or exceeded. chums are lagging compared to the pre- Three weeks of fishing and the harvest 25,600 chums and 260 silvers. All Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour Subsistence Fishing: The subsis- vious two years. is 273,000 pounds through the morning kings caught were required to be kept periods weekly through July; 6 p.m. tence set gillnet schedule in the marine Glacial Lake Weir - Escapement of July 18. To date 34 of 37 permit and not sold. The chum catch has been Saturdays to 6 p.m. Mondays and 6 waters west of Cape Nome is from 6 goal (aerial survey): Sockeye 800 – holders registered for the open access average. p.m. Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fridays p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Saturday. 1,600 – A cooperative project between fishery have delivered at least one time. North River Tower – Camp J.B. - with gillnets restricted to six inches or The marine waters east of Cape Nome and Fish & Game and NSEDC. The CDQ fishery is complete with of Escapement goals: King 1,200-2,600; less. are open seven days a week. There are A video system is used and the 29,565 pounds harvested. The guide- Chum-No goal established; Pink Commercial catch this season is 440 no catch limits when fishing in marine count through July 2 was 1,600 sock- line harvest level (GHL) is 394,600 25,000; Silver 550-1,100 (aerial survey kings, 1,370 sockeyes, 3,000 pinks, waters. The fresh water subsistence eyes and 12 river otters. The same river pounds including CDQ. After the goal) – cooperative project; NSEDC 31,000 chums and 10 silvers. The king area set gillnet schedule is from 6 p.m. otters are believed to be walking back weather breaks the department expects with assistance from Fish & Game. catch is the best since 1997, the sock- Monday until 6 p.m. Wednesday and downstream and swimming upstream to announce a closure date of the com- Cumulative counts through July 18 eye catch is a record and the chum from 6 p.m. Thursday until 6 p.m. Sat- to get on T.V. mercial fishery later this week. This were 1,700 kings, 13,000 chums, and catch is the best since 1983. urday. Beach seining is allowed at the season may be the shortest summer red 110,000 pinks. The average historical Kwiniuk River Tower – Camp Joel - same time; gillnetting is allowed in Port Clarence District king crab commercial fishery since be- third quarter point at the tower is July Escapement goals: King 300-550; both the marine waters and fresh water All subsistence sockeye salmon lim- coming a small boat fishery over 20 21 for kings and for chums and pinks Chum 11,500 – 23,000; Pink 8,400; subsistence areas. Check the back of its at Pilgrim River have been waived. years ago. the midpoint is July 22. Silver 650-1,300 (aerial survey goal). the subsistence permit for the catch Check the back of the permit for limits Unalakleet River Floating Weir – Fish & Game project with assistance limits that vary by river. The chum on other salmon. SALMON: No weir escapement goals yet estab- from NSEDC. salmon limit for Nome and Snake Pilgrim River Weir - Escapement Norton Sound lished – cooperative project; Fish & Cumulative counts through July 18 rivers has been waived. goal (aerial survey at Salmon Lake & The low-end of all king salmon es- Game, Native Village of Unalakleet, were 309 kings, 35,000 chums, Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour Grand Central tributary to Salmon capement goal ranges have been ex- United States BLM and NSEDC. 136,000 pinks and 12 sockeyes. The periods weekly through July; 12 p.m. Lake): Sockeye 4,000 – 8,000 –Coop- ceeded. The department thanks the Major funding provided by U.S. Fish average historical 90 percent point of (noon) Wednesday to 12 p.m. Fridays erative project; NSEDC with assistance efforts of subsistence users working and Wildlife Service – Office of Sub- passage for kings and chum is July 21 and 12 p.m. Saturday to 12 p.m. Mon- from Fish & Game. with the department to curtail king sistence Management. and the midpoint for pinks is July 22. days with gillnets restricted to six Cumulative counts through July 18 salmon harvests this year allowing the Cumulative counts through July 18 inches or less. were 63 kings, 6,100 chums, 250 pinks escapement goal ranges to be reached were 2,600 kings, 63,000 chums, Golovin Subdistrict Commercial catch this season is 3 and 13,600 sockeyes. The average his- for the second year in row. 295,000 pinks, 740 sockeyes and 370 Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour kings, 40 sockeyes, 300 pinks and torical midpoint for sockeyes through The strong chum salmon run con- silvers. The project started in 2010 and periods weekly through July; 6 p.m. 3,000 chums. Commercial salmon fish- the weir is July 18. This is the best tinues and the commercial catch has for this date the king, sockeye, sil- Saturdays to 6 p.m. Mondays and 6 ing returned in 2013 after no fishing sockeye passage to date since 2007. blown past the department forecast of ver and odd-year pink counts are the p.m. Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fridays since 1996. The chum catch is the best They’re back! 70,000 to 100,000 chums harvested in highest in project history and chum with gillnets restricted to 6 inches or since 1987. the commercial fishery. The harvest is counts are close to the best. less. Eldorado River Weir - Escapement Kotzebue now over 115,000 chum salmon and Commercial catch this season is 55 goal: Chum 6,000 – 9,200 – coopera- Commercial fishing opened July 12. will easily exceed 120,000 fish for the Shaktoolik Subdistrict kings, 785 sockeyes, 900 pinks, 15,000 tive project; NSEDC with assistance Two buyers have registered, but only best commercial chum salmon harvest Subsistence Fishing: Marine waters chums and 2 silvers. The king and from Fish & Game. one buyer has been buying. The second since 1986. The upcoming commercial are open seven days a week to set gill- sockeye catch is the best since 1988 Cumulative counts through July 18 buyer said they may be able to buy later silver fishery has a forecast of 60,000 nets. In fresh waters there are two 36- and the chum catch is the third best were 12 kings, 20,500 chums and 800 in the week. Kotzebue catch is 42,000 to 90,000 fish and with decent weather hour periods weekly; 12 noon since 1988. pinks. The chum escapement has ex- chums by 40 permit holders. we may also be able to exceed the top Tuesdays to midnight Wednesdays and Fish River Tower – No escapement ceeded the escapement goal range for There has been no fishing since end this year. Pinks look to be within 12 noon Fridays until midnight Satur- goals established – cooperative proj- six consecutive years. Wednesday and fishing is scheduled to the forecast of 25,000 to 75,000 fish day. Set gillnets and beach seines only ect; NSEDC with assistance from Fish Nome River Weir - Escapement resume Sunday. The first four days of even with no pink-directed fishing pe- with a mesh size of 4 ½ inches or less. & Game. goal: Chum 2,900 – 4,300; Pink 3,200 fishing last week had catches similar to riods this year. Any king salmon captured in beach Cumulative counts through July 18 – Fish & Game project with assistance the near record catches seen last year. Although no forecast is made for seines must be immediately released. were 2,100 kings, 120,000 chums and from NSEDC. Because the lone buyer was swamped sockeye salmon because of the much Commercial Fishing: Tw o 48-hour 80,000 pinks. This is the second year Cumulative counts through July 18 with fish from Kotzebue (that they fly smaller run, this year’s catch of 2,700 periods weekly through July; 6 p.m. of the Fish River project. No compar- were 3 kings, 2,200 chums, 15,000 out for cutting elsewhere) combined sockeyes is over double the previous Sundays to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 6 p.m. isons are possible with last year’s Fish pinks, 7 sockeyes and 12 silvers. The with the late surge of sockeye in Bris- record of 1,252 sockeyes caught in Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fridays with River counts because only one count- average historical first quarter point is tol Bay and great pink catches in Prince 1988. gillnets restricted to six inches or less. ing tower of the two counting towers July 22 for pinks and the midpoint for William Sound they needed to take a Sport Fishing: The retention of king Commercial catch this season is 34 was operational last year until mid- chums is July 22. break from commercial fishing in salmon is prohibited until August 15 kings, 44 sockeyes, 10,300 pinks, July. Past radio telemetry projects show Snake River Weir - Escapement Kotzebue. The buyer is planning to put for all waters from Bald Head (Issac’s 22,000 chums and 60 silvers. All kings approximately one-third of the chum goal: Chum 1,600 – 2,500 – A cooper- Kotzebue fishermen on catch limits for Point) near Elim to Point Romanof. caught were required to be kept and not salmon would be bound for Niukluk ative project between Fish & Game and upcoming fishing periods this week. Any king salmon incidentally hooked sold. The chum catch has been average. River and the previous Niukluk River NSEDC. Kobuk River Test Fish - Fish & while fishing for other species must be Shaktoolik Tower – No escapement tower chum salmon escapement goal of Cumulative counts through July 18 Game project: immediately released in the water. goals yet established – cooperative 23,000 chums would have been were 2,100 chums and 1,600 pinks. Fishing began on July 17 and chum Commercial Fishing: Fishing tar- project; NSEDC with assistance from reached this year. The average historical first quarter catches the first few days have been geting chum salmon will continue in all Fish & Game. point is July 22 for pinks and the mid- similar to last year, which had a record subdistricts through July. Preliminary Cumulative counts through July 18 Nome Subdistrict point for chums is July 21. catch for the season. Norton Sound salmon catches this sea- were 600 kings, 21,000 chums, For the sixth consecutive year the son are 900 kings, 115,000 chums, 200,000 pinks and 250 silvers. Last 2,700 reds, 50,000 pinks and 300 sil- year the tower was flooded out in mid- vers by 110 permit holders. July, but king and chum counts have All subdistricts from Nome to Un- been well below last year up to mid- Reliable barge service from Seattle and alakleet have been placed on a fishing July. schedule through July of two 48-hour Anchorage to Western Alaska commercial fishing periods per week. Norton Bay Subdistrict Permit holders are reminded to check Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour with the buyer that a tender is available periods weekly through July; 6 p.m. for their catch because weather may Saturdays to 6 p.m. Mondays and 6 delay tenders during some openings. p.m. Wednesdays to 6 p.m. Fridays with gillnets restricted to six inches or Unalakleet Subdistrict less. Subsistence Fishing: Marine waters Commercial catch this season is 190 are open seven days a week to set gill- kings, 180 sockeyes, 8,600 pinks and BOOK NOW FOR nets. In fresh waters there are two 36- 19,000 chums. The chum catch is the THE NEXT BARGE TO NOME! hour periods weekly; 12 noon fourth best all-time. Tuesdays to midnight Wednesdays and Inglutalik River Tower – No es- Seattle deadline: August 3 12 noon Fridays until midnight Satur- capement goals established – A coop- day. Set gillnets and beach seines only erative project between NSEDC and Seattle departure: August 7 with a mesh size of 4 ½ inches or less. Fish & Game. Any king salmon captured in beach Cumulative counts through July 18 Anchorage deadline: August 13 seines must be immediately released. were 1,400 kings, 29,000 chums, Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour 29,000 pinks and 100 silvers. The last

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Educator evaluations have been a Board Policy. months. She stated that she is leaving Schools Superintendent Shawn Arnold The amended motion passed board hot topic the past few years, said for family reasons. “I’ve appreciated to the NPS School Board at their meet- approval by a vote of 4-1. The lone dis- Arnold. Many districts in Alaska cre- Business Manager Resigna- the opportunity to work here,” she said. ing on Tuesday, July 14 was that the senting vote came from Amarok, who ated evaluations for certified educators tion The board had high praise for her work Alaska State Legislature approved its earlier had offered an alternative solu- based on either the Marzano or Daniel- Nome Public Schools is looking for over the years. budget, including education funding tion to cutting programs such as son model. Nome Public Schools has a new business manager. Paula Coff- that was threatened to be slashed. JROTC. “I’d rather see the district cut chosen the Marzano model and adapted man has resigned, and will be transi- “They restored most of the funding,” the number of admin positions,” she it to meet the local needs. Cultural stan- Arnold said. said. dards were also incorporated. Arnold “The budget looks a lot better than said the district worked with teachers, last we met,” he continued. “That has Nome swimming pool and administrators, and received a lot also allowed us to move forward with Arnold said the pool’s broken pipes of help from the Nome Education As- (staffing) early childhood education and coupling have been repaired. The sociation. positions.” pool is currently closed for routine, Arnold presented the board with Arnold said that NPS can once seasonal maintenance. The City of several evaluation handbooks, includ- again staff the HeadStart program with Nome is purchasing sand for the filters. ing one being 160-pages in length. two teachers. They will place one “It’s pretty costly sand, $75,000,” he These handbooks included evaluations teacher at Nome Preschool. said. NPS ordered a new pump. for teachers, non-classroom support, The board approved the contract of Brennan inquired about the “coop- and school leaders, but not the superin- Pearl Theonnes as a certified teacher erative use agreement” between the tendent. Arnold said all the components with Nome Public Schools. She will be City and the school district. Arnold said the state requires have been included. working at the Nome Preschool. the district is waiting for a work session Arnold noted Nome Public Schools has Arnold said Theonnes is a long time with the City to finalize the agreement. copied what SERRC – Alaska’s Edu- educator who is originally from Arnold said that the City plans to cational Resource Center, had devel- Noorvik and has been with the An- purchase a pool cover for around oped in terms of cultural standards. chorage School District for the last $75,000 to $80,000. “That might re- “Is there going to be more work put decade. duce our overall electrical usage ” he into this?” asked Amarok. “I hope so Arnold said that the early childhood said. Arnold said estimates show that because eight of the 22 Cultural Stan- staffing is not yet set. One of last year’s around 40 percent of the electricity for dards were not incorporated into this early childhood educators had accepted that building goes to heating the pool. handbook.” a position at Nome Elementary, but has The current plan is to have the pool Brennan and Arnold made note that been offered her old position back. up and running in August. the district would continue to revise the Four school board members were evaluation and make necessary im- present at Tuesday’s meeting. The fifth New teacher housing provements, member, Barb Amarok, attended by “Teacher housing is a lure for The board went on to approve the teleconference. teacher attraction and retention,” said educator evaluations with a 5-0 vote. Arnold. “We probably lost a couple of Arnold said the state of Alaska has JROTC 2016 Funding educators because we didn’t have hous- never had superintendent evaluations, One of the last items to come up in ing.” He stated representatives from but that the process is underway. Nome Across 50. Conk out the nearly three-hour long school board Bristol Engineering have visited the Public Schools is studying superin- 1. Long, narrow cuts 51. Main body of an algae or meeting, the JROTC 2016 Funding, re- teacher dormitories to explore the pos- tendent evaluations from the state of 6. "Ick!" fungus ceived the most discussion and debate. sibility of creating around eight effi- Washington, because that state comes 11. Distilled liquors 53. Subject to legal proceedings Arnold said for the past eight years, ciencies. These dorms are located on closest to resembling Alaska. 13. Marine algae 55. Surfeit NPS has received annual funding help the north end of the district office 15. One with little or no material 56. Near the beginning (2 wds) from Sitnasuak Native Corporation in building. “There hasn’t been rehabili- 2015-2016 school year wealth (hyph.) 57. Bulrush, e.g. the amount of $100,000 to support the tation or renovation in many, many “Staffing looks good for the coming 16. Country surrounded by foreign 58. She had "the face that Junior Reserve Officer’s Training years. The carpet has been there since year,” said Arnold. Although there still territory launched a thousand ships" Corps program, commonly referred to the 1970’s,” said Arnold. Each unit is an opening for a high school science 17. Bauxite, e.g. as JROTC. would have its own kitchenette, small teacher, most of the other positions 18. Ornamental work in Gothic Down Since costs for the program are ex- sink and bathroom with a stand-up were filled. “All staff coming in are window 1. Those who use without wasting pected to exceed that amount during shower. from within Alaska,” he said 20. ___ green 2. Energize (2 wds) the 2016-2017 school year, Arnold in- Reader suggested to allow pets in Eight educators will take part in the 21. Cleave 3. Anger creased the district’s SNC request to the apartments. “We’ve probably lost a Culture Camp at Tom and BJ Gray’s 23. Chip away at 4. Hair colorer $150,000. He submitted his first re- few teachers because they didn’t have cabins on the Niukluk River on July 27 24. Source 5. Abundance quest in February, and has followed up their pets,” she said. to August 2. New high school principal 25. Makes level, square or balanced 6. Romance, e.g. with several communications since. Arnold had talks with Alaska Hous- Chip Sharp will be one of those new 27. "Don't give up!" The latest inquiry was in June. The dis- ing Finance Corp. Nome has not re- 7. R-rated, maybe staff members attending the camp. 28. Onward 8. Hooter trict has yet to receive confirmation ceived funding assistance from AHFC A “Back to School Week” for staff 29. More vague and dreamy as if by from SNC. 9. Harbor accessible to ocean in at least 10 years, he said. “This puts has been created for the upcoming drugs Arnold said that earlier on the day Nome at the top of the list,” Arnold vessels school year. Nome will be visited by a 31. Celebrate of the board meeting he received notice said. He noted that money received 10. LXX member of AASB, the Association of 32. Being held in low esteem from SNC President Mike Orr that the from that agency would be used for re- 11. Cheat, in a way Alaska School Boards. A main goal of 34. Broom made of twigs SNC finance committee had recom- habilitation, not for new construction, “Back to School Week” is to get as 12. Not a substitute mended the amount of $100,000 to and the district would have to con- 36. Extraction 13. Down at the heels much community participation as pos- 39. Evening hour their board of directors for the JROTC tribute 15 percent of the costs. sible. 14. End program for FY16. That action had yet Reader wants the district to explore 40. Drivel 19. Place into mutual or reciprocal 41. Stops in for a visit, with "by" to be approved by the SNC board. The and consider other options, perhaps in Other Items relation possibility that SNC turns down the town. “Not all teachers work at Beltz,” Arnold informed the board 43. Horse's gait between a walk and 22. Fixed (2 wds) $100,000 still exists. she said. She also said that the Anvil that NPS has changed their liability in- a cantor 24. Body part between the elbow The school board spent a consider- City Science Academy wants to expand surance provider to the Alaska Munic- 44. Small shelters for pigeons and wrist able amount of time discussing a mo- from 60 to 85 students, and might need ipal League Joint Insurance 46. Slam-dance 26. Grafting shoot tion that proposed the district would that space currently used by the dorms. Association. AMLJIA covers liability 47. Abbr. after a comma 28. In the cards cover the difference in costs for any No motion or decision was made at for the city, as well as 60 percent of the 48. Fastest land animal 30. An end to sex? monies not received from SNC for the this meeting on the topic of housing. districts in the state. Arnold says their Previous Puzzle Answers 31. Bit of paronomasia coming school year. Arnold said that in Arnold informed the board that coverage is equal, if not better, than the 33. Lab tube FY15 the district had to tap into its re- water had been leaking through the previous vendor, and will represent a 34. Wide, deep capelike collars serve funds to cover the extra costs of Nome-Beltz roof, and ceilings in some savings to the district. The board voted 35. Summon the program, and would do so this year classrooms were dipping down. He 5-0 to approve a one-year policy 37. Farewell (hyph.) as well to cover any outstanding ex- was waiting for engineers to inform the through AMLJIA. 38. Fifth letter of Greek alphabet penses. district of damage and repair estimates. The board approved the fol- 39. Nullifies a correction Board member Jennifer Reader “It could be as simple as just a roof re- lowing measures with a 5-0 vote: May 40. Poem noted that passing the motion would pair in a couple different spots, or it and June Disbursements; the revised 42. Bishop ___, early televangelist mean the district would have to foot the might be a recommendation for an en- FY16 budget; the Loss Control Incen- 44. Smokejumper's need bill for the entire program should SNC tire new roof,” he said. tive Program Resolution; the purchase 45. Fergie, formally contribute zero dollars. “We’ve already of a new NPS Phone System; and a had this discussion, I don’t know how 48. Horsefly many times,” she stated. “We don’t 49. Bring on have the money to cover this type of 52. Removable or hinged cover program. We can’t keep giving money 54. "Is that ___?" that we don’t have.” Reader said in the Johnson CPA LLC past, the school board made a point that the funds needed to be secured earlier in the district’s planning process, and Certified Public Accountants that is still not happening. School board member Betsy Bren- nan said if SNC continued its recent Mark A. Johnson, CPA contribution level, the district would Summer Products have to cover the additional $57,000 required to run the program. For ALL your accounting needs! Dog life jackets “I’d consider $57,000, but not Bird dog training dummies $157,000,” commented board member Please call for an appointment. Brandy Arrington. Wild bird seed Arnold informed the board that next year’s high school schedule was built Bird feeders & bird houses with inclusion of JROTC classes. “It’s • Business and personal income tax preparation No-smell waterproof collars late in the game,” he said. “We have Auto-water bowls two good instructors, and many stu- and planning dents who are expected to participate Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services Pooper scoopers in it.” He said that if the district were • to lose the funding altogether this year Financial statements Nome Animal House they would be forced to revise the high • school schedule and hire additional 443-2490 staff. M-F: 9am-6pm, Sat: 10am-2pm, The board eventually amended the original motion to state NPS would 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 Sun: closed cover only the amount over $100,000. Should SNC contribute less, NPS (907) 443-5565 would not run the program, or be forced to come up another solution. 8 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Local THE NOME NUGGET

Photo by John Handeland ROLL CLOUD— A roll cloud formed over Nome last week, created by a down draft of cold air from a cumulonimbus cloud. This is a rare weather phenomenon. Midnite Sun Ranch: lighting the future of reindeer herding By Maisie Thomas them. a large herd of caribou passed Bruce and Ann Davis want to in Finland, and that involves travel- What do Santa Claus and the Sami Reindeer herds were first brought through, and the majority of the rein- learn as much about reindeer herding ing with the reindeer. have in common? They travel by to the Western Hemisphere in 1892, deer joined and migrated away from as possible, which will help them to Besides being students, Bruce and reindeer. Although they may not be so herding is relatively new to the the Seward Peninsula. become more efficient ranchers. The Ann Davis are also teachers. This able to fly, reindeer are animals with United States. Or, as Ann Davis puts In 2010, Bruce and Ann Davis Davis’s took a class on High Latitude June, a 4-H group called the Future an interesting past and a future with it, “Alaska is in the baby zone of took over the herd, and in July of that Range Management at the Northwest Reindeer Herders of Alaska held a the possibility as bright as Rudolph’s reindeer herding.” year they corralled the reindeer for Campus. They learned about the six-day camp at the Midnite Sun nose. The Reindeer Club, sponsored Sheldon Jackson, a Presbyterian the first time in about five years. types of plants reindeer eat and how Ranch. This is the first 4-H group of by Nome Eskimo Community and missionary, and US Revenue Cutter The Davis herd currently has to treat their own animals if they get its type in Alaska, and the plan is to made possible by Bruce and Ann Service Captain Michael Healy, about 100 reindeer. Although the injured or sick. The latter is espe- develop projects to involve children Davis, exposes Nome’s children to brought 171 reindeer from Siberia to herd is rounded up periodically, the cially important because Nome cur- with reindeer. The Davis’s also hope reindeer herding. Port Clarence, which is the first time only one reindeer currently on the rently does not have a full-time allow visitors to stay in a yurt on the On a smoky Monday afternoon, the animals were on the Seward ranch is Brownie, a yearling who veterinarian. ranch and experience the life of a four kids and two Nome Eskimo Peninsula. Jackson’s idea was to was abandoned by her mother and The Davis’s assessed their ranch reindeer herder first hand. Community employees ventured out raise reindeer as a semi-domesticated taken in by the Davis family. and found it was no longer in good A highlight of last week’s trip for on the Kougarok Road. The club, food source, which is what the The couple’s goal is to expand the working condition. They decided to the NEC’s Reindeer Club partici- which started last year and typically Lomen Brothers attempted to do. Ac- herd to 3,000 or 4,000 reindeer. This rebuild, and began by completely re- pants was to feed Brownie. Using a has four to eight participants, goes cording to a report by the Institute of could take up to 15 years to achieve. placing the corral and chute fencing. milk jug filled with pellets of food, out to the Midnite Sun Reindeer Social, Economic and Government at Along with the threat of reindeer fol- The project took about two years, the children enthusiastically shook Ranch every Monday from June 22 the University of Alaska Fairbanks, lowing caribou on their migration, and is now close to completion. In the container. A few seconds later, until the end of August. Although it Carl Lomen and his family started predators and diseases can hinder addition to a new and improved fa- Brownie came bolting out of the cor- is called Reindeer Club and much of the Lomen Company in Nome in the growth in herd size. However, the cility, the Davis’s also have a new ap- ral toward the children. If only herd- the activities revolve around rein- early 1900s. The men processed and Davis’s plans reach beyond increas- proach to herding. They are learning ing reindeer was as simple as that. deer, the children also learn about the sold reindeer meat and furs to the ing the herd. to herd reindeer the way its practiced wilderness of Northwestern Alaska. Lower 48. However, the cattle com- Activities include plant identifica- panies saw the possible competition tion, lasso practice with reindeer, and pushed Congress to place barri- craft making with willow and alder, ers on the sale of reindeer meat. In and a scavenger hunt. The topic of 1937, the Reindeer Act was passed. last week’s club was the history of The act states that only Alaska Na- reindeer herding. tives can own reindeer that origi- The group sat in a semi-circle nated in Alaska. In 1940, the Lomen while Bruce Davis displayed a Brothers sold their herd to the U.S. slideshow presentation with pictures government, and this marked the end of reindeer and a brief history of of large-scale reindeer herding and herding in the world, Alaska and his meat processing in Alaska. The re- own family. Davis started off the talk port goes on to say that predation and with questions, which got the club caribou herds have greatly dimin- members involved and prompted ished the domestic reindeer popula- them to pipe in with their own. tion. According to Davis, reindeer do- However, in this region several mestication started over 4,000 years Alaska Native herders still have rein- ago, with the majority of herds in deer herds. One of those herds is Scandinavia and Russia. Tribes, such owned by Bruce Davis and his fam- as the Sami, migrate with their herds ily and the animals graze on the and used reindeer to pull sleds with range near the Midnite Sun Reindeer their belongings across the frozen Ranch near mile 13 of the Kougarok tundra. But perhaps what makes rein- Road. deer most famous is another type of The Davis’s history with reindeer cargo. The story of Santa Claus de- started in 1967, with Bruce’s father, livering presents in a sleigh pulled by Lawrence “Larry” Davis. The elder flying reindeer is far-fetched, but sur- Davis took 200 reindeer from Cape prisingly relevant. Davis pointed out Espenberg to the Midnite Sun Ranch that the story is proof that people had near Nome. heard of trained reindeer, or at least By the 1990s the herd size had in- FOLLOW THE FOOD— Cody Evans leads Brownie with a container of pellets while Dalyn Macaraeg, Justin could imagine the possibility of creased to 10,000 animals. However, Tagle and Jeneva Motis look on. THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 9 The Dock Walk

Nome Harbormaster Lucas Stotts barge FishHawk/ Logistics Provider reports the following activity in the departed with freight. Alaska Marine Nome Port and small boat harbor last Lines’ landing craft Sam Taalak ar- week: rived with cargo and waited for a On July 14, the sailboat Necton charter. NSEDC’s contract vessel departed Nome and headed for the Coastal Merchant arrived and loaded Northwest Passage. crab. Vitus Marine’s motor tanker On July 15, the Nome Volunteer Maersk Belfast and the tug and barge Fire Department held a Search and Naniq/ Avec 183 arrived offshore to Rescue water rescue training session conduct cargo operations with the offshore. On July 16, Cruz Marine’s M/T Glen. Bowhead’s tug and barge tug and barge Ari Cruz/ Innoko ar- Maia H/ Madison Bay was offshore. rived. Alaska Marine Lines’s landing On July 19, Alaska Marine Lines’ craft Sam Taalak arrived and later landing craft Sam Taalak departed departed with village freight. Alaska and came back with more freight. Logistics’ tug and barge Fish- Bowhead’s Maia H/ Madison Bay Hawk/Logistic Provider arrived with arrived to discharge freight and freight. Bowhead’s tug and barge loaded landing crafts. Vitus Marine’s Maia H/ Madison Bay arrived with tug and barge Naniq/ Avec 183 ar- freight, offloaded and took on fuel rived for bunker fuel transfers. and water. Brice’s tug and barge Is- Boyer’s Gretchen H/ Seabeck ar- land Viking/282 arrived and loaded rived to take bunker fuel from the the last load of gravel to Hooper Bay. Naniq/ Avec 183. Tankers Glen and On July 17, Maia H/ Madison Bay Maersk Belfast anchored offshore. departed. Brice’s tug and barge Is- On July 20, Bowhead’s landing land Viking/ 282 departed with its craft Nunaniq arrived to load freight load of gravel. Vitus Marine’s tanker and then departed. The Maia H/ vessel Glen anchored offshore in Madison Bay departed for Barrow preparation to lighter fuel for NJUS. and Wainwright. Vitus Marine’s Photo by Keith Conger On July 18, the sailing vessel Ce- tanker vessels Glen and Maersk NOME HARBOR— The Nome harbor is busy with the fishing fleet, the gold dredge fleet and cargo being of- lest departed Nome and headed for Belfast still anchored offshore along floaded at the docks on July 20th, 2015. Barrow. Alaska Logistics’ tug and with the USCG icebreaker Healy. Eckroth wins 17th annual Poorman’s Panning Contest in 17 seconds By Maisie Thomas If any of the nuggets fall out of the Under the supervision of the pan and into the tub of water, the Three Lucky Swedes statues, the competitor faces a two-minute 17th annual Poorman’s Beach Gold penalty, which two contestants re- Panning Contest was held in Anvil ceived this year. The winner of the City Square on Thursday. The event, contest is the first one to extract the sponsored by the Gold Prospectors pay dirt using the old fashioned min- Association of America and Leo and ing tool. None of the contestants get Erna Rasmussen, allows Nome visi- to keep their findings, but the winner tors and residents alike to try their is awarded a plaque. hand at panning for gold. This year, the winning time was Rasmussen started the contest in 17 seconds by Jimmie Eckroth of Al- 1998 in conjunction with Nome’s abama. The majority of the contest- Centennial celebration. The event ants were with GPAA, so there were originally took place on the beach, only a few first-time gold miners in but now it occurs in front of historic the mix. Ken Hughes and Richard Old St. Joe’s Hall. Beneville were the only locals to After a brief panning demonstra- compete and they placed 10th and tion by Rasmussen, the contest 12th respectively. The youngest con- began. Each person received some testants were nine-year old Conner material with three small gold Everett and his brother seven-year nuggets and a gold pan. Two at a old Cooper Everett of Washington. time, the 16 contestants competed Although there were no record against the clock and one another. times this year — past winners have Some carefully swished the sand extracted the gold in as little as 12 around in the pan, while others pre- seconds — the 17th contest was not Photo by Maisie Thomas ferred to vigorously shake it, splash- without excitement. One GPAA vol- DON’T GET WET-Evan Welch shakes his pan vigorously during the Poor Man’s gold mining contest. ing water everywhere. Since gold is unteer accidentally placed six gold heavier than sand, the trick is to nuggets instead of three in the pans move the pan around enough to let of two competitors, causing them to the lighter material move out with take longer than expected. the water while keeping the gold in. Do you know of an outstanding Poor Man’s Paradise Gold Panning contest results

1.Jimmie Eckroth, Alabama: 17 seconds 2. Lisa Harmon, Arizona: 20 sec 3. Sam Boucher, California: 31 sec 4. Blake Harmon, California: 31.5 sec 5. Evan Welch, California: 32 sec 6. Tom Hill; California: 39 sec 7. Melody Tallis, Arizona: 41 sec 8. Randy Petrini, California: 51 sec 9.Larry Martin,Wisconsin: 58.6 sec 10. Ken Hughes, Nome, AK : 1 minute 2.3 sec 11. Tim Sczesny, Wisconsin: 1 minute 28 sec 12. Richard Beneville, Nome, AK: 1 minute 42 sec 13. Randy R. Richards, Oregon: 1 minute 43 sec 14. Conner Everett, Washington: 2 minutes 40 sec 15. Bob Lynn, California: 46.6 sec plus 2 minute penalty 16. Cooper Everett,7 yoa, Washington: 4 min 25 sec

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Lawrence Allan Heiner receive a diagnosis of his severe annually called all of them on their Puerto Rico, and Christian (Ivanna Heiner Day and their daughters De- February 4, 1962 dyslexia until he was 13 years old. special days and called their signifi- Marcella) Wheat of Bogotá, Colum- sirea (Eric) Blake, Debra (Phil) — July 5, 2015 His parents researched possibilities cant others several days in advance bia. His maternal uncles are Douglas Swindler, and Tracy (Chris) Giles, all for his education for a year and at age to remind them of the upcoming (Claudia) Doyle of Council, Alaska, of whom live in Washington State. Lawrence Allan (Larry) Heiner, 14, Larry left the family home in event. Many will miss those tele- and Brookings, Oregon, and their At his request, Larry was cre- 53, of Mount Vernon, Washington, Fairbanks, to go to The Gow School phone calls. son Homer (Gayle) White of Fair- mated and his ashes will be scattered died July 5, 2015 at the University of in New York State, a boarding school Larry was born into a pioneer banks, and John (Sara) Doyle and next summer around the Gold Rush Washington Medical Center in Seat- for dyslexic boys. While at Gow, he Alaskan family and in 1983, he and their daughter Freya of Palmer, era cabin in Council, which his tle, surrounded by 13 family mem- was awarded the Tom Browning Robyn Gatzkiewicz, also from a pio- Alaska. Also surviving are the chil- mother’s family has owned for about bers and friends. He was born Award, given for persistence. neer Alaskan family, were married in dren of his late uncle, Grant Doyle: 80 years, and where Larry spent February 4, 1962 in Milwaukee, In his late teens, Larry attended Fairbanks. They had two children, Trish (Dave) Doyle German of Ti- many happy summers during his Wisconsin, the second son of the Local 701 Heavy Equipment Op- Jennifer Lynn (Jeremy) Heiner Spi- tusville, Florida, and Allan (Tara) childhood. Lawrence E. (Lonny) and Virginia E. erator Training School in Eugene, dle of Ferndale, Washington, and Doyle of Oakland, Florida. Memorial donations in Larry’s (Bunny) Doyle Heiner of Anacortes, Oregon, which led to a job as the Joseph Douglas Heiner of Bellevue, On his father’s side of the family, name may be made to: The Dyslexic Washington. only person at a very remote mining Washington. he is survived by his uncles Norman Foundation, P.O. Box P-22, 4 Narra- Larry was the grandson of the late site in Alaska for a number of In addition to his beloved children (Hazel) Heiner and David (LaVern) gansett Street, South Dartmouth, Al and Betty Ost Doyle, long-time months. He worked for a number of and the mother of his children, Heiner and his aunts Luanne Heiner Massachusetts 02748. Nome residents; he spent a lot of years in Fairbanks for Resource As- Robyn (Mike) Botsford of Ana- Cottle and her daughter Deana time with his grandparents in Nome sociates of Alaska and Nerco Miner- cortes, Larry is survived by his par- (Gary) Benner; and Cheryl (Steve) and Council as a child. His aunt, als as a commodities price analyst. ents, his brother Timothy and his Linda Doyle Conley, was the City Later in his life, Larry worked in the wife Danielle Heiner of Issaquah, Clerk in Nome for more than 17 high tech field, and for the past 15 Washington, his nephew Trevor Lee years, and his uncle, Doug Doyle, years, he had returned to a childhood Heiner, also of Issaquah, and his owned Nome Machine Works for love, furniture building and restora- niece Caley Marie Heiner of Belling- Blueberry Muffins Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD with Miller Health Consulting, LLC many years. His second cousins, Jim tion; he made his first piece of furni- ham, Washington. and Kay McIver and two of their ture, a grandfather clock, at age 12. On his mother’s side of the fam- Makes 18 Servings three children and their families, live Working under the business name ily, three of his four aunts and their Preparation Time: 50 minutes in Nome. Larry Restores, he was a furniture re- families live in Fairbanks: Carole Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes After his father completed his storer and cabinet maker until the (Larry) Doyle Parrish and their chil- Difficulty Level: Medium Army tour of duty at a Nike Battery end of his life. dren Ren (Diane) Parrish, Zoe Par- Site in Milwaukee, the family re- A cheerful and optimistic person, rish, and Jillian (Al) Parrish Van Ingredients: c Butter turned to Fairbanks when Larry was no matter what the circumstances, Patton; Linda (Jim) Doyle Conley 1 c Sugar one year old. They lived in Fair- Larry was noted for his sense of and their son Jimmy Conley; and 2 Eggs banks for about 30 years, before humor. He was very attached to his Cathleen Doyle (Jeff Rossi). His 2 c Flour moving to Washington State in 1987. extended family and his friends and aunt Sharon Doyle Wheat lives in 2 tsp. Baking powder It was clear by the time he was in had programmed his cell phone to Tacoma, Washington; her children tsp. salt c Milk   the first grade that Larry had a read- notify him of the birthdays and an- are Nora Wheat (Brad Clagg) of 2 c Blueberries ing problem, but the family did not niversaries of scores of people. He Seattle, Hilary Wheat of Aquada,           Directions:    1. Cream butter; gradually add sugar.      Beat at a medium speed with an    electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time.     2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt.     Add to creamed mixture alternately   ! with milk.   3. Mash c blueberries with a fork; " # stir into batter. Fold in remaining "  # ! blueberries. $  # ! 4. Pour into a muffin tin. Sprinkle tops % # & with sugar. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing.

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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.

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Recruitment for Education Disabilities Spe- Recruitment for Assistant Cook in the Head 1. Track family goals, and develop programs and cialist for Head Start in Nome, July 20th to Au- Start Program in Nome - July 20th to August activities to meet goals using community re- gust 3rd, 2015 3rd, 2015 sources. Identify strengths/weaknesses of each family; coordinate with teaching teams and make DIVISION: Children & Family Services DIVISION: Children and Family Services referrals and follow- up for needed social services JOB TITLE: Education/Disabilities Specialist DEPARTMENT: Head Start/Early Head Start as needed. POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time JOB TITLE: Assistant Cook 2. Track and document all family services using EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt POSITION STATUS: Regular Part Time ChildPlus and Family Partnership Agreements PAY SCALE GRADE: 13-14-15 ($26.41 to $34.46) EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt process. Make home visits as needed in order to DOE PAY SCALE GRADE: 6,7,8 ($17.46 to $22.79) involve parents in service delivery. Executive Assistant REPORTS TO: Head Start/Early Head Start Di- DOE 3. Recruit volunteers for parent involvement and rector REPORTS TO: Program Specialist in-kind contributions. Full Time, Benefitted 4. Assist in organizing orientation for parents, in- BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: cluding production of brochures and organizing Salary $24.83+ Depending On Experience 1. Maintain a professional attitude, be responsible, meetings. Core Staff Responsibilities dependable, and demonstrate a commitment to 5. Assist in training parents for their roles and re- Nome, Alaska 1. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives excellence. sponsibilities, including parent committee and pol- and performance standards of the Head 2. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives icy council meetings. Encourage their monthly Start/Early Head Start Child Care Programs. and performance standards of the Head participation. 2. Track all Program Information Report (PIR) data Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority in regard to service area and submit monthly re- 3. Assist Head Start Cook in meal preparation: QUALIFICATIONS: ports on the 7th of each month to the Director. preparing food, setting up for meal service, prepar- 1. Associate Degree or CDA required. Two years (BSRHA) is seeking a skilled administrative 3. Develop, coordinate and monitor the integrated ing carts, stocking inventory, checking food aller- work experience in social services, health or early work plans, policies and procedures to ensure that gies and dietary restrictions/substitutions, and childhood preferred. Must be willing to work to- professional to individual to coordinate the performance standard and federal and state rules cleaning up after meal. ward Associates Degree if not yet obtained. and regulations are being followed. Provide train- 4. Clean all dishes after meals for Head Start and 2. Ability to work effectively with people from a va- activities of the Administrative staff and provide ing and technical assistance to site staff to meet Early Head Start/Child Care. Clean dish washing riety of backgrounds. these regulations. area daily, counter tops and food preparation 3. Excellent interpersonal and communication sensitive and complex administrative support to 4. Participate in team planning with other special- areas, mop kitchen floors and dispose of trash at skills, including demonstrated writing ability re- ists, site staff, and families to facilitate a seamless the end of the day. quired. the President/CEO, Board of Commissioners system of program delivery. 5. Manage dish washing system and inventory of 4. Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- 5. Follow Head Start Child Abuse and Neglect chemicals. Notify Health/Nutrition Specialist when quired. Must possess basic computer knowledge and Leadership Staff. Provides support for Policies and Standards of Conduct and Confiden- supplies need to be ordered, or if equipment and skills in Windows, Internet usage, Microsoft tiality Policies and report suspected cases of child needs maintenance. Office software, Excel and Word. special projects as needed. abuse/neglect. 5. Must complete and submit a work physical upon QUALIFICATIONS: hire and every five years after hire. Disability Responsibilities 1. High School diploma or GED. 6. Must complete an annual TB screening. Benefits include, but are not limited to; 12 paid 6. Review the developmental assessments pro- 2. Hold a valid Alaska State Driver’s License. vided by all Head Start/Early Head Start/Child 3. Work experience in food service and prepara- Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 holidays + your birthday, leave accrual of 7 Care Programs; use the end results to identify po- tion. Approved 07/14/2015 tential children with special needs and help staff 4. Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- hours per pay period (first two years), accrual of make referrals as needed. quired. For a full copy of the job description please see 7. Collaborate with Special Education Coordina- 5. A resident of the community given preference. our website at www.kawerak.org up to 40 hours of Subsistence leave per year, tors from Bering Strait School District and Nome 6. Must complete and submit a work physical upon Interested individuals may contact Human Re- Public Schools and the Infant Learning Program hire and every five years after hire. sources with questions at 907-443-5231. current paid medical insurance for you and your in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- Disabilities Services for children with special For a full copy of the job description please see site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human immediate family, and matching pension up to needs. Ensure IEPs and IFSPs are followed in the our website at www.kawerak.org Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be classroom or home. Interested individuals may contact Human Re- faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- 5% of your salary through the Public Employees sources with questions at 907-443-5231. 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] Education Responsibilities Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- 7.23-30 Retirement System (PERS). 8. Analyze trends in the Early Childhood Educa- site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human tion field as well as data on children and families in Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be the program to continually improve educational faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- services. 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] Recruitment for Health Nutrition Specialist in For more information or to apply, contact 9. Provide training to all staff on individualization 7.23-30 Head Start - July 20th to August 3rd, 2015 for each child, observation and record keeping William Kost at (907) 443-8600, at techniques, Child Abuse/Neglect and reporting, DIVISION: Children and Family Services home visiting and parent teacher conference tech- JOB TITLE: Health/Nutrition Specialist [email protected], or visit www.bsrha.org. niques, lesson planning and the referral process. Recruitment for Family Advocate I located in POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time Nome for Head Start, July 20th to August 3rd, EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS: 2015 PAY SCALE GRADE: 13-14-15 ($26.41 to $34.46) 1 AA Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child DOE Nome Eskimo Community is recruiting for two to celebrate life’s events. Apply at: WorkatAG.com. Development or related field. Must be willing to DIVISION: Children and Family Services REPORTS TO: Head Start/Early Head Start Di- (2) positions located in Nome, AK: Questions? Call 1.888.323.4192 work towards a BA Degree in Early Childhood Ed- JOB TITLE: Family Advocate I Nome rector 7.16-23-30 ucation, Child Development or related field. POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time • Deputy Director: exempt, regular full-time po- 2 Ability to work effectively with people from a va- EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: sition. The pay range is $30.14/hour – 33.92/hour riety of backgrounds. PAY SCALE GRADE: 10-11-12 ($22.12 to $28.86) (DOE). The position is open until 07/24/15. 3 Excellent interpersonal and communication DOE Core Staff Responsibilities • Youth Coordinator: non-exempt, regular full- skills, including demonstrated writing ability re- REPORTS TO: Family Advocate II 1. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives time position. The pay range is $21.15/hour - Deputy Clerk II quired. and performance standards of the Head $23.79/hour (DOE). The position is open until Alaska Court System 4 Computer, keyboarding and office skills required. BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. 07/24/15. Nome, Alaska Must possess basic computer knowledge and 2. Track all Program Information Report (PIR) data $4,067.00 Monthly skills in Windows, Internet usage, Microsoft Office Core Staff Responsibilities in regard to service area and submit monthly re- Native preference per Public Law 93-638 Closing Date: August 3, 2015 software, Excel &Word. 1. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives ports on the 7th of each month to the Director. 5 Must complete and submit a work physical upon and performance standards of the Head 3. Develop, coordinate and monitor the integrated A full copy of the job descriptions and an employ- The Alaska Court System (ACS) is recruiting for a hire and every five years after hire. Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. work plans, policies and procedures to ensure that ment application can be obtained from the Nome Deputy Clerk II for the Nome Clerk’s Office. The 2. Track all Program Information Report (PIR) data performance standard and federal and state rules Eskimo Community Website www.necalaska.org selected applicant will serve as a front counter, Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 in regard to service area and submit monthly re- and regulations are being followed. Provide train- or from the Nome Eskimo Community Office at jury, and small claims clerk. Approved 07/14/2015 ports on the 7th of each month to the Director. ing and technical assistance to site staff to meet 200 West 5th Avenue. For More Information / How to Apply: Complete re- 3. Develop, coordinate and monitor the integrated these regulations. cruitment information is available on Workplace For a full copy of the job description please see work plans, policies and procedures to ensure that 4. Participate in team planning with other special- For any questions, please contact the Human Alaska, http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace . To our website at www.kawerak.org performance standard and federal and state rules ists, site staff, and families to facilitate a seamless Resources Manager, Cathy Lyon, at 907-443- view vacancies, go to the Job Opportunities sec- Interested individuals may contact Human Re- and regulations are being followed. Provide train- system of program delivery. 9131 or by email to [email protected] tion and select Court System. Applicants must sources with questions at 907-443-5231. ing and technical assistance to site staff to meet 5. Follow Head Start Child Abuse and Neglect 7.16-23 submit a completed application through Workplace Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- these regulations. Policies and Standards of Conduct and Confiden- Alaska by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2015. site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human 4. Participate in team planning with other special- tiality Policies and report suspected cases of child Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be ists, site staff, and families to facilitate a seamless abuse/neglect. THE ALASKA COURT SYSTEM IS AN EEO EM- faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- system of program delivery. Retail Merchandiser PLOYER AND PROUDLY PROMOTES DIVER- 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] 5. Follow Head Start Child Abuse and Neglect Nutrition Responsibilities SITY 7.23-30 Policies and Standards of Conduct and Confiden- 6. Oversee the USDA food services child nutrition AMERICAN GREETINGS is looking for Retail 7.23-30 tiality Policies and report suspected cases of child program for all Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Merchandisers in Nome. As a member of our abuse/neglect. Care Program sites in Nome and surrounding vil- team, you will ensure the greeting card depart- ment is merchandised and maintained to provide Family Advocate I Responsibilities continued on page 12 customers the best selection of cards and product 12 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET • Employment

1 Maintain a professional attitude, be responsible, abuse/neglect. timesheets, leave, and performance evaluations. 2. Ability to work effectively with people from a va- continued fron page 11 dependable, and demonstrate a commitment to 12. Assist the Head Start Director and Specialist riety of backgrounds. excellence. Program Specialist Responsibilities in the development of budgets. Assist in monitor- 3. Excellent interpersonal and communication lages; ensure all meals and snacks are prepared 2 Assist with implementing the goals, objectives 6. Supervise and manage assigned teaching staff. ing the expenditures of the Program. Produce skills, including demonstrated writing ability re- with the guidance of the USDA & CACFP guide- and performance standards of the Head 7. Recruit, hire, and manage site staff by following budget projection as requested and revise budgets quired. lines. Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. Kawerak Policy & Procedures and Head as needed. 4. Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- 7. Develop Cycle Menu’s for all programs. 3 Prepare and cook snacks and meals for the Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards. quired. Must possess basic computer knowledge 8. Travel periodically throughout the school year Nome Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care 8. Make personnel recommendations to the Head QUALIFICATIONS: and skills in Windows, Internet usage, Microsoft to sites to monitor program compliance and Programs on a daily basis, Monday through Fri- Start/Early Head Start Director. 1. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Office software, Excel and Word. CACFP. Must make 1-2 visits to each site that has day. 9. Evaluate assigned site staff on an annual basis Human Services or related field. Supervisory work 5. Must complete and submit a work physical upon a cook or cook assistant each school year as the 4 Cook meals for Early Head Start socials up to or more if needed. experience in the field may be substituted for the hire and every five years after hire. budget allows. two times a month, and Head Start sponsored 10. Maintain staff Professional Development Plans degree requirement on a year for year basis. Must events as needed. on an annual basis. be willing to work toward Associates Degree if not continued on page 13 Health/Safety Responsibilities 5 Responsible for the nutrition component of the 11. Maintain accurate records of employee yet obtained. 9. Ensure health, nutrition and safety education is Head Start/Early Head Start program. Participate a part of the curriculum in collaboration with Edu- in training to ensure food served meets the nutri-  cation/Disability Specialist. tional requirements of young children as estab- 10. Obtain height/weight assessments for each lished by USDA/CACFP. child from each Early Head Start/Head Start/Child 6 Wear appropriate food service attire by follow- PUBLIC NOTICE Care center to complete growth charts. ing food safety standards. 11. Coordinate and as needed perform vision and PORT COMMISSION SEAT VACANCY hearing screenings on students within 45 days of QUALIFICATIONS: enrollment. 1 High School diploma or GED. 2 Hold a valid Alaska State Driver’s License. Transportation Responsibilities 3 Work experience in food service and prepara- The Port Commission has one seat open for appointment. tion. 12. Conduct on-site observations of Bus Driver 4 Computer, keyboarding and office skills required. Anyone interested in serving on the Commission should submit an application to the and bus safety evacuation drills bi-annually each 5 A resident of the community given preference. school year. 6 Must complete and submit a work physical upon City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM. 13. Track bus route logs and ensure that bus per- hire and every five years after hire. mission agreements are on file for each child en- rolled. Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Approved 07/14/2015 QUALIFICATIONS: Applications are available at City Hall or at www.nomealaska.org. 1. Associate Degree in Human services or related For a full copy of the job description please see field. Responsible work experience in Human our website at www.kawerak.org Please call 443-6663 for more information. Services or health care may substitute on a year Interested individuals may contact Human Re- 7.23-30,8.6 for year basis. Must be willing to work toward a sources with questions at 907-443-5231. degree in Human services or related field. Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- 2. Ability to work effectively with people from a va- site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human riety of backgrounds. Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be 3. Excellent interpersonal and communication faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- skills, including demonstrated writing ability re- 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] Notice of Discontinuation of the quired. 7.23-30 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. NEC Home Renovation Program Recruitment for Program Specialist for Head 5. Must complete and submit a work physical upon Start in Nome, July 20th to August 3rd, 2015 hire and every five years after hire. 6. Must complete an annual TB screening. DIVISION: Children and Family Services JOB TITLE: Program Specialist Nome Effective Immediately Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time Approved 07/14/2015 EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt PAY SCALE GRADE: 12-13-14 ($24.90 to $32.49) For a full copy of the job description please see DOE Nome Eskimo Community will discontinue the Renovation Assistance Program due to our website at www.kawerak.org REPORTS TO: Head Start/Early Head Start Di- Interested individuals may contact Human Re- rector changes within the Housing Program and decreased funding; we are in the process of sources with questions at 907-443-5231. transitioning to Energy Efficiency Services. Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be Core Staff Responsibilities Any applications in progress, member applications that have been on the waiting list, or faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- 1. Assist with implementing the goals, objectives 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] and performance standards of the Head applicants that have been approved for renovation assistance will automatically be 7.23-30 Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Programs. 2. Track all Program Information Report (PIR) data transitioned to the new program in our quest to assist members with their housing needs. in regard to service area and submit monthly re- ports on the 7th of each month to the Director. Recruitment for Nome Cook with the Head 3. Develop, coordinate and monitor the integrated This change will provide NEC the ability to service a greater number of NEC members Start Program, July 20th to August 3rd, 2015 work plans, policies and procedures to ensure that than the prior program. performance standard and federal and state rules DIVISION: Children and Family Services and regulations are being followed. Provide train- DEPARTMENT: Head Start ing and technical assistance to site staff to meet Any questions, comments, or concerns please contact: JOB TITLE: Nome Cook these regulations. POSITION STATUS: Regular Part Time 4. Participate in team planning with other special- EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt ists, site staff, and families to facilitate a seamless Jason Rietheimer, Housing Director PAY SCALE GRADE: 7-8-9 ($18.53 to $24.17) system of program delivery. DOE 5. Follow Head Start Child Abuse and Neglect Phone: (907) 443-9120 REPORTS TO: Program Specialist Nome Policies and Standards of Conduct and Confiden- tiality Policies and report suspected cases of child E-mail: [email protected] BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Fax: (907) 443-9144 7.23-30 Did You 8S Know? 8S

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Any charges reported in these press releases are and impaired by alcohol. Rashawn was placed merely accusations and the defendants are pre- under arrest and remanded to the Unalakleet jail sumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. where she was held with no bail pending arraign- On July 9, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Alaska ment. State Troopers responded to the residence of David Lockwood, 57, after he reported the theft of On July 11, at 1:30 p.m. AST served an arrest war- smoked fish. While investigating the theft, AST ob- rant to Dakota Segock, 21, of Elim, while he was served Lockwood in possession of alcohol, which in custody for another case. Segock’s warrant violated his conditions of release. Lockwood was was for failure to appear in court for a probation issued a summons for Violating Conditions of Re- violation case. Segock’s bail was set at $100.00. lease and ordered to appear at a later date. The Golovin Bay 12S theft of the smoked fish is still under investigation. On July 13, Nome Alaska Wildlife Troopers charged William E. Koutchak, 64, of Unalakleet, 12S On July 10, AST in Unalakleet received a tip that with one count of Unlawful Sale of Subsistence PoinPoiPPoint airline passenger bound to Shaktoolik, a local op- Caught Salmon. Koutchak allegedly sold 10 bags tion community that has banned the importation of of subsistence caught smoked salmon. Arraign- Rooocky P alcohol, was traveling with alcohol. The passen- ment in Unalakleet District Court on July 28, 2015. ger was contacted and two 750ml bottles of alco- hol where seized. Charges will be referred to the On July 14, at approximately 1:30 p.m. AST in Un- Office of Special Prosecutions and Appeals for re- alakleet received a report of a disturbance in Saint view. Michael. Chaise Aketachunak, 18, of Saint NOTICE TO SPORT HUNTERS, GUIDES & PILOTS Michael, was subsequently arrested for Assault 3. On July 10, at 11:41 a.m. AST received a report of Chaise was transported and remanded to AMCC. by arbyrby a stalking order violation. Subsequent investiga- The Pubilc is reminded that lands within the shaded p tion led to the arrest of Randall Willoya, 26, of On July 16, at approximately 8:15 a.m., it was re- areas on the map are predominantly privately owned Capape Dar 13S Golovin, for violating a stalking order and proba- ported to AST that a piece of mining equipment, a tion violation. Willoya was remanded to the Anvil KEENE Highbanker sluice gold extractor was by Golovin Native Corporation and its Shareholders. Mountain Correctional Center. stolen from approximately 5 mile West Beach on July 11, and then later located at 2.5 mile West Sport hunting by non-shareholders, guides and their On July 11, at approximately 12:08 p.m., AST in beach. On July 16, the Highbanker was recov- clients, and hunting by aircraft is NOT ALLOWED ON Unalakleet were notified of an intoxicated driver. ered but was found to have major components The driver of the vehicle was identified as stolen or damaged from the unit. The entire unit is CORPORAATTION LAND. Rashawn M Sagoonick, 23, of Unalakleet. AST built for approximately $3,500. If you have any in- 21W 20W contacted her near her home and investigation re- formation about this theft, please call AST in Nome vealed Rashawn was driving under the influence at 907-443-2835. THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 13 • Employment

3) Experience in working with young children. Start/Early Head Start Program. Plan and follow a continued from page 12 4) Must possess good oral and written communi- schedule of daily activities, with the assistance of cation skills. the Teacher I, which integrates child health and 6. Must complete an annual TB screening. 5) Must be 18 years of age by the date of hire. safety, nutrition, early childhood development (in- cluding teacher directed, child directed, and gross Stebbins Native Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 motor classroom activities), child mental health, Approved 07/14/2015 Approved 07/09/2015 and family and community partnership to ensure Corporation the developmental needs of individual children are For a full copy of the job description please see Interested individuals may contact Human Re- met. P.O. Box 71110 our website at www.kawerak.org sources with questions at 907-443-5231. For a full 3) Use a team approach with parents and staff to Stebbins, AK 99671 Interested individuals may contact Human Re- copy of the job description please see our website develop individualized activities to meet the chil- Phone: (907) 934-3074 sources with questions at 907-443-5231. at www.kawerak.org dren’s needs. Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- 4) Conduct observations, screenings, assess- Fax: (907) 934-2399 site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human ments and family reviews. Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be 5) Proactively plan and prepare developmentally faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- appropriate classroom materials and lesson plans July 10, 2015 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] that include Native culture and heritage; create 7.23-30 7.16-23 and update learning centers as needed to promote development of children. To: Stebbins Native Corporation Shareholders Recruitment for two Teacher Aide/Janitors in Nome for Head Start - July 20th to August 3rd, Recruitment for two EHS Teacher II - Located QUALIFICATIONS: Stebbins Native Corporation Shareholders Annual Meeting of 2015 in Nome for Child Care Services - July 10th to 1) High School diploma or GED and hold a current July 24th, 2015 Infant Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) Shareholders prescribed and set for September 5, 2015 is now DIVISION: Children and Family Services credential and be willing to work toward their AA DEPARTMENT: Head Start DIVISION: Education, Employment, and Training Degree. If applicant does not have a CDA they postponed to November 5, 2015 7:00 p.m. which is due to the JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide/Janitor DEPARTMENT: Child Care Services must develop a professional development plan POSITION STATUS: Part time, Seasonal JOB TITLE: Early Head Start Teacher II that includes submitting a CDA application within 6 late review and acceptance of the Financial Report. There are four EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full Time months of hire. PAY SCALE GRADE: 5-6-7 ($16.46 to $21.48) EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt 2) Must be 21 years of age by date of hire. (4) seats open for the Stebbins Native Corporation Board of Di- DOE PAY SCALE GRADE: 8-9-10-11 ($20.19 to 3) Two years of experience in working with young rectors. Shareholders 18 years old and over are eligible to run for REPORTS TO: Program Specialist $27.94) DOE children. REPORTS TO: Child Care Supervisor 4) Must possess good oral and written communi- the SNC Board of Directors. Please send the letter of intent to the Head Start is a federal program designed to assist cation skills. children in preparation for formal education in the The Early Head Start/Child Care Program is a fed- 5) Must complete and submit a work physical upon address listed in this letterhead. (Stebbins Native Corporation POB public school system. The Head Start Teacher eral program designed to provide quality child care hire and every five years after hire. Aide/Janitor assists in implementing the goals, ob- with comprehensive Early Head Start services to 71110 Stebbins, Alaska 99671-1110) Please include level of edu- jectives and performance standards of the Head children ages 0-3 yrs in preparation for Pre- Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Start Program and follows all applicable federal School, Head Start, and formal education in the Approved 07/09/2015 cation, service in any Stebbins Councils, School Board, service and state licensing regulations. This position is re- public school system. The Early Head Start quired to meet all Head Start Teacher Aide edu- Teacher leads in implementing the goals, objec- Interested individuals may contact Human Re- with SNC, etc. Letters of intents to run for the SNC Board should cational requirements of the program. tives, and federal performance standards of the sources with questions at 907-443-5231. For a full be submitted by October 17, 2015, 5 p.m. Head Start/Early Head Start Program and follows copy of the job description please visit our website BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILI- all applicable federal and state licensing regula- at www.kawerak.org TIES: tions. This position is required to meet all Early Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- 1) Maintain a professional attitude, be responsi- Head Start Teacher educational qualifications. site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human Directors who have terms expiring in 2015 - Morris Coffey, Nora ble, dependable, and demonstrate a commitment Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be to excellence. BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILI- faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- Tom, Jacinta Martin, & Jerome Pete. Please note that this notice 2) Assist with implementing the goals, objectives TIES: 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] will be published in other newspapers as well as local postings. and performance standards of the Head Start Pro- 1) Maintain a professional attitude, be responsi- 7.16-23 gram. Assist with weekly planning and follow the ble, dependable, and demonstrate a commitment schedule which integrates child health and safety, to excellence. early childhood development (including teacher di- 2) Lead with implementing the goals, objectives rected, child directed, and gross motor classroom and performance standards of the Head activities), cultural activities, child mental health, and family and community partnership to ensure the developmental needs of individual children are met. 3) Use team approach with parents and staff to de- velop individualized activities to meet the chil- Mary’s Igloo Native dren’s needs. Conduct observations, screenings, Corporation Lands and assessments. 4) Aid and assist classroom teacher in carrying out Bering Straits Native Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation: daily and weekly duties such as teaching, per- Corporation Lands forming housekeeping chores, preparing for snack Corporation Lands closed to hunting, fishing and camping or lunch, ensuring that the environment is sanitary ScaleScale and healthy, entering observations online, com- pleting and submitting required paperwork, and maintaining confidential child files and parent sig- 2.52.5 milesmiles natures. 5) Ensure that children are supervised at all times with a one to ten, teacher/teacher aide to student ratio.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1) High school diploma or GED and hold a current CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. If applicant does not have a CDA, must develop a professional development plan that includes sub- mitting a CDA application within 6 months of hire. 2) Must be willing to work towards an AA degree in Early Childhood Education. 3) Must possess good oral and written communi- Contact: cation skills. 4) Must complete and submit a work physical upon MINC (907)642-2308 hire and every five years after hire. BSNC (907)442-5252 5) Must complete an annual TB screening. 6) Current First Aid and Infant/Child (Pediatric) CPR certification. If not current, must be willing to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

For a full copy of the job description please see our website at www.kawerak.org Interested individuals may contact Human Re- sources with questions at 907-443-5231. Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human NOTICE: The public is reminded the land Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be Notice faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- ownership within the shaded areas on the map are 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation 7.23-30 predominately privately landsowned are by closed Mary's to allIgloo hunting Native and Corporation and it's shareholders. Artifactcamping, digging,except for sportuse by hunting,MINC mining, guiding, and hunting by aircraftshareholders is strictly and their prohibited. families. All non- Recruitment for two EHS Teacher I - Located in shareholders for sport hunting,BSNC guiding lands are and open hunting to residents by aircraft, of mining, operating ATV's, or any Nome for Child Care Services - July 10th to the region for subsistence pur- operating vehicles MUST HAVE PERMISSION by the Mary's Igloo Native CorporationContact: prior to entering July 24th 2015 poses. on above mentioned land. TRESSPASS AND UNPERMITTED LAND USEMINC IS NOT(907)643-2308 ALLOWED. For DIVISION: Education, Employment, and Training 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 DEPARTMENT: Child Care Services BSNC lands. JOB TITLE: Early Head Start Teacher I MINC General Manager at (907)642-2308, P.O. Box 650, Teller, Alaska 99778, [email protected] POSITION STATUS: Full Time, Regular 9/2-9-16-23-30 EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt PAY SCALE GRADE: 5-6-7 ($16.90 to $22.06) DOE REPORTS TO: Child Care Supervisor

The Early Head Start/Child Care Program is a fed- eral program designed to provide quality child care MIle 28 Nome-Teller Road Mile 19 Glacier Road Mile 20 Kougarok Road with comprehensive Early Head Start services to children ages 0-3 yrs in preparation for Pre- School, Head Start, and formal education in the public school system. The Early Head Start Teacher assists in implementing the goals, objec- tives and performance standards of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program and follows all ap- plicable federal and state licensing regulations. This position is required to meet all Early Head Start Teacher educational qualifications of the pro- gram.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILI- TIES: 1) Maintain a professional attitude, be responsi- ble, dependable, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence. 2) Assist with implementing the goals, objectives and performance standards of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program. Assist with weekly planning and follow the schedule which in- tegrates child health and safety, early childhood development (including teacher, child directed, Sonora Creek and gross motor classroom activities), child men- tal health, and family and community partnership to ensure the developmental needs of individual children are met. 3) Use team approach with parents and staff to de- velop individualized activities to meet the chil- dren’s needs. 4) Conduct observations, screenings, assess- ments and family reviews. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 5) Aid and assist classroom teacher in carrying out daily and weekly duties such as teaching, per- The lands within the outlined and shaded area on the Nome vicinity forming housekeeping chores, preparing for snack map are predominately privately owned by Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Mile 20 Nome-Council Road or lunch, ensuring that the environment is sanitary The following uses are NOT ALLOWED on Sitnasuak Native Corporation lands: and healthy, entering observations online, com- Hunting by aircraft, land use such as camping, and mining. pleting and submitting required paperwork, and Trespass and unpermitted land use is NOT ALLOWED. maintaining confidential child files and parent sig- natures. Sitnasuak lands are posted with signs in various locations and the public is reminded to comply with any posted notices and to not destroy signs. QUALIFICATIONS: For other allowable land uses, please contact: 1) High school diploma or GED and hold a current SNC LAND Infant Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) Sitnasuak Native Corporation μ credential. If applicant does not have a CDA they Land Department OTHER LAND P. O . B o x 9 0 5 must develop a professional development plan AK DNR Navigable Waters that includes submitting a CDA application within 6 Nome, Alaska 99762 months of hire. (907) 387-1220 2) Must be willing to work towards an AA degree in Early Childhood Development. 14 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET Court

Week ending 7/18 14-392; Dismissal; Misd Probation or SIS Rev, against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035, or a no jailable violations of law; Shall not possess, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall Civil Kandie Allen; Filed by the DAs Office 7/14/15. felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is consume or buy alcohol; Any state ID issued under be paid through this court within 10 days. No current civil cases filed (start 2NO-15-00157CI) State of Alaska v. Kandie Allen (3/4/80); 2NO- ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registra- AS 18.65.310 must list the buying restriction until State of Alaska v. Charles Slwooko (11/7/76); Small Claims 14-633CR Amended Judgment; CTN 001: Assault tion System when requested to do so by a health the restriction expires. CTN 001: Assault 4; DV; Date of Violation: 5/4/15; No current claims on file (start 2NO-15-00036SC) 4; Date of Violation: 9/26/14; Any appearance or care professional acting on behalf of the state and State of Alaska v. Rochelle S. Ferry (2/3/80); Any appearance or performance bond is exoner- Criminal performance bond is exonerated; CTN Chrgs Dis- to provide oral samples for the DNA Registration 2NO-15-246CR CTN 004: Criminal Trespass 1; ated; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 2 and 3; 360 days, State of Alaska v. Wyatt Saccheus (12/1/97); missed: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7; 365 days, 0 days suspended; System when requested by a correctional, proba- Date of Violation: 7/14/15; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 260 days suspended; Unsuspended 100 days Possession, Control, or Consumption of Alcohol Unsuspended 365 days shall be served with de- tion, parole or peace officer, AS 12.55.015(h); 002, 003, 005; 270 days, 270 days suspended; Ini- shall be served with defendant remanded imme- by Person Under Age 21; First Offense; Date of fendant remanded immediately to AMCC; Con- Restitution: Defendant is ordered to pay restitution tial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs diately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per Offense: 2/15/15; Police Training Surcharge: $10 secutive to CTN 003; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 as stated in the Restitution Judgment (form CR- Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: case, due not to AGs Office, Anchorage; Sus- to be paid to clerk of court within 10 days; Fine: per case, due not to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police 465) and to apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid pended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 $400 with $200 suspended; Unsuspended $200 to Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this Dividend, if eligible, each year until restitution is if probation is revoked and, in connection, defen- suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked be paid to the court 10/31/15; License: Defen- court within 10 days. paid in full; Other: Court orders defendant to have dant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to and, in connection, defendant is arrested and dant’s driver’s license or privilege to apply for one State of Alaska v. Kandie Allen (3/4/80); 2NO- no contact with Gabriel Komokhuk; Probation for 5 jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training is revoked for 9 months with 6 months suspended; 14-633CR Amended Judgment and Order of Com- years under the following conditions: General and through this court within 10 days; Restitution: Shall Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court Alcohol Information School: Must attend the fol- mitment/Probation; CTN 03: Attempt AS11.46.410: Special Probation Conditions; Bond: any appear- pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judg- within 10 days; Probation until 7/17/20; Shall com- lowing alcohol information school: if offered by Arson 2-Damage Building w/Intent; C Felony, DV; ance or performance bond in this case: is exoner- ment and shall apply an Alaska Permanent Fund ply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; NSHC BHS and in Koyuk, July, August, Septem- Offense Date: 9/26/14; Separate misdemeanor ated. Dividend, if eligible, each year until restitution is Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of ber; Probation until 7/14/16; Comply with direct judgment also issued in this case; CTN 001 As- State of Alaska v. Jeffery A. Nayokpuk paid in full; Amount of restitution to be determined these conditions of probation; Shall commit no vi- court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; sault 4, AS11.41.230(a)(1); The following charges (5/23/64); Corrected Dismissal; Count I – as provided in Criminal Rule 32.6 (c)(2); DA to pro- olations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or Must submit to evaluation by the program and pay were dismissed: CTN 002: AS11.46.400: Arson 1- 11.41.230(a)(1) Assault In The Fourth Degree, Jef- vide proof within 90 days; Probation until 7/14/17; domestic violence; Shall not contact, directly or in- for and successfully complete any education or Danger Of Serious Injury; CTN 004, 005, 006, 007: fery A Nayokpuk – 001; Filed by the DAs Office Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines directly, or return to the residence of Marissa treatment recommended by this program; May not AS11.41.220(a)(1)(A): Assault 3- Cause Fear Of 7/14/15. stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any viola- Slwooko or her children without her consent; Shall consume inhalants or possess or consume con- Injury w/Weap; Offense Date: 9/26/14; Defendant State of Alaska v. Denise Langton (6/17/76); tion of these conditions of probation; Shall commit not possess, consume or buy alcohol; Any state trolled substances or alcoholic beverages, except came before the court on (sentencing date) July CTN 001: Disorderly Conduct; DV; Date of Viola- no jailable violations of law; Shall not possess, ID issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). 10, 2015 with counsel, OPA Michael Wenstrup, tion: 7/14/15; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002; 10 consume or buy alcohol; Any state ID issued under restriction until the restriction expires; Shall not State of Alaska v. Noah Martin Saccheus and the DA present; CTN 003: 2 years, 1 year sus- days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 10 days AS 18.65.310 must list the buying restriction until enter or remain on the premises of any bar or (8/8/99); Minor Consuming/Possessing Alcohol pended; Unsuspended 1 year shall be served im- shall be served immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail the restriction expires. liquor store; Subject to a warrantless breath test- Underage Consuming (Non-Criminal mediately consecutive to ctn 1 Assault in the 4th Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, State of Alaska v. Harvey Weyanna (6/30/86); ing by any peace officer with probable cause to be- AS11.81.900); Date of Offense: 6/20/15; Police separate misdemeanor judgment; Surcharges: Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall Reckless Driving; Date of Violation: 1/10/15; 30 lieve defendant has consumed alcohol. Training Surcharge: $10 to be paid to clerk of court Police Training Surcharge: pay within 10 days: be paid through this court within 10 days. days, 30 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: State of Alaska v. Peter Waghiyi (8/19/63); within 10 days; Fine: $400 with $200 suspended; CTN 003, $100 (Felony); Initial Jail Surcharge: De- State of Alaska v. Rochelle S. Ferry (2/3/80); $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, Anchorage; 2NO-15-279CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Unsuspended $200 to be paid to the court fendant was arrested and taken to a correctional 2NO-15-246CR CTN 001: Criminal Trespass 1; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with Criminal Trespass; Filed by the DAs Office 10/31/15; License: Defendant’s driver’s license or facility or is being ordered to serve a term of im- Date of Violation: 7/14/15; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is re- 7/17/15. privilege to apply for one is revoked for 9 months prisonment; Therefore, the defendant immediately 002, 003, 005; 270 days, 270 days suspended; Ini- voked and, in connection, defendant is arrested State of Alaska v. Peter Waghiyi (8/19/63); with 6 months suspended; Alcohol Information pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per tial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police 2NO-15-282CR Violate Condition of Release; School: Must attend the following alcohol informa- case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this Date of Violation: 6/1/15; Any appearance or per- tion school: NSHC BHS ask about AIS and do it, in Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid court within 10 days; Probation until 7/15/15; Shall formance bond is exonerated; 30 days; Initial Jail July, August, September; Probation until 7/14/16; is being placed on probation; Therefore, the de- if probation is revoked and, in connection, defen- comply with all court orders by the deadlines Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, Comply with direct court orders listed above by the fendant immediately pay a correctional facilities dant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to stated; Shall commit no violations of law. Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall deadlines stated; May not consume inhalants or surcharge of $100 per case to the Department of jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid State of Alaska v. Freida Okoomealingok be paid through this court within 10 days. possess or consume controlled substances or al- Law Collections Unit, Anchorage, AS through this court within 10 days; Restitution: Shall (8/16/81); 2NO-15-371CR Notice of Dismissal; State of Alaska v. Robin Fagerstrom (3/16/72); coholic beverages, except as provided in AS 12.55.041(b)(1); Suspended Jail Surcharge: De- pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judg- Charge 001: Disorderly Conduct; Filed by the DAs Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault 4; Filed 04.16.051(b). fendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, ment and shall apply an Alaska Permanent Fund Office 7/16/15. by the DAs Office 7/17/15. State of Alaska v. Henry Bloom (2/26/41); No the defendant pay an additional $100 correctional Dividend, if eligible, each year until restitution is State of Alaska v. Freida Okoomealingok State of Alaska v. Rolland Rueben Lockwood Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; Date of Violation: facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended paid in full; Amount of restitution to be determined (8/16/81); 2NO-15-386CR CTN 002: Violate Con- (4/24/90); Dismissal; Count II – 28.15.051(a) Driv- 6/23/15; Fine: $200 with $0 suspended; Pay un- and must only be paid if defendant’s is revoked as provided in Criminal Rule 32.6 (c)(2); DA to pro- dition of Release; Date of Violation: 7/15/15; CTN ing In Violation Of Instruction Permit, Rolland suspended fine through Nome Trial Courts, by and, in connection with the revocation, defendant vide proof within 90 days; Probation until 7/14/17; Chrgs Dismissed: 001; 3 days, 0 days suspended; Rueben Lockwood – 002; Filed by the DAs Office 7/24/15; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines Unsuspended 3 days shall be served with defen- 7/16/15. paid through this court within 1 0 days. time is ordered served, AS 12.55.041(c); DNA stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any viola- dant remanded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail State of Alaska v. Kandie Allen (3/4/80); 2NO- Identification: If this conviction is for a “crime tion of these conditions of probation; Shall commit Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, Seawall

NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT with the individual and they were transported back Fawcett was found to be intoxicated and driving a placed under arrest for Misconduct Involving minor consuming alcohol and for a minor in pos- MEDIA RELEASES 07/13/2015 through to their residence. No further action taken. four-wheeler without a license. Fawcett was taken Weapons in the Second Degree, Misconduct In- session of tobacco. He was then taken to NSRH to 07/19/2015 On July 11, 2015, Francis Rivers Jr. was reported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical volving Weapons in the Fourth Degree, Driving be treated medically. He was later released to his as a missing person. NPD conducted extensive in- services from the accident. Charges forwarded to Under the Influence, and two counts of Criminal parents. Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- vestigation in the attempt to locate Mr. Rivers, District Attorney for Driving Under the Influence Mischief in the Third Degree. He was remanded to suance of citations or the act of arrest does not however he was not located. On July 16 at ap- and Driving Without a Valid License. AMCC and held without bail. Sunday, July 19, 2015 assign guilt to any identified party. proximately 9:25 a.m., two persons reported find- 04:51 am, NPD received a report of child aban- 06:05 pm, NPD conducted a traffic stop that re- 02:45 am, NPD responded to the east side of town During this period there were 189 calls for ing a body in a portable building located near the donment on the east side of town. Investigation sulted in Lance Cannon being issued a citation for for a disturbance. Investigation revealed that a service received at the Nome Police Commu- cemetery. The body was located and subsequently revealed that four children had been abandoned failure to provide proof of insurance on demand male had challenged another male to fight. The al- nications Center; 77 (41%) involved alcohol. identified as Mr. Rivers. Investigation does not in- by their mother who could not be located. The and for brake light requirements. leged victim didn’t wish to pursue charges at that There were 16 arrests made with 15 (94%) al- dicate foul play. Mr. Rivers was sent to the Medical children were left with other family members and 07:38 pm, NPD responded to the east side of town time and situation was resolved by separation for cohol related. Examiner’s Office in Anchorage for determination report was taken for Child Endangerment and will for a report that a child had been assaulted at the evening. NPD responded to 8 calls reporting intoxicated of the cause of death. Next of kin were notified. be forwarded to OCS. Rainbow Park by another child. The report was 07:28 pm, NPD conducted a traffic stop on a four- persons needing assistance. One was re- NPD extends condolences to the family and 05:30 am, NPD received a report of people fight- taken and is still under investigation. wheeler that had been traveling on a state road- manded to AMCC as a protective hold; and thanks those in the community who assisted with ing in the street on the east side of town. Investi- 10:07 pm, NPD made contact with Peter Waghiyi. way. The driver was identified and given a three remained at the hospital for medical eval- efforts to locate Mr. Rivers. gation revealed that no assault had taken place He was found to be intoxicated and had an open warning for operating an off-road vehicle on a state uation/treatment. 11:33 am, NPD received a report of a tundra fire and there was a verbal argument only. Situation bottle of Monarch on his person. Peter was given highway. There were 7 ambulance calls and 2 fire calls occurring on the east end of town nearing Cape was resolved by separation for the evening and an open container citation and was released from 11:37 pm, NPD responded to west side of town for during this period. Nome area. The Nome Volunteer Fire Department the other involved parties were transported to their the scene. a report that a male was trying to fight with others were notified and dispatched, in which they noti- residence. 10:45 pm, while on patrol, officers made contact and had stolen a bicycle from another person. Of- ********************************************************* fied the Bureau of Land Management. They will be 06:04 am, NPD received a report of a male wish- with a minor, who was found to be under the influ- ficers made contact with Edward Evan. Evan was Monday, July 13, 2015 containing and taking care of the situation, with ing to harm himself. Upon arrival, the male identi- ence of alcohol. The minor was given a citation for found to be on conditions of release. Evan was ar- 00:19 am, NPD conducted a traffic stop resulting in NVFD on standby when needed for further assis- fied as being Andrew Koweluk, had fled the scene Minor Consuming Alcohol and transported to her rested for Violating Conditions of Release, Ha- Ted Maschal being issued a citation for no proof tance. in a vehicle. Further investigation revealed that residence where she was released. rassment 2, Disorderly Conduct and Theft 4. He of insurance. He was released on scene. 04:25 pm, NPD made contact with Adam Iyapana Andrew had fired a rifle, hitting two parked vehi- 11:25 pm, officers were flagged down on the east was taken to AMCC and remanded. 01:48 am, NPD received a report of an individual whom had an active Bench Warrant for his arrest. cles belonging to other people. Andrew was lo- side of town due to a male being passed out in the trespassing. Investigation led to the arrest of Ka- Officers remanded Adam to AMCC where he is cated and found to be highly intoxicated with a lawn. The juvenile was found to be intoxicated and lynna Booshu for Criminal Trespass in the First held on $150.00 bail. firearm in the vehicle he was driving. Andrew was was on probation. He was given a citation for Degree and Assault in the Fourth Degree DV. She 06:33 pm, NPD received a report of an assault that was transported to NSRH to be medically clear occurred on the west end of town. Investigation led and then was remanded to AMCC. to the arrest of Kevin Kava for Assault in the Fourth 01:28 pm, NPD received a report of an individual Degree DV; and Violating his Conditions of Pro- violating their conditions on the west end of town. bation. Kava was remanded to AMCC and no bail Notice: Officers responded and made contact with Jeremy was set. Iyapana, and he was arrested for being in viola- 10:05 pm, NPD received a report of an assault that tion of his conditions of release. He was then occurred on the west end of town. The investiga- The Inalik Native Corporation would like to let the public know that Lost River transported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for tion is still ongoing, a report will be forwarded to medical clearance and once released, he was re- the District Attorney’s Office and a warrant will be (the shaded area) is off limits to the public. That will include hunting by aircraft, manded to AMCC where no bail is set. requested. 02:47 pm, NPD received a report of a shoplifter on 11:19 pm, NPD received a report of a possible as- land use such as digging for artifacts, camping and mining. the west end of town. Officers met with the sus- sault that occurred on the west end of town. The pect and a report was taken by the officer. assault was unfounded, however, investigation led TRESPASS and UNPERMITTED LAND USE IS NOT ALLOWED. 11:43 pm, NPD made contact with Gene Oxereok. to the arrest of Patrick Okitkon for Violating Con- He was found to be consuming alcohol, which is ditions of Probation. Okitkon was transported to against his probation and release. He was subse- AMCC and no bail was set. quently arrested for Violating his Conditions of Probation and Release and remanded to AMCC. Friday, July 17, 2015 00:56 am, NPD received a report of an assault that Tuesday, July 14, 2015 occurred on the west end of town. Investigation led 10:10 am, NPD conducted a traffic stop on the to the arrest of Christopher Dexter for Assault in west end of town. Kevin Boswell was issued a ci- the Fourth Degree. Dexter was transported to tation for operating an off road vehicle on a state AMCC and bail was set to $500. highway and was released on scene. 01:36 am, NPD responded to a call of trespass- 11:25 am, NPD received a report of a drive off that ing. Investigation led to the arrest of Sabrina occurred in the past month. Officers took the initial Slwooko for Harassment in the First Degree and information and it is currently under investigation Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree. She was to find the suspect. taken to NSRH for medical clearance then re- 11:29 am, NPD conducted a traffic stop on the manded to AMCC. west end of town. August Hesse was issued a ci- 03:22 pm, while on routine patrol on the west side tation for operating an off road vehicle on a state of town, NPD observed a group of persons loiter- highway and then released on scene. ing behind a building. Upon contact, Brianna 11:49 am, NPD received a report of a motor vehi- Campbell was observed in possession of an open cle accident that occurred on the west end of town. bottle of alcohol. She was issued a citation and re- No injuries were reported and it was deemed as a leased on scene. During that same time on the minor collision. Officers arrived on scene and as- other end of the building, one intoxicated female sisted with the exchange of information and pro- was contacted and provided transportation to a vided resources to utilize. sober relative’s home where she was left in their 08:25 pm, NPD received a report of an assault on care. the west end of town. Officers responded and 08:04 pm, while on routine patrol on the west side Denise Langton was arrested for two counts of As- of town, NPD observed April James in possession sault in the Fourth Degree and one being Domes- of one open bottle of alcohol. April was contacted, tic Violence related. She was then remanded to and issued a citation. She was released on scene. AMCC where she is held on $1000 bail. During the 09:17 pm, NPD conducted a traffic stop on red same call, Carrie Annogiyuk and Gabriel Muktoyuk four-wheeler on the east side of town. The driver were both issued citations for Open Container and was issued a citation for driving an ATV with no released on scene. driver license and the passenger was issued a ci- 11:34 pm, NPD made contact with a juvenile on tation for being a passenger with no helmet. the east side of town. The individual was cited for 09:56 pm, NPD responded to the east side of town minor in possession of tobacco. on the report of an intoxicated male refusing to leave a residence. Perry Olanna was contacted in- Wednesday, July 15, 2015 side the residence, and observed to be intoxi- 02:28 pm, NPD received a report of an individual cated. Investigation found Perry had threatened to face down on the seawall on the west end of town. hit a family member. Perry was placed under ar- Officers responded to scene and NVAD was dis- rest for Criminal Trespass in the First Degree and patched out. The individual was transported to Assault in the Fourth Degree DV. After being med- Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical treat- ically cleared, Perry was taken to AMCC where he ment. No further action taken. was held on no bail. 02:56 pm, NPD made contact with Brenda 10:21 pm, NPD while routine patrol on the west Slwooko during a security check on the west end side of town, contacted Chad Wilson who ap- of town. Officers arrested Brenda for being in vio- peared to be intoxicated. Officers suggested Chad lation of her current conditions of probation. She return to his residence. At 11:05 pm, Chad was ob- was then transported to Norton Sound Regional served chasing a vehicle in the middle of street. Hospital for medical treatment, and then onto Upon contact, Chad became combative with offi- AMCC where she is being held without bail. cers. Chad was placed under arrest for Violation 08:50 pm, NPD received a report of an individual his Conditions of Probation, Resisting Arrest, and that was asked to leave a residence and had not. Assault in the Fourth Degree. He was taken to Officers responded and Frieda Okoomealingok NSRH for medical clearance, then to AMCC where was arrested for being in Violation of her Condi- he was held without bail. tions of Release and Criminal Trespass in the First 11:02 pm, NPD patrol was flagged down by a Degree. She was transported to Norton Sound Re- pedestrian on Front Street. The pedestrian had gional Hospital for medical clearance and then re- wished to report an assault. Report was taken for manded to AMCC where she is held without bail. assault, a suspect was identified, and investiga- 10:37 pm, NPD received a report of an intoxicated tion is ongoing. female down on the west end of town. Officers ar- rived on scene and Marissa Slwooko was arrested Saturday, July 18, 2015 for Habitual Minor Consuming Alcohol. She was 01:17 am, NPD received a report of a male unable then transported to Norton Sound Regional Hos- to care for himself due to his level of intoxication. pital for medical treatment and then onto AMCC The male was identified and then transported to where she is held on $500 bail. his residence where he was left in the care of his sober girlfriend. 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Photos by National Geographic Channels POWER STEERING— Lauro Eklund guides the raft down the Yukon River with a motor boat. HOME ON THE YUKON RIVER— Neil Eklund's raft travels down the Yukon River in style. Neil Eklund featured in National Geographic series By Keith Conger sources has come through the selling The first crew, led by Neil Eklund, family friends Dave and Brooke They name their craft the Yukon If your house has been worked on of goods, which includes drift logs, begins its raft building and search for Whipple, and their children Bell and Grace, after Josh’s girl. To save deck by one of Roger Thompson’s crews to people along the Yukon River. His wood. The next two crews follow Mickey - built a 30-by-70-foot raft space, and add flair to their 24-by-40 the past few years there is a good uncommon means of transportation close behind him, but tensions arise for their 300-mile journey down the foot raft, the partners built a second chance that you have met Neil Ek- between villages is a log raft. “It’s a as the competition for profit begins. river. story that supports their tent. lund. He certainly fits the bill as one good healthy thing to do,” he said in These three crews must make money The second raft was captained by As the first show reached its con- of those friendly, unassuming people a recent phone interview several days fast before winter ends all their ef- 63-year old Scotty Lamkin, who has clusion, the rafts were on their way who come to Nome bringing with before the show’s premier on Mon- forts.” spent the last 38 years hunting and down the river. The main drama of them interesting experiences and sto- day, July 20. As Monday night’s season pre- guiding over much of Alaska - with the show was that the motor for the ries. For 39 years Eklund has created mier unfolded, the action switched the exception of the Yukon that is. boat that is supposed to guide and Eklund first arrived in Nome by rafts above the Yukon River Bridge back and forth between the crews as Lamkin lost his homestead to a fire steer Scotty’s raft was not function- dog team in 1975, leaving his home on the Dalton Highway north of Fair- they assembled their crafts. Eklund last year, so his main reason for join- ing. His crew was forced to maneu- in Ruby just ahead of the Iditarod banks by collecting drift logs that is touted as one of the most experi- ing the adventure is to raise money ver their sluggish craft around rocks mushers. He liked the experience come down the river during spring enced rafters on the Yukon. The cap- to rebuild his house. and sand bars and through swift cur- enough to enter – and finish — the breakup. He builds plywood plat- tains and crews of the other two rafts One of Lamkin’s crew members is rents with homemade oars. They will 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog forms atop massive log bases that are were all rookies. The floating plat- Lance Kramer of Kotzebue. “A be looking to purchase, or barter for, race in 1981 and 1983. Some of his fastened together with huge, foot- forms were assembled in close prox- whole new adventure lies below us a new motor somewhere along the mushing skills were acquired when long spikes. His structures are large imity on the beach above the bridge. here, and we’re going into the belly way. he leased dogs from Herbie enough to house four canvas wall The show built drama by describing of the beast, you know,” says “I had no idea what it was going Nayokpuk in Shishmaref. tents. “We don’t have to make camp each crew’s distinctive set of reasons Kramer. “Were going down the river, to entail,” said Eklund, being a part For many years Eklund has lived every night,” he jokes. “It’s a nice for being on the river. and we’re gunna get into real of a television series. “It is a really the subsistence lifestyle. This has in- way to go.” Eklund explained “logging is Alaska.” He helps partners Lamkin professional crew who knew what cluded raising and training dogs, and “We make these rafts and float kinda in our blood.” His father and Charles Keeter add a “mugii,” or they were doing. I don’t know if it trapping. He describes himself as down the river,” says Eklund in the owned a sawmill in New York, and sauna, to the deck of their raft. will continue. We hope to do another “semi-retired” and has come to show’s trailer. “We’re not doing it his grandfather owned a sawmill in Andrew Bunker and Josh Tousig- season. There are a lot of adventures Nome on and off over the years for much different than they did in the Sweden. Eklund survived cancer nant started their raft a week later out there. We’d love to do it again.” two to three-month stretches to sup- old days.” about eight year ago and is glad to than Eklund. Tousignant needs the Future episodes of “Yukon River plement his income. National Geographic’s “Yukon see his boy grow up. Eklund, Lauro money from this journey to support Run” can be seen on the National Last year National Geographic River Run” premier is subtitled and their crew - which consists of his wife and one-year old daughter. Geographic Channel. discovered one of Eklund’s unique “Profit or Peril.” skills through an article he had writ- The press release stated, “On ten for Backwoods Magazine. That Alaska’s Yukon River, three raft prompted the creation of what turned crews each begin preparations for a out to be an eight-part television se- trek downstream to sell goods to na- ries called “Yukon River Run” fea- tive villages. Each raft, made from turing the 66-year old Eklund and his wood collected from logs and timber, 18-year old son Lauro. will serve as their home and, ulti- One of Eklund’s prime income mately, profit for the next five weeks.

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LOCAL MUSICIANS: Sign up by Friday, July 24, for a 10-minute set at our Main Stage STARTING POINT— Neil Eklund and son Lauro Eklund share a mo- ment, prior to setting off on their adventure down the Yukon River. event! Contact Sarah Hofstetter: 907-978-6365 or [email protected]