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DEEP IN THOUGHT— A red fox patiently awaits a snack of squirrels or lemmings as he contemplates the horizon and thinks foxie thoughts of spring on a hillside near Nome.

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VOLUME CXI NO. 18 MAY 5, 2011 Busted Eight Nome residents arrested on drug sales and possession

By Sandra L. Medearis Oxycodone, sold under the name Following a lengthy investigation of Oxycontin and other brand names, that is ongoing, Alaska State Troop- can lead to addiction or dependence ers have nabbed eight people on requiring more frequent and higher charges of possessing and distribut- doses to get the “high” similar to that ing the prescription pain reliever of heroin. oxycodone. Members of the ring, All the people arrested on the drug charged also on conspiracy to violate charges live in Nome. Most were ar- drug laws have been arraigned and rested over the weekend of April 23 jailed pending bail of $2,500 to and 24. An unrelated case is pending $10,000. out of Nome Police Department as Troopers made the arrests based regards a health aide from the Fair- on warrants issued on Friday, April banks-Mountain Village area. 22 after a grand jury handed up the All the following have been indictments on A Felony misconduct charged by the grand jury on two involving a controlled substance. An counts each of possessing with intent “A” felony is a more serious charge to deliver oxycodone, according to than a “B” or “C” felony. Conspiring court documents: Zachary Andrew to promote drug sale or distribution Nashalook, 27; Rayne Aukongak, is a “B” felony. Upon conviction, 23; Junior “Joe” Jones, 62; Alex most could get additional jail time William Vaughn, 42; Zonna L. Kun- for allegedly transporting the oxy- nuk, 32; Steven B. Evans, 32; Dylon codone into the state. continued on page 4 School board approves $11.8 million budget Sitnasuak funds JROTC By Laurie McNicholas whether to fund the JROTC program Cadets, ten-hut! for next year. The Junior Reserve Officer Train- The NPS developed the FY 12 ing Corps program is a go at Nome- budget with an enrollment projection Photo by Tyler Rhodes Beltz High School in the next school of 660 students, including six inten- SURROUNDED — Mary Ruud, playing the part of Sadako, hears troubling words from all sides dur- year, thanks to funding from Sitna- sive special education students and ing the Nome-Beltz Drama Club’s performance of A Thousand Cranes April 30 in Nome. suak Native Corp. The SNC board 14 Extension students. The budget decided on April 30 to fund the pro- includes the following revenues from gram at $100,000 for the third con- major sources. secutive year. • $7.6 million in state foundation Crystal Andersen Booth, SNC’s funds; Bin Laden: Adios, do svidanija, board chair, interim president and • A requested contribution from the chief executive officer, announced City of Nome that includes the re- the decision on behalf of the SNC quired 4 mills of $989,747, plus an kwaheri, sayonara, good-bye board and shareholders at a special additional contribution of $874,000. meeting of the Nome Board of Edu- The additional request is an increase and good riddance cation on Monday. She said it is an of $82,326 from FY 11, but is $1.2 By Sandra L. Medearis Osama bin Laden is dead. They got stepped up manhunt spanning a honor to participate in the program million below the maximum local The news hit the streets in Nome him! decade was over in about 40 min- and help future leaders. Thirty-eight contribution allowed. around 7 p.m. Sunday evening: “Justice has been done,” Pres. utes, all over but the shouting and cadets are enrolled in JROTC this • $273,789 from the fund balance; Barrack Obama told the nation in a cheering in public gathering places. year. and televised press conference on na- Staff at the sports bar in Airport All school board members in at- • $100,000 in FY 11 under budget tional security. Bin laden died in Ab- Pizza switched the channel so pa- tendance—Barb Amarok, Betsy savings. On the Web: bottabad, Pakistan, near Islamabad, trons could catch Pres. Barrack Brennan, Gloria Karmun, president, The general fund balance will in a mansion judged to be worth a Obama announcing the killing of the and Marie Tozier—expressed grati- drop from $1,697,328 million in FY www.nomenugget.net million dollars, but without phone or leader of terrorist group. The na- tude to SNC for its generous support 11 to $1,423,539 million in FY 12. E-mail: Internet service. tional anthem sounded on Front of the JROTC program. Board The last time the NPS general fund U.S. and international intelligence Street. member Barb Nickels was excused showed a decrease was in FY 07 [email protected] has sought Obama’s hiding place to Bin laden has been deemed re- from the meeting. ($37,502). get him in the crosshairs even before sponsible for killing thousands of in- The board unanimously approved During a school board work ses- he and terrorist organization al nocent men and women not only on the NPS general fund budget of sion on April 29, NPS Business Qaeda were credited with master- 9/11, but also in the 1998 East Africa $11.8 million for FY 12. The FY 12 Manager Cathy Wojtanek explained minding a plot to hijack civilian air- embassy bombing, the attack of the budget was scheduled for approval at why NPS will need $273,789 from planes and drive them into the World USS Cole, and many other acts of a special school board meeting on the general fund to balance the FY Trade Center and the Pentagon, April 29, but the meeting was post- 12 budget. She said she learned on killing more than 3,000 people. A continued on page 2 poned pending Sitnasuak’s decision continued on page 5 2 THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET • Bin Laden dead continued from page 1 culties, an official said, and was de- tracked the courier to the secured official said that precautions had against reprisals? Who knows. stroyed for security purposes. mansion in Abbotabad. They found been taken to observe Islamic cus- “We remain at a heightened state brutality. U.S. intelligence found the Saudi- a mansion with such elaborate secu- tom and tradition after taking cus- of vigilance, but the Department of Cable television Internet sites born religious zealot bin Laden in a rity that intelligence concluded it tody of the body. One requirement is Homeland Security does not intend streamed videos of cheering crowds compound at Abbottabad, a town of was built to secure a “high interest burial within 24 hours. to issue an NTAS alert at this time,” waving American flags from New about 100,000, about 35 miles north target.” The occupants burned their Bin Laden’s killing comes at a said Secretary of Homeland Security York’s Times Square and cheering of Islamabad, capital of Pakistan. trash. There were two heavily se- time when movements for change Janet Napolitano in a statement. throngs tooting car horns and trum- A senior administration official cured entries. and toward democratic governments U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R- pets outside the steel fence around said that for security reasons, the “It has 12-18 foot walls topped are erupting in the Middle East. Alaska, issued a statement Sunday: the White House all night long. Hun- Obama administration did not share with barbed wire.... Internal walls Obama affirmed that the United “If a fight is brought to the Ameri- dreds of others gathered at the World intelligence collected prior to the at- sectioned off different portions of States was not at war against Islam. can people, we will finish it. Tonight Trade Center site to celebrate the tack on bin Laden’s compound with the compound to provide extra pri- “Bin Laden was not a Muslim we learned Osama bin Laden is dead. news. Crowds chanted “USA, USA” any other country, including Pak- vacy.... The residents of the com- leader; he was a mass murderer of The man was behind some of the and “Yes we did!” Muslims. Indeed, al Qaeda has most inhuman and unprovoked Just after midnight East Coast “Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a slaughtered scores of Muslims in deaths of innocents in generations — time, five White House officials held many countries, including our own. the worst of which being the hateful a press background briefing confer- mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al Qaeda has So his demise should be welcomed 9/11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 ence call that the Nugget attended. slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, by all who believe in peace and people. His death is a direct result of Speaking on background basis, a human dignity,” Obama said in his the determination of America’s mili- top U.S. White House official said including our own. So his demise should be wel- televised statement announcing the tary and intelligence forces — and it bin Laden had resisted but had died comed by all who believe in peace and human dig- killing. casts a well-deserved spotlight on in a “firefight,” without providing All over but the shouting? Not re- our men and women who fight in the further details surrounding bin nity.” — President Barrack Obama ally. The U. S. State Dept. has issued shadows. Laden’s death. Other reports said he a warning to Americans traveling or “The lesson here to the world: If a had been shot in the head. One of his living abroad where there may be fight is brought to the American peo- adult sons was believed to have died istan. Only a handful of people pound burn their trash, unlike their anti-American sentiment to be alert. ple, we will finish it. But it’s crucial with him. According to officials, a within the U.S. government knew neighbors, who put the trash out for “Given the uncertainty and that the world recognize while the woman died being used by a man as about the attack in advance. How- collection,” according to an official volatility of the current situation, man is gone, the mindlessly violent a human shield; two women were in- ever, members of the Pakistani intel- at the press briefing. U.S. citizens in areas where recent al-Qaeda movement he led and the jured, and an al Qaeda courier whose ligence agency, ISI, were on the The three-story compound, at the events could cause anti-American vi- hatred he represented are still very trail led intelligence collectors to bin scene during the raid, according to end of a dirt road, was eight times olence are strongly urged to limit much alive,” Murkowski said. Laden died as well as the courier’s network reports that cited Pakistani larger than other residences in the af- their travel outside of their homes Meantime, Sohaib Althar, an in- brother. There were no U.S. casual- officials. fluent neighborhood favored by re- and hotels and avoid mass gatherings formation technologist living in Ab- ties during the 40-minute military A courier raised U.S. intelligence tired Pakistani military, according to and demonstrations,” the warning botabad tweeted the following at the and intelligence operation, and no interest years ago. It took four years the press briefing. The terrace at the said. time of the raid: “A huge window peripheral casualties outside the to learn his real name and two years top had seven-foot privacy walls. In- Will frisking and scanning at the shaking bang here in Abbottabad compound, according to White to find out his area of operations. telligence officers believed that the nation’s airports lessen with bin Cantt. I hope its not the start of House officials. One helicopter Last August, according to White hilltop compound had been built in Laden’s death or increase to protect something nasty :-S” crashed because of mechanical diffi- House officials, CIA intelligence 2005 for hiding bin Laden, but did not know how long he had resided there. Observation by satellite and Editorial other covert operations pointed to A Look at the Past the presence of two families, those of the courier and his brother, plus a Over a Barrel third family on the third floor con- The price of fuel has been going through the roof and is headed to sistent with the family of bin Laden, the moon. We had better get serious about finding a solution to our en- believed to be living there with the ergy problems. The problems need to be solved and we are the ones youngest of his wives. who will have to come up with the answers. Time is running out. In mid-march, Obama chaired the Perhaps our isolation in Nome can be used to our advantage. We first of five meetings of the National have everything within our grasp. We have resources, but we need Security Council, from March 14 to money to develop them. Instead of a $5 billion dam on the Susitna, the April 29, to plan the move on the State could help us develop gas wells, either on land or offshore. Per- Abbotabad compound. haps Nome Joint Utilities could switch to propane generators and put Satisfied that intelligence was suf- up recharging stations for battery-powered trucks. Letʼs stop dragging ficient to warrant the attack, Obama our feet and get with the wind generation concept, NJU has been just gave the go-ahead Friday. talking about wind for too many years. Now we need to charge ahead Senior officials at the White full power. We could set up solar energy for charging batteries and House briefing refused to say heating public buildings. whether U.S. military performed the We are an ingenious and inventive town, and so are all the com- raid, but later a U.S. defense official munities in this area. We need to fix our full attention to solving the said U.S. Navy SEALs carried out energy problem as it relates to us. We are going to have to do it. We the attack. Monday, the BBC ran an canʼt spend our future chained to an oil barrel. — N.L.M.— ABC news video on its Web site in which it reported that 30 to 40 Navy SEALS came down ropes onto the History and photo courtesy of the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum Illegitimus non carborundum roof of the building from helicopters flying in low from Afghanistan. YEAR-ROUND GOLD MINING – Gold miners spent the winter drift Bin Laden’s body had been buried mining underground, pulling gold-bearing material to the surface and at sea from an aircraft carrier, fol- piling it into “dumps” above ground. When the spring thaw came in lowing DNA identification, accord- May, the miners ran the rich gravels through their sluice box. This dump ing to official reports. was located at the base of Anvil Mountain at Little Creek in 1906. Bo- nanza Hill is in the background. Member of: Alaska Newspaper Association, In the White House briefing, an National Newspaper Association P.O. 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News from around the state COMMUNITY CALENDAR Compiled by Diana Haecker river break up and bases their teams in ported to non-Alaska-Native buyers in Circle, Galena, St Mary’s, Aniak and Alaska, other states and internationally. May 5 - May 11, 2011 No progress made at special Bethel. The State Emergency Coordi- The indictment also alleges that Leboeuf EVENT PLACE TIME session nation Center is ready to monitor and and Sternbach paid for the wildlife with Monday marked day 15 of the spe- support River Watch activities. If flood- cash, drugs, firearms and other items cial session, but no compromise ma- ing becomes imminent, the center will ranging from cigarettes to snowma- Thursday, May 5 *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. terialized in the continuing gridlock coordinate the state’s response effort. chines. No arrests have been made in *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon between the House and the Alaska Savoonga. The investigation is ongoing. *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Turkey and noodles Senate over the capital budget legis- Parnell part of OCS gover- *Lunch Laps Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. lation. The House waited for a bill nors coalition State continues to fight feds *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 1 p.m. *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. from the Alaska Senate, but nothing Governor Sean Parnell has joined a on “Wild Lands” *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. *The Miracle of Life video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. came. Work on the FY2012 statewide coalition of coastal state governors Governor Sean Parnell has directed *Your Laparscopy video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. operating budget also didn’t go any- pushing for offshore energy develop- the Department of Law to support a *Wiffleball (grades 3 - 6) Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. where due to the absence of both Sen- ment. The new group is called the lawsuit against the federal government *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ate finance committee co-chairs. The Outer Continental Shelf Governors filed by the State of Utah. Utah filed a *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Nome Kennel Club meeting Post office building 5:30 p.m. House adjourned for the day in the Coalition and includes Parnell and the complaint against the Bureau of Land basement early afternoon following a five- governors of Louisiana, Texas, Virginia Management that targets the federal *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. minute Senate floor session. House and Mississippi. The governors said in “Wild Lands” policy. U.S. Secretary *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *World Dance with Seiji Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. leaders held a teleconference with of the Interior Ken Salazar created a *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY senators and Governor Sean Parnell new public land designation of “Wild to address lingering operating budget Lands,” and directed federal agencies Friday, May 6 issues. No resolution was reached on to protect the wilderness values of *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. funding the Power Cost Equalization such lands. Parnell said that this puts *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *Quiet Time Kegoayah Library 10 a.m. endowment, the governor's scholar- up hurdles for resource development *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon ship program bill and development of Alaska and thus would be bad policy. The *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sloppy joe on a roll a natural gas pipeline for in-state use. Alaska Department of Law is prepar- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. News Briefs ing its own complaint that will include *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. *CAMP class Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Attorney General finds con- similar causes of action as Utah for not *Soccer (grades 1 - 2) Nome Rec Center 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. tingency language unconsti- the letter inviting other coastal gover- using the required process. *Early Infant Care video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Soccer (Grades 3 - 5) Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. tutional nors to their alliance that they support *Zumba with Elizabeth M. Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Nome gets airport money *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Legislators heard on Friday attorney policies that “encourage an American *Youth Climbing (8 & younger) Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. general John Burns’ legal opinion that energy expansion with all forms of en- Federal grants awarded to the Nome *Youth Climbing (9 & older) Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Bering Strait area were announced *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. the Senate Finance Committee’s lan- ergy production – both onshore and off- *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. shore.” The announcement was made last week and include $1,4 million to *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. guage tying together numerous appro- *Adult Drop-in Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. priation items violates the Alaska during an offshore technology confer- inventory and characterize contami- Constitution. Burns also noted that ence in Houston, Texas, where DNR nated sites, landfills and unauthorized Saturday, May 7 dumping areas in western and Arctic tying projects together like this does not commissioner Dan Sullivan was in- *UMW Thrift Shop Methodist Church 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. protect the important energy projects, vited to a panel discussion. Alaska. The funding is provided by the *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. Coastal Impact Assistance Program. *Circuit Training Nome Rec Center 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. but rather makes individual projects *All About Babies video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. more vulnerable to third-party lawsuits. Three arrested for illegal The Federal Aviation Administration *Pregnant Teens video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. Burns said that because the governor ivory trafficking awarded $89,097 to the Nome Airport for runway rehabilitation. Sunday, May 8 has sworn to uphold the Alaska Consti- After a nine-month investigation, the Happy Mother’s Day! tution, he cannot abandon his constitu- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's arrested Climber killed in avalanche tionally assigned duty to review and three people on charges of illegal com- *Water Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. A climber died in an avalanche near *Journey Through the Healing Circle Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. consider all appropriations. mercialization of walrus ivory, polar *All About Babies video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. bear hides and other wildlife parts. A the Ruth Gorge in the Alaska Range last *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. week. He has been identified as Chris *Kickbox/Tone with Jennie Nome Rec Center 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ConocoPhillips posts record federal grand jury in Anchorage indicted *Open Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. earnings Jesse Joseph Leboeuf and Loretta Au- Lackey, 39, of Houston, Texas. The man *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. was with one of two guided parties that *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Oil producer ConocoPhillips re- drey Sternbach of Glennallen, and *Water Polo Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. leased its earnings report for the first Richard Blake Weshenfelder of Anchor- were camped overnight on the “Root *Pick-up Women’s Basketball Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. quarter of 2011, reporting a worldwide age and charged them with a conspiracy Canal”, a commonly used glacier land- Monday, May 9 net income of $3 billion, a 43 percent involving the commercialization of wal- ing strip and camping area that lies di- rectly south of the Moose’s Tooth. A *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. increase over its earnings during the rus ivory, polar bears and other marine *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. same period in 2010. The company’s mammal parts. USFWS seized 1,000 large serac, or column of ice, at the east- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. ern end of the glacier collapsed, shed- *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon Alaska profits are $549 million be- pounds of walrus ivory — more than *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ding ice and snow onto the camp. Both To be determined tween January and March 2011. 150 whole tusks— two polar bear hides, *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 5 p.m. hundreds of other wildlife parts, and camps were buried in the debris, and *Comforting Your Fussy Baby video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. everyone was thrown from their tents. *Touch Points video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. State gets ready for response more than two dozen firearms including *Beginning Yoga with Kari Nome Rec Center 4:15 - 5:15 to springtime river flooding a silencer and fully automatic weapons. The four uninjured climbers were able *Zumba with Elizabeth M. Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. to get themselves out of the snow and NCC & NPS Work Session Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. The National Weather Service ex- Also seized were marijuana plants, coca Re: FY 12 school budget ice and attend to Lackey, who was found *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. pects break-up to begin the first week of plants and stolen fine artwork. The ma- *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. May. The state Department of Emer- rine mammals were purchased from to be unconscious and barely breathing. *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. gency Services flies River Watch teams Savoonga and transported to Glennallen. Lackey died from his injuries. to observe the Yukon and Kuskokwim The parts were illegally sold and trans- Tuesday, May 10 *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. To be determined Located on east Front *Lunch Laps Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Breakfast menu items, *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. but not limited to: Street across from *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. *Labor and Delivery for Teens video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. •Biscuits •Cinnamon National Guard Armory *The New Mother-Putting Together Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Team Handball Grades 3 - 6 Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Rolls •Hashbowns *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. •Biscuits & gravy *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Take Out *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Kickbox/Tone with Jennie Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Orders *AA Teleconference: 1-800-914-3396 (CODE: 3534534#) 7 p.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekdays *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY Nome Planning Commission reg mtg Council Chambers 7 p.m. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekends 443-8100 Wednesday, May 11 *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Mon. - Sat. • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m./Sun. • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Subway Daily Specials To be deteremined *Teen Dads video Prematernal Home 11 a.m. Sunday — Roasted *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10 p.m. Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. *Rotary Club Airport Pizza noon *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Chicken Breast *Child Nutrition and Learning video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna *Gymnastics Grades 3+ with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Six-Inch Meal Deal *Beginning Baton Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 5:30 Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef *Intermediate Baton Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 99 *Family Swim Pool 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. $6. *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *Hello Central (also on Channel 98) Nome Visitors Center 7:30 p.m. *Night Owl Yoga with Kelly B. 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Count one is “knowingly pos- Class A felonies under Alaska sessed with intent to deliver or de- Statutes characteristically involve livered a schedule IA controlled conduct resulting in serious physical substance, Oxycocone.” The second injury or substantial risk of serious count deals with conspiring and pro- injury to a person. moting MISC with one or more per- Users abuse highly addictive oxy- sons. Lott has not been charged on codone-containing tablets in three conspiracy, according to court docu- ways: crushing and snorting the ments. Nashalook, Jones, Kunnuk powder, chewing it, or dissolving it and Aukongak are facing three re- in water and “shooting” the solution. lated counts in all. Some defendants These methods defeat the time-re- have additional charges, and most, if lease mechanism of most forms of convicted, could face jail time be- the drug and produce an immediately yond the presumptive sentence be- euphoric high. cause of aggravating circumstances, Street names for oxycodone— added to the charges on April 27. Oxycontin are “oxy,” “kickers,” These aggravating factors that “blue,” “Hill Billy heroin,” and “get- would affect sentencing on convic- ting Jammed.” tion are as follows: “Mum’s” the word from AST be- Nashalook was on release for an- cause the investigation is ongoing. other felony charge or conviction or The next appearance in court for the for a misdemeanor charge or convic- defendants is in mid-May. This tion having assault as a necessary el- week, defendant court records were ement. Additionally, Nashalook was being passed around to find enough caring for or assisting in the care of a public defenders to handle the large Photo by Nadja Roessek child less than 10 years of age. number of the accused. So far, the A STRIKE? — Brian Cannon is enjoying the evening at the re-opening of the bowling alley at the Nome Jones’ and Evans’ criminal con- number of attorneys available Recreation Center on April 29. duct was designed to obtain substan- through the Nome office of public tial pecuniary gain and the risk of defenders and the Office of Public prosecution and punishment for the Advocacy has been exhausted, ac- conduct is light. The two have addi- cording to a local court official. One tional aggravating factors listed, as a attorney cannot defend more than series of criminal offences were one person in the related cases due to committed in furtherance of business conflicts of interest. activities and commercial enterprise from which the defendant derived a major portion of the defendant’s in- Mountain Village woman charged on selling drugs By Sandra L. Medearis further on statements to Stotts from Sonja Rubke, 29, has been Gary Swanson that Rubke sold him charged on two Class A felony some tablets and snorted some of the counts of manufacture or delivery of substance with him in his apartment. a controlled substance, the prescrip- Later, Stotts interviewed Rubke, tion pain-killer oxycodone, based on who, according to documents signed illegal activity in Nome during a visit by Stotts, admitted selling several in 2010, according to the charging pills to Weinard and transferring the document. hydrocodone to Sockpick and Swan- Rubke, who resides in the Moun- son in early April last year. tain Village-Fairbanks area, has been In other drug action, eight Nome summoned to appear in court next residents have been charged on pos- month for arraignment. session, manufacture or distribution According to court documents, of oxycodone-containing tablets fol- Felony A charges stem from an in- lowing an intense investigation by vestigation by Sgt. Preston Stotts of law enforcement. Nome Police Dept. Stotts obtained Oxycodone and hydrocodone are statements from Ida Sockpick that addictive and sell under a variety of Rubke gave her a class IA substance, brand names. Abusers crush the prescription hydrocodone tablets, tablets, then snort, inject in solution and later sold several of the pills to with water or chew the powder to Daisy Weinard in her presence. The achieve a “high.” complaint in court records is based

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The program is not to evaluate teachers but to in- nally was published in Education grades K-3 represent dedicated read- chase a copy of Annual aims to achieve a major new goal for form instruction.” In a walk- Northwest Magazine in 2010 (Vol. ing time supported by staff such as Growth/Catch-up Growth for all staff 90 percent of third graders to read at through, a principal can see whether 15, No. 3, pp. 14-17). the Title I reading aide. He wants the and board members to establish a or above grade level by the end of the a teacher is using the program as it Keller said dedication to curricu- current math aide reprogrammed to common knowledge base. 2014 school year. was designed to be used, he noted. lum and a curriculum mapping plan support reading, he added. Keller Wehde addressed the Read 90 Dave Keller, NES principal and He said feedback from teachers on are essential for the program to suc- noted that some students have read- training budget item on the work ses- special education director outlined the walk-through component is pos- ceed. He gave board members ing levels so low they can’t partici- sion agenda. He said NPS is com- initial attempts to develop a Read 90 itive so far. copies of a schedule that frees up pate in the Houghton Mifflin reading fortably budgeted for all aspects of goal plan at a Nome Board of Edu- Keller gave board members copies time teachers need to complete their program. the program. Jon Berkely, director cation work session on April 26. He of an article titled, “Classroom Ob- curriculum mapping goal this year. “A curriculum development team of federal programs, can provide said the plan applies some of the servation,” which describes how the He said roving substitutes will re- met on several occasions to review board members with specific infor- strategies that led to remarkable principal of Palmer Junior Middle lieve teachers of instructional duties alternative curriculum for students mation about special revenues, growth in student achievement in the School used informal classroom in periods scheduled for curriculum (K-3) performing at the intensive and Wehde noted. Berkeley was not Kennewick School District in Wash- walk-throughs to improve student mapping. strategic levels,” Keller said in his present at the work session. ington State. achievement. The article says walk- “A scheduling committee is work- written report. “Reading Mastery Upcoming meetings Main components of the NES plan throughs enable a principal to sys- ing on several schedule scenarios was determined to be the preferred The Nome Common Council has include classroom walk-throughs by tematically compile data on that guarantee 120 minutes of lan- replacement curriculum.” Special scheduled a work session on the NPS the principal, a classroom observa- instructional practices, help teachers guage arts instruction in grades K-6 needs students can do Reading Mas- budget for FY 12 on May 9 at 5:30 tion checklist called a “focus on focus on areas that relate to state and optimize our ability to bring ad- ter, he noted. A representative of p.m. at City Hall. learning snapshot,” a curriculum standards, facilitate principal-teacher ditional staff to the task of reading in- Reading Masterys publisher Mc- The Nome Board of Education mapping plan and schedule, a read- communication and identify training struction,” Keller stated in his written Graw-Hill indicated that one day of will conduct a regular meeting on ing block schedule for students in and support teachers may need. report. “We have been able to create training is included in the estimated May 10 at 5:30 p.m. and a work ses- kindergarten through sixth grade, “Classroom Observation” cites re- a reading support system that maxi- purchase price of $21,000, Keller sion on May 24 at 5:30 p.m. Both and curriculum development and search indicating that school districts mizes staff at grades K through 3.” added. He said special revenues may meetings will be held in the Nome training. need to make the purpose of walk- Keller distributed copies of a color- be used to purchase the program, and Elementary School library. • School Board approves budget continued from page 1 Work session topics new teachers relates to goals in the NPS does not have $15,000 to fund schools for years are off the list. Among topics board members dis- NPS strategic plan. the camp proposal. “Can we find Nome Elementary School works April 28 that the district’s health in- cussed at their work session on April Amarok said Gray will provide funding from Sitnasuak for this?” with Nome Eskimo Community to surance costs will jump by 40 per- 29 were ideas for a “new teachers’ food, beds, experience in seining and asked Tozier. provide breakfast snacks for stu- cent in FY 12, rather than the experience” to help new teachers preserving salmon and transportation Junior High counselor dents, noted Dave Keller, NES prin- anticipated 56.36 percent increase. learn about Nome and the surround- to and from Council by boat for a Nickels asked Gast whether any- cipal and director of special However, the 40 percent increase ing natural environment; the junior group of 12 for five days starting on one had indicated interest in the Jun- education. “A fruit breakfast bar is will add $216,717 in medical insur- high school counselor position; a a Monday at a cost of $15,000. July ior High School counseling position nutritionally appropriate,” he said. ance costs to the NPS budget next breakfast program for Nome-Beltz 12, Aug. 1 and Aug. 15 are available, at the job fair. Paraprofessional training year. Wojtanek said she received High School; and paraprofessional she added. Amarok said if the event “One person,” replied Gast. He Paraprofessional training takes news on April 29 from Utility Man- training. is scheduled to begin Aug. 15, Gray said a counselor needs to work with varied shapes and forms, Wehde ager John Handeland that heating Two ideas were presented for the would return the group to Council on kids, not push paper for the principal. noted. He said training is most in- fuel costs will rise to $4 per gallon in new teachers’ experience. Amarok Wednesday, Aug. 17 to attend an Gast also said it is his job to ask tense for special education aides and FY 12, up from the $3.60 per gallon suggested arranging for 12 teachers NPS in-service scheduled Thursday counselors questions such as: How is monitored by Sandy Harvey, spe- figure used for budget preparation. and administrators who have worked and Friday, Aug. 18-19. many kids did you see this week? cial education coordinator, and Personnel expenses total $8.6 mil- for NPS for two to four years to learn “The idea is wonderful, but What are you doing for the kids to Keller. lion in the FY 12 budget, an increase how to seine and preserve salmon at $15,000 seems very expensive,” help them make progress? Keller said a state mandated train- of $94,155 over last year. Other ex- Tom Gray’s camp, which is accessi- Brennan said. “It’s of huge value for Breakfast program at NBHS ing model is used for SPED aides, pense increases in next year’s budget ble by boat from Council. The expe- them. It’s part of their job to seek out Board members want to provide a and they receive individual training include student travel, up 10 percent rience would help new staff connect experiences….” She predicted that breakfast program for high school in working with a child for whom to a total of $161,980; electricity, up to the land and nature, she noted. the high cost of the camp experience students. NPS Superintendent Jon they are responsible. The NES no 14 percent to $776,340; and property NBHS principal Steve Gast said would draw public criticism. Nick- Wehde said he will provide them longer has pod aides, he added. He and liability insurance, up 10 percent he has considered three to four days els said the public may be confused with information, but was unable to said reading support staff will re- to $178,198. The budget includes of designated activities involving by the idea and view it as a plan to do so in time for the meeting. ceive training in reading and lan- $67,000 to upgrade classroom com- Nome’s culture but also team build- spend $15,000 to take teachers to “With federal funds come federal guage. puters from eMacs to iMacs and for ing, so new teachers will know what camp. Brennan suggested combin- standards,” noted Brennan. She said Wehde said staff are gathering a Promethean boards. kind of community they live in and ing some of Amarok’s ideas with she hopes students will be provided lot of input and asking what funds to The board voted unanimously to how best to relate to its kids. “I have some of Gast’s. healthy foods, not junk. “I don’t use to develop a training program for continue the contract of Nikki Cal- teachers who have never been to Karmun said she appreciates ef- want pre-made things,” she added. support staff. “We need an associate abrese-Hodges as a pre-school in- Council or out to see mountains,” he forts by Amarok and Gast to use the Wehde said things are changing fast, degree for every support staff in the structor through the end of the noted. Gast and Amarok pointed out strategic plan as a guide in develop- and breaded products such as building,” he added. current school year. that providing such experiences for ing a new teachers’ experience, but chicken nuggets that were served in

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This al- better tenants and make more money.” there are not enough qualified workers them to 2,000 households for an in- The third conference on “The Busi- lowed the Danish to reduce their In more temperate climates, the in Alaska to do the work,” Seifert said. tense 8-hour long energy audit of their ness of Clean Energy” organized by CO2 emissions, control costs, the big word is the zero net energy build- He said that the state could help in homes and appliances. “We were not the Renewable Energy Alaska Project utilities are run as cooperatives and ing, Yudelson said that the next big every aspect. “We need to stimulate the going for the high cost weatherization. brought together an illustrious crowd are viewed as the European show- thing would be the design of smart work force. In Alaska, about 20 percent We had about $300 worth of supplies of clean energy experts from all across case model for energy efficiency. cities, designed for green buildings of houses should be dumped because or materials per household that could the nation. For two days sellers of REAP executive director Chris and green transportation systems. they were inadequately built. This gets make a difference.” Such were win- wind turbines, solar panels and ocean Rose said that the conference focuses Reduce energy consumption into health issues and real health insur- dow film, energy meters to test energy hydro turbines mingled with policy on building the business case for clean Energy and housing specialist with ance would be to put people in well consumption of appliances, compact makers, consultants and state and fed- energy and furthering the argument the Corporate Extension Service at built homes,” he said. He said a prior- fluorescent light bulbs and door eral government officials with one that renewable energy development is UAF, Rich Seifert doubts that a zero ity should be to fix windows and ven- sweeps, among other supplies. For thing in common: how to turn a soci- a way to stabilize the economy that so net energy house would be possible in tilation systems,;instead people just each participating household they ety and economy based on burning far depends on volatile fossil fuel Alaska, but believes that minimizing super-insulate their homes without fix- gathered the data how much energy fossil fuels to embrace the so-called prices and to create jobs. energy consumption is within reach. ing humidity control and their ineffi- each appliance consumes. When resi- new energy economy, driven by clean Green building economical Seifert held a presentation on solar cient windows. dents found out that leaving the cof- and renewable energy. While panel Green building expert Jerry thermal and passive solar use in build- Seifert said that conserving energy feemaker on all the time equals a waste discussions included useful informa- Yudelson of Arizona gave a keynote ing designs. His prescription for build- is still the way to go and that exactly of $750 per year, they turned off the tion regarding residential home and address, saying that building green ing in Alaska is a combination of was the motto of RurALCap when appliance in a hurry. weatherization tips, the bulk of the makes not only good policy but also superinsulated building, modern win- they started their EnergyWise program People liked the window film, they conference was geared to present in- makes economic sense. Yudelson dows and solar use. “The real answer is last year. Ellen Kazary with the energy replaced their regular light bulbs with formation how other states deal with said that across the country there is a to conserve and maximize insulation efficiency program of RurALCap said compact fluorescent light bulbs and their energy predicaments and again trend toward net zero energy use while at the same time provide good that education is a big part of the battle installed door sweeps to seal drafty included the strong recommendation buildings. Defining green building ventilation and add south facing win- to rein in energy consumption. In 2010 gaps in doors. Little things like clean- that Alaskans should take advantage of by their water and energy efficiency dows with a roof overhang,” he said. RurALcap launched a program to re- ing refrigerator quills and insulating the state’s wealth in terms of money, and also by lighting, air quality and Seifert said the state could do more duce energy consumption and educate around light switches and outlets, human and intellectual resources to “human-friendly” design, Yudelson to encourage weatherization, as those people on simple ways to save energy. dressing the water heater with a spe- overcome the state’s unique energy said that building green office build- programs are mostly taken advantage She said that weatherization works fine cial blanket don’t sound like they problems and export those solutions to ings is not only controlling CO2 pro- of in urban areas. He said the weather- in urban areas, but in villages, it’s a make a big difference, but they do. other states and even other countries. duction, but also has significant ization programs have so far only af- bigger challenge. “What can we do to “Those savings do add up,” Kazary Nomeites attend benefits and is cost effective. Build- fected 5 percent of Alaskan homes. save energy that is otherwise wasted?” says. She reported that the RurAL- The conference took place last week ing ‘green’ costs only 2 percent more “The program is maxed out, there are she asked. They went into 160 villages, Cap EnergyWise sweep was a suc- in Anchorage with a few Nomeites in than a regular building, but studies not enough people to do the work and trained local energy crews and sent continued on page 7 attendance. Mitch Erickson, executive have found that workers in a LEED director of the Nome Chamber of Com- certified building tend to be 55 per- merce, Jerald Brown with Bering cent more productive. 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In Holmes Hummel, a senior policy create the momentum it takes for light of the current tension between the clean energy to not only power peo- advisor in the U.S. Dept. of Energy State House and the Senate over energy gave the rundown on the federal side ple’s homes but also jumpstart the projects and language that bundles economy, the former governor of of pushing for clean energy. She said them together, McGuire defended the that the DoE made a specific com- Colorado, Bill Ritter, said that by de- current four renewable energy pro- veloping a public policy that tied the mitment to Alaska and dispatched a grams that the state administers. full time scientist to Alaska, Brian environment, energy and economic “Of all the programs, the home development together, Colorado saw Hirsch with the National Renewable weatherization and rebate program is Energy office. She outlined federal an influx of investors who chose Col- the one program where people see orado as the manufacturing place for programs to bolster clean energy the most benefit directly from the technologies, inventions and such. windmills and solar panels. government,” McGuire said. The “Public policy absolutely mat- She said that state policies are vital Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to help clean energy markets to suc- ters,” Ritter said. Ritter said that by lends money for energy improve- developing an eco-system that sup- ceed. “Markets in other states could ments for state facilities, schools, greatly benefit from Alaskan tech- ports the use, generation and foster- university and other public facilities. ing of clean energy, attracted nologies,” said Hummel. She pointed There is an alternative energy loan to webportals set up by DoE that companies from abroad to invest in fund for businesses and finally the the state. The Danish windmill com- show business opportunities to sell to state supports a renewable energy other states and countries. pany “Vesta” built four manufactur- grant fund to invest in technology re- ing plants in Colorado and the “You have to jump in the market search and bring renewable energy on developing clean energy technol- German company SMA created 700 projects online. Although the legisla- jobs in Colorado when they based ogy. There is an abundance of state ture passed a bill in 2008 that would and federal support for this,” she their solar panel manufacturing plant guarantee funding this for at least in the state. urged Alaskan business owners. She five years at $50 million a year, the made clear that states could greatly “When I asked them why they chose governor slashed it in half in 2009 Colorado over other states, they said influence whether they will forge and again in 2010. ahead or are left behind. Colorado, that through its policies, the state com- Commenting on the current grid- mitted to support clean energy.” While for example, is transitioning from lock between House and Senate, coal to clean energy, and attracts coal is still a large part of Colorado’s en- McGuire told delegates, “It’s not ergy portfolio, solar, wind and natural green industries and with that jobs about the Senate going on a spend- because of the state’s foresight to de- gas are on the rise. Interestingly, Ritter ing spree, but recognizing where said that although Colorado does have velop a public policy making clean good government is working, and it’s energy a major goal. Anne Margolis some hydro generated electricity, the working in these programs.” She said state decided not to include hydro in its from Vermont pointed out that that the debate centers around re- Alaska is part of the Clean Energy energy portfolio. “We have enough gional balance and that no area of wind and solar and we didn’t want to get States Alliance, a multi-state coali- Alaska is left out. “It’s about regional Photo by Diana Haecker tion. “States are in the driver’s seat. involved in the long fights associated balance and that we rise or fall to- with large hydro projects,” he said. NACTEC PRESENCE–Nathan Pitt distance learning specialist with You in Alaska have a lot of funds and gether,” she said. NACTEC, manned a small booth at the Business of Clean Energy confer- opportunities compared to other Conclusions for successful en- Ethan Berkowitz also attended the ergy policy with ramifications in ence in Anchorage last week. Pitt informed the public about NACTEC's new states,” she said. conference and commented that the courses introducing students to career opportunities in clean energy. State Senator Lesil McGuire said labor and workforce development, state needs to do a better job at al- education, jobs, environmental and that there had been a steep learning lowing clean energy to flow into the curve, because 12 years ago when she human health as well as sustainabil- grid. “This state has tremendous re- ity of a state require a unified state For news anytime, find us Online at first got into the legislature, the state sources to solve the problems, but was not ready to hear clean energy ar- policy with all stakeholders includ- because of inadequate policies, those ing utilities and residents on board, guments because it defined itself as a projects don’t go anywhere,” he said. www.nomenugget.net hydro-carbon state. “Hydro carbons are said Ritter. Join the conversation

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By Diana Haecker for this spring. Tahbone said she “I never imaged myself coming has a busy year ahead of her filled this far,” said an overwhelmed Mar- with travels around North America, jorie Tahbone after she was to different countries and the com- crowned Miss Indian World at the mitment to speak at powwows. Gathering of Nations Powwow in Tahbone has to relinquish her Miss Albuquerque, New Mexico last Sat- World Eskimo Indian Olympics urday. The 22-year-old UAF stu- title and the Miss ANB title to fully dent competed with 24 other commit her time to reign as Miss contestants from tribes all across Indian World. the nation and Canada, including “I take the title with a lot of re- Elizabeth Rexford from Anchorage. spect and honor, and I am very ex- “It still hasn’t sunk in quite yet,” cited to be the ambassador of our said Tahbone in a phone interview culture,” she said. She said that she with The Nome Nugget from Fair- would like to emphasize the impor- banks. “I was shocked when they tance of education, especially of announced my name as the win- rural youth. “We don’t feel com- ner.” fortable outside the security of our Miss Indian World is a Native bubble in our small town,” Tahbone American pageant held since 1983 in said. “I stepped out of my bubble Albuquerque, where indigenous, and out of my comfort zone and it young women from all over North prepared me for this.” Tahbone said America compete for the title. The that she had never had a problem contestants are judged over five addressing large crowds or being days. Points accumulated from a tra- put in the spotlight. Whether it may ditional talent presentation, public have been running a pep assembly speaking, private interviews with at school or emceeing events in judges and a dance competition de- Nome, Marjorie Tahbone said, all termine the winner in the end. Tah- of that prepared her for her position bone won the talent presentation in now. which she showed the one-foot high She credits her family and the kick and the one-arm reach. In front community of Nome for the sup- of a huge powwow crowd of thou- port that allowed her to rise to the sands of people, she had to answer place she finds herself in. “I had a the question what she does in every- lot of support from my family, and day life that represents her tribal and all of Nome,” she said. “I really traditional lifestyle. The answer was want to thank the community of limited to a one-minute speech, in Nome that helped with fundraising which Tahbone said that she on a to get me to New Mexico and lend daily basis is involved in various In- me support. Without that support I upiaq or Native Alaskan groups as a would’ve not made it this far. And member of the Inupiaq dance group this is not just for this year, but all in Fairbanks, member of the Alaska the years when I was participating Native Science and Engineering pro- in different events and Nome peo- gram and National Native American ple were always giving me feed- science society, AFN and the Youth back. Whenever I was speaking too and Elders conference. slow or too fast, they’d let me In a different part of the contest she know,” she said. had to perform Eskimo dance motions Marjorie Tahbone is a student of to the beat of a powwow song. “Every Alaska Native Studies with a minor contestant performed their tribal in Inupiaq at the University of dances to the pow wow music,” Tah- Alaska Fairbanks. After this semes- bone explained. “It was a close com- ter, she will be able to come home petition,” Tahbone said about the to Nome for a short time before overall contest. She won by 60 points she’ll start her Miss Indian World with a total score of 1,360. reign by going on the four-day Photo by Reba Lean Being Miss Indian World now ocean cruise to the Bahamas – a trip TOP HONOR — Marjorie Tahbone was crowned Miss Indian World on Saturday at the Gathering of Nations may postpone her graduation plans that she won as Miss Indian World. Powwow in Albuquerque, NM. “The Silence” breaks the floodgates of grief By Diana Haecker fered by the survivors. After the film, clined to participate. In response, a speak the words “sexual abuse” and thing greater. I found it in my Yupik The courage of one woman who trauma therapist Dr. Gretchen Father Tom with the Anchorage Dio- identify herself as a victim. “It held spirituality,” she said. Boudreau now broke the silence of clergy sexual Schmelzer compared the trauma of cese, who was in the audience, power over me for a long time, and I works for the Alaska Native Justice abuse almost a decade ago was cele- child abuse to being hit by a car stepped forward and went to his had to own it,” she said. She said she Center to establish and operate an brated last week after the screening every day of their lives for decades. knees to ask for forgiveness on be- grew up a devout Catholic and loved Alaska Native Unit within Alaska of the PBS documentary “The Si- The panel discussion that fol- half of the Catholic Church. everything about the church. “I lost CARES, a Child Advocacy Center in lence” at the Beartooth Theater in lowed the theatrical screening turned Boudreau said that it was hard to that part in me and had to find some- Anchorage. Anchorage. The film shed light on into confessions of women and men the sexual abuse of nearly a whole alike who stepped in front of the mi- generation of children in St. Michael crophone from the audience, break- by Catholic priest George Endal and ing their silences. The panel was church worker Joseph Lundowski in supposed to field questions; instead the late 1960s and 1970s. Anchor- they gave comfort to victims who age-born film maker Tom Curran purged their secrets. Among those CHILD FIND FAIR made the 30-minute documentary was Diane Benson, who identified last year and filmed victims of the herself as a survivor of child sexual abuse, now grown-ups, documenting abuse and rape. She said that even their feelings of lifelong pain and when she went to the police, they NOME CHILD CARE CENTER 880 E. 6TH AVE. shame and the inability to cope with were of no help and even made the reality of having been raped by derogatory remarks. She said that it’s FRIDAY, MAY 6 NOON - 7 PM “holy men” and having nobody to hard for people to understand what it , turn to, as even their parents didn’t means to grow up with the uncer- believe their children when they tried tainty and fearing for your life on a to tell them. The film then accompa- daily basis. “I am 56 years old and nies Catholic Bishop Donald Kettler still recovering,” Benson said. She Birth to 5: on his mission to hold face-to-face thanked Boudreau for leading the meetings with adults that were way in breaking the silence and help- abused as children. ing others to break theirs to allow for ~Developmental assessments “The Silence” features Elsie healing to happen. For an hour, per- Boudreau, as she was the first of the son after person got their turn at the Alaskan victims to come forward to microphone, lauding Elsie Boudreau ~Speech screening confront the Catholic church about as the trail breaker, the silence the sexual abuse she suffered as a breaker and then telling their own child at the hands of former Nome story. Rita Blumenstein, a Yupik ~Hearing screening priest Jim Poole. After Boudreau elder from Nelson Island said, “Elsie made the abuse public, almost 300 opened the universe to our hidden victims of clergy sex abuse came for- problems. Now we can talk about it, ~Vision screening ward with civil claims, which forced and we need to talk about it if we are Registration for: the Diocese of Fairbanks to declare to have peace.” bankruptcy. As part of the bank- Former KTUU journalist Megan ruptcy plan and agreed settlements Baldino, who now works for Shell Kawerak Headstart with the victims, Bishop Kettler – Alaska, moderated the panel discus- who first denied that any such thing sion and said that covering the clergy Early Headstart could be possible in the church – abuse scandal caused her to re-ex- agreed to personally apologize to the amine her devout Catholic faith and Nome Preschool Association victims. The film culminates in the upbringing. She said that Catholic Kindergarten scenes where Kettler comes face to Diocese of Fairbanks officials had face with the unfathomable pain suf- been invited to the panel, but de- THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL/SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 9 Bob Madden Memorial Snowmachine Race

Photo by Sharon Keeney RACERS LINE UP — Left to right, John Bahnke, Chase Booth, Jarvis Miller and Tre West at the heat start.

Photos by Sharon Keeney SOLO — Christopher Reader was the only Junior Class Rider who com- peted with the older riders because no one else showed up in his class.

Photo top right: Results: CLOSE — Tre West and Johnny Photo by Nadja Roessek 1. John Bahnke III $2,700 Bahnke battling around a corner. 2. Nick Reader $1,020 REACHING HIGH — Roger 3. Tre West $680 Ozenna from Nome reaches 72 Photo right: inches in the Alaskan High Kick 4. Chase Booth MECHANIC TOO — Chase Booth 5. Jarvis Miller at the Nome NYO Extravaganza works on his machine between held at Nome Beltz High School 6. Amos Cruise heats. 7. Christopher Reader on April 15. 8. William Gray (scratched)

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Daisy P. Koonuk Angela, Kevin and Carter. Other rel- Virginia Ervin. atives are the Weyiouannas, Nay- Lily will always be remembered Angusuc oukpuks , Ningealooks, Eningowuks for her generosity, her wisdom, her and many others. reassuring strength during the hard- On December 7, 1935, Lloyd and est times; her wonderful sense of Margaret Koonuk welcomed Daisy humor and a laugh that would light P. Koonuk Angusuc. She joined up the room; and the love that she Rudolph, Ernest, Clyde, Katherine, In Loving Memory had for her family, friends and com- Maggie and Georgianne. Daisy was munity. raised by her uncle William and Lily M. Mayland Wilsa Ollockeok as their own. March 9, 1942 – Daisy’s step-siblings include Walter, April 11, 2011 Lawrence, Warren and Herbert, Geraldine Kiyutelluk, Alma Mullins, Lily Marion Mayland was born Ronald Lee Irrigoo Dorothy Bell and MaryAnn Bahnke March 9, 1942 in Koyuk to Archie February 18, 1966 - and other numerous relatives. and Alice Henry. She died on April April 29, 2011 Daisy completed school up to the 11, 2011 in Koyuk at the age of 69. eighth grade and lived a traditional Lily attended school up until the Former Nome resident Ronald lifestyle to the fullest extent. “Oh eighth grade in Koyuk. After finish- Lee Irrigoo died peacefully at home boy” could be heard from Daisy ing school she stayed home to help in Anchorage after a long illness at when she received fresh or cooked raise her brothers and sisters. She 6:20 a.m. on April 29. Native foods. She loved to skin sew later became a midwife and volun- Lily Marion Mayland A memorial was held at Anchor- and make other beautiful Native teer health aide. She also worked for age First Presbyterian Church the U.S. Postal Service as Ray- Chapel at 616 West 10th Avenue on loved preparing meals for the chil- mond’s postmaster assistant where continued on page 11 Ronald Lee Irrigoo she met Harold Pilcher, Sr. They dren. We will remember her maple were married soon after in 1968. To- bars, cookies, fruit cakes and pies. gether they had three children, She also worked at the Koyuk Clinic Harold Jr., Alice and Jennie. for 15 years as the janitor and took After her first marriage ended and great care of the old Koyuk clinic as while living in Nome, Lily met Paul if it were her own home. Mayland and they moved to Koyuk. Lily is survived by her brother Together they raised the children and Merlin Henry and wife Myra Henry; both loved to be out in the country. sisters Blanche Day, Lena Henry and Weather permitting, Auntie Lily, or sister-in-law Carol Henry; children Lil as many knew her, would be out Harold Pilcher Jr., Alice and hus- berry picking, ice fishing or setting band John Bioff and Jennie Pilcher; net. Whatever the seasonal activity, grandchildren Aaron Wilson, Jade she was ready. The East fork on the Pilcher, Iris Pilcher, Harold Pilcher Koyuk River was a home away from III, Paul Bioff, Amy Bioff, Sara home for her and family. During Bioff and Aries Pilcher-Fanroy; and fishing season, that is where one many nieces and nephews, family would find her. and friends. Daisy P. Koonuk Angusuc Lily was full of life! She took Lily is preceded in death by hus- great pride in anything she did. She band Paul Mayland, parents Archie crafts. In her younger days, she worked for 25 years at the Bering and Alice Henry, twin Henry sisters, would gather greens, berries and tra- Strait School District as a cook and baby girl Henry, brother Atmik ditional foods to put away. Henry, sisters Sophie Anasogak and In the 1950s she moved to Nome and met her husband Simon An- gusuc. The married on July 3, 1958 and raised her son, Dan, whose fa- Kawerak Inc. ther had died in a car accident in West Virginia before Dan was born. The family was completed with the Child Advocacy Center adoption of Dorothy, whom they Did You Know? Across 64. "Absolutely!" loved and treated as their own. The family moved to Fairbanks Children who have been victims of sexual abuse 1. Energy Down for a three-year period to allow 4. Idles Simon to attend machinist schooling are more likely to experience physical health 9. Follow 1. Astrological sign so he could work for the Gold Com- problems, such as headaches. 12. Cherished 2. King Mark's bride pany. After he completed training, 14. Settlement in Argyll and 3. Suppoorted, as with plants the family moved back to Nome, For more information, resources or help contact the Brute, Scotland 4. Anita Brookner's "Hotel du where they made their home. The 15. 1969 Peace Prize grp. ___" Child Advocacy Center at 443-4379 16. Period of development 5. Aces, sometimes family was deeply saddened in 1989 between youth and maturity 6. Old Indian copper coins when he died of a massive heart at- 18. Black gold worth 1/16 of a rupee tack. 19. Mum 7. School teachers and Daisy and Simon adopted Kevin 20. Jurassic plant-eater with a administrators Nelson Angusuc, Dan’s oldest child, New CHARR Program... small head and long neck 8. Dorm room staple for music whom they loved and cherished until and tail 9. Relating to the refraction of his death in February of 1996. The Contact Melissa Ford 22. An ascetic holy man, light day before she died, she let Dan and Hinduism 10. Assortment June know that she was very sick 443-7368 or 443-2531 24. Freezing rain 11. First-place and ready to be with the Lord. She for classes in Nome 25. Water frozen solid 12. Operatic villains, often expressed that she loved all her 26. "What's gotten ___ you?" 13. Tall upright megalith (pl.) grandchildren very much and all her Training for Alcohol 28. Someone who travels for 17. Swindled relatives in Shishmaref. Professionals www.alaskacharr.com pleasure 21. Body of work Daisy is survived by her son Dan, 31. Pressing importance 23. Cook, as clams wife June and girls Kayli, Jada and 33. Long live 27. Broadcasting (2 wds) Rhianna;daughter Dorothy; grand- 34. Group of families with a 29. "The Three Faces of ___" sons Jason, Miah and Koonuk, great- ...Same Great Instructor! common ancestor (pl.) 30. "Awesome!" (slang) grandchildren Kiernan, Alfred, 37. Expression of satisfaction 31. Discarded 38. Like a rainbow 32. Committee head 39. Billiard cushion 34. "60 Minutes" network 40. Friendly (acronym) 42. "Fiddler on the Roof" setting 35. "Well, ___-di-dah!" 44. Brook 36. Aardvark 45. Disc-operating system 38. ___-___; unsurpassed (acronym) 40. Intoxicating liquor 48. Long stories 41. Sanctified 50. Take back 43. Colors slightly May 5 - 11, 2011 52. Knickknacks 45. Small African mammal with 55. Mexican afternoon nap rodent-like incisors and Pressure mounts, but You do not have to go Caution, Cancer. Your star begins to 56. ___ grass, cultivated for its hooflike toes as always, you it alone, Aries. Lean Someone you least rise at work. Enjoy rise to the occasion, on those who lean on expect may be trying the ride, Libra. edible grain 46. A group of eight (pl.) Capricorn. Further you, and you will to pull a fast one on Sacrifices at home 57. Dec. 25 (pl.) 47. Hiding place education is needed make quick work of you. The rumors are make headway with before you tackle a a problem. A special unfounded. Turn a someone important 59. Compete 49. Thin line project at home. Look occasion calls for deaf ear and focus and get the wheels 60. Linen fabric 51. Query before "Here goes!" December 22– to an experienced March 21– much ado. June 22– on the matter at hand. September 23– of progress turning. January 19 friend. April 19 July 22 October 22 61. Writer Wharton 52. Didn't go straight 62. "To ___ is human ..." 53. "Aquarius" musical Think through your You may not be the The ambition in you The situation is 63. Bluish gray 54. Bank deposit? actions carefully this best of friends with comes out, and you out of your control, 58. Comprehend week, Aquarius. One a colleague, but that find yourself speaking so cast aside your misstep could bring doesn’t mean they out more and more. concerns and focus Last weekʼs answers everything crashing don’t have something Don’t worry about the on something you can down. A friend is worthwhile to egos you bruise, Leo. change, Scorpio. A blessed with good contribute. Listen It was meant to be. personal relationship Polaris Hotel January 20– news. April 20– to what they have July 23– October 23– deepens. February 18 May 20 to say, Taurus. August 22 November 21 Happy Mother’s Day!

Be careful whom you Doubt begins to Good grief, Virgo. An organization could team up with at work, creep in. Push it aside, Turns out you’re the use a helping hand. Now open for lunch: Pisces. Not everyone Gemini, and continue one to blame for the Step up, Sagittarius, is on board with your on. Finances improve problem, not all of and lend them your idea. Plans take shape with some creative those you’ve been support. The storm 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a little road trip budgeting. A favor pointing the finger at home comes to a over the weekend. is returned. at. Make amends conclusion, and you’re Dinner: February 19– Enjoy! May 21– August 23– now and correct the November 22– off the hook. March 20 June 21 September 22 issue quickly. December 21 4:30 p.m. - close

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Bob Lawrence, MD Food poisoning, a common name fluid administration. • Keep raw foods separate from pre- smell to determine if a food is safe. Alaska Family Doctor for food-borne illnesses, can be The best oral fluids are a bland pared foods especially during storage If there is question regarding a food’s According to the Center for Dis- caused by bacteria like E. coli or Sal- mix of water, electrolytes (salts), and or when preparing game or fish for preparation or storage, throw it out. ease Control and Prevention, roughly monella, viruses like Hepatitis A or sugar. Fluids may be purchased the freezer. If you or a family member con- 1 in 6 people contract a food-borne the Norwalk virus, or parasites like commercially (Pedialyte), made • Cook foods to at least a tempera- tracts a food borne illness, the CDC illness every year. Giardia. from a dilute sports drink (dilute ture of 145° F. This will kill most recommends initiating oral hydration Symptoms usually appear within a In many cases, it is not the organ- Gatorade), or mixed from home in- harmful organisms. as soon as possible. Then call your few hours, sometimes a few days, ism that causes the illness, but a gredients. Taking the fluid in sips •Refrigerate perishable foods within doctor if the diarrheal illness is ac- after eating contaminated foods like toxin released by the organism. This every minute or so allows much of two hours of preparation. Put food companied by: is why certain forms of food poison- the fluid to be absorbed even if vom- in the freezer that will not be eaten • Fever over 101.5º F. ing can occur even after a contami- iting or diarrhea continues. within 48 hours. • Blood in the stools. nated food is cooked: the bacteria Antibiotics are rarely needed to • Thaw frozen foods in the refrigera- • Prolonged vomiting that prevents may be killed, but the toxin remains treat food poisoning. If diarrhea lasts tor, under running water, or in a mi- keeping liquid down. active in the food. more than 3 days, doctors often order crowave. Avoid thawing foods at • Signs of dehydration like dizziness, Typically, it is hard to know ex- a study of the stool to determine room temperature. dry mouth, or decreased urination. actly which organism is causing which organism is causing the symp- • Throw out suspicious foods. Many • Diarrhea lasting more than three vomiting and diarrhea after eating toms. Then if appropriate, antibi- bacteria and toxins are tasteless, days. food suspected to be contaminated otics can be selected to target the odorless, and cannot be destroyed by with a bacteria, virus, or parasite, es- offending germ. cooking. Do not rely on taste or pecially early in the course of an ill- It is important to remember that ness. vomiting and diarrhea are natural Therefore, regardless of the cause, means by which the body flushes out unwashed vegetables, poorly pre- early treatment is always the same: harmful germs and toxins. Using pared clams, pasta salads sitting at patients are encouraged to stay hy- anti-diarrhea agents for diarrhea as- room temperature for several hours, drated with small sips of oral fluids. sociated with food poisoning can be or meat that has been thawed and re- This may be difficult at first when dangerous because the medication Arctic Trading Post chilled without cooking. The symp- everything seems to come right back slows this process and can allow toms begin as abdominal cramping up or pass straight through, but early overgrowth of the harmful organism. followed by nausea, diarrhea, and hydration is what can make the dif- Prevention of food poisoning is 443-2686 vomiting. In otherwise healthy peo- ference between a mild illness that straightforward: ple the diarrhea and vomiting end in passes and a life-threatening event • Wash your hands, cooking utensils, 24 to 48 hours. that requires hospitalization and I.V. and food preparation surfaces often. •More Obituaries continued from page 10 Nome and Anchorage. In Nome, he Northwest Medical and ProCare for hunted birds, moose, seal and wal- providing medical equipment; and Wednesday, May 4. He will be rus. He bravely climbed cliffs for buried this summer near other fam- the many who visited him. bird eggs. From setting nets for He is survived by daughters ily in Nome, a home he loved so salmon near the family cabin at Cape Cut flowers, much and missed. Christine and Janelle of Hawaii; Nome, fishing the rivers and ice fish- mother Maggie; brothers Walton, Born and raised in Nome, Ronnie ing, Ronnie loved to fish. He took graduated from Nome-Beltz High Bernard Jr., Kevin; and sisters Mar- every opportunity to fish with An- ilyn and Connie, all of Anchorage. School in 1984. He married Frances chorage buddies on any lake, river or Arnold of Kotzebue in August 1987. He has many aunts, uncles, nieces, plants, gifts and the sea, even with a failing body. He They had two beautiful daughters, nephews and cousins from Homer to always looked forward to the start of Kaktovik. He is greatly missed by Christine and Janelle, who live on fishing season by dipnetting for the Big Island of Hawaii. all. hooligan at Twenty Mile River, Ronald was preceded in death by Ronnie worked for the Alaska clamming at Ninilchik, dip netting Gold Company in Nome after grad- father Bernard Sr., wife Frances; pa- candy! for salmon in Chitnina, fishing at uating from high school until the mid ternal grandparents Clarence Sr. and Ship Creek, Seward, and Russian Mildred Irrigoo; and maternal grand- 90s. Soon after, he moved to An- River. chorage to be with family and parents Lawrence and Rosie Ku- Ronnie was taken good care of by lukhon. worked as an RV mechanic until his the many nurses, doctors, respiratory health failed. therapists, lifters and pharmacists at In 2009 he accepted God as his the Alaska Native Medical Center. lord and savior. God’s grace was He especially liked the staff of the shown by Ronnie’s bravery in the critical care unit and fifth floor. last few years, and God’s mercy was Thank you to St. Elias, Providence given by Ronnie’s peaceful passing. Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage Ronnie loved to hunt, fish and firefighters and paramedics for their crab with family and friends in kindness and professionalism;



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Those interested in testifying Alaska Redistricting Board Tuesday which would then snake southward to than east-west,” Erickson said. minded. “You need to consider language can attend at the Legislative Informa- morning, April 26. the Kuskokwim Peninsula, then go Laura Lawrence: The plan to take when drawing voting districts,” Karmun tion Office via the east entrance of the Board members Marie N. Greene of east toward the Canadian border and Marshall, Russian River and Shish- said. “There is no need to divide people State Building on Front Street from 9 Kotzebue, CEO of NANA Regional drop abruptly south, ending short of maref into District 39 and pairing dis- any more than we have. People love to a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Corp., and PeggyAnn McConnochie, a Cordova and Valdez. A plan from the tricts 39 and 40 to keep Senate District realtor from Juneau attended along with Bush Caucus was very roughly similar T makes the most sense to her. board attorney Michael White and ARB in several variations to the proposed Louie Green Sr. went for ARB Op- The family of Lily M. Mayland thanks the following staffer Jim Ellis. The board has en- option from AFFD in having District tions 1 and 2—with compact maps that organizations and individuals for their support in dorsed two options of its own and sev- 39 extend east from St. Lawrence Is- include raising the boundary of District celebrating the life of Lily M. Mayland; City of Koyuk, eral options from private groups. land to Canada and drop southward 39 to include Shishmaref (pop. 563) on Native Village of Koyuk, N.S.H.C. and Health Aides, The board has the task to carve up along the border way below Tok. The the north and easing the boundary south- ThankKoyuk you! Search and Rescue, Era Aviation, Bering Air, Aero House and Senate districts to achieve a Bush Caucus plan maximized Voting ward to take Russian Mission (pop.414) Services, Kawerak, Inc., Koyuk Covenant Church, Native population in each that can be only a Rights Act districts for representation and Marshall (pop. 312) from District 38. Village of Buckland. Tommy Sampson, Clara Mae Sagoonik, few percent short of equal. Based on of Alaska Natives in rural Alaska. “They are the only two plans I’ve the state’s 2010 Census that means the Nonetheless, people testified they seen that satisfy people I’ve talked Morris Nassuk and Audrey Hadley, Jolene Nassuk, John and population of 710,231 needed to be di- did not think pulling the eastern bound- to,” he said. Beda Prentice, Steven and Anita Ballot, Allen and Molly vided by 40 House districts to find the ary over to Canada was a good idea. The two plans are identical except Kimoktoak, Melvin and Rosemary Otton, Reggie and Evelyn magic target number for a district, Think of what would happen to these for slight variations in state senate dis- Okitkon, Bob and Lola Hannon, Leo Charles Sr. and Becky which turned out to be 17,755. The far-flung map configurations in 10 years trict pairings. Anasogak, Tom and Elvina Naranjo, Trooper Hatch, Helen state population grew by 83,299 over after the 2020 Census when rural popu- Gary Longley felt the same. “Op- Kimoktoak, Tracey Kimoktoak, Josie Stiles, Jake Kenick, Nurse the last decade, meaning some districts lation would further decline, said sev- tions 1 and 2 look good,” he said. Bobbie Joe, Randall Dewey, Daniel “Oodo” Douglas, Dee Dee with added factor of population shifts eral people—reconfiguring would be “That keeps our district intact. I don’t Adams, Ruby Nassuk, Dennis Adams and Lucille Charles, Clifford need to be redrawn. The board has a “ugly” for future generations. If the pop- like it where the district is spread Charles, Arlene Charles, Grace Morris, Kimberly Kavairlook, strict timeline for getting the redistrict- ulation goes up, districts 39 and 40 may across to the Canadian border. That ing job done with a deadline of June 13 need a thousand or two more people, AFFR plan is ridiculous.” Darlene Dewey. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all to draft a plan for final adoption. How depending on population shifts. Marcia Davis, general counsel for the kindness and support that you have shown. Please forgive us the ARB will balance competing inter- “This clear over to the Canadian Calista Corp., said she wants to see a if we have missed anyone. From our family to yours, God Bless. ests and level out district population border stuff makes it almost impossi- plan where the corporation would not numbers will be newsworthy. ble for a representative to keep in touch be spread over four districts. Calista Consistent with the Alaska Consti- with the constituency,” Jana Varrati would like to bring its lower river vil- In loving memory of tution and the Voting Rights Act, dis- said. “Unless they had a personal plane lages of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Christopher George tricts have to be refigured every 10 they wouldn’t make enough money along with its upper river villages along years each decennial census to ensure through fundraising. That makes a per- the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers to Johnson-Ozenna fair and equal representation. Districts son subject to big money from indus- keep dominant language and subsis- cannot be redrawn in a way that di- trial corporations and yields undue tence practices together for a strong June 17 , 2007- lutes the power of minority votes, an influence on an individual.” Yupik voice. She would be all right April 27, 2009 issue germane to redrawing rural So said Mitch Erickson: “East-west with transferring Marshall and Russian Alaska districts. Currently the state has doesn’t make a lot of sense.” River out of District 38. We love you, miss you, nine Voting Rights Districts—six The central area of a drawn-out dis- “They will be well taken care of won’t forget you, you’ll House districts and three Senate dis- be in our hearts forever. tricts. The board has to avoid losing Love always, your mom, these nine VRAs—and keep people dad, little brother and happy on shared language, regional extended family. corporation interests and energy plans. Plastic-coated maps lined the walls of Council Chambers where citizens In Loving Memory of took a seat one-by-one at the table to Bonnie June Johnson address the board concerning two pro- posed board options and several op- June 30, 1935 - May 8, 2007 tions submitted by private coalitions Those we love don’t go away. that would affect Districts 39 and 40. They walk beside us each and every Mostly, what they agreed they didn’t day. Unseen, unheard, but always like was a plan submitted by Alaskans For Fair Districting and other private near, still loved, still missed and very groups that would have District 39 dear. I love and miss you Grandma Bonnie, stretch in a narrower strip from St. Photo by Sandra L. Medearis Lawrence Island all the way east to WHAT DO YOU THINK?—Alaska Redistricting Board Members Peg- Amanda June Canada, taking in Arctic Village in the gyAnn McConnochie (l) and Marie N. Greene take public comment on Laura Patrick northeast and extend south to include House district map adjustments to make everyone’s vote count equally. Church Services Directory

Bible Baptist Church Service Schedule, 443-2144 Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship Hour 11 a.m. WakeWake UpUp ToTo TheThe Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West Third, 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Small Group Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Community United Methodist BreakfastBreakfast Club!Club! 2nd Ave. West, 443-2865 Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thrift Shop — Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Nome Covenant Church 101 Bering St. 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Join Lon Swanson on the Breakfast Club Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Youth Group 7 p.m. (call 443-7218 for location) for News, Weather and Sports each weekday Friday Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Nome Presbyterian Church morning from 7 to 9 AM. On Fridays, listen 405 E. 5th Ave, 443-5450 Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. for the Riddle Machine for a chance to win a Wednesday Praising & Bible Study 7 p.m. solar powered radio. Find out what hap- Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th & Bering, 443-5295 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. pened in our world overnight...and what’s Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side coming up for the day. It’s like a fresh, River of Life Assembly of God, 443-5333 hot cup of coffee with The Breakfast Club! Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 443-5527 Corner of Steadman & King Place Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 p.m. Seventh-Day Adventist (Icy View), 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd & Division, 443-2805 Sunday Prayer Meeting 9:30 a.m. AM-850 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. & Worship Service 11 a.m. THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 13 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday•(907) 443-5235•Fax (907)443-5112 e-mail [email protected]

Employment     NSEDC Employment Opportunity and installation specs and plans; oversee bidding mal diesel mechanic training and resident of the        ! "#   !  "#    and awarding of contracts; direct and manage Norton Sound region is preferred. Norton Sound Economic Development Corpo- project inspections; and other activities to ensure The closing date for this position is open until ration (NSEDC) is currently recruiting for the proper project execution and completion of proj- filled. For a complete job description and appli- following positions: ects following company, state and federal proce- cation go to www.nsedc.com     Northern NSSP Assistant Manager (Nome) will dures, practices and standards. Qualifications: assist the Northern NSSP Operations Manager in Bachelorʼs Degree in architecture, construction Interested applicants should send a resume and all capacities of Northern NSSP Operations for management, engineering, project management complete NSEDC employment application to:        crab, halibut, cod and other fisheries products, in- or related field required. Tiffany Martinson, Human Resources Director cluding but not limited to: marketing, inventory, re- Norton Sound Economic Development Corpo- PO Box 358 ThisThis 1616 unitunit propertyproperty hashas a grossgross porting, production, tender operations, packaging ration is currently accepting applications for Nome, AK 997672 & shipping; quality control, plant upkeep and main- Tender Vessel Engineer . This is a (907) 443-2477 inincomecome ofof overover tenance; supervision of crew and continued im- Seasonal/Temporary position. (907) 443-2478-fax provement of Northern NSSP operations. Summary of Job Responsibilities: (888) 650-2477-toll free $19,$19,000000 per mmonth!onth! Norton Sound Economic Development Corpo- The Tender Vessel Engineer oversees the, main- [email protected] ration is currently recruiting for a Special Proj- tenance, repair, service, and offseason storage of All positions are Open Until Filled. OwnerOwner keptkept detaileddetailed recordsrecords ofof     ects Coordinator. the F/T Inaliq, F/T Egavik, F/T Norton Bay, F/T NSEDC offers a competitive salary and excellent ThisThis homehome waswas originallyoriginally builtbuilt inin thethe The Special Projects Coordinator will be respon- Golovin Bay, the Besboro Barge, and any other benefits package. Please see our website to view expensesexpenses andand income.income. sible for providing technical guidance and coordi- NSEDC-owned or contracted vessels. NSEDC the full job description and to download the appli- 1900’s;1900’s; featuredffeeattuured inin thethe historichis toric hhomesomes nate projects as assigned. The projects will often vessel operations are directed by NSSP Opera- cation at www.nsedc.com, or contact NSEDC at ManyMany unitsunits havehave beenbeen reregistrygisttrry inin thethe NomeNome Library,Library, itit hashas a be new construction or installation projects, but tions Managers; therefore coordination between (800) 650-2248. 4/7 tfn remodeled;remodeled; thisthis propertyproperty isis inin reallyreally ccoolool floorfloor pplanlan aanandnd hashas hadhad can encompass a range of projects, including re- the positions are critical. The length of the season searching the feasibility of new programs and the depends on the amount of off-season attention the fantasticfantastic sshape.hape. somesome majormaajjor upgrades!upgrades! A projectproject effectiveness of current programs. The position vessels require. homehome but worthwortthh thetthhe trouble!ttrrouble! will study project feasibility; prepare proposals and Qualifications:   MotivatedMotivated seller!seller! grant requests to funding agencies; provide and High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum $99,000$99,00 0 monitor project budgets and expenses; coordinate of three (3) years experience working in vessel in Legals and review detailed construction, architectural, maintenance, repair and Service is required. For- IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA            SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME CASE NO: 2NO-11-00115CI www.nomesweethomes.com Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is In the Matter of a Change of Name for: Jane A. Murphy-Olson. committed to providing quality health services Current name of Adult and promoting wellness within our people and Notice of Petition to Change Name A petition has been filed in the Superior Court environment. (Case # 2NO-11-00115CI) requesting a name change from (current name) Jane A. Murphy- MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” Olson to Jane A. Murphy. A hearing on this re- NSHC is currently recruiting for the following positions: quest will be held on May 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm at NOW taking applications for one-bedroom Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street PO Box unfurnished apartments, heat included 1110 Nome, AK. • Community Health Aide, Gambell • Village Health Services Director 4/21-28-5/5-12 “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” • Community Health Aide, Brevig • Pharmacist IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided STATE OF ALASKA • Employee Benefits Manager, HR • Secretary, CAMP Dept SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME •Rent based on income for eligible households IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development • SPD Technician (Warehouse Clerk) • Outpatient Unit Clerk TIMOTHY R. RUDY, 515 Steadman Street, Nome • Patient Accounts Representative • Environmental Services Manager Deceased. Case No. 2NO-11- 12 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS EQUAL Notice is hereby given Peter J. Adsuna has been OPPORTUNITY For a complete list of our vacancies and more information, please appointed personal representative of the above- EMPLOYER entitled estate. All persons having claims against go to www.nortonsoundhealth.org or visit the NSHC Human said deceased are required to present their claims (907) 443-5220 Resources Department. within four months after the date of first publication PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 Claims must be presented to Peter J. Adsuna, c/o Norton Sound Health Corporation Lewis & Thomas, P.C., Box 61, Nome, Alaska NSHC Human Resources Department 99762, or filed with this Court at P.O. Box 1110, Nome, Alaska 99762. 306 W 5th Ave DATED this 13th day of April, 2011. Nome, AK 99762 H. Conner Thomas, Arctic ICANS — Attorney for Personal Representative, Box 6l, 907-443-4530 Nome, AK 99762 4/21-28; 5/5 A nonprofit cancer NSHC offers competitive wages and benefits. NSHC will apply CITY OF NOME Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, Veteran PUBLIC NOTICE survivor support group. Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree O-11-04-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 1-800-478-9355 prescribed under federal and state laws, all applicants are subject to a CHAPTER 17.10 OF THE NOME CODE OF OR- pre-employment background check and drug screen. DINANCES TO ADD AN EXEMPTION FOR SALES MADE TO OR BY CONTRACTORS ON STATE FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, Arctic ICANS next meeting AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADOPT REGULATIONS, ADDING NEW SEC- TIONS REGARDING: THE BURDEN OF ES- The Nome Cancer support group will meet at the XYZ Center on TABLISHING AN EXEMPTION, FILING Job Vacancy Notice AMENDED RETURNS, OBTAINING AN EXTEN- SION FOR FILING A RETURN, RESTRICTING Thursday, May 5 • 7:30 p.m. USE OF SALES TAX RETURN INFORMATION, Sitnasuak Native Corporation is recruiting for office personnel in AND ALLOCATING PARTIAL TAX PAYMENTS. LIMITING PENALTY ON OVERDUE TAX TO the Nome Corporate office! FIFTEEN PERCENT, INCREASING INTEREST Dr. Bob Lawrence will discuss, ON DELINQUENT TAX PAYMENTS TO FIF- Job Title: Special Board Assistant TEEN PERCENT, REPEALING AND REENACT- Medical Mission to Haiti. Remember ING SECTIONS RELATED TO ESTIMATING Company: Sitnasuak Native Corporation TAX DUE AND ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES, to bring books for books exchange. Schedule: Monday-Friday -8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CLARIFYING THE SITUS OF A TAXABLE TRANSACTION AND ADDING DEFINITIONS Location:Position is based in Nome, Alaska For more information call 443-5726. O-11-04-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 BY ADOPTION OF A NEW CHAPTER 10.50 Duties: The Special Board Assistant is responsible for providing high level TITLED, SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL, TO administrative support to the Sitnasuak Native Corporation Board of REGULATE SMOKING IN EATING ESTAB- Directors. Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Sitnasuak LISHMENTS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND TAXIS. The Alaska Department of Native Corporation Board which involves the following: screen calls, These ordinances had first reading at the regular manages schedules, makes travel and lodging arrangements, including meeting of the Nome City Council on April 25, Fish and Game and the per diem calculation, sorts mail and responds to general inquires from the 2011 at 7:30 PM and were passed to second Help us reading, public hearing and final passage at a reg- Partnership for Citizen board of directors. Preparation of draft correspondence and reports, draft ular meeting of the Council scheduled for May 9, Science is looking for presentations, and meeting coordination. 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 102 Division Street. Copies of volunteers to survey for the ordinances are available in the office of the find Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED (General City Clerk. wood frogs now through Education Degree) required. Two years demonstrated administrative 4/28-5/5 June. For more information assistant experience required. College degree preferred but not required. PUBLIC NOTICE frogs! or to get involved, visit our Valid Alaska Drivers License and safe driving record required. Ability to Alaska Department of Environmental Conser- vation (ADEC) website at www.akfrogs.net, type at least 50 wpm with accuracy. Computer, keyboarding, and office Wastewater Discharge Authorization skills are required. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Program or contact Marian Snively at required. Must possess strong research, writing, and verbal 555 Cordova Street 907-267-2893. communication skills. Strong organizational skills required. Must be Anchorage, Alaska 99501 dependable, self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF AN Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality. This position is expected to ALASKA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (APDES) occasionally attend evening meetings, or meetings out of town, which PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TO WATERS OF requires time and/or travel during evenings, weekends, and holidays. THE UNITED STATES A Permit, Fact Sheet and associated documents Closing date: May 13, 2011 are available for review. For inquiries or to request copies of documents, contact: Want to ADEC Contact: Allan Nakanishi, P.E. SNC offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and retirement 555 Cordova Street Anchorage, AK 9901 Contribute? 907-269.4028 To apply: Obtain an employment application from the Human Resources [email protected] office at Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Upstairs of the Bonanza Express Store. Contact: Cynthia Olanna, Human Resources Manager at 387-1228 Public Notice Issuance Date: April 29, 2011 Nome Make your Public Notice Expiration Date: May 31, 2011 Animal or email: [email protected] with questions. Permit No.:AK0053627-1 Shelter Applicant: Alaska Gold Company Rock Creek donations MineP.O. Box 640 Sitnasuak Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and con- Nome, AK 99762 ducts shareholder and descendant preference hiring under P.L. 93-638. Proposed Project and Location: today! The Alaska Gold Company operates the Rock Creek Mine located near Nome, Alaska. The pro- posed APDES permit AK-0053627-1 would au- thorize the discharge treated wastewater to Rock Creek is from the Rock Creek Mine tailings stor- Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of dog/cat food when you age facility, the main pit, and recycle water pond. The permit authorizes discharges while the mine adopt a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other do- remains in temporary closure status (i.e., no ac- tive process operations or tailings deposited to nations are always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! TSF during the term of this permit). The permit in- cludes effluent limits and monitoring requirements for proposed discharges to Rock Creek. The ef- Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet • 443.5212 or 443.5262 4/28-5/5 continued on page 14 14 THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET • More Legals cation, and associated documents are available motions for waiver or petitions for confidentiality 059” in the Find the Matter search box. auxiliary aids or service, or alternative com- continued from page 13 for public review at the ADEC offices located in were filed with the application. To comment on this filing, please file your munication formats, please contact Joyce Mc- fluent limits are both technology- and water qual- Anchorage and Fairbanks. Please contact the of- You may obtain information about this ap- comments by 4:30 p.m. May 23, 2011, at the Gowan at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at ity-based. No mixing zones are authorized. fice of your choice to arrange for hard copies of plication by contacting John Andrew Leman, Commissionʼs address given above or via our 1-800-390-2782, or TTY (907) 276-4533 or Tentative Determination: the documents to be available for your review. Attorney for UVEC, at Kemppel, Huffman and website at: send a request via electronic mail to ADEC has tentatively determined to issue a dis- 555 Cordova Street Ellis, P.C., 255 East Fireweed Lane, Suite 200, https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/What- [email protected] by May 16, 2011. charge permit to the above listed applicant. Anchorage, AK 99501 Anchorage, Alaska 99503, (907) 277-1604. sNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx DATED at Anchorage, Alaska this 29th day of April, Public Comments: 907-269-4028 The complete filing is also available for in- Please reference the docket number and 2011. Written comments or requests for a public hear- 610 University Avenue spection at the Commissionʼs office at 701 include a statement that youʼve filed a copy of REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA ing on the APDES draft permit must be submitted Fairbanks, AK 99709 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK the comments with UVEC at the address given Robert M. Pickett within 30 days of the issuance of this public no- 907-451-2136 99501; (907) 276-6222, or may be viewed at above. Chairman tice. Please direct written comments and requests the Commissionʼs website at Individuals or groups of people with dis- 5/5 to the attention of Allan Nakanishi, P.E. at the ad- If you would like further information or to see any http://rca.alaska.gov by typing Docket “U-11- abilities, who require special accommodations, dress or email identified above. All comments additional supporting technical documents, con- should include the name, address, and telephone tact Allan Nakanishi, P.E. number of the commenter and a concise state- The documents are also accessible from the ment of comment on the permit condition(s) and ADEC website at: the relevant facts upon which the comment is http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/wwdp/index.htm based. Comments of either support or concern Disability Reasonable Accommodation Notice that are directed at specific, cited permit require- The State of Alaska, Department of Environmen- ments are appreciated. Mailed comments and re- tal Conservation complies with Title II of the Amer- quests must be postmarked on or before the icans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a expiration date of the public notice. person with a disability who may need a special ADEC will consider all comments in making the accommodation in order to participate in this pub- final decision and will answer the comments in a lic process, please contact Deborah Pock at (907) Response to Comments that will be issued when 269-0291 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770- ADEC issues a final permit. The Response to 8973/TTY or dial 711 within 30 days of publication Comments will be made available to the public. of this notice to ensure that any necessary ac- Any interested person may submit a written re- commodations can be provided. quest for a public hearing if no hearing has al- 5/5 ready been scheduled. A request for a public hearing shall state the nature of the issues to be NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF UTILITY raised, as well as the requesterʼs name, address TRANSFER and telephone number. ADEC will hold a public The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF hearing whenever ADEC finds, on the basis of re- ALASKA (Commission) gives notice that on April quests, a significant degree of public interest in a 25, 2011, UNALAKLEET VALLEY ELECTRIC draft permit. ADEC may also hold a public hearing COOPERATIVE, INC. (UVEC) filed an application if a hearing might clarify one or more issues in- (Docket U-11-059) requesting the transfer of a volved in a permit decision or for other good rea- portion of Certificate of Public Convenience and son in ADECʼs discretion. Necessity (Certificate) No. 18 from MATANUSKA ADEC will transmit the final permit, fact sheet ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. (MEA), to (amended as appropriate), and Response to UVEC. MEA provides electric public utility service Comments to anyone who provided comments in the area of Unalakleet, Alaska. UVEC is re- during the public review period or requested to be questing transfer of the portion of CPCN No. 18 notified of ADEC final decision. encompassing the Unalakleet Service Area from DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS OR MEA to UVEC. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING: May 31, The Commission has not assessed the com- 2011 at 5:00 p.m. AST pleteness of the application. If the application is Administrative Record: incomplete under 3 AAC 48.648, the Commission The APDES draft permit, fact sheet, permit appli- may reject the application by May 16, 2011. No

Bering Straits Native Corporation Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. TO BE HELD IN NOME, ALASKA

Shareholders who are at least 18 years of age and wish to run for one of the five Board of Directorʼs seats open for election are requested to send a letter of intent, including current address, telephone number and a RESUME listing qualifications to: Nominating Committee Bering Straits Native Corporation P.O. Box 1008 Nome, Alaska 99762 IMPORTANT- all letters of intent & resume must be postmarked by June 14, 2011 4/28-5/5 Seawall 4/26 Leroy Martin, 20, was arrested and re- AMCC for Drunk on Licensed Premises. manded into AMCC for Violating Conditions of During this reporting period we had 10 persons 4/6-8/25 Felony Probation. taken to the hospital/AMCC for Title 47 Hold. 4/30 Gloria Wilson, 33, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Criminal Trespass 1° and Violating Conditions of Probation. Lorraine Ivanoff, 23, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Driving under the Influence, Driving State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (907) 443-3444 and the without a Valid Driverʼs License, Driving Without Insurance and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Contractor: Phillips and Jordan, Inc. (909) 799-7400 5/1 Yvonne Aukon, 23, was arrested and re- manded to AMCC on a Warrant. 5/2 Bertha Iya, 35, was arrested and remanded to Invite you to attend Trooper Beat Post-Award Conference On April 29, four Golovin men were charged in Nome Court for the taking of a brown bear sow Public Information Meeting and cub that were in a den near Rocky Point / Golovin Bay. Investigation revealed that, after shooting the bears, the party left the bears unsal- NOME-COUNCIL MILEPOST 62-73.6 project vaged in the den except for one claw removed from the sow. None of the persons who partici- pated in the shooting was a licensed hunter. (Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements) Those charged were Lance Sampson, Thomas “Gus” Sampson, Justin Fagerstrom, and Larry Fagerstrom. Tuesday May 10, 5:30 p.m. ~ 7:30 p.m.

The Nome Wrestling Team has to postpone at the Nome City Hall Council Chambers the raffle drawing until Dec. 3. State law requires that all tickets have be sold before a drawing can be held. Information will be provided regarding project employment, economic opportunities, along with an People with questions can contact Coach overview of the project and project contact data. Homelvig at 443-3586 5/5 Court

Week ending 4/29 or consume alcohol nor enter or remain on the premise of any bar or liquor store; Training Surcharge: pay to the court the following surcharge within 10 days: count Civil Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of any peace officer for alcohol. 001: $100.00; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant arrested and taken to a correctional State of Alaska, Dept of Revenue, CSSD vs. Charles, Clifford B.; Petition for Order re State of Alaska v. Johnnie J.L. Ferreira (1/19/80); Dismissal; Count I Assault 4°; Filed facility and is being sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore IT IS OR- PFD or Native Dividend by the DAʼs Office 4/22/11. DERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 Small Claims State of Alaska v. Rodney Whitt (8/25/62); Disorderly Conduct; Date of offense: 4/22/11; to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Credit Union 1 vs. Olanna, Maryann; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 5 Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defen- Credit Union 1 vs. Trigg, Warren; Small Claims $2500 or Less days, 5 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay un- dant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is sus- Savoonga Native Store vs. Noongwook, Sally; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail suspended $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training pended and must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection Savoonga Native Store vs. Toolie, Mitchell; SC More Than $2500: 1 Deft. Cert Mail Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail Savoonga Native Store vs. Annogiyuk, Robert; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail 10/22/11; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- time is ordered served; Special Condition of Probation—Imprisonment: Defendant Savoonga Native Store vs. Noongwook, Raquel; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no vi- shall serve the following term of imprisonment: 60 days; Defendant to report to Savoonga Native Store vs. Niksik, Ada; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail olations of law; Shall not consume alcohol. AMCC by 5/16/11 at 4:00PM to serve her sentence; The Court recommends the Savoonga Native Store vs. Miklahook, Crystal; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail State of Alaska v. Tina Raymond (1/10/89); 2NO-08-873CR Order; In response to the Seaside Center; General and Other Special Conditions of Probation; Probation ex- Savoonga Native Store vs. Noongwook, Hannah; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail Stateʼs motion, with good cause being shown, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the pires 4/22/13; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated Credit Union 1 vs. Vaughan, Crystal Mae; Small Claims $2500 or Less conviction in this case is SET ASIDE and the underlying criminal case is DIS- when defendant reports as ordered to jail to serve the term of imprisonment. Credit Union 1 vs. Kulowiyi, Mary A.; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail MISSED; SO ORDERED this 27th day of April 2011; Bradley N. Gater, Magistrate. State of Alaska v. Ronald Katchatag (3/30/91); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: MCA; Rural Credit Services vs. Gologergen, Sterling; Small Claims More than $2500 State of Alaska v. Cheri Apangalook (3/14/85); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Filed by the DAʼs Office 4/27/11. Criminal ATN: 110129292; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked State of Alaska v. Zachary A. Nashalook; 2NO-09-809CR Notice to Withdraw Petition State of Alaska v. Nicholas Anasogak (12/29/75); Dismissal; Count I and II/Charge 001 and imposed: 30 days from count 2; All other terms and conditions of probation in to Revoke Probation filed on 4/26/11; PTR filed on: 4/26/11; Filed by the DAʼs Of- and 002: Assault 4-DV; Filed by the DAʼs Office 4/26/11. the original judgment remain in effect. fice 4/27/11. State of Alaska v. Thomas Tocktoo (9/6/72); Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense: 4/22/11; State of Alaska v. Vallena Ruth Tuell (11/23/81); Order Suspending Imposition of Sen- State of Alaska v. Zachary A. Nashalook; 2NO-10-353CR Notice to Withdraw Petition Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 39 days, 29 days suspended; tence and Providing for Probation; Count 001: MICS 4-Possess Any Amount IA, IIA; to Revoke Probation filed on 4/26/11; PTR filed on: 4/26/11; Filed by the DAʼs Of- Unsuspended 1 day shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Sur- Date of offense: 11/19/10; Defendant came before court 4/22/11 with counsel, Sam fice 4/27/11. charge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to: Severin (OPA) and the DA present; It appearing to the satisfaction of this court that AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid the ends of justice and the best interests of the public, as well as the defendant, will through this court within 10 days; Probation until 4/25/12; Shall comply with all court be served thereby, IT IS ORDERED that the sentencing of the defendant is sus- orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of pended for a period of Two Years and the defendant is placed on probation to the these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess Department of Corrections under the conditions of probation listed below; Police THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 15

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Alaska Court System’s Larry’s Auto and Repair Family Law Nome Photos Self-Help Center A free public service that answers questions & provides forms about 907-443-4111 family cases including divorce, dissolution, custody and visitation, child support and paternity. www.state.ak.us/courts/selfhelp.htm Photos of Nome & Western Alaska (907) 264-0851 (Anc) 316 Belmont St., Nome, AK (866) 279-0851 (outside Anc) nomephotos.com • [email protected]

Kap-Sun Enders Chukotka - Alaska Inc. Financial Services Professional* New York Life Insurance Company 514 Lomen Avenue Licensed Agent “The store that sells real things.” CA Ins. Lic.# OF 55163 Unique and distinctive gifts Boarding WA # 164039 AK # 11706 Native & Russian handicrafts, 701 West 8th Ave., Suite 900 Furs, Findings, Books, and Beads Grooming Anchorage, AK 99501 Pet Supplies Tel. 907.257.6424 Tel. 907.522.9405 C.O.D. Orders welcome Fax. 907.257.5224 Cel. 907.529.6306 VISA, MasterCard, and Discover ac cept ed (907) 443-2490 [email protected] 1-800-416-4128 • (907) 443-4128 Open: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Company You Keep® Fax (907) 443-4129 & Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. *Registered Representative offering securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, Located next to AC on Chicken Hill A Licensed Insurance Agency, 701 W 8th Ave, Ste 900, Anchorage, AK 99501 • 907 279 6471

NOME FUNERAL SERVICES NOME OUTF IT TERS in association with YOUR complete hunting & fishing store Trinh’s Gift Baskets Anchorage Funeral Home and Crematory & Authorized AT&T Retailer 1-800-478-9355 443-6768 & 304-2355 (888) 369-3003 located next to Nome Outfitters Arctic ICANS OPEN M-F 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat & Sun toll free in Alaska A nonprofit cancer 120 West First Avenue survivor support group. (907) 443-2880 or Alaska Owned 1-800-680-NOME For more information call COD, credit card & special orders On-Line-Caskets-Urns-Markers-Flowers-etc. welcome * Free delivery to airport 443-5726. OPEN M-F 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.alaskanfuneral.com Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 443-5211

Home Loans You Can UseTM Hilde Stapgens, CMB, AMP Mortgage Originator (# AK 193345) 100 Calais Drive, Anchorage AK 99503 Phone: 888-480-8877 Fax: 888-743-9633 Checker Cab [email protected] www.HomeLoansYouCanUse.com Leave the driving to us FREE PRE-QUALIFICATION — CALL OR APPLY ONLINE Nome Discovery B ERING S EA Tours W OMEN’ S Day tours Evening excursions G ROUP Custom road trips 302 E. Front Street Gold panning • Ivory carving P. O. Box 633 BSWG provides services to survivors of violent crime and Tundra tours promotes violence-free lifestyles in the Bering Strait region. CUSTOM TOURS! Nome, AK 99762 24-Hours Crisis Line “Don’t leave Nome without 1-800-570-5444 or hooking-up with Richard at Nome Discovery Tours!” (907) 443-3838 (800) 354-4606 1-907-443-5444 • fax: 907-443-3748 — Esquire Magazine March 1997 EMAIL [email protected] (907) 443-2814 www.aurorainnome.com [email protected] P.O. Box 1596 Nome, AK 99762

Builders Supply 24 hours Don C. Bradford Jr., CLU a day Chartered Life Underwriter AK 704 Seppala Drive 7 days/wk R P Appliance Sales and Parts ALASKA Alaska Retirement Planning Plumbing – Heating – Electrical Welding Gas and Supplies POISON www.akrp.com Email: [email protected] Representatives registered with and securities offered through 1535 N. Street, Unit A Hardware Tools Steel PlanMember Securities Corporation, a registered broker/dealer, Anchorage, AK 99501 – – CONTROL investment advisor and member. (800) 874-6910 FINRA/SIPC, 6187 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 Phone/Fax: 272-3234 Alaska Retirement Planning and PlanMember Securities 443-2234 1-800-590-2234 1-800-222-1222 Corporation are not affiliated entities. Statewide: (800) 478-3234

Sitnasuak Native Corporation Nome Custom Jewelry (907) 387-1200 Bonanza Fuel, Inc. 803 E. 4th Ave. (907) 387-1201 907-304-1818 Bonanza Fuel call out cell •Custom Made Jewelry •Czech Beads (907) 304-2086 •Seed Beads •Bugle Beads Nanuaq, Inc. •Watercolor - Prints, Cards, Postcards (907) 387-1202 •SS Chains (by the inch or foot) •Earring Wires Beading Classes Scheduled Call to get the current schedule. Robert Lawrence, MD Hrs: Mon. - Sat. 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. www.alaskafamilydoc.com www.snc.org Contact Heidi Hart at 907-304-1818 Call or text 304-3301 16 THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET Artist in residence at White Mountain The Artist in Schools project create art projects. Printmaking, through funds from the Alaska State brought Anchorage artist Shala Dob- drawing, painting and ceramics were Council on the Arts, the Alaska State son to White Mountain. Dobson was on the agenda. Evening classes were Legislature, the National Endow- the Artist in Residence for the last open to the public, and an exhibit of ment for the Arts, the Rasmuson two weeks of April and worked with all art works was held April 29. Foundation and the Bering Strait students and community members to The residency was made possible School District.

CONCENTRATION — Tyler Lincoln gets guidance from instructor Shala Dobson in making a clay face in ceramics.

COLORFUL — Seventh grader Diane Lincoln practices acrylic painting.

ARTIST MELODY — Melody Bergamaschi puts the finishing touches on her clay face in ceramics. Teacher Clint Schultz and all 10 second and third grade students enjoyed the various forms of art taught by artist in resident Shala Dobson for the past two weeks. Besides working with clay, Dobson taught each class the basics of drawing, painting and printmaking. KNEE BOWL — Art instructor Shala Dobson helps Isaac McElee with Photos by Peggy Fagerstrom his knee bowl made from clay.

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