Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff FIRST SNOW— Newton Peak sports a dusting of snow while the tundra still shows brilliant fall colors.

VOLUME CXII NO. 39 September 27, 2012 Nome mayor appointed to AK Arctic Policy Commission

By Diana Haecker 20-member commission and those icy Commission, I will work with meeting last week on the increase in for commercial fishing. Heeding the recommendations of include Nome Mayor Denise former Rep. Reggie Joule and Un- Arctic shipping.” Michels said that she heard con- the Northern Waters Task Force, the Michels. Michels secured the seat for alaska City Manager Chris Hladick During the joint boarding meet- cerns during the joint board meeting Alaska State Legislature in its last a coastal community representative. and disseminate information through ing, the two entities passed a joint about the need to balance the health session created an Alaska Arctic Michels said in an email ex- our membership with the Alaska resolution that urged Congress to rat- of the ecosystem with responsible re- commission that is supposed to de- change with The Nome Nugget that Municipal League and through re- ify the United Nations Convention source development as marine mam- velop recommendations for an offi- she is very honored to be appointed gional non-profits such as Kawerak on the Law of the Sea. mals and fish in their seasonal cial Alaska Arctic policy. Last week to the Alaska Arctic Policy Commis- so coastal communities are fully en- Michels said that subsistence and migration pass through the Bering Senate President Gary Stevens and sion. gaged in the public process,” food security are very important for Strait. She also heard the desire to be House Speaker Mike Chenault an- “As the Coastal Community rep- Michels wrote. “I addressed the coastal communities that depend on nounced their appointments to the resentative on the Alaska Arctic Pol- Kawerak and NSHC joint board marine mammals and the fisheries continued on page 5 Planning panel to set up annexation study By Sandra L. Medearis velop a work plan on how to proceed The Nome Planning Commission with researching the potential an- has charged the City’s contract plan- nexation effort, identified as a high ner with looking farther into the pros priority in Nome’s Comprehensive and cons of drawing new city limits Plan 2020 approved by Nome Com- around outlying areas by annexation. mon Council earlier this year. The work would look into bene- Among other issues, Eileen Bech- fits for both sides of the current line tol of Bechtol Associates will look as well as drawbacks for the “ins” into current availability and cost of and “outs” should annexation—a services in and outside the City’s several year process—occur. The boundaries: fire calls, ambulance study will concentrate on costs and services, utilities, police protection, benefits related to utility service de- Nome Police Dept. and Alaska State livery, police protection and fire Trooper services. calls. In other business the panel con- “This is a decision to research an- tinued to look at ways to encourage nexation. This is not on the decision code compliance. One program getting to annex,” NPC President Tom a close look would divide the town into Sparks made perfectly clear. grids by map, pull grid numbers out of City Manager Josie Bahnke handed the commission the job to de- continued on page 4 AGC settles with EPA over water violations By Diana Haecker “Polluted runoff can damage im- The U.S. Environmental Protec- portant habitat and harm Alaska’s tion Agency last week said that natural resources,” said Jeff Ken Alaska Gold Company has paid a Knight, manager of EPA’s Clean $177,500 penalty for alleged Clean Water Act Compliance Unit in Seat- Water Act violations at the Rock tle. “Companies need to plan for and Creek mine. The EPA alleges that manage stormwater runoff from the AGC violated permit require- their construction sites, and invest- ments for controlling storm water ing the time and energy upfront is pollution during construction activi- always better than repairing damage ties between May 2009 and Septem- and paying penalties later.” ber 2011. According to the EPA, they and The EPA said in a press release the Alaska Department of Environ- that AGC has taken corrective ac- mental Conservation performed six tions to comply by submitting and inspections at the mine between implementing an upgraded June 2009 and September 2011, Stormwater Pollution Prevention which revealed numerous violations Plan and reclaiming a portion of the of federal construction stormwater area disturbed during construction. regulations. Infractions included drainage channels without rock armoring, On the Web: creating bank erosion, and under- www.nomenugget.net cutting and sloughing of channel sidewalls. Inspectors also noted E-mail: areas where proper erosion control [email protected] measures were not installed or maintained, which caused the dis- charge of large amounts of silt and Photo by Diana Haecker sediment into Rock Creek and Lind- FUTURE MUSICIAN— Elise Rasmussen, left, was allowed to try out the bass, with owner Bob Olsen, blom Creek. principal bass player with the Arctic Chamber Orchestra, steadying the string instrument . The in- ACG also failed to create, main- strument was built in 1888. The Arctic Chamber Orchestra performed on Saturday night in Nome. See tain, and implement an adequate story page 11. continued on page 4 2 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012OPINION THE NOME NUGGET

Letters To the Editor, nities and youth. are rolled forward for future use. bulk fuel program. Can you guess A letter recently circulated to Elections occur for NSEDC board Smith also comes to the shocking which community residents don’t media outlets and several other re- seats every year in October, just as conclusion that the board of direc- get the benefit of this CDQ program cipients accuses NSEDC once again NSEDC annually holds a second tors did not authorize the date in- subsidy? It’s the one with 41 percent of a laundry list of misdeeds. quarter meeting in late July or early cluded in the letter. But what he of the people in the region — Nome. While Tim Smith’s continued August, at which time the board may doesn’t tell you is that this is noth- I have asked Janis Ivanoff many rants are tiresome and disappointing, approve various projects that benefit ing new—NSEDC’s staff has in- times why people who live in Nome they are not totally unexpected. It’s member communities and residents. cluded a date in these letters for the are left out in the cold. Her answers also no surprise that his conclusions It is simply what NSEDC does in the past 12 years. don’t make any sense to me and are either outright wrong or based on goal of improving conditions for our NSEDC maintains a staff to ad- miss the point — something about a twisting of the facts. member communities and their resi- minister our programs. While NJUS and the City of Nome not Visit You will likely hear from Smith dents. Smith is trying to tell you this is wanting to participate in NSEDC’s this week telling you that NSEDC is Smith’s evidence-of-the-week wrong, common sense should tell program. I’m not interested in get- trying to influence our upcoming that NSEDC is up to no good is our you that this is simply how compa- ting cheaper fuel for NJUS or the member representative election by letter to municipalities informing nies governed by boards work. The city, I want to see lower prices when issuing a Community Benefit them of the Community Benefit board gives the major approvals and I gas up my vehicle or top off my on Facebook Share—a program that NSEDC has Share and asking about their planned direction, staff handles the minutia. heating fuel tank — like everybody operated since 1999. Any allegation use of the funds. For the past 12 Deciding which date to include in a else in the region. that NSEDC is using the Commu- years this letter has included a date letter falls well within normal ad- Another reason I hear is that nity Benefit Share to influence mem- by which NSEDC asks to hear back ministrative duties, especially when Nome people are so well off we can ber community representative from municipalities. This date is in- that date has no bearing on a com- afford to pay higher prices for fuel. elections is absurd. Programs like cluded to help move the process for- munity’s eligibility, receipt or use of That doesn’t hold much water either. A Look the Community Benefit Share are ward and is not a hard deadline. program funds. What will be The U.S. Census found that more exactly what NSEDC is supposed to The City of Nome, as well as Smith’s next revelation? Perhaps he people live in poverty in Nome than do, giving communities the means to other municipalities, have been in- will reveal the big secret that our in any of the other Norton Sound at the fill gaps in their resources and infra- formed that they are not required to staff answers the phones without community except Gambell and structure. Sharing the profits of a respond to NSEDC by announced prior board approval. Savoonga. It’s true that there are strong financial year with our com- date of Sept. 28. Many communities For two decades, NSEDC has people in Nome who make a lot of Past munities, rather than simply socking have in the past submitted their noti- initiated and conducted a wide vari- money but that doesn’t do much for it away in the stock market, was a fications well past the requested ety of benefit and grant programs the ones who don’t and who still decision made with unanimous ap- date, which never results in penalty that occur throughout the year. We have to heat their homes and gas up proval by NSEDC’s board, and we or reduction in funds. Municipali- find it curious that Mr. Smith only their vehicles at these inflated prices. are nothing but proud of the board’s ties do not face any hard deadline for acknowledges NSEDC’s benefit The real reason that Nome is left commitment to all NSEDC commu- the program, and any unused funds programs right before an election. out of NSEDC’s fuel program comes Makes you wonder just who is try- down to our lack of effective repre- ing to influence its outcome. sentation on the NSEDC board of di- Simon Kinneen rectors. I regularly attend NSEDC Letters to the editor must be signed and include an NSEDC Vice President & Chief Op- board meetings; I’m about the only address and phone number. Thank yous and political erating Officer person not on the NSEDC payroll Nome, Alaska 99762 who does. I have never heard endorsementsare considered ads. Nome’s representative on the NSEDC board speak up for our right to get the benefits of the fuel pro- To the Editor, gram. He doesn’t speak up for Nome It costs $181 to fill up my truck’s about much of anything. gas tank. Filling a 500-gallon heat- Every three years we have an op- Editorial ing fuel tank with oil costs $3,355. portunity to elect a person to repre- Those are amazing prices for fuel sent us on the NSEDC board of It Still Lives and it takes a lot of fuel to live in directors. If you take a look at your Someone please drive a stake through its roof. The Wien Building Nome. fuel bills, I think you will see that it Photo by Wilfred McDaniel doesnʼt die. Itʼs been on the City of Nomeʼs abatement list forever and NSEDC subsidizes gas and heat- is time for a change. from the Carrie M. McLain Me- ever. Itʼs by far the ugliest feature on Front Street. It is the wart that ing fuel for residents of 14 of its 15 Tim Smith morial Museum Archives meets the eyes of visitors and greets folks from around the world on member communities through its Nome, AK 99762 MODERN ART IN 1900 - Be- the Nome web cam. It recently slithered off the abatement list for only lieve it or not this exquisite art- work by an unknown Eskimo one dollar. For news anytime, find us Online at The Wien Building tells the world that Nome has no civic pride. It carver was for sale over 100 says that we canʼt clean up our mess and since it sits directly across years ago in Nome’s “Arctic the street from City Hall it makes one wonder how city employees can www.nomenugget.net Studio”. The piece was titled justify the disgraceful, dilapidated structure in the prime real estate “Dancing Masqua”. section of downtown Nome. City Council needs to get off its duff, give Woody back his buck and Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) insist that the structure is abated now, not next St. Swinthenʼs Day, but now. —N.L.M.— High High Low Low Date Day Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide 9/27 Th 4:14 a.m. +1.2 3:23 p.m. +1.4 9:16 a.m. +0.7 10:04 p.m. 0.0 9/28 Fr 5:00 a.m. +1.2 4:26 p.m. +1.4 10:21 a.m. +0.7 10:51 p.m. +0.1 9/29 Sa 5:35 a.m. +1.3 5:23 p.m. +1.3 11:15 a.m. +0.6 11:31 p.m. +0.2 Illegitimus non carborundum 9/30 Su 6:02 a.m. +1.3 6:15 p.m. +1.3 11:59 a.m. +0.4 10/1 Mo 6:26 a.m. +1.3 7:03 p.m. +1.3 12:07 a.m. +0.3 12:38 p.m. +0.3 10/2 Tu 6:51 a.m. +1.3 7:50 p.m. +1.3 12:42 a.m. +0.4 1:17 p.m. +0.3 10/3 We 7:19 a.m. +1.3 8:37 p.m. +1.3 1:18 a.m. +0.5 1:56 p.m. +0.2 Daily variations in sea level due to local meteorological conditions cannot be predicted and may significantly effect the observed tides in this area. All times are listed in Local Standard Time. 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By Laura Samuelson, Director, gold miner’s trait of optimism, the by digging a system of ditches the promising a few weeks more of our troubles were not yet over. Carrie M. McLain Memorial boys make an asset out of the torren- water was concentrated. Sluice- moderate weather, during what re- From all the varied difficulties ex- Museum tial rains. boxes were set up on the upper part mained of the short open season. perienced so far, nothing now of the beach and work was resumed. The engine had received no dam- seemed possible to happen which ALASKA BECKONS While the pay was not as good in this age. A thorough overhauling and had not already occurred and which, The Carrie M. McLain Memorial cleaning to remove sand and grit, in a measure, we were prepared for. Museum continues the look back at By Wilfred A. McDaniel Sr. portion of the beach, the fact that the Following the destructive period water cost nothing partly off-set the and it was soon put in running order. But Alaska has her joking moods the 1900 Nome Gold Rush with more Pump foundations were leveled, too, as we were soon to experience! perspective from Wilfred A. Mc- of the September 9th and 10th storm, difference, and furthermore, there heavy rains fell, and the rough sea was no loss of time which would suction pipe attached and sluicing Daniel Sr. Herewith are more ex- soon went on as before. However, Continued in the next Nome Nugget cerpts from “Alaska Beckons” prevented any reconstructive work to have resulted, had we waited for fair written by Wilfred in 1943. His love be started. High tides still prevailed, weather in which to get engine and of Nome is quite evident in that his and this condition would have made pump in operation. After a few days experiences in this exquisite land are impossible any attempt to mine the the rain gradually decreased, with a COMMUNITY CALENDAR still fresh in his mind four decades lower ground, had we been equipped corresponding falling off in the water later. Last week Wilfred concluded to do so. The heavy rains created a from the tundra, and after about ten his eye witness account of the treach- considerable flow of water in many days of sluicing we were forced to Thursday, September 27 erous and unpredicted Bering Sea of the draws and gullies draining the abandon the ditch supply, it becom- storm of September 9 and 10, 1900. tundra, affording an abundance of ing inadequate. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. water for sluicing, during the run-off. As September advanced, calm *Crafts & Library Activities Library 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This week, armed with the essential *Medicaid/Denali Kid Care Class Prematernal Home 2:00 p.m. This we decided to make use of, and weather came, clear and colder, but *Contraception Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *City League Vball Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Kripalu Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Live Candidate Forum Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. *Open Bowl Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday, September 28 *Pickup Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8:00 p.m. *CAMP Class Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *All About Babies Prematernal Home 2:00 p.m. *Zumba Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. *Open Bowl Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 29 *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8:00 p.m. *Healthy Journey Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Vaccines and Your Baby Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Open Bowl Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30 *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Adult Pool Time Pool 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. *We’re Having A Baby Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. *First Aid: Vol 2 Illnesses Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Women’s Pickup Ball Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday, October 1 *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10:00 p.m. *TBA Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *TBA Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. Photo by Wilfred McDaniel from the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum Archives *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. LIFE IS A BEACH - 1900 miner Ed McDaniel enjoys a rare moment of peace AND quiet in front of his drift- *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. *Zumba Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. wood cabin home five miles from Nome. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2 Breakfast menu items, Located on east Front Municiple Elections but not limited to: *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Street across from *TBA Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. •English Muffins *TBA Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. National Guard Armory *Volleyball (Grades 3-6) Nome Rec Center 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. •Cinnamon Rolls *Open Volleyball/Gym: Nome Rec Center 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Strength Train Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. •Hashbowns *Kripalu Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Take Out *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *City League Vball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Orders *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Zumba Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. weekdays & weekends 443-8100 *Four Count Swing Nome Rec Center 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 3 Subway Daily Specials *Pickup bball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Subway Daily Specials *Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon *Preschool Story Hour Library 10:30 a.m. Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. 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Vote for Photos by Diana Haecker ROCK CREEK MINE (top)— The future of the Rock Creek mine and mill complex is still undecided as BSNC officials weigh their options. ROCK CREEK (right)— EPA regulators said that AGC have implemented corrective measures as shown here with erosion control around a culvert funneling Rock Creek underneath the new Glacier Creek Road. Don Stiles • Rock Creek for Nome's NSEDC Member continued from page 1 tors decided to shutter the mine for the remainder of the Alaska Gold good, AGC started to implement a Company. BSNC CEO and President Representative Seat Stormwater Pollution Prevention two-phase reclamation plan this year. Gail Schubert told the Nugget that Plan that met all requirements of the NovaGold Vice President, Environ- BSNC and Novagold are continuing I support Don Stiles for Nome's National Pollutant Discharge Elimi- ment, Health, Safety and Sustain- to move towards an agreement, nation System General Permit for ability Ron Rimelman said in an which will transfer the Rock Creek NSEDC Member Representative Seat. Storm Water Discharges from Con- email exchange with The Nome Mine and other Alaska Gold Com- Don Stiles is an active member of the board struction Activities. Nugget that they are nearing com- pany assets to BSNC. “It is antici- This was not the first time that pletion of Phase I closure activities pated that the agreement will be and productive voice for Nome and the Nor- AGC was charged with storm water at Rock Creek. “The tailings facility finalized by the end of November,” ton Sound Region. His formula for success on run off violations. EPA Region 10’s dam breach was completed earlier Schubert said. Enforcement and Compliance Pro- this year and we have now elimi- As for the future of the mine, it is a large board like NSEDC's has been a com- gram officials noted that there was a nated all of the sources of water that yet not certain which route BSNC bination of leadership, cooperation, altruism, previous enforcement action against required ongoing water treatment,” will take. “We are currently examin- AGC for alleged violations of the Rimelman wrote. “As a result, the ing two possible futures for Rock and common sense mixed together to Clean Water Act up to September water treatment plant has been shut Creek: reclamation of the mine, or a achieve results - and it has worked. He's led 2008. That action was resolved in down. We expect to finish all Phase I restart of milling operations. If the April 2009 with a consent decree and work within the next few weeks and mine is restarted, it will be on a much the charge to improve our scholarship pro- payment of a penalty. we only have a few remaining smaller scale than before. Our focus grams, fishing opportunities, expansion of in- The Rock Creek mine had been Alaska Gold Corporation employees is whether the mine can be operated non-operational and in maintenance at the mine. We have not begun profitably, considering the best envi- frastructure, and much more. A look at his and care status since November Phase II activities.” ronmental practices available to in- record of achievements as Nome's represen- 2008. Alaska Gold Company, sub- The regional Native Corporation, dustry. If these objectives cannot be sidiary of Canadian NovaGold Re- Bering Straits Native Corporation, achieved, then we will move forward tative demonstrates that he gets things done. sources, is the owner of the mine. has been in negotiations with AGC with reclamation of Rock Creek,” After the NovaGold board of direc- to buy the Rock Creek mine and also Schubert wrote. You don't get this without a team approach, and Nome won't get this without Don Stiles. Please join me in supporting Don Stiles. • Planning Commission Vote Don Stiles, October 2nd! continued from page 1 but not take them to the cleaners,” fighters.” Sparks said. NEC will go back to the drawing Paid for by Dan Harrelson a hat, and concentrate enforcement for “It has to be enough to get their at- board to find another solution. cleanup, abandoned cars, abatement of tention,” Commissioner Charlie Weiss shacks and violations of building added. codes. In other business the commission “Issues need to be addressed. We learned that Nome Eskimo Community can start with taking small bites of the has withdrawn a variance request for elephant,” Commissioner Randy 300 McLain Lane where the housing Romenesko said. department wished to build a new The planning commission has been home for Della Walluk. The small lot looking, as has the Nome Common presents setback issues and encroach- Council, for ways to put teeth in City Randy Oles ment into the platted utility easement. codes that are being ignored. Both are Nome Joint Utility System did not ap- considering to give the public works di- prove the encroachment for safety rea- rector and building inspector the power sons. to issue citations and assess fines to “While it appears there would be 10 abate violations of building permits, -12-foot clearance between the pri- moving permits, fill permits and zon- mary power wire and the roof, com- ing violations. munications utilities are also permitted Seat “C” Nome City Council The Nome Common Council on on the power poles and there would be Monday adopted an ordinance to allow significantly less clearance,” wrote traffic fines and forfeitures to flow into John Handeland, NJUS manager. “In the City’s treasury. The commission the event of a fire, if the burning struc- I would appreciate your vote! agreed with the measure and voiced a ture was directly underneath high volt- desire to look at adding the building age lines, flames would more likely codes to the violations. impact the utilities and endanger fire “We could make it hurt a little bit paid for by Randy Oles NOME OUTFITTERS YOUR complete hunting & fishing store (907) 443-2880 or 1-800-680-(6663)NOME Spa, Nails & Tanning COD, credit card & special orders welcome 120 W. 1st Ave. Mon. - Fri. • 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday: 1 p.m.-7 p.m. & Saturday: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call 443-6768 for appointment. Walk-ins welcome! 120 West First Avenue (directly behind Old Federal Building/ trinh's Floral Shop BSNC Building) IS NOW OPEN! •Miners - We have wall tents, camping gear 122 West 1st Avenue (left handside of Nome Outfitters) and mining supplies! Call for order list. 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NOME HARBOR— Gold dredges bob in the entrance of the Snake River during a break in the stormy weather, on Friday, Sept. 21 Photo by Diana Haecker Port panel mulls upgrades By Sandra L. Medearis “I’m just drowning in engineering week with Vitus Marine. The Nome Port Commission is fees,” Joy Baker, harbormaster, told Baker reported to the commission continuing to plan and implement the commissioners. that a high-mast lighting project was upgrades on existing facilities at Port The port might get money for the near completion. Nome Joint Utili- of Nome. first half and not for the second half. ties had finished work on the cause- The panel held a meeting Sept. 20 Building a first section would yield way and looking to finish tie in work to discuss construction plans for a useable product, commissioners said. last week with the lights to turn on middle dock to fit $10 million in The commissioners decided to soon to meet the impending winter funding that could come from a gen- table the issue until the outcome of darkness. eral obligation bond for ports to the November election and begin a Baker gave an update on the issue come before voters statewide this search for additional funds through with port user Mike Benchoff’s 70- fall. The commission is debating the Legislature. ft. tugboat Rustler. Benchoff still had whether to go ahead with one or two Baker reported that August port not satisfied a demand that he ob- phase plans based on current infor- traffic volume exceeded all August tains liability insurance to satisfy the mation. Redrawing plans for a two- traffic records since the beginning of port tariff requirement. Baker began phase construction would incur port operations, with September and to impose a $300 per day fine on $30,000 in additional design costs. October still to go this season. North- Sept. 15. Breaking the construction into land Services still had considerable A check with Benchoff revealed two parts would enable work to get cargo to deliver to villages, Baker that a surveyor had come to inspect Nikolai underway on the first portion of the said. Northland and Alaska Logistics the boat, but he had not received an dock next summer to provide 200 would have barges coming in and insurance binder. feet of additional sorely needed Bonanza was expecting the final docking space. shipment of petroleum products this • Arctic Policy Commission Ivanoff continued from page 1 Arctic organization. Layla Hughes is ready started to occur and this sum- a conservation group representative, mer saw the first ever exploration for at the table to voice concerns and to Steve Scalzo is the marine trans- oil and gas in the Alaskan offshore be part of the collaboration and con- portation and logistics representa- waters by Shell. sultation with the creation of a man- tive, Elizabeth Moore with NANA is The development of an Alaska agement regime of the Straits and the ANCSA corporation representa- Arctic Policy is deemed crucial be- monitoring - environmental and bio- tive and Peter Garay who was the cause the United States will be chair- logical. American marine pilot on the Russ- ing the Arctic Council from Other commissioners are Senator ian tanker Renda during her mid- 2015-2017. The Arctic Policy Com- Bert Stedman of Sitka, Senator City Council winter journey to Nome last year, is mission is supposed to be the tool for Lyman Hoffman of Bethel, Senator the marine pilots representative. Al- the Legislature to remain engaged in Cathy Giessel of Anchorage, House ternates include Senator Donny the ongoing Arctic dialogue and to Representatives Alan Austerman of Olson of Nome and Rep. Bryce Edg- help shape an Alaskan Arctic policy. Kodiak, Bob Herron of Bethel and mon of Dillingham. Meeting dates have not been set, Seat D Beth Kerttula of Juneau. In addition The United States does have an but the commission is slated to meet the legislators, the House Joint Res- official written Arctic Policy, but the in Arctic areas, Anchorage and Fair- olution that created the Arctic Policy state that makes the US an arctic na- banks over the next two years. The AD PAID FOR BY NIKOLAI IVANOFF commission specified that 14 seats tion does not. Most of the other Arc- commission is to submit preliminary are to represent a wide spectrum of tic Nations and the Northwest policy recommendations by January interests. Pat Pourchon was ap- Territories already have established 30, 2014 and a final report by Jan. pointed to fill the seat for federal Arctic policies. The reasoning be- 30, 2015. government representative. Reggie hind the creation of the Arctic Policy Joule is to fill the seat for a tribal en- commission was that Alaska needs to tity. Stephen Trimble is a mining rep- position itself as a leader regarding resentative, Lisa Pekich with the nation’s Arctic policy and that ConocoPhilipps represents the oil Alaska cannot take that leadership and gas industry. Stephanie Madsen, role without understanding what its It’s Alaska Airlin executive director of the At-Sea own priorities should be. Processors Association holds the seat The other Arctic nations are an- for a fisheries representative. Un- PFD Sale! ticipating the development of north- alaska City Manager Chris Hladick ern shipping routes, mineral is the local government representa- extraction, oil and gas exploration, WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE RIGHT NOW? tive. Institute of the North managing as low as commercial fisheries and tourism to director Nils Andreassen was ap- increase. Some of this change has al- Nome to * pointed to the seat of an International Honolulu $329

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6 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012education THE NOME NUGGET If you fund a School District for iPads

By Lori Head parents and staff. Students were en- are two-dimensional bar codes that Apple’s version of PowerPoint, from “This really happened over the gaged and eager to share what they look like squares of black and white their desk or in front of the class- summer,” explained Robin Johnson, had learned from an Apple Trainer designs. However, to the trained, room. Gone are the wasted minutes Technology Director of Nome Pub- who had spent time teaching them iPad-familiar student they contain in- of waiting during the transitions of lic Schools (NPS). The Native Vil- about their new iPads. formation such as the daily assign- student presentations. lage of Council partnered with NPS Robin Johnson has been with ment or a website address after it is Bill Gates once said, “Technol- on a three-year library literacy grant the district for 22 years – 12 years scanned. The teacher can generate ogy is just a tool. In terms of getting to provide kids with more books. with technology. She describes her- these QR codes easily with a free ap- the kids working together and moti- Then the City of Nome added an- self as the “big picture” person in the plication installed on their iPad. vating them, the teacher is most im- other $40K and the iPads were or- department. System Administrator Presentations can also be pro- portant.” Add to that a dedicated, dered. Jacob Phillips is the “makes it work” jected via iPad to the front of the highly qualified technology depart- What ensued might be likened person who “speaks the language” class. Teachers have the ability to ment and Nome Public Schools is on to the 1985 children’s story, “If You and understands, supports and main- walk around the class, interacting, target for technologically literate stu- Give a Mouse a Cookie,” because, tains the innards of computers, sys- and then transfer control to students, dents – or in other words, if you give according to the story, once a mouse tems and networks. Justin Heinrich, who can show their work to all the a mouse in Nome Public Schools a Photo by Robin Johnson is given a cookie he is going to want Integration, brings it to the class- class via their iPad. Students can cookie, he may ask for an iPad! I CAN— 7th grader Stacie Outwa- some milk. In the case of iPads, the room, helping teachers and students also share a Keynote presentation, ter shows her Keynote presentation. “milk” was making sure NPS had the put all the pieces together and mod- infrastructure to support the iPads. eling how it works. Johnson has the The wireless network was replaced utmost respect and appreciation for two years ago at Beltz and just this both Phillips and Heinrich, summing summer at Nome Elementary. it up with, “They’re incredible.” Col- Once the mouse has the milk, he lectively, their job is accomplished Pomeranz might ask for a straw. Where should so quietly, in the background, that the iPads go? It was decided NPS students and staff may not notice all would be one of the first school dis- the technology in the buildings – at tricts in Alaska to go 1:1 with the least while it is running well. for City Council Seat “C” junior high students committing 90 The iPads each come with a dic- of the iPads. The remaining 110 tionary, camera and calculator, iPads would be shared by Elemen- among other tools. Johnson ex- - 12 years of experience tary and Preschool (Head Start) stu- plained that a teacher can direct stu- dents. Another 25 iPads would be dents to sites, like, www. used by instructors. gutenberg.org, where they can down- - Integrity After finishing the milk, the load free eBooks into their virtual, mouse will ask for a napkin. In iPad brown bookshelves, and then flip terms, this was asking the teachers to through the book’s pages, reading, come back to school, without being a highlighting, taking notes or clicking part of the decision over the summer, words to hear pronunciations or see Thank you for your vote! and embracing the extra time and definitions. work involved learning about the Also installed on the iPads is an iPads, and then seeking methods and application called GarageBand. Stu- paid for by Randy Pomeranz applications to integrate the technol- dents can record themselves reading ogy in the classroom. Johnson has a paragraph or page with this appli- been impressed with the teachers’ cation, and then read it again. Each willingness to accept this additional reading is measured by a bar, or work. During a recent training, the “speaking bubble,” according to the instructor, who was not from the length of time and volume, showing area, commented that Nome teachers readers when they are loud, quiet or VOTE were enthusiastic and technologi- pausing. The student can then com- cally savvy, according to Johnson. pare the bars and if the second bar After using the napkin, the mouse (from the second reading) is shorter will probably look in the mirror and than the first reading bar, and/or has see if he has a milk mustache. NPS’s fewer breaks from pauses in reading, Jim West Jr. first look in the mirror probably it is an immediate, visual measure- came during the Junior High Back to ment of improved reading fluency. School Night, which was well at- Junior High students have also tended by students, parents, grand- been working with QR codes. These City Council "Seat D" Leadership Integrity Positive Actions with Positve Results I would appreciate your support AD PAID BY JIM WEST JR.

Live CANDIDATE FORUM for all Municipal Offices Photo by Rachel Ventress HOW DOES THIS WORK?— Christina Perrigo, administrative assis- tant, helps Nichlos Gutowski and grandmother Clara Evan to work the Mayor, Common Council, new iPad. School Board Thursday, September 27 City Hall 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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sponsored by the Arctic Business & Professional Women THE NOME NUGGET Local THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 7 In their own words: Municipal candidates answer to the public

In order to inform the public of Nome-Beltz High School. I have elected officials, are put there by the be a major harbor for all the offshore cost overruns, support Nome Public the views of candidates running for served on the Council for the past 12 public and are serving their wants activity that is going on to the north Schools, support Nome’s non-prof- office in the upcoming municipal years and currently own and operate and needs. of us. We are already looking at pur- its. elections on Oct. 2, The Nome two local businesses. I have always chasing land to increase the size of NN: What is your vision for the Nugget sent out questionnaires to been a strong supporter of keeping the port pad so that we can accom- City of Nome and the Port of Nome the candidates. This year, there are local property taxes down and pro- modate these large companies that to deal with the increasing pressure two seats on the Nome Common viding opportunities for our local are drilling for oil. The port has so from the oil and gas industry as well Council up of election, two school youth. many opportunities at this time and as the shipping industry that take board seats, two utility board seats all we need is to get it to deeper advantage of the increasingly ice- and one seat as the Nome repre- NN: What is your motivation to water. free Arctic in the summer? sentative to the Norton Sound Eco- run for public office and what are *** RO: I support to seek funding for nomic Development Corporation your priorities that guide your deci- Challenger: Randy Oles the port expansion for larger, deeper board of directors. All seats are sions as a council member? draft vessels. three year terms. RP: My motivation for running is *** Following are the answers to try and keep our community an af- Challenger: Kenny Hughes turned in by the candidates. fordable place to live. With the high Nome Nugget: Please tell us about *** costs of everything we are seeing res- your background and why voters Nome Common Council idents move to the bigger cities to get should vote for you. Seat “C” relief. They all say the same thing, Ken Hughes: I was born in Nome Incumbent: Randy Pomeranz that they can’t afford to live here. In while my folks were teachers in making my decisions on the Council, Randy Pomeranz Teller and returned to the Seward Nome Nugget: Please tell us we always have to keep in mind what Peninsula after college to seek my about your background and why is best for the community. You have fame and fortune. I ended up in voters should vote for you. to put aside personal issues and use NN: Which priorities should the Teller on May 28th 1981 about 3:30 Randy Pomeranz: I have been a an open mind on how you base your City pursue? in the afternoon +/- a few minutes. resident of Nome for 31 years. All of vote. There are a lot of times when RP: The city needs to keep push- Although I began as an employee of my children were born and raised in you need the public’s input to make ing for cheaper energy costs for the Teller Commercial I eventually went Nome and with Taylor graduating in that final choice on some items that residents of Nome. We need to also on to own and operate my own store, May, they will all be alumni of are brought to the table. We, as keep our infrastructure up to date and taxi business, local airline agency, our schools funded properly. If we gold mining and commercial fishing can cut our energy costs, it will make Randy Oles businesses. In the middle of doing the other part of the City’s responsi- all that I also served as Mayor of bilities much easier to accomplish. Teller for several years, AEC chair- One thing that will play a big part in Nome Nugget: Please tell us person for Teller for 20 years, six this is extending our port out to about your background and why years on the BLM Northern Alaska minus 35 ft. so that we are able to voters should vote for you. Advisory Council, a dozen or so bring in large fuel tankers for fuel de- Randy Oles: I am a long-time res- years on the Northern Seward Penin- liveries. In one of our recent work ident of Nome and a 33-year mem- sula Fish and Game Advisory Com- sessions a comment was made that ber with the Nome Volunteer Fire mittee. I married a local young lady we could cut our cost of fuel by a lot Department and NVFD Search & by the name of Emily and raised four if we were able to take delivery by Rescue. I am a member of Nome wonderful children. ship versus barge. That, along with CAP, an Army Veteran and a small Currently I am the Director of having the ability to dock larger ves- business owner. I’m employed with Northwestern Operations for General sels, would help Nome on many the State of Alaska Dept. of Trans- Refining Corporation, staffing their other issues. portation/SEF. gold buying office here in Nome; and owner/operator of Stargate Alaska, NN: What is your vision for the NN: What is your motivation to selling and installing satellite TV and City of Nome and the Port of Nome run for public office and what are internet systems in the region as well to deal with the increasing pressure your priorities that guide your deci- as providing hotspot wi-fi access in from the oil and gas industry as well sions as a council member? several communities. In my spare as the shipping industry that take RO: I would like to help make time I dredge dive offshore , take pic- advantage of the increasingly ice- Nome an affordable place to live by tures, enjoy hunting and fishing, free Arctic in the summer? keeping costs down, control spend- snowmobiling, scuba diving, ama- RP: My vision for the increased ing and not raising property taxes. teur radio and playing hockey. I be- activity that is happening offshore lieve that I am a good candidate for would be to extend our port to the NN: Which priorities should the Nome City Council as result of my minus 35 ft. depth and use it as a City pursue? past experience in Teller. I am very major docking for the ships that are RO: We should contract large going right by us now. Nome could building projects out to avoid large continued on page 8

Photo by Diana Haecker THE PORT CREW— The entire crew of the Port of Nome consists of (front row left to right) dock watch and maintenance worker Dan Fishel, harbormaster assistant Lucas Stotts; (back row left to right) harbor- master assistant Nicole Long, outgoing office assistant Tim Shield and $579 Harbormaster Joy Baker. MILLION The Dock Walk PER YEAR The hills outside of Nome show River bridge, was put on a truck, white caps and snow was flying in then unloaded and walked across the lower elevations, very briefly cover- river after special permits were se- ing the vivid fall colors of bright yel- cured, and taken to the construction low and reds on the tundra. Port of site via the long way past the tank Nome activities slowed down a tad, farms, the sewage lagoon, Dredge 6 but that doesn’t mean that the shorter and to the airport runway. days are less hectic. Nome Harbor- Baker also reports that four sail- master Joy Baker reports that re- boats that recently completed the search boat Professor Khromov left Northwest Passage anchor at port fa- the Nome port for the last time this cilities. One is anchored at the cause- summer on Monday. This week saw way, the other three inside the six landing craft coming through harbor. Yet to arrive in Nome before Nome. Two construction equipment the port closes for the season is a fuel barges arrived with one delivering delivery, the two last mainline barges equipment to overwinter in Nome – one Alaska Logistics, one North- and the other one is supposed to take land Services – and one last research on construction equipment to haul it boat to accompany the Polar Prince, out of Nome. An Alaska Logistics the Canadian icebreaker still an- barge arrived on Wednesday with the chored out at sea in front of Nome. special dynamic compaction crane In the office, Baker will see a that Twin Peaks was waiting for as change come on Friday as Port of they need the crane for the Airport Nome office assistant Tim Shield is runway dip emergency repair proj- leaving the job and Nome after ect. The crane, too heavy to be many, many years to join his family trucked over the existing Snake in Kenai. TheRealCost.org vote IN YOUR DREAMS. TobaccoTobacco uusese ccostsosts AAlaskanslaskans $$348348 mmillionillion inin directdirect mmedicaledical expendituresexpenditures andand $231$231 millionmillion inin lostlost Tyler Ivanoff pproductivityroductivity duedue toto ttobacco-relatedobacco-related deathsdeaths everyevery yyear,ear, eveneven ifif youyou don’tdon’t smoke.smoke. WeWe thinkthink AlaskansAlaskans as your ccanan fifindnd aa bbetteretter wwayay ttoo sspendpend tthathat mmoney.oney. Elim NSEDC Rep. LLearnearn moremore atat TheRealCost.orgTheRealCost.org AD PAID FOR BY TYLER IVANOFF 8 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET • Municipal candidates continued from page 7 Board and Planning Commission for many subdivisions, as well as leas- economy, we cannot depend only on familiar with local city government several years. I take the time to study ing and selling land for storage and federal and state dollars. regulations (Title 29) and processes. the material for a more informed de- for placer mining activities. We need help from all Alaska My experience in dealing with fed- cision. The AGC land manager position elected officials in Washington, DC eral and state agencies will be a valu- requires to communicate and deal and the state to make sure that Nome able asset for the community of with many Nome residents. With will be selected to be a regional Nome. NovaGold official’s advice and help, Western Alaska marine/aviation hub I always try to honorably and re- for the upcoming Arctic region re- NN: What is your motivation to spectfully serve customers and to try source development. It will be great run for public office and what are to find the best solution, making sure for the Nome community and also your priorities that guide your deci- it works out for AGC and Nome res- for all of Western Alaska. sions as a council member? idents. I support exploration and devel- KH: I have been asked to run for So far this relationship was very oping mineral resources in Nome city council by members of the min- successful and I am sure people and area (including natural gas near ing and business community to bring city officials will remember what Nome) and Seward Peninsula, be- my experience to the council as a was done for the community by No- cause the mining industry provides voting member. Recent council de- vaGold/AGC and me as the land high pay jobs and also helps sur- cisions seem to have an anti-min- manager. rounding communities. Modern min- So! For many years I have been ing technologies and strong state ing/business slant in many folks’ Jim West Jr. mind. I hope to be a voice on the working for AGC owners and the regulations make the mining indus- council that will represent small community out of the AGC office try more controllable and harmless Jim West Jr.: Born and raised in businesses and the challenges they and now I try also to work for the for nature and we do not have to be Nome, have a Degree in Business face in dealing with seemingly community as a member of the overly concerned about the impact. Administration, own and operate monolithic bureaucracies and the Nome Common Council. I think we need to continue to various businesses here in Nome, 28 The past few years has seen the bring serious attention to alternative year member of the Nome Volunteer regulations that seem to pop up will- Stan Andersen nilly in response to their activites. I gold rush/gold fever returning to the energy and electricity sources, in- Fire and Search & Rescue Dept cur- think the sales tax puts our local mer- NN: What is your motivation to Nome area, but we are not ready for cluding wind powering generators rently a Captain, 6 year member of chants at a disadvantage and would run for public office and what are this and we also do not have a min- and also Pilgrim Hot Spring hot the Nome Ambulance Dept. , 10 plus like to explore other funding options your priorities that guide your deci- ing expert sitting on the Nome Com- water resources and of course natu- years as a member of the Local for the city and it’s services. I am a sions as a council member? mon Council who would represent ral gas. Emergency Planning Commission, fiscal conservative who believes SA: I have always had a desire to the mining community. This is one of City officials, council members past member of the Nome Joint Util- people should basically be responsi- be a part of the direction the City is the main reasons why I have submit- and the community have to decide ities Board, 12 years and current ble for themselves and their actions. heading, which includes the Utilities ted my name to be one of your city which way Nome wants to grow and chairman of the Nome Port Com- I would rather work for and support and School. I want to make the pub- council members. what we can do about small lots and mission. I have been involved with ideas and projects I believe in than to lic aware of where our money comes Also we need a fresh view on old, unoccupied buildings located on and completed projects which in- fight against those I do not. from and where it’s being spent. many issues that we are facing in Front Street and on many streets in clude building the Port of Nome Nome and I want to present to the town. I’m sure everybody wants to Phase 1 and Phase 2, building the NN: Which priorities should the NN: Which priorities should the Nome community some my ideas, if see our beautiful town to be much new Power Plant, the continuing City pursue? City pursue? elected. cleaner and attractive for visitors and phases of upgrades on the water and KH: One of the first priorities I SA: Priorities would be continued Let’s vote for me and give me a Nome residents. sewer system, the new Public Safety would emphasize is communications road improvements, a solid school chance to make some positive If the community is united, and if and equipment storage buildings and with the public. For instance the last system, measured port improve- changes in our community life! city and elected officials do their job the new landfill solid waste cell. posting of council information to the ments and a safe city. With the short- and follow promises, then everything Preparing and growing Nome’s fu- City website is several months old. fall of funds from the Federal NN: What is your motivation to can be done and our community ture for the benefit of the younger How do I as an interested person stay Government, more organizations run for public office and what are Nome will be a great place to live generation thru responsible, fiscal informed of what’s coming before will look to the City for funding. The your priorities that guide your deci- and our economy would become management. Nome is a First Class the council or research what’s been State has to – in the next couple of sions as a council member? stronger, and more important, stable. city with outstanding city services going on? The Nome Nugget arti- years – cut back on funding also. NI: First off, I am not running to that the people have come to enjoy. cles are fine, but don’t go into all the satisfy my own ambition or get some NN: What is your vision for the We have been very lucky on being details, and that’s coverage after the NN:What is your vision for the benefits for myself or a special group City of Nome and the Port of Nome able to find the grant funding to help fact, not beforehand. Port develop- City of Nome and the Port of Nome of people. I’ll be working for all to deal with the increasing pressure with the much-needed upgrades ment, energy options, water/sewer to deal with the increasing pressure members of community, even those from the oil and gas industry as well throughout the city, utility and school services, and infrastructure improve- from the oil and gas industry as well who do not vote for me. This will be as the shipping industry that advan- systems. ments are priorities that directly im- as the shipping industry that take a challenging job and I will be ready tage of the increasingly ice-free pact business and quality of life advantage of the increasingly ice- to serve the community with honor Arctic in the summer? NN: What is your motivation to issues and need to be pursued. Other free Arctic in the summer? and respect. I am a very strong, well- NI: First we need figure who ex- run for public office and what are projects I would really like to see SA: I support building up our ex- educated person with fresh views on actly (Coast Guard, the military, oil your priorities that guide your deci- come to fruition is a large multi-use isting Port while looking for money some of Nome’s problems and wish industry or construction companies) sions as a council member? facility such as Mitch Erikson has to expand to deeper water and our to help us move forward. While the would be stationed or set up a base JW: My motivation for running proposed that could be a hockey rink shore facilities need to be expanded. town site was created in 1905, we are here in Western Alaska and specifi- for office is very simple, to ensure as well as a performing arts center. living in the 21st century and need to cally in Nome. the citizens of Nome are well repre- The number of children that show up *** adapt. We need to define a clear path Then we need to start to research sented and have a say in all issues at the hockey rink whenever it’s Challenger: Nikolai A. Ivanoff forward in which Nome can grow what option Nome has, whether it be that come up. Having a good ear to cleared show the tremendous impact and prosper. Also we need to prepare a deep water port, inland storage listen to the concerns of the people of a wintertime alternative activity. the City and its facilities for the up- space, housing, workforce and much and the ability to strive for positive The Front Street beautification plan coming expansion in arctic resource more. Without solid information and actions for the good of all its citizens the Chamber of Commerce is devel- development that is just around the promises of a future port facility, or is a priority for me. With my back- oping is also a great idea that needs corner. So! In order to do this, we housing and storage space users, we ground I will bring to the council to happen to assist tourism develop- need to elect people who can quickly can’t go forward and spend money table a positive outlook on the pres- ment. I think that we need to become adapt a new, 21st century reality. I for all upgrading infrastructures. ent and future needs of the city. less dependent on government dol- hope I have the chance of doing this So! City and elected officials need Keeping the balance of harmony be- lars and more diversified in our after I am elected as a member of to spend energy, money and time to tween taxes, school education, future economy, taking advantage of the in- Nome Common Council. promote Nome make sure our port development needs will be a priority creased shipping and tourist interest and all facilities will be selected for in my book and having a good un- in our region as best we can, while NN: Which priorities should the long term use for all activity in the derstanding of how things are put to- supporting current industrial activity City pursue? Arctic. gether. We are all in this together such as gold and gravel mining. NI: At any level of government, We have few competitors. There there is no I in team, positive actions elected officials have to present to are other places in Western Alaska gives positive results. NN: What is your vision for the the public a community strategic vie for dollars to develop a deep draft City of Nome and the Port of Nome plan, because without solid plans and port and also to set up bases for fu- NN: Which priorities should the to deal with the increasing pressure approval by the people, a lot can be ture Arctic development and we need City pursue? from the oil and gas industry as well Nikolai Ivanoff done wrong. to be working hard make sure Nome JW: A.) The City of Nome has as the shipping industry that take I want introduce my vision and will be selected. been very lucky in the past ten years advantage of the increasingly ice- what needs to be done in the near as *** to be on the receiving end of Federal well as distant future in Nome to Challenger: Jim West Jr. dollars. With the political climate up free Arctic in the summer? Nome Nugget: Please tell us make sure our community will “fit” in the air, we face the possibilities KH: My vision for the City and about your background and why into the 21st century’s reality. Nome Nugget: Please tell us not being so fortunate, we now have Port of Nome to deal with increasing voters should vote for you. OPPORTUNITY is to take as much In order for Nome to be a better about your background and why to stay within our means and enjoy Nikolai Ivanoff: I was born on place to live and create a strong voters should vote for you. continued on page 9 advantage of it as possible. We November 7, 1950 in Russia. I am should do whatever we can to assist a U.S. citizen now, I have Master locally based businesses in meeting Degree in Geology and over 35 the opportunities to service the needs years experience working for ex- of industry as the development and ploration and mining companies. use of the Arctic region continues to My family includes wife Svet- Everyone needs their greens. unfold. Public-private partnerships lana, son Igor, daughter Lucy and and joint ventures to complete goals their spouses, and four grandchil- Pick me! otherwise unobtainable should be dren. My son lives with his family pursued aggressively yet cautiously in Japan and my daughter lives in with an ear to the political winds of Anchorage where she teaches change. Japanese and Russian in High School. She recently graduated Louie Green Jr. from UAA with a Master degree *** in Education. Nome Common Council In 1993 I moved to Nome. Nome grown Seat “D” Since 1996 I have been employed Incumbent: Stan Andersen by the Alaska Gold Company (AGC), which was then owned by Nome Nugget: Please tell us Mueller Industrial until 1998. No- Vote October 12th for about your background and why vaGold Resources Inc. is the pres- voters should vote for you. ent owner. NSEDC Stan Andersen: I was born and It was and still is a pleasure for raised in Nome. I have served on the me to work for AGC and to help paid for by Louie Green Jr. Nome Common Council, Utility with community development of THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 9 • Municipal candidates

continued from page 8 prior to moving to Nome. My hus- for this school year. Can more be *** all Nome students are competitive in what we have built. With this fund- band, Mike Wade and I have been done? Absolutely! I believe more Challenger: Monica Rose academics, scholarships, college ing we have upgraded our infrastruc- married since 1998. I am the proud parent and school communication prep, Alaska performance scholar- ture, which we dearly needed and mother of John and Sarah, ages 12 needs to occur on this subject. I be- ship and support reading and math have to maintain the services which and 9. They both attend Nome Pub- lieve NPS is making a great effort to fundamentals. There is so much sup- all of Nome citizens have come ac- lic Schools. I work full time in the help solve this problem. port in Nome, our region, and Alaska custom to. business office of KNOM Radio Sta- for higher education that I would like B.) The City of Nome does and tion. to see all our students prepared and will continue supporting the Educa- During the 24 years I have lived NN: Describe your vision to real- make sure everyone of them is of- tion system. Finding the balance is in Nome, I have served on various ize a quality education for the di- fered the best education to be suc- challenging, but it must be done for local boards and organizations: verse student populations in Nome? cessful. we are growing the future of Nome. Nome Preschool Association Board BB: The Nome Public Schools vi- C.) With the coming of global of Directors, The Bering Sea sion statement states: Nome Students NN: What are your financial pri- warming, the shipping lanes will be Woman’s Group Board of Directors, will be engaged in a quality educa- orities for the school district? opened up more, making Nome a St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish tion that ensures student proficiency MR: I think that the top priority natural stop-over point. We have Council, Nome Community Center through a challenging curriculum for funding should be to support all seen over the past few years more ac- Board, and the Nome Parent Teacher that embraces diversity and is cultur- aspects of student experience in the tivity out on the Bering Sea and our Student Association. I have served as ally responsive. As a board member school system. This means academ- Port has seen an increased use. We an elected member of the Nome Pub- I have a duty to follow this vision. ics first. It also includes school en- need to increase the length to get to a lic School Board for five years. I Our job in public education is to take vironment (classroom, lunchroom, deeper depth to accommodate the feel passionately that education is the ALL children that come to us and Monica Rose transportation) and any needed addi- larger vessels. This potentially would key to success in life for all children. help them grow, learn and develop so tional training for teachers. Support help in lowering the freight cost to Being a member of the Nome School when they leave our district they Nome Nugget: Please tell us staff (cooks, custodial and mainte- the people of Nome along with help- Board is another way for me to be in- have the tools to be successful in about your background and what nance) should also receive annual or ing the economy by providing more volved in the community I love and whatever they choose to do in life. I your qualifications are to be on the updated training — this helps opera- local jobs. Nome is lucky to have use my talents to do good things for take every opportunity to learn and NPS school board. tions of schools run smoothly and two Ports that could be developed, in kids. I have the experience and ask questions of our administration, Monica Rose: Both of my parents has a great affect on students and town and out at Cape Nome. In my proven commitment to serve as a staff and community when there are were teachers and administrators for their surroundings. I support spend- opinion, the development of Cape school board member. important decisions before the board. Bering Strait School District, Lower ing extra for academic activities to Nome, which is naturally deep but When making decisions, I will try to Yukon School District and my help in reading, math, language and without protection, would be my first NN: With huge reading deficits always ask the question – Is this mother was a teacher at Nome Public Native culture classes and culture choice. This would push potential in the Nome Public School District good for our kids? I always have an Schools. While attending high awareness. I’m not afraid to ask development out towards Cape (many 8th grade students are read- open door policy for public input. school I worked for Bering Strait questions and receive input from the Nome or adding to the existing ing at the second and third grade School District and was also a stu- community. causeway would be a little more ex- level) what would you as a school NN: What are your financial pri- dent board member. I am a graduate Thank you. Please vote for Mon- pensive, but the result would be the board member do to help solve the orities for the school district? of Nome-Beltz High School, two of ica Rose School Board Seat C! same. problem? BB: My first priority as a school my children have graduated from BB: I believe as a current school board member is to advocate for the Nome-Beltz High School and two *** NN: What is your vision for the board member, I AM supporting our education of the youth in our com- are currently attending school. I School Board City of Nome and the Port of Nome Nome Public Schools staff in work- munity. The outcome of public edu- have volunteered at both schools Seat “D” to deal with the increasing pressure ing on the problem of students not cation is important to everyone’s through reading in classrooms, Candidate: Paula Davis from the oil and gas industry as well being able to read at their grade future. Therefore, my greatest finan- school events and sport activities. I as the shipping industry that take level. It is a problem that no one is cial priority is to advocate for fund- was a substitute teacher at both advantage of the increasingly ice- running away from. As a board ing for Nome Public Schools on the schools, worked as a cook at the ele- free Arctic in the summer? member I have attended training and local, State and Federal level. I have mentary, and rode the buses for bus JW: We all need to keep an open listened to education experts and shown support for our children by security. mind and ear to the future develop- brought home ideas to my School asking the Governor and Alaska ment of Nome. We are in good posi- District. I have advocated for school State Legislature for an increase in NN: With huge reading deficits tion to deal with any and all activities budgets that include funding for pro- funding for public education in in the Nome Public School District that might pass through our commu- grams that will directly impact stu- Alaska. I will continue to do so. I be- (many 8th grade students are read- nity. Nome has a good infrastructure, dent learning. Nome Public Schools lieve our students are well worth this ing at the second and third grade airport and road system to handle the has dedicated teachers and staff that investment. I attend budget meetings level) what would you as a school traffic that might come our way. work hard every day for our students. with the Nome Common Council to board member do to help solve the Nome has in the past always been a As a board member, I have supported advocate for City of Nome funding problem? good stopping point for fuel, cargo, adding more teachers to our staff to for our schools. In the upcoming MR: As a school board member, I and will always be a good place to keep the student to teacher ratio at or year I intend to once again ask for will support and make sure that the stop. There’s No Place Like Nome. below 20 to 1. funding to keep student to teacher ra- School Board is evaluating the out- With the increasingly ice-free Arctic, I have supported the following ef- tios at or below 20 to 1. I believe it come of Read90 and current curricu- Nome is a natural spot to conduct a forts as a current board member: is vital to continue to fund the Nome lum. The board needs to stay current good support center for any and all NPS was awarded a grant to hire Public Schools pre-Kindergarten with reading assessments and profi- Paula Davis traffic. Being able to provide goods three certified teachers to work with staff. We have seen large gains in the ciency scores for Nome Public and services to these folks will only Nome Preschool and Kawerak Head- readiness of our students to enter Schools. I would like to encourage Nome Nugget: Please tell us help the Nome community to grow start to increase school readiness. school. The District needs to retain parents to read more at home, volun- about your background and what in the long run. Balancing the needs The Nome Elementary School staff the excellent staff we now have, and teer to read in classrooms at their your qualifications are to be on the through smart fiscal responsibility is in the second year of implement- recruit new staff when we do have school and ask questions about their NPS school board. will help keep the quality of life we ing the “Read 90” initiative. This turnover. We need to offer fair wages child’s reading level. I would also Paula Davis: I was born and all enjoy here in Nome. I would like “Read 90” aims to have all students to our employees so NPS can com- support a reading program between raised in beautiful Nome, AK. My to encourage everyone to get out and reading at grade level by the time pete with school districts in areas schools and local agencies that are siblings and I attended both Nome exercise your right to vote. Thank they reach 3rd grade. Staff is doing with a lower cost of living. offering tutoring to students. Elementary School and are proud you and I would appreciate your sup- this through a variety of literacy in- graduates of Nome-Beltz High port on Election Day. terventions and more time is being NN: Describe your vision to real- School. I have four children who spent teaching reading. A program ize a quality education for the di- have attended or are attending school *** called Reading Mastery is being used verse student populations in Nome? and who also have been active in School Board to teach students that are reading MR: If elected to the School continued on page 12 Seat “C” below grade level. NPS added a Board, I would like to make sure that transitional class to the 1st grade Incumbent: Betsy Brennan with a focus on catch up growth in reading. The school has partnered Please Join us in our Nome Nugget: Please tell us with various community organiza- about your background and what tions like Nome Eskimo Community, Celebration your qualifications are to be on the Nome PTSA, and Nome City Li- NPS school board. brary to have programs such as Betsy Brennan: My name is Betsy “Guys Read”, “Girls Read” and a fall Brennan and I am the incumbent and spring reading incentive pro- 75th Anniversary candidate running for Nome School gram. In the Junior High, a “one to OF THE Board Seat C. I have lived in Nome one” iPad initiative has begun with since 1988. I earned my Bachelor’s generous support from the Native of Science degree in Environmental Village of Council and the City of Science from Saint Michael College Nome. NPS added a third Junior Betsy Brennan Nome Volunteer High English/Language Arts teacher Fire Department ANDERSEN, STAN Nome Recreation Center October 20 6:00 p.m. for Nome Common Council Semi-Formal  Dinner  Program  Dancing Seat “D” Tickets: $30 single, $50 couple * Proven leadership Contact any NVFD member for tickets or * Integrity you can trust call 304-3614 for RSVP * Asking the questions so that the public is more informed

paid for by Stan Andersen 10 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012sports THE NOME NUGGET

Photo by Melanie Sagoonick Photo by Melanie Sagoonick LEADERS— Nome Nanook Tim Schmidt leads Asa Bergamaschi of White Mountain and Paval Hernandez ALL SMILES— Tracey Okbaok from Teller kept a good attitude while of Barrow on a long downhill towards a first place finish at the Region 1 North XC race held in Unalakleet. participating in the Girls Varsity race. Beltz Cross Country runners sweep Region 1 North By Tara Schmidt Led by Rosa Schmidt (19:05), posted personal records, as the Un- (19:11) but second for high school, couldn’t be happier with how Nome’s top seven boys and girls Senora Ahmasuk (19:48), and Han- alakleet course was largely downhill. and Oliver Hoogendorn placed they’ve grown up as people, com- cross country runners will be ad- nah Tozier (20:23) in first, second, White Mountain senior Asa Bergam- fourth among JV; seventh overall. petitors, and a team.” vancing to the State Championships and third places once again, the Lady aschi had shattered the competition Coach Jeff Collins said, “One of Before the season wraps up, the this weekend at Bartlett High School Nanooks remain undefeated this sea- on the very same course at the Wolf- the key points this season is the depth Nanooks have one last race to run, in Anchorage after their double- son. Tori Thomas’ fifth place finish pack Invitational two weeks previ- of our boys team. This is the first sea- and Collins says, this is the zenith of header victory in Unalakleet. was instrumental to their low score, ously. son we’ve been able to set people the season. “Our big focus is Re- The varsity girl’s team dominated solidified by Jannelle Trowbridge in Bergamaschi led half the Regional aside if they’re sick.” gional’s and State. Long term goals the podium, with five scorers finish- 15th position. Teammate Alexis Hut- race, pulling ahead as they turned Speaking about the team, he supersede the short term, and the ing in the top 15 for a team score of son set a personal record time of onto the rutted, rough and slippery added, “I’m very pleased with the short term leads to the long term,” 26. Second place was Barrow with 26:17, coming in 22nd place. half-mile loop through the tundra. way they present themselves. I Collins said. 42 points. Many of the racers last weekend Tim Schmidt passed Bergamaschi after the course turned back onto the road pointing downhill. Schmidt completed the race in 16:23, with Bergamaschi 30 seconds behind. Following racers from Kotzebue, White Mountain, Barrow, Kiana, and St. Michael, the next Nanook to cross the finish line was James Horner in 9th place, in 18:09. Nome’s remaining scorers arrived in 12th, 14th, and 15th. They were Lief Erikson, Junyor Erikson, and James Jorgensen, respectively. Nick Mor- gan and Degnan Lawrence were close behind, finishing 18th and 20th. Eighth-grade runner Ivory Ok- leasik took another first-place title for the Nanooks as the fastest in the Junior High Girls division. Her time of 22:21 would have placed her in seventh amid the high school girls. Three Junior Varsity representa- tives competed in the open race, with Bobby Pate (18:36) placing third Photo by Melanie Sagoonick overall and the first high school stu- RUN SARA— Sara Ozenna from Kotzebue competed in the Girls Var- dent to finish. Nolan Horner sprinted sity race, covering the 5k course in 26 minutes, 22 seconds. into the chute in fourth position

Photo by Melanie Sagoonick HAPPY RUNNERS— Karlee Katchatag, left, and Summer Sagoonick, right, both from Unalakleet, share a laugh before the open race during the regional XC meet in Unalakleet.

Results Top 10 Region 1 North XC meet in Unalakleet Varsity girls

1 19:05:00 ROSA SCHMIDT NOME 2 19:48:00 SENORA AHMASUK NOME 3 20:23:00 HANNAH TOZIER NOME 4 20:56:00 RAMEY GERKE BARROW 5 21:44:00 TORI THOMAS NOME 6 22:10:00 COURTNEY HADLEY BUCKLAND 7 22:38:00 IRITAQ HAILSTONE NOORVIK 8 22:46:00 CARLA KIPPI BARROW 9 22:48:00 JANAE PANAMARIOFF BARROW 10 23:03:00 NOELLE HELMER BARROW Varsity boys

1 16:23:00 TIM SCHMIDT NOME 2 16:53:00 ASA BERGAMASCHI WHITE MOUNTAIN 3 17:16:00 PAVAL HERNANDEZ BARROW 4 17:29:00 KEVIN GOODWIN BARROW 5 17:47:00 AUCHA JOHNSON UNALAKLEET 6 17:57:00 GARY EAKIN KOTZEBUE 7 18:01:00 JESSIE ASHENFELTER WHITE MOUNTAIN 8 18:02:00 ISAIAH SAVOK KOTZEBUE 9 18:05:00 JAMES HORNER NOME 10 18:07:00 DOMINIC RICHARDSON ST. MICHAEL THE NOME NUGGET sports/Local THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 11 Volleyball Ladies win bracket in thrilling weekend By Stephen Palmatier took the second, 25-17. but in the end Homer came out on 15-12. With this match being very tion. The ladies, who have been say- The undefeated Lady Nanooks In the third match against South top, 25-23. Being down a set in a similar to the first, it showed that the ing all season that they would be volleyball squad had yet to face any High, one of the best 4A schools in best of three set format could have Nanook ladies seemed to play better ready for stiffer competition came sort of challenge from an opponent the state, Nome played competitively marked trouble for the Nanooks. But after dropping a set, having won a set out and proved it. Perhaps the thing this season, but all of that changed but eventually fell, 26-24 and 25-16. once again, the ladies did not panic both times after dropping a previous to take away from this last week- last weekend in Anchorage. The And in the final match of the day, the or get discouraged, but rather one. end’s result was not just that they ladies were able to win their bracket Nanooks fell again, losing 25-18, 25- bounced back with force, winning With the two wins, the ladies won their bracket, but rather the in the West Anchorage High School 14. With Nome having just won one the second set, 25-16. In the third moved on to the championship game mental toughness they showed to tournament, defeating teams from out of the eight total sets in qualify- and deciding set, Nome was able to of the bracket where they faced win it, bouncing back time after time 3A and 4A schools on the way in ing, they were assigned to the nickel win it 15-11, outlasting Homer in the Wasilla. With Nome having played from adversity. thrilling fashion, but also lost some bracket, one of four brackets in the end. nearly six matches in a span of 24 “Overall, we played well. I was matches. tournament. The win was just the beginning of hours, the question heading into the very pleased,” said Lucas Frost, head The ladies arrived to the tourna- The Nanooks, who had not been the madness for the ladies in this championship was if the ladies had coach of the Lady Nanooks com- ment last Thursday preparing first for truly tested yet this season, got all bracket because in the very next enough energy left in the tank. In the menting about the weekend as a pool play matches on Friday, where they could handle and more in the match, Nome faced off against Thun- match, they answered the questions, whole. Coach Frost will not be the they would be assigned a bracket de- qualifying rounds. These losses der Mountain. In this match, it was winning it in two very competitive only one impressed after this week- pending on the results. Each match could have demoralized the team eerily similar to the first match, only sets, 25-22 and 25-23. end with the ladies showing that they was only two sets long, but the ladies heading into the bracket, but rather, this time the ladies reversed the The win was huge, not only for can compete with anyone. The played four different matches on Fri- they seemed to make the team hun- script, winning the first set, 25-23. their confidence but also to answer a ladies, coming off their biggest day to qualify. In the first match, gry and stronger instead. However, in the second set, the lot of the questions swirling around matches and wins of the season, look Eagle River defeated Nome, 25-18 The bracket began the next day, ladies could not close it out, drop- about the team. The question head- to build off them when they head to and 25-19 followed by a split set Saturday, where the ladies’ first ping the second set, 25-20. And in ing into this tournament was how Homer for another big tournament match with Skyview where Nome match came courtesy of Homer. The the third and deciding set yet again, they would stack up physically and this upcoming weekend. took the first set, 25-16 and Skyview first set was competitive throughout, Nome prevailed, winning this time mentally against stronger competi- Arctic Orchestra delights Nome audience Story and Photos by Diana Nome Arts Council president Haecker Josie Stiles said that the orchestra ap- A rare treat came to Nome cour- proached the NAC if they wanted to tesy of the Nome Arts Council in host the orchestra in exchange for a form of the 30-member Arctic hot meal and a performance fee. The Chamber Orchestra that performed at Arts Council jumped at the opportu- the Nome Elementary School’s gym nity since it has been at least two on Saturday evening. decades since the orchestra has been The orchestra, an offshoot of the in Nome to perform, and treated the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, musicians to a king crab dinner and toured Alaska with stops in Healy, berry desserts. In turn, the Nome au- Wasilla, Eagle River, Anchorage and, dience experienced an evening not for a grand finale, in Nome. soon to be forgotten.

MAESTRO— Russian born Maestro Eduard Zilberkant, right, is the musical director and conductor of the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra and the Arctic Chamber Orchestra, which performed in Nome last Saturday. The Arctic Chamber Orchestra drew a crowd of more than 140 Nomeites. Before the concert started, conductor Eduard Zilberkant pointed ANDERSEN out viola player Trevor Adams, Nomeite Jimmy Adams’ grandson. The orchestra first performed Franz for Schubert’s Overture in D, in the Ital- ian style, often associated with ballet performances. Nome City Council Then came an unusual piece com- posed by Russian composer Alexan- Thanks for your support der Konstantinovich Glazunov (1865-1936), which incorporated a paid for by Stan Andersen rather modern instrument, the saxo- phone in its concerto for saxophone and strings. Fairbanks music profes- sor and Japanese born Jun Watabe definitely stole the show with his saxophone performance, also in Ibert’s concertino da camera for sax- ophone. The concert, not interrupted by an intermission, concluded with Sym- phony No. 4 by German composer Felix Mendelssohn and the Nome Nome Airport audience were up on their feet for a long applause and standing ovations.

After the concert, musicians al- RUNWAY CLOSURE 21 SOLOIST— Jun Watabe, saxophone soloist, performed last Saturday lowed Nomeites to check out their with the Arctic Chamber Orchestra in Nome. Watabe was born in Japan, instruments, and bass player Bob holds a doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado and joined Olsen was not afraid to let even the music faculty at UAF in 2009. teenagers hold his 124 year-old bass.

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NOME TIES— Richard Beneville, right, introduces viola musician Trevor Adams, standing up in the center, For more information call DOT at 443-2700. to the audience. Adams is the grandson of Jimmy Adams of Nome. 12 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET • Municipal candidates continued from page 9 *** report for 2011 is due to arrive at projects and NSEDC has a long his- mercial fisheries and encourage other NSEDC every mail box in the member com- tory of working with other entities. I means of economic development school athletics and activities. I cur- Member Representative munities by Sept. 30, nine months would encourage more groups to within the member communities. I rently work at the Nome Community Incumbent: Don Stiles after last year ended. There is no fi- partner with NSEDC in addressing feel NSEDC should have a larger Center assisting programs like the nancial report in the quarterly re- salmon concerns, in Nome and else- role in advocating for and develop- Nome Food Bank, Senior Services, ports NSEDC sends to its member where. ing local subsistence fishing. Children’s services and tobacco pre- communities. If you are elected, This question will likely generate vention programs. I am a proud what will you do to provide Nome discussion of a hatchery at Hobson alumni Nanook, and plan to focus on residents with timely information Creek. NSEDC’s past history with our children for ALL to succeed from about NSEDC’s financial activities this project and its operator’s inabil- our Nome-Beltz schools. I highly and status on a quarterly basis? ity to get a hatchery permit makes me value education as it is a key to suc- DS: This question is written in a unable to support allocating funds to cess as early as infancy, preschool, way that assumes NSEDC is cur- a project that can’t move forward. and during all Nome Elementary rently and actively working to im- Even if Hobson Creek were per- and Jr. / Sr. High years; the educa- properly keep information from mitted by ADF&G it wouldn’t be the tion we provide impacts lives and residents in our member communi- magic bullet that solves our chum is- well being. ties. This is not the case. I think a sues. It is a cold-water stream that better question is what is the right stunts salmon growth, putting the fry NN: With huge reading deficits balance between disclosure and pro- at a distinct disadvantage as late in the Nome Public School District tection when it comes to financial in- bloomers. This does not rule out my (many 8th grade students are read- formation. I believe myself and my support for a future hatchery project ing at the second and third grade fellow board members have done a in the region as part of an overall level) what would you as a school good job finding that balance. As plan for chum, but I also won’t board member do to help solve the board members we have a duty and blindly demand that NSEDC fund a problem? fiduciary responsibility to safeguard non-permitted project with no regard PD: This is a tough one because I certain financial information. We for the critical limitations that come don’t know what programs the also have to make sure what is re- with it. If we are going to put the school is using to help children learn leased is accurate. money forward to operate a hatchery, Louie Green Jr. to read. I think the current curricu- Part of this is due to our participa- we should fund one that can be per- lum/programs are good. We need to Don Stiles tion in the competitive commercial mitted and will be successful. support teacher training, parents in fishing industry in the Bering Sea, as We’ve heard a lot about hatcheries NN: NSEDC’s annual financial the classroom, support reading as a well as our relationship with harvest- from a very few people. If Nome report for 2011 is due to arrive at foundation of education, support the Nome Nugget: What is your mo- ing partners, which are private com- truly wants a hatchery, it needs more every mail box in the member com- reading initiative and follow up with tivation to run for NSEDC office panies. NSEDC does report on support than just a handful of people munities by Sept. 30, nine months results, and definitely support teach- and what are your qualifications to quarterly financial results at it’s who have tunnel-vision on only a after last year ended. There is no fi- ers/parent input on improving read- be on the NSEDC board? board meetings which the public and single option. As a board member I nancial report in the quarterly re- ing skills. We need teaching staff that Don Stiles: I’d like to continue as media are invited to attend. The will make sure any project we sup- ports NSEDC sends to its member can connect with students, so that a productive team member on Nugget is often at these meetings and port will have a realistic chance of communities. If you are elected, children feel comfortable learning NSEDC’s board. I have maintained reports on the quarterly getting a permit and that its operators what will you do to provide Nome and want to learn. Early literacy be- positive working relationships with figures. These figures are only pre- will make every effort to meet per- residents with timely information gins in preschool and kindergarten. the NSEDC board of directors and liminary, however. NSEDC does not mitting requirements. about NSEDC’s financial activities We want involved parents. Parents staff and have the ability to commu- publish our financial data until it has If a hatchery for chum salmon, or and status on a quarterly basis? are children’s first teachers and their nicate effectively and work well with gone through a rigorous audit per- perhaps another species that people LG: The annual report to every strongest advocates for learning. If others, which is critical in a large formed by an outside firm. This hap- feel is more desirable, is truly what box holder should be due on April 15 schools don’t have relationships with board like NSEDC’s. I am an active pens after the calendar year has Nome wants, then I have the ability for the previous year. I would pro- parents, we are losing the battle. commercial fisherman who has a finished. to work with NSEDC’s board mem- vide quarterly financial reports to long record of involvement in both NSEDC is by far the most trans- bers and staff to make that hap- each member community’s city NN: Describe your vision to real- Nome and the Norton Sound re- parent of the six CDQ groups, and is pen. No single board member can council following each NSEDC ize a quality education for the di- gion. I have been a strong advocate the only one that allows the public steer NSEDC on their own. quarterly board meeting. I would verse student populations in Nome? for Nome and its needs and have a and press to attend its quarterly meet- I’m not one to talk much about my also provide a copy of NSEDC’s au- PD: It’s wonderful that we have good sense of what’s needed in the ings. NSEDC could hold all finan- accomplishments, but I know the im- dited financial statement to the mem- diversity in our schools. We want region. I feel like I have a good cial discussions in private, but this is portance of having Nome’s represen- ber communities. students to reach their highest poten- record in my prior service through not something I have pushed for. If tative be able to work well with other tial in school and to do that they need NSEDC and I would like to continue people would like more disclosure, I members – and my record demon- NN: In your view, what is the support from staff, peers, parents and helping to guide the corporation as it would certainly hear them out. At strates that I get things done. I would most effective way for NSEDC to community. ALL students need sup- invests in our communities, residents this point, however, I believe people appreciate your VOTE Tuesday, Oc- help improve the diminished chum port, ALL of our kids, not just the and fisheries. are satisfied with NSEDC’s trans- tober 2, 2012. Thank you. salmon runs in the Nome subdis- students who can read well, not just parency. trict? the students with perfect behavior. NN: What is your vision to guide *** LG: In my view, the best way to ALL students need to feel connected NSEDC as a board member? NN: In your view, what is the Challenger: Louie Green Jr. improve local chum salmon runs is and welcomed at school. We can’t DS: I would like to see continued most effective way for NSEDC to to work cooperatively with Sitnasuak reach our vision of quality education growth in NSEDC’s programs. Pro- help improve the diminished chum Nome Nugget: What is your mo- Native Corporation that owns the without reaching all of our students. grams that educate, provide scholar- salmon runs in the Nome subdis- land in the Nome Subdistrict where We need to continue to make reading tivation to run for NSEDC office ships and support youth trict? and what are your qualifications to the weakest chum salmon runs occur, a priority until all of our students are activities. Programs that help lower DS: The issue of poor chum to operate the Hobson Creek Hatch- proficient. be on the NSEDC board? the cost of energy. Programs that will salmon returns in the Nome subdis- Louie Green Jr.: I have been serv- ery. We should support studies using enhance and rehabilitate our fisheries trict is complex. Anyone who marked fish from the hatchery to de- NN: What are your financial pri- ing on regional boards and commit- through responsible methods. blames a single cause for the decline tees since 1993. I want to give termine the impact of interception in orities for the school district? NSEDC has made progress in all in chums is either mistaken or is try- the False Pass commercial salmon PD: Obviously reading is an issue, member communities a stronger these areas, but there is still work to ing to mislead others. There are voice in how NSEDC conducts its fishery on Norton Sound chum so efforts need to be made to cover do. I would like to see NSEDC con- many factors involved – overfishing, salmon runs. We should advocate for this priority. I encourage the com- business. I also want to provide tinue to expand commercial fishing habitat issues, competition from transparency and accountability in a serious reduction in salmon By- munity to give input about financial opportunities in the region. Our re- Asian hatchery chum (that affect the catch in the Pollock trawl fisheries. priorities. When we invest in cur- NSEDC’s business affairs to mem- cent expanded winter crab fishery carrying capacity of the oceans), by- bers of the Nome community. I am Marked chum salmon from the riculum, we need to make sure it is this year was a great success. Giv- catch in the pollock fishery, the Area hatchery could also contribute to as- working, support K-2 education, the chairman of the Seward Penin- ing residents more opportunities to M salmon fishery, coho predation sula Federal Subsistence Regional sessing the impact of trawl bycatch which is foundational to the entire earn income through activities like and numerous others all play a on Nome Subdistrict salmon stocks. education experience. Technology, Advisory Council. I serve on the Sit- commercial fishing is one of the best role. Some are significant while oth- nasuak Native Corporation and building maintenance, quality per- ways we can encourage economic ers play a much lesser role. A lot of sonnel, quality curriculum, extracur- Bering Straits Native Corporation development. I would also like to focus gets placed on NSEDC be- boards of directors. *** ricular activities—these are some of see more programs and opportunities cause NSEDC is the only organiza- the other issues that would benefit in NSEDC member communities tion actively pursuing salmon NN: What is your vision to guide Utility board incumbents Fred from prioritizing as a group/school outside of Nome. When they do restoration efforts on a regional board together, so we’re united in NSEDC as a board member? Moody and Dave Barron run uncon- well, Nome does well. scale—but that doesn’t mean we LG: I want to find a way to pro- tested and did not submit their an- spending money. Please vote for need to be the only ones. Other or- Paula Davis School Board Seat “D”! vide local people more access to swers to the Nome Nugget NN: NSEDC’s annual financial ganizations are working on local Bering Sea and Aleutian Island com- questionnaire.

THE GATHERING PLACE— Migratory swans and geese gather at Safety Lagoon to commence their journey to warmer climates. Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 13

Saying It Sincerely InterShelter, Inc. “We shelter the world” By Father Ross Tozzi generously from the family’s ample nized God’s abundant love and asked supply of food. Part of the key to to be able to share that love as easily Treasure in Heaven giving with joy is to recognize that and as freely as she had responded to ALASKAN TUFF INSTANT DOME HOME A man ran up to Jesus and asked, we have a responsibility to help oth- those who asked for food at the front “Good teacher, what must I do to in- ers. door of the home she grew up in. She 20 FT. OR 14 FT. SIZES. herit eternal life?” Since the man ob- Illness set in and the mother died recognized the sacrifice of Jesus on DOME SHELTER FOR served all of the commandments, of cancer. In time, illness robbed the the cross and asked to share in that GOLD MINING, HUNTING, Jesus asked him to take the next step, father of the ability to make a living wealth as well. She contracted a fatal FISHING, CONCESSIONS, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, as a watch maker and yet he still disease that medical science did not sell what you have, and give to the considered himself a rich man. He know how to cure at the time. She CONSTRUCTION CAMP, poor and you will have treasure in was rich for he had the love of five died a martyr of love at the age of 24 APARTMENT RENTALS, heaven; then come, follow me.” The daughters. Each of the daughters in from tuberculosis. Even in her pain STORAGE, CAMP, etc. man eager to ask Jesus the question turn asked Jesus, “Good teacher, and suffering she still found ways to was not so eager to accept the an- what must I do to inherit eternal reach out to others. Through letters swer and went away sad. life?” The daughters all observed the that took great effort to write in her Nome Representative: Nils Hahn The husband of one wealthy fam- commandments and from the wealth illness, she encouraged a young man ily in France was a watch maker and of faith they received from mother to give to the poor and follow the 443-6500 • [email protected] his wife owned a business making and father, they were all eager to set Lord to the ends of the earth. fine lace. By the standards of the aside worldly concerns to follow the It is good to ponder the question INTERSHELTER.COM time they were a wealthy family. Lord. Each entered religious life in of eternal life often, and to respond They were grateful to God and rec- order to pray for the good of others generously to others. An elder rich in ognized their wealth was a blessing and to grow closer in their own rela- wisdom does not grow poorer by from God for which they were called tionship to God. generously sharing that wisdom with to be responsible stewards. Without The youngest entered religious others. A hunter, who shares the the benefit of a Food Bank like life at age 15, in fact ahead of sev- wealth of the hunt with those who Nome, those who were hungry ap- eral of her sisters. In the Story of a can no longer hunt, feeds the soul proached their home directly to ask Soul she tells of her life and of her both for himself and for his neighbor. for assistance. They sent their relationship with God. She recog- And let us not forget the Little Way youngest daughter to the door when nized God’s wisdom and asked him of Therese of Lisieux who turned the people came knocking for assistance. to share it generously with her. Al- question around on Jesus and asked Although only a child, the parents though she didn’t own a bible, she him to share abundantly from his wanted her to recognize the need to had access to one in the chapel and wealth so that she could share it with help others. She greeted those in memorized verses taking the lessons others. need with a warm smile and gave from scripture to heart. She recog-

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FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY 14 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET Obituaries John Patrick Bunce 2004. He did his general college tic, ranging from the sublime to the Adeline Jean Ullrich to her husband’s home town of John Patrick Bunce, age 26, died studies at Northeast State College in profane. He could reproduce with November 7, 1919 to Nome, Alaska where they settled and Saturday morning, September 1, Tennessee and studied Geology and perfect pitch, any music he heard, September 18, 2012 raised a family. In 2003 they made 2012 at his home in Nome, Alaska. Diesel Mechanics at University of and knew all the songs, word and Former Nome resident, Adeline J. “the BIG move” to Anchorage due to Alaska Fairbanks. He was certified note from Muppet Treasure Island; Ullrich, 92, passed away peacefully health reasons. and licensed through the State of he had a beautiful tenor voice. at home surrounded by loved ones. Adeline’s years were filled with Alaska for Diving, Professional John is well known for his humor, Adeline was born in Hamden, CT many adventures. William brought Truck Driving, Hazwoper and Pro- his silly little laugh and quirky grin; to Teresa and Carlos Merlone. She her from a big city to smalltown fessional Boating Safety. When the and for his ability to listen on a deep married William H. Ullrich on Janu- Nome where they enjoyed many issue of his going on to further edu- level, and wise in his counsel. He ary 13, 1944, while he was stationed wonderful years. She raised three cation was brought up, he would say had a kind and forgiving nature, non- at Yale University in the Army Air girls, worked out of the home and “I am not disciplined enough to war- judgmental of others, which is why Force. After two years, they moved continued on page 18 rant the money it will cost, I think I they loved being around him. He was will wait until I am older.” He a loyal and protective of his friends, wanted to study environmental law. loving to his family, concerned for Memorial Cross Ceremony John’s first employment was with their welfare, and respectful and kind Tech-Connect in Homer where he to his mother. John lived his life learned to install computer systems, openly and honestly; there were no 11 am Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 and programs. Later in Tennessee, he hidden agendas, no manipulations; worked as a lens grinder/polisher for he did not use others for personal At Nome Cemetery an Optometrist, and laborer for a gain. He was respectful of women construction company. In the restau- and children and kind to animals; he rant that his family owned, John loved dogs and sometimes cats. He Family & Friends Welcome John Patrick Bunce washed dishes, waited tables, tended laughed a lot, cried sometimes, and the till and cleaned. Back in Homer never failed at loving. Preston Robin Keller John was born November 13, he worked as a deck hand on a fish- He is survived by his mother 1985 at 6:27 PM at Emanuel Hospi- ing boat and learned to make parts Noqah Elisi; uncles Mike, David, 9/29/88~7/15/07 tal in Portland, Oregon. His mother and construct yurts for Nomad Shel- Greg and John Adkins; his Aunt Jan is Noqah Elisi Adkins of Homer, ter. In Nome he worked at leveling Adkins and cousins Josh and Bran- Alaska. His birth father, John Patrick buildings; in environmental, as a don Adkins of Tennessee; adopted Bunce Sr. resides in Oregon. John’s truck driver, and maintenance/refu- brothers: Zeke, Sam and Gabe Ten- early childhood was spent in Esta- eler for Nome Gold, general laborer hoff of Nome, half brother and sister In Loving Memory cada, Oregon and when it was time for Nome Utilities, drill sampling for Brandon and Kelly Bunce of Ore- for him to begin school, he and his Metal Logeny, and finally for him- gon; adopted parents Lee and Jess mother moved to Ashland where he self as a diver gold dredger. He said Tenhoff of Homer, and John and Nita attended pre-school and kinder- to me “mom, I love being down Klimp of Nome; “more-like-broth- garten, while his mother worked for there, it is very peaceful, and there is ers-than-friends”: Mitchell and Tom the university and attended classes. so much to explore and see…I want of Homer, Calvin, Joseph, Javier, It was here that John learned to snow to take pictures.” For the first time Mike, Emily and Laura of Nome; ski, swim, ride a bike and many other beneath his words there was an ex- Jeremiah and Alex Rhodd of South activities. He was a quiet child, a hilaration and wonder as he de- Dakota; and many other friends watcher with keen observation and scribed what he saw and experienced across the country. He kept people insatiable curiosity; he had an innate down there on the ocean floor; he close to his heart, no matter the dis- physical strength and agility greater was discovering his passion and tance or time, his love and friendship than most, and a wisdom beyond his coming into his own. never wavered. He was honest and years; he was, as some would say of John loved to travel. He visited solid friend. He was predeceased by him “an old soul.” John was ¾ Irish Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica and his grandparents Charles and Eliza- from the Keene family in County Hawaii. At 10 years he rode over 300 beth Adkins of North Carolina; and Derry, and the Cronan family in miles on horse-back with the Unity cousin Keith Grindstaff of North County Cork, Ireland and 1/8 Chero- of the Nations Riders from the Black Carolina. kee of the Wolf clan from the Smoky Hills of South Dakota, up to Cannon The day I felt you come into this Mountains of North Carolina. He Ball, Alberta. He traveled with his life there beneath my heart I knew had within him the spiritual aware- mother in their motor home from you were an expression of God’s James D. West Sr. ness and emotional intelligence of Tennessee to Alaska visiting Na- transcendent love, a gift sublime. his Cherokee ancestors, and the witty tional Parks and historical places Thank you, son, for the greatest October 1st 2009 charm and keen intellect of his Irish along the way. He talked of studying honor ever bestowed upon any roots. Druidism and going on a Pub Crawl woman: that of being your mother. We love and miss you everyday! In 1993 John and his mother through Ireland; he talked of doing a You go now, and do the work you are moved to Alaska where John at- bike trip through New Zealand, Eng- meant to do, with all our love and Gladys, Stephanie, Kimberly and Kian tended the Adventist Elementary land, and climbing the pyramids of gratitude for the gift of you. School in Fairbanks and Nome. He Egypt. He was interested in history, A Memorial Service will be held graduated from North Atlantic Re- politics, and current events. He read on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 5 Church Services gional High School, and Smoky Bay regularly Washington Post and BBC pm at Old St. Joseph’s Hall/ Anvil Learning Center at Homer, Alaska in news, and many other sources. His City Square Nome, Alaska. For in- interest in music was widely eclec- formation call: 907-299-6448. Directory

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The candi- the KINC Board of Directors which involves the fol- fective working relationships with the KINC Board date must believe strongly in NESTʼs mission to lowing: screens calls, manages schedule, makes of Directors, staff members and shareholders. offer dignity and respect to those in need of safe travel and lodging arrangements, sorts mail and overnight shelter regardless of their level of intox- responds to general inquiries, forwards mail which COMPENSATION ication. Real Estate requires Presidentʼs attention to her/him, prepara- DOE This is a part-time position with the possibility of tion of correspondence and reports, preparations 9/27 expanding to full-time. The Directorʼs salary will of KINC Board of Directors meetings and KINC be commensurate with experience and responsi- ACREAGE WANTED – No agents please. West and or north of Nome city limits. Annual Meeting of Shareholders and meeting co- bilities. E-mail [email protected] ordination. For a full position description and to request an ap- 9/20-27;10-3 Service and coordinates as administrative support NOW HIRING plication email [email protected] or call Sue at for the President of the KINC Board of Directors. Customer Service Representative I 443-7673. Takes minutes of the meeting of the KINC Board of This position provides courteous, efficient, and Applications will be accepted until September 30, Directors and Committees. timely assistance to all customers who contact the 2012 or until the position is filled. Nome Sweet Homes Prepare monthly, quarterly, annually financial re- office. Processes customer requests for installa- 9/20-27 ports and budget(s) for the President and KINC tion, discontinuance, or change in service for local, 907-443-7368 Board of Directors, financial auditor and stock bro- long distance, internet, TV, and cellular. Basic REDUCED! OWNER FINANCE NEAR REC CENTER ker. 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Preference given to applicants with: expe- Administrative positions are available in several departments: Nice lot in town near new hospital! $35,000 downstairs is 2br/1ba rience in alcohol treatment as a counselor or client; HOUSE, WORKSHOP, APARTMENT, HUGE GARAGE Large deck, next to fire station. a demonstrated ability to tactfully diffuse tense and Trailer house is 2br with den, permanent foundation with addition. Owner is very motivated to sell! sometimes combative situations; a willingness to Small detached workshop w/efficiency apartment above $205,000 OBO Administrative Assistants offer guests encouragement to make positive Large, well built garage with room to work on large trucks lifestyle changes. Current certification in first aid, This home is priced low low low!!!! $220,000 Administrative Specialists CPR or EMT is a plus. MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE AT: www.nomesweethomes.com Executive Administrative Specialist Hourly wage: $20.10/hour We buy distressed properties Applications accepted until October 15, or until For information please call the positions are filled. For more details and an application Human Resources at 443-4530 or email contact Sue Steinacher at 443-7673, or MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” [email protected]. [email protected]. NOW taking applications for one-bedroom 9/27;10-3 unfurnished apartments, heat included NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free NOME ESKIMO COMMUNITY • workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a pre- POSITION DESCRIPTION •Rent based on income for eligible households employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development 9/27 POSITION: Custodian DEPARTMENT: Administration 515 Steadman Street, Nome REPORTS TO: Executive Assistant POSITION STATUS: Regular, Part-time EQUAL EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt OPPORTUNITY PAY RANGE: 9-10-11 $18.79 - $21.15 hr DOE For applications and Position Description, please EMPLOYER Prepare for a contact Nome Eskimo Community, P.O. Box 1090, (907) 443-5220 Nome, Alaska 99762, 200 West 5th Avenue, email PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 [email protected], fax 907-443-3539, or call Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 907-443-2246. Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager career in the 9/27 seafood industry Legals Seawall Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT “G” Street. After investigation Melanie Nassuk, is sponsoring entry-level seafaffoood processing training through MEDIA RELEASES age 20 of Nome was issued a citation for Minor SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT 09-17-2012 thru 09-24-2012 Consuming. the Alaska Vocational TTeechnicalechn Center (AAVVTEC) in Seward ffoor Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The On 09/21/2012 at 10:37 p.m. NPD responded IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ) issuance of citations or the act of arrest does to the report of an intoxicated person at a busi- Norton Sound residents. NSEDCSEDC will pay tuition, emplooyymentm ) not assign guilt to any identified party. ness on Front Street. After investigation Nathan documentation costss,, trraansportation, foodd,, and lodging ELLA MATILDA TANNER ) Charles, age 25 of Palmer, AK was arrested and ) On 09/18/2012 at 1:22 a.m. NPD conducted a transported to AMCC for Harassment. Bail was traffic stop on Front Street. After investigation set at $500. Deceased. ) expenses for selected applicants. Class size is limited to 10. Robert Tea, age 31 of Nome was arrested and On 09/22/2012 at 2:05 a.m. NPD responded ______) transported to AMCC for Driving Under the Influ- to the report of an assault at a business on Front ence (alcohol) and Misconduct Involving a Con- Street. After investigation Melanie Nassuk, age Oct. 22 - 31, 2012 Case No. 2NO-12-23 PR trolled Substance in the VI Degree. Bail was set 20 of Nome was arrested and transported to Training dates: at $1500. AMCC for being a Person Under 21 on a Licensed NOTICE TO CREDITORS On 09/18/2012 at 9:15 a.m. NPD responded Premise. Bail was set at $250. Notice is hereby given Carol R. Olsen has been to the report of a theft at a business on Bering On 09/22/2012 at 7:56 a.m. NPD responded Application deadline: Oct. 11, 2012 appointed personal representative of the above- Street. Investigation continues in this case. to the report of a stolen vehicle at a residence on entitled estate. All persons having claims against On 09/18/2012 at 11:46 p.m. NPD responded 1st Avenue. After investigation the vehicle was said deceased are required to present their claims the report of a juvenile with tobacco on school found nearby. If you have any information re- within four months after the date of first publication property. The juvenile, age 14 of Nome was is- garding this incident please contact NPD at 443- Applications are available online at wwww..nsedc.com or by of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. sued a citation for possession of tobacco. 5262. Claims must be presented to Carol R. Olsen, c/o On 09/18/2012 at 2:29 p.m. NPD conducted a On 09/22/2012 at 6:15 p.m. NPD conducted a contacting Jerry Ivanoffff.. Completed applications should be traffic stop on Front Street. After investigation welfare check at a residence on River Street. Lewis & Thomas, P.C., Box 61, Nome, Alaska Joseph Albrecht, age 65 of Helendale, CA was is- After investigation Nathan Charles, age 25 of returned to Ivanoff ta the ffoolloo wing address: 99762, or filed with this Court at P.O. Box 1110, sued citations for Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign Palmer, AK was arrested and transported to Nome, Alaska 99762. and Failure to Carry Insurance. AMCC for Violating Condition of Release. DATED this 17th day of September 2012. On 09/19/2012 at 9:47 p.m. NPD responded On 09/22/2012 at 7:37 p.m. NPD responded Jerry Ivanoffff,, NSEDNSEDC EET Coordinator H. Conner Thomas to report of an intoxicated person at a residence to the report of a disturbance at a business on Attorney for Carol R. Olsen on East Nugget Alley. After investigation Alvina Front Street. After investigation Floyd Crumbley, PO Box 193 Personal Representative Estate of Ella Tanner Amaktoolik, age 27 of Nome was arrested and age 54 of Nome was arrested and transported to Unalakleet, AK 99684 P.O. Box 6l, transported to AMCC for two counts of Assault and AMCC for Violating Conditions of Probation. Bail Nome, AK 99762 one count Harassment. Because of the DV na- was set at $250. tel. - (800) 385-3190 9/20-27; 10-3 ture of these crimes, no bail was set. On 09/23/2012 at 12:32 a.m. NPD responded On 09/19/2012 at 9:03 p.m. NPD responded to a residence on Steadman for the report of an fax - (907) 624-3183 to a business on Front Street. After investigation intoxicated person. After investigation Miranda Timothy Lockwood, age 32 of Nome was arrested Kakaruk, age 19 of Nome was arrested and trans- NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE and transported to AMCC for Violating Conditions ported to AMCC for Habitual Minor Consuming. NSEDC DOES NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT FOR TRAINEES OR PLACE TRAINEES REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF of Probation. On 09/23/2012 at 11:19 p.m., during security COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC On 09/21/2012 at 2:34 a.m. NPD responded checks, NPD made contact with an individual at a DIRECTLLYY INTO EMPLOYMENT. DEVELOPMENT to the report of an assault at a business on Front business on Front Street. John Atoruk, age 20 of Howeverrr,, trainees who successfully complete the program Street. After investigation Michael Gessells, age Kiana and Amos Slwooko, age 28 of Gambell will become certified seafood processors who are eligible for hire in onshore processing plants The Department of Commerce, Community, and 28 of Nome was arrested and transported to were both arrested and transported to AMCC for Economic Development proposes to adopt regu- AMCC for Assault. Bail was set at $500. being Drunk on a Licensed Premise. Their bail and on processor vessels. NSEDC works with its harvesting partners to obtain as many jobs for lation changes in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Alaska On 09/21/2012 at 8:45 p.m. NPD responded was set at $250 for each suspect. Norton Sound Residents as possible. Durriingg the trraainingg,, GlGlacciierFi FishCo Compannyy humanre ressourrcccees Administrative Code, dealing with proxy solicita- to the report of minors using tobacco at a park on On 09/23/2012 9:08 p.m. NPD responded to tions relating to certain corporations organized Bering Street. After investigation Jeffery Ellanna, the report of a disturbance at a residence on 4th personnel will be intteerviewing trraaineesfo for possible emplooyymentt.. under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act age 18 of Nome was issued a citation for Minor in Avenue. After investigation a juvenile, age 13 was (“ANCSA”). The proposed regulations address Possession of Tobacco. arrested for Probation Violation and transported to On 09/21/2012 at 11:48 p.m. NPD responded NYF. www.nsedc.comwww.nsedc.com continued on page 16 to the report of a disturbance at a residence on 16 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 THE NOME NUGGET

•Legals Trooper Beat

continued from page 15 On September 14, at 8:23 a.m., Unalakleet Alaska State Troopers received a report of a possible For a copy of the proposed regulation changes, shooting victim at the Unalakleet Clinic, the victim Janine Iknokinok, 27 of Unalakleet had serious wounds Municipal the way that proxy solicitation materials are filed contact Kevin Anselm at the address or phone to her legs. Investigation revealed that Iknokinok and her sister Dinah Toolie, 18, of Savoonga were out under AS 45.55.139. The proposed regulations number above, or go to moose hunting on a 4-wheeler on the road outside of Unalakleet when on the return trip to the village also address the posting of proxy solicitation ma- http://commerce.alaska.gov/bsc/pub/ANC- the 4-wheeler ran out of gas 1.3 miles out of town. When the ladies decided to walk the rest of the way, terials in electronic forums. The proposed regula- SAdraftREG201209.pdf. Toolie picked up the rifle and accidentally pulled the trigger. The round went through the backs of both Elections tions include the following: of Iknokinokʼs legs. A short while later men working for STG on the GCI tower project happened upon After the public comment period ends, the De- the ladies and were able to transport Iknokinok to the Unalakleet Clinic. She was eventually medivaced 3 AAC 08.305 – 3 AAC 08.365 is proposed to be partment of Commerce, Community, and Eco- to Anchorage for further treatment. The injuries were serious but not life threatening. Alcohol and/or are on changed as follows: nomic Development will either adopt these or drugs were not involved. other provisions dealing with the same subject, (1) A new provision will allow filers the flexibility of without further notice, or decide to take no action AST wants to remind all hunters and residents to handle all firearms as if they are loaded and to keep electronic or hard-copy filing for documents that on them. The language of the final regulations the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, never point the muzzle at something you are not ready to shoot, October 2, must be filed with the Division of Banking and Se- may be different from that of the proposed regula- keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. curities under AS 45.55.139. Currently, the divi- tions. You should comment during the time al- sion only accepts hard-copy filings. lowed if your interests could be affected. Written comments received are public records and are 2012 (2) A new provision will allow ANCSA corporations subject to public inspection. or shareholders to create, operate, or post on “electronic forums” to facilitate communication Statutory Authority: AS 45.55.950 among shareholders and between shareholders Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or and the corporations regarding the solicitation of Made Specific: AS 45.55.139, 45.55.160, AS proxies. The provision outlines the responsibili- 45.55.920, AS 45.55.980 ties of those who establish, operate, or post on an The public is reminded that lands located within the shaded areas on the map are privately owned by electronic forum. Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased Wales Native Corporation. Non-shareholders and non-residents can obtain access by land permits. (3) 3 AAC 08.920 will also be amended to clarify appropriation. Contact Wales Native Corporation, PO Box 529, Wales, AK 99783. 907-664-3641 or e-mail that its provisions do not apply to proxy solicita- tion filings covered by the new provision in (1), as DATE: September 20, 2012 [email protected] or [email protected]. described above. /s/Kevin Anselm

You may comment on the proposed regulation Operations Manager/Enforcement and Securities changes, including the potential costs to private Chief persons of complying with the proposed changes, Division of Banking and Securities by submitting written comments to: Department of Commerce, Community, and Eco- nomic Development Kevin Anselm Operations Manager/Enforcement and Securities Chief The Department of Commerce, Community, and Division of Banking and Securities Economic Development, Division of Banking and Department of Commerce, Community and Eco- Securities keeps a list of individuals and organi- nomic Development zations interested in its regulations. Those on the 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1850 list will automatically be sent a copy of all of the Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Divisionʼs Notices of Proposed Regulations Changes. To be added to or removed from the Additionally, the Department of Commerce, Com- list, send the request to the: munity, and Economic Development will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 269-8146 and by Division of Banking and Securities electronic mail at [email protected]. The com- Department of Commerce, Community, and Eco- ments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. nomic Development on November 2, 2012. 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1850 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in Please include your name and either your e-mail this process, please contact Kevin Anselm at address or mailing address, as you prefer for re- (907) 269-8140 no later than October 15, 2012 to ceiving notices. ensure that any necessary accommodations can 9/27 be provided.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOME MUNICPAL ELECTION Absentee ballots for the October 2, 2012 City of Nome Municipal Election will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located in Nome City Hall, on September 17, 2012. Application may be made by mail to: City Clerk, City of Nome, P.O. Box 281, Nome, Alaska 99762 or by fax at (907)443-5345. Mailed ballot applications MUST be received in the City Clerkʼs Office no later than September 27, 2012. Ballot applications submitted in person MUST be

received by October 1, 2012. 9/13-20-27

9/27 Notice of Petition to Change Name A petition has been filed in the Superior Court (Case # 2NO-12-00191CT) requesting a name change from (current name) Skye R Shears to Notice of Election Skye R Shipton. A hearing on this request will 2012 Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAA) be held on October 29, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street PO Box Polling Places will be open 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 1110 Nome, AK. 9/13-- 20 27;10-4 REAA #2 Bering Strait School District, Section II, Seat C; Section III, Seat D; Section IV, Seats G, H; Section V, Seat K

Unalakleet Native Corporation ABSENTEE VOTING SEPTEMBER 17 – OCTOBER 2, 2012 Absentee voting will be available in the Juneau, Anchorage, Wasilla, Fairbanks and Nome Elections Offices, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information on To the Unalakleet Native absentee voting procedures and polling place locations, please call your Regional Election Office or visit our website at: www.elections.alaska.gov Corporation Shareholders Write-In Candidate Nomination forms are now available for Per regulation 6 AAC 27.036 Write-In candidates for the REAA election are required to complete a Letter of Intent. For more information, contact the Division of Elections at shareholders interested in running for a two 1-866-952-8683. (2) year term for the Board of Directors. Closing date is 3rd of October 2012. Assistance Please write to Box 100 or call at (907) If you need assistance while voting, you may ask an election board member or bring a person of your choice to assist you as long as that person is not a candidate, your employer, 624-3411 to request a nomination form. agent of your employer, or an agent of a union you belong to.

Unalakleet Native Corporation The State of Alaska, Division of Elections, complies with Title II of the Americans with P.O. Box 100 Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need special Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 assistance and/or accommodation to vote, please contact your local Division of Elections PH: # (907) 624-3411 * FAX: # (907) 624-3833 office to make necessary arrangements. STATEWIDE TDD: 1-888-622-3020

9/6-13-20-27 Directorʼs Office Region I Office Region II Office Region III Office Region IV Office (907) 465-4611 (907) 465-3021 (907) 522-8683 (907) 451-2835 (907) 443-5285 For news anytime, find us Online at 1-866-952-8683 1-866-948-8683 1-866-958-8683 1-866-959-8683 1-866-953-8683 Yupʼik Language Assistance Mat-Su Elections Office www.nomenugget.net 1-866-954-8683 (907) 373-8952 9/20-27 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 17

Public Notice for Miners, Sport Hunters, Guides and Aircraft Pilots Notice of Judgment – Change of Name A judgment has been issued by the Superior

Court in Nome, Alaska, in Case # The shaded areas on the map are privately owned lands that belong to the Teller Native Corporation 2NO-12-00131CI ordering that the and (ANSCA) Alaska Native Allotment owners. Mining, sport hunting, guiding and hunting by aircraft minor childʼs name X petitionerʼs name will is strictly prohibited. There will be no trespassing on be changed from Michael S McGowan Jr to Teller Native Corporation and (ANSCA) Alaska Native Allotment Lands. Michael T Vaden, effective on the effective date stated in the clerkʼs Certificate of Name Change.

9/20-27

NOTICE OF VACANCY

The Shaktoolik Native Corporation is accepting candidacy nominations for three (3) seats on Shaktoolik Native Corporationʼs Board of Directors. This year the terms for three (3) Directors will expire. Any shareholder of the Shaktoolik Native Corporation 18 years of age or older and of good standing may file for nomination to the SNC Board of Directors. All forms should be filed to be received no later than the close of business September 28, 2012. For permission to enter Teller Native Corporation Lands please contact: Telephone: (907)642-6132, Fax: (907)642-6133, email: [email protected] All interested shareholders of the Shaktoolik 8/9 thru 9/27 Native Corporation office whose address is P.O. Box 46 Shaktoolik, AK 99771 Ph. 955-3241 Fax. 955-3243 9/6-13-20-27 NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL, SCHOOL BOARD AND UTILITY BOARD ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF NOME, ALASKA ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 8:00 PM OF THE SAME DAY. PUBLIC NOTICE OF The polling place for electors will be Old St. Josephʼs Church, Anvil City Square, 407 Bering Street, for those persons living in Nome Precinct No. 1 (39-924) and Nome Precinct No. 2 (39-926).

IDENTITY OF CANDIDATES THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTORS AT SAID ELECTION SHALL BE:

The following persons have filed for elected office for the 1. A U.S. Citizen qualified to vote in state elections. October 2, 2012 City of Nome Municipal, Utility Board and 2. A resident of the City of Nome for thirty (30) days immediately preceding the election. School Board Election: 3. Registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within the municipality at least thirty (30) days before the municipal election at which the person seeks to vote. Common Council Three (3) Year Term 4. Not disqualified under Article V of the Alaska Constitution. Seat “C” Randy Pomeranz Randy Oles THE PURPOSE IS THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING SEATS: Kenny Hughes 1. Two members of the Nome Common Council, each to be elected to a 3 year term: Seat Term Incumbent Common Council Three (3) Year Term “C” 3 Yr. Randy Pomeranz Seat “D” Stan Andersen “D” 3 Yr. Stanley Andersen Nikolai A. Ivanoff Jim West, Jr. 2. Two members of the Nome Utility Board, one to be elected for a 2 year term and one to be elected to a 3 year term: Seat Term Incumbent “B” 2 Yr. Fred Moody Utility Board Two (2) Year Term “C” 3 Yr. David Barron Seat “B” Fred Moody 3. Two members of the Nome School Board, to be elected to a 3 year term: Utility Board Three (3) Year Term Seat Term Incumbent Seat “C” David Barron “C” 3 Yr. Betsy Brennan “D” 3 Yr. Gloria Karmun School Board Three (3) Year Term Seat “C” Betsy Brennan Monica Rose *NOTICE OF NSEDC MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION* Concurrently with the municipal election as provided in the foregoing notice, the City of Nome shall conduct for Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation the election of the Nome communityʼs NSEDC Member School Board Three (3) Year Term Representative in accordance with the ordinances, rules and regulations governing municipal elections, except Seat “D” Paula Davis that the election results will not be formally certified by the Nome City Council and that the City of Nome will not be involved with or determine any challenges to the election. In addition, the following additional rules provided NSEDC Three (3) Year Term in NSEDCʼs current bylaws will apply to the NSEDC Member Representative Election: Member Representative Don Stiles THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTORS AT SAID NSEDC MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION ONLY Louie Green, Jr. SHALL BE:

Any person with information intending to establish that a a. Registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within the state precinct boundaries municipal candidate may be ineligible to fill that office may encompassing the Community of Nome. challenge the eligibility of the candidate. A challenge may THE PURPOSE IS THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING SEAT: be submitted at any time preceding the date and time of the One member representative to Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation, to be elected to a 3 year term: Municipal Election and must be submitted to the City Clerk, Term Incumbent City Hall, located at 102 Division Street, Nome, Alaska. 3 Yr. Don Stiles

MINIMUM VOTE Any person with information intending to establish that a If no candidate receives over 40 percent of the votes cast for NSEDC Member Representative, a runoff election NSEDC candidate may be ineligible to fill that office may shall be held. challenge the eligibility of the candidate. A challenge may be submitted at any time preceding the date and time of the FILING DATES FOR THE ABOVE LISTED OFFICES: August 17, 2012 8:30 AM through September 11, 2012 5:00 PM in the City Clerkʼs Office at City Hall. NSEDC Election and must be submitted to Kathy Contact the City Clerkʼs Office if you are interested in filing for office and to obtain the forms necessary to file. Wheelehan, NSEDC, 420 L Street, Suite 310, Anchorage, Alaska or by fax at (907)274-2249 or by e-mail at The names of all candidates for office are available for inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 Division Street, Nome, Alaska. [email protected]. 9/20-27 8/30,9/6-13-20-27 18 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012Regional THE NOME NUGGET •Obituaries All Around the Sound continued from page 14 had a circle of loyal friends that con- New Arrivals Mountain. Paternal grandparents are Ellen Adams Annie M. and Jason Weyiouanna of Shishmaref tinued to grow throughout her life. Kendalyn J. Shoogukwruk and Mark A. Adams of Koyuk, and the late Rickie Adams. announce the birth of their son Dalton Ryder She worked at various jobs in of White Mountain announce the birth of their Robert Kasronauq Weyiouanna, born Septem- Nome, her last with the State of daughter Marcae Rakeata Roberta Adams, born Jarilyn Lisa Mae Mokiyuk of Savoonga an- ber 7, at 4:17 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 Alaska, Department of Health and July 24, at 10:00 p.m. at the Alaska Native Medical nounces the birth of her son Colton Ray Penge- ounces and was 21 1/2” in length. His brother is Social Services from which she re- Center in Anchorage. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 taghaq Mokiyuk, born August 24, at 3:23 p.m. at Luke Kokeok, 6. Maternal grandparents are Ben tired in the mid 1970s. Adeline en- ounces, and was 19.5” in length. Siblings are the Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. She and Susie Kokeok of Shishmaref; and paternal joyed berry picking near Camp and Uuyaan Shoogukwruk, 16; Caleb Adams, 4; and weighed 8 pounds, 11.5 ounces and was 21” in grandparents are Reuben and Mina Weyiouanna of taking in the beauty of Nome’s Marcus Adams, 3. Maternal grandparents are length. Proud grandmother is Elizabeth Mokiyuk, Shishmaref. countryside, especially the beautiful Sadie and Kenneth Shoogukwruk Sr., of White and great-grandpa is Davis Mokiyuk. flowers. Mrs. Ullrich is survived by her husband William of 67 years. Daughters: Carrie Scott (Dave) of Rotary Citizen of the Year 2012 Carrizozo, NM, Deborah Smith Each year the Rotary Club of Nome selects a Nomeite who exemplifies (Ron) of Oklahoma City, OK and service to the community above and beyond their call of duty. This year Judy Ullrich (partner Dennis Ryan) Nicole Scherer was voted to rank among the names listed on the plaque in of Anchorage. Grandchildren: David City Hall honoring those individuals who serve our community. Scott III, Neal Scott, Terri Jean Scherer’s 10 years of residence in Nome started with a job as a summer Scott, Linda Scott, Christopher waitress for local eatery “Fat Freddies.” Nikki Polk, as was her maiden name “Joe” Smith and Kelci Fitch and six before getting married to Zeb Scherer, then worked full-time at the Nome great-grandchildren and many Community Center with Project Venture and then moved on to teach at Nome nieces and nephews. The family Elementary School. would also like to remember her Outside of work she donated countless hours to various projects and or- loyal caregiver of three years, Olga ganizations. Nikki was active and instrumental in groups like D.A.W.N., the Morozewych. Nome Literacy Council and the Nome Arts Council acting in various leader- She was preceded in death by her ship capacities. She was on the Board of the Nome Community Center as a parents and 10 siblings, son way to show support to the organization. Nikki also had a strong focus on William, Jr. and grandson Stephen youth development through Drama Club, Summercise, Ski Coach and the Scott. Young Author’s Showcase she created. In her “spare time”, Nikki was or- A memorial service was held ganizing a food drive for the Nome Food Bank or helping to organize Nome’s Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Relay for Life. Evergreen Memorial Chapel. There Nikki left Nome for Anchorage last summer to accommodate her growing will be a Catholic Mass and her re- family and to allow her husband Zeb to get the chance to follow his dreams Photo by Pat Hahn mains will be buried in Nome in the of becoming a pilot for Alaska Airlines. Nicole Scherer is a very special in- ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR 2012— Nikki Scherer, here in costume per- summer of 2013. dividual who has been a valuable asset to the community of Nome and it is forming in ‘My Fair Lady’, was voted by the Nome Rotary Club to be The Rotary Club of Nome’s honor to award her the Citizen of the Year Award. Rotarian of the year 2012. Court

Week ending 9/21 time is ordered served; DNA Identification: If this conviction is for a “crime against a per- directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of (undeclared) without consent; Shall Civil son” as defined in AS 44.41.035, or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant not possess or consume alcohol in any dry or damp community; Shall not have alco- Ahgupuk, Irene v. Noffsker, LuAnn; Stalking: Ex Parte is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration System when requested to do hol in his residence; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Weyiouanna, Barbara v. Weyiouanna, Jonathan L.; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte With- so by a health care professional acting on behalf of the state and to provide oral sam- Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer; Subject to out Children ples for the DNA Registration System when requested by a correctional, probation, or warrantless search of residence for alcohol upon reasonable suspicion; Consecutive to Eggart, Richard S.; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear parole or peace officer; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all drugs and any parapher- CTNS 3 and 4. Emmons, Carl E.; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear nalia and anything else seized and held in evidence is forfeited to the SOA; Also or- State of Alaska v. Bryce Warnke-Green (3/2/89); 2NO-11-706CR CTN 003: Resist- Johnson, Burl D.; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear dered forfeited is the 1998 Dodge Durango, VIN # 1B4HS28ZXWF122914, bearing ing/Interfering with Arrest; Date of violation: 8/7/11; 4 months with 4 months suspended; Kazingnuk, Albert T.; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear Alaska license plate FCA122; IT IS ORDERED that after serving any term of incarcer- Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Mueller, Christopher L.; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear ation imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for 5 years under the following Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked Nattanguk, Jeffrey F.; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear conditions: General and Special Conditions of Probation, as stated in judgment; Any ap- and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Po- Topkok, Maggie P.; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear pearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated. lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation Noffsker, John J. v. Ahgupuk, Irene; Stalking: Ex Parte State of Alaska v. Walter Reynolds, Jr. (7/20/77); Disorderly Conduct; Date of vio- until 9/13/15; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- Noffsker, John J. v. Ahgupuk, Irene; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children lation: 9/15/12; 10 days, 10 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no vio- Davis, Dora E. v. Smith, Edward L.; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 lations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not contact, Ivanoff, Diane J. v. Ivanoff, Francis R.; Dissolution with Children - Superior Court suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of (undeclared) without consent; Shall Carlisle, Rebecca v. Kavairlook, Kevin; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte Without Children rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be not possess or consume alcohol in any dry or damp community; Shall not have alco- Amaktoolik, Courtney v. Adams, Nikko; Sexual Assault: Ex Parte paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 6 months (date of judgment: hol in his residence; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; 9/15/12); Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer; Subject to Small Claims rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no vio- warrantless search of residence for alcohol upon reasonable suspicion; Consecutive to CREDIT UNION 1 v. Noyakuk, Judy M.; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail lations of law; Shall not consume alcohol. CTNS 2 and 4. State of Alaska v. Paul Haskell (1/1/49); Count 001: Driving Without Valid License; State of Alaska v. Bryce Warnke-Green (3/2/89); 2NO-11-706CR CTN 004: Resist- Criminal Date of violation: 6/8/12; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by ing/Interfering with Arrest; Date of violation: 8/7/11; 4 months with 4 months suspended; State of Alaska v. Jeffrey L. Avery (8/14/57); Importation of Alcohol; Date of Viola- State: 002; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 10 days, 10 days sus- Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail tion: 6/22/12; 90 days, 87 days suspended; Unsuspended 3 days shall be served with pended; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked defendant reporting to Cordova Center in Anchorage at 7:45 a.m. on 12/14/12, subject Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Po- to defendant alternatively making arrangements in advance for electronic monitoring AGs Office, Anchorage; Probation until 3/4/13; Comply with all court orders listed above lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation through Department of Corrections and promptly notifying the Nome Court and the An- by the deadlines stated; No violations of law. until 9/13/15; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- chorage Office of Special Prosecutions of any such arrangements; Fine: $3,000 with State of Alaska v. Roland Lockwood (4/24/90); Count 001: Assault 4°; DV; Date of rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no vio- $1,500 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $1,500 fine through Nome Trial courts by violation: 7/6/12; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; CTN Chrgs Dis- lations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not contact, 12/18/12; Forfeit alcohol to State; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due not to AGs missed by State: 002; 300 days, 255 days suspended; Unsuspended 45 days shall be directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of (undeclared) without consent; Shall Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; served with defendant remanded to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due not possess or consume alcohol in any dry or damp community; Shall not have alco- Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 hol in his residence; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer; Subject to court within 10 days; Probation for 3 years (date of judgment: 9/18/12); Shall comply rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be warrantless search of residence for alcohol upon reasonable suspicion; Consecutive to with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations of criminal law; paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 2 years—until 9/20/14; Shall com- CTNS 2 and 3. Shall not possess or consume alcohol in any dry or damp community; Person and bag- ply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any State of Alaska v. Bryce Warnke-Green (3/2/89); 2NO-11-706CR CTN 005: No gage are subject to warrantless search en route to local option community; Person and violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; Date of violation: 8/7/11; 45 days with 0 days sus- baggage are subject to warrantless search en route to local option community; Subject contact, directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of D.T.; Shall not possess or pended; Report to Nome Court on 10/12/12, 1:30 p.m. for a remand hearing; Probation to warrantless arrest for ay violation of these conditions of probation; Alcohol assess- consume alcohol; Shall not have alcohol in his residence; Subject to warrantless breath until 9/13/13; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- ment by 12/1/12; Participate in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare, testing at the request of any peace officer. rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no vio- which could include up to 30 days residential treatment if recommended. State of Alaska v. Mary Ruud (3/10/94); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: MCA; lations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Shall not have alcohol in his State of Alaska v. Dana L. James (12/20/83); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Filed by the DAs Office 9/20/12. residence; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject ATN: 110823786; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and im- State of Alaska v. Timothy Lockwood (3/21/80); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer; Subject to warrantless posed: 20 days; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment re- Criminal Trespass 2°; Filed by the DAs Office 9/20/12. search of residence for alcohol upon reasonable suspicion; Person and baggage are main in effect. State of Alaska v. Ellen Hunt (7/29/68); Dismissal; Count 001: Providing False In- subject to warrantless search at any airport en route to local option community; No State of Alaska v. Christopher Martin (2/4/76); Indecent Exposure 2°; Date of viola- formation to a Peace Officer; Filed by the DAs Office 9/20/12. marijuana consumption--Consecutive to CTN 1. tion: 9/14/12; 30 days, 30 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due State of Alaska v. Laura Crisci (6/15/77); Dismissal; Count 001: Disorderly Conduct; State of Alaska v. Rebbecca Seeganna (4/14/99); Possession, Control, or Con- now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 Filed by the DAs Office 9/20/12. sumption of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21, First offense; Date of offense: 8/25/12; suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- State of Alaska v. Bryce Warnke-Green (3/2/89); 2NO-11-706CR CTN 001: DUI; Fine: $300 with $100 suspended; Unsuspended $200 is to be paid to the court rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be Date of offense: 8/7/11; 6 months flat; Report to Nome Court on 10/12/12, 1:30 p.m. for 10/15/12; Probation until 9/20/13; Comply with all direct court orders listed above by the paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 9/14/13; Shall comply with all court a remand hearing; Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine: $1500 with $0 suspended; Police Train- deadlines stated; May not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled sub- orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these ing Surcharge: $75 with $0 suspended; $75 due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, stances or alcoholic beverages, except as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not consume alcohol; AGs Office, Anchorage: Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, $0 suspended; $50 due; State of Alaska v. Genevieve P. Auliye (1/31/62); Dismissal; Count 001: Assault 4°; Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer. Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; $0 due; Cost of Im- Filed by the DAs Office 9/20/12. State of Alaska v. Quincy Iyatunguk (8/2/91); Disorderly Conduct; Date of violation: prisonment: $330 (1st off.) with $0 suspended; Full amount ordered due; Contact local State of Alaska v. Sharon Walker (12/14/57); DUI; Date of offense: 8/8/12; 30 days, 9/16/12; 3 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 3 days shall be served with defen- ASAP within 30 days; Complete screening, evaluation and recommended program; 27 days suspended; Report to Nome Court on 9/24/12 1:30 p.m. for a remand hearing; dant remanded to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, You are responsible for costs; Driverʼs license revoked for (no timeline provided); Use Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine: $1500 with $0 suspended; $1500 due 8/1/13; Police Train- Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 an Ignition Interlock Device: After you regain privilege to drive or obtain a limited li- ing Surcharge: $75 with $0 suspended; $75 due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, days. cense, you must use an ignition interlock device (IID) as directed in the IID Informa- AGs Office, Anchorage: Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, $0 suspended; $50 due; State of Alaska v. Junior Joe Jones (6/19/48); Judgment and Order of Commit- tion Sheet (CR-483) for (no timeline provided); Costs of IID will be deducted from fine Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; $0 due; Cost of Im- ment/Probation; CTN 007: Misconduct involving a controlled substance 2°; Date of of- if you file proof of payment before fine due date; Other: recommend placement at Sea- prisonment: $330 (1st off.) with $0 suspended; Full amount ordered due; Contact fense: 1/10—12/10; The following charges were dismissed: CTN 008: Conspiracy to side; Obey all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Commit no jail- NSBHS within 30 days; Complete screening, evaluation and recommended program; commit misconduct involving a controlled substance 2°; Date of offenses: 1/10**12/10; able offenses. Program my include required aftercare in addition to any jail time ordered above; You Count 007: 10 years, 4 years suspended; Police Training Surcharge: Count VII: Pay to State of Alaska v. Bryce Warnke-Green (3/2/89); 2NO-11-706CR CTN 002: Resist- are responsible for costs; File proof by 11/10/12 that you received an assessment, and the court within 10 days: $100; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant arrested and taken to ing/Interfering with Arrest; Date of violation: 8/7/11; 4 months with 4 months suspended; file proof by 1/31/13 that you followed all assessment recommendations; Driverʼs li- a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail cense revoked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock De- IT IS ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked vice: After you regain privilege to drive or obtain a limited license, you must use an $100 per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Po- ignition interlock device (IID) as directed in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) for 6 Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation months; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 8/27/12); Obey all direct court orders the defendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is until 9/13/15; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- listed above by the deadlines stated; Commit no jailable offenses. suspended and must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connec- rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no vio- tion with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail lations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not contact, SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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