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VOLUME CIX NO. 41 OCTOBER 14, 2010 Three NSEDC board seats still undecided By Laurie McNicholas tion results with the Shaktoolik City Unofficial results of four elections Council Oct. 19. held Oct. 5 for open seats on the In Unalakleet, incumbent Frank Norton Sound Economic Develop- Katchatag won 92 votes (38.8 per- ment Corp. board of directors indi- cent of 237 votes cast), apparently cate that races in Shaktoolik and falling short of the 40 percent major- Unalakleet are undecided. ity required under NSEDC’s election The Shaktoolik vote count re- rules. William “Middy” Johnson fin- sulted in a tie between the incumbent ished second with 76 votes, Art Harvey Sookiayak and his only chal- Ivanoff drew 43 votes, and Charles lenger, Eugene Asicksik, a former Degnan had 23 votes. president and chief executive officer NSEDC President and Board of NSEDC. City Clerk Rita Auliye Chairman Dan Harrelson provided confirmed the 54-54 tie vote, but The Nome Nugget with the Un- said it includes 15 questioned ballots alakleet vote count, but he had not cast by non-registered voters. As a responded to the Nugget’s ques- result, a Shaktoolik voter is contest- tion whether a runoff election will ing the election. be scheduled between Katchatag Photo by Tyler Rhodes Auliye said Local Government and Johnson prior to press time for TOUGH SPORT—Nome’s Tyler Eide works to get the upper hand on Kotzebue’s Gabe Schaeffer Oct. 8 Specialist Leroy Seppilu of the this edition. during the first round of the Nome Wrestling Invitational at Nome-Beltz High School. More on page 9. Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs will review elec- continued on page 20 Native contracting program again in the crosshairs

By Diana Haecker business development program cre- are socially disadvantaged busi- dice or cultural bias within the Amer- Another requirement under Mc- Democratic Missouri Sen. Claire ated to help small disadvantaged nesses and that the burden would fall ican society because of their identi- Caskill’s proposal would be that McCaskill last week said she plans to businesses compete in the U.S. econ- on the Native corporations to prove ties as members of those groups,” introduce in Congress a sweeping omy and access the federal procure- that there is “racial or ethnic preju- according to the document. continued on page 20 overhaul of the Small Business Ad- ment market. Qualifying companies ministration’s 8(a) program that can secure lucrative government con- would strip Alaska Native corpora- tracts without going through a bid- tions of contracting privileges. ding process. Alaska Native A paper named “Legislation elim- corporations were exempt from caps inating improper preferences for that apply to other 8(a) qualifying Alaska Native Corporations” out- corporations, like a $3.5 million cap lines Sen. McCaskill’s intentions to on services and $5.5 million for man- do away with capless contracts, to ufactured goods. change the way Alaska Native cor- Bering Straits Native Corp. would porations are automatically classified take a big hit if McCaskill were to suc- as economically disadvantaged, and ceed with the legislation as drafted, to require that the corporations be said BSNC Chief Executive Officer managed by individuals who are so- Gail Schubert. “BSNC’s 8(a) govern- cially and economically disadvan- ment contracts account for about 94 taged, among other things. percent of our revenue,” she said. The federal Small Business Ad- Since getting involved in 8(a) ministration’s 8(a) program is a contracting through BSNC’s de- fense, aerospace, construction work and security services, the bottom line increased for BSNC by more On the Web: than $50 million. Schubert said that www.nomenugget.net this in part has allowed BSNC to jump up 10 spots in the Top 49ers, a E-mail: ranking of Alaskan-owned and -op- [email protected] erated businesses based on gross revenues. The regional Native cor- poration climbed from 31st to 21st place of the most successful Alaskan businesses this year. If McCaskill has it her way, this Photo by Nadja Roessek could change for the worse. TOUGH GUY—Cody Evans, 7, shows no sign of fear as public health nurse Bobbi Jo Conner administers McCaskill proposed to eliminate a flu shot at the flu clinic held at the Old St. Joe’s Hall Oct. 7. the automatic designation that ANCs 2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters

Dear Editor, call who told us that they were gone, tremely challenging for me. Some us children, two did not make it. themselves. What went on in my October has always been a fa- I can still picture the funeral, the bur- people told me, “If you would have They followed that same path my Dad’s mind? I don’t know. After all vorite time of the year for me. But it ial, and the raw pain of it all. been there it wouldn’t have hap- parents took. We all got sent to vari- these years I honestly cannot answer also has been the most difficult. I like I am not a psychiatrist nor do I pened.” So I blamed myself. All my ous foster homes. I carried that false that question. But I have come to the the smell of fall leaves, walking on know all the answers to why it hap- anger went inside of me. I became an guilt with me for 17 years. conclusion that it is the most selfish sandbars on the beach, the cold in the pened. What was going through my introvert. If you sat in a room with Yes, it is false guilt. No one would act someone can do to his or her fam- air, and eating fresh clam chowder. parents’ minds? Did they even real- me I wouldn’t talk to you unless you want to let his or her loved ones or ily and friends. That is the truth. But the beginning of fall has also ize that they had left nine children spoke to me first. I had guilt like you anyone for that matter, commit sui- brought back one of the most diffi- when they died? Did they know that wouldn’t imagine. Out of the nine of cide. It was a choice that they made continued on page 16 cult memories of my life. You see, on we cried and cried when they left us? October 7, 1973 both of my parents Did they know that we wondered died in what was called a homicide- and wondered why they did it? All suicide. My father shot my mother the ‘whys’ and the ‘what ifs’ of their and then himself. I was 16 years old. untimely deaths cannot and will A Look at the Past My parents left nine of us children never be answered. All nine of us in- when they died. I can still recall the stantly became orphans. day as if it were yesterday. I can re- The years that followed were ex-

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A little bit of learning is a dangerous thing and a lot of learning is even more dangerous. It seems like the behind the scenes political manipulators fear education. Educated voters might ask embarrass- ing questions. Maybe they would even laugh at the lies in the cam- paign ads. Why would a candidate for US Senate want to eliminate the De- partment of Education? Maybe he didnʼt like his first grade teacher. Some of us are old enough to remember when the Cambodian dicta- tor killed all the teachers and educated people. He even killed people who wore glasses. Tyrants love to keep women uneducated. Ignorant citizens are easy to control. Why do candidate Joe Miller and his Tea Party backers want to eliminate the Department of Education? Public education is vital to the well-being of our nation. Now, more than ever we need to support our schools and encourage educational excel- lence. We need citizens who can solve problems, reason rational so- lutions, be inventive and creative. We need to be more than a nation of game players, texters and app junkies. We need to be critical of campaign ads and be able to tell truth from lies. We need to be able Photo Courtesy by the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum to put on out hip boots and shovel through the manure. MANY HAVE FOLLOWED IN HIS WAKE – Roald Amundsen arrived in Nome Aug. 31, 1906 on his ship Gjoa Many political campaign managers fear the light. They probably after three years in the Arctic. He determined the Magnetic North Pole and was the first to successfully navi- arenʼt vampires, although the Republican Senatorial candidate from gate the Northwest Passage. Delaware claims to have been a witch— and we think Sarah is a loose cannon. An enlightened and educated public strikes fear into the hearts of the political manipulators. Imagine what it would be like if we had no federal support for education. Now that would be scary. Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) — October 14 - 20, 2010 —N.L.M.— Day Date Time Height Time Height Time Height Time Height Th 10/14 04:06 a.m. LDT 0.8L 10:03 a.m. LDT 1.3H 05:09 p.m. LDT 0.0L F 10/15 12:13 a.m. LDT 1.2H 05:08 a.m. LDT 0.8L 11:09 a.m. LDT 1.2H 06:11 p.m. LDT 0.1L Sa 10/16 01:22 a.m. LDT 1.2H 06:18 a.m. LDT 0.8L 12:19 p.m. LDT 1.2H 07:12 p.m. LDT 0.1L Illegitimus non carborundum Su 10/17 02:27 a.m. LDT 1.2H 07:34 a.m. LDT 0.8L 01:27 p.m. LDT 1.2H 08:07 p.m. LDT 0.2L M 10/18 03:21 a.m. LDT 1.2H 08:47 a.m. LDT 0.8L 02:29 p.m. LDT 1.2H 08:55 p.m. LDT 0.2L Tu 10/19 04:01 a.m. LDT 1.2H 09:44 a.m. LDT 0.7L 03:27 p.m. LDT 1.2H 09:37 p.m. LDT 0.3L W 10/20 04:29 a.m. LDT 1.2H 10:25 a.m. LDT 0.6L 04:20 p.m. LDT 1.2H 10:14 p.m. LDT 0.3L

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Compiled by Diana Haecker Denali project draws bids October 14 - October 20, 2010 BP-ConocoPhillips’ joint natural gas pipeline project, Department of Interior recommends two EVENT PLACE TIME added rural seats to subsistence board Denali, has received significant commercial interest from Almost a year after Department of Interior Secretary North Slope producers. BP and ConocoPhillips are com- peting with TransCanada and Exxon Mobil to build a Thursday, October 14 Ken Salazar announced a sweeping review of the way *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. subsistence is regulated in Alaska, his department rec- pipeline capable of carrying 4.5 billion cubic feet of natu- *Nanook Swimming Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. ral gas a day. TransCanada and Exxon Mobil completed the *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon ommended to expand the Federal Subsistence Board by *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. two seats to be held by rural Alaskans. It also recom- open season process earlier this summer with similar re- *Lap/Open Swim Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. mended giving more influence and clout to regional ad- sults. On the federal level, legislation passed granting loan Barbecue chicken guarantees and other federal aid to the company that builds *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. visory councils. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. But the DoI’s recommendations didn’t touch on a pipeline connecting the North Slope to outside markets. *WIC class Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *PHN class Prematernal Home 2 p.m. Alaska Natives’ demands for customary rights. An AFN *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. resolution last year asked to amend ANILCA to provide Clark conviction to be dismissed *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. for Alaska Native Peoples customary and traditional AP— The U.S. Attorney's Office said that it will dis- *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. hunting, fishing and gathering rights plus rural subsis- miss the corruption conviction of Jim Clark, former Gov. *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *City League Volleyball Nome Rec Center 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. tence priority and to replace the federal subsistence board Frank Murkowski's chief of staff. Prosecutors intend to *Swing Dancing Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY with an entity comprised of subsistence users rather than dismiss the conviction because the Supreme Court has *City League Volleyball Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. federal employees. The department said that redefining changed the law to which Clark pleaded guilty. Clark who has priority to subsist on federal land would have to pleaded guilty in 2008 to a single count of defrauding come out of Congress rather than the DoI. Alaska citizens of their right to his honest services as a Friday, October 15 Under ANILCA, rural Alaskans have priority to hunt public official. Clark hid from state election regulators *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. and fish on federal lands. more than $68,000 in polls and consultants' fees he se- *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. cured from the oil field services company VECO Corp. *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for Frank Murkowski's failed gubernatorial re-election *Quiet Time Kegoayah Library 10 a.m. Miller embroiled in controversy *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon Alaska Dispatch on Monday filed a lawsuit against the bid in 2006. Frank Murkowski was not implicated, and *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Hot dog on a bun Fairbanks North Star Borough over files it requested deal- Clark said he acted on his own. Clark's sentencing was re- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. peatedly delayed because prosecutors wanted to wait *Fetal Alcohol Syndrome video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. ing with Republican Senate nominee Joe Miller’s em- *Beginning Baton Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ployment records. According to the online newspaper, until after the possible trial of former state Rep. Bruce *Two to Get Ready video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. Weyhrauch, R-Juneau, on bribery, extortion and conspir- *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Miller was caught using borough equipment when he tried *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. to unseat Alaska GOP party chairman Randy Ruedrich. acy charges. Prosecutors say Weyhrauch failed to dis- *Adult Drop-in Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Miller worked for the North Star borough until resigning close during the 2006 legislative session that he was in 2009. On Monday, after a Chamber of Commerce de- seeking legal work from Veco at a time the oil-field serv- ices company was lobbying the Legislature on oil taxes. Saturday, October 16 bate in Anchorage, Miller told reporters that he will not be *UMW Thrift Shop Methodist Church 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. answering any more questions about his personal back- An appeals court last month threw out evidence that fed- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. eral prosecutors hoped to use in the corruption case *Ear Infection video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. ground for the remainder of the campaign. The senatorial *The Winning Score Against FAS video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. race has dominated headlines since Tea-Party Express and against Weyhrauch. The courts say there's no specific Sarah Palin-endorsed Miller defeated incumbent Lisa state law requiring such disclosure. In their filing in U.S. Murkowski in the primaries. Miller runs on a platform of District Court, federal prosecutors said they intend to Sunday, October 17 hold Clark to his plea-bargain pledge to cooperate in any *Water Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. curbing federal spending and limiting government. In the *Comforting Your Fussy Baby video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. weeks following his primaries win, reports came out that future corruption trials and investigations. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Miller accepted federal farm subsidies, low-income hunt- *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Be Who You Are video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. ing and fishing licenses, Denali KidCare and that his wife *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. received unemployment benefits. *Pick-up Women’s Basketball Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Arctic Research Commission hears of wild- Monday, October 18 fires and reindeer Alaska Day The U.S. Arctic Research Commission convened for *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. three days of meetings at the University of Alaska Fair- Alaska *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. banks last week. Acting commission chair UAF Profes- *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon sor Buck Sharpton is one of three Alaskans on the News Briefs *School lunch main dish: Fish nuggets Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10 p.m. seven-member panel. The panel heard of UAF researchers *Pathways to a Healthy Life video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. dealing with wildfires. Climate warming is blamed for an *Beginning Yoga Nome Rec Center 4:15 - 5:15 *Vaccines and Your Baby video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. increase in the occurrence of lightning that’s making *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. North Slope tundra more vulnerable to wildfire. Changes to better serve veterans *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. The Office of Veterans Affairs has announced that it is *Adult Drop-In Volleyball Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. UAF Reindeer Program Manager Greg Finstad held *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. a presentation on how to revive Alaska’s reindeer moving from Fort Richardson into the new federal Veter- City Hall open on Alaska Day ranching business as a means to improving the econ- ans Administration outpatient clinic in East Anchorage. omy and life in rural Alaska. The office also said that it expands a Veteran Service Of- Tuesday, October 19 *Nanook Swimming Pool 6 a.m. -7:30 a.m. continued on page 4 *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Chicken strips *Lap Swim Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. *Social Services class Prematernal Home 2 p.m. Located on east Front *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Breakfast menu items, *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Street across from Na- *Look Who’s Balking video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. but not limited to: *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. •Biscuits •Cinnamon tional Guard Armory *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Rolls •Hashbowns *City League Volleyball Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. •Biscuits & gravy *AA Teleconference: 1-800-914-3396 (CODE: 3534534#) 7 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY Take Out Nome Joint Board reg mtg Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. *Adult Drop-In Volleyball Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Orders Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekdays Wednesday, October 20 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekends 443-8100 *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Mon. - Sat. • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m./Sun. • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. *NACTEC Pool 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Subway Daily Specials Beef and bean burrito *Nome Beltz Jr. High Classes Pool 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10 p.m. Sunday — Roasted *Rotary Club Airport Pizza noon Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. *Teen Dads video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Having Your Baby video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna Chicken Breast *Family Swim Pool 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef Six-Inch Meal Deal *Hello Central (also on Channel 98) Nome Visitors Center 7:30 p.m. $6.99 Community points of interest hours of operation: Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. (Tu - F) >>>>>> 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Sa) >>>>>> closed on Sunday GOLD COAST CINEMA Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. (M - Th) >>>>>> noon - 6 p.m. (F - Sa) 443-8200 Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (M - F) Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. (M - Th) >>>>>> 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Sa) Starting Friday, October 15 XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (M - F) Alaska Day - Oct. 18 Easy A (PG-13) 7 p.m. Wall Street Never Sleeps (PG-13) Established in October of 1979 9:30 p.m. P.O. 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By Dan Joling billion in the Arctic outer continental lawsuit filed in Anchorage that the "All of these issues that we've got, Shell plans to drill on its federal The Associated Press shelf, including $2.2 billion in leases former U.S. Minerals Management legally, in the Chukchi, I think are leases in the Beaufort. The Arctic Shell Oil announced last week in the Chukchi that have been chal- Service had not required adequate fairly small and narrow," he said. lacks adequate oil-spill response ca- that it has scaled back its Arctic lenged. environmental reviews for the Environmental groups reacted pability and there's not enough Ocean exploration plans for 2011 to Slaiby said Shell will need a deci- Chukchi leases. with skepticism to Shell's plans. known about a spill's effects on en- promising sites in the Beaufort Sea, sion by December to move forward dangered whales, threatened polar backing off prospects in the Chukchi with its 2011 plans, which involve bears, walrus and ice seals, Krenz Sea until legal clouds are cleared. moving north a drilling ship and a said. "Our plan is to drill in the Beau- small fleet of support vessels, in- “We don't have assurances He praised Shell's additional fort in 2011," said Shell Alaska Vice cluding spill response boats. safety measures, but said, "We don't President Pete Slaiby. Shell has continuously stressed that these will work, especially have assurances that these will work, The company has applied for one that Arctic drilling would be in shal- especially in the icy, hazardous and exploration well in the Beaufort off low water and that the risk of a spill in the icy, hazardous and often often dark conditions of the Arctic." Alaska's north coast and will seek a is minimal. Slaiby said the company Marilyn Heiman, U.S. Arctic pro- permit for a second. The company since the Deepwater Horizon gram director for the Pew Environ- will hold off applying for well per- blowout has taken "extraordinary dark conditions of the Arctic.” ment Group, said Shell is moving mits in the Chukchi off the northwest steps to build confidence around our forward under a drilling plan that Alaska coast until two court cases are 2011 program." said a blowout was "not seen as a resolved. The company also will position a – Chris Krenz of Oceana reasonably foreseeable impacting Shell's plans to drill exploration second drilling ship in Alaska as an event. wells in both areas this year were put additional safety measure. If the first "The exploration plan is out- on hold by Interior Secretary Ken drilling ship were crippled by a Slaiby said Shell is optimistic the Chris Krenz of Oceana said the dated," she said. "They need to sub- Salazar after the Deepwater Horizon blowout, a second ship could drill a lawsuits will be resolved. organization was disappointed that mit a new exploration plan." disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. relief well. Salazar suspended applications for "We also confirmed our commit- permits and has set no timetable for ment to engineer an oil spill contain- lifting the suspension. ment system, which is designed to Environmental groups and some capture hydrocarbons at the source in Alaska Native groups bitterly oppose the unlikely event of a shallow water drilling in Arctic waters. They say oil blowout," Slaiby said. companies have not shown they can Some of Shell's Chukchi clean up a spill in ice-choked waters. prospects are 140 miles offshore, but They also say the remote location of Slaiby said the distance did not con- drilling sites, the area's notorious in- tribute to the decision not to seek clement weather and the lack of in- permits there for the 2011 drilling frastructure, including a deep-water season. Rather, it was a lawsuit in port, would make a cleanup of a Washington, D.C., that found flaws BE SAFE! major spill nearly impossible. in the federal government's 5-year Shell has invested more than $3.5 leasing plan, and a ruling in a second Traveling to Nome, Anchorage or beyond during this PFD season? Follow these great safety tips! • State T Buy a round-trip ticket so you can get home safely. continued from page 3 develop and deliver a course called the Alaskan Growers School in rural T Book a room before you leave home! You don’t want to ficer Grant Program to guarantee that Alaska. Project director Heidi Rader every major community has a Veter- with the Tanana Chiefs Conference, be without a bed at 3 a.m. ans Service Office and to extend vet- said the course will help Alaska Na- eran outreach efforts into rural tives in remote communities to grow Alaska. The state’s Office of Veterans food to complement traditional sub- T Leave the kids at home with a reliable sitter. Affairs advocates for the needs of res- sistence activities. ident veterans before the federal De- T Don’t carry a lot of cash. Leave most of it in the bank. partment of Veterans Affairs and AFN convention highlights administers grants to veterans. Veter- Village Survival! Use ATMs, checks, or credit/debit cards instead. ans need to register with the state VA Next week’s convention of the to get benefits from the federal Dept. Alaska Federation of Natives is Buddy up! Travel with a friend and don’t go off alone. of Veterans Affairs. According to the themed Village Survival. This year, T governor’s office, only 26,000 of the Fairbanks hosts the largest gathering estimated 77,000 veterans in Alaska of Alaska Natives. Gloria O'Neill, T Dress warmly. are registered with the VA, which lim- president and CEO of the Cook Inlet its health care benefits. Veterans may Tribal Council will deliver this call 1 888 248-3682 or visit http://vet- year's keynote address. Topics on erans.alaska.gov/ for assistance. the agenda span the gamut from the federal subsistence overhaul, pro- Extension grant aimed at tecting Native 8(a) programs, af- rural food production fordable energy and health. On The University of Alaska Fair- Friday afternoon, the convention banks Cooperative Extension Serv- will host a Senatorial candidate de- ice has received a $411,256 U.S. bate followed by a one-hour guber- Department of Agriculture grant to natorial candidate debate.

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In all, 41 high school students were given the opportunity to do from throughout the region were se- “trust falls” which involved putting lected by their peers and teachers as their faith in other students and be- individuals that would be sought lieving that they would catch them after if someone wanted to talk about when they fell. The idea behind the an issue in their life. These students, exercise was to establish trust in their chosen for their unique place in their groups and at the same time demon- schools and communities came to- strate how tackling a problem is eas- gether not only to learn from trained ier when there are other people to instructors about leadership, but also share the burden with. to learn from one another about what Workshops that were attended it takes to truly be a youth leader. over the weekend conference were The activities kicked off on Fri- focused on bullying, suicide preven- day evening in the gym of Frank A. tion, and healthy relationships. Degnan High School with speeches While each workshop focused on a from local leaders William “Mid- different issue that exists in Western diy” Johnson, the mayor of Un- Alaskan culture, each also had many alakleet and State Representative, positive aspects that helped bring Neil Foster. Each leader stressed new ideas to the minds of the young the importance of leadership and leaders. By the end of the afternoon, the impact that a good leader can students had experienced a powerful SAY LEADER (above)–Participants of the 2010 BSSD Youth Leaders Retreat gather for a photo. have on a community. 24 hours that had allowed a broad The event was led by Michelle range of emotions to surface. Every- Woods who works for Northwest thing from laughter to tears were Arctic Borough School District in shared over the weekend. Kotzebue. The weekend consisted of Having to surrender their elec- well organized team building activ- tronic devices at the beginning of the In late August Amber ities, as well as workshops on multi- conference, including cell phones Otton (left), Jeremy ple issues that exist in Western and ipods, students were given the Head (center), and Ma- Alaskan communities. Friday unique opportunity to become com- son Evans (right) made evening activities included unique pletely submerged in the leadership two KNOM Radio pub- team building activities that in- retreat. Many students claim to have lic service announce- volved working in large groups and learned a large amount after the ments for Kawerak stressing how to communicate in weekend concluded, not just about Wellness , Regional multiple situations. Students were leadership, but also about themselves Wellness Forum and the given the opportunity during many and the people around them. Community against Minor Consuming. All three are now in college Parnell takes the pursuing their dreams. Listen this month to KNOM for their radio campaign to spots. Nome, Kotzebue By Tyler Rhodes Nome Nugget. After Oct. 7 Gov. Sean Parnell Parnell said his campaign is should be well familiar with primarily focused on families and Alaska Airlines’ service to Nome jobs. “What will we see after your 'ULQNLQJLVQ·WWKHRQO\JDPHLQWRZQ and Kotzebue. term?” Nome resident Melanie Make a difference in your community, make a difference in a On a one-day campaign blitz, Bahnke asked Parnell at a public Parnell, the candidate, hopped all forum at the Polar Cafe. “Safer friends life, make a difference in your life. three jets serving the two homes and more job opportunities,” communities, requiring landings in Parnell responded. Nome and Kotzebue twice. Parnell, In terms of families, Parnell cited If you or someone you know is who assumed the governor’s desk efforts to improve education, reduce I know my little siblings and cousins look up to me, so WKLQNLQJDERXWVXLFLGH«&DOO after Sarah Palin quit, is seeking the rate of domestic violence and I choose to stay away from drugs and alcohol, and be a election to the position outright in sexual assault, and bolster suicide good role model for them. NSHC Behavioral Health: the Nov. 2 vote. prevention initiatives. “If we don’t -Mason Evans Republicans Parnell and running- have more healthy families and 443-3344 In case of emergency, 911 mate Mead Treadwell will face better opportunities in our schools, Anonymous Hotlines: Democratic challengers Ethan our future is less sure,” Parnell said Don't waste your life on drugs and alcohol, when Alaska Careline: 1-877-266-4357 Berkowitz and Diane Benson at the during his interview at The Nugget. there's a whole world out there waiting for your best! National Suicide ballot box. Parnell cited his Alaska -Amber Otton Prevention Lifeline: With only a couple of hours at his Performance Scholarship program disposal at each stop, Parnell packed that awards funds for post-secondary 1-800-273-8255 in appointments with local media education—including training If you choose the booze you lose, get high on life, not and meet-and-greet events in both programs—to students who have a on drugs, pop baskets, not pills. Kawerak Wellness communities. His stop in Nome grade point average of 2.5 of higher -Jeremy Head Committee Against Minors Consuming included a quick interview with The and achieve minimum scores on the continued on page 7 Scott McAdams (Democrat) for U.S. Senate wants to hear you! Saturday, Oct. 16 Polar Cafe 11:15 - 1:00 p.m. Meet Scott at the Polar Cafe

Paid for by Jana Varrati, POB 814, Nome, AK 99762 THE NOME NUGGET Regional THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010 7 •Parnell continued from page 6 SAT or ACT standardized tests. road to Nome, he said. Roads, much of the state’s funding received good for the budget, as they have political level, it’s something that At the meet-and-greet at the Polar Parnell said, could spur economic from oil royalties and taxes—a been for the last couple of years. “I gets worked out day by day,” he said. Cafe, Kawerak’s community development both through the jobs revenue source subject to volatility— did use the veto pen at record levels Regarding the increased marine education program director Ron provided in the construction phase Parnell said he takes the state’s and yet we had a robust capital traffic through the region as Huffman stressed the need to combat and the opportunities, such as savings accounts into consideration budget,” Parnell said. reduced ice conditions allow more the number of dropouts in the region. resource extraction, they open up in making the decade-long plans. He On other issues important to the passage, Parnell said he sees “We really need help, there’s too just by their existence. “At times, a was quick to point out that those region, Parnell was noncommittal on greater opportunity for commerce many kids dropping out,” he said. road itself builds its own savings accounts, the Constitutional whether he promotes a rural or and shipping. He also said the Huffman said his program helps 35 economies,” he said. Budget Reserve and the Statutory Alaska Native preference on changing conditions could allow to 40 students attain their GED each Parnell also touched on renewable Budget Reserve, did not include the subsistence. He said the current for Nome’s port to play a larger year, a number that taxes the energy and the need to transition Alaska Permanent Fund. system of dual management between role in the region. system. “We can barely handle it,” away from diesel fuel for heating and Parnell also said he promotes the state and federal governments he told the governor. energy production in rural Alaska. fiscal restraint, even when times are needs to be clarified. “On the While at The Nugget Parnell said He also suggested the use of natural he believed the scholarship program gas in the region as a way of bringing addressed dropouts. “Part of the down energy costs, noting that the Alaska Performance Scholarship is state could be a willing partner in to keep kids in school,” he said. “I developing deposits with a local prefer carrots rather than sticks.” company. He acknowledged that the For younger students, Parnell said known deposits in the area are too he would like to see a focus on early small for development by the large literacy. “We need to make sure energy companies, but suggested that young elementary school students they could serve small communities. have greater opportunity to learn to Regarding the role of the larger read,” he said. energy production firms in Alaska, In terms of jobs, Parnell Parnell said he promotes promotes spurring private enterprise incentivizing further development in through incentives and creating existing oil fields as well as the work through public infrastructure development of harder-to-produce projects. For western Alaska, those heavy oil as means to keep the projects could largely mean roads. resource industry alive in Alaska and He cited the $8 million spent toward supporting state government. “I want establishing a road to the Ambler to encourage additional resource mining district west of the Haul development,” he said. Road south of the Brooks Range, Parnell said he also believes long- and $1 million appropriated for term planning is essential to further study of a road linking responsibly manage the state’s Nome to the state’s highway finances. “Our administration has system. The Ambler route could established a practice of looking 10 eventually form the first leg of a years down the road,” he said. With PFD SALE SAVE 25%*

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Photo by Tyler Rhodes SNACKS AND COFFEE–Don Young, left, talks with voters Loretta Bullard, center, Charlie Johnson, far forward, Chad Padgett, Young staffer, while Jack Omelak sits in the back. Young greets voters in Nome on short campaign stop

By Tyler Rhodes In addressing energy matters in challenges, Young said potential con- to hunt what and where should be to map the ocean floor and study ice As election day nears, U.S. Rep. Alaska, Young advocated for a more flicts due to land ownership along the based on abundance. In times of short- conditions. He said an additional Don Young joined the lineup of can- aggressive approach to developing ge- route—be it public, private or pro- age, he said priority should go to the Coast Guard presence in the region is didates passing through Nome to othermal resources for power. He tected—will keep the project from be- state’s rural residents. “I wrote the sub- warranted, but would leave the deci- meet with constituents and ask for panned approaches like wind energy, coming reality. “It’s not going to be sistence provision that is rule. That’s sion to the Coast Guard as to where their vote. Young, the Republican, is saying they are not economically feasi- built, realistically, and it’s because of the way it is going to stay,” Young said. the military branch would locate. “The running against Democrat Harry ble and mostly rely on subsidies. “The the makeup of the land,” he said. The state and federal laws on subsis- best harbor we have is in Teller, but Crawford in the Nov. 2 election. wind power is the most expensive Speaking on the economy on a na- tence harvests are currently at odds. what is in Teller? There is no infra- In an interview with The Nome power you’ve got. Will it work? Yes, if tional level, Young criticized the pres- Young also called for more inten- structure,” he said. “Nome is probably Nugget, Young covered a range of you’re being paid for it,” he said. ident’s stimulus plan and railed against sive management of Alaska’s wildlife the most logical area, but that is going subjects as he touched on no-bid con- Young said he feels the state should what he sees as an overly cumbersome to yield more game animals to harvest. to be up to the Coast Guard.” tracting for Alaska Native corpora- be more aggressive in addressing rural regulatory regime that limits the abil- “We don’t look upon the increased pro- When asked about the three-way tions, subsistence rights, the stimulus power needs. “There is no real plan to ity of U.S. industry to flourish. “It was duction of what it is we subsist on,” he race for Alaska’s Senate seat involv- package and providing energy for produce power. We have a lot of meet- a joke,” he said of the stimulus. “You said. “What do we do in the state to im- ing Tea Party-backed Joe Miller, De- Alaska’s rural communities. ings, a lot of discussion, no new power. cannot create jobs that do not create prove that? Nothing,” he said. Young mocrat Scott McAdams and Alaska’s sole congressman didn’t This is not a new problem,” he said. new wealth.” Young said the plan only said other states institute more aggres- incumbent and write-in candidate parse his words when asked about As for a natural gas pipeline, created temporary jobs that will not sive management. He cited other states Lisa Murkowski, Young reserved his response to the news that Sen. Young believes the abundance of gas spur a long-term recovery. that utilize strategies such as feed plots, comment. “I’ve got my own play- Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., was plan- in the lower 48 and low prices will Young said too much power has culling and habitat development to ground, I’m staying in it,” he said. ning to introduce legislation to place conspire to prevent a gas line to the been given to the executive branch promote stocks. “The state has always In terms of his own campaign, limits on Alaska Native corporations south from becoming a reality. “I of government to write regulations been a distributor of game and never a Young said Crawford will be his 23rd and their ability to gain no-bid con- want to put a gas line in the state,” he that stifle production. “I’ve intro- manager of game,” he said. opponent. He showed little fear of not tracts from the federal government. said, noting that an in-state line could duced a bill…to have no new regu- Young also commented on the winning another term. “All the respect “What she’s doing is dead wrong. allow for products like propane that lations for two years,” he said. changing Arctic conditions, noting that to Harry…I can just do a better job,” [McCaskill] doesn’t know the front could be shipped to rural villages. In regard to subsistence, Young said he has been involved with legislation Young said. “I’m good at what I do, side and back side of an 8(a) con- Young said the high cost of energy he believed the decision on who gets to study the feasibility of Arctic ports, and it’s not just everyday work.” tract,” Young said. in rural Alaska will remain prohibitive Young defended the law that al- to economies, essentially making re- lows the corporations to receive no- source extraction the only game in bid contracts without limit, noting he town. “If you don’t have power, you has never heard any complaint from don’t have nothing,” he said. “The any of the government organizations only thing we have in rural Alaska is who have had the contracts fulfilled. resources. And if we’re not allowed to “This is a good system, it works well develop our resources, then we don’t for the nation. It works well, of have an economic base.” course, for the Native corporations. Young also said he is in favor of Have there been some mistakes, the development of a road to Nome, probably, but not many,” he said. but acknowledged that it will most Young said he believes there is no likely remain a dream. “I heard about need to change the law. “It’s a classic that in California in 1958. I came to example of people who are success- Alaska in ’59 thinking they were ful being attacked after they become going to have a road to Nome,” successful because people don’t like Young said. it to happen,” he said. More than any geographic and cost

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Photos by Tyler Rhodes WARDROBE MALFUNCTION (above)—Nome’ James Horner battles with both his head-gear and his op- ponent, Mekiyan Ivanoff of Unalakleet, during the Nome Wrestling Invitational Oct. 8 at Nome-Beltz. Horner won the 95/105 lbs division in the junior high competition while Ivanoff took third.

GRIP (right, top)—Junyor Erickson of Nome puts the squeeze on St. Michael’s Jake Straub during first-round action Oct. 8. Erickson ended up third in the high school 130 lbs weight class.

FOLDED (right, bottom)—Nome’s Mark Steiger feels the pressure from Kotzebue’s Aydin Erlich during their initial match Oct. 8. Erlich won the 135 lbs division while Steiger took second. Wrestlers take over Nome-Beltz

Wrestlers from all over western Sief, Kotzebue. Kotzebue. Alaska poured into Nome over the 95/105 lbs: 1) James Horner, Nome; 160 lbs: 1) Roland Ivanoff, Unalak- weekend to take over the gym at 2) Spenser Woods, Kotzebue; 3) leet; 2) Martin Outlon, Bethel; 3) Nome-Beltz for the 2010 Nome Mekiyan Ivanoff, Unalakleet. Quinn Tozier, Nome. Wrestling Invitational. 110/115 lbs: 1) Nolan Horner, 189 lbs: 1) Josh Dewey, Galena; 2) At the junior high level, Nome Nome; 2) Gabe Smith, Nome; 3) Shyler Johnson, Unalakleet; 3) Tim- dominated the weight classes, taking Robert Pate, Nome. othy Michaels, Bethel. available at this time. with each team playing three games. all but the 125/130 lbs category. Jun- 120/125 lbs: 1) Emery Booshu, Nome will play host to the Nome Friday’s schedule is as follows: 1:30 ior high champions from Nome were Nome; 2) Zach Haviland, Kotzebue; Nome volleyball Mixed-Six Volleyball Tournament this p.m. - Teller vs. Shishmaref; 3 p.m. – Leif Erikson (80/85 lbs), James 3) Josh Roetman, Kotzebue. The Nome Volleyball team weekend. Teams from Nome, Teller, Nome II vs. Unalakleet; 4:30 p.m. – Horner (95/105 lbs), Nolan Horner 125/130 lbs: 1) Gus Nelson, Kotze- played at Galena over the weekend. Shishmaref, White Mountain and Un- Nome JV vs. Savoonga; 6 p.m. – Nome (110/115 lbs), Emery Booshu bue; 2) Mike Shelikoff, St. Michael; The Lady Nanooks won all games. alakleet will attend. The tournament’s varsity vs. White Mountain; 7:30 p.m. (120/125 lbs) and Joe Cross (140/155 3) Skye Sears, St. Michael. Individual game results are not format is a standard eight-team bracket – game 2 winner vs. game 3 winner. lbs). It was Kotzebue’s Gus Nelson 140/155 lbs: 1) Joe Cross, Nome; 2) who prevented a Nome sweep, claim- Drew Nanouk, Kotzebue; 3) Stephan ing victory in the 125/130 lbs class. Hyatt, Kotzebue. On the high school front, Kotzebue put more champions on the mat than High school any other team. Winners from Kotze- 103 lbs: 1) Brett Reich, Kotzebue; 2) bue included Brett Reich (103 lbs), Evan Dyment, Bethel; 3) Daniel Scott Hansen (119 lbs), Doug O’Hara Galahorn, Kotzebue. (125 lbs), Landon Eck (130 lbs), Aydin 112 lbs: 1) Zach Pleasant, Bethel; 2) Alaska’s Future Erlich (135 lbs) and Marvin McCall Tyler Eide, Nome; 3) Gabe Schaef- (145 lbs). Bethel wrestlers Zach Pleas- fer, Kotzebue. ant (112 lbs), Mario Kugo (140 lbs) and 119 lbs: 1) Scott Hansen, Kotzebue; Joe Liu (152 lbs) also won their weight 2) Gabe Cabrera, Nome; 3) Dion Is In Your Hands. classes. Rounding out the winners were Williams, Nome. Unalakleet’s Roland Ivanoff (160 lbs) 125 lbs: 1) Doug O’hara, Kotzebue; and Galena’s Josh Dewey (189 lbs). 2) Noah Roetman, Kotzebue; 3) Nome wrestlers Tyler Eide (112 lbs), Shawn Paul, Bethel. Gabe Cabrera (119 lbs), Mark Steiger 130 lbs: 1) Landon Eck, Kotzebue; Many of the decisions that aff ect Alaska are (135 lbs) and Roger Ozenna (152 lbs) 2) Avery Caplin, Bethel; 3) Junyor worked their way to runner-up honors. Erikson, Nome. made in Washington. For example, the oil Teams from Nome, Galena, Bethel, 135 lbs: 1) Aydin Erlich, Kotzebue; Kotzebue, Unalakleet and St. Michael 2) Mark Steiger, Nome; 3) Paul Ag- pipeline is two-thirds empty and declining all participated in the two-day meet ibanik, Unalakleet. held Friday and Saturday. The Nome 140 lbs: 1) Mario Kugo, Bethel; 2) every year. Whether we’re able to fi ll it back Wrestling team will next attend the Matt Rae, Kotzebue; 3) Dominic Nikiski Duels on Friday and Saturday. Richardson, St. Michael. up, or continue the decline will depend on 145 lbs: 1) Marvin McCall, Kotze- policies coming from our nation’s capital. 2010 Nome Wrestling Invite bue; 2) Brian Ahlo, Bethel; 3) John Junior high Smith, Nome. 80/85 lbs: 1) Leif Erikson, Nome; 2) 152 lbs: 1) Joe Liu, Bethel; 2) Roger Micah Banks, Kotzebue; 3) Colton Ozenna, Nome; 3) Devon Phillips, So who we send to Washington makes a huge diff erence back home. You can decide which Johnson CPA LLC candidates will have the skills to infl uence the things that matter most to Alaska. Certified Public Accountants Milton D. Johnson, CPA On November 2, please vote…for Alaska. Mark A. Johnson, CPA

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TUNDRA STARTS TO MATCH THE RUSTY FUEL TANKS (below)–A study in rust, the old Nova Gold rusty fuel tanks on the far end of north Steadman. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Norton Sound Health Corporation will be offering free mammograms on October 25th. Photo by Nadja Roessek For more information, please contact Catherine DeAngelis at (907) 443-3227. 2YHUWKHSDVWIHZZHHNV-RH0LOOHUKDVODLGRXWKLVSODQIRUWKHIXWXUH+HZDQWVWRVD\QR WRDWKLUGRIRXUHFRQRP\7RDOOWKRVHIHGHUDOGROODUVWKDWSD\IRUHVVHQWLDOVOLNHVHDZDOOVDQG Did you know: SRUWVKHDOWKFDUHDOWHUQDWLYHHQHUJ\DQGSURJUDPVWKDWNHHSRXU¿VKHULHVKHDOWK\ 1 in 5 breast cancers occur in women aged 40 - 49? %XW-RH¶VSODQGRHVQ¶WHQGWKHUH+HZDQWVWRFXWRIIRXUSHUVRQDOVDIHW\QHWVDQGHOLPLQDWH HYHU\WKLQJWKDW¶VQRWLQWKH&RQVWLWXWLRQ Seventy-five percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have NO history of breast cancer in their family? 0HGLFDUH‡8QHPSOR\PHQWEHQH¿WV‡6RFLDO6HFXULW\ :KDW¶VOHIWLI-RH0LOOHU¶VSODQVXFFHHGV"$VWDWHLQFRPHWD["7DSSLQJWKH3HUPDQHQW)XQG" Take care of youself and learn the following: Breast self-examination Women’s breast health 5HDG-RH·VRZQZRUGVDWZZZ-RH0LOOHU6D\VFRP Breast cancer risk factors and Write in Lisa Murkowski for U.S. Senate – and remember to fi ll in that oval. mammography guidelines

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Alice D. Ione and Morgan M. Alyssa Gray and Taylor Arnal of the birth of their son Brandon Sierra, 6; Asia, 4; and Kayla, 1. length. His brother is Angelo Cooey- Jack, Sr. of White Mountain an- Wasilla announce the birth of their Arthur Disouryavong, born August ate, 4, almost 5. Maternal grandpar- nounce the birth of their son Guy son Leviathan Carlos Arnal, born 3 at 8:40 a.m. at the Alaska Native Kandis J. and Edward P. Tate, of ents are Henry Flitt of Ft. Yukon, and Miron James Ione, born September September 28 at 5:02 p.m. at the Medical Center in Anchorage. He Nome announce the birth of their son the late Emma Weyapuk of Wales. 20 at 5:54 p.m. He weighed 7 Alaska Native Medical Center in weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and Henry Dean Tate, born September Paternal grandparents are Jananna pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20” in Anchorage. He weighed 7 pounds, was 18 ½” in length. His siblings are 30 at 6:47 p.m. He weighed 9 Gilder and stepfather Floy Gilder of length. Siblings are Stanley I. Jack, 15 ounces, and was 22” in length. Natasha, 18; Cheyanne, 15; Dylan, 8; pounds, 6.6 ounces and was 21” in Nome and the late Bon Tate. 4; and Morgan M. Jack, Jr., 1. Stan- 2011 Bering Sea pollock catch likely to increase after several years of decline By Laurie McNicholas gether with social and economic fac- ABC and overfishing limits specifi- Results of a bottom trawl survey tors, are considered by the North Pa- cations for 2011 and 2012 from of the eastern Bering Sea shelf con- cific Fishery Management Council Groundfish Plan Teams for the BSAI ducted last summer by the Alaska in determining the annual total al- and Gulf of Alaska (GOA). The Fisheries Science Center, National lowable catch (TAC) in the Bering committee agreed with the teams that Marine Fisheries Service Sea pollock fishery. proposed specifications should be (AFSC/NMFS) yielded higher bio- Several members of the council’s based on a rollover of the 2011 har- mass estimates than last year for all Science and Statistical Committee vest specifications. The council species except Alaska plaice, which cheered when Grant Thompson of adopted proposed 2011 BSAI and was down slightly from 2009. AFSC/NMFS highlighted pollock GOA groundfish specifications in The 2010 estimate for pollock is increases found in the 2010 eastern December 2009 based on a rollover 3.75 million tons and ranks 23rd out Bering Sea bottom trawl survey at a practice approved by the council in of 29 surveys, Bob Lauth told the meeting Oct. 6 in Anchorage. The 2007. Bering Sea Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Brandon Arthur Disouryavong committee is composed of leading On Monday during a meeting in Groundfish Plan Team at a meeting scientists in biology, economics, sta- Anchorage the council received the late last month in Seattle. Lauth is tistics and social science and advises Groundfish Plan Teams’ reports. principal investigator for the survey. ley, your birthday present was your the council on scientific and other The council will decide final 2011 Cindy and Duane Madsen of He said the estimate is below aver- technical matters. Thompson said groundfish specifications for BSAI little brother who was born on your Nome announce the birth of their age by about 22 percent (the average birthday. Maternal grandparents are AFSC scientists gave themselves sil- and GOA fisheries at a meeting in son Siberia Kruse Naayvaghaq is 4.83 million tons), but represents a ver stars for predicting the biomass December. Penny L. Ione of White Mountain Madsen, born September 29 at 4:20 64 percent increase from the 2009 and the late grandpa Phillip Titus. would be up for many species this In December 2009 the council set p.m. at the Alaska Native Medical value of 2.28 million tons. year. the 2010 total allowable catch (TAC) Great grandpa is Guy Ione, Sr. Pa- Center in Anchorage. He weighed 7 Based on the survey report, the Thompson presented the proposed continued on page 13 ternal grandparents are the late pounds, 1.2 ounces, and was 19 ½” BSAI Groundfish Plan Team recom- grandpa Stanley I. Jack, Jr. of Steb- in length. Siblings are Matea Rose, mended 2011/2012 proposed speci- bins and Justina and Jim Hale of 10; Alyssa Caitlin, 6; and Brisais fications for the acceptable Yakima, Washington. Great grandma Elena Isabel, 4. biological catch (ABC) of pollock at is Gertrude Martin of Stebbins. 1.1 million metric tons, up from Mary Nuglene and Samy Dis- 813,000 metric tons in 2010. The Amy Johnson of Nome announces ouryavong of Anchorage, announce team’s ABC recommendations, to- the birth of her daughter Autumn Carly Elizabeth, born September 25 at 7:33 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21” in length. Maternal grandmother is Elizabeth Curran Johnson of Nome. Webcast

Young Adult Patients Facing Any Type of Cancer DATE: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 TIME: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. EASTERN 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CENTRAL 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. MOUNTAIN 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PACIFIC This webcast for young adults facing any type of cancer will feature candid and open discussion on treatment topics including: • Managing fatigue and other treatment side effects • Coping with cognitive effects • Understanding long-term health issues • Talking to the healthcare team Please direct your young adult patients to www.LLS.org/YAconnect for information and Siberia Kruse Naayvaghaq VETERANS Madsen registration for this free interactive program. VFW State Service Officer Scott Griffith will be in Nome At VFW Post 9569 1-888-353-7574 EXT 4801 Anchorage October 21, 2010 Are you satisfied with your health care services? 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Norton Sound Health Corporation Scott will be available to answer your is conducting a questions about VA Entitlements and provide FREE assistance filling out the Customer Satisfaction Survey application forms for VA Entitlements. Please complete the survey online at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/NortonSoundHealthCorp Local: 443-3564 Fax 443-7927 Office message Or find a paper version at your local clinic 304-9104 Stan cell [email protected] Last day to complete survey is NovemberOctober 1st, 1, 20102010 9/23-30-10/79/23-30-10/7 **VFW membership is not a requirement** THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010 13 • Pollock Bering Strait School continued from page 12 District 2010 Activity of Bering Sea pollock at 815,000 Calendar metric tons, far less than the pro- posed TAC of 1.2 million metric October 15-16 October 15-17 tons. The council’s decision was Mixed Six Invitational Alaska Assoc School based on results of 2009 surveys in- dicating that the pollock biomass Volleyball Student Gov. Confr was low and fewer young fish en- Nome West HS (Anch) tered the population between 2001 and 2005. The 2009 TAC for Bering Sea pollock also was limited to 815,000 metric tons, the lowest level in more than 30 years. The 2008 Bering Sea Kawerak Inc. pollock TAC was 1 million metric tons, a decline of 28.3 percent com- Child Advocacy Center pared to the 2007 TAC. The annual Bering Sea pollock Did You Know? harvest is a vital source of revenues Evidence that a child has been sexually abused for Norton Sound Economic Devel- is not always obvious, and many children do not opment Corp., which represents 15 report that they have been abused. Bering Strait communities in the For more information, resources or help contact the Western Alaska Community Devel- Child Advocacy Center at 443-4379 opment Quota Program. NSEDC re- ceives an allocation of 2.2 percent of Photo by Nancy McGuire the annual Bering Sea pollock TAC YARD SALE –Local musk oxen check items in lot by the Public Safety through the CDQ program. In addi- Building construction site. tion, NSEDC owns 37.5 percent of Glacier Fish Co., which harvests 6.22 percent of the annual pollock TAC.

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Go ahead, Capricorn, Personal conflict Pipe down, Cancer. You receive the and raise a fuss at cannot be avoided. Something is on your support of several home. That is the Be rational and mind, but before you influential people. Put only way you are realistic, Aries, and say anything more, it to good use, Libra. going to get anything you just might learn a make sure you have A letter packs a lot of done. A small risk thing or two. Travel your facts straight. punch. Learn from pays off in a big way. plans get underway. You don’t want to the example December 22– March 21– Bon voyage! June 22– make a serious error. September 23– set by a loved one. January 19 April 19 July 22 October 22

You can salvage a If you aren’t careful, While actions You reap the rewards project, but it will Taurus, you could get typically speak louder of your good deeds take work, Aquarius. bogged down than words, that is not and hard work this Don’t take a stab in the details and the case this week, week. Enjoy the at it unless you are miss out on the Leo. Speak up and accolades, Scorpio. willing to put in the big picture. Your make your opinions A peek into your time. A health finances improve known. A deadline financial standing January 20– concern resurfaces. April 20– with the tiniest of July 23– is extended. October 23– reveals an unsightly February 18 May 20 changes. August 22 November 21 error.

Your ego takes a Stop it, Gemini. Old haunts call out to Work now, beating this week, but You have placed the you to explore them. Sagittarius, and relax you’re tough and happiness of others Go forth with zeal, later. A deadline is rebound with ease. A above your own for Virgo. There are old moved up, and you home improvement far too long. Focus on memories to revisit must scramble to project turns out yourself for a change. and new ones to meet it. An old family beautifully. Good job, A truce is reached at make. A gift arrives. friend doles out some Across 2. Soon, to a bard February 19– Pisces. May 21– home. August 23– November 22– much-needed advice. March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21 1. Staffs 3. Doofus 5. Blow 4. Flowering vine 10. Scientific word suffix 5. Errand runners FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY 14. Again 6. Hot spots 15. Fertilization site 7. Best 16. Dolly ___ of "Hello, Dolly!" 8. Arctic sight 17. Blood's partner 9. "Charlotte's Web" girl 18. Awful smell 10. Citrus fruit inner rind 19. BBC nickname 11. Destitute 20. Will Smith film 12. Vascular tunic of the eye 23. Bit of statuary 13. Female prophet 24. Tennyson poem 21. Ale holder 25. Brings closer together 22. About 28. Copter's forerunner 25. A blackjack 30. "___ bitten, twice shy" 26. "I'm ___ you!" 31. Swiss capital 27. "God's Little ___" 33. Bull markets 28. Moves about restlessly 36. Proper behavior 29. Setting for TV's "Newhart" 40. Clod chopper 31. Vampire feature 41. Bluefins 32. Biochemistry abbr. 42. City on the Yamuna River 33. Advocate 43. Burglar 34. Blue books 44. Rise 35. Belt 46. "The Crucible" setting 37. Agenda entries 49. Ark contents 38. Big jerk 51. Interacted 39. Axial structures 57. Study, say 43. Toadies 58. Its license plates say 44. Melodic "Famous potatoes" 45. "Do the Right Thing" 59. Lover of Aeneas pizzeria owner 60. "___ quam videri" (North 46. Prison guard, in slang Carolina's motto) 47. Got up 61. English record producer 48. Baggy ___ Martin 49. Start of a refrain 62. Aims 50. Additional 63. Expect 52. Gestures of contempt 64. Gawk 53. Cut, maybe 65. "Beat it!" 54. Brass component 55. Icelandic epic Down 56. Biblical verb 1. O. Henry's "The Gift of the ___" Last week’s answers Fimon Financial Services

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By Bob Lawrence, MD dispensers in public areas, and sign doctors always washed their hands Alaska Family Doctor reminders to wash your hands have before and after using the restroom. As we enter the cough, cold, and made hand washing an expected Children should also be taught to flu season, it is worth a reminder that norm, not only in hospitals or wash their hands after playing with there is a proven method for stopping medical clinics, but also in every shared toys or after playing outdoors. the spread of many diseases: wash restaurant, restroom and household. Effective hand washing involves your hands. The study also shows there is room scrubbing the hands and fingers for According to the U.S. Center for for improvement since only 39 percent about 20 seconds with soap or an Disease Control and Prevention of Americans regularly wash their alcohol-based hand sanitizer. (CDC), hand washing is the hands after coughing or sneezing. According to experts at the Mayo number one way to prevent infection and illness. The ancient world knew that hand washing was important. A number of ancient cultures prescribed specific rituals for washing the hands. Many of these cultures connected hand cleansing with reducing the spread of illness even though the cause of infectious disease would not be discovered for several thousand years. By the mid-1800s this common sense had been lost on most medical schools where students would Hand washing is important in Clinic, antibacterial soaps are routinely go from the anatomy lab to many situations: unnecessary for routine washing and take care of patients in the wards Before preparing or eating foods, may even lead to resistant bacterial Photo by Nadja Roessek without washing their hands. inserting contact lenses, giving strains. Rinse well with water and LET ME TRY THIS - Brenna Scholten receives her flu shot in the form Patients often died from infectious medication, or caring for wounds. use a clean towel, when possible, to of a nose spray by Lisa Susunaga, PHN at the All-Region Flu Clinic held diseases that we now know were After touching raw meats, turn off the faucet and open the at the Old St. Joseph Hall on Oct. 7. caused by bacteria transferred from changing diapers, caring for a sick bathroom door. the hands of these students. person, handling garbage, handling This cough and cold season, be a In 1847, an astute Hungarian money, playing with animals, part of the solution by stopping the doctor named Ignaz Semmelweis coughing or sneezing into the hand, spread of bacteria and viruses. Now In memory of proved that women in his obstetrical or whenever the hands appear soiled. take a few seconds and go wash ward did not die from “childbed Hands should always be washed your hands. fever” when medical students washed after using the restroom. For what it’s their hands before examining the worth, when I was in medical school, Representative Richard Foster patients. Semmelweis was highly I noticed the infectious disease ridiculed by colleagues of his day, and it would be nearly 50 years before his methods of hand washing For news anytime, find us Online at would become common place in the medical community. It is widely believed that President www.nomenugget.net James Garfield died in 1881, not from an assassin’s bullet, but from a massive infection caused by the examination of White House doctors Obituary who repeatedly probed the bullet wound with unwashed fingers. We have come a long way when it Guy Ione, Sr. comes to hand washing expectations. According to the American Society for Microbiology and the American Born January 17, 1925 August 9, 1946 – October 13, 2009 Cleaning Institute, in a nationwide Loving father, veteran, historian, miner, air observational study, 85 percent of Died July 28, 2010 Americans wash their hands when taxi operator, gun collector, public servant, using public restrooms. This is up and friend to many. Your infectious laugh- from 77 percent in 2007. Soap dispensers in restrooms, sanitizer Rest in peace, Dad. Love, your family. ter will always be with us. Church Services Bill Gaither’s Directory Homecoming Bible Baptist Church Service Schedule, 443-2144 Homecomi ng Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship Hour 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West Third, 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Small Group Bible Study Radio 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Community United Methodist 2nd Ave. West, 443-2865 Radi o. 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Must be a self-starter and possess strong organi- and materials, management of employees, and 10/7 zational skills. overseeing maintenance and operations of facili- Jennifer Russell, 29, was arrested and re-                   Ability to work effectively with a variety of people ties. Southern Norton Sound fisheries include manded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Re- from various backgrounds and maintain strict con- Coho, pink, Chinook, chum, herring bait and her- lease. fidentiality. ring sac roe. Van Katchatag, 56, was arrested and re-            Must have no prior convictions of assault or do- Winter Season Vessel Engineer (Norton Sound manded to AMCC for Probation Violation. mestic violence and must clear CPS background region) oversees the winter storage, mainte- Wilsa Ahgupuk, 34, was arrested and re- check. nance, repair and general servicing of the F/T In- manded to AMCC for Probation Violation. wwww.nomesweethomes.comww.nomesweethomes.com Must be willing and able to travel. aliq, F/T Egavik, F/T Norton Sound, F/T Golovin 10/8 EEO Bay and the Besboro Barge, which will be stored Edwina Krier, 31, was arrested and remanded Interested individuals may contact Human Re- for the winter in multiple locations within Alaska. to AMCC for Disorderly Conduct. sources with questions at 907-443-5231. All positions are Open Until Filled. Melissa Kazingnuk, 23, was arrested and re- Applications can be accessed via Kawerakʼs NSEDC offers a competitive salary and excellent manded to AMCC for Disorderly Conduct. website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting benefits package. Please see our website to view Kenneth Smith, 22, was arrested and re- Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- the full job description and to download the appli- manded to AMCC for Assault 4°, DV. tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re- cation at www.nsedc.com or contact Camille Cruz, Ryan Antoghame, 33, was arrested and re- sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to HR Director, (800) 650-2248. Qualified individuals manded to AMCC for Assault 4°. 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Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is Dannita Malewotkuk, 24, was arrested and re- EQUAL committed to providing quality health services manded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Re- OPPORTUNITY lease. EMPLOYER and promoting wellness within our people and Thomas Soolook, 42, was arrested and re- environment. manded to AMCC for Sexual Assault 2°. (907) 443-5220 Donald Johnson, 51, was arrested and re- PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 manded to AMCC for Assault 4°, DV and Ha- Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 NSHC is currently recruiting for the following positions: rassment 1°. 10/10 William Soonagrook, 47, was arrested and re- manded to AMCC for Violating conditions of Re- • Community Health Aide, SVA • Clinical Associate lease. 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JOB VACANCY NOTICE For news anytime, find us Online at Sitnasuak Native Corporation is recruiting for Chief Executive Of- ficer in the Nome Corporate office! How will you reach www.nomenugget.net Job Title:President/CEO your target audience? Duties: The President & CEO connects the Board of Directors (Board) •81% of adults read a commu- to the organization and is the singular position responsible to oversee nity newspaper at least once a operations, execute the long-term strategic plans, and design appropri- week.* •50% of adults rely on the local ate procedures and practices to carry out Board policies. As the Chief newspaper as their primary Executive, the President & CEO must work hand-in-hand with the news source.* Board to establish a clear direction of the company, establish long and •Only 16% watch television for short range operating plans tied to budgets and aligned with the mis- community information.* sion, provide effective and efficient support services, and deliver over- W all profitability of the divisional and/or subsidiary operations. Qualifications: Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Management, Busi- ness Administration or related field. Or year for year experience in Ex- Think contribute? ecutive Management. A Master’s Degree in Management, Business Administration or related field. Minimum 10 years of executive experi- Outside ence in management with at least 5 years Profit & Loss responsibility. Executive management level experience in business operations and Nome Make your the Box! Animal business development with experience negotiating and administering the Box! Shelter multimillion dollar prime or subcontracts. Experience and expertise in donations business development best practices. Closing date: November 8, 2010 Salary: DOE today! To apply: Provide the following to HR Manager: 1.) Completed SNC Employment application, 2.) Letter of interest with detailed resume and 3.) Three (3) letters of recommendation (907) 443-5235 or Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of dog/cat food when you Contact: Cynthia Olanna, Human [email protected] adopt a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other do- Resources Manager at 387-1228 or e-mail: *Survey conducted by the National [email protected] with questions. Newspaper Association and the Center for nations are always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! Sitnasuak Native Corporation is EEO Advanced Social Research at the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Employer. SNC has a shareholder hire Missouri-Columbia. Researchers surveyed preference. adults 18 years old and up in markets with Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet • 443.5212 or 443.5262 10/14-21 fewer than 100,000 residents. 16 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010 THE NOME NUGGET Legals

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE ing of the Nome City Council on Sept 27, 2010 at 7:30 proposals for this project, to waive any infor- 9. Construct landing and step at west class- Proposals will be accepted at the Nome Es- OF ALASKA PM and were passed to second reading, public hearing mality on the procurement process, and award room entrance kimo Community office located at 200 West 5th SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME and final passage at a regular meeting of the Council a contract for these services that is in the best 10. Frame in break room and extend knee wall to Avenue until 5 pm, local time, on Friday, Octo- CASE NO: 2NO-10-00240CI scheduled for October 25 at 7:30 PM in City Council interest of Nome Eskimo Community. ceiling ber 22, 2010. ORDER FOR HEARING, Chambers of City Hall located at 102 Division Street. Proposals must be received at the Nome Es- 11.Rough-in wiring for lights, switches, recepta- 10/7-14-21 PUBLICATION AND POSTING Copies of the ordinances are available in the office of kimo Community office located at 200 West 5th cles, cable, computer, speakers, thermostats In the Matter of a Change of Name for: the City Clerk. Avenue by 5 pm, on Friday, October 15, 2010. 12. Rough-in hydronic pipes on north and west CITY OF NOME, ALASKA Amber N. Bradley, 9/30-10/7-14 10/7-14 walls of office area (zone one) REQUESTING PROPOSALS FOR Current name of Adult. 13. Rough-in hydronic pipes on north and east Engineering Services Notice of Petition to Change Name REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS walls of classroom area (zone two) Proposal Packets may be picked-up at City Hall in A petition has been filed in the Superior Court Nome Eskimo Community (NEC) is requesting 14. Rough-in supply and waste plumbing for break Nome, Alaska or at the City of Nome website at (Case # 2NO-10-0040CI) requesting a name written proposals from qualified licensed and Nome Eskimo Community is requesting written room, including vent(s) www.nomealaska.org/government. Contact Josie change from (current name) Amber N. Bradley to bonded contactors for the following: Review of the proposals from qualified licensed and bonded con- 15. Demo and install three (3) large windows on Bahnke (907.443.6000) for information. Amber N. Ryan. A hearing on this request will be baseboard heating system and items listed below tractors for the design and costs to remodel (into west wall of office area (determine size) Proposal Due Date is 4:00 PM Thursday, Novem- held on October 25, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Nome at the NEC Office Facility located at 200 West 5th office space) a portion of the 2nd floor of the NEC 16. Demo and install two (2) windows on north wall ber 4, 2010. All responses shall be addressed to: Courthouse, 113 Front Street PO Box 1110, Avenue with recommendations to upgrade and Garage facility located at 200 West 5th Avenue in of office area (determine size) City Clerk, City of Nome, P.O. Box 281, Nome, Nome, AK. cost. NEC will accept written proposals until 5 Nome. Nome Eskimo Community will accept writ- 17. Demo and install two (2) windows on north wall Alaska 99762-0281. The evaluation of the pro- 9/23-30-10/7-14 pm, local time, on Friday, October 15, 2010 ten proposals until 5 pm, local time, on Friday, Oc- of classroom (determine size) posals and the selection of a firm is at the sole dis- Recommendations and proposals should be sub- tober 22, 2010. 18. Hang sheetrock on new walls in classroom, of- cretion of the City of Nome which reserves the CITY OF NOME mitted to: Nome Eskimo Community A copy of the floor plan and scope of work are fice, break room and at north door right to reject any and all proposals. ATTN: Denise Barengo available at NEC Administration located on the 2nd 19. Tape, mud, and paint all drywall, including ex- 10/7-14-21-28 O-10-09-07 An Ordinance Amending Section P.O. Box 1090 floor of the NEC Office facility. isting cracked drywall 13.25.060 Prohibiting Overnight Camping and Nome, AK 99762 Proposals should be submitted to: Nome Eskimo 20. Install commercial grade vinyl flooring in all IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE the Erection of Temporary Residential Struc- For additional information regarding this RFP, con- Community areas STATE OF ALASKA tures and Storage of Personal Property to Ex- tact Cheryl Cavota at NEC at (907) 443-2246. ATTN: Denise Barengo 21. Trim-out electrical, cable, computer, cover SECOND JUDICAL DISTRICT AT NOME pand the Area Included Within the Prohibition Scope of Work P.O. Box 1090 plates, etc. CASE NO: 2NO-10-00207CI Southward to an Area Adjacent to the South- Phase One is to review: Nome, AK 99762 22. Install light fixtures JUDGMENT FOR CHANGE OF NAME ernmost Portion of Lot 61A, Block 57. 1. Skirting around building For additional information or a walk-through of 23. Install cabinets and shelving in break room In the Matter of 2. Check zone valves the facility, contact Glen Pardy, NEC Housing Di- 24. Install plumbing fixtures in break room (single A Change of Name for: O-10-09-08 An Ordinance Amending Sections 3. Check all gasket seals rector at (907) 443-2246 or 443-9105. s.s. sink) Alex Quinn Mork, 10.30.030(a) Of the Nome Code of Ordi- 4. Check pipes in heating system, glycol, air, etc. Scope of Work 25. Install doors (determine which are solid and Current Name of Minor Child. nances to Prohibit Dogs from Anvil Square 5. Check insulation 1. Demo double doors on North Wall which have lites) Notice of Judgment—Change of Name and Specific Playgrounds in Nome. 6. Check for open holes 2. Insulate and Patch T1-11 siding at north 26. Trim out floors, windows, and doors A judgment has been issued by the Superior Phase Two: door and paint to match 27. Install baseboard enclosures Court in Nome, Alaska, in Case Number 2NO-10- O-10-09-09 An Ordinance Accepting the Grant Respond to Request for Proposal to upgrade heat- 3. Demo baseboard at east wall of office 28. Install locking door at top of stairs 00207CI, ordering that the minor childʼs name be of a Right of Way Easement Over ing system baseboards with breakdown on cost, space. 29. Recommend best route for upstairs fire exit changed from Alex Quinn Mork to Alex Quinn Lucyʼs Way. to include hourly cost, materials, timeline, etc. 4. Demo ceiling lights in office and classroom Bahnke, effective upon issuance of the clerkʼs RFP is to include phase one recommendations. areas Mark the Envelope: NEC Office Upgrade Certificate of Name Change. These ordinances had first reading at the regular meet- NEC reserves the right to reject any and all 5. Demo electric as necessary - need to de- Proposals are to include the breakdown of costs to 10/14 velop wiring plan include hourly wages, materials, timeline, etc. 6. Demo 18ʼ of divider wall between office and NEC reserves the right to reject any and all classroom areas proposals for this project, to waive any infor- 7. Frame in east and west walls of classroom mality in the procurement process, and to area award a contract which is in the best interest • More Letters 8. Insulate east wall of classroom area of Nome Eskimo Community. continued from page 2 each other. After all, it really is fun meeting other people. When I finally realized that it was If they are so concerned about the Unalakleet Native Corporation their own choice I could finally let health of our people, then they need my parents go. I was set free from to turn the cost of food around. They P.O. Box 100 the false guilt that usually accompa- need to make the prices of fruit and nies a suicide-related death. produce (only with other health Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 I will always love my parents. I foods) affordable for our people. believe that is a God-given gift be- Not only would it make us healthier, cause kids will always love their par- but it just may help out the economy. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Unalakleet Native Corporation will take place at the Aaron Paneok/Myles Gonangnan Memorial Hall in Unalakleet, ents no matter what they do or don’t You’d be amazed at the difference. th do. Yes, I wish they lived to see me Although there are others things, I Alaska on 20 of November 2010 at 10:00 A.M. for the following purposes: become a mom, a grandmother, and will say I think that we are getting 1. Approval, Additions or Corrections to the minutes of the 2009 annual meeting. a student who almost has her teach- tired of our friends and family mem- 2. Reports from the management committee. ing certificate! I wish they could see bers getting beaten up for noth- 3. Introduction of the director nominees and statements by nominees, if they wish. that I am a strong-willed person, that ing.We want to see something being 4. Election of (4) directors. I have a strong voice for some issues done about it. Sometimes it happens 5. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any that concern me, and that I love to because a person feels they need to adjournment thereof. learn about new things. prove themselves to someone else, or Thank you for publishing this. it happens just for the hell of it. Only stockholders of record as of 5:00 p.m. on 4th October 2010 are entitled to vote at the meeting or Sincerely, Enough is enough. I say we need to any adjournment thereof. Stockholders are entitled to vote at the meeting in person. If you will not be Emily Murray write to our legislators and congress- able to attend the meeting in person, you are requested to fill in and sign the mailed proxy and return Elim, AK men and try to stop the violence. it to: Unalakleet Native Corporation, P.O. Box 247, Unalakleet, Alaska 99684, Attention: Proxy Make the people who do harm to Committee. Proxies will be available at the time and place of meeting and during the 30 days prior to the meeting at the corporation office in Unalakleet. other people more accountable for 10/14-21-28; 11/4-11 Hi again, themselves. Ask them to pass a law I know I’ve been writing a lot that says if a person/people does lately but I feel that I need to get my harm to another person/people, not points across and I’m not sure I have. only should they do jail time but they Most important: People are sup- should be made to pay for the injured posed to count the most in the world. person’s hospital bills. No matter what the race or the reli- Anyway, I hope you all have a gion—we are supposed to treat each great fall and winter. Notice of General Election other with compassion and respect. As always, We are not supposed to beat up or Karen Nanouk Tuesday, November 2, 2010 steal from each other but treat each Unalakleet, AK 99684 other, like we may never see each Polling Places Will Be Open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. other again (because who knows what may happen) with Love for Candidate Races on Ballot United States Senator United States Representative Governor/Lt. Governor State House State Senate (All 40 Districts) (Seats B, D, F, H, J, L, N, P, R, S) Judicial Retention

Bonding Proposition A: State Guaranteed Veterans Residential Mortgage Bonds, $600,000,000 Bonding Proposition B: NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING State General Obligation Library, Education, and Educational Research Facility Bonds, $397,200,000 & TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS Ballot Measure #1 - Senate Joint Resolution 21: The Nome Eskimo Community Annual Meeting & Increase Number of Legislators and Districts Election results will be held Wednesday, November 10, 2010 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Jerome Trigg, If you need language or other assistance while voting, you may ask an election board member or bring Sr., Hall located at 200 W. 5th Avenue. a person of your choice to assist you as long as that person is not a candidate, your employer, agent of your employer, or an agent of a union you belong to. There are four (4) Tribal Council Seats up for elec- tion. Two (2) seats will be held for three (3) years, To Find Your Polling Place Call 1-888-383-8683 (In Anchorage call: 269-8683) one (1) seat will be held for two (2) years, and one seat will be held for one (1) year. Candidates must Absentee and Special Needs Voting state which seat they are running for. Absentee Voting will be available at each regional office listed below beginning October 23, 2010. In addition, absentee voting officials throughout Alaska will also have ballots available October 23 – Polling place is the Jerome Trigg, Sr Hall (NEC Of- November 2, 2010. For the locations and more information on absentee voting, please call your fice Complex) 200 W. 5th Avenue on Tuesday, No- regional elections office or visit our website at www.elections.alaska.gov. If you are unable to go to the vember 9th from 8 am-5 pm and Wednesday, polls due to age, disability or serious illness, you may use the special needs voting process by November 10th from 8 am-6 pm. appointing a personal representative to bring you a ballot. Please call your regional election office for information on special needs voting. Toll-Free TTY: 1-888-622-3020 Staff will provide Annual Program Reports and door prizes will be available. Grand prize tickets are two Director’s Office Region I Office Region II Office Region III Office Region IV Office (2) Alaska Airlines round trip tickets at the end of (907) 465-4611 (907) 465-3021 Anchorage (907) 451-2835 (907) 443-5285 the meeting. Members must sign in, attend, and be 1-866-952-8683 1-866-948-8683 (907) 522-8683 1-866-959-8683 1-866-953-8683 present to win. Yup’ik Language 1-866-958-8683 Assistance Mat-Su Tribal Council Candidates must be 21 years old and 1-866-954-8683 (907) 373-8952 reside in Nome for at least one year. Candidate ap- plications are available at NEC’s main office. The State of Alaska, Division of Elections, complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act For more information contact Cheryl Cavota at 907- of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need special assistance and/or accommodation 443-2246. Visit our website at www.necalaska.org to vote, please contact your regional Division of Elections office to make necessary arrangements. 10/14-21-28; 11/4 10/14-21 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010 17 Ulu News

By Senator Donald Olson Senate President Gary Stevens to enforcement, and tribal sovereignty encing homelessness, ex-felons and the polls on Election Day. It is im- NORTHERN WATERS TASK represent the Senate on the Alaska issues, to name a few. It would be in those who are transient. For in- portant not only to remind each other FORCE APPOINTEES Health Care Commission. This past the best interest of all eligible voters stance, help homeless individuals to vote, but also to provide voters ANNOUNCED session, I sponsored Senate Bill 172, to take advantage of their right to find ways to establish residency, help with the voting information and I am pleased to be appointed by which passed the Legislature and vote. those with disabilities know their transportation to the polls, if neces- the Alaska State Legislature to the was signed by Governor Parnell. I encourage local organizations to rights and help individuals who sary. We want to remove as many Northern Waters Task Force as an al- The bill extends the Alaska Health conduct voter education campaigns served time and are off parole to re- barriers to political participation as ternate to Senators Lyman Hoffman Care Commission and establishes it to get the word out in rural Alaska establish their right to vote. Public possible. We can create plans in each and Bert Stedman. The task force, in state law. The purpose of the com- about the issues and empower Native education and awareness, along with community to fulfill these roles to comprised of local, state and federal mission is to recommend and de- people to carry that information with organizing with our community ensure that the voices of our com- officials from Alaska coastal regions, velop a statewide plan to address the them to the voting booth. Pay par- members can make a huge difference munities are heard this Election Day. will meet over the course of the next quality, accessibility, and availability ticular attention to community mem- in political representation for rural The last day to register to vote is two years to examine creating a joint of health care for all citizens of bers who have special barriers to Alaska. Sunday October 3, 2010 to vote in state/federal commission responsible Alaska. Senate Bill 172 also pro- voting: people with disabilities, sec- We need to ensure that all of the continued on page18 for overseeing the development of vides for the reappointment of the ond language speakers, those experi- voters that register end up going to northern ocean waters. The group current commission members. They will provide recommendations to the are Keith Campbell, Valerie David- legislature by January 20, 2012, with son, Jeffery Davis, Dr. Ward Hurl- a final report due January 30, 2012. burt, Wayne Stevens, Dr. Larry The task force will decide the Stinson, Linda Hall, Representative NSEDC 2011 Outside Entity Funding Program framework of a joint federal and Wes Keller. I look forward to work- state entity to coordinate U.S. and ing with the new and returning mem- Applications are now available for the 2011 funding cycle Alaska interests that result from bers of the Alaska Health Care opening Arctic waters for transporta- Commission. Application submission deadline: October 15, 2010 tion, national security, and resource       development. The broad appoint- ELECTION RESULTS  ment of members allows us to bring As your senator, I was troubled by ProposalapplicationsmustbedeliveredtotheNSEDCAnchorageofficeby4:00 in regional leaders from all aspects this year’s primary election voter p.m.orpostmarkedbythedeadlinedate.Faxedoremailedapplicationswillnot of government to work with resi- turnout. According to the Division dents, businesses and interests in the of Elections official report, only beaccepted.Earlysubmissionsareencouraged. region to give all areas a voice and 164,707 out of 487,456 or 34 percent  stake in state and federal policy as of registered voters statewide actu- Mailordeliveroriginalapplicationsto: we develop the northern ocean wa- ally voted this year. In District T, ap- ters. As with other appointed lead- proximately 4,658 out of 16,987 or NortonSoundEconomicDevelopmentCorporation ers, I feel assured with the selection 27 percent of registered voters sub- 420LStreet,Suite310 of members of the Northern Waters mitted votes. I’d like to encourage Task Force. Our abilities together all who are eligible to register and Anchorage,AK99501 will create quality government pol- vote this November.  icy toward development in our Arc- There are many common reasons Applicationsareavailableonlineatwww.nsedc.com tic waters, which many of my eligible voters don’t vote; the end re- constituents are directly dependent sult is a huge loss for our families AdditionalContactInformation: on and who will be directly impacted and communities. I want to remind by any development that takes place our constituents that elected officials RoyAshenfelter,CommunityDevelopmentCoordinator there. make decisions every day that affect [email protected]or888Ͳ650Ͳ247 the lives of rural and Native people.  ALASKA HEALTH CARE Decisions made by elected officials GalsyAshenfelter,CommunityBenefitsSpecialist COMMISSION EXTENDED affect healthcare, education, subsis- [email protected]or800Ͳ650Ͳ2248 I am pleased to be re-appointed by tence and commercial fishing, law  PaulIvanoffIII,CommunityBenefitsDirector [email protected],800Ͳ385Ͳ3190 7/15; 7/29; 8/12; 8/26; 9/9; 9/23; 10/7; 10/14

Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation SITE INVESTIGATION/DESIGN ENGINEERING FOR Annual Shareholders Meeting UTILITY MAINTENANCE/RESPONSE EQUIPMENT STORAGE & PERSONNEL WORK FACILITY NOME, ALASKA All proxies should be mailed to the Inspector of Election of MINC. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be SOLICITATION OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE held in Teller, Alaska on November 13, 2010 @ 1:00pm PROFESSIONAL DESIGN ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES for the purpose of: The City of Nome through its component unit, Nome Joint Utility System (NJUS), is the recipient of a State 1) Election of five (5) directors of Alaska Community Development Block Grant and NJUS is seeking professional and technical services 2) Approve minutes of May 18, 2010 that also served as for the purpose of site investigation/design engineering for a utility maintenance/response equipment storage and personnel work facility. November 10, 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. 3) Transact such other business as may properly be NJUS generates and distributes electricity utilizing diesel generation and operates water-sewer utilities brought before the meeting. providing service to the greater Nome area. NJUS desires to complete design of a multi-use equipment, storage and personnel work (offices) facility which will allow for amalgamation of ancillary facilities, Shareholders wishing to be elected (Nominees) to the provide additional inside storage for response equipment and supplies, and reduce operating costs by Board of Directors of MINC should send a NOTICE OF incorporating the use of waste heat from the power plant. The investigation will also include consideration INTENT before September 15, 2010 to: of additional space to potentially include incorporation of multi-use storage of other community public works snow removal and street maintenance equipment.

Inspector of Elections Design of the facility will be from ground-up to final design and construction drawings, including Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation geotechnical investigation of a site to determine suitability and foundation development. The proposed new PO BOX 650 facility will utilize waste heat recovery systems and will include design for potential other energy efficiency Teller, Alaska 99778 technology. General requirements to be incorporated will initially be provided to result in conceptual 9/23-30;10/7-14-21-28;11/4-119/23-30;10/79/23-11/11 layout drawings before proceeding to final design.

The work to be performed is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). The purpose of the Section 3 is to Shaktoolik Native Corporation ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD assisted Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low and very low income persons, who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.  As designated in their by-laws, the Shaktoolik Selected firm(s) must be licensed and qualified to do business in the State of Alaska. Selection will be Native Corporation will hold its’ annual meeting of based on, but is not limited to, prior successful facility design in similar climates, soil conditions and qualifications of personnel. shareholders on Monday November 1, 2010 at the Shaktoolik School Gym. Doors will open at Interested parties should submit a written statement of interest by October 29, 2010. Include qualifications of individuals to be associated with the project, descriptions of previously designed facilities and references. 6:30 PM and call to order at 7:00 PM or upon Selection is anticipated to be made not later than December 1, 2010. Geotechnical Investigation and Design establishment of quorum. This year shareholders to be substantially complete by May 15, 2011.

will be electing three (3) directors. Shareholders are For additional information, contact: encouraged to send their proxies to be received no John K. Handeland, General Manager later than 4:00 PM, Monday November 1, 2010. NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM For more information, please contact: P.O. Box 70 Ɣ Nome, AK 99762-0070 (907) 443-NJUS [6587] Shaktoolik Native Corporation P.O. Box 46 Shaktoolik, AK 99771 Ph. (907) 955-3241 Fax. (907) 955-3243 NJUS & the City of Nome are equal employment opportunity employers 10/7-14-21-28 10/7, 14, 21 18 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010 THE NOME NUGGET • More Ulu News continued from page 17 population shifts, it is anticipated that all Alaskans are required to com- ers of each branch of government tribal affairs director for regional in the next redistricting process, plete, was just finished this summer. make appointments to the redistrict- non-profit Kawerak, Inc., and as a the November 2 General Election. some areas will lose representation. The census information is used for a ing board, in a specified order, and public information specialist for the You can check your voter registra- If this happens, some districts will variety of things including redistrict- each of the four judicial districts in University of Washington. I wish tion status at the Division of Elec- become so large and diverse it will ing. Redistricting is a process used Alaska must be represented on the Roy Agloinga on his new appoint- tions website: be impossible for one Senator and by states to balance out the legisla- board. Greene resides in the Second ment best wishes in promoting Na- http://www.elections.alaska.gov/inde one Representative to adequately tive representation of the population. Judicial District, which encompasses tive art in Alaska. x.php. In order to register, a current represent that area. The passage of As the population distribution the Northern and Northwest regions NEW STAFFER IN BARROW and valid state ID card or birth cer- SJR 21 places a constitutional changes over time, district lines must of the state. She will join Albert Earlier this month, Interior Secre- tificate is required. Tribal ID cards amendment before voters in the No- be redrawn to reflect those changes Clough of Juneau (First District) and tary Ken Salazar held a town hall are not accepted by the State as valid vember 2010 election. This will ap- and preserve the “one person, one John Torgerson of Soldotna (Third meeting in Barrow, which the Dept. identification. To apply for a state ID pear on your election ballot as Ballot vote” concept. The Alaska State District), both appointed by Gover- of the Interior says was meant to card, visit the DMV website at Measure 1. Ballot Measure 1 Constitution says that a five-member nor Sean Parnell; Robert Brodie of gather information on issues impor- http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/. amends the constitution adding four independent Redistricting Board Kodiak (Third District), appointed tant to the North Slope. The meeting House and two Senate districts, ex- must draw the new district lines. All by Senate President Gary Stevens; was open to the public, but the de- BALLOT MEASURE 1 panding the legislature from 60 to 66 board members must be residents of and Jim Holm of Fairbanks (Fourth partment denied requests for a tele- I’d also like to mention that a bill members. the state for at least one year, and District), appointed by Speaker of conference. At the conclusion of his I sponsored will be on the General When Alaska’s constitution was none may be public employees or of- the House Mike Chenault. trip to Alaska, Salazar held a press Election ballot this year. Senate Joint drafted, its authors required each ficials at the time of or during their conference to discuss issues in the Resolution 21 “Increase Number of election district to be composed of a appointment. ALASKA STATE COUNCIL North Slope and summarize his trip Legislators and Districts” is sched- compact and integrated socioeco- I’d like to acknowledge Marie ON THE ARTS APPOINTMENT through Alaska. uled to be Ballot Measure 1 in No- nomic unit. Though the state’s popu- Kasannaaluk Greene of Kotzebue for Governor Parnell appointed Roy Due to the short notice of vember. This Act will amend the lation and demographics have her appointment by Chief Justice Agloinga and reappointed Benjamin Salazar’s surprise trip, I wasn’t able Alaska Constitution to increase the changed dramatically since state- Walter L. Carpeneti to the Redistrict- Brown, Theresa John, Aryne Randall to attend either of the meetings in number of state legislators from 60 hood, the number of election districts ing Board. Greene, the and Gail Niebrugge to the State Barrow or Anchorage. However, I to 66. Six new legislative districts has remained the same. In 50 years President/CEO of NANA Regional Council on the Arts. The council, am making progress in having will be created as a result, adding 4 of statehood, Alaska has not changed Corporation, is the final member to which aims to enrich the cultural life staffers available when events and representatives and 2 senators to the the makeup of its legislature. During be appointed to the five-member of Alaskans, encourages and sup- meetings such as this arise during in- Legislature. The changes proposed that same period, the population has board, which is responsible for reap- ports excellence in the arts by pro- terim as well as to be available to our by the Act will become effective more than tripled. Currently, Alaska portioning the state house and senate viding opportunities for Alaskans to constituents in the proximate region. after a new redistricting plan is has the smallest legislature in the na- districts following the 2010 U.S. experience the arts, by promoting the Our newest staffer who will be adopted following the 2010 federal tion, yet there are several other states Census. Originally from the Native practice and enjoyment of the arts in joining us beginning October 1st is census. with similar populations that have an Village of Deering, Greene is an In- Alaska, by guiding the development Nina Patkotak of Barrow. Nina grew I sponsored the legislation that is average legislature that is more than upiaq who currently serves on the of the arts throughout the state, and up in Golovin and lived in Nome for putting this on the ballot so that double what we have in Alaska. This Board of Directors of the Alaska by providing technical assistance and several years when she and her hus- Alaskans can have more balanced is an essential issue for all of Alaska Federation of Natives. She has also services to artists, arts organizations band Hugh worked at Olson Air representation in our districts. This and I urge you to take some time and served on many other boards and and arts supporters in Alaska. All Service. They have been living in change will better reflect the consti- become familiar with the commissions, including NANA members of the State Council on the Barrow since 1993 to operate Olson tutional intent to provide citizens issue. Without the passage of Ballot Services, Inc., OTZ Telephone Co- Arts are appointed to public seats. Air Service. Nina and Hugh have six with the most accessible and respon- Measure 1, rural Alaska will lose operative, Northwest Inupiat Hous- Agloinga, of Nome, is the current children, one son and five daughters, sive representation possible. The representation. More importantly, I ing Authority, Wells Fargo Bank, and Chief Administrative Officer of the a granddaughter and twin grand- measure allows the redistricting encourage you to get out and vote on Northwest Arctic Workforce Devel- Norton Sound Health Corporation sons. She currently serves as presi- board to add representation to the November 2. opment and Education Consortium. and is the co-organizer and founder dent of the Golovin Native districts with the most population I am confident Marie Kasannaaluk of Tupagvik Inc., a non-profit corpo- Corporation Board of Directors. She growth without creating even larger REDISTRICTING Greene will be a great asset to the ration. He formerly served as the has been with the board intermit- rural districts. Currently, the Alaska The United States Constitution re- board as they develop the new dis- mayor of the Village of White Moun- tently since 1993. Nina will join our Constitution sets the number of state quires that the population be counted trict lines. tain, as rural affairs coordinator in staff for the rest of the interim period. election districts at 40 House Dis- every 10 years and a census, which Under Alaska’s Constitution, lead- the Anchorage Mayor’s office, as Welcome aboard Nina! tricts and 20 Senate Districts. Due to

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Week ending 10/8 AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 due or performance bond is exonerated; 330 days, 180 days suspended; Civil within 10 days; Pay total of $50 to Nome Clerk of Court by 10 days; Unsuspended 150 days shall be served with defendant reporting, con- Minor Party vs. Minor Party; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte Without Chil- Community Work: Complete 96 hours of community work service and secutive to 2NO-10-439CR, to Cordova Center on 11/15/10 at 7:45 dren submit proof of completion to the Nome Clerk of Court within 120 days; a.m.; Subject to immediate remand for violation of probation; Police Wards Cove Packing Company vs. Standish Jr., James; Debt - District Driverʼs License or Permit: Revoked for 6 months, concurrent with any Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Jail Court DMV administrative action; Shall immediately surrender license/permit Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 Ford Motor Credit Company LLC vs. Long, Daniel J.; Confession of to court; Probation until her 21st birthday; Shall not consume inhalants, within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Driverʼs license, Judgment - District Court or possess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages; privilege to obtain a license and to operate a motor vehicle are revoked North Country Legal Recovery vs. Redfox, Jennifer L.; Debt - District Shall surrender any license/permit, pay fine and surcharge, show proof for 1 year concurrent with DMV action; Any license or permit shall be im- Court of community work service, and report to jail as ordered; Shall submit mediately surrendered to the court; Restitution: Shall pay restitution to North Country Legal Recovery vs. Attatayuk, Reuben; Debt - District to warrantless breath test at request of peace officer and may be ar- satisfaction of victim; Probation until 9/16/11; Comply with all court or- Court rested without a warrant for probation violation; Failure to comply with ders listed above by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest Kulukhon, Michele vs. Soolook Jr., Dennis; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte community work requirements will result in an extra 6 months revoca- for violation of probation; No violations of law, including DUI, refusal to with Children tion of driverʼs license. submit to breathalyzer, operating a motor vehicle while license is can- Kenny, David vs. Ahgupuk, Wilsa M.; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte With- State of Alaska v. Adrian Ungott (7/24/66); 2NO-10-180CR Order to Mod- celed, suspended or revoked or in violation of limitation, reckless driv- out Children ify or Revoke Probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail term re- ing; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor enter or remain on the Maloney, Majorie vs. The Estate of Eugene S Minor et al; Real Estate voked and imposed: All remaining time, consecutive to the term in Case premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath test- Matter - Superior Court No. 2NO-10-590CR; Remanded into custody. ing at request of any peace officer for a period of 1 year from date of this Small Claims State of Alaska v. Adrian Ungott (7/24/66); 2NO-10-590CR DUI; Date of judgment (9/16/10). Alaska Airlines, Inc vs. Weyapuk Jr., Winton; SC More Than $2500: 1 offense: 10/5/10; 180 days, 140 days suspended; Report immediately, State of Alaska v. Ryan Antoghame (10/16/76); 2NO-10-152CR Order to Deft. Cert Mail 40 days to be serve consecutive to 2NO-10-180CR; Pay to Clerk of Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110010663; Violated conditions of Credit Union 1 vs. Adams, Michele H.; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Court: Fine: $3,000, due date: 11/1/11; Police Training Surcharge: $75 probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail term revoked and im- Mail due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit AGs Office, Anchorage: Initial posed: 10 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO-10-577CR; Cornerstone Credit Services LLC vs. Mcguire, Nancy Lynn; SC $2500 Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, $0 suspended; $50 due; Suspended Jail Remanded into custody. or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail Surcharge: $100 per case, $100 suspended; Cost of Imprisonment: State of Alaska v. Ryan Antoghame (10/16/76); Disorderly Conduct; Date Cornerstone Credit Services LLC vs. Taft, John; SC $2500 or Less: 1 $1467 (2nd offense), Amount due: full amount ordered; Complete Sub- of offense: 9/27/10; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or per- Deft. Cert Mail stance Abuse Treatment Assessment: Contact other: NSBHS within 30 formance bond is exonerated; 10 days, 0 days suspended; Unsus- days of release; Complete screening, evaluation and recommended pended 10 days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC Week ending 10/8 program; Program may include residential treatment up to 60 days plus consecutive to 2NO-10-152CR; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; State of Alaska v. Shawn Boolowon (9/12/89); Order to Modify or Revoke required aftercare in addition to any jail time ordered above; You are re- Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Po- Probation; ATN: 110127564; Violated conditions of probation; Probation sponsible for costs; Recommend assessment and treatment while in- lice Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days. extended to 10/1/11; All other terms and conditions of probation in the carcerated; File proof by 2/11/11 that you received an assessment, and State of Alaska v. Louise Martin (3/8/84); Findings on Petition to Modify or original judgment remain in effect. file proof by 4/1/11 that you followed all assessment recommendations; Revoke Probation; ATN: 110007081; Defendant has not violated condi- State of Alaska v. Tyrone Buffas (4/3/82); Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- Obey Driverʼs License Directives: Driverʼs license revoked for 1 year; tions of probation; All other terms and conditions of probation in the orig- bation; ATN: 110009097; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended Concurrent with DMV action; Use Ignition Interlock Device: After you inal judgment remain in effect. jail term revoked and imposed: 60 days, shall report to AMCC 10/31/10; regain privilege to drive or obtain a limited license, you must us an ig- State of Alaska v. Joseph Jones (6/14/82); 2NO-07-311CR Order to Mod- Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; nition interlock device (IID) as directed in the IID Information Sheet (CR- ify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110003418; Defendant refusing proba- All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment re- 483) for 12 months; Costs of IID will be deducted from fine if you file tion; Probation terminated; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: main in effect. proof of payment before fine due date; Probation for 2 years (date of 10 months, shall report to AMCC by 8pm 10/7/10. State of Alaska v. Ronald Kingeekuk (4/8/91); Notice of Dismissal; Charge judgment: 10/5/10); Obey all direct court orders listed above by the State of Alaska v. Joseph Jones (6/14/82); 2NO-10-378CR Notice of Dis- 001: Assault 4º; Filed by the DAs Office 10/4/10. deadlines stated; Commit no jailable offenses; Do not possess or con- missal; Charge 001: Driving with License Suspended/Revoked; Charge State of Alaska v. Courtney Amaktoolik (12/5/90); Habitual Minor Con- sume alcohol for a period ending 2 years from date of this judgment; 002: Fail to Stop at Stop Sign; Filed by the DAs Office 10/7/10. suming or in Possession or Control of Alcoholic Beverage; Date of of- Other: Subject to warrantless breath test and arrest for violation. fense: 10/3/10; 90 days, 30 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days State of Alaska v. Alexandria R. Lockwood (5/28/80); Count 3: Reckless shall be served with defendant reporting to AMCC by 8pm, 11/1/10; Jail Driving; Date of offense: 12/29/09; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: (Charges) Dismissed by State: counts 1, 2 (001, 002); Any appearance

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Okpealuk said discussion of a Amos Brown Sr., and nine for Carl Ashenfelter. sults provided by Harrelson, Ahkinga received not held because the city’s copier ran out of special election may take place during a city Mary Charles and Eric Morris each received 11 votes compared to one write-in vote each for toner and ballots could not be printed, re- council meeting Oct. 12. • Contracting continued from page 1 invitation to come to Alaska and meet solidates its revenue and it’s hard to The topic is going to be taken of the Alaska Federation of Na- with Alaska Native corporation lead- say how much of the 8(a) dollars up during next week’s convention tives in Fairbanks. ANCs choosing to participate in the ers to get a first-hand impression. earned flow into the corporation’s 8(a) program would have to be man- In Alaska, the Alaska Native Con- growth, operation and reinvestment, aged by individuals who are socially tractors Association and several Na- and how much is paid out to the “I’d like to see if the largest de- and economically disadvantaged. tive corporations formed a group shareholder. “But we were able to re- Under the program’s definition, so- called “Native 8a Works.” As part of cently pay out $2.34 per share, and cially disadvantaged individuals have the contractors’ association, Bering that marks a significant positive fense contractor in Senator Mc- been subjected to racial or ethnic prej- Straits Native Corp. is part of the change,” Schubert said. udice or cultural bias because of their group. BSNC CEO Schubert said that While Schubert agrees that more Caskill’s state, the Boeing identity as members of a group. all of McCaskill’s seven points would accountability is needed to success- African-Americans, Hispanics and be troublesome for BSNC. Schubert fully keep the 8(a) program going, she Corporation, is providing a good Native Americans—Indians, Eski- said that capping the value of the con- says it’s not fair that only Alaska Na- mos, Aleuts and Native Hawaiians— tracts would be unfair. “Basically, the tive corporations are singled out. “I’d value and honest service to the are considered to fall under this group. $3.5 million or $5 million cap applies like to see if the largest defense con- Altogether, McCaskill proposed to a sole proprietor owner of an 8(a), tractor in Senator McCaskill’s state, American taxpayer.” seven overhaul points that are de- but we have over 6,333 shareholders the Boeing Corporation, is providing signed to put a multi-million dollar and many thousand shareholder de- a good value and honest service to the – Bering Straits CEO Gail Schubert Native corporation on equal footing scendants now who benefit from the American taxpayer,” Schubert said. with minority-owned businesses run revenue we create under our 8(a) con- by a single proprietor. tracts,” she said. A year-long probe into whether the She said that capping makes sense no-bid contracting has benefited both for a single business owner con- U.S. taxpayers and ANC sharehold- cerned only with his or her own ers, and whether violations were profit, but not a large Native corpora- widespread resulted in McCaskill’s tion trying to pay out dividends to draft legislation that she plans to in- thousands of shareholders. BSNC troduce to Congress next month. shareholders and their children, she Since she didn’t consult with the said, benefit from shareholder divi- Alaska delegation, the Missouri sena- dends and scholarships that are paid tor will most likely get an earful from out through the Bering Strait Foun- Sen. Mark Begich. According to The dation. As an example, Schubert said Government Executive magazine, Be- before BSNC engaged in 8(a) con- gich blasted the bill as poorly con- tracting, the corporation donated ceived and criticized McCaskill for around $50,000 to the Bering Strait • Violence against women is the seed to many other forms failing to consult him before propos- Foundation. Last year, BSNC could of violence. ing it. He also showed disappointment bump up its contribution to $200,000. that McCaskill has not taken up the Schubert added that BSNC con- • Violence against women continues to have devastating effects on families and communities. • When children witness and experience violence in the home, those children are impacted by what they have seen. END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN and promote A VIOLENCE FREE COMMUNITY If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, seek help. Contact the Bering Sea Women’s Group at 907-443-5444 or 1-800-570-5444.

Photo courtesy of Todd Hindman GOOD WILL IN ACTION—Anvil City Science Academy’s AC- TION members recently collected more than 600 items for the Nome Community Center’s Food Bank. Pictured are (front l-r) Kevynn, June, Tori, Alexis, Rayne, Erik and Tate; (middle l-r) Mollie, Sarah, This project was supported by Grant No. 2007-TW-AX-0040 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice to NSHC. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in Allaryce and Bethany; (back l-r) Caitlyn, Rene, Rena, Maya, Han- this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the nah and Elizabeth. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. The 4th Annual WALK FOR THE CURE Saturday, October 16, 2010

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