Photo by Nadja Roessek THERE’S ONE IN EVERY CROWD—Snow buntings on Second Avenue line up to raid a bird feeder. One fellow insists on facing away from the camera.

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City and Sitnasuak revise proposal for state office building By Laurie McNicholas Commission Chairman Tom What is the status of the proposed Sparks noted that an access corridor new state office building? via Steadman Street to the Nome By- The question came up during a pass Road has been discussed in re- meeting of the Nome Planning Com- lation to the proposed state office mission on Feb. 16 as commission- building. The building site proposed ers discussed results of a community by the Alaska Dept. of Transporta- survey with Eileen Bechtol of Bech- tion and Public Facilities is at Sixth tol Planning and Development. She Avenue and Stedman Street on land is helping the city update the Nome owned by Alaska Gold Co. DOTPF Comprehensive Plan. proposed to build a $40 million, Bechtol said 156 Nomeites re- 60,000 square foot building to house sponded to the city’s community sur- Nome offices of state agencies, in- vey last fall. The survey results she cluding those occupying the old, presented to the commission include storm-damaged state building stand- more than 70 responses to the ques- ing by the seawall in the flood plain tion: “Do you think it is important to on Front Street. keep essential offices on Front Bechtol asked about the status of Street, i.e., State Office Building, the state office building. Sparks and P.O, Courthouses, etc.?” continued on page 4 Man found dead on birthday Dave Wininger was found dead on His body was sent to the Medical his 52nd birthday. Examiner in Anchorage to determine Wininger lived at 209 W. D Street. the exact cause of death. His neigh- His neighbor, Teddy Cruise, discov- bor, Cruise, reported hearing ered Wininger’s body at 12:45 p.m. Wininger in the street outside of his Friday. Wininger was hunched over home at 3 a.m. yelling and appar- the handrail on his front porch. ently was intoxicated. Nome Police and Nome Volunteer Wininger worked at RJ’s Auto and Ambulance Service responded dur- was from Indiana. He was born Feb. ing blizzard conditions with temper- 18, 1959 and died Feb. 18, 2011. He atures near -3°F. Wininger was taken had no family in Nome, but next of to the hospital where he was pro- kin have been notified. nounced dead. Nome Trading burglarized First to Nome The Nome Trading Company was Sgt. Byron Redburn of the Nome broken into sometime between the Police Department says the bur- Photo by Nadja Roessek closing hours of 10:30 p.m. Sunday, glar(s) apparently made off with MCKENNA VAN METER FIRST TO NOME—Marc McKenna (insert) and Dustin Van Meter claimed the Feb. 20 and 6 a.m. the next morning. about $1,500 in cash and no mer- half-way prize of $10,000 in gold as they roared into the Gold Rush City of Nome at 7:41:05 p.m. Tuesday Employees noticed the break-in chandise was reported stolen. Access evening on their Ski-Doo MXZX 600cc snowmachines. They were followed by second place team Todd Palin, when they arrived to open the store to the building was through the north and Eric Quam at 7:44:22 p.m. and second place half-way prize of $3,000 in gold. Tyler Huntington and Chris Monday morning and immediately door which was hidden by a big trash Olds were in at 7:45:20 p.m. for $2,000in gold and a winter storm blowing strong behind them on the Iron Dog notified police. Nome Trading Co. receptacle and snow drifts. It had is located at the East End of town on snowed heavily the previous day and trail. Front and N streets. continued on page 4 Iron Doggers a tight pack Top talent all in the hunt as race approached Nome

By Tyler Rhodes halfway point in Nome is a bit like two from Big Lake to Nome before Trying to predict the outcome of riding a rollercoaster blindfolded as making a U-turn and then heading on the Iron Dog before the racers hit its it click, click, clicks to the top of that to Fairbanks for the finish. first big climb. By the time this edition of The You know it’s going to be a hell of Nome Nugget hits the streets, the an exciting ride with plenty of un- 2,000-mile race will have already known twists, turns, ups and downs roared into Nome. As of press On the Web: filled with moments of fear and ex- time—in this case, late Monday www.nomenugget.net hilaration. But you’re just not sure night—just who would lead that exactly when and how it’s going to charge into the Gold Rush City to E-mail: end. take the halfway $10,000 prize was [email protected] With all the different ways a racer unknown. can find himself or herself on the New to the race this year, Donlin scratch list, you’re best off just Creek put up the $10,000 halfway throwing your predictions out the award, and one familiar face to Photo by Nadja Roessek window and enjoying the show that Nomeites was in as good a spot as SURREALISTIC ALIEN PLANET?— View of Bering Sea from behind bills itself as the world’s longest and any racer to try and claim it Monday the Nome Visitor Center last Thursday during blizzard conditions with toughest snowmachine race. The night. Hometown racer Tre West III winds gusting around 35 m.p.h. February has dumped over 15 more Iron Dog annually takes teams of continued on page 16 inches of snow on Nome than we had last year. 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters

Dear Editor, Friday. I might get them the next which is more that I can say about never thought we would see the day many to list, and we hope and wish You and I think alike. Maybe it’s week, or maybe in two weeks, our local paper down here. Same come and now, we find ourselves the best for everyone. We are proud because we are from the same era, maybe even three weeks. What is goes for the grammar. You have with time on our hands and time to to be a part of the Golovin commu- when the world was not in such a the real mystery is that they are not good people working for you. Keep spend fishing and doing other things nity! mess. It’s always been in a mess, in consecutive order. I learned about up the good work. Is that little dog we love like putting away food. Proud to say that we are a part of but not like the one it’s in now. Any- the final resolve of the school board with the one tooth that sticks out still We have had some meaningful you. We have seen history made in how, I wanted you to know how recall before I learned about the re- with you? times. If we said it was all fun, we Golovin and watch in wonder as the much I enjoy your editorials—short call election itself. I read about tri- Sincerely, would be lying, but now we look children, grandchildren and even and to the point. They call it as it is. als before I read about the crimes. Sheri Clewis back and there are more things to be more generations come and grow in, They make sense. Good job, I think, It is all very interesting and a good Rolling Hills Estate, CA 90274- thankful for then to regret. Our peo- with and for our village. We have and not just because I agree with case of mental gymnastics. As said 5113 ple, for the most part, have been sup- been part of the transition from Ter- you. Thank you for sharing our above, there is not much you can do Editor’s note: The Nome Nuggets portive and thankful for the few ritory to Statehood and saw most of views with everyone else. about it, but I thought you might like are taken to the Postal Annex good things we have accomplished. the problems and benefits that FYI: There is not much you can do to know. Thursday morning. The little I would ask you to look at Golovin come—not to mention being some about this. It’s the problem of the Thank you for a grand paper. I am snaggle-toothed terrier, Snoopy, and say, “well look at us now!” small part of a problem (?) but again wonderful postal service that we all impressed with the writing. It is lived 15 good and faithful years. Electricity, water and sewer, tele- that’s another story. Our final mes- enjoy and pay for. I am sure my very complete and thorough. And He died this January. phone, internet, computers and cell sage is: Be proud of Golovin, be a weekly issues go out probably on everything is spelled correctly, phones! We embrace them all and part of its future—and the only way Dear Editor, are glad we came along in history to to do that is be involved with city This letter of information will be be a part of it in small ways. There government, tribal government and, Letters to the editor must be signed and mostly directed to the residents of certainly are things that must be most of all, education. Education is include an address and phone number. Thank yous this fine community of Golovin. overlooked and forgotten, but that is the magic tool for all of us and take and political endorsements are considered ads. After over 35 years of public service another story. We have family, advantage of it now and always. to our community and its residents, friends and lots of loved one who Tom and I are officially retired. We have helped us in many ways—too continued on page13 Editorial A Look at the Past Captain Zero

Rock-headed stubbornness is just about all we can expect from Gov. Sean Parnell, and whatʼs worse is that we could have to endure this guy for two-and-a-half terms. Heaven forbid we should have such unenlightened leadership. Letʼs give him a cape and pin a big fat “zero” on his chest. He must think we are all super-healthy and rolling in big bucks. Is he really so out of touch? Not all Alaskans are covered by Indian Health Serv- ice. Thousands of us are either underinsured or without insur- ance because we canʼt afford it. When Gov. Parnell was in Nome recently he was very reluc- tant to discuss the need for health care and did not take time to listen to local concerns. He told The Nugget that the Florida judgeʼs ruling was the law of the land and that the health care reform act is unconstitutional and will be decided by the Supreme Court. (It should be noted that lower court judges also ruled that the civil rights laws were unconstitutional). Parnell is holding Alaskans hostage to his intransigence by refusing to apply for federal grants to implement health insurance ex- changes. Can we sue the governor for failure to act in our best interest? Parnell says he is against what he calls one-size-fits-all fed- eral health care mandates. Parnellʼs stubbornness strips Alaskans naked and leaves us standing in the cold. We should live long enough to see any Parnell plan for health care. Donʼt count on it. He seems to be telemeditating into the permafrost and thinks the solution to health care reform is to make it eas- ier to enroll in public assistance. How unimpressive. Captain Zero needs a reality check. —N.L.M.—

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Alaska State News February 24 - March 2, 2011 EVENT PLACE TIME Compiled by Diana Haecker president Patrick Butler. “To dismantle Thomas, Joe Paskvan and Bill Wiele- Thursday, February 24 a public broadcasting system that 170 chowski signed the letter. They say that *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. million Americans regularly rely on for Alaska is the only state not to apply for *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon U.S. House of Representa- *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. tives votes on far-reaching lifelong learning, in-depth news and the grant. 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Begich named chairman of *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. budget and $106.5 billion in savings oceans subcommittee *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *Quiet Time Kegoayah Library 10 a.m. compared to the president’s FY 2011 U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is the new *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon discretionary spending request and chair of the subcommittee on oceans, *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Zombie $58.6 billion in savings compared to the atmosphere, fisheries and the Coast *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. current budget. There were 583 amend- Guard, which is a committee within the *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. *CAMP Class Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. ments to the bill, including two amend- Senate committee on commerce, sci- *Soccer (grades 1 - 2) Nome Rec Center 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. *Soccer (Grades 3 - 5) Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. ments introduced by Young. 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Commissioner Charles Weiss Bahnke said an ordinance is Reached by phone on Feb. 20, the site DOTPF selected for the pro- and follow the thinking of their rep- said it is out to bid. Commissioners needed for disposing of the property Humphries confirmed he is helping posed state office building at the resentatives while they arrive at de- Jimmy Adams and Jeff Darling did to the state that will involve a first to put together a project presentation north end of Stedman Street in a let- cision involving expenditures of the not comment. Commissioner Jerald reading followed by a second read- to submit to the governor’s staff or ter to then DOTPF Commissioner public money and resources, i.e., sale Brown was not present, nor was City ing and public hearing. “This has to the DOTPF and said he expects to von Scheben. They called for well- of a public street….” Manager Josie Bahnke. happen for a true government to gov- complete it by March 4. Sitnasuak publicized local hearings about the Currently the City and Sitnasuak In March of last year the Nome ernment,” she noted. currently is trying to clarify whether effects of the plan on Nome and the are revising their proposal for a state Common Council approved a reso- The Nugget asked Bahnke if a de- DOTPF or the Dept. of Administra- surrounding regions. The letter was office building on Front Street. Gov. lution endorsing the Steadman Street sign concept exists for the building. tion is in charge of the project, he published in the May 20, 2010 edi- Sean Parnell recently appointed site and agreeing to vacate a portion She said DOTPF prepared a one- added. He referred the Nugget to tion of the Nugget. Marc Luiken as commissioner of of the Sixth Avenue right of way. page cost estimate for constructing a Crystal Andersen Booth, Sitnasuak’s No public hearings have been held DOTPF to replace Leo von Scheben. The action drew protests from down- 26,340 square foot building at $6.60 board chairman and interim presi- to learn from Nome residents On Feb. 14 Mayor Denise Michels town property owners and the Nome per square foot for a total of dent for additional information. whether they think it is important to reported to the Nome Common Chamber of Commerce. During $17,384,651 that would accommo- Booth told the Nugget on Feb. 20 keep the state office building on Council that she discussed the pro- public comments at a council meet- date the Nome court, public de- that Sitnasuak and the city have a Front Street. The results of the com- posed state office building with Mike ing on April 12, speakers said they fender, state troopers and Division of commitment to work together to try munity survey that posed the ques- Barnhill, deputy commissioner of the do not want state offices to leave Motor Vehicles, district attorney, of- to get the state office building on tion reveal mixed opinions among Dept. of Administration on Jan. 27 in Front Street, so the council approved fice of children’s services and adult Front Street. She said the presenta- Nomeites, as shown in the accompa- Juneau. “He was new to the position a new resolution welcoming the probation. “Sitnasuak needs to say tion Sitnasuak is preparing for ap- nying excerpts from the survey re- but had a 30K foot view of the proj- building but asking the state to con- this is what we can do,” Bahnke said. proval by the company’s board of port that Bechtol presented to the ect and asked that we meet with sider other sites or combinations on “The mayor says we don’t bring it to directors and the state is a concept. Planning Commission on Feb. 16. DOTPF and Vern [Jones], procure- or near Front Street. On May 4 the the governor unless it’s open, trans- If the state commits to the concept, Some of the excerpts also reflect the ment specialist for leasing,” she Nome Planning Commission ap- parent.” the company will conduct a financial priority concerns in survey results as wrote. (Michels said she, Council- proved a preliminary plat from The Nugget asked whether Sitna- feasibility study for construction of a whole—public drunkenness and woman Josie Stiles and Utility Man- Alaska Gold Co. for a new state suak has prepared an architectural the state office building, present cost eyesores such as derelict buildings. ager John Handeland met Sitnasuak building at the Sixth and Steadman design for the project. “That’s figures to the board for review and The commission scheduled a officials Bill Humphries, chief oper- site. The approval of the plat did not what’s missing,” Bahnke replied. request its support for the project, meeting for March 8 at 6 p.m. to dis- ating officer, and Janice Dougherty, “Sitnasuak is talking hiring an archi- she added. Booth said Sitnasuak is cuss the need for abatement of aban- mean the commission took a position Nanuaq president in Juneau prior to on the location of the building. tect/engineer.” She said Bill advertising for a president to be doned buildings and junked vehicles the meetings.) Humphries, Sitnasuak’s chief execu- based in Nome and a chief executive in Nome. Subsequently the City of Nome Michels also informed the coun- sent a letter to the governor’s office tive officer, has been putting together officer for the firm’s Anchorage of- cil that Chris Christensen, deputy what the state wants to see in a pres- fice. laying out a plan for a three-story administrative director of the state building on Front Street, as re- Alaska Court System told her the ported by Sandra Medearis in the General Services Administration July 22, 2010 edition of The Nome will issue a request for proposals in Nugget, pp. 1, 6. Medearis said the May or June for purchase of the letter was sent in response to a call federal building in Nome, which Nomeites offer views on keeping from the Dept. of Administration for houses the post office and the letters of interest in providing office court. She said the new owner can state office building on Front St. space for local offices of state agen- ask the court to vacate the build- cies. ing or can raise the court’s rent Editor’s note–Following are excerpts from responses by Nomeites to this question in a community survey conducted “The city’s plan possibly provides (currently $188,000 per year). by the city last fall: “Do you think it is important to keep essential offices on Front Street, i.e., State Office Build- a way for the state to work around “This has pushed the need for a ing, P. O., Courthouses, etc?” procurement laws that rule out sole- justice center as one of four top source, non-competitive ‘sweetheart’ priorities for the Courts,” Michels deals, using a loophole in the law wrote. • In order to keep public service/infrastructure costs down vehicles, and either walk or hire taxi cabs (which can be that allows noncompetitive deals on On Feb. 17 the Nugget asked (read construction maintenance, water and sewer main- quite expensive). Many villagers come in to get an ID a government to government basis,” Bahnke for an update on the pro- tenance, electrical services, fire and public safety), the or a Drivers License from the DMV, as this is the regional Medearis wrote. “The proposal then posed state office building in a phone city needs to do its best to maintain a compact, walkable hub. clears the way for City of Nome to interview. Bahnke said the city is community pattern. Otherwise, the city won’t be able to If all of these essential offices begin moving away sign a sole-source, non-competitive working toward a government to sustain itself in a financially responsible manner, and the from Front Street, my fear is there will be empty decay- contract allowing Sitnasuak [Native government agreement between the downtown core will continue to deteriorate and eventu- ing buildings left behind, ruining Front Street for tourism, Corp.] to build, manage and collect city and state that would authorize ally be abandoned to the bars. which in turn could increase crime and all the issues sur- public money in rents from a state Sitnasuak to construct a state office • The proposed site for the new State building is a good rounding abandoned buildings. I do not believe this is in building on Sitnasuak’s large lot on building on a vacant lot that Sitna- spot. It’s not too far from Front Street that people will the best interest for Nome’s long-term future. Front Street. The plan would require suak owns next to the Bering Straits still go to the local restaurants, etc. AND the Rec Center • It’s convenient but in no way a death knell to businesses Sitnasuak to buy land from two other Native Corp. building on Front usage may go up. on Front Street. Like State workers are the only ones private landowners, Mark Sackett Street. Also, the exorbitant rent rates for unsecured (note who eat out. Besides many in Nome are so lazy they will and Councilman Jim West Jr., for Bahnke said the city would ac- Trooper office break-in a year or so ago), under equipped, drive two blocks. If they want to eat out they will re- parking spaces. quire the state office building by a small office spaces that the State currently uses is a strain gardless of where they work. Besides a little extra exer- “The city, in secret meetings with lease agreement in the form of a on the State’s money. We still are part of the State and we cise might alleviate some of the obesity prevalent in our Sitnasuak and landowners, has de- lease from Sitnasuak and then lease need to consider that. A new building would free up community. veloped three options, one of which the building to the state. She said some space on Front Street for new/different business op- On a side note, City Council sure made us look like would require vacating Lanes Way that would meet two goals of the portunities. we had our act together when we virtually demanded that and selling it to Sitnasuak,” council: (1) They want it on Front A new building would be a benefit! And the location the State of Alaska abandon plans for a combo-adminis- Medearis continued. “The five-page Street, and (2) they want it to remain on 6th and Steadman might help Nome grow! (Opening trative building off of Front Street. Considering it ap- proposal comprises a two-page letter on the tax rolls. “This is how we will up that area of town to business/home development too!) pears as if the State did their due diligence in holding and three design drawings involving make it legitimate,” she said. She • No driver’s license and cannot afford cab fare if they community meetings to seek input, I am sure they are are too spread out. pleased with all their wasted time and money when the • It takes all of half an hour to walk across town; not citizens of Nome rebelled. • NTC broken into everything needs to be on the same street as the bars. By the way did anyone else find it ironic that most of continued from page 1 might have noticed any activity or • I understand the desire for building developers to want the City Council discussions regarding the State building stopped vehicles in the area— either to build out of the flood plain, and to have more real es- were running concurrently with the new flood plain map- wind and early morning snow plows ATVs snowmachines, trucks, cars, or tate to work with (off of Front Street), and the costs of ping? Thank god we have a mayor that can think on her obliterated tracks. a bike— around the store that night, renovations; however, a fair portion of our citizens do not own and realized how ridiculous Nome looked by warn- Nome police are asking for the please call the Nome Police Depart- have motorized vehicles. help of the public. Anyone who ment at 443-5262. Also, people coming in from the villages do not have continued on page 14

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Listening devices do not has received several proposals in re- erators on Newton Peak; instead they tives for use of wind heat dump Transportation agreed to the possi- perform well when the surface is sponse for 2011 fuel supply and want to redirect their efforts to an- loads, etc. The AEA needs this infor- bility of replacing the DOT operated frozen solid. WAFG is continuing to evaluate and other site, possibly Banner Peak. mation by mid-April for considera- street lights. However, the lights on A normal procedure when prob- secure clarification on various pric- At its Feb. 15 board meeting NJU tion of the viability of a revised streets with higher speed limits can’t lem leaks occur is to let the water ing structures. reviewed discussions with the Alaska program and potential sizing of wind be replaced because the LEDs aren’t flow so that it will thaw the ground Before going into executive ses- Energy Authority and, according to turbines bright enough to meet existing high- and make it easier to excavate. sion, board member Pat Johansen Manager John Handeland, it was de- . way regulations. However, a mystery leak has oc- quizzed Handeland about informa- termined that additional attempts to LED lighting curred somewhere on N Street be- tion on NJU going into the fuel de- monitor wind on Newton Peak Board chair Berda Willson re- Internet billing tween Third and Fourth avenues. livery business. Handeland stated we should stop. Conditions are too harsh marked that the new LED street Customers will soon be able to ac- Crews from NJU and Public Works still have fuel in our tanks and that for equipment. The utility docu- lighting is quite pleasing to the eye. cess their bills via the internet. NJU have sleuthed out false leads and the would influence the fuel cost in our mented significant icing conditions The new lighting is a result of an will also be able to check credit his- water continues to flow and ice con- favor. He said fuel delivery is tabled on support equipment and there were NSEDC Community Benefits Share tory, submit information to the credit tinues to build up. NJU is diligently at the attorney level and Bonanza two unsuccessful attempts to erect to the tune of $100,000. Northern Air bureau, follow customers who skip working on a solution. It’s not yet Fuel wants to make NJU a presenta- monitoring towers. With all these Cargo provided freight free of charge town, etc. The NJU is also reviewing been found. tion. problems in mind, the AEA agreed to and Handeland and the board express tariffs relating to customer deposits There are two leaks on Sixth Ave. Johansen wants to get the raw let NJU consider installing monitor- thanks for the generous freight dona- and changes to the billing cycle. Web — near the elementary school and numbers on the table to tell us if it is ing towers in the vicinity of the Ban- tion. access should be available in early the Rec. Center. The leak near the beneficial to be in the fuel delivery ner Wind Farm on Banner Peak with The contributions from NAC and April. school is excavating to the natural business. the potential of co-locating turbines NSEDC will allow the replacement drainage. The leak near the Rec. Board member Fred Moody said at that site in the future. of about 70 percent of the street Rock Creek circuit damage Center has not broken through the that the current two delivery busi- Handeland stated that the presence lighting by the beginning of Iditarod. NJU reports recent damage to the surface yet, but the sinking roadway nesses get together and coordinate of an already existing access road The City of Nome approved an addi- Rock Creek / Banner Creek circuit seems to indicate a problem that the charges and a third party selling and connections to NJU transmission tional $45,000 to purchase the re- along the Center Creek Road. Wind might be related to the fire hydrant fuel would lower the costs. “Our fuel lines are positive factors to consider. maining fixtures. The additional and icing caused bracing on 11 cross- connection. cost at the pump does not make good The Banner Wind Farm currently donated shipping has also been arms to pull loose from the poles. sense,” he said. has 18 turbines operating. NJU agreed courtesy of NAC. Power was shut off till winds sub- EPA Berda Willson commented that, would consider using 600 KW tur- Handeland reported that there will sided and line crew could perform Handeland reported that the EPA “We represent the general public and bines or 1.5 Megawatt GE turbines. be some change in street lighting pat- repairs. Juneau office has submitted NJU’s the rate payer.” It is projected that the Banner Wind terns in various locations; NJU sim- Leaks final application package to their Johansen said, “Let’s hear from Farm will generate 2 million KW for ply plans to replace the lights in their There have been problem with Seattle office for a grant to assist Scott Henderson (Bonanza Fuel) and the NJU system this year. current location and at a later date water leaks. Where water bubbles to with a portion of the Seventh Ave. listen to his numbers.” sewer and Snake River Bridge water line relocation. Executive session The board went into executive Audit session to consider negotiation Audit fieldwork from Mikunda- strategies for union labor contracts, Susitna River hydro project Cottrell is scheduled for April 18. the manger’s contract, and fuel group proposals. Present at the meeting Meeting time change proposed were Berda Willson, Fred Moody, creates controversy in down- Handeland proposed the NJU Pat Johanson and David Barron. Carl board consider changing its meeting Emmons was excused for medical time to 5:30 p.m. and perhaps a day reasons. stream communities change to Thursdays. By Diana Haecker also proposes to end the existing cerns, he, like many residents of the While Fairbanks, Anchorage, Railbelt Energy Fund and to create a lower Matanuska-Susitna valley, Palmer and Wasilla residents are ex- new Railbelt Energy Fund that never thought of the potential to cited about the prospect that a large would be controlled by AEA. hydro-powered power plant at the The governor’s bill ,SB 42, is cur- continued on page 6 Susitna River would give them rently the Senate and will hear expert cheap electricity, residents of the testimony and would give AEA small town of Talkeetna are fearing sweeping authority to go ahead with that the project may wreak havoc environmental and feasibility studies with fisheries, the area’s hydrology and to seek preliminary approvals for and even threaten the existence of the Su Dam project from the Federal their town. Energy Regulatory Commission. Talkeetna resident Arthur Mannix In the governor’s proposed said that when the project was dis- budget, he wants to fund the Susitna cussed in the 1980s, people in Tal- Hydro project with $65.7 million for keetna protested. Concerns were that planning, design and permitting. a series of large dams, damming a The Su hydro project, as currently glacial river and located on the De- proposed, would dam the Susitna nali fault — a seismic active piece of River at Watana. The dam would be real estate — would jeopardize the more than 700 feet high, 2,700 feet town when a dam failure would in length and would create a 39-mile occur. A dam failure, they were told, long reservoir. The dam would feed a would give the town’s residents powerhouse capable to handle the enough time to say a quick Hail 600-megawatt output, and power Mary and run for the hills as the lines would deliver the electricity via water breaking loose from the reser- the large power Intertie to Fairbanks voirs located about 70 miles upriver and all the way down to Anchorage would flood the low-lying commu- and beyond. In a preliminary deci- nity. Protests took the form of written sion document published by AEA, testimony, tumultuous town hall the price tag of the project would run meetings and even a theater play. about $4.5 billion. The lifespan of The idea to build a major hydro proj- the hydro project is estimated to be ect on the Susitna died back then due 50 to 100 years. to the enormity of the project, its Karsten Rodvik, spokesman for costs and the lack of customers for AEA said that there is a great need the produced electricity. for cost effective, reliable energy for Now things look different with the railbelt. When asked why Alaska Meet Michelle Houlihan growth forecasted to triple the popu- considers building a significant lation living in the Mat-Su valley in hydro project and dam, when in the a few years and the possibility of rest of the lower 48 states dams are mines springing up near the railbelt taken down and dismantled, Rodvik with the promise of a rail connection said, “The ultimate goal is the estab- When the American Red Cross of Alaska needs to fly emergency shelter kits and to the new deep-water port at Point lishment of long term, reliable, sus- volunteers to disaster areas, Era is ready to respond. For more than a decade, Era Alaska MacKenzie. tainable, affordable power on the In this legislative session, the 50- railbelt. The alternatives are coal or has donated hundreds of flights — from transporting personnel and cargo to uniting year-old idea to dam the Susitna gas.” injured service members with their families. River also surfaced again as the state As the legislature is debating the is under pressure to come up with a proposed bills relating to the large “Era is an outstanding partner,” Michelle says. “They can respond within an hour to meet means to supply the railbelt region of hydro project, AEA is planning to our needs — few community partners can meet a demand like that.” Alaska with 50 percent of renewable study the impacts of the project on energy needs by the year 2025. king salmon and grayling popula- See for yourself why Alaskans like Michelle put their trust in Era Alaska, proudly serving Governor Sean Parnell is actively tions. nearly 100 communities statewide. pushing to make the Susitna Hydro Brian Sullivan, a resident of project a reality and submitted a bill Palmer, recently visited Talkeetna to the legislature that would author- while on the campaign trail for his ize the Alaska Energy Authority to bid to become mayor of the Mat-Su move forward with the project. Par- Borough. When he casually men- * nell said the project must go ahead to tioned what people thought of the create new opportunities for eco- Susitna project, he got an earful, re- nomic development and jobs for lating to the potential dangers. Sulli- Alaskans. van said the prospect of cheap,   The proposed bill would put AEA reliable power was a good enough in charge to acquire, construct, own argument. He said, until he heard *5 refers to number of segments flown. Each flown segment earns 10 points. and operate new power projects. It Talkeetna residents voice their con- 50 points may be used for a Basic, one-way travel award. Ask your local Era Alaska agent for more details. 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET Alaska Airlines pulls away from Iditarod Trail Committee, channels support to mushers

By Diana Haecker deal between the ITC and the Trans- trail across the Alaska Range. KTUU has broadcast live from 2007 start, restart and finish of the last For 32 years Alaska Airlines has portation Security Administration. In St. George said the sponsorship is through 2010 from the finish line in great race. The video will also be supported the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog order to boost their recruitment ef- a natural, because it reflects a histor- Nome, St. George said, “We just streamed live online on the Iditarod Race by being one of the official air- forts in Alaska, TSA signed on as a ical relationship between mining and simply couldn’t come to an agree- Insider, which is exclusive to paying lines partner, but this year, the airline “lead dog” partner with the Iditarod, mushing. ment. We looked at expanding our subscribers. chose to support the sport of mush- but PETA inundated the federal The Iditarod’s principal sponsors relationship with KTUU but is just St. George said that the GCI ex- ing in a different way. agency with protests. TSA panicked for 2011 are Anchorage Chrysler didn’t work out.” pansion is a “big deal” for the Idi- Instead of providing cash and in- and tried to cancel the agreement that Dodge Jeep, Donlin Creek LLC, Instead, GCI, the official commu- tarod and that the ITC puts emphasis kind contributions and being the pre- was signed in November 2010. Hoo- Exxon Mobil and GCI. nications partner, is now also the on outreach efforts with rural com- senter of the most coveted award, the ley said that the ITC learned of the KTUU, Channel 2 News won’t be broadcast partner and will transmit munities along the trail this year. Leonard Seppala Humanitarian issue when a Washington Post re- in the finish chute this year. While live on the GCI cable channel the Award, Alaska Airlines now chan- porter called last week for a com- nels its support directly to mushers. ment and only later did the ITC According to Bobbie Egan, confirm with TSA that they indeed spokeswoman with Alaska Airlines, wanted out of the deal. But, Hooley each finisher will receive a roundtrip said, that’s not going to happen. “Our ticket anywhere Alaska Airlines position is that they [TSA] have a flies, each finisher and their dog binding financial obligation and teams, gear and sleds get a steep dis- they’re going to have to meet that count of 75 percent to be flown from obligation whether or not they use Nome to Anchorage. And each fin- the opportunities that came with it,” isher gets a special-made commem- said Hooley. orative medallion from Alaska In response, Senators Mark Be- Airlines. “This, by far exceeds our gich and Lisa Murkowski came to prior support and it directly helps the Iditarod’s defense and sent out those on the forefront, the mushers,” letters to the head of TSA John Pis- said Egan. “We are absolutely com- tole. “It is outrageous the TSA would mitted to dog mushing.” act on one complaint from a group Asked the reasons why Alaska with virtually no understanding of Airlines discontinued the sponsor- the Last Great Race on Earth,” Be- ship of the ITC organization, Egan gich wrote. He urged Pistole to con- said, “We believe this new sponsor- tact real experts like Lance Mackey ship program expands our support of or DeeDee Jonrowe “to understand the Iditarod and most directly helps how sled dogs are trained and nur- those at the forefront of the Last tured.” Sen. Murkowski wrote in a Great Race.” letter to Pistole, “Despite what PETA According to Iditarod executive says, the Iditarod is a race for animal director Stan Hooley, Alaska Airlines lovers.” She urged him to reconsider, in the past supported the ITC with as the Iditarod would represent a $15,000 in cash and roughly $45,000 great opportunity for TSA recruit- in air travel for race veterinarians, of- ment to help overcome staffing chal- ficials, personnel and volunteers as lenges faced in Alaska. well as freight. Hooley said that the But there are also positive devel- ITC very much appreciated Alaska opments to report, said Iditarod Airlines’ support corporately as well spokesman Chas St. George. Eagle as from its employees and the level Pack signed on as the official dog of service they provided over the last food sponsor and Donlin Creek LLC, 32 years. “We are sad that the rela- a joint-venture between Barrick Gold tionship has ended for now,” Hooley and NovaGold Resources Inc. – the said. “I say ‘for now.’ Hopefully we latter also owns the now idle Rock Photo by Nadja Roessek have the opportunity to carve out an- Creek mine in Nome – have signed other relationship in the future. We on as a principal partner. Donlin NOME PRE-SCHOOL AUCTION— Krystal Wongittilin with Kailey, 2, bid on a knitted plactic bag holder wanted to have Alaska Airlines grow Creek LLC plans to build a large at the Nome Pre-school Auction Saturday evening. with us.” Hooley said that he is gold mine on the upper Kuskokwim thrilled that Alaska Airlines chose to River and in order to supply the support the mushers. power a large mine would need, they The Iditarod made national head- propose to build a natural gas line lines last week when the animal from Cook Inlet up to the mine site. rights group People for Ethical Treat- The gas line, if built as planned, ment of Animals spoiled an $85,000 would bisect a stretch of the Iditarod

• Susitna River hydro project continued from page 5 In Talkeetna, people are digging through their files collected from damage salmon runs, the possibility 1980 to get ready for a public meet- of a dam failure and neither did he ing that is scheduled for February 28. know about the fault zone or the problems silt could pose in the main- tenance of the dam.

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Courtesy of Todd Hindman, Anvil a role in the amount of energy that is re- lapsed two years ago. Dr. Jeffries is their ninth winter of measurements guidance and support, K-12 students City Science Academy leased to the atmosphere as the ice con- pleased to see that schools continue and on their way to creating a valu- can make accurate measurements and On a weekly basis, students at tinues to thicken over the winter. to participate and reflects on their able long-term data set." He is satis- be good scientists." He adds, "ALI- Anvil City Science Academy prepare At the university level, Dr. Jeffries participation. "Since November fied not only with the scientific data SON students and teachers are learn- themselves for winter weather, no hopes that the data collected by stu- 2002, Hindman's enthusiasm for AL- that has been collected but by the ef- ing science by doing science in their matter what the conditions may bring. dents will help him and other re- ISON and its value for his students fect it has had on students and class- own backyard, where they are mak- In a hallway strewn with winter gear, searchers understand the role fresh mean that the Anvil City Science room teachers alike. ing measurements of familiar and 22 students eagerly bundle up in snow water ponds and lakes have on the Academy contribution to ALISON "Our experience at Nome and abundant materials — snow and ice." pants, boots, hats, coats and gloves, as climate of Alaska as they freeze over has gone from strength to strength. elsewhere in the ALISON network their science teacher Todd Hindman the winter, through the development They are now at the beginning of shows that, with appropriate training, gathers the equipment they will need and testing of computer models. He to achieve their goal. So what are they also wants the program to lead to fur- up to? Are they finding a good sled ther collaboration between teachers, run, or perhaps working on a class who tend to be isolated in their work. project? Actually, it is a little of both. Todd Hindman agrees that collabo- Eight years ago, students at ACSA ration is an important part of the pro- began working on a science research gram and states, “The ALSION project entitled the ALISON Project. Project has given me the opportunity The ALISON (Alaska Lake Ice and to work with teachers throughout the Snow Observatory Network) Project state to create a unique opportunity is composed of a number of schools for my students they would not have throughout Alaska in which students gotten otherwise.” and teachers gain experience and At the school level, Mr. Hindman knowledge in collecting scientific believes that the experience has data to better understand the effect of given the students a better under- fresh water lakes and ponds on standing of how energy is trans- Alaska’s changing climate. ferred throughout the environment, At the core of the project is Dr. while acknowledging that not all Martin Jefferies, currently acting as students may be able to completely the Program Officer and Arctic Sci- understand the concepts. “Having a ence Advisor for the Office of Naval fifth of sixth grader understand the Research in Washington D.C. A relationship between a temperature decade ago, after his experience work- gradient and thermal conductivity is ing with a classroom teacher from the not my goal. My goal is to give the lower 48 in the National Science students the opportunity to be in- Foundation’s Teachers Experiencing volved in an actual scientific study, Antarctica and the Arctic, Jefferies get them out of the classroom and began contemplating how to engage into the real world, and have a little classroom teachers and their students fun at the same time.” Mr. Hindman in polar science. He began talking adds, “With that said, students com- with teachers like Todd Hindman to plete lab investigations every other see if his idea was feasible. “Martin year in a effort to reinforce the sci- began to talk with me back in 2001 ence behind the study and by the after I had the opportunity to partici- time they complete the eighth grade pate in the TEA program. I indicated I they can provide a good explanation was eager to get my students involved of the project.” in a real-life scientific study.” Soon Early on, about 14 schools joined thereafter, Dr. Jeffries began to create the network and began collecting a network of teachers and students data on Alaska’s ice and snow. Nine throughout the state to expand the years later, there remains a group of work he had done previously in his re- seven dedicated schools and their search at the Geophysical Institute at teachers who continue to engage stu- the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. dents in the collection of ice and He concluded, "ALISON teachers and snow data for his research, despite Photo Courtesy of Todd Hindman students could be our scientific part- the fact that funding for the program RECORDING DATA–Anvil City Science Academy student Kevynn Cox records data collected by fellow students. ners. They could be scientists and do what many scientists enjoy — making measurements, generating scientifi- cally useful data and learning about the environment they live in." To set up each study site, Dr. Jef- fries then began to make his way around the state, including a stop in Nome. "I will probably always re- member my first visit to Nome to help set up the ALISON site in late No- vember 2002. The weather was miser- able — it was raining, the wind was blowing and the snow on the ice was quickly turning to slush and worse — but five damp people finished the task. I was very pleased to sit down after- wards and enjoy an extra hot café latte at the coffee shop on Front Street." Now, during each fall in Nome, preparations for the study begin as soon as a sufficient thickness of ice, 10 to 15 centimeters, has developed on a pond near ACSA. This year in late No- vember, after eliciting the help of par- ents and students to set up the study site for the year, Todd Hindman and parent volunteer Andrew Merrill spent a small part of a sunny, cold afternoon to set up the 100-meter long transect. The transect, composed of 21 trail stakes set apart at five meter intervals, includes an ingenious device called a TWIT, or Thermal Wire Ice Thickness gauge, to measure the thickness of the ice without the need to cut through the ice with an auger. With the study site set up, students were ready to begin collection of their weekly data. Using relatively simple science equipment and sampling techniques, students measure the depth of the snow at each trail marker, as well as the tem- perature at the surface of the ice below the snow pack. At each end of the tran- sect, students measure the temperature at the surface of the snow pack. They also collect three snow samples at even intervals along the transect to determine the density of the snow. After these measurements are taken and the thick- ness of the ice is determined, the data is put into a spreadsheet. The spread- sheet determines the temperature gra- dient, or difference in the temperature between the water, ice, and air, as well as the rate of heat flow, or thermal con- ductivity, through the snow. Each plays 8 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET

Photo by Tyler Rhodes ROCKING—Singer/songwriter Tim Easton (right) plays an energetic number with drummer Kliff Hopson at a concert Feb. 11 at Nome Elementary School. Two-man band rocks Nome Tim Easton, Kliff Hopson bring unique sound to town With a bit of a rasp to his voice and around town after traveling to Nome Easton delivered a variety of performances that could jump from last winter to play for the One Voice songs, nearly all original works. searing to soothing, singer/songwriter event featuring Nome divas Sarah Much of his performance was well Tim Easton ventured from southern Hanson, Bridie Trainor, Anahma rooted in the blues, but he twisted California to bring a little warmth to Saito and Laura Davis. Members of and turned the genre to make it his Nome last weekend. the Nome Arts Council took notice own. Some songs were unapologeti- Brought to town by the Nome of Easton at the Alaska Folk Festival cally pop in style, but delivered so Arts Council, Easton and Fairbanks in Juneau last year and started hatch- earnestly and energetically you drummer Kliff Hopson performed an ing a plan to bring him to town. couldn’t help but enjoy the ride. evening show at Nome Elementary The shows in Nome did not disap- Even though he was far from School Friday night and delivered a point. When together Easton and Hop- home, performing in a strange town late-night concert at the Board of son put on shows that sound as if an that was reeling from its first blast of Trade Saloon Saturday. Hopson and entire five-piece band were on stage -25°F weather, Nome audiences had Easton also dropped in to perform rocking away. Easton can drive a bass to believe Easton was enjoying the for and talk music with fifth and line from the lower strings of his guitar ride too as he repeated the refrain sixth graders at the elementary while finger picking melodic runs and “I’m not in a bad mood, I’m just in school on Friday and hosted a set of rollicking solos. Watching Easton’s Los Angeles,” from his song “North- workshops for Nome musicians over every move, Hopson compliments Bound.” Worlds away from Los the weekend. some songs with light brushwork on Angeles, the Nome audiences could Photo by Emily Priest Easton is no stranger to Alaska, his drum set, and then shares the dri- only smile along and dance as ALL SMILES — Denin Prentice from Koyuk tries out his skis for but was making his first visit to ver’s seat on others as he hammers his Easton ran through the refrain one the first time. Every student K-4 gets their own set of skis. Nome. Hopson is a familiar face kit through crescendos and solos. more time. Best selling children’s author visits Nome schools Submitted by Game with Mull to see how easy it is to Teen Literacy Mini-Grant that was and legends of the Bering Strait re- munity, full of opportunities to in- Nome Literacy Council create a story. funded by the Alaska State Literacy gion. Mull mentioned that he is al- corporate their life experiences into This past weekend, Nome was Mull’s past stints as comedian and Council. The Arts Council and PTSA ways incorporating things from his their own stories. It will be interest- proud to welcome author Brandon world traveler were evident in his helped pick up the additional costs of own life into his stories, and told the ing to see if any of Mull’s Nome ex- Mull. Brandon Mull is the author of humorous and vivid delivery, which Mull’s visit. Arrangements and all students that they live in a rich com- periences show up in a future book. The New York Times bestselling Fa- proved a big hit with the students. event planning were done by Mar- blehaven series and The Candy Shop Mull also showed students how guerite La Riviere, director of the War, as well as other titles for a wide his books got published. Ethan Ahk- Kegoayah Kozga Public Library, in co- range of reading ages. valuk said, “He showed us part of his operation with the public school li- In addition to his writing, Mull trav- book where he typed and people braries of the Mat-Su Valley. els the country visiting schools and fixed his mistakes.” Mull showed In addition to his visits to the school, talking with students about his mes- the students how his editors make Mull took a dog sled ride, a snowma- sage, “Imagination can take you changes and corrections to his books chine ride to view musk ox, and en- places.” Mull gave a total of four pre- before they are published, and en- joyed a “taste of Nome” potluck, that sentations to students at the Nome Ele- couraged them to learn from the included fry bread, salmon, reindeer, mentary School, Nome Beltz Jr. High, comments that teachers give to them muktuk and sura, as well as Nome’s fa- and the Anvil City Science Academy. on their own writing assignments. vorite – Blueberry Delight – hosted by Mull joined the 56ers for a special Gabrielle Mostellor commented Nancy and Johnny Bahnke. “He came lunch for those students who had read after Mull’s visit that she liked when to my house for dinner, and he was the first of his Fablehaven series. These he told the students how to become nice,” said Brayden Bahnke of Mull’s presentations focused on writing, cre- an author. The students weren’t the visit. “I liked that he read his ‘Humpty ativity, imagination, and encouraging only people in Nome that Mull Dumpty’ story to us out loud.” Mull children to persevere in following their talked with about becoming a writer. did a special reading at the Potluck for dreams. Fourth grader Christopher Mull also met with Nome Arts Coun- the children in attendance. Photo by Nadja Roessek Gandia said, “I liked how he helped us cil members, and discussed the pub- Mull was interested in the stories POPULAR—Pupils request Brandon Mall’s autograph. use our imagination.” During Mull’s lishing process. presentation, he called students out of The Nome Arts Council, along with the crowd to help demonstrate creativ- the Nome Literacy Council and the ity. Courtney Merchant said, “He told PTSA were involved in bringing Mull us to use our imagination.” The stu- to Nome. Literacy Council members dents then played an Imagination Joy Hewitt and Marsha Sloan wrote a The Solomon Bed & Breakfast is open during Iditarod! World Famous AST We are open March 12 - 20th ON BED & BREAKF OM SOL WINTER RIDE. and accepting reservations. * Located at Mile 34 of Nome/Council Highway near the See’s Candy Iditarod trail between the White Mountain & Safety checkpoints. 1/2 # Boxes * Round trip transportation provided. Truffles & Assorted * Enjoy local Iditarod festivities and stay with us during Iditarod. DRIVING UP SOLOMON BED & * Take a ride on the Iditarod trail with our Truck with Tracks. BREAKFAST IN THE SUMMER. * Leaving Nome at 9 PM for Solomon and the next day leave Solomon at 9 AM for Nome. * Quiet retreat setting with 4 guest rooms, each with a For Sale at the private bathroom. Arctic Trading Post * Access to wireless internet and satellite phone. 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NBHS 12-23-16-9 = 60 CHS 2-8-6-6 = 22 Lammer 15, Luce 8, Gartung 8, Dy. Johnson 10, Pomeranz 6, De. Johnson 9, Horner 2, S. Johnson 2 LADY NANOOKS 73 CHEVAK 20 NBHS 21-19-21-12 = 73 CHS 5-6-6-3 = 20 Lammer 17, Luce 17, Stiles 6, Gartung 2, Mattheis 7, Pomeranz 6, De. Johnson 14, Horner 4 LADY NANOOKS SEASON RESULTS (13-8) Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom TWO SENIOR LADY NANOOKS SAY GOODBYE — Lady Nanooks Galena def. Nome Galena def. Nome Liz Luce with dad Rob and Peggy Luce and Renee Lammer with mom Nome def. Eielson Mari and dad Fred were presented with flowers before their last home bas- Nome def. ACS ketball game. Both girls provided Nome with excellent basketball enter- Barrow def. Nome tainment for the past 4 years and will be missed sorely in the coming year. Point Hope def. Nome Bethel def. Nome Nome def. Houston Nome def. Valdez LADY NANOOKS Nome def. Valdez Nome 58 Hooper Bay 10 The Nome Lady Nanooks hosted careers. Nome won both games and Nome 67 Hooper Bay 29 the Chevak Comets over the week- the individual game results are listed Nome 58 Scammon Bay 30 end. The Nome Lady Nanooks also below. Nome’s season record Juneau 86 Nome 42 honored Nome Seniors Renee improved to 13-8 with the victo- Chugiak 44 Nome 25 Lammer and Elizabeth Luce who ries. Nome will next face Alaska’s #4 Nome 38 South 37 were both playing in the last home ranked 3A girls team, the Kotzebue ACS def. Nome games of their NBHS basketball Huskies, this weekend at Kotzebue. Nome 52 Unalakleet 46 Nome 42 Unalakleet 31 Nome 73 Chevak 22 Nome 60 Chevak 22 NEXT HOME EVENT The Nome Boys basketball team will play their final home games of the 2010-11 season Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom this Friday and Saturday against Kotzebue. UP FOR A REBOUND—The Nome-Beltz JV team took on the Chevak FRIDAY 2/25 Comets varsity team at the Nome-Beltz gym this past weekend. Here, 4:00 PM Jv Girls vs Kotzebue JV Nanook John Trigg goes up against a Chevak Comet for a rebound as 5:30 PM JV Boys vs Kotzebue JV Jens Irelan comes in to assist. Both teams won a game to split the series. 8:00 PM Boys Varsity vs Kotzebue (SENIOR NIGHT CEREMONY) SATURDAY 2/26 3:00 PM JV Girls vs Kotzebue 4:30 PM JV Boys vs Kotzebue 7:15 PM Nome Boys Varsity vs Kotzebue NANOOKS ON THE ROAD Nome Lady Nanooks at Kotzebue, Feb 25 & 26 Nome Junior High Basketball at NW Arctic Tournament, Feb 25 & 26 Western Conference Tournament at Hooper Bay, March 2-5

Photo left: Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom NOME-BELTZ CHEERLEAD- ERS —These five young ladies have done a great job in 'pumping' up the crowd with their peppy yells and routines. Back from left are Diana Handeland and Mackenzie Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom Hall. Front from left are Kenna- ALL RIGHT LIZ!—Lady Nanook Liz Luce puts up a good defense as Sue Contreras, Gwen Trigg-Ko- Chevak Comet's Karla Agimuk goes up for a bucket. Nome went on to makhuk and Elizabeth Herzner. win both Friday and Saturday night’s games. Comet's Kristin Ulroan These lovely girls are coached by and Laverna Paniyak stand by to assist. Dana Sherman and Jackie Reader. 20112011 SubsistenceSubsistence CrabCrab Permit-CalendarPermit-Calendar

A reminder to all subsistence crab fishermen that Permits are free and available by a Norton Sound subsistence crab permit-calendar calling 1-800-560-2271, or can be is required when crabbing in waters from Cape picked up at Fish & Game in Nome. Romanzof to 66 N latitude (south of Shishmaref).

A sport fish license may be used to crab, but a catch permit-calendar is still required. Sport fishermen are limited to 6 male crabs a day that are 43/4 inches or more at carapace (shell).

There is no catch or size limit for subsistence fishermen and female crabs may also be kept.

No cash sales of crab are allowed, but subsistence caught crabs may be bartered.

Winter permits are valid from December 1 - May 31.

Please have your Alaska I.D. number when calling. 10 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET

Marine Advisory specialist floats idea for fishermen training program By Doug Schneider ally improve the chances of a young men. A training program for fisher- ence, it might have an apprenticeship www.marineadvisory.org or contact Alaska Sea Grant Program person getting a position as a crew men might look similar to the occu- element, where students would work Glenn Haight, fishing business spe- Fishermen in Alaska represent the member?” Haight said. pational training for carpenters, alongside veteran fishermen. For cialist, Alaska Sea Grant Marine state’s largest group of small busi- Traditionally, fishing skills have electricians, aircraft mechanics, someone with experience, it might Advisory Program, Juneau, Alaska ness owners. But there is some gray- been learned on the job, often from nurses, health aides and other job focus more attention on advanced 907-796-6046; ing going on—the median age of family members passing down their training programs now run by the mechanics or engine repair, for ex- [email protected] Alaska’s commercial fishermen is knowledge to the next generation. University of Alaska. ample.” now close to 50. Currently, there is no formal training “Such a program could be tailored To learn more, go online to Add to that the flight of limited program in Alaska that supports the for the individual,” Haight said. entry permits from coastal residents professional development of fisher- “For an individual with no experi- to people outside the region and For news anytime, find us Online at even outside the state, and the gen- eral consolidation of the state’s pol- www.nomenugget.net lock, crab and salmon fishing fleets Thank You that has occurred in recent years, and people like Glenn Haight begin to On January 6, 2011, JoAnn Kost suffered Degenerative Heart think there might be fewer fishing Failure and had to be medivaced to the ANMC hospital in An- jobs for people in Alaska’s coastal chorage. Our family would like to thank all the people who communities in the future. Haight is got her revived and stabilized and ready for transport Bering Strait School a fisheries business specialist with the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advi- We appreciate the help of the staff, doctors and nurses at District 2011 Activity sory Program. the Norton Sound Hospital, ER, Nome Ambulance Service, the Calendar “Yet, the jobs that remain have be- EMTs also the ANMC ICU and the 5th floor wing nurses and doc- Feb 28 – March 4 March 3 March 3 – 5 come more valuable and profitable tors. Thanks to Bering Air and Pilot Lee. for fishermen,” said Haight. State Battle of the State Spelling Bee* Great Northwest But who will get those better pay- Thank you all for a job well done. Books (Grades 3 – 12)* Anchorage Conference Boys & ing jobs? Haight said it likely would Thanks for the prayers. Video Teleconference Girls 2A Basketball be the people best prepared to do Tournament* JoAnn is recuperating and doing well. NWABSD them. To help Alaska coastal com- munities prepare their residents for George Kost and family the fishing jobs of the future, the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program is floating the idea of a pro- fessional fisherman’s training pro- Friday, February 18, 2011 gram at the University of Alaska Unalakleet 2 – Selawik 0 Forfeit Unalakleet 2 – Selawik 0 Forfeit Fairbanks. Unalakleet JV 40 – White Mountain 35 Unalakleet 59 – Scammon Bay 53 OT “It might be that a formal occu- Unalakleet 53 – Scammon Bay 41 Golovin 46 – Teller 43 Shishmaref 99 – Brevig Mission 91 2OT Stebbins 43 – Kotlik 39 pational endorsement program can Koyuk 67– St. Michael 56 Alakanuk 53 – Savoonga 34 help fishermen succeed in a rapidly Koyuk 98 – Elim 84 changing global economy,” said Elim 78 – St. Michael 53 Teller 2 – Golovin 0 Forfeit Haight. “But we’d like to know Kotlik 64 – Savoonga 59 what fishermen, coastal residents Shaktoolik 58 – Alakanuk 51 and others involved in the industry Teller 65 – Alakanuk 58 Alakanuk 2 – Stebbins 0 Forfeit have to say about it.” Shaktoolik 70 – Teller 69 To find out what fishermen and Saturday, February 19, 2011 coastal residents think of a training Unalakleet 2 – Selawik 0 Forfeit Unalakleet 2 – Selawik 0 Forfeit program for fishermen, the Alaska Unalakleet JV 51 – White Mountain 44 Unalakleet – Scammon Bay cancelle Scammon Bay 62 – Unalakleet 61 Golovin 63 – Teller 24 Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program Shishmaref 54 – Brevig Mission 42 Stebbins 38 – Kotlik 36 has put together an online survey. Elim 75 – Koyuk 68 Alakanuk 52 – Savoonga 27 Take the online survey at St. Michael 64 – Koyuk 54 Elim 76 – St. Michael 72 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ Teller 2 – Golovin 0 Forfeit CommercialFishingTrainingPro- Kotlik 50 – Savoonga 44 gram Teller 48 – Alakanuk 31 Teller 55 – Shaktoolik 20 “Basically we’re asking whether a Alakanuk 2 – Stebbins 0 Forfeit university training program is Shaktoolik 59 – Alakanuk 50 needed, and if so what should be in it, and would such a program actu-

Across Down BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT BASKETBALL RECORDS 2010-2011 Season Standings ending February 19, 2011 1. "Silent Night" adjective 1. It comes easily to hand 4. Clobber 2. Boot Conference Record Overall Record Conference Record Overall Record 7. Six-Day War hero 3. Infernal I-A BOYS I-A GIRLS Win-Loss Win-Loss Win-Loss Win-Loss 12. Grimace 4. Kind of lettuce 13. Assistant 5. "___ to Billie Joe" Elim 11-1 13-2 Golovin 6-0 6-2 14. Accustom 6. Organ part Koyuk 7-3 7-3 Shaktoolik 6-2 8-2 15. Ocean breeding area of 7. To lessen the importance Shishmaref 4-2 8-4 Teller 3-5 5-8 bivalve mollusks 8. Shrink Golovin 3-3 6-6 Koyuk 1-5 1-5 17. Hotel employee 9. Christmas season 18. Any plant used as a 10. Length x width, for a St. Michael 5-5 6-10 flavoring rectangle Shaktoolik 4-6 9-9 19. Flowering shrub 11. After expenses Teller 3-5 8-6 21. "... ___ he drove out of sight" 12. Finish, with "up" Brevig Mis. 2-7 4-9 22. Easter flower 13. Unpaid, overdue debts 23. Different 16. Like "The X-Files" White Mtn. 0-6 0-8 27. Go at it 20. Clearasil target II-A BOYS Win-Loss Win-Loss II-A GIRLS Win-Loss Win-Loss 31. Good, in the 'hood 23. Care for Savoonga 2-0 2-8 Savoonga 0-2 0-10 32. Clear, as a disk 24. Pitcher, of a sort 34. Character 25. Finger, in a way Stebbins 0-3 4-11 Stebbins 2-1 10-3 35. "A Nightmare on ___ Street" 26. Autocrats Unalakleet 4-2 12-6 Unalakleet 9-2 11-5 36. Buss 28. Bush 38. ___ gestae 29. Fertile soil 39. Exotic jelly flavor 30. "___ quam videri" (North 42. Overthrow, e.g. Carolina's motto) 44. "It's no ___!" 31. Panhandles 45. Older person 33. Almond 47. Residential districts near 37. Mischievous sprites outskirts of city 40. Chaste women 49. Ancient alphabetic character 41. Wild North African sheep 51. "___ moment" 43. Chatter 52. Capital of Iraq 46. Biochemistry abbr. February 24 - March 2, 2011 54. Near 48. Live 58. Newswoman Shriver 50. Barely beat

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Bob Lawrence, MD this reason, knowing a little more to 4 days; however, many children tember conferred a higher risk of se- ing for a child or family member Alaska Family Doctor about RSV can help you and your continue to have a cough for several vere lower respiratory tract disease with RSV: family deal more effectively with weeks, and some may have wheez- in otherwise healthy children. •Wash hands, toys, and utensils reg- RSV season has returned to rural this seasonal threat. ing issues for several years. RSV can be dangerous for new- ularly. Alaska. The Respiratory Syncytial In children, RSV starts as a head borns and very dangerous for ex- • Keep ill persons home from public Virus (RSV) is one of the more trou- cold with fever, runny nose, and a tremely preterm infants born before settings like day care, school, blesome causes of wintertime illness. decreased appetite. The virus then 32 weeks gestation or babies with church, or the store. It leads to more deep-chest infections tracks down the respiratory tract into congenital heart disease. High-risk • Stay hydrated. Children may ben- in children than any other pathogen, the lungs over the course of several children, like those with severe un- efit from warm vegetable-based including the flu, and has a unique days causing a severe cough often derlying heart or lung disease, are broth or soup. Babies should con- way of breaking down the normally associated with wheezing. The often given a special antibody shot tinue to breast feed or be given for- robust immune system of adults. For worst part of the RSV illness lasts 3 during the RSV season to boost their mula at regular intervals using a bulb immune system against the respira- suction to help clear nasal passages tory syncytial virus. when mucus build up hampers feed- Re-infection with RSV can occur ing. Saying it Sincerely Almost all children have had their at any age, but symptoms tend to be- • Keep infected persons away from first RSV infection by age 3. Severe come less severe with age. In adults, second-hand smoke. pneumonia and bronchiolitis from the virus is usually confined to the • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or RSV occurs in only a small percent- nasal cavity and sinuses, and though ibuprofen (Motrin) may be used for By Rev. Julie Yoder Elmore on behalf of age of young patients. For most chil- it does not usually affect the lungs, it comfort. The Nome Ministerial Association dren RSV is not dangerous and causes an upper respiratory illness • A bronchodilator like albuterol is Scripture Reference: Luke 13:10-17 serves as a type of infectious disease that is stronger and lasts longer than occasionally needed for children right-of-passage. the common cold, sometimes per- with wheezing associated with RSV. She had no name. She had been bent over, unable to stand up straight for There is no way to precisely pre- sisting 7 to 10 days. Antibiotics are rarely needed unless 18 years. Jesus was speaking in the front of the synagogue. She was in the dict which children are at risk of The respiratory syncitial virus a secondary infection, like an ear in- back of the synagogue with the other women – perhaps farther back than any- more severe disease. We know that (RSV) is transmitted by contact with fection or bacterial pneumonia, de- one because of her deformity. Her faith brought her to the temple. She did infants with underlying lung or heart infected secretions, like shaking velops from the RSV infection. not run to Jesus, she was simply there. Jesus noticed her. He was in the place disease are at the greatest risk. Last hands with people that have just • Be patient. RSV lasts longer than of most power in the synagogue. She is in the place of least power in the month, the journal Pediatrics pub- sneezed into their hands or playing most other childhood illnesses. synagogue. He went to her. He healed her – unbound what Satan had bound lished data showing that in addition with a toy covered with the phlegm • See your doctor if signs of serious up 18 years earlier. She immediate stood up and praised God! Jesus had set to this, day care attendance, having of an infected toddler. RSV preven- disease develop including difficulty her free! siblings in the home, having parents tion is one of the most important rea- breathing, extreme lethargy, or trou- The synagogue leader was furious. How could Jesus heal, in other words with an advanced education, having sons for people to wash their hands ble keeping down food or fluids. work, on the Sabbath? Did he not know the rules that one was not to work a birth weight over 8.8 pounds, and regularly. on the Sabbath? It was even in the Ten Commandments found in Exodus being born between April and Sep- Here are some guidelines for car- 20:9 and Leviticus 19:30. Who does Jesus think he is? Jesus was the Son of God and also God in human flesh. Jesus came to earth not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it, according to Matthew 5:17. At times Jesus proved the point that sometimes relationships are more important Yukon Quest crowns rookie champion than the rules. The woman in the synagogue had been afflicted for 18 years. Dave Wininger It was high time that she be healed and relieved of her suffering. Satan’s con- Willow rookie and third-generation musher Dallas Seavey won the Yukon Who passed February 18, 2011 trol of her had to end. Why should she have to continue to suffer just be- Quest last week. Second to cross the finish line was Sebastian Schnuelle. Ken cause she happened to encounter Jesus on the Sabbath? Anderson, Brent Sass and Kelley Griffin round out the top five. For most of In Memory I see this story as challenge for us. Rules are important for bringing order the grueling race, Hugh Neff were leading the pack, but his team didn’t cross to a society or a group. Many find comfort in rules because there is pre- Eagle Summit and he ended up mushing to the road, where he had his team I have lit a candle, dictability and clear lines as to what is expected between one person and an- trucked to the next checkpoint. He was withdrawn from the race. Out of 25 to illuminate your path. other. When those boundaries get blurry, we get nervous. The synagogue mushers who started, 13 finished the race. The last musher arrived on Friday leader was getting nervous that Jesus was acting outside the rules, outside night. Nine mushers scratched, three were withdrawn. Seavey won the Rookie So you do not get lost, the boundaries. Others see rules as something to be broken and break them of the Year award. Brent Sass’s dog “Silver” was the recipient of a new award just to spite others. This was not the case with Jesus. Jesus saw someone who named after him, for exhibiting strong character. The Golden Harness award on that long, dark night. had a need and knew that he could care for her. It did not matter what day it went to Seavey’s dogs Diesel and Chung. The Challenge of the North award And in the morning, was, this woman had suffered enough in her life and needed to be healed went to Kelley Griffin and Mike Ellis received the Veterinarian’s Choice today. God was glorified through Jesus’ healing to the woman. Not only award. Results: 1 Dallas Seavey 10 days 11h 53m; 2. Sebastian Schnuelle as the sun rises, was God glorified, but this was an opportunity for Jesus to convey that even 10d 12h 26m; 3. Ken Anderson 10d 14h 24m; 4. Brent Sass 10d 19h 2m; 5. may you come safely, the least of these deserve God’s attention and care. When do the rules pre- Kelley Griffin 11d 3h 2m; 6. Allen Moore 11d 7h 32m; 7. Jodi Bailey 12d 6h to that Eastern Shore. vent us from serving our neighbor as God calls us to do? It is often the least 51m; 8 Mike Ellis 12d 9h 59m; 9. David Dalton 12d 10h 7m; 10. Tamara of these who are oppressed by the rules. How do we release them in Christ’s Rose 13d 0h 58m; 11. Kyla Durham 13d 1h 53m; 12. Jerry Joinson 13d 3h Rev. R. Gandia name? Sometimes we may have to bend the rules. 22m; 13. Hank DeBruin 13d 10h 54m. High Priest, Anvil Temple

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Brought to you by Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th & Bering, 443-5295 The A/C Value Center, Boynton Office Systems, Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Lewis & Thomas Attorneys at Law, Bering Air, Nome Outfitters, River of Life Assembly of God, 443-5333 Sunday School 10 a.m. Wells Fargo, Nome Joint Utility System, Mo’ Mud, Mo’ Paint, Mo’ Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Better, and Outsiders Hardware. Don’t get too far away from a St. Joseph Catholic Church, 443-5527 radio this season! Corner of Steadman & King Place Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist (Icy View), 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd & Division, 443-2805 AM-850 Sunday Prayer Meeting 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. & Worship Service 11 a.m. 12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday•(907) 443-5235•Fax (907)443-5112 e-mail [email protected] Employment Real Estate Norton Sound Economic Development Cor- of Executive Director requires sensitivity and the poration (NSEDC) is currently recruiting for NSEDC offers a competitive salary and excellent ability to work within a framework of State, Fed- the following positions: benefits package. Please see our website to view eral and church funding sources and oversight, as the full job description and to download the appli- well as the personal ability to relate to the needs Nome Sweet Homes Payroll Technician (Anchorage) is responsible cation at www.nsedc.com, or contact NSEDC at of a diverse culture and to a variety of community for preparation and disbursement of NSEDC & (800) 650-2248. Qualified individuals should sub- social programs serving the residents of the Melissa Ford - Broker Bering Strait Region. NSSP semi-monthly payroll. Reconciles em- mit their application and resume to: NSEDC, 420  ployee advance transactions and related GL ac- L Street, Suite 310, Anchorage, AK 99501 or QUALIFICATIONS:      count. Responsible for preparation of quarterly Fax: (907) 274-2249. A Bachelors Degree is strongly preferred but the and annual payroll analysis reports, and ERISA re- 1/20 tfn agency will consider the substitution of work ex-    ports. Provide assistance with preparation of in- perience in a related field on a year-for-year basis. vestment, state and federal reports as directed. The successful applicant will be required to     Prepare 941 and unemployment reports quarterly, KAWERAK, INC. demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired worker compensation, employee personal leave KAWERAK is currently recruiting for the following through work experience in agency and social  !" # $!# % & accrual reports, W-2ʼs and 401K reports annually. positions: program management and administration, grant '(!)* )# + Assists the Accounting and Finance group in all · Accountant II writing, grant management and staff supervision. areas of accounting and financial matters. · Beringia Museum Culture & Science Project An Alaska drivers license is also required, or the  ,*- )./ +& Director ability to obtain one. The successful candidate Northern NSSP Assistant Manager (Nome) will · Child Advocacy Center Director will be required to pass a criminal background +  !0! / + check.    assist the Northern NSSP Operations Manager in For a complete list of vacancies go to www.kaw-  all capacities of Northern NSSP Operations for erak.org or stop by the Kawerak Human Re- COMPENSATION:   / ++ Established in 1977 crab, halibut, cod and other fisheries products, in- sources Dept at 504 Seppala Drive. Annual salary of $60,000 or more, depending on 1 Nome’s Only Fresh Flowers cluding but not limited to: marketing, inventory, re- 2/24; 3/3 experience. Salary adjustments can be negoti- +&(  /  porting, production, tender operations, packaging Nome Community Center ated with regard to housing. Benefit package may Gourmet Coffee Section & shipping; quality control, plant upkeep and main- JOB DESCRIPTION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR include medical insurance; Social Security and  Gold, Ivory, Local & Russian Craft tenance; supervision of crew and continued im- NATURE OF WORK: pension contributions; paid holidays; annual and      3bd/2ba Owners Apartment provement of Northern NSSP operations. The Executive Director is a full-time, exempt posi- sick leave. tion providing administrative and business leader- For a complete position description, please     All positions are Open Until Filled. ship for the Nome Community Center, Inc. The k contact the Nome Community Center at 907- 443-5259 or at [email protected]. Open Until Filled • For application, please contact Nome Commu- Melissa 443-7368 nity Center at 907-443-5259 or obtain from the Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is Nome Job Center • For questions, please contact Nancy Menden- Patricia 387-4963 committed to providing quality health services hall at 907-443-5259 and promoting wellness within our people and The Nome Community Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer environment. 2/24-3/1 NSHC is currently recruiting for the following positions: MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” NOW taking applications for one-bedroom unfurnished apartments, heat included • Community Health Aide – Itinerant • Manager, Patient Hostel Trooper Beat “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” • Independent Living Specialist, UNK • Patient Accounts Representative •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided • Independent Living Specialist, OME • Certified Nursing Assistant, QCC •Rent based on income for eligible households • Eye Care Assistant • Tribal Healer On 2/19/11 at approximately 1900 hours, •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development • Clinician I & II • Licensed Practical Nurse, QCC Alaska State Troopers responded to multiple com- plaints of Mabel Mitchell, 31, and her live-in 515 Steadman Street, Nome boyfriend, Ralph Stalker, 36, shouting obscenities at one another and challenging each other to fight EQUAL For a complete list of our vacancies and more information, please go on the VHF frequency utilized by the residents of OPPORTUNITY the Village of Selawik. The VHF frequency is the EMPLOYER to www.nortonsoundhealth.org or visit the NSHC Human primary means by which residents of the village Resources Department. communicate with one and another, particularly (907) 443-5220 those that can not afford telephone services. It is PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 also the primary means by which residents of the Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 Norton Sound Health Corporation village request assistance for emergencies. At NSHC Human Resources Department approximately 8:28 p.m. after Troopers and Vil- lage Police Officers made multiple requests for 306 W 5th Ave Mitchell and Stalker to terminate their disruptive Nome, AK 99762 and obscene challenges to one another on the VHF frequency, Troopers contacted and subse- 907-443-4530 quently arrested them. Both Mitchell and Stalker were found to be highly intoxicated at the time of NSHC offers competitive wages and benefits. NSHC will apply their arrests. Both were charged with Disorderly Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, Veteran Conduct and are currently being held at the Vil- Want to Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree lage Public Safety Office awaiting arraignment due to blizzard conditions preventing flights to prescribed under federal and state laws, all applicants are subject to a Kotzebue. The Village of Selawik is a Local Op- Contribute? pre-employment background check and drug screen. tion Dry Community. On 2/19/2011 at approximately 3 a.m. Village Police Officers responded to a report of juveniles consuming alcohol at a residence belonging to Nome Make your Percy Clark, 20, of Selawik. Percy Clark had Animal been previously contacted by Alaska State Troop- Shelter ers for hosting a juvenile “fight club” at his resi- donations dence, which earned notoriety on YouTube. Further investigation revealed that Clark as well as a 16-year-old male juvenile and a 17-year-old today! female juvenile were present at the residence, Job Vacancy Notice along with Jody Sheldon, 20. Both juveniles and Sheldon were intoxicated. Sitnasuak Native Corporation is recruiting for a President When Sheldon, who was currently on condi- tions of Release/Felony Probation for Theft II, was Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of dog/cat food when you Job Title: President contacted by the VPO, Sheldon fled the area on a snowmachine. Sheldon was also to be with his adopt a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other do- Location:Position is based in Nome, Alaska Court Approved Third Parties, Sharon Sheldon, Duties: Serves as Principal Executive Officer for Sitnasuak Native 43, or Jessica Sheldon, 22 (both were not pres- nations are always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! Corporation and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of ent). At approximately noon, VPO confirmed that Jody was not at his residence, not with his Court Sitnasuak Native Corporation and subsidiary companies, located in Nome, Approved Third Parties, and neither Sharon nor Alaska. Shall oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, directives, Jessica had attempted to contact law enforcement Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet • 443.5212 or 443.5262 as directed by the Kotzebue Court. Jody was later by-laws, strategic plans for Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Maintains regular located and arrested at approximately 6 p.m., by contact and communications with the Chairman and the CEO. In cooperation VPO, for Violating the conditions of his release. with the Chairman and the CEO, represent the Board in relations with At approximately 6:40 p.m. Jessica was contacted and subsequently arrested by Troopers at a sep- Seawall shareholders, communicating with shareholders regarding shareholder arate residence. Shortly afterwards, at approxi- concerns and corporate shareholder policies, benefits and activities. While mately 7 p.m. Troopers contacted a highly 2/14 2/17 directly responsible to the board for the business of the corporation, the intoxicated Sharon Sheldon and arrested her at a Tia Snowball, 26, was arrested and remanded to Kenneth Smith, 23, was arrested and remanded family memberʼs residence. Both Jessica and AMCC for Assault in the 4th degree, domestic vi- to AMCC for assault in the 4th degree domestic vi- President delegates much of the responsibility for the day-to-day functioning Sharon were charged with Violating Custodianʼs olence. olence. of the administration, shareholders and land departments in the Duties. Clark was later arrested at approximately Logan Annogiyuk, 20, received a citation for minor 2/18 8:20 p.m. for Contributing to the Delinquency of consuming alcohol. Michael Aukon, 20, was arrested and remanded implementation of their responsibilities. Oversee the selection and Minors (x2). The two juveniles were issued sum- 2/16 to AMCC for misconduct involving weapons in the disposition of culturally-designated SNC lands under Section 14(c) of the mons to appear in the Kotzebue Courthouse for Dean Stimpfle, 39, was arrested and remanded to 4th degree. Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, home site and allotment programs. Minor Consuming Alcohol (x2). Jody, Sharon, and AMCC on an arrest warrant. During this period there was one person taken to Jessica were remanded to the Kotzebue Regional Walter Reynolds, 61, received a citation for basic the hospital for a Title 47 hold. Jail awaiting arraignment. Clark is awaiting ar- speed. Minimum Qualifications: SNC shareholder/descendant/spouse of raignment in the Village of Selawik Public Safety shareholder. Bachelors Degree (B.A.) preferred. Two year Associateʼs Degree Office due to blizzard conditions preventing flights to Kotzebue. (A. A.) in Business Management or related field preferred. Five (5) years On 2/20/11 at approximately 9:10 a.m. the experience required in a senior or executive level management role. Effective Alaska State Troopers in St. Maryʼs were notified Legals people manager with innate ability to lead and develop direct reports. Working of a house fire in Mtn. Village. Investigation re- vealed that at approximately 6:15 a.m. VPSO To- OWNER FINANCE AVAILABLE — Land for sale change from (current name) Nikolai Ivanovich knowledge and track record of leading and managing the contract acquisition beluk responded to a residence in Mtn. Village by sealed bid: Marilyn Oyoumick, owner, Native Ivanoff to Nikolai Alexander Ivanoff. A hearing process through previous experience. Excellent communication skills. Strong that was fully engulfed in flames. At that time all Allotment F17506, 119.20 acres on the Unalakleet on this request will be held on March 14, 2011 at River, Alaska, USS 5306, Lot4. Accessible by boat 1:00 pm at Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street interpersonal and relationship building skills, self motivation and able to work occupants were out of the home. A 7-year-old child was able to exit the residence along with the and snow machine. Opening bid of $120,000.00, PO Box 1110 Nome, AK. without direct oversight or supervision. parents who were highly intoxicated at the time. cash or terms. Deferred payment plan is available; 2/10-17-24 The investigation continues. Charges will be filed please ask Kawerak LMS for details. TITLE TO with the Bethel District Attorneyʼs Office. LAND SOLD AS A RESULT OF THIS ADVER- Request for Proposal Closing date: March 4, 2011 On 2-19-11 at 8:09 a.m., the Alaska State TISEMENT WILL BE CONVEYED IN A FEE SIM- The City of Unalakleet is soliciting proposals from Salary: DOE Troopers received a report of a domestic distur- PLE STATUS BY APPROVED DEED. TERMS qualified firms or certified public accountants to bance in Savoonga. Subsequent investigation led AVAILABLE ARE CASH OR DEFERRRED PAY- audit the City of Unalakleetʼs financial statements SNC offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and retirement to the arrest of Randy Annogiyuk, 23 of MENT AS SPECIFIED. for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, with the Savoonga, for Assault 4, Criminal Mischief 5, and Sealed bid opening on March 17, 2011 at 3:00PM. option of auditing the City of Unalakleetʼs financial Probation Violation. Annogiyuk was remanded to Contact Kawerak, Inc., Land Management Serv- statements for the three (3) subsequent fiscal To apply: Provide the following to HR Manager: 1.) completed SNC the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center. ices, P.O. Box 948, Nome, AK 99762 years as well. Employment application, 2.) Letter of interest with detailed resume, and On 2/17/11 at about 3 p.m. the Shishmaref AWARD WILL BE MADE TO THE HIGHEST BID- Please indicate your interest in providing audit DER WHO MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE MINI- services to the City of Unalakleet by submitting 3.) Three (3) letters of recommendation. VPSO received a report that 49 year old Frank Ongtowasruk and a 5-year-old girl had not re- MUM ACCEPTABLE BID, SUBJECT TO your proposal by Monday, February 28, 2011 at turned home after Ongtowasruk picked the girl up APPROVAL BY THE OWNER. Instructions and 5:00 pm., to: Contact: Cynthia Olanna, Human Resources Manager at 387-1228 or at school. The reporter said Mr. Ongtowasruk further info are available at the above office or by City of Unalakleet email: [email protected] with questions. picked the girl up at school at 2 p.m. and was to phone, toll free within Alaska 1-800-443-4316, di- Attn: Herb Ivanoff have snowmachined home right away. The re- rect (907) 443-4326. Terms of sale specified P.O. Box 28 thereon. Unalakleet, AK 99684 Sitnasuak Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and porter also said Ongtowasruk was not dressed for the weather which was blowing snow with low vis- 1/13-20-27; 2/3-10-17-24; 3/3-10-17 All questions and correspondence should be di- conducts shareholder and descendant preference hiring under P.L. 93-638. ibility. Numerous volunteers started searching im- rected to Herb Ivanoff in writing at the above ad- mediately for Ongtowasruk and his passenger, STATE OF ALASKA dress. checking around the village and the lagoon trail IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR 2/10-17-24 meeting with negative results. At about 5 p.m. THE STATE OF ALASKA Ongtowasruk and his passenger made it to their AT NOME REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS home in Shishmaref in good condition. Ong- In the Matter of a change of Name for: DIOMEDE K-12 SCHOOL towasruk apparently had gone wide of the lagoon Nikolai Ivanovich Ivanoff, MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT trail when he left the school and ended up about CASE NO: 2NO-11-00041CI (RE-BID) two miles east of Shishmaref. Ongtowasruk ORDER FOR HEARING, PUB LICATION AND waited for a break in the weather and was able to POSTING Bering Strait School District is soliciting Proposals follow his trail back to Shishmaref. Notice of Petition to Change Name and Statements of Qualifications from general A petition has been filed in the Superior Court 2/24; 3/3 (Case # 2NO-11-00041CI) requesting a name continued on page 13 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 13 • More Letters are used. A lawsuit against the dis- tween the Nome Board of Education continued from page 2 help, and there’s help out there if you dialogue between the two bodies need it. You can call Careline, the should be encouraged, neither inde- trict will not change how much and the Nome Common Council be statewide suicide prevention hotline, pendently elected board is required money the state requires the city to properly noticed and held in public. I Life itself is an education—never provide Nome Public Schools, and am sorry I will be out of town and ending. at 1-877-266-HELP (4357). Or go to to answer to the other. their website, CarelineAlaska.com, The common council has no busi- any funding above that requirement unable to attend the Feb. 3 meeting. For City Government: Vote for is at the city’s discretion. Regards, your council leaders. If you com- or text them at 907-2-LISTEN ness participating in a closed-door (547836). discussion over how the school For the stated reasons above, I re- Tyler Rhodes plain, and city government fails, it is spectfully ask that any discussion be- Nome, AK your own doing. Your vote counts— Stay safe, board executes its personnel deci- elect responsible leaders! Tyler Huntington and Chris Olds sions. I would raise the same objec- Thank you, Golovin, for permitting Fairbanks and Eagle River, Alaska tion if the school board called an us to serve you. May all go well in executive session to discuss the com- the future. Editor’s note: The following letter mon council’s evaluation of the city Arctic ICANS — Katherine A. Punguk was submitted prior to Feb. 3 by manager. The Nome Common Coun- Thomas E. Punguk The Nome Nugget to the council cil has no say over the superintend- A nonprofit cancer Golovin, AK 99762 but was omitted from the council ents’ contract, so why should it be packet on Feb. 14. permitted to meet with the school survivor support group. 1-800-478-9355 To the editor: Dear members of the Nome Board of board in private to discuss the mat- As we race the Iron Dog again this Education and Nome Common ter? year, we’d like to raise awareness of Council: I have heard that a concern over suicide prevention in Alaska. We’ve I am writing in regard to the legal issues may serve as the justifi- Arctic ICANS next meeting got one of the highest rates in the na- planned joint meeting for Feb. 3, cation for the common council call- tion, but it doesn’t have to be that 2011 between the board and council, ing an executive session in this The Nome Cancer support group will meet at the XYZ Center on way. and wish to express my concerns. matter. Unless a lawsuit has been For a while it was pretty normal to My first concern it that the meet- filed or notification has been given Thursday, March 3 • 7:30 p.m. be going to funerals for suicide for ing be properly noticed for both of a real and legitimate threat to do me, Tyler, growing up in Galena. I boards, since a quorum from each so, mere worry that the school lost my uncle, brother, close friends body will likely be present. The pub- board’s actions may provoke a law- in high school, after high school, my lic should have a clear explanation as suit does not meet the legal standard General Meeting great-great-grandpa. It seems like to why the two governing bodies are required for calling an executive ses- people feel like they’re in a standstill meeting. sion. If this were the case, one could For more information call 443-5726. in life – they don’t have a job, they’re My larger concern is over the argue executive sessions would be not going to school, they get de- prospect of this meeting, or a portion warranted for nearly every decision pressed. thereof, being held in executive ses- a government body makes for fear When you’re not moving, you sion. If the joint meeting is meant to that those who may oppose the need to get moving, because life is discuss the Nome Board of Educa- body’s decision would pursue litiga- bigger than right now, right where tion’s handling of the superinten- tion. If anything, I believe the com- Teller Emergency Services you’re at. When you’re at a low point dent’s contract, I question the mon council inserting itself into in life, hang on and keep moving for- authority of the Nome Common another independent governmental Search and Rescue ward. When you fall off your snow- Council to call a meeting on the issue entity’s business, and insisting that it Thank you to each and everyone for your participation in machine, you get back on and keep in the first place, let alone a closed- be done in private, only increases the making our Search and Rescue Appreciation Potluck very door session. city’s liability in regard to litigation going. successful. This community event was held Feb. 13, 2011 at When I, Chris, raced the Iron Dog The citizenry of Nome did not or sanction. elect Nome Common Council mem- I have also heard that concern over the Teller School gym. Thank you to all the cooks, everyone in 2009, a lot of things went wrong. who brought a dish, volunteers who helped set up and clean I think a lot of guys would’ve given bers to decide the matters of the adverse financial impacts to the city school district. The members of the could be used as justification for a up. Tim Pushruk for all that you did. Also, Shawn Oquilluk, up at that point in their careers. I’m Cheryl Nyberg, Lucinda Menadelook and Scott Dixon. All this glad I didn’t, because the next year, Nome Board of Education were closed session. Again I find this rea- Tyler and I won. elected by a majority of resident vot- soning to be false. While the city was made possible by: So the message from both of us is, ers and, whether one agrees with provides state-required and addi- James C. Isabell School Pastor Bruce Landry of the don’t give up. We’re pulling for you. them or not, they acted within their tional funding to the district, it does Teller Native Store Bible Baptist Church If you’re down, we want you to get bounds in their handling of the su- not have the power to direct Nome Teller Native Fuel NSEDC – Joe Garnie ! perintendent contract. While healthy Public Schools in how those funds Maryʼs Igloo Native Corp. Kawerak, Inc. ou Teller Traditional Council Bering Air y k •More Legals City of Teller Nome Outfitters n Teller Dance Group Hansonʼs a Several revisions are proposed to be made h continued from page 12 NOTICE OF PROPOSED to the Atlas and Catalog. The list of rivers, Julie Lee CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE lakes, and streams will be updated, includ- T contractors for the remodel of an 18,912 sq. ft. K- ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH ing additions, deletions, and changes to the 12 School in Little Diomede, Alaska. AND GAME legal descriptions of many of these waters. The selected Contractor will join the Owner and Minor revisions will be made to the introduc- A/E firm in a “Team-Build” approach to project de- The Alaska Department of Fish and Game tion of the Catalog and Atlas, including up- livery. The selected contractor will provide pre- (ADF&G) proposes to adopt regulation dates to ADF&G regional contact construction services and assist with the final changes in Title 5 of the Alaska Administra- information. Species-specific information will Notice of Intent construction documents. Pre-construction activi- tive Code, dealing with waters important for be used in place of undifferentiated species ties are planned to begin in March 2011, with con- the spawning, rearing, or migration of information wherever possible. struction anticipated to begin soon thereafter, with anadromous fish, including the following: to Repatriate substantial completion scheduled no later than 5 AAC 95.011 is proposed to be changed as You may comment on the proposed regulation December 1, 2012. Proposals will be received at follows: changes, including the potential costs to private ECI Hyer Inc., 101 West Benson Blvd., Suite 306, persons of complying with the proposed changes, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 until 10:00 AM March 1, The Atlas to the Catalog of Waters Important by submitting written comments to Paul Blanche, The National Museum of Natural History of the 2011. Proposals will be reviewed and scored by a for the Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 333 Rasp- selection committee and will not be publicly Anadromous Fishes and Catalog of Waters berry Rd. Suite 2068, Anchorage, Alaska 99518 Smithsonian Institution plans to repatriate the following opened or read aloud. Important for the Spawning, Rearing, or Mi- or by e-mail to [email protected]. The gration of Anadromous Fishes (Atlas and comments must be received no later than March to the Native Village of Diomede: Any costs incurred in response to this request are Catalog), which are adopted by reference in 21, 2011. at the proposerʼs sole risk and will not be reim- 5 AAC 95.011, will be revised and updated. bursed by the Owner. Bering Strait School District The proposed changes for all six regions of Alaska Twelve human remains were collected at an historical reserves the right to reject all proposals and pro- Alaska Statute 16.05.871 requires, among (Southeastern, Southcentral, Southwestern, ceed with a different construction process. other actions, that the Commissioner of the Western, Arctic, and Interior) are available for in- cemetery above the village of Inalik, Little Diomede ADF&G “specify” the rivers, lakes and spection and copying at: the ADF&G offices in An- Copies of the complete Request for Proposals streams or portions of them that are impor- chorage at 333 Raspberry Rd., in Fairbanks at Island, in 1926 by Aleš Hrdlička of the Smithsonian (RFPs) may be purchased from Digital Blueprint tant for the spawning, rearing or migration of 1300 College Rd., and in Douglas at 802 3rd St.; in Anchorage. Please contact Digital Blueprint di- anadromous fish. The Commissioner must the Alaska Resources Library in Anchorage; and Institution. After a review of the available evidence, the rectly at (907) 274-4060. All questions must be review plans and specifications of any pro- the State Library in Juneau. The ADF&G offices submitted, in writing, by email. posed work or use occurring within a speci- in Craig, Palmer, Bethel, Cordova, Delta Junction, human remains have been found to be culturally affiliated fied anadromous river, lake, or stream. If the Dillingham, Dutch Harbor, Glennallen, Haines, Please submit questions to: Commissioner determines that the plans and Homer, Ketchikan, King Salmon, Kodiak, Sand to the Native Village of Diomede. specifications provide for the proper protec- Point, Nome, Sitka, Soldotna, Tok, Wrangell, and ECI Hyer Inc. tion of fish and game the project will be ap- Yakutat have copies of the proposed changes for Mr. Chris Chiei, proved and a Fish Habitat Permit will be their local region. If you are a person with a dis- A total of 12 human remains in 12 catalog entries will be 101West Benson Blvd., Suite 306 issued by the ADF&G, Division of Habitat. ability who needs a special accommodation in Anchorage, Alaska 99503 The Catalog and Atlas identify and list these order to participate in this process, please contact repatriated to the Native Village of Diomede. Tel. 907-561-5543 anadromous waters and are used by the Paul Blanche at (907) 267-2812 no later than Fax. 907-562-3213 Commissioner to determine whether such a March 14, 2011 to ensure that any necessary ac- [email protected] permit is required for any particular project. commodations can be provided. Electronic equiv- 2/17-24 alents of the review documents and the atlas For more information, please contact Lars Krutak before maps are also available through the ADF&G web- April 6, 2011 at (202) 633-0869, Repatriation Office site at: http://awc.adfg.alaska.gov Smithsonian Institution, P.O. Box 37012, NMNH MRC After the public comment period has ended, the ADF&G will either adopt these or other provisions 138, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012. Notice of Intent dealing with the same subject, without further no- 2/24 tice, or decide to take no action on them. The lan- guage of the final regulations may vary from that of the proposed regulations. YOU SHOULD to Repatriate COMMENT DURING THE TIME ALLOWED IF YOUR INTERESTS COULD BE AFFECTED. The National Museum of Natural History of the Statutory Authority: AS 16.05.020 and NOTICE OF PUBLIC Smithsonian Institution plans to repatriate the following to 16.05.871 Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or the Nome Eskimo Community: Made Specific: AS 16.05.871 Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation HEARING changes are not expected to require an increased Three human remains were collected from two unnamed appropriation. historic sites near Cape Nome, Alaska, in 1926 by Aleš Moonlight Wells Permit Hrdlička of the Smithsonian Institution. Henry B. Collins of Date: February 11, 2011 the Smithsonian Institution collected 19 human remains Cora Campbell, Commissioner Alaska Department of Fish and Game A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED DURING THE and 7 funerary objects from an historical burial site on 2/24 REGULAR MEETING OF THE NOME CITY COUNCIL TO Sledge Island, Alaska, in 1928. After a review of the SEEK COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING : available evidence, the human remains and funerary On Behalf of The Native Village of Deering, Approval of a Permit to be issued to objects have been found to be culturally affiliated to the EBSC Engineering has completed a draft Long Nome AK Gold Concentrates, LLC: for a Nome Eskimo Community. Range Transportation Plan. This plan is available for review at the Deering IRA Office in Deering Placer Mine in the Moonlight Wells Alaska. Written comments may be submitted by Protection Area. A total of 22 human remains in 20 catalog entries and February 28, 2011, to the Deering IRA Office at: P.O. Box 36089 Deering, Alaska 99736. The Na- Copy of the Permit is available at Nome City Hall. seven funerary objects in three catalog entries will be tive Village of Deering will hold a public meeting on February 28th at 7:00 p[.m. at the Deering IRA repatriated to the Nome Eskimo Community. Office regarding the Long Range Transportation Plan. For more information call Bonita Barr at DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011 For more information, please contact Lars Krutak before (907) 363 2138. TIME: 7:30 PM April 6, 2011 at (202) 633-0869, Repatriation Office 2/24 LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Smithsonian Institution, P.O. Box 37012, NMNH MRC 138, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND 2/24 2-24 14 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET Walrus deemed in peril, but ESA listing postponed

By Diana Haecker is also threatened by proposed off- said. The State of Alaska has budgeted the largest chunks of those $1.4 mil- Last week a long awaited decision shore oil drilling in Alaskan waters Vincent-Lang added that the state nearly $1.4 million for litigation, ap- lion have been directed to fight ESA came out of the U.S. Fish and where an oil spill in ice-filled waters would work with the USFWS Serv- peals and challenges related to the designations of Stellar sea lions, bel- Wildlife Service office, saying that would be impossible to clean up. ice to examine additional measures federal Endangered Species Act this uga whales and polar bears. Burns the Pacific walrus warrants protec- The Obama administration is cur- that could be implemented to assure fiscal year, reports AP. Attorney Gen- says a comparable sum is budgeted tion under the Endangered Species rently deciding whether to permit the long-term conservation of Pacific eral John J. Burns held a presentation for the next fiscal year, which begins Act. But at the same time the ruling drilling in the heart of walrus habi- walrus. in front of lawmakers and said that July 1. says that protection is currently pre- tat in the Chukchi Sea off Alaska. cluded because the agency needs to Listing the walrus under the Endan- address other higher priority species. gered Species Act, along with the USFWS says that the walrus is protection of its critical habitat, added to the list of candidates for would make approval of this drilling ESA protection, on which it can stay more difficult. indefinitely, and that its status would Doug Vincent-Lang with the be reviewed on a year-to-year basis. Alaska Department of Fish and A warranted but precluded finding Game said that while the State of means that the best available infor- Alaska appreciates the decision by mation makes it necessary that the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to species be listed, but that a listing is not list the Pacific walrus under the not possible due to inadequate ESA at this time, the state disagrees agency resources and other priori- with the finding that the listing of the ties. Pacific walrus under the ESA is war- The USFWS found that sufficient ranted at this time. “While we con- data exist to warrant protecting the cur with the Service that walrus Pacific walrus under the ESA. Their habitat may change over the next 25- review found that walrus are indeed 50 years, available information threatened by the loss of sea ice in its about life history characteristics, Arctic habitat due to climate change. previous experience with warming “The threats to the walrus are very climates, and Atlantic walrus ecosys- real, as evidenced by this ‘war- tem corollaries suggests that walrus ranted’ finding,” said Geoff Haskett, will be able to adapt to these condi- USFWS’s director of the Alaska Re- tions. While the walrus population gion. “But its greater population may decline in response to a smaller numbers and ability to adapt to land- carrying capacity, the resultant pop- Photo by Kelly Thrun based haul-outs make its immediate ulation will not be threatened with CUPCAKES FOR THE XYZ SENIORCENTER—Rebecca Callahan, EHS Home Based Teacher and Kim- situation less dire than those facing extinction within the next 25-50 berly Carter, RHA Specialist brought a little bit of Kawerak, Inc. into the classrooms at Nome Elementary other species such as the polar bear.” years and therefore the decision that School on Friday, February 11. Two groups from the classes known as the 56ers participated in cupcake dec- The polar bear was listed as a listing is warranted is unnecessary at orating techniques and design voluntarily taught by Becca and Kim. The children frosted and decorated 150 threatened species. this time. ” Vincent-Lang, the State’s cupcakes and a sheet cake. Cupcakes were donated to Elders groups around Nome. Pacific walrus are currently pro- Endangered Species Coordinator tected by the Marine Mammal Pro- tection Act. According to USFWS, Pacific walrus have shown an ability to use • Nomeites’ views on state office building land-based haul-outs when sea ice is unavailable, and to use those haul- continued from page 4 • Front Street is an important resource for this types of buildings and services on Front St. than outs to rest between feeding periods community…. Not just because of the eco- the run down buildings, houses, and bars. offshore. The agency says that over ing locals not to build in the plain yet demanding nomic/commercial buildings, but because of the • It depends on what kind of other improvements time, walrus would be forced to rely that the State of Alaska to do just that. tourism and development issues. It is the public are and can be designed for downtown. Will there on haul-outs on land to a greater ex- • I think it is important to keep Front Street alive. “face” of our community – our visitors projected be a walking only area like many European cities tent. And this would expose all indi- The house next to The Nome Nugget needs to ei- during Iditarod, etc…. It is like we have aban- and town[s]? Then sure. Is it going to stay the viduals, but especially calves, ther be remodeled or torn down. Maybe there doned Front Street, especially after AC moved out. same as it is with everyone driving anyway? Then juveniles and females, to increased should [be] a vacancy ordinance. Where a build- Now I hear parents won’t even let their children why promote congestion on Front Street? The en- levels of stress from depletion of ing is vacant for more than three to five years if it go to the public library because of the behaviors tire town can adapt to being more spread out. Sen- prey, trampling and predation. While doesn’t meet certain criteria some measures should associated with Front Street. Instead of abandon- timents are not a good enough reason to stifle the current subsistence harvest of be taken. Earlier I mentioned that the Iditarod is ing it to the drunks, why are we not encouraging development. Pacific walrus by Alaska Natives is very important to Nome and right next to the fin- more development. Communities in the Lower 48 • Front Street and downtown should remain the believed to be sustainable, if sea ice ish line we have abandoned buildings. It doesn’t have had gentrification projects for run down focus of Nome’s business and government district. loss occurs as expected, the current paint a positive picture of Nome. neighborhoods…. Many people in Nome walk, and downtown is level of subsistence harvest would • Front Street is an eyesore now—why is there • Front Street is has-been. Even bars are moving convenient for the bank, post office, utilities, and become a threat in the foreseeable such a big push to keep Front Street vital when I off of Front Street now. Anyone with sense knows some shopping. Don’t screw it up! Please. future, says the agency. do not even want to bring my children there ex- it is a bad place to locate a business. Why do we • I was unaware that the state building is an essen- Several thousand young walruses cept for the post office? expect the state and federal governments to put tial office…actually, the only building that you list were killed in stampedes in Russia The post office and courthouse are going to be buildings in places where the private sector has al- there that I frequent is the post office. The gov- in 2007, and 133 young walruses very difficult to get to if we have to walk all the ready decided it’s a bad idea (except for Subway; ernment should be bound by the same economic perished in a stampede in Alaska in way out to the new hospital. Many people do not it is the only exception to that and I’m not sure principles that dictate the private sector. Build 2009. have cars. The state building, and things that peo- why). where it makes sense. Just because state or fed- In 2008, the Center for Biological ple don’t have to visit on a daily basis could move • This is extremely important. Without our tradi- eral money is paying for it doesn’t mean that a Diversity petitioned the Department and no one would notice. tional Front Street businesses there is a lack of building should be located on a more expensive of the Interior to list the Pacific wal- • If we create Front Street like a red light district community gathering places and historical unity. property. rus under the ESA. Reacting to the like in bourbon street in New Orleans, maybe For such a small place as Nome this is essential. • I see the value of having professional offices lo- news that USFWS found reason to we’ll have more a tourist draw as it would be Also: It is important to do something with the dis- cated on Front Street. Without them, it would be list walrus as endangered or threat- unique. Create more spaces so people can sit graceful places on Front Street with little or no in- trashed with litter/bottles/cans/raw sewer. ened but then didn’t followthrough down and watch the happenings on Front Street as volvement. Example: Wien Building. • I think the city needs to look ahead. The sea is with a listing, Shaye Wolf with the well. I would like to see the development of a park • With the fire hall, hospital, both grocery stores, going to increasingly take its toll. The whole city Center said that “Our government’s so we can sit down and have a picnic with nice ta- and all the hardware, lumber and snow machine should move back from the coast and not waste decision to indefinitely delay protec- bles, toilets, and the like. shops nearer to city field, then Front Street the cen- money fighting mother nature. In 50 years Front tion increases the odds that we might • Has anyone asked the employees of the state ter of town has already shifted. Even for popula- Street will be gone due to rising water and erosion. lose walruses forever. If instead we building how they like working in [an] inadequate tion, the center of town is closer to city field than No sense putting any more new buildings on Front give the walrus the full benefits of building and a few people don’t want them in a the ocean. The only people who don’t seem to un- Street. the Endangered Species Act and re- new building that the state will pay for, just stay derstand how far Front Street has strayed from the • Where else would they go? Front Street is a con- duce carbon dioxide to a safe level where you are and deal with it? Heck if I will pay center of town is the government. Maybe every- solidated commercial hub for town; it makes sense below 350 parts per million, we can for a new building on Front Street from city taxes. one in government has cars already and don’t need to keep it that way. protect the walrus and the Arctic.” If Front Street wants to be the focal point, then to walk anywhere. • This issue involves excessive conflicts of interest Wolf said that the Pacific walrus have small businesses occupy spots and make it • If Front Street is to remain Nome’s Main St., I for city officials. like any other small town and their “main street” think it would be more important to keep these has all the local shops. Court

Week ending 2/18 State of Alaska v. Rachel Monica Ozenna (7/28/93); Possession, Control, or Con- Revoke Probation; ATN: 110010609; Violated conditions of probation; Probation ter- Civil sumption of Alcohol by Person Under 21; First Offense; Date of offense: 10/9/10; minated; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: All Remaining Time; Must pay Nassuk, Jolene R. vs. Lincoln, Martin E.; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children Fine: $300 with $100 suspended; Unsuspended $200 is to be paid to the court by suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. Ozenna, Vernon vs. Hannon, Harland et al; Personal Injury Other - Superior Court 8/1/11 or show proof of 66 hours Community Work Service by that date; Probation State of Alaska v. James Bloomstrand (3/18/80); 2NO-10-505CR Order to Modify or Ellanna, Lisa vs. Brandt, Erik; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children until 2/16/12; Comply with all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines Revoke Probation; ATN: 110005128; Violated conditions of probation; No Action Small Claims stated; Defendant may not consume inhalants or possess on consume controlled Taken; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain Cornerstone Credit Services, LLC vs. Ozenna, Bessie M. et al; SC $2500 or Less: 1 substances or alcoholic beverages, except as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). in effect. Deft. Cert Mail State of Alaska v. Kendall Lee (8/25/93); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: MCA; Filed State of Alaska v. Jennifer Adsuna (1/30/91); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Criminal by the DAs Office 2/16/11. ATN: 110006901; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked State of Alaska v. Leroy Martin (8/19/90); 2NO-10-186CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge State of Alaska v. Yvonne Aukon (2/5/89); Disorderly Conduct; Date of offense: and imposed: 15 days, remanded into custody; Must pay suspended $100 jail sur- 001: Assault 4; Filed by the DAs Office 2/10/11. 12/4/10; 5 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 5 days shall be served with de- charge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of probation in State of Alaska v. Leroy Martin (8/19/90); 2NO-10-207CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge fendant reporting to Cordova Center, Anchorage, 7:45 a.m., 2/24/11; Jail Surcharge: the original judgment remain in effect. 001: VCR; Filed by the DAs Office 2/10/11. $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Col- State of Alaska v. Tommie Otten (7/30/73); 2NO-11-50CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge State of Alaska v. Leroy Martin (8/19/90); 2NO-10-750CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge lections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this 001: Assault 4; Filed by the DAs Office 1/28/11. 001: VCR; Charge 002: MCA; Filed by the DAs Office 2/10/11. court within 10 days. State of Alaska v. Tommie J. Otten (7/30/73); 2NO-11-50CR Count 2: Harrassment 2°; State of Alaska v. Lynne Lee Noongwook (5/21/73); Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault 4; State of Alaska v. Edward R. Ongtowasruk (4/16/70); Dismissal; Charge 001: 4° Mis- Date of offense: 1/23/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by Filed by the DAs Office 2/18/11. conduct Involving a Controlled Substance; Filed by the DAs Office 2/15/11. State: count 1 (001); Any appearance of performance bond is exonerated; 90 days, State of Alaska v. Alexandria Okpealuk (10/20/85); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: State of Alaska v. Jobeth Adsuna (6/27/83); Dismissal: Count I Only; Theft 2°; Date of 85 days suspended; Unsuspended 5 days shall not exceed time served; Jail Sur- DC; Filed by the DAs Office 2/11/11. offense: 1/20/11; Minute Order; On this date (1/31/11) in open court the Prosecut- charge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to State of Alaska v. Justin Ahkinga (1/23/91); 2NO-10-638CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge ing Attorney for the State of Alaska gave notice that the State does not intend to pro- AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid 001: Burglary 2; Filed by the DAs Office 2/16/11. ceed with a preliminary hearing in this matter; On motion of the defense, the Court through this court within 10 days; Probation until 1/28/12; Shall comply with all court State of Alaska v. Justin Ahkinga (1/23/91); 2NO-10-638CR Count 2: Criminal Mischief hereby dismissed the above named case for failure to timely proceed with prelimi- orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of 4°; Date of offense: 10/15/10; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dis- nary hearing pursuant to Rule 5/5.1.; Accordingly, it is ordered that the defendant these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess missed by State: count 1 (001); Any appearance of performance bond is exoner- shall be released from custody, any bond executed on behalf of defendant be ex- or consume alcohol. ated; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within onerated, and any cash or other security posted as bail be refunded to the depos- State of Alaska v. Kevin Kava (12/21/65); Disorderly Conduct; Date of offense: 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall itors; (Re-copied with correct date). 1/15/11; Any appearance of performance bond is exonerated; 5 days, 0 days sus- be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until 2/16/12; Shall comply with State of Alaska v. Kyle Crump (6/16/81); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Resisting Ar- pended; Unsuspended 5 days shall be served; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 sus- all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any viola- rest; Filed by the DAs Office 1/31/11. pended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, tion of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not State of Alaska v. Daniel G. Horne (4/9/79); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within possess or consume alcohol; Alcohol Assessment by 5/31/11; Participate in and 110812365; Violated conditions of probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail 10 days. complete recommended treatment and aftercare available in community; Other: term revoked and imposed: All Remaining Time, shall report to AMCC by 2/21/11, Perform 40 hours work service and show proof to court by 1/1/12; Pay $500 fine by 5 p.m. 10/1/11. State of Alaska v. James D. Bloomstrand (3/18/80); 2NO-10-142CR Order to Modify or THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011 15

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• Iron Dog a tight pack: Top talent all in the hunt as the tight race approached Nome continued from page 1 town. Twelve minutes after that both skill and experience go a long way in team No. 21 of Matthew Spernak making Iron Dog champions, there is and partner Andy George were the and David Branholm and team No. 2 also a fair amount of the race that is closest team to Nome as they took of Andrew Zwink and Ryan Sot- left to chance. Nearly every race their required layover in Kaltag. The tosanti would arrive. All in all, five winner also has a string of runs were duo pushed farther than any of the leading teams piled into Galena over they finished well out of the money other front-running teams to take the course of 20 minutes. or they didn’t see the finish line at their 10-hour layover in the last pos- While Galena housed several con- all. sible location. Racers are required to tenders, it was impossible to ignore Several teams had already seen take three layovers on their way to what was going on in Ruby, 52 miles their races come to an early end due Nome. Racers can choose between back on the trail. There waited Iron to injury or mechanical failure. Past three different stops for each lay- Dog heavyweights Marc McKenna champs Todd Minnick and Nick Ol- over. and Dusty Van Meter riding as a stad were forced to scratch just after But being the farthest along the team and the duo of Todd Palin and the race’s start when Minnick was trail didn’t necessarily mean being in Eric Quam. The four racers who held thrown from his machine at high first place as a truckload of talent 10 championships among them rode speed and suffered a leg injury. Ac- was resting on layover in Galena and into Ruby like a traffic jam with cording to the Iron Dog’s website, Ruby. Of those teams waiting to take Hunting and Olds in the mix. Palin Minnick was recovering “without the trail approximately 100 miles be- and Quam, and McKenna and Van any life-threatening injuries,” but the hind West and George were Tyler Meter all could have possibly started crash was enough to end the duo’s Huntington and Chris Olds, the 2010 riding again at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. race. champions—and judging by the While all those teams were holed Another handful of racers had to clock Monday night—part of the up and resting, the only other bow out by Monday night with me- tight pack that formed the race’s true Nomeites on the course this year chanical problems. An unconfirmed frontrunners. Olds and Huntington were still making their way toward report said team No. 8 of Tyler Ak- arrived in Galena at 3:28 p.m. Mon- Ruby—the first place they could lestad and Tyson Johnson had to bow day, meaning they could saddle up have the option of parking the ma- out after an engine fire burnt an oil and get back on course around 1:30 chines and declaring their layover. line on one of their machines. Un- a.m. on Tuesday. West and George Team No. 23 made up of Cliff John- aware that the line was toast, the duo didn’t arrive in Galena until 4:50 son and Stacey Green still had ap- rode off only to seize an engine. p.m., nearly an hour and a half after proximately 60 miles to go before Johnson and Aklestad have both Huntington and Olds had declared hitting the Poorman checkpoint and raced to runner-up honors twice in their layover there. then another 72 miles until Ruby, their Iron Dog careers. When Huntington and Olds ar- judging by the race’s GPS tracking Teams were expected to start ar- rived in Galena on their Polaris Rush system as the clock struck midnight riving in Nome by the later afternoon 600s, they had company breathing Tuesday morning. This is Green’s or evening Tuesday. Racers get an down their neck. Legendary rider first Iron Dog. Johnson raced in extended layover in Nome, complete Scott Davis and his son, Cory Davis, 2009, scratching in Nome. with a banquet Wednesday night be- blazed into Galena a mere two min- With so many top-tier racers fore hitting the trail again Thursday. utes behind last year’s champs. It spread out between the three possi- The race is expected to finish on Sat- only took seven more minutes before ble layover spots, even hazarding a urday in downtown Fairbanks. Photo by Al Grillo veterans Doug Dixon and Wayne guess at who would make it to Nome HEADING FOR HOME—Cliff Johnson, right, and Stacey Green from Wold piloted their Arctic Cats into first was a worthless endeavor. While Nome take off as the flag drops from the start of the Iron Dog Snowmo- bile Race in Big Lake on Sunday Feb. 20.

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