JANUARY 31, 2008 Blizzard, Winds, Cold Temps Pummel Nome

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Photo by Diana Haecker CABARET—Lizbeth Coler leads all of this year’s Cabaret participants Saturday night in singing “Under the Boardwalk” at the Mini Convention Center.

VOLUME CVIII NO. 5 JANUARY 31, 2008 Blizzard, winds, cold temps pummel Nome

By Diana Haecker gusts of 56 mph—following the ini- A reminder of nature’s power hum- tial warm-temperature snow dump in bled area residents last week as a unique the morning and then the sudden blizzard moved through the region, temperature drop around noon. leaving the northern parts of Nome A spec of blue sky could be seen in without power for hours as tempera- the short period of time when the low tures dropped sharply from 32 dgrees F system passed and the Siberian Express to the single digits in a matter of hours. came rolling in. A very slight southeast The combination of weather wind lazily kicked around some snow, events sneaked up on the National but soon, racing clouds covered the sky, Weather Service, which didn’t fore- cast the high-velocity winds—with continued on page 4 Ice and winds wreak havoc on power lines

By Sandra L. Medearis Center, Lester Bench, Martinsonville, Utility board members out in the Tripple Creek, Nome River, Snake Jan. 22 blizzard said strong winds River and the Rock Creek Mine— twanged power lines in 10- to 15-foot into darkness, scrambling utility arcs between power poles. The storm crews to restore power and heat. Photo by Diana Haecker that came up without warning The temperature dropped from 31 GOT THE MOVES— Little Jonathan Smith, a week shy of his second birthday, put on quite an accom- wreaked havoc with the utility sys- degrees F at mid-morning to 5 degrees plished performance, dancing with the King Island Dancers during last Friday’s spaghetti feed fundraiser tem and put northern areas of the and went down to 0 by suppertime. for 2-year-old Vivienne Heers. Heers is heading out to Michigan for heart surgery. service grid—Icy View, the high school, Anvil Mountain Correctional continued on page 3 Common Council: Grownups can travel helmet-free

By Sandra L. Medearis store it on the machine. It is a tempting object for a collective decision, Trainor said. times interrupted Trainor in his spiel, assuring The Nome Common Council passed a new thieves,” he said. He uses his ATV to drive to work. Wearing a helmet to set an example for him that the Council had amendments to satisfy ATV and snowmachine law affecting city Kids should wear helmets because their par- youngsters? No way, Trainor said. Instead, par- most of Trainor’s objections, as though they streets Monday night. The new rules, however, ents tell them to wear them, not because of a ents take charge, as in, “I don’t wear a helmet. were a done deal. These amendments, however, lack some controversial elements. law, he said. You will wear a helmet because I am in charge had not been discussed in open meeting. Chick Trainor told the Council Monday These parents, these kids nowadays, Trainor of you until you are 18,” Trainor said, reading Two controversial issues and some inconsis- evening that the ordinance requiring adults to wear went on. “It is a parent’s responsibility and no from his notes, lest he omit any outrage. tencies in wording were taken out: helmets when driving ATVs or snowmachines one else’s.” It is not the village or even the po- “A $50 fine and impoundment is absurd,” Helmets and protective eye-wear for adults— within the city limits “made him hit the roof.” lice department’s responsibility. A town com- he continued. “A helmet is a nuisance. There is no place to mittee should be the deciders if it came down to Council Member Stan Andersen several continued on page 4 NSEDC recruits Romenesko, Walsh as CEO candidates

By Laurie McNicholas Harrelson welcomed Rome- Nome’s former city manager nesko to the board meeting Jan. 24 Randy Romenesko and well-known in Anchorage as a former city former Nomeite Bobby Walsh, both “I was shocked and flattered to get an manager of Nome who had re- recruited as potential candidates for cently retired. Romensko ex- chief executive officer of Norton plained that he had not retired but Sound Economic Development Cor- invitation to submit an application.” had taken time out because man- poration, spoke as invited guests at a aging 55 staff and 60 volunteers in meeting of the NSEDC board last – Former Nome City Manager Randy Romenesko the city fire and ambulance depart- week in Anchorage. ments takes a toll. A Nome resi- The board has begun a selection dent for 25 years, he served five process to replace Eugene Asicksik, after 12 years in the position. Asick- for 11 years until October 2006, board chairman Dan Harrelson of who resigned as CEO Dec. 31, 2007 sik served as both president and CEO when NSEDC’s directors elected White Mountain as president. continued on page 20

Visit the Nugget on line at www.nomenugget.net • e-mail [email protected] 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters

Dear Editor: Nomeites. keep us all up to date on conditions. miles to a gallon. Well, I say to big- profit organization for help to get the I was reading the editorial from I enjoy the paper on line and read YOU ARE ALL MUCH APPRECI- oil and career politicians, (for listen- tribal council to see this need. All I the paper on Jan. 24 about the spirit it every week. ATED! ing to big-oil) it is time for you to got was, “It is up to the tribal coun- of the north and needed to add my When we went to Nome in 1947 Most sincerely, reconsider your objectives before cil to ask for help.” What happened two cents worth. It was a very good my dad went up there to work at the Karen McLane you all start another war over some- to good old fashioned honest help? piece and I enjoyed it. It brought Nugget. I left the summer after I Nome thing we don’t need. Why didn’t they want to honestly back many good memories. graduated Nome High in 1963. We now have the technology to help our tribal council? It is because I grew up in Nome in the ‘40s ‘50s Tom Boucher class of “63” Dear Editor, extract fuel from ordinary tap water they want to get the grants for us so and early ‘60s and the way you de- Seattle, WA While briefly watching Governor and even saltwater. If you go to they can look good and needed by scribe it, the spirit of the people Palin’s state of the state address, I http://wsrock.tomhoward.hop.click- the “Natives” in rural Alaska. doesn’t seem to have changed much came to realize the relationship be- bank.net you will find that numerous The time has come to prepare in the last 50 years. Back then most Dear Editor: tween our current government and patents have been issued for this yourselves for the next human evo- of the snow removal was done by I want to send a big thanks to the the big oil producers (big-oil). I was technology. Why don’t the masses lution, fully integrated honesty and one man, “High Blade Harry.” I’ve NJUS workers who stayed out in reminded of the announcement of know about this? It is because big- pure love. If you do not change your almost given up telling stories about stormy weather to get power back to the company chosen to build the gas oil and career politicians have kept ways, you will go down in history as the winters in Nome. People don’t Icy View last week. Also to the dis- pipeline and the work involved. BP the information from us. the disgusting, ugly, parasitical de- believe the stories because they can’t aster preparedness people who came then aired a commercial which This information being withheld stroyers of human values. Your chil- relate it to anything down here. by with evacuation notices during seemed to be hinting that they may reminds me of rural Alaska’s non- dren and their children and theirs, There was nothing like a good snow- the storm and the radio stations for build the gas pipeline without the profit organizations that were estab- etc., will see you in that way and storm to bring out the best in staying with us during the storm to State’s permission/blessing, and lished to help the “Native tribes” to never want to mention your name. ConocoPhillips’ advertisements of be successful. I can imagine the We, as conscientious humans must their gas pipeline saying that it is the main offices of these nonprofit or- strive to create new values for our- Letters to the editor must be signed and Federal Government who decides on ganizations having nice buildings selves and others. the pipeline. It reminded me of the and office furniture while our local Alaskans, turn off your TV and include an address and phone number wars in the Arabian countries and tribal organizations remain leasing start reading. When surfing the In- elsewhere. office space. ternet read some information instead Big-oil is very influential in our At the 2007 AFN Convention, it of playing games. The Internet has current government. Why would we was said that over 70 percent of the loads of information. Use your go to war against a country in the tribes are not successful. While search engines to help you find what Middle East? It is to control the re- working as a grants-writer for our you are interested in. Editorial gion where the oil is. Numerous tribe I came across the requirements Honestly, patents of carburetors that can make needed to receive these “big” grants Warren S. Rock a car go the extra miles to a gallon of that would really help the tribes. Brevig Mission, Alaska 99785 Bare Bones Need Pork gas have been bought by them and When I approached our local tribal never realized. One such carburetor government with this, nothing was Some of us can remember back in the ʻ80s when the Department could have gotten a car to go 200 done. I then asked our regional non- of Transportation had bucks. Back then the Western District DOT headquarters was in Nome, but it has been gutted over the years and sent to Fairbanks. It seems we have more roads to maintain and fewer dollars to do it with. Why? A Look at the Past We have more people living along a road system beyond the Nome City Limits. These folks work, shop and go to school in Nome. They need safe roads. They need well-maintained roads. They need snow removal. They need reflector markers along the roadsides. Itʼs not like back in the ʻ70s when we just had to get to Beltz or to the Fort Davis Roadhouse. Back then the roads were closed from freeze-up till break- up. Now we have families living year round at Snake River, Dexter, Banner Creek, Dexter Pass and elsewhere. We have power lines for several miles out of town. We have an airport with at least three pas- senger jets, several bush flights and many big cargo carriers. We also have City Field to keep clear. We have to keep the road open to the landfill and radio towers, weather and navigation aid sites. Lives and livelihoods depend on road access. The recent storms had our City of Nome crews working full tilt and the State DOTʼs manpower and equipment was under a real strain. We certainly appreciate the extra effort these workers put in for our safety. The bottom line is that with global warming we are going to experience more storms and will have to deal with greater need for snow removal. We also have to face the prospect of an increase in heavy- duty mining vehicles hauling big loads on our snow-clogged highways between Big Hurrah and Rock Creek. We will need a bigger share of the DOT budget. We will need some pork for our bare bones budget fork. – N.L.M.—

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THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 3 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Jan. 31 – Feb. 6, 2008 EVENT PLACE TIME Thursday, Jan. 31 *Tennis Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. *Preschool Story Hour Kegoayah Library 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 1 p.m. *Cardio Kick Boxing Nome Rec Center 12:05 p.m. - 1 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Swim Team Pool 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Kripalu Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 6:15 p.m. - 10 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Hockey - Ages 12-16 Ice Rink 7 p.m. *Swing Dancing Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Narcotics Anonymous Behavioral Health Bldg. 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY Friday, Feb. 1 *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus closed *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *A.M. Laps Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. *Kinder Gym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 6 p.m. Photo Courtesy of NJUS *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 3 p.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. BACK ONLINE—Nome Joint Utility System crews put back feeders torn down by the storm on Jan. 22. On Exhibit Grand Opening Carrie McLain Museum 12:30 p.m. the ground are Danny Aukon and Randy Gould as Tad Iseminger and Dave Ojanen work in the air. *ACSA Pool 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. *Pregnant, Single & Prepared video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *The Baby System—1st year video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Kids’ Soccer (1st-4th Grade) Nome Rec Center 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. • Power *Cardio Kick Boxing Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Kids’ Soccer (5th-8th Grade) Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. continued from page 1 the lines, giving the wind a thicker ager Don Moore’s request. *Balancing Life Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. target. What made damage worse, “The vast responsible and cooper- *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *Hockey-Men’s League Ice Rink 7 p.m. Winds gusted to 56 miles an hour. Moody said, was uneven icing. ative nature of our community mini- *Adult Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. John Handeland, general manager “It wasn’t just the up and down,” he mizes the impact of such events and What the Heck Fest Teen Lock-In Boys & Girls Club 8 p.m. - 9:30 a.m., Feb. 2 for Nome Joint Utility System, said said. “Because they have ice in some makes this such a great place to live,” Saturday, Feb. 2 *Nome Visitor Center Front Street closed power lines became dislodged from places and not in other places, they get Handeland said in praising West and *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street closed insulators and cross-arm supports like airplane wings. The wind was all who helped throughout the town. *Hockey-Ages 3-5 Ice Rink 11 a.m. *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 6 p.m. broke away from poles. The mayhem able to twist them at the same time it The City considered the possibil- *Hockey-Ages 12-16 Ice Rink 1 p.m. disrupted power on the northern was whipping them up and down.” ity of asking Gov. Sarah Palin for a *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Water Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. feeder to Icy View and for shorter du- Moody was speaking at CarQuest auto disaster declaration, but after further *Baby’s 1st Month video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. rations in other areas. Students re- supply store where Peggy Darling sold evaluation the next day, Jan. 23, dur- *Touchpoints-1 month-1 year video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ported a power outage at the high a customer their last can of windshield ing daylight and with systems re- *Family Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. school that lasted for about two hours. de-icer. “They have been making a run stored, the assessment indicated *Beginning Baton Nome Rec Center 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. *Hockey-Ages 6-11 Ice Rink 3 p.m. The Rock Creek Mine supply was on windshield wipers and window damage and financial impact—under *Open Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. down from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25, but the scrapers too,” counter salesman $15,000, Handeland said—was not *Hockey-Girls only/all ages Ice Rink 5 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. mine operated on their backup power. Chugie Farley added. severe enough to call an emergency. *Drop-in Dodgeball Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Handeland and crews worked North of town, fierce and frigid Elsewhere in the utility system, *AA Meeting XYZ Center 8 p.m. through the night of Jan. 22-23, beef- winds made for difficult repairs long periods of sub-zero tempera- Sunday, Feb. 3 ing up feeders to Icy View and mak- along the feeder lines. tures have cooled NJUS bulk diesel *Nome Swimming Pool Pool closed *Eating Healthy on a Budget video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. ing repairs to City feeders. They also “Utility crews worked swiftly to storage tanks causing trouble with *Pregnancy Plus Workout video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. assisted residents—about 15 peo- restore services as soon as conditions fuel flow to day tanks. NJUS staff *Step Aerobics Nome Rec Center 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. ple—who had frozen pipes as a re- would permit, but with significant planned to install additional insula- *Tai Chi Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. sult of power being out in sub-zero gusting winds, there was a period tion to the aboveground piping. *Hockey-Men’s League Ice Rink 7 p.m. temperatures to get water running. where little could be done to respond Handeland and utility board mem- Monday, Feb. 4 *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street closed “Our first priority was to deal with to Mother Nature’s bellows,” Hande- bers thanked employees and commu- *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. town issues and help people who did land told the utility board last week. nity volunteers. *A.M. Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. not have other power resources,” Handeland acknowledged that the In utility board comments, mem- *XYZ Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Handeland said Monday. utility received able assistance from bers thanked the “power house *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon The wet storm that iced car doors the City’s public works and numerous boys” and noted that everybody *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. shut teamed with the wind to make volunteers. He thanked firefighter Jim coming together at a time of need— *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 5:30 p.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. lines easy play for the gusts. Fred West Jr., the utility board chairman fire, ambulance and city crews— *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Moody, on the NJUS Board, said a who served as Incident Commander made it very nice to live here in *Miracle of LIfe video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *New Baby Care-Baby & You video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. 30-degree temperature drop iced up for the storm emergency at City Man- Nome with caring people. *Swim Team Pool 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Cardio Kick Boxing Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 6:15 p.m. - 10 p.m. *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Located on east Front Tuesday, Feb. 5 *Tennis Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Street across from *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. National Guard *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 1 p.m. *Cardio Kick Boxing Nome Rec Center 12:05 p.m. - 1 p.m. Armory *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Breastfeeding video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Take Out *Childbirth video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Swim Team Pool 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Orders *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Hockey-Ages 6-11 Ice Rink 5:30 p.m. *Adult Swim Lessons Pool 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 443-8100 *Kripalu Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 6:15 p.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Saturday • 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. — Sunday • 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Nome Planning Commission Council Chambers 7 p.m. *Hockey-Ages 12-16 Ice Rink 7 p.m. Subway Daily Specials *AA Teleconference 1-800-914-3396 7 p.m. CODE: 3534534# *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. Sunday — Roasted Wednesday, Feb. 6 Chicken Breast *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Six-Inch Meal Deal *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. $6.99 *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *Dental Class Prematernal Home 11:30 a.m. *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. *Rotary Club Polar Cafe noon *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. GOLD COAST CINEMA *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10 p.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. 443-8200 *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Denali Kid Care/Medicaid Class Prematernal Home 2 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Cadio Kick Boxing Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Starting Friday, Jan. 30 *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. P.S. I Love You ( PG-13) *Hello Central (also on Channel 98) Nome Visitors Center 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Protect your eyes!

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He said the unique thing about the storm was that there was snowfall after the actual weather front passed. “A lot of times the system goes over us and clears up. This time it did not only get cold but there were still clouds and snow falling and strong winds kicking up,” he said. “That storm kind of sneaked up on us and the magnitude wasn’t forecasted,” Steiger said. A low-pressure system went right on top of Norton Sound and brought in the snowfall. “And then the Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom cold front followed also right over us, on the NATURE’S BOUNTY—A mountain of snow that removal crews had plowed to the center of Front Street Jan. 22 was left for another day backside of it bringing with it westerly winds,” as the fierce storm caused crews to abandon the effort in the interest of safety. explained Steiger. Winds that were easterly on Tuesday morning, turned to a very light southerly so bad that it was hazardous to operate heavy advise them that the Golovin City closed down Fire Department volunteers to report to the Fire wind and then switched to a strong west wind. By equipment and both the city’s Public Works De- due to the storm. A week after the storm, Nome Hall. By 5:05 p.m., the incident command post 12:52 p.m., the maximum wind gust hit 56 mph. partment as well as the local Department of Trans- Volunteer Ambulance Department Chief Charlie log shows that firefighters reported to Fire Hall, Power lines started to ice up and wildly slapped portation made the call to stop plowing the roads. Lean told the emergency responders during a de- albeit a bit confused because they received the around in the wind as weather conditions deterio- Nome Elementary School students were picked briefing that the roof of the new Golovin power message that their help was needed to assist rated rapidly to a full-blown dry-snow blizzard up by school buses and taken to their home stops plant had been blown off. “We were all real NJUS. While firemen were not asked to fix power with zero visibility. Utility crews noticed failing as Nome police officers scouted the bus routes to close to a regional emergency,” said Lean. lines, NJUS needed help to inform residents braces on power poles, and power lines pulled lose make sure that no downed power lines or other ob- Back in Nome, by 4:15 p.m., 13 homes in Icy hooked up to the north power feeder that power from insulators. Electricity to Icy View, Willow stacles blocked the roads. Nome-Beltz students View had frozen pipes. Battling iced up power would be on for two hours and then off from 7 Ridge a.k.a. Martinson’s subdivision, Anvil Moun- climbed into three school buses at the regular dis- lines slapping in violent winds, NJUS went into p.m. until the power lines were fixed. The mes- tain and Newton, the Nome-Beltz school and missal time at 3:15 p.m. But it was no ordinary trip the emergency mode and had set up a mini-inci- sage was: “Heat up your house while the power’s NACTEC complex, and Lester Bench went out. as the bus convoy had a DOT grader escort, clear- dent command center, as Toby Schield called it. on, let the water run at a quarter flow stream, and Homeowners came back from work not only to ing the road of snow ahead of the buses. Each bus The combination of bad weather getting the Rec Center is open if you need shelter.” find frozen water and sewer pipes, but also snow- had a school employee equipped with emergency worse, the duration of the power failure and By 5:50 p.m. teams of two firefighters drifts in their living room from cracks in doors that radio and cell phone on board. Lujan said that he plummeting temperatures led Nome’s emer- swarmed out to homes at Icy View, Willow allowed a constant stream of drifting snow. kept all teachers, cooks and maintenance person- gency responders, department heads and interim Ridge, Anvil, Newton, Beltz, Lester Bench and As the weather hit and the power went out, the nel in place until word came back that all kids City Manager Don Moore to decide that a uni- Snake River to deliver the message door-to-door Nome-Beltz school complex continued classes and were safely delivered to their homes. fied approach is needed. Moore told The Nome and to perform welfare checks. One person de- opted to dismiss the students at the regular time. Due to the power outage, the AC store Nugget that the day progressed from a weather pendent on oxygen had only a short supply left From noon on, the power started to become fickle closed at 1 p.m. and Hanson’s at 3 p.m. emergency to a power emergency and that con- and was transported to the Norton Sound hospital, and Superintendent Stan Lujan set up an incident By the early afternoon, Nome Police Chief cern mounted because the duration of the power according to incident commander Jim West Jr. command system. “For the safety of the students Paul Burke contacted the Alaska State Troopers outage had not been determined. “Around 5 p.m. Relieved that he could now concentrate on fix- we decided to dismiss at the regular time so that and asked for assistance to patrol the roads. we activated the incident command system just ing power lines, Toby Schield walked into the in- parents will be home when the children return,” Trooper Sergeant Andrew Merrill patrolled to be on the safe side,” said Moore. “Just the fact cident command post at Fire Hall, looked at West said Lujan. He added that typically elementary within the city, and went out to Icy View and to that you’re thinking about setting up an IC is an and asked, “Are you in charge?” “I felt like the school students walk home and that a plan needs to Nome-Beltz. Although there were no cars that indication that you probably should.” weight of the world was lifted from my shoulders be in place to contact parents to make sure that the slid off the road, a host of cars got stuck in snow- Moore appointed Jimmy West Jr. to the role of and I could go and concentrate on fixing the lines walkers are accompanied on bad weather days. drifts on Front Street past the Country Store. incident commander and the wheels went in mo- In the early afternoon, conditions had become Troopers also received the call from Golovin to tion. By 5 p.m. a dispatch went out to all Nome continued on page 5 • Helmets continued from page 1 the requirement for adults to wear A kid riding by himself—that erated in violation of the ordinance cut down on high-priced gasoline. protective head- and eye-gear. When would be different, Quinn said. He can be declared a public nuisance In other business, the Council: gone. Speed limit of 20 mph on city the ordinance was introduced at the should wear a helmet. and impounded, included those oper- • Waived user fees for the Mini streets—gone. City sticker attached to last Council meeting, Knodel said Asked for his opinion, Nome Po- ated recklessly or by underage driv- Convention Center and Nome Recre- machine for $25—gone. Drivers will adults could wear helmets if only to lice Chief Paul Burke said he favored ers without adult supervision. Burke ation Center for the following groups be subject to existing speed laws inside set a good example. helmets to prevent devastating head has already made it clear that speed- and causes: Tesoro Iron Dog, All the city. Requiring 20 mph would have Larson said there was reason for injuries in accidents, but that he ing and racing will not be tolerated. Alaska Sweepstakes, Iditarod Race required the posting of special street relaxing the helmet requirement for would enforce the ordinance the Fines to back up the ordinance sur- 2008, fundraiser for Vivienne Heers. signs for ATVs and snowmachines, adults. He said he wore a traditional Council handed him. When the throt- vived the cuts: $50 for a first offense, Total fees waived, $8,270. Councilmember Jon Larson noted. parka with a hood and a skin hat, tle is on, a machine has two speeds, $75 for the second, and $150 there- • Agreed with City Manager Don Riders and drivers under age 18 over which a helmet would not fit. he said, “no and go.” Hitting some- after. All persons issued a citation Moore to hold replacing inadequate must wear a helmet. Drivers on city Mike Quinn, who does a lot of thing under speed could cause seri- must appear in person before a mag- lighting in the Nome Rec Center streets still needed to be at least 16 trapping, hunting and fishing from ous head injuries, a reason to enforce istrate or other judicial court officer. gymnasium at the request of an ar- and hold an Alaska Class D driver’s snowmachines and ATVs, he said, helmet laws for children, at least. Burke said fines set by the Coun- chitect who needs to have a study of license to operate a snowmachine or also lodged his opposition to requiring As it passed Monday, ATV and cil would be enforced. Additionally, gym roof repairs completed without ATV, unless they were under 16 and adult drivers to wear helmets and snowmachine operators still need to he did not need an ordinance to im- any weight added to the roof. under direct supervision of an adult. even children under adult supervision. have working operating lights, one pound ATVs or snowmachines as he • Heard from Moore that the gear- The Council took out “proof of state “I like to get out of town to do on the front and back, and a brake already had that authority in ensuring box had gone out on the snow blower registration” when Larson pointed hunting and trapping and to ride to light. The headlight and taillight public safety. the day after the Jan. 22 blizzard, but out that the state has no requirement work without wearing a helmet,” must be on at all times the vehicle is The Council brought up the ordi- that the part arrived in Nome Mon- for state registration. Quinn said. “I like to have my child under operation. They must stop nance in response to greater numbers day for repair. City crews have been Councilmember Mary Knodel get out of town without a helmet and when signaled by a police officer or of off-road vehicles on Nome’s spooning up record snowfall with a cast a lone “no” vote on removing a driver’s license.” deputy. A snowmachine or ATV op- streets driven by consumers trying to front-end loader and dump trucks.

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Photo by Diana Haecker CLEARING THE WAY (above)—A grader cleans up the mess Jan. 23 left by a severe storm the previous day that hammered Nome with strong winds, snow and rapidly plummeting temperatures. WIND-WHIPPED (right)—Crossarms on power poles along the new Glacier Creek road bore the brunt of the wind and ice from Tuesday’s storm. Much of the area north of Nome was cut off from power for hours Jan. 22. • Nome blasted Photo by Chris Rowe continued from page 4 age. According to emergency personnel, new New Glacier Creek Road. It took some of their neighbors tried to get to structure needs to read up on how ICS nobody needed rescue from the mine the crews until Thursday to get caught town on Tuesday morning, but got stuck are supposed to be set up and run. But instead of coordinating notifying peo- site out at Snake River valley this time. up with snow removal at Bering Street in the first snow drift. “Everybody then overall, the assessment was that things ple about what we’re trying to do,” said Shortly after 9 p.m. Schield reported and Seppala Drive, said Smithhisler. went to help dig out the stuck cars, then went well. No weather-related emer- Schield during Monday’s debriefing. that the north feeder was working again Stretching his resources in terms of they turned off their engines and came gencies were reported. By 6:30 p.m. West and the section and that residents would have power all people and equipment, he had to battle back home. It was a nice day to be Kudos went out to the school district chiefs drew up a methodical list of ob- night. Again, fire department volunteers with crew calling in sick as well as home, sit by the warm fire and let the of how their incident command struc- jectives: Notify all Icy View residents were dispatched for a door-to-door mis- equipment with mechanical trouble. storm do its thing outside,” said Saito. ture worked smoothly. “Kids were fed by 7:30 p.m. Establish shelter at Rec sion to inform all residents to turn off Smithhisler said that he had a crew of Not even a week later, another lunch, kept on their regular schedule Center by 7 p.m. Establish repair no- their water and turn on their circulating seven on two graders, a loader-mounted blizzard hit the region, even breaking and then safely delivered home, a bit tification on the hour with NJUS. The pumps. At 9:56 p.m. the Icy View fire snowblower and three dump trucks. a record for the day, as 8.6 inches of late, but safe,” Lujan said, lauding his list went on to include even welfare hall was back on city power and shortly Smithhisler also assisted the school dis- snow fell on Jan. 27. staff. He noticed that the school needs checks of outlying residential areas after 10 p.m. the last volunteer teams re- trict and dispatched a grader to blaze the supplies such as bedding, blankets, such as Triple Creek and Dexter, but ported back to the incident command trail for the school bus convoy from Lessons learned flashlights or glowing sticks. “Food teams sent out had to turn around near center. In a short weather update, the Nome-Beltz to town. Smithhisler said and blessings counted was not a problem, but we don’t have the City’s landfill as a huge snowdrift National Weather Service’s Steiger and that by Thursday, the major traffic lanes The storm was the topic of discus- bedding in the event that we need to blocked passage on the Beam Road. fire department volunteers reported that and sidewalks were open and cleared in sion at last Thursday’s monthly Local keep the kids in the school after hours,” At the NACTEC facility, five dis- the winds slowly decreased but that Nome, and that by Wednesday, the road Emergency Planning Committee said Lujan. He said he put that item on appointed students from Shishmaref, temperatures continued to drop. That to Banner Creek, Dexter Bypass and to meeting as well as a debriefing that the budget request list for next year. Stebbins and St. Michael were victims night, the temperature dropped to -27°F. the Snake River Bridge was passable. took place on Monday, Jan. 28. The Tom Vaden said he wished the of the storm as they were weathered At 10:20 p.m., the incident com- Residents of the outlying areas ei- consensus was that the event had hospital folks would be better trained in and could not participate in the mand stood down and the volunteers ther spent Icy Tuesday in Nome or been an excellent opportunity to find in ICS. Burke pleaded for more spelling bee competition in White went home. hunkered down in their homes. Mar- out what works and what doesn’t. structure in the organization of the Mountain. All local airlines, Bering guerite LaRiviere, a Snake River res- “Communications is always the most ICS and said, “We need to separate Air, Frontier and Hageland had can- Aftermath ident, said that she and her daughter crucial in events,” said Incident Com- the commanders out from the volun- celed their flights. NACTEC director Icy Tuesday came at the heels of a spent the night at a friend’s house in mander Jim West Jr. With the repeater teers. I mean, a couple hours into the Jeff Selvey said that they devised plan storm that dumped 3.8 inches of snow Nome given that her husband was out in Icy View not operating because of event, people started eating on the B to stream video over the Internet so on the region on Monday, Jan. 21. of town. The storm afforded her the the power outage, the firefighters had maps that were spread out and I can’t that at least the students could virtu- Residents of the outlying areas barely pleasure of a neighborly experience, no communications with the dis- have food on my maps, no way.” ally participate in the event. After it navigated the roads outside of town on as she had to get pulled out of a patcher at the Nome Police Depart- A point criticized was that volun- was all set up, the loss of power and Monday night as near whiteout condi- snowdrift by a passer-by, Jim Rowe. ment. West said he had thought that teers swarmed out before there was a Internet service sank that plan as well. tions started to descend on the region. Banner Creek residents Anama the repeater had been moved to the unified message given that they were “Well, that’s what NACTEC is all DOT crews, who had Monday off for Saito, with a brand-new baby, and Chris top of the Rec Center but stood cor- supposed to carry. As Fire Chief Matt about: teaching the students to be Martin Luther King Day, had to catch Shannon saw this storm as “just another rected that only the Ambulance and Johnson and Police Chief Paul Burke flexible,” said Selvey. The kids ended up in clearing a massive amount of day in the country.” Shannon had trav- Fire Department radio repeater was hacked a short mission statement into up hunkering down and playing snow on the roads the next day. While eled by snowmachine to work that moved, not the police’s repeater. the computer to be printed out, most of games in the dim emergency light. tackling mountains of snow on Bering morning and decided that conditions Fire chief Matt Johnson shared his the volunteers had left and not know- Back at the Fire Hall, information Street, Seppala Drive and parts of the weren’t safe enough for the 14-mile ride nightmarish thoughts he had during ing what the exact message was they came in that notifications were com- airport on Tuesday morning, Larry back to the small community of Banner the event as he battled frozen pipes at were supposed to deliver. Some volun- plete; generators at the Icy View fire hall Smithhisler sent a snowblower and a Creek that is not connected to the phone his own house in Icy View. “You got teers received the paper that spelled out and the emergency generator at the Rec grader out and they blazed a trail all grid. Saito and their 3-month-old baby, zero visibility, cold air, power outage, the six points in the field. Burke sug- Center were gassed up and ready to go. the way to Banner Creek. Kive, hunkered down, fed the wood- people doing all kinds of crazy stuff gested to have forms drawn up already During the course of the event, By the time the whiteout blizzard stove with pallet wood and driftwood to keep warm and maybe start cook- for incidents that spell out what to do. nobody showed up at the Rec Center hit, they slowly returned to town and that they had put away before winter ar- ing on propane or whatnot. And you On a positive note, Jim West Jr. and according to Rec Center director were accounted for by 4 p.m. In the rived. “Out there we get a lot of storms, got frozen water and sewer mains. expressed his gratitude for having a Chip Leeper, the facility closed meantime, all other DOT snow re- so it was just another day in the coun- My thought was, what are we gonna host of eager and talented volunteers down at 10 p.m. moval activities were called off at noon, try,” said Saito. “You just have to be pre- do if we have a major structure fire in with whom to work. “It’s just amaz- At 8:40 p.m. Rock Creek mine because it was too dangerous to operate pared for anything. We keep everything a situation like this?” Johnson asked. ing how everybody puts their differ- safety officer Rick Martin reported that the equipment in zero visibility. The pretty well stocked—food, water and Police Chief Burke and other play- ences aside, comes together, gets the 22 employees were still at the mine site DOT removes snow as far as the Snake wood. It’s really not too big of a deal ers agreed that everybody who is likely objective and goes out there and gets and that there was minimal wind dam- River Bridge, but does not plow the when you’re prepared.” She said that to play a role in the incident command the job done,” West said.

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By Diana Haecker paired,” said Labolle. He also said setting a dollar value to the donation, While undergoing dialysis treat- that Foster could stand up and hold it’s a compassionate gift, that’s what ment, State representative Richard his hands above his head, a sign of it is,” said Labolle. He added that the Foster suffered a mild stroke on Fri- great improvements. surgeon in charge of the transplant day, Jan. 18 in Juneau. Foster asked to be excused from indicated that the ethics law would Foster was immediately taken to the Legislature for two weeks. not prevent Foster from undergoing Bartlett Hospital in the state capitol The Nome veteran lawmaker in the operation, which is tentatively set and then transferred to a hospital in the House since 1988 has a genetic for the end of April. Seattle. kidney disease that was diagnosed By that time, the ethics law may An aide said that only then MRI two and a half years ago and he is be not an issue anymore since North results showed that the 61-year old undergoing dialysis three times a Pole Rep. Coghill introduced House Nomeite had suffered from a mild week. Colleagues at the state capitol Bill 317 to do away with the dollar stroke. “However, it has not been de- wanted to help out and got tested for amount limit on “compassionate termined where the blood clot came a possible kidney donation. Sue gifts” for lawmakers. The gifts from,” said Larry Labolle, Foster’s Stancliff, an aide to Fairbanks Rep. would still have to be disclosed spokesman. Mike Kelly, was found to be a possi- within 30 days. On Wednesday, Jan 23, he was ad- ble match. Labolle said that Foster’s chances mitted to Evergreen Health Care in But recently passed state ethics of returning to Alaska in two weeks Kirkland, Washington for intensive laws may prevent her from donating are good, but that a thorough evalu- physical therapy as the stroke had one of her kidneys as lawmakers are ation will be done after the two-week left him with some speech and mo- not allowed to receive even ‘com- therapy session. “His therapist was bility impediments. Labolle said that passionate’ gifts over $250. very impressed with his attitude and Foster has made constant improve- Labolle said that while a human said that he is an excellent candidate Photo courtesy of Larry Labolle ments since his admission. “I speak organ by federal law has no price to make good progress,” Labolle UNDERGOING TREATMENT— Richard Foster listens at the State to him on the phone and I can hear value attached, the law addresses the said. house floor as acting Speaker of the House in 2007. that his speech is not terribly im- question of appearance. “We’re not Summer harvest quota for Norton Sound red king crab may jump to 400,000 pounds Board of Fisheries to decide whether CDQ crabbers will lower pots first By Laurie McNicholas chair and president, asked Ivanoff councils. A motion by Ivanoff sec- lion in federal grant funds for fish- the survey conducted every three Which of Norton Sound’s com- whether there are drawbacks to an onded by Nome fisherman Frank eries projects in western Alaska years provide a basis for establishing mercial king crab fisheries will get early open access fishery. He also McFarland to support moving the means that ADF&G will not be able TAC quotas for commercial crab first crack at an estimated 400,000- wondered when the CDQ fishery, start date for the open access crab to provide matching funds to Kaw- fisheries. The survey yields useful pound Total Allowable Catch this which usually opens June 15 in ad- fishery from July 1 to June 15 drew erak, Inc. for operation of the fish data about other fish species too. summer? vance of the open access fishery, an affirmative vote from working counting tower on the Eldorado Between surveys ADF&G uses The Northern Norton Sound Advi- would be conducted. group members. River or to the Unalakleet IRA for models developed by statisticians to sory Council of the Alaska Depart- Ivanoff suggested scheduling the Members of the group also voiced the North River counting tower in determine a TAC for the annual comment of Fish and Game favors a CDQ fishery after crabbers had har- support for an earlier motion by the 2008 season, Jim Menard told the mercial king crab harvest, which is customary June 15 opening for the vested the open access fishery quota. Ivanoff to ask NSEDC staff to look NSEDC board. Menard is expected to jump to 400,000 pounds Community Development Quota By that time crab will have migrated into grant-matching funds for alter- ADF&G’s area manager for Nome this year compared to 329,000 fishery to harvest its 7.5 percent al- to the west side of Norton Sound native energy projects in the form of and Kotzebue. Lean indicated that pounds in 2007, Menard explained. location of the TAC. Norton Sound where local fishers could harvest the wind turbines. Energy alternatives to NSEDC can provide matching funds Lean said if ADF&G lacks sufficient Economic Development Corpora- entire CDQ quota, and open access fuel were among options the group for the Eldorado and North River funds for the survey, NSEDC could tion, as one of six CDQ groups in participants could begin to harvest discussed for cutting production projects, but he questioned whether shift funds earmarked for summer re- western Alaska receives a percentage halibut earlier than in past years, he costs at fish processing plants oper- other fish counting projects that op- search projects to the survey. In re- of catch quotas in various Norton said. Some crabbers who participate ated by NSEDC in Nome and Un- erated at area rivers during the 2007 cent discussions with Menard and Sound and Bering Sea fisheries on in the open access fishery do not en- alakleet. The Nome plant has posted fishing season will be funded in other ADF&G staff, Lean said they behalf of 15 member communities in gage in the CDQ crab harvest, so significant losses in recent years, and 2008. had looked at crab tagging studies to the Bering Strait region. they could begin to harvest halibut as the Unalakleet plant barely broke Menard said he doesn’t yet know determine where crab go. The last The open access commercial crab soon as the open access crab fishery even last year despite processing a whether ADF&G will fully fund the extensive crab tagging study in east- harvest usually begins July 1 in Nor- closes, Ivanoff reasoned. huge silver salmon harvest. Harrel- Norton Sound red king crab survey ern Norton Sound took place in the ton Sound, three days after closure of Charlie Lean said ADF&G is on son said the corporation needs to cut scheduled this summer. Results of the CDQ crab fishery. However, this board for a June 15 opening for com- production costs and use marketing continued on page 12 year the Southern Norton Sound Ad- mercial red king crabbing in Norton strategies to obtain higher prices for visory Council has proposed a June Sound, but indicated the question of products to pay fishermen more for 15 start for the open access crab fish- which fishery will start on June 15— their catches and then eliminate Bering Strait ery. The State Board of Fisheries CDQ or open access—is open. Lean bonus payments to fishermen. will decide the issue at its meeting in is the newly appointed director of The NSSP working group recom- School District early March. Fisheries Research and Develop- mended that the board’s finance A leading advocate for advancing ment, a former area manager for committee adopt an option to lower 2008 Activity Calendar the open access fishery from July 1 ADF&G in Nome, and a member of the maximum percentages the corpo- to June 15 is Steve Ivanoff of Un- the Southern Norton Sound Regional ration deducts from harvest pay- Jan. 31- Feb. 2: Feb. 1-2 alakleet, a member of the Norton Advisory Council. ments to fishermen who are repaying Boys & Girls Basketball Girls Basketball Sound Seafood Products working Speaking as a CDQ employee, loans from NSEDC. Members rec- Unalakleet @ Bethel St. Michael @ Teller group established by directors of Lean expressed concern for the Nor- ommended reducing the maximum Feb. 1-2 Shishmaref @ Wales NSEDC. to give fishermen an infor- ton Sound CDQ crab fishery, noting deduction to 10 percent for revolving Boys Basketball Golovin @ Savoonga Teller @ Golovin White Mountain @ Koyuk mal forum for input to the board. that its customary early start gives loans used for fishing nets, boat mo- Koyuk @ Shishmaref Feb. 8-9 The working group met Jan. 22 in local fishers a leg up in prospecting tors and other gear, and to 15 percent Brevig Mission @ Shaktoolik National Oceanic Science Bowl Anchorage in conjunction with a Norton Sound crab stocks. He also for large vessel loans. The finance Gambell @ Elim @ Seward quarterly meeting of the NSEDC pointed out that NSEDC shares crab committee approved the recommen- board. catch quota with the Yukon Delta dation, which was adopted Jan. 25 by 1/17-24-31 Ivanoff said an earlier start date CDQ group. Lean suggested open- the board of directors. for open access crabbers would free ing the CDQ fishery earlier than June NSEDC FISHERIES up NSEDC’s Norton Bay tender for 15 as a possible compromise be- ADF&G budget cuts impact salmon fisheries. Dan Harrelson of tween the diverse positions of the area fisheries projects SAFETY ORIENTATION CLASS White Mountain, NSEDC’s board northern and southern advisory An unanticipated loss of $6.7 mil- FEBRUARY 17-27

On behalf of the NSEDC Board of Directors, the NSEDC Friday, EET Department is happy to announce a fisheries safety “The Style & Ingenuity of the orientation class at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward, Alaska from Feb. 17-27, 2008. The class is limited to 15 participants with a deadline of Feb. 6, 2008, Bering Sea Eskimo – 2,000 Feb. 1 when the selection will happen in the evening. In compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard Zero Tolerance Years of Eskimo Creativity” 12:30 p.m. Law, each trainee must pass a drug screen urinalysis and stay off the alcohol during training and employment working on our trawlers, crabbers, and long-liner vessels in the Bering Sea. Required to work 16 hours a day, seven days a week upon successful completion of the training, each trainee must pass a physical examination and document a Exhibit Grand Opening hearing test at the Norton Sound Regional Hospital.

Applications can be received from your local NSEDC The Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum•Front Street•Nome Community Liaison or by calling Jerry at 1-800-385-3190. THE NOME NUGGET local THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 7 NJUS: Light bills may be best guess

By Sandra L. Medearis However, the added load on the billed. If they believe their bill is sig- Instead, NJUS wanted to wait Currently, NJUS is looking at Some utility rate payers will likely old system from the new power plant nificantly skewed higher or lower, long enough to make sure they knew $200,000 in outstanding late pay- receive a bill next week based on es- building, transformers and feeders they should contact our customer how much power the mine would ul- ments due, down from $300,000 at timated usage, not actual usage of caused a breaker to trip twice be- service office. Physical or automated timately draw, lest an early contract the first of the year. The monthly power from Nome Joint Utility over tween the old and new power plant reads entered into the system in Feb- meant lost revenue. billing averages around $850,000, the last billing period. The NJUS and put out the lights, NJUS manager ruary will adjust the bills for the Jan- “If we lock in a rate now and it is Handeland said Monday. billing system will compute the John K. Handeland told board mem- uary period for the actual use which demonstrated the ultimate use is not Part of the draft on rate and tariff charge based on the customer’s prior bers Jan. 24. may result in some adjustments.” 7.8 megawatts, but only five, if we study looks at each user class and its month’s and prior year’s use. “Not wanting to annoy the com- In other business, Handeland told set a rate and the meter is not spin- costs, including mine costs. Why not just use the automated munity, we decided we would read the board, in answer to a question ning as much on our side, then we “They don’t expect a free ride and meter readings as usual? They can’t. manually this month,” Handeland from board member Berda Willson, will have made a bad business deci- to be subsidized by the community. Dinking with program adjustments said. However, because of heavy that while staff and attorneys were sion,” Handeland said. They are willing to pay their fair and new hardware to allow data to be storm weather, the line crew had to working to bring Alaska Gold to the This delay was backed up by ad- share, but they don’t want to be collected when the new power plant abandon the manual read for the es- signing table on a contract for power vice from a rate consultant hired by strapped by more than their fair was running resulted in switching timated billing. usage at Rock Creek Mine, the utility the NJUS to look at current tariffs. share,” Handeland said. over to the old equipment mid-Janu- Not to worry, Handeland said. was not looking for the earliest sig- The additional sales likely will Any power sales agreement be- ary to get automatic meter reading. “Nobody will be over or under nature possible. benefit existing customers, but don’t tween NJUS and Alaska Gold Co., expect lower utility bills. owned by NovaGold Resources, will “It may not be in a rate reduction, go before the NJUS board and then LEPC: Communication vital part but more than likely no rate in- the Nome Common Council for a creases, although there will be an in- vote on a tariff adjustment. crease in NJUS operating costs both Jim West Jr., board chairman, of city’s emergency responses fixed and variable,” Handeland said. asked about costs of extra employees Willson wanted Alaska Gold to to serve up power to Alaska Gold. Group discusses response to last week’s weather emergency pay their share entirely. These costs were documented “We want to make sure all the in- clearly and added to the mine’s util- creased costs be absorbed in their ity bill, Handeland said. By Diana Haecker role and were dispatched to Icy View System, they had no idea what I was rate, not in the community business Until a power sales agreement is During the monthly meeting of the and Martinsonville to go door to talking about.” and residential rate payers who are set, Alaska Gold Co. is paying the Local Emergency Planning Commis- door for welfare checks and to let Alaska State Trooper Sergeant An- strapped now, Willson said. existing commercial rate. sion last Thursday at Nome’s Fire people know that power would be drew Merrill also didn’t know what it Hall, the topic of discussion turned turned off again at 7 p.m. so that meant when volunteers left a ribbon to Tuesday’s response to the weather NJUS could fix the power lines. The at his front door. “I knew that some- and power-outage related emer- message: “Keep your water running, body was at our house to tell us gency. turn off the circulating pump and something, but I just didn’t know LEPC chair Pat Hahn gave a brief stay warm.” Just in case, the city had what it meant,” said Merrill. He sug- run-down of Icy Tuesday (see related opened the Rec Center as an emer- gested having stickers printed out for story in this issue) and noted that this gency shelter. emergency situations like this that brief incident gave a good opportu- The question arose how dramatic spell out what the message to the nity to analyze the weak and strong an incident has to be to go into ICS public is. points in Nome’s emergency re- mode. “In this case it was real tough; Public Health nurse Brenda Cum- sponse to situations like this. who wants to make the commitment mings asked if people with special A snowstorm followed by a dra- to go into ICS?” said Burke. “There needs were taken care of. Burke said matic drop in temperature, strong was a slow ooze of information. But that one person was picked up and winds and continued snowfall caused then you got roofing flying off build- taken to the hospital, as he was de- powerlines to ice up, sag and ulti- ings, power going out, houses freez- pendent on oxygen supply and only mately fail. Nome Joint Utility’s ing up, then you got transportation had two hours of oxygen left in his north feeder serving Nome-Beltz, issues with the snow and on top of tank. Anvil Mountain Correctional Center, that temperatures dropping within It was also discussed how to let Lester Bench, Icy View and Martin- the hour. Now suddenly you got a the public know what’s going on by sonville went down and left resi- multiplicity of issues and that com- utilizing a dedicated phone line or dences north of AC in the dark and bined to be a big issue. An incident message system that people can call cold. Snake River, Nome River, Trip- commander should see that and com- to be kept in the loop. ple Creek and Rock Creek Mine mit to set up an ICS,” said Burke. In closing, Hahn said that public were also without power. awareness needs to be ramped up to According to Pat Hahn, 13 homes Communications prepare people for power outages. A in the area had extensive damage due Again the question came up how part of emergency kits should be a to frozen pipes. Nome Police Chief to alert people and volunteers that battery powered radio and an analog Photo by Diana Haecker Paul Burke added that the combina- they are needed. “I noticed that I phone that plugs directly into a wall INCIDENT OBJECTIVES— LEPC chair Pat Hahn looks at a checklist tion of weather, power outage and don’t have a formal way to get in jack. drawn up during the weather/power emergency last Tuesday, at a de- freezing homes amounted to an touch with this LEPC group here,” briefing meeting last Monday at Fire Hall. emergency that warranted the deci- noted Hahn. sion to set up an incident command Hahn also said that when the system. “It’s better being safe than power failed, so did the repeater at sorry,” said Burke. By 5 p.m. the de- the Icy View fire station and the vol- cision was made to call in the Nome unteers lost communications with the Volunteer Fire Department and dispatcher and the ICS. 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Boys Saturday Results Koyuk 48 - Tanana 36 Shishmaref 68 - Tanana 52 The Koyuk Girls defeated the The Shishmaref Northern Lights Tanana Lady Wolves 48-36. defeated the Tanana Wolves 68-52. Michelle Kavairluuk scored 19 Wesley Pootoogooluk scored 16 to and Molly Nassuk scored 18. An- lead the Northern Lights. Joseph gela Folger scored 11 to lead the Zurray scored 19 to lead the Wolves. Lady Wolves.

Nome JV 86 - Brevig Mission 82 Koyuk 38 - Nomve JV II 34 Tim Sullivan dropped in 34 Kirstie Nassuk scored 17 points to points to lead the Nome JV Boys to lead the Koyuk girls over the Nome an 86-82 victory over the Huskies. Lady Nanooks JV II team. Richelle David Sticketl chipped in with 26. Horner led Nome with 12 and Amber Senson Tocktoo scored 34 to lead Otton added 8. Brevig Mission. White Mountain 65 - Tanana 43 Shishmaref 77 - Brevig Mission 74 The White Mountain Wolves won The Shishmaref Northern Lights the 2008 Norton Sound Shootout by were able to defeat Brevig Mission defeating the Koyuk Malemutes in despite Swenson Tocktoo’s game- the girls championship game. Crystal high 39 points. Wesley Pootoo- and Stephanie Lincoln combined to gooluk scored 25 to lead the score 37 points to lead the Wolves to Northern Lights. the championship. Kirstie Nassuk scored 14 to lead the Malemutes. Nome JV 62 - Shishmaref 59 (ot) White Mountain outscored Koyuk The Nome JV Boys won the 2008 24-6 in the second quarter to break Norton Sound Shootout. The Nome open a close game. JV Boys won the tournament by defeating the following Class 1A var- Skills Competition sity teams: Tanana, Shishmaref, Girls freethrow champ: Kirstie Brevig Mission and, finally, Shish- Nassuk, Koyuk maref again in the tournament finals. Boys freethrow champ: Tim Sulli- Nome freshman David Stckel, Tim van, Nome Sullivan and Christian Leckband combined to score 48 of Nome’s 62 Team Awards points in the final game. James Barr 1st-place girls: White Mountain led the Northern Lights with 26 2nd-place girls: Koyuk points on a variety of crowd-pleasing 1st-place boys: Nome JV fadeaway shots. 2nd-place boys: Shishmaref

Girls Saturday Results Girls all-tournament team: Koyuk 39 - Nome JV 34 Richelle Horner, Nome (MVP); The Koyuk girls defeated the Stephanie Lincoln, White Mountain; Nome Lady Nanooks JV team in the Angela Folger, Tanana; Amber first game on Saturday at the Norton Otton, Nome; Molly Nassuk, Koyuk; Sound Shootout. Iris Warnke-Green Crystal Lincoln, White Mountain. led the Lady Nanooks with 17 points. Kirstie Nassuk scored 11 to Boys all-tournament team: James lead the Wolves. Barr, Shishmaref; Swenson Tocktoo, Brevig Mission (MVP); Joe Zuray, White Mtn. 35 - Nome JV II 33 Tanana; Wesley Pootoogooluk, Stephanie Lincoln scored 17 Shishmaref; Tim Sullivan, Nome; points to lead White Mountain over David Stickel, Nome. the Nome Lady Nanooks JV II team. Hilary Stiles scored 13 and Richelle Horner added 11 for the Nanooks. continued on page 9 Bering Strait School District Basketball scores and standings Conference Win/Loss • Overall Win/Loss Boys 1A Golovin 4-0 4-0 Elim 2-0 2-0 Brevig Mission 3-1 3-2 Koyuk 2-2 3-3 Shaktoolik 1-1 1-1 Teller 1-2 1-3 Shishmaref 1-2 2-7 Gambell 0-2 0-2 St. Michael 0-4 0-4 Girls 1A Shishmaref 4-0 4-2 White Mtn. 3-0 5-1 Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom Koyuk 2-1 5-2 READY—Norton Sound Shootout all-tournament team member Amber Otton of the Nome Nanook JV II Wales 2-2 2-2 team awaits a rebound Saturday. St. Michael 0-2 0-2 Teller 0-2 0-2 Golovin 0-4 0-4 34th Lonnie O’Connor Boys 2A Unalakleet 3-2 3-4 Savoonga 2-3 3-4 Iditarod Basketball Classic Stebbins 2-7 3-7 Girls 2A March 9-15, 2008 Unalakleet 5-0 5-2 Stebbins 3-4 4-4 Number of teams slotted for each division: Savoonga 0-4 0-4 Game Results Men’s: B (10), A (8), Open (5), Over 40 (4) • Ladies’: B (8), Open (5) Boys Girls Friday, Jan. 25 Must have at least 4 teams signed up by Feb. 13 for a division to occur. Savoonga 65 - Pilot Station 61 Shishmaref 55 - Golovin 45 Golovin 67 - St. Michael 59 Stebbins 79 - Pilot Station 31 ENTRY FEE: $200 DEADLINE: FEB. 13 LATE ENTRY FEE: $250 Kotlik 2 - Stebbins 0 (forfeit) Kotlik 34 - Savoonga 29 Elim 79 - Koyuk 59 Must be 19 years old OR 18 years old & a high school graduate. Saturday, Jan. 26 Double elimination except for Championship Game. Savoonga 50 - Pilot Station 49 Shishmaref 75 - Golovin 53 Golovin 71 - St. Michael 50 Stebbins 73 - Pilot Station 44 Players must use same color uniform with #s on both sides. Kotlik 2 - Stebbins 0 (forfeit) Kotlik 25 - Savoonga 16 Must not be more than 4 months pregnant. Elim 62 - Koyuk 53 Teams must arrange their own housing. Unalakleet Community Appreciation Tournament, Jan. 24-26 Unalakleet 68 - Selawik 39 Unalakleet 62 - Selawik 37 Sportsmanship Nominations are due February 13. Unalakleet 67 - Chevak 42 Unalakleet 73 - Chevak 52 Unalakleet 77 - Scammon Bay 46 Unalakleet 54 - Scammon Bay 28 For more information, the rules or the Mail entry fee, roster, division, team Unalakleet Boys, 1st; Selawik Boys, 2nd. sportsmanship nomination form, contact information to: Unalakleet Girls, 1st; Scammon Bay Girls, 2nd. MVP: Giaana Eckenwiler & Tyrone Towarak, Unalakleet. e-mail [email protected] or call LOIBC Sportsmanship Award: Unalakleet Wolfpack. (907) 304-2125 or (907) 443-2867. Box 420, Nome, AK 99762 THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 9

Photos by Peggy Fagerstrom DRIVING (above)—Junior varsity Nome Nanook Derek Weiler dribbles in Saturday for a basket around guard Wesley Pootoogooluk of the Shishmaref Northern Lights. HEAVY GUARD (left)—Stephanie Lincoln of the White Mountain Wolves goes up for a basket Saturday under the guard of Koyuk Malemutes Kirstie Nassuk, Nicole Otton and Molly Nas- suk. The Wolves went on to become the Norton Sound Shootout Lady Champions. • Shootout

continued from page 8 tain in a semi-final game Saturday. Bethel basketball tournament. The the Lady Wolves. The Nome JV I Shootout bracket. Joie Koweluk Nome Boys improved to 10-1 with team was led by Iris Warnke- scored 10 and Melissa Samuels had Boys Friday Results White Mountaing def. Tanana the victory. Green’s 6 points. 11 for the Lady Nanooks. Chrystal Brevig Mission def. Teller White Mountain defeated Tanana. Lincoln scored all nine of her points Brevig Mission defeated Teller White Mountain advanced to play Girls Thursday Results Nome Varsity 42 - White Mtn. 30 in the third quarter to lead the behind Seetot’s game high 47 points. the Nome JV Girls II on Saturday. Tanana 36 - Nome JV 18 The Nome Varsity Girls Wolves. The Nome girls season Harrison Topkok scored 42 to lead The Tanana Girls defeated the outscored White Mountain 13-5 to record improved to 9-2 with the vic- Teller. Brevig Mission advanced to Boys Thursday Results Nome JV 36-18 in first round ac- break open a game that was close tory. The Nome girls will next com- play Nome in a tournament semi- Nome JV 61 - Tanana 58 tion at the Norton Sound Shootout. through three quarters. This game pete at the Bethel Tournament versus final game on Saturday. The Nome JV boys defeated the Brittanee Erhart scored 14 to lead did not count in the Norton Sound Unalakleet, Sitka and Bethel. Tanana JV Boys 61-58 in the first Nome JV 60 - Shishmaref 56 boys game of the 2008 Norton Christian Leckband scored 20 Sound Shootout. Joseph Zuray led points to lead the Nome JV Boys the Wolves with 22 points. The over the Shishmaref Northern Nome Boys, led by Christian Leck- Lights. David Stickel and Tim Sul- What the Heck Fest band’s 15 points, outscored Tanana livan also scored in double figures 12-6 in the fourth quarter to secure for the Nanooks. James Barr led the victory. An all-night party for teens Shishmaref with 26 points. Nome outscored Shishmaref 17-12 in the Nome Varsity 92 - Shishmaref 56 fourth quarter to secure the victory. Junior Samuels scored 27 points he holidays are over and the books are being hit hard at Nome advanced to play Brevig and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the T Mission on Saturday. Nanooks over the Northern Lights. school once again. Come let off some steam at the first Jeremy Head scored 13 off the annual “What the Heck Fest,” a celebration of “Teendom.” Girls Friday Results bench and Banner Romenesko and Nome JV II 42- Koyuk 34 Jesse Blandford combined to score The Nome JV Girls II team de- 13. James Barr hit seven three- Awesome social activities include “Dutch Auction” and “Sar- feated Koyuk 42-34. Richelle Horner pointers to score 25 for Shishmaref. dines” (“What are these?” you ask; come and find out!) and an led the Lady Nanooks with 24 points. This game did not count in the Nor- Michelle Kavairlook scored 13 to ton Sound Tournament bracket. The all-night party that will help bring all together for a great time! lead Koyuk. The Nome Girls JV II Nome Boys Varsity will next play team advanced to play White Moun- Unalakleet, Sitka and Bethel at the Where? Boys and Girls Club Happy New Year! From your Nome Senior Squadron Civil Air Patrol When? 8 p.m., Feb. 1 - 9:30 a.m., Feb. 2 The volunteers of the Nome Sr. Squadron Civil Air Pa- trol (CAP) would like to give a heartfelt Thank You to the following people and organizations for their sup- Who? port above and beyond any expectations during 2007: Teens aged 13-18 The Army Air National Guard, Bering Air, Car Quest, City of Nome, Evergreen Helicopters, Hageland Aviation, Nome Common Council, Nome Post of the Alaska State Troopers, Nome Volunteer Fire Depart- Cost? $10 (paid at the door) ment, Norton Sound Economic Development Corp., Wells Fargo Bank in Nome, Wiggys, Dennis Bailey, Capt. Frank Bithos, Dick Burley, Curtis Ce- bulski, Wally Corrigan, Jeff and Peggy Darling, Stuart Goering, Larry Kiana, This fabulous festival of fun includes: Ed Kornfield, John Lane, Chris Lang, Bob Leonard, Bob Madden Jr., Jim Mc- Carthy, Albert McComas, Glen Morthorpe, Mike O’Keefe, Vic Olsen, Eric Penttila, Maynard Perkins, Richard Pulley, Jim Rowe, Leah Ruesser, Steve Guitar Hero III Tournament • XBox 360 Game Room Schafer, Bradley Sipperly, David Thompsen, and Jim Tweto. These folks are instrumental in helping Nome and the greater Seward Penin- • Pizza • Music • Pancake Breakfast • Movies sula re-establish a CAP squadron and then to keep it running by volunteering their time, technical expertise, equipment, facilities, and various financial Important note: You must have a completed and signed registration form at the donations that provided the needed training, equipment, funding, and other assistance required to have an operational CAP. Without their support, the door on the night of the event to participate. Please bring overnight gear. Contact services that a local CAP squadron can provide the people of the Seward Lance Johnson at 443-5259 or [email protected] for more info. Peninsula would not have been realized. Sponsored by the Nome Youth Court. Youth Court is funded through a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Thank You again for your support!! Prevention and the Department of Juvenile Justice. 10 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET

Photos by Diana Haecker CABARET— Local vocalists were backed by jazz pianist Barney Mc- Clure and accompanied by Mike Rutledge on bass during last Saturday’s Cabaret show at the Mini Convention Center. Sixteen participants lined up to show their singing talents in front of a packed house.

Photo by Diana Haecker ELIZA? IN NOME?—Karen McLane brought out the finery and put on a wonderful performance singing “I wanna be like you” during last Saturday’s Cabaret event at the Mini.

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Photo by Diana Haecker SNOW FUN— Under the watchful eyes of his 10-year old sister Vic- toria, seven-year-old Allan Thomas had a blast sliding down ceme- tery hill last week. • NSEDC continued from page 6 Harrelson supports fully funding ern Norton Sound took place in the MAP position 1980s, he noted. Responding to NSEDC’s sugges- Menard told NSEDC board mem- tion to reduce funding for the Nome- bers that ADF&G plans to get out of based Marine Advisory Program sac roe herring fishery management position from $114,000 in 2007 to after this year because there is no $50,000 this year, MAP Director market for the product. He assured Paula Cullenberg reminded board NSEDC directors that ADF&G will members she had received a verbal open a bait herring fishery at their re- commitment that NSEDC would quest, noting the quota is 700,000 fund the position for three years, and tons and estimating that NSEDC she asked them to honor the com- won’t take more than 100,000 tons. mitment. She described resources Wilber Katchatag of Stebbins asked available to Norton Sound through Lean to prepare a report on the sac the statewide University of Alaska roe herring fishery that includes rea- School of Fisheries and Ocean Sci- sons for its decline so herring permit ences MAP program and praised holders will understand why the fish- Heidi Herter for accomplishments in ery collapsed. her first year as a MAP agent in Lean said a Teller fisherman is in- Nome. terested in continuing the Port Cullenberg said it takes at least Clarence commercial red salmon three years for a MAP agent to build fishery that began last year. projects and develop an educational Brevig Mission residents want a program. The university lacks funds boat for an education program to to make up for a potential cut in teach commercial fishing to young NSEDC’s funding for the position, people, he added. Brevig Mission Cullenberg noted, but she promised board member Reggie Barr sug- to begin to seek support within the gested that NSEDC and ADF&G university to assume funding for the look into potential fisheries other position if NSEDC funds it for a total than salmon in his area, such as of three years. shellfish and crab, because Brevig Harrelson explained that NSEDC Mission people value salmon for is restricted to granting funds one subsistence. He said NSEDC and year at a time, but he voiced support ADF&G should hold more meetings for Cullenberg’s request. He agreed with Brevig Mission residents. that Herter had accomplished a lot in less than a year and said her position Photo by Diana Haecker is needed and NSEDC does not want UNDER THE BOARDWALK— Lizbeth Coler brought memories of sun, beach strolls and warm summer to lose her. breezes to mid-winter Nome when she performed “Under the Boardwalk” at last Saturday’s Cabaret, an event put on by the Nome Arts Council, at the Mini Convention Center. Church Services Directory

Bible Baptist Church Service Schedule, 443-2144 It’s Hoop Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Hour 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West Third, 443-5448 Small Group Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Time. Pastor Bruce Landry Community United Methodist 2nd Ave. West, 443-2865 Sunday 11 a.m. Worship & Sunday School Thrift Shop — Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Evangelical Covenant Church on’t miss a minute as Nome Bering & Front Street, 443-2565 Sunday School 10 a.m. DNanook basketball comes your Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting 6 p.m. way on KICY AM-850. Brought to Thursday Youth Group 7 p.m. you by Boynton Office Systems, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (sic) Lewis & Thomas Attorneys at 5th & Bering, 443-5295 Sunday - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Law, Bering Air, Wilderness Ski- Sunday - Morning Worship 11 a.m. Doo, Nome Outfitters, Morgan’s Sales & Service, River of Life Assembly of God, 443-5333 Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Nome Joint Utility System and Outsiders Hard- Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 6:30 p.m. ware. Don’t get too far away from a radio this St. Joseph Catholic Church, 443-5527 Corner of Steadman and Kings Place season! Mass Schedule Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist (Icy View), 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Christian School M-F, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Grades 1-9 AM-850AM-850 THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 13 BSSD students overcome inclement weather, hold spelling bee by televised video-conference

BSSD students and staff perse- event eased the tension for the The relief on her face combined Stebbins and the other competitors Spelling Bee, which will be held on vered Tuesday night and met the weather-bound students and all with the exuberance displayed, on all graciously offered their heartfelt February 28 in Anchorage. The win- challenge of the elements by holding showed up ready to spell. screen, by Shaktoolik staff, parents congratulations to the new cham- ner of the State Bee receives an all- the 2008 BSSD Spelling Bee via Five students who happened to be and kids was heartwarming. Third pion. expenses paid trip to the National video-teleconference. attending a NACTEC session were place finisher Grace Atchak from Chelsea advances to the State competition held in late May. Half the students had successfully unable to connect due to severe arrived at White Mountain ready for power outages caused by the major the competition while the other half storm that was the reason for the nervously waited to hear the decision travel cancellations. regarding the Bee. A practice round is always used to The decision to attempt to tie in all help break the ice and this one was participating villages to a combined even more critical as students strug- gled with the video delivery method, which has students facing a camera and screen. The screen shows them speaking, which is disconcerting for anyone, much more a middle-school or elementary student in the midst of an oral “test.” The students did a remarkable job adapting to the new method, and there was a spirited competition as students did their best to spell words, many of which were not commonly known. Emerging from the 44-student field after Round 4 were two-time defending champion Asa Bergam- aschi of White Mountain and new Photo courtesy of Joy Hewitt speller, Chelsea Savetilik of Shak- CHAMPS— Seventh and eighth-grade Battle of the Books Champions are, left to right, Dawn Wehde, coach Photo courtesy BSSD toolik. After a couple of tough Monica Hinders, Brendan Wehde and Jacob Martin. CHAMPION— Spelling Bee con- rounds Asa slipped and Chelsea had testant Chelsea Savetilik of Shak- one championship word to spell to toolik took home the victory, conclude the competition. The word Book battle: Kids who read succeed spelling the word “fastidious.” was “fastidious,” and she nailed it. By Joy Hewitt third/fourth grade battle: Joshua more impressive than winning,” said Students from Nome Public Bourdon, Ethan McDaniels, Chad Coach Monica Hinders. Represent- Schools hunkered down last week to Callahan and Ivory Okleasik. Anvil ing Nome Public Schools in the compete in the district-level Battle of City Science Academy fielded the state-level Battle of Books are Jacob Books. Third and Fourth graders top team of fifth/sixth graders: Jenny Martin, Cecilia Wehde, and Brendan read books from a preset list of 14 Yi, Daniel Head, Casey Menadelook Wehde. books that included “Little House on and Ariana Horner. Coming soon is the K-2 Battle of the Prairie”, “Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle”, At the statelevel Battle of Books Books. On February 8, the public is “Charlotte’s Web” and “Fantastic in February, an all-star team will be invited to the Nome Elementary Mr. Fox.” Fifth and sixth graders selected from the fifth/sixth grade School Library to encourage students had a separate list of books, but the participants by coach Colleen John- to do their best. (Kindergarten - concept was the same. After reading son to represent Nome Public 11:45 a.m., first grade - 12:30 p.m., the books, students on teams of 3 to Schools. and second grade - 1:15 p.m.) 5 fielded questions that required The seventh and eighth grade Bat- For parents who would like to pre- them to identify in which book and tle of Books was held in the R.C. at pare their toddlers for school, it is author the answers could be found. Beltz, with teams representing both important that they read 1,000 books “In which book does a character’s Anvil City Science Academy and to their children before they enter leg have seven sections?” (Answer: Nome-Beltz Junior High. The win- kindergarten. Start by signing up for Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White). ning team secured eight of their the Imagination Library. Children Students have 30 seconds to come up points with a remarkable challenge from 0 to 5-years-old can have a with the answer, much like a game by proving that their book contained book mailed directly to them every show. the correct answer, even though the month for free. Contact Joy Hewitt A team of four students from Ms. moderator had a different answer. at [email protected] or Bourdon’s class took first place in “That challenge was amazing… 443-6165 to enroll.

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Must be knowledgeable of the culture, tradi- “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY tions, and lifestyles of the people in the Bering provision of central office •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided January 2008 Straits Region. switching equipment. •Rent based on income for eligible households Position: Nome Public Schools Business 6. Must possess basic computer knowledge and • Manager skills in internet usage, Word, and Windows. Basic qualifications: HS Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development Qualifications: Native Preference per P.L. 93-638 515 Steadman Street, Nome • Bachelors Degree in Business Adminis- Closing date for application is February 8, 2008 at diploma/ GED & 1 year exp tration or Accounting required. close of business. req’d. Must be willing & able to EQUAL • Masterʼs Degree or Certified Public Ac- For additional information and applications OPPORTUNITY countant preferred. please contact Human Resources Department travel & climb poles & towers. • ive Years school district business office at Kawerak, Inc; P.O. Box 948 Nome, AK 99762 Preference given to those with EMPLOYER administration experience preferred. or phone 443-4373 fax: 907-443-4443; or e-mail (907) 443-5220 • Three years supervisory experience re- [email protected] previous key system & switching PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 quired. 1/31; 2/7 exp. Excellent benefits, compet- Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 • Working knowledge of personal comput- Michael Eaton, Manager ers, Word for Windows, Excel, Accounting itive pay based off technical skill Software applications required. level. TelAlaska is an AA/EOE. Essential Functions: RECRUITMENT NOTICE • Direct and coordinate activities of District DEPARTMENT: Administration E-mail resumes to: Business Office operations and support JOB TITLE: Tribal Coordinator-Native Village of program objectives of the district. Super- Solomon [email protected] vise and evaluate all Business Office staff. LOCATION: Nome, Alaska fax: 907-550-1614. • Prepare annual budget for the District. POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full Time 1/31 • Supervise purchasing process and sign EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt This four- purchase orders for purchase of district PAY SCALE GRADE: 9-10-11 ($18.01-23.50) supplies, materials and services. DOE Compensation: Salary is based on REPORTS TO: Tribal Affairs Director Seawall 7.5-hour day. Starting salary will depend on qual- month-old ifications and experience. Position is exempt and QUALIFICATIONS: covered by the Public Employees Retirement Sys- 1.High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. tem with an excellent benefit package. 2.Two years previous secretarial, administrative, 1/22 Application Procedures: or supervisory experience. Elliot Olanna, DOB: 4/13/75, was arrested and Submit a cover letter with a detailed resume and 3. Must be able to type. Computer experience booked into AMCC on an Arrest Warrant for As- husky puppy current references to NPS, Attn: Cynthia Gray, highly desirable. sault in the fourth Degree and Violation of Condi- Personnel Officer at Post Office Box 131, Nome, 4.Strong organizational, oral and written commu- tions of Probation. Alaska 99762. For more information call (907) nication skills. Carl Ahwinona, DOB: 5/2/60, was arrested 443-2231. Position is open until filled. 5.Must be able to work well with the public. and booked into AMCC for Misconduct Involving a needs a name 1/24-31; 2/7 Position is open until filled. Weapon in the 3rd and 4th Degree. 1/23 For additional information and applications A Nome male was transported to AMCC for a please contact Human Resources Department Title 47, Protective Custody Hold. and a home! RECRUITMENT NOTICE at Kawerak, Inc; P.O. Box 948 Nome AK 99762 Charles Auliye, DOB: 10/30/37, was arrested DIVISION: Natural Resources or phone 443-4373 fax: 907-443-4443; or e-mail and booked into AMCC for Assault in the 4th De- JOB TITLE: Subsistence Resource Director [email protected] gree, Domestic Violence and Violation of Condi- POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time 1/31; 2/7 tions of Probation. Nome Animal Control - Adopt-A-Pet EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt John Penetac, Jr., DOB: 11/12/64, was ar- PAY SCALE GRADE: 14-15-16-17 ($24.21- rested and booked into AMCC for Disorderly Con- 33.51) DOE duct, and received a citation for Open Container. 443-5212 or 443-5262 REPORTS TO: VP of Natural Resources Luke Smith, DOB: 2/26/85, was arrested and booked into AMCC for Assault in the 4th Degree, QUALIFICATIONS: Domestic Violence. Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of cat/dog food from Doctor 1. Bachelors of Science Degree in Wildlife or Re- Russell Saccheus, DOB: 4/30/75, was served Leedy and the Nome Kennel Club. Donations of dog food, cat source Management. Supervisory work experi- an Arrest Warrant and booked into AMCC for As- sault in the 4th Degree, Domestic Violence, and food and cat litter are welcomed by the Nome Animal Shelter. Reckless Endangerment Domestic Violence. 1/25 Norton Sound Economic Michelle Ahnangnatoguk, DOB: 7/28/84, was arrested and booked into AMCC for Assault in the Development Corporation 4th Degree, Domestic Violence, Violation of Con- Arctic ICANS — ditions of Release and Resisting Arrest. Tamara Roberts, DOB: 10/8/70, was arrested Chief Executive Officer and booked into AMCC for Reckless Endanger- A nonprofit cancer ment. Anchorage, Alaska 1/26 Thomas Roberts, DOB: 12/29/70, was ar- 1-800-478-9355 survivor support group. NSEDC is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to plan and direct all rested and booked into AMCC for Sexual Assault st NSEDC activities in accordance with those policies established by the of a Minor in the 1 Degree. Board of Directors. Specific responsibilities will include setting the stan- dards for operational excellence by balancing day-to-day operating issues Arctic ICANS next meeting and strategic development initiatives to position NSEDC for solid, long- term growth, while providing benefits to the our fifteen member commu- The Nome Cancer support group will meet at the XYZ Center on nities. Ideal candidates will possess an understanding of the Norton Sound Trooper Beat region, Community Development Quota (CDQ) program, policies and regulations, and organizational management. Minimum of five years ex- Thursday, Feb. 7 • 7:30 p.m. perience as a member of senior management in a comparable association On January 18, at about 9:15 p.m., Gambell or organization is required and a bachelor’s degree is preferred. NSEDC VPOs took a 48-year old man to the Gambell clinic where he received four stitches to a one inch On the The Nome Community Center’s Lance Johnson offers a competitive salary and benefits package. cut to his forehead. Investigation revealed 28- year old Darin Slwooko assaulted him when the agenda: will speak on secondhand smoke. Please see our website at www.nsedc.com for a complete job description victim refused to give Slwooko cigarettes. and to download the application. Qualified individuals should submit Slwooko punched the victim and tried to take the their resume, cover letter and application to: NSEDC, 420 L Street, Suite victimʼs cigarettes. The investigation continues. For more information call 443-5726. 310, Anchorage, AK 99501, Telephone: (907) 274-2248 and Fax: (907) On January 19, at about 2:25 a.m., Stebbins VPOs received a complaint from a 32-year-old fe- 274-2249. 1/31; 2/7 male reporting sheʼd been assaulted by her husband. Investigation revealed 45-year-old Joseph Odinzoff punched his wife about three times, pushed her, then threw a 7 and 1/2 inch long knife at her, which stuck in the floor about two or three Legals inches from her. Odinzoff was arrested for Assault Now Hiring Third Degree and Assault Fourth Degree, Do- NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE mestic Violence. REGULATIONS OF THE The proposed action includes amendments to ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF the rivers, lakes, and streams contained in the Full- & Part-Time: On January 19, Nome Alaska Bureau of Alco- NATURAL RESOURCES Atlas and Catalog, including additions, dele- hol and Drug Enforcement and Nome AST con- tions and changes to the legal descriptions of tacted Kenneth D. Smith, 20, of Nome, at a local The Alaska Department of Natural Resources many of these waters. The proposed action Transportation residence in Nome. Incident to contact, Smith was (ADNR) proposes to adopt regulation changes also includes minor revisions to the introduc- Security Officers found to be in possession of a Ruger 9mm pistol in Title 11 of the Alaska Administrative Code, tion of the Catalog and Atlas, including up- that had been stolen during a burglary of the dealing with waters important for the spawn- dated Americans with Disabilities Act contact Nome State Trooper Post evidence lockers being, rearing, or migration of anadromous fish, information, updated OHMP regional contact Nome Airport tween December 22 and December 24, 2007. including the following: information, and the provision of species-spe- Smith admitted his involvement in the burglary, but 11 AAC 195.010 is proposed to be changed as cific information where undifferentiated species refused to identify his accomplices. The following follows: information was previously used. Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft. charges were filed in the Nome District Court on Smith: Burglary 1st degree, Burglary 2nd degree, The Atlas to the Catalog of Waters Important You may comment on the proposed regulation Full-Time: Starting at $36,648 per year Plus Benefits Theft 2nd degree—2 counts, Theft by Receiving for the Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of changes, including the potential costs to private 2nd degree, Theft by Receiving 3rd degree, Mis- Anadromous Fishes and Catalog of Waters Im- persons of complying with the proposed changes, Part-Time: Starting at $17.56 per hour Plus Benefits conduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5th de- portant for the Spawning, Rearing, or Migration by submitting written comments to Michael (Includes 25% Cost of Living Allowance plus 25% Retention Allowance) gree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Criminal of Anadromous Fishes (Atlas and Catalog), Daigneault, Alaska Department of Natural Re- Mischief 5th degree—12 counts. Smith was ar- which are adopted by reference in 11 AAC sources, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1420, An- TSA will pay the maximum government contribution for health benefits rested on probation violations and booked at 195.010, will be revised and updated. chorage, Alaska 99501-3566 or by e-mail to AMCC. The investigation of this case continues. under the TSA Health Benefit Incentive for part-time TSOs. All part-time [email protected]. The comments Alaska Statute 41.14.870 requires, among must be received no later than March 7, 2008. TSOs will pay the same lower cost for federal health benefits as full-time January 25, Nome ABADE contacted Bruce E. other actions, that the Deputy Commissioner employees. Ballot, 33, of Buckland, at a local residence in of the ADNR “specify” the rivers, lakes and The proposed changes for all six regions of Alaska Nome. Incident to contact, Ballot admitted that he streams or portions of them that are important (southeast, southcentral, southwest, western, arc- Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National • High school sent six 750ml bottles of alcohol concealed in for the spawning, rearing or migration of tic, and interior) are available for inspection and freight on a local air carrier in Nome, to Buckland. anadromous fish. The Deputy Commissioner copying at the ADNR OHMP offices in Juneau, An- diploma, GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening Charges will be referred to the Nome DAO. experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation must review plans and specifications of any chorage and Fairbanks; the ADF&G office in An- proposed work or use occurring within a spec- chorage; the Alaska Resources Library in • Pass a background/credit check On January 26, Nome ABADE contacted ified anadromous river, lake, or stream. If the Anchorage; and the State Library in Juneau. In- Joanna T. Noble, 48, of Stebbins, and Alex J. Deputy Commissioner determines that the dividual regional atlases are available for the re- Please apply online at: Hunt, 50, of Stebbins, at a local air carrier in plans and specifications provide for the proper gion of the state in which they are located at the www.tsajobs.com Nome. Incident to contact, two 750ml and three protection of fish and game the project will be ADNR OHMP offices in Palmer, Petersburg, and 375ml bottles of alcohol were seized from their approved and a Fish Habitat Permit will be is- Soldotna; and the ADF&G offices in Bethel, Cor- 1-800-887-1895 luggage and jackets. Charges will be forwarded sued by the Office of Habitat Management and dova, Craig, Delta Junction, Douglas, Dillingham, TTY: 1-800-887-5506 to the Nome DAO. Permitting (OHMP). The Catalog and Atlas Dutch Harbor, Glennallen, Haines, Homer, identify and list these anadromous waters and Ketchikan, King Salmon, Kodiak, Palmer, Peters- are used by the Deputy Commissioner to de- burg, Nome, Sitka, Soldotna, Tok, Wrangell and termine whether such a permit is required for TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. any particular project. continued on page 15 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 15

Photo courtesy of Katie Bourdon GUPPIES— Sandra Morgan shows students adult guppies and baby guppies in the special white basket in the upper right corner. Photo courtesy of Katie Bourdon GOING TO THE ANIMAL HOUSE— Kawerak’s 4-Year Old Head Start class took a field trip to Sandra Morgan’s “Animal House” located on Chicken Hill as part of the Pet Parade classroom theme. Sandra showed the students the baby guppies and fish. She introduced the pets that were in her care, and the students were able to feed them doggie treats. Sandra showed the students where dogs get their haircuts and even had cut hair to show them and clipped toenails! The kids had a great time! Special thanks to Sandra Morgan for Troopers arrest burglar, still hosting the 4-Year Old Class and to parents Lester Keller and June Koonuk for volunteering. looking for accomplices NOTICE OF UTILITY TARIFF FILING

By Diana Haecker Merrill added, “It’s better to come The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) hereby gives notice that GCI Communication Alaska State Troopers solved a forward now and tell us their side of Corp. d/b/a General Communication, Inc., and d/b/a GCI (GCI) has filed a tariff revision TA471-489. In its filing break-in case in which the state’s law the story. I don’t want to make any GCI proposes to add an access charge rate section for the Nome service area. Some of GCl’s proposed rates and enforcers were both the victims and promises, but we would take into ac- services for the Nome service area are listed in the table below. This notice does not detail every proposed revision. investigators. count if they come forward and show 8rrtVtxrt S tsUpt On the night before Christmas us at least that they’re willing to take Carrier Common Line Rate Cap Per Line Per Month 13.97 Eve, burglars broke into the AST’s responsibility. It’s a pretty serious Access Order 93.00 office kitchen that also serves as a thing to break into the State Service Date Change Charge 44.00 temporary evidence storage room. Trooper’s office.” Design Change Charge 44.00 The troopers’ office is located on the Troopers didn’t know about the second floor of the Sitnasuak build- full extent of the burglary until two Miscellaneous Service Order Charge 44.00 ing on Front Street. weeks after the incident, when offi- Interim NXX Translation Per Order 93.00 On January 19, Troopers arrested cers who had stored the Ruger and Dedicated Transport Per Trunk or Circuit Path Per Month 57.00 Kenneth D. Smith, 20, in Nome for the cash in the evidence locker re- Local Switching Per Minutes of Use 0.009574 his involvement in the break-in as in- turned from Christmas vacation. The 800 Data Base Access Service Queries 0.0252 Pw vestigators found stolen items from pistol and the money were from two QU@ Upt the burglary at his residence. unrelated investigations. Smith was in possession of a 9 Trooper investigator James Sears Voice Grade Service mm Ruger pistol that was stolen out then tracked down Smith’s involve- Channel Termination Per Termination of the Troopers’ temporary evidence ment and arrested the 20-year old Two-Wire 58.67 289.00 locker. The thieves also stole $1,000 Nome man for probation violation. Four-Wire 93.87 289.00 in cash. Smith admitted to his in- Smith was charged with burglary High Capacity Service volvement in the burglary, but didn’t in the first degree, burglary in the High Capacity Channel Termination Per Termination identify his accomplices. Trooper second degree, two counts of theft in 1.544 Mbps 250.85 349.00 Sergeant Andrew Merrill told The the second degree, misconduct in- 44.736 Mbps (Individual Case Basis = ICB) ICB ICB Nome Nugget that the evidence gath- volving a controlled substance and ered at the crime scene suggested 12 counts of criminal mischief in the The following charges are per each half hour or fraction thereof. A call-out of a Company employee at a that more than one person was in- fifth degree, as well as three other time not consecutive with the employee’s schedule working period is subject to a minimum charge of four volved. “We are awaiting the results charges. hours. from the state’s crime lab to deter- S tsUpt mine the identity of the people in- Charges for Additional Engineering volved,” said Merrill. “We’re going Basic Time, STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL MTZWX UJW JSLNSJJW 95.75 to catch them. It’s not a matter of ‘if’ Overtime TZYXNIJ TK STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL MTZWX UJW JSLNSJJW 143.63 but of ‘when’.” Premium Time, TZYXNIJ TK XHMJIZQJI \TWP IF^ UJW JSLNSJJW 191.50 Charges for Additional Labor .SXYFQQFYNTS FSI 7JUFNW Overtime, TZYXNIJ TK STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL MTZWX TS F 143.63 XHMJIZQJI \TWP IF^ UJW YJHMSNHNFS Premium Time, TZYXNIJ TK STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL IF^ UJW 191.50 YJHMSNHNFS 8YFSIG^ Basic Time, STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL MTZWX UJW YJHMSNHNFS 95.75 Overtime, TZYXNIJ TK STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL MTZWX TS F XHMJIZQJI \TWP IF^ UJW YJHMSNHNFS 143.63 Premium Time, TZYXNIJ TK XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL IF^ UJW YJHMSNHNFS 9JXYNSL FSI 2FNSYJSFSHJ \NYM TYMJW YJQJUMTSJ HTRUFSNJX TW TYMJW QFGTW 191.50 Advertise in the .SXYFQQFYNTS FSI 7JUFNW Nome Nugget and Basic Time, STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL MTZWX UJW YJHMSNHNFS 95.75 you’ll reach readers Overtime, TZYXNIJ TK STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL MTZWX TS F 143.63 XHMJIZQJI \TWP IF^ UJW YJHMSNHNFS Premium Time, TZYXNIJ TK XHMJIZQJI \TWP IF^ UJW YJHMSNHNFS 191.50 From Icy View Find the entire Nugget, (JSYWFQ 4KKNHJ 2FNSYJSFSHJ ads and all, online at Basic Time, STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL MTZWX UJW YJHMSNHNFS 95.75 to Istanbul. www.nomenugget.net Overtime, TZYXNIJ TK STWRFQQ^ XHMJIZQJI \TWPNSL MTZWX TS F 143.63 XHMJIZQJI \TWP IF^ UJW YJHMSNHNFS Premium Time, TZYXNIJ TK XHMJIZQJI \TWP IF^ UJW YJHMSNHNFS 191.50 The Commission may approve a rate or classification which varies from that proposed. You may obtain more •More Legals information about this filing from GCI at 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2781. You may inspect the filing at the Commission's offices, located at 701 W. 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. proposed regulations. YOU SHOULD COMMENT To comment on the filing, please file your comments by February 28, 2008 at the Commission address or continued from page 14 DURING THE TIME ALLOWED IF YOUR INTER- ESTS COULD BE AFFECTED. [email protected] and include a statement that you have filed a copy of the comments with GCI at the address Yakutat. If you are a person with a disability who given above or [email protected]. The option to comment by email is available to all consumers. Individuals needs a special accommodation in order to par- Statutory Authority: AS 41.14 and AS 44.37.060 ticipate in this process, please contact Michael Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or or groups of people with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative Daigneault at 269-6936 no later than, February Made Specific: AS 41.14 communication formats should contact Joyce McGowan at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, or 22, 2008 to ensure that any necessary accommo- Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation dations can be provided. Electronic equivalents of changes are not expected to require an increased TDD (907) 276-4533 by February 21, 2008. the review documents and atlas maps are also appropriation. available through an ADNR OHMP web site at: DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 28th day of January, 2008. http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/habitat/AWC/awc.htm Date: January 31, 2008 REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA After the public comment has ended, the ADNR Dick LeFebvre will either adopt these or other provisions dealing Deputy Commissioner Mary J. Vittone with the same subject, without further notice, or Alaska Department of Natural Resources Chief, Tariff Section decide to take no action on them. The language 1/31 of the final regulations may vary from that of the 16 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET All Around the Sound

New arrival Awardees receive honorariums in Brenda K. Tokeinna and Justin K. support of their fieldwork and are in- Eningowuk of Shishmaref announce ducted into the Wings Fellowship the birth of their son Michael Davey Program. The annual award recog- Roland Jonah Tokeinna, born Jan- nizes exploration and scientific ex- uary 20 at 2:20 p.m. He weighed 8 cellence by women in the fields of pounds, 8.6 ounces and was 20” in Earth, Sea, Air and Space and Hu- length. Maternal grandparents are manities. Barbara Weyiouanna of Nome and Metcalf is the recipient of the Sea Robert Tokeinna, Sr. of Wales. Pa- Award. Vera Kingeekuk Metcalf’s ternal grandparents are Johnson and community-based projects document Luci Eningowuk of Shishmaref. traditional ecological knowledge and community resource management Metcalf awarded WorldQuest practices. In collaboration with Woman of Discovery award hunters and Elders, Vera studies wal- The Wings WorldQuest have rus population distribution, behavior, awarded Vera Metcalf, director of the monitoring and hunting, as well as Eskimo Walrus Commission in issues related to climate change and Nome, with the 2008 Woman of Dis- subsistence economy. Now involved covery recognition. This year’s seven in the US Arctic Commission to pre- honorees, whose work and pioneer- serve Native languages, she lives in ing discoveries in the Arctic have led Alaska and participates in a variety to global and scientific advancement, of subsistence activities in Nome and will join over 30 previous awardees Savoonga. from the past five years. WWQ Fuel spill occurs in Selawik

AP— A fuel spill has occurred at matic shut-off for the pump that the tank farm in the village of transfers fuel from the storage tank Selawik. to the day tank malfunctioned, caus- The Alaska Department of Con- ing the tank to overfill. servation says the manager of the vil- DEC says a spill responder was lage store estimated the size of the sent to the village. A diesel pump and spill at between 5,000 and 10,000 hoses were also flown to the town. gallons. Several tanks in the tank farm were It appears the spill was caused available to be used to hold the re- Wednesday, Jan. 23 when the auto- covered fuel.

Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom SNOWY MOUNTAINS— With a break between storms, Justin Horton, John Gilder and Nickolas Tocktoo find a snow mound on Fifth Avenue on which to have fun.

Photo courtesy of Todd Hindman TALKING EDUCATION— Nome Education Association member,Nikki Polk, recently had the opportunity to discuss educational issues with Tell that special Governor Sarah Palin at NEA-Alaska’s Delegate Assembly. someone how much you care with a Valentine greeting in the Public Notice BERING STRAIT Nome Nugget! SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting Enclose your 20-word (maximum 20 words) message with a check, money The Bering Strait School District Board of Education is scheduled to order or credit card information for $20 and send to: Nome Nugget • PO meet on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 for the 175th Regular Session. The 175th Regular Session will by held in Savoonga at 2 p.m. at the Hogarth Box 610, Nome, AK 99762 • 907-443-5235 (tel) • 907-443-5112 (fax) Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial Gymnasium and at the John Apangalook Gym- nasium in Gambell at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Tentative agenda items include, but are not limited to: REGULAR BOARD MEETING: ACTION ITEMS: FY’09 School Calendar • Personnel • Legislative Goals and Priorities REPORTS: Construction Update/CIP Grant Application Results • Second Quarter Financial Report • NACTEC Update • Fall 2007 HSGQE Results • Strategic Planning/Curriculum Update • Superintendents Report Messages must be received by Friday, Feb. 8 to be published in Feb. 14 edition. PUBLIC COMMENTS Contact [email protected] for more information. (Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14.) Jim Hickerson, Superintendent THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 17 Court

Week ending 1/25 suspended; Unsuspended 180 days shall be served with defendant re- AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsus- Civil porting to AMCC by 6pm on 1/11/08; Release or bail conditions remain pended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police 2NO-08-00017CI In the Matter of: Ellanna-Brandt, Lisa and Brandt, Erik in effect until defendant reports to serve sentence; Fine: $5,000 with Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; N.; Dissolution with Children - Superior Court $3,000 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $2,000 fine through Nome Probation until 1/24/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the dead- 2NO-08-00018CI Farmers Financial Services et al vs. Rookok Jr., Trial Courts by /11/10; Forfeit any seized items to State; Jail Surcharge: lines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these con- Bryan; Confession of Judgment - District Court $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 ditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive or 2NO-08-00019CI Cornerstone Credit Services vs. Clark, Larry B.; Debt days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Probation until 1/11/13; disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not possess or consume - District Court Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit alcohol, nor have alcohol in his residence, nor enter or remain on the 2NO-08-00020CI Seneca One LLC vs. Bradley, Jennifer; Structured no violations of law pertaining to alcoholic beverages; Shall not pos- premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath test- Settlement - Superior Court sess or consume alcohol in any dry or damp community, nor have al- ing at request of any peace officer and warrantless search of residence 2NO-08-00021CI In the Matter of: Parker Campbell, Ina-Rene New cohol in his residence, nor enter or remain on the premises of any liquor for alcohol; Alcohol/Mental Health Assessment by 2/15/08; Participate Name: Parker, Ina-Rene; Change of Name of Adult store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of any peace of- in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare. Small Claims ficer and warrantless search of residence for alcohol; Person and bag- State of Alaska v. Geoffrey Milligrock (4/29/84); 2NO-07-922CR Order to No Small Claims filed gage are subject to warrantless search at any airport; Subject to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110696733; Violated conditions of warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail term revoked and im- Week ending 1/25 Other: No alcohol in defendantʼs residence. posed: Remaining Time; Remanded into custody; Suspended $100 State of Alaska v. Brian Aningayou (6/7/75); Corrected Judgment; Count State of Alaska v. Donald Douglas (2/24/78); Assault 4°; DV; Date of of- Correctional Facility Surcharge must be paid within 10 days to: AG Col- 21: Importation of Alcohol; Date of offense: 8/20/06; Binding Plea Agree- fense: 1/7/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or perform- lection Unit, Anchorage. ment; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State: All remaining counts; Any ance bond is exonerated; 360 days, 300 days suspended; appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 360 days, 180 days Unsuspended 60 days shall be served with defendant remanded to continued on pag18

Obituary

Solange M. Bertin and in Fairbanks according to the while also serving in the National very caring and considerate of others and six nieces and nephews, CJ needs of the community,” a friend Guard. and could be described as an ener- Gray, Cameron Gray, Kyra Gray, August 4, 1925— wrote. In 1989 due to her own med- Billy loved the outdoors, hunting getic free spirit. Brett Cragle, Brian Cragle and Allen January 4, 2008 ical issues, her orientation changed and fishing. He enjoyed staying ac- He is survived by his parents, Cragle. He was preceded in death by Solange M. Bertin, 82, a Little to living and working in Anchorage tive, going to the West River Com- James and Blanche Dickinson; one his grandparents. Sister of Jesus, died January 4 at where she participated in the Cancer munity Center where he lifted sister, Marie Gray, Unalakleet; one MacInnes House Assisted Living Support Group for several years. weights and swam to stay fit. He was brother, Jimmy Cragle, Unalakleet; Home in Anchorage. She lived in a Senior Housing Cen- ter. We will remember her for her artistic sense and her inquisitive mind. Her last days were spent peacefully at the MacInnes House where she was well taken care of until the end. Survivors are her brother Michael Bertin and his family, and sister Marie Claude, all of Paris; and the community of the Little Sisters of Jesus of Nome and Anchorage.

William Cragle

William “Billy” Cragle, 22, Dick- inson, North Dakota, died Sunday, Jan. 20, as the result of suicide due to his choices of alcohol and friends. Billy’s funeral service was Thursday, Solange M. Bertin Jan. 24, at Hillside Baptist Church, Dickinson with Rev. David Phillips and Pastor Jeremy Hein officiating. A memorial funeral Mass was Interment will take place in Unalak- held Friday, at St. Anthony’s leet, with Pastor Chip Swanson of- Catholic Church in Anchorage, with ficiating. five priests concelebrating. William Cragle was born October Little Sister Solange was born Au- 23, 1985 in Anchorage. He is the son gust 4, 1925 in Paris, France. She of James and Blanche (Sarren) Cra- arrived in Nome in November 1953. gle. He was raised and educated in She lived in East End with the King Unalakleet, until the fifth grade Island people. She was one of the when in 1996 he moved with his par- pioneers in founding and building ents to Dickinson. He completed his (literally) the communities of the schooling in Dickinson, having grad- Photo by Nancy McGuire Little Sisters of Jesus in Alaska. She uated from Dickinson High School TRYING TO STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME— Richard Hunt mans the shovel as part of Nome’s effort to stay came to Alaska because she had a in 2004. He then attended Dickinson one step ahead of the blizzard game. strong desire to live among the Es- State University until June of 2005 kimo people to whom she dedicated when he joined the National Guard. her life. Billy worked construction in the “Between 1953 and 1985, she oil fields and also as a security guard Sitnasuak Native Corporation lived in Nome, on Diomede Island for special events here in Dickinson, SHAREHOLDER NOTICE IF YOU WANT TO SELL IT, ADVERTISE IT! Worldwide coverage via The Nome Nugget Newspaper 35th Annual Shareholders Meeting classifieds and www.nomenugget.net Saturday May 10, 2008 • 10 a.m. 50 cents per word; $5 internet surcharge Mini-Convention Center • Nome, AK CLASSIFIED AD FORM BUSINESS CONDUCTED WILL INCLUDE: • Election of four (4) Directors for three-year terms 1)_____ 2)_____ 3)_____ 4)_____ 5)_____ How will you reach your target audience? • Approval of the independent auditor •81% of adults read a commu- 6)_____ 7)_____ 8)_____ 9)_____ 10)_____ nity newspaper at least once a • Other shareholder business week.* •50% of adults rely on the local 11)_____ 12)_____ 13)_____ 14)_____ 15)_____ newspaper as their primary *SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES news source.* FOR BOARD POSITIONS •Only 16% watch television for 16)_____ 17)_____ 18)_____ 19)_____ 20)_____ community information.* • Written Letters of Candidacy and Nominee Informa- tion Questionnaire MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEB. Plus $5.00 Internet surcharge______10, 2008 at 5 p.m. Total Ad cost ______Think • Candidates must be 19 years or older by filing date. Outside AD TO RUN ______(DATES) the Box! *SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS Name:______• Proposal form will be provided (signatures and fee City:______State:______Zip:______required), please contact the SNC office. Phone:______Fax:______• Proposals MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CORPORA- Email:______TION OFFICE ON or BEFORE FEB. 10, 2008 at 5 p.m. Classifieds are prepaid. Please send check or (907) 443-5235 or [email protected] *FOR MORE INFORMATION money order or call with credit card information *Survey conducted by the National Newspaper Association and the Center for to The Nome Nugget Newspaper, Pouch 610, Advanced Social Research at the Missouri WRITE OR CALL: School of Journalism at the University of Sitnasuak Native Corporation • P.O. Box 905, Nome, Nome, AK 99762, (907) 443-5235. Missouri-Columbia. Researchers surveyed adults 18 years old and up in markets with Alaska 99762 • 877-443-2632 (toll free) fewer than 100,000 residents. 1/3-10-17-24-31 18 THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008 THE NOME NUGGET •More Court

for treatment; Shall successfully complete the recommended treatment warrant for probation violation; Failure to comply with community work, 7Continued from page 17 and aftercare; Treatment may include residential treatment; Probation evaluation, education or treatment requirements will result in an extra 6 extended to 1/26/09; All other terms and conditions of probation in the months revocation of driverʼs license. original judgment remain in effect. State of Alaska v. Matthew Andrews Jr. (4/22/72); 2NO-07-154CR Order to State of Alaska v. Wilfred Pete (10/25/87); 2NO-07-912CR Habitual Minor State of Alaska v. Geoffrey Milligrock (4/29/84); 2NO-08-46CR Notice of Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 109420992; Violated conditions of Consuming or in Possession or Control of Alcoholic Beverage; Date of Dismissal; Charge 001: Intro Alcohol on Licensed Premises; Charge probation; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 60 days, re- offense: 12/6/07; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 002: Intoxʼd on Licensed Premises; (Upon admission to PTR in 07-922). manded into custody; All other terms and conditions of probation in the with $100 suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections State of Alaska v. John Penetac (11/12/64); Disorderly Conduct; Date of of- original judgment remain in effect. Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 due within 10 days; fense: 1/23/08; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; State of Alaska v. Matthew I. Andrews Jr. (4/22/72); 2NO-07-683CR Order Pay total of $50 to Nome Clerk of Court by 10 days; Community Work: 10 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 10 days shall be served with to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110825343; Violated conditions of Complete 96 hours of community work service and submit proof of com- defendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; probation; Probation extended to 1/18/10; All other terms and condi- pletion to the Nome Clerk of Court within 120 days; Driverʼs License or Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, An- tions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. Permit: Revoked for 6 months, concurrent with any DMV administrative chorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court State of Alaska v. Matthew Andrews Jr. (4/22/72); 2NO-07-966CR Count 1: action; Shall immediately surrender license/permit to court; Probation for within 10 days. Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense: 12/26/07; Any appearance or perform- 1 year; Shall not consume inhalants, or possess or consume controlled State of Alaska v. Author Nelson (5/6/79); Assault 4° on Peace Officer; Date ance bond is exonerated; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: substances or alcoholic beverages; Shall surrender any license/permit, of offense: 10/7/07; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or per- $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days pay fine and surcharge, show proof of community work service; Shall formance bond is exonerated; 90 days, 0 days suspended; Unsus- to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall submit to warrantless breath test at request of peace officer and may be pended 90 days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC, pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until 1/18/10; Shall arrested without a warrant for probation violation; No violation of law; consecutive to other cases; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- Shall contact NSBHS within 15 days of release, and shall be evaluated, Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, An- rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall pay for, and successfully complete any recommended alcohol education chorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor or treatment program(s); Inpatient treatment of up to 90 days can be within 10 days; Restitution: Defendant has paid restitution. have alcohol in his residence, nor enter or remain on the premises of required; Failure to comply with community work, evaluation, education State of Alaska v. Randy J. Annogiyuk (12/23/87); 2NO-07-931CR Order any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request or treatment requirements will result in an extra 6 months revocation of to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 109523916; Violated conditions of any peace officer and warrantless search of residence for alcohol; driverʼs license. of probation; Conditions of probation modified as follows: Shall not re- Alcohol/Mental Health Assessment within 20 days of release; Partici- State of Alaska v. Dannita Malewotkuk (2/18/86); Reckless Endangerment; turn to the residence of Robert and Sandra Annogiyuk; Probation ex- pate in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare; Other: DV; Date of offense: 11/10/07; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appear- tended to 1/24/09; All other terms and conditions of probation in the Treatment may include up to 90 days residential treatment. ance or performance bond is exonerated; 45 days, 45 days suspended; original judgment remain in effect. State of Alaska v. Delia Oozevaseuk (3/28/58); Reckless Endangerment; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 State of Alaska v. Randy Annogiyuk (12/23/87); 2NO-08-73CR Disorderly DV; Date of offense: 11/21/07; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appear- within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Sur- Conduct; Date of offense: 1/23/08; Any appearance or performance ance or performance bond is exonerated except portion applied to surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until bond is exonerated; 10 days, 10 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 charges and attorney fees judgement 120 days, 120 days suspended; 1/23/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Sub- with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 ject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of proba- AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Sur- tion; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Subject to warrantless $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until 1/24/09; Shall charge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until breath testing at request of any peace officer for alcohol. comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- 1/23/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Sub- State of Alaska v. Steven Henry Topkok (5/11/87); Minor Consuming Alco- rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall ject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of proba- holic Beverage; Date of offense: 7/14/07; Fined $300 with $100 sus- commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or do- tion; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume pended; Shall pay $200 to Nome Clerk of Court, or show proof of mestic violence; Shall not return to the residence of Robert and Sandra alcohol, nor have alcohol in her residence, nor enter or remain on the completing 66 hours of community work service, by 3/1/08; Probation for Annogiyuk; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Subject to warrant- premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath test- 1 year; Shall not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled less breath testing at request of any peace officer; Other: Perform 20 ing at request of any peace officer and warrantless search of residence substances or alcoholic beverages; Shall pay the fine as ordered. hours community work service and show proof of completing it by for alcohol; Continue in recommended treatment and aftercare. State of Alaska v. Forrest Pitzke (8/25/86); Count 1: Disorderly Conduct; 2/15/08. State of Alaska v. Matthew Mitchell (6/29/84); 2NO-07-712CR Dismissal; Date of offense: 12/11/07; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) State of Alaska v. Nichole Turner (8/6/86); Furnishing Alcohol to Person Charge 001: Assault 4°; Filed by the DAs Office 1/24/08. Dismissed by State: count 2 (002); Any appearance or performance Under 21 Years of Age; Date of offense: 12/16/07; Any appearance or State of Alaska v. Matthew Mitchell (6/29/84); 2NO-07-801CR Notice of bond is exonerated; 10 days, 10 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 performance bond is exonerated; 30 days, 30 days suspended; Jail Sur- Dismissal; Charge 001: Violate Conditions Release; (upon COP in 07- with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to charge: $100 with $100 suspended; Police Training Surcharge: Shall 797 and 07-954); Filed by the DAs Office 1/11/08. AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until 1/17/09; Shall State of Alaska v. Matthew Mitchell (6/29/84); 2NO-07-954CR Count 1: As- $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until 1/23/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no vi- sault 4°; DV; Date of offense: 12/18/07; Binding Plea Agreement; Any comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- olations of law; Shall submit proof of completion of 20 hours community appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 180 days, 135 days rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall work service by 3/1/08. suspended; Unsuspended 45 days shall be served with defendant re- commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct; Shall not State of Alaska v. Bertha Foster (6/16/60); Intro. Alcohol onto Lic Prem- manded to AMCC; Consecutive to suspended sentence in 07-967CR; possess or consume alcohol, nor enter or remain on the premises of ises; Date of offense: 11/20/07; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appear- Recommend Seaside CRC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request ance or performance bond is exonerated; 30 days, 30 days suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, An- of any peace officer for alcohol. Forfeit alcohol to State; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; chorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court State of Alaska v. Xavier Pete, Jr. (8/26/88); 2NO-07-95CR Order to Mod- Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, An- within 10 days; Probation until 1/11/09; Shall comply with all court orders ify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110068677; Violated conditions of pro- chorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation bation; Probation extended to 8/26/09; All other terms and conditions within 10 days; Probation until 5/21/08; Shall comply with all court orders of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law, as- of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not pos- saultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not contact, State of Alaska v. Xavier Pete, Jr. (8/26/88); 2NO-08-24CR Count 1: Ha- sess or consume alcohol, nor enter or remain on the premises of any directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of M. (Bell) Mitchell with- bitual Minor Consuming or in Possession or Control of Alcoholic Bev- bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of out consent; Shall not consume alcohol. erage; Date of offense: 12/24/07; 90 days, 69 days suspended; any peace officer; Other: Not return to Nome without written permission State of Alaska v. Matthew Mitchell (6/29/84); 2NO-07-967CR Count 1: Vi- Unsuspended 21 days shall be served with defendant remanded to of court. olating Release Conditions; Date of offense: 12/23/07; Binding Plea AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $50 within State of Alaska v. Wilfred Pete (10/25/87); 2NO-07-703CR Order to Mod- Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 60 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: ify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110061864; Violated conditions of pro- days, 60 days suspended; Recommend Seaside CRC; Jail Surcharge: $50 due within 10 days; Pay total of $50 to Nome Clerk of Court by 10 bation; Conditions of probation modified as follows: Shall contact $100 with $100 suspended; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 days; Community Work: Complete 96 hours of community work service NSBHS within 15 days of release from custody and shall be assessed through this court within 10 days; Probation until 1/11/09; Shall comply and submit proof of completion to the Nome Clerk of Court within 120 for treatment; Shall successfully complete the recommended treatment with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless ar- days; Driverʼs License or Permit: Revoked for 6 months, concurrent with and aftercare; Treatment may include residential treatment; Probation rest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no any DMV administrative action; Shall immediately surrender license/per- extended to 1/16/09; All other terms and conditions of probation in the violations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; mit to court; Probation until his 21st original judgment remain in effect. birthday; Shall not consume in- Shall not contact, directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of M. State of Alaska v. Wilfred Pete (10/25/87); 2NO-07-792CR Order to Mod- halants, or possess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic (Bell) Mitchell without consent; Shall not consume alcohol. ify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110827044; Violated conditions of pro- beverages; Shall surrender any license/permit, pay fine and surcharge, bation; Conditions of probation modified as follows: Shall contact show proof of community work service; Shall submit to warrantless NSBHS within 15 days of release from custody and shall be assessed breath test at request of peace officer and may be arrested without a

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DANCING UP A STORM—Ac- companied by the King Island Dancers, two unidentified dancers to the left join (left to right) Katie Smith, Lizzy Hahn, Gabriela Brown, Jonathan Smith, Vivienne Heers and Stormy Merrill in an invitational dance during a fundraiser for Heers at the Mini Convention Center last Friday. Photo by Diana Haecker • NSEDC continued from page 1 years as Nome’s city engineer before assuming the city manager position seven years ago. Noting that the City of Nome had partnered with NSEDC on numerous occasions, Romenesko said he had watched the corporation grow in the past 15 years to become a great value to the region. Harrelson said Nome has been successful in moving projects forward. Romenesko credited community support, Mayor Denise Michels and Common Council members, a professional staff and lobbying work in addition to his efforts for capturing the attention of government agencies. Noting that he had sent his resume to NSEDC, he said, “I was shocked and flattered to get an invitation to submit an application.” The next day Walsh told NSEDC directors that he had been born in Fairbanks, raised in Nome, had worked for the Department of Community and Regional Affairs for a number of years and currently resides in Anchorage. Walsh said he had fished in the Bristol Bay area in the early 1970s, had mined and gone broke and then had gone to work. He said his work had taken him to most Bering Strait communities in the Bering Strait region and that he feels he knows the area. Currently he is dealing with issues in Norton Sound and across the state, he said, and believes the biggest issue is energy. He said NSEDC has a role to play as a partner in solving energy issues. Walsh noted that his involvement in NSEDC goes back to 1992 and said he helped obtain planning grant funds to get a Community Development Quota group going. NSEDC is one of six CDQ groups established in 1992 that receive CDQ quotas in the pollock harvest and other Bering Sea fisheries to promote economic development in their member communities. Walsh reportedly works for Sen. Lisa Murkowski. He did not indicate whether he had submitted an application for the CEO position. Storms hinder board meeting agenda In the first three days of the board’s five-day meeting last week in Anchorage, storms delayed de- parture of several NSEDC directors from villages, and a couple of others were pinned down in Nome for a day or so. Most of the storm- bound directors were able to attend committee meetings by teleconference, but at times equipment failure or other communication problems occurred. The Fisheries Development committee meeting was postponed twice before a quo- rum was achieved. Meetings of the Executive Committee and the Finance Com- mittee included lengthy executive sessions closed to the public. The full board met for a total of about eight hours, of which approxi- mately three hours were devoted to executive sessions.