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VOLUME CXI NO. 7 FEBRUARY 17, 2011 $2.6 million needed from savings to balance City budget Council may reset meeting schedule to Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. By Laurie McNicholas Andersen pointed out increases in Councilman Stan Andersen said the general fund budget of $650,000 amendments to the FY11 General for a cost overrun on construction of Fund Municipal Budget approved by the new Public Safety Building and the Nome Common Council on $100,000 for employment security. Monday added $850,000 to the fund Workers employed by the city to balance, increasing the budget construct the Public Safety Building deficit from -$1.7 million to -$2.6 filed unemployment compensation million. He said the city will tap into claims after the building was com- its savings account to balance the pleted, Kauer explained at the coun- budget. However, the bottom line of cil work session on Feb. 10. On the general fund budget with amend- Monday Councilman Randy Pomer- ments presented to the council for anz said the original budget for con- approval on Monday reads: struction of the Public Safety $1,724,382.28-. Building came from 2007, so no in- During a council work session on flation was allowed for. He said proposed FY11 budget amendments with the use of force accounting for on Feb. 10, Andersen and City Con- the project, 50 percent of funds ex- troller Cussy Kauer disagreed over pended had been put back into the the fund balance figure and issues community in one way or another. related to other budget figures she Andersen drew attention to FY11 presented to the council. Andersen general fund budget amendments said he would sit with Kauer after continued on page 4 the meeting and get his own figures. Feds target salmon bycatch in Bering Sea pollock fishery

By Laurie McNicholas Bering Sea Issues Forum scheduled Staff of the North Pacific Fishery Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to Management Council will discuss noon at the Nome Recreation Center. the council’s plans to address chum Chris Oliver, executive director of salmon bycatch management in the Bering Sea pollock fishery during a continued on page 6 School Board unanimously approves 55 contracts

By Lori Head Wehde explained that the computer Nome’s Board of Education gave program upgrades are necessary and Superintendent Jon Wehde the will completely rehabilitate the busi- green light to offer contracts to the ness office. A 90 percent Reading 53 tenured and non-tenured teach- Goal Resolution that would include ers recommended by the principals adopting the goal of 90 percent of of the Nome Elementary and Jr/Sr end of school year third graders High School, as well as two salaried staff for the 2011-2012 school year. continued on page 5 Those contracts are due back on March 11, allowing the teachers and staff a 30-day period to decide if On the Web: they will return to the halls of Nome www.nomenugget.net Public Schools. This might be an excellent time to fix a favorite E-mail: teacher or two a delicious dessert or [email protected] send a note of appreciation. Photo by Nadja Roessek Other important actions included the approval of business office com- MADE WITH LOVE — Harmony Martinson, 4, puts together a Valentine’s basket for her puter program upgrades for a total parents at the Nome Preschool on Monday, Feb 14. cost estimate of $60,962 over 5 years and an FY11 Winter Budget Revision presented at a January board meeting. Superintendent 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Editor, I have gone back to Alaska every fore resulted in the PFD denial. The I do not believe that Alaska should the support Alaska has for its mili- My name is Tiko Crofoot. My year since being in the military and state of Alaska has always been sup- deny its military service members tary men and women. parents, my sister, and I have been have spent the requisite amount of portive of its military constituents the PFD because they are obligated Additionally, I find it ironic that Alaska residents for many years time there to qualify for the PFD and and honored their service. However, to other states and overseas in order for senators and representatives who now. I am active duty military cur- to retain my residency. I have an this ruling by the Permanent Fund to protect this country. I would serve their nation outside the state, rently stationed in Virginia and am Alaska driver’s license, vote in all seems in direct contradiction to any imagine that many Alaska residents the PFD waives this “10-year” getting ready for my fifth deploy- Alask elections, have it listed as my intent that the clause may have orig- who have chosen to serve in the mil- clause. It allows members of Con- ment to CENTCOM as a US Navy home of record for the military, and inally had. itary and are stationed outside the gress to continue receiving their div- SEAL. For the past two years, I was plan to retire there once my military I have always been proud of my state have encountered this issue. idends even though they are out of denied my Permanent Fund Divi- service is complete. military service, and have, until now, I believe that a change to the PFD state as frequently as its military dend because of a clause stating that Prior to two years ago, the PFD felt as though the state of Alaska sup- clause denying us our Permanent an absence from the state of 10 recognized my absence from the ported its military members. Fund would go a long way to show continued on page 12 years, even if due to military re- state as legitimate due to my military quirements and even if you have service and honored my applications maintained residency the entire time, for the PFD. Two years ago was my negates eligibility. tenth year in the military and there- A Look at the Past

Letters to the editor must be signed and include an address and phone number. Thank yous and political endorsements are considered ads. Editorial Donʼt Pull the Plug, Weʼre Not Mushrooms

It seems politicians consider keeping an informed public akin to raising mushrooms. We are kept in the dark and fed horse manure. This agricultural practice holds true on all levels from city to state to federal. Local government councils and boards seem to hide in ex- ecutive sessions with unpublished agendas and private notices. State politicians, especially those in the executive branch, run from public questioning sessions and hide new regulatory notices on ob- scure governmental web sites. The federal government knows that an informed public just might not sit still for their crybaby shenani- gans. In a move to stifle public interest news and information, House Re- publicans announced plans to kill all funding for Public Broadcasting Inc. They claim itʼs a budget thing, even though public broadcasting is cost effective news and information free of charge to communities like Nome, other parts of Alaska and rural underserved parts of Amer- ica. Public broadcasting is only 0.0001 percent of the federal budget and a significant source of funds for member stations. Although pub- lic broadcasting gets a lot of funds from public donations, the federal funds are critical for survival. Imagine if Nomeites could only listen to church music and view cheap corporate TV reality and stupidity shows? What if we had no access to intelligent detailed news analysis, objective reporting of na- tional and international news? The Alaska Public Radio Network has an FM repeater site in Nome for KUAC in Fairbanks with a wide va- riety of entertainment and in-depth news. Public televisionʼs Alaska One on channel 7 has news analysis without screaming heads, British theater and mystery adventures, captivating educational and mind-grabbing adventure entertainment. We canʼt afford to lose this valuable asset to life in rural America. Donʼt let crybaby Boehner smash the gavel on substantive public information. Contact our Con- gressman Don Young and tell him to stand up for Alaska and not let Congress pull the plug on NPR and PBS. — N.L.M.—

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Alaska State News February 17 - February 23, 2011 EVENT PLACE TIME Compiled by Diana Haecker sued over the state's handling of the and foreign aid. It blocks the spend- Thursday, February 17 election. Three courts refused to ing of about $2 billion in unused Legislature contemplates oil *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. overturn results favoring Murkowski, economic stimulus money and seeks *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon tax overhaul though a federal judge called Alaska's to prevent the Internal Revenue *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Chicken patty on a bun Last week the House Resources write-in law “poorly drafted.” The Service from enforcing the new *Lunch Laps Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. bill goes to the House, where Repub- health care law. The measure also *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 1 p.m. Committee held hearings on Gover- *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. nor Sean Parnell’s proposed oil tax lican Rep. Bob Lynn, chair of the cuts financing directly from the of- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. *Comforting Your Fussy Baby video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. adjustments. The governor’s pro- House State Affairs Committee, has fice of the president. The bill also *Be Who You Are video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. posal aims to spur private-sector in- said he wants to wait with moving plans to cut the budget for the Envi- *Wiffleball (grades 3 - 6) Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. vestment, stem the decline in oil legislation related to election changes ronmental Protection Agency by $3 *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. production and create jobs by re- until the state releases an internal re- billion — an almost 30 percent cut *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. structuring taxes on oil production. view of its handling of the race. That from current levels. The measure *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30/6:45/8 p.m. Parnell warned that Alaska is close report is due by March 4. would also block the agency from *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. to slipping from being the country’s implementing new emissions regu- *World Dance with Seiji Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. second largest oil producing state to Noorvik man sentenced to lations, and it would cut more than *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY its fourth largest. He proposes tax 50 years in prison $100 million in spending on climate Friday, February 18 credits for drilling new wells; a lower A Kotzebue Judge handed down a change programs. *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. base tax rate for exploration areas 60-year sentence, with 10 years sus- *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. outside of existing fields; a cap on pended, to Ronald Barr Jr., 51 of Yukon Quest champion *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. scratches *Quiet Time Kegoayah Library 10 a.m. production taxes at 50 percent. This, Noorvik, guilty of one count of sex- *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon critics said, would result in less rev- Ten days into the 1,000-mile long *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Yukon Quest sled dog race from Beef and bean burrito enue for the state of Alaska. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. Whitehorse to Fairbanks, eight mush- *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Moving through the House were *Happy Healthy Babies and Moms video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. several bills including a resolution to ers have scratched, including former *Soccer (grades 1 - 2) Nome Rec Center 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. YQ champion Hans Gatt. One was *Soccer (Grades 3 - 5) Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. oppose ANWR’s proposed wilder- *Vaccines and Your Baby video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. ness designation. Anchorage Repub- withdrawn for accepting outside help *Zumba with Elizabeth M. Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. when she was low on food during the *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. lican Charisse Millett championed *Youth Climbing (8 & younger) Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Alaska long stretch between Pelly’s Crossing *Youth Climbing (9 & older) Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. the resolution which urges the US *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Congress to refrain from passing leg- and Dawson. Most of the race, Hugh *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. News Briefs Neff was leading the field of 25 *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. islation that designates land in Area *Adult Drop-in Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. 1002 of the Arctic National Wildlife mushers. But as of Monday, the Tok Reserve. Also passed through the ual assault in the first degree and one musher lost his lead when his team Saturday, February 19 turned around on Eagle Summit. Ken house was HB 21 that will increase count of assault in the first degree. *Nome Common Council Council Chambers 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Barr was arrested for sexually as- Anderson reports that he led his own Work Session the number of members appointed to *UMW Thrift Shop Methodist Church 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. the statewide suicide prevention saulting and beating a family member team and Neff’s team up the summit, but then Neff turned around. On Sat- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. council from 16 members to 17 over the duration of a few days late *Early Infant Care video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. members and create an age require- last March. Barr was convicted of the urday, one dog in Brent Sass’s team, *Baby Safety video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. ment for the youth member. The ad- crimes in August 2010. Prior to the his wheel dog Taco, died. The offi- Sunday, February 20 ditional member would be appointed March attack, he was convicted of cials were informed by the veterinary team at Slaven’s Roadhouse. Head *Water Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. by the governor and would give rep- sexual abuse of a minor and assault. *Teen Dads video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. resentation on the council for mem- veterinarian Al Hallman said a *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. necropsy was conducted but revealed *Child Nutrition and Learning video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. bers of the military. Budget cuts target Public *Kickbox/Tone with Jennie Nome Rec Center 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Senator Hollis French and Rep. Les radio, EPA no obvious disease processes or signs *Open Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. of trauma. *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Gara introduced a bill that would pro- Several bills before Congress are *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. In the run between Circle and *Water Polo Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. vide state grants to bridge the gap be- aiming to eliminate the Corporation *Pick-up Women’s Basketball Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. tween what Medicare pays and what for Public Broadcasting. CPB is a Central, Hans Gatt had to get rescued it costs a physician to see a patient in private, nonprofit corporation cre- by fellow musher Sebastian Monday, February 21 Schnuelle. En route to Central, Gatt Alaska. The gap is often so large, they ated by Congress in 1967 to be the Presidents Day and his entire team fell through the say, that many doctors are turning steward of the federal government's *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. ice into chest-deep overflow. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. away elderly patients. Rep. Les Gara investment in public broadcasting. It *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. and Rep. Scott Kawasaki introduced helps support the operations of more Schnuelle helped Gatt’s dogs out of *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon the water, recovered Gatt’s sled and *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. the companion bill House Bill 152 than 1,000 locally owned and oper- Inservice during the House floor session. ated public television and radio sta- assisted the hypothermic musher. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 5 p.m. Schnuelle made a fire, took off Gatt’s *Infertility video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. The Senate passed a bill dealing tions nationwide. Many new *Sacred Trust - Against FAS video Prematernal Home 2:00 p.m. with clarifications of the state law for members to Congress have run on soaked boots and jerry-rigged new *Beginning Yoga with Kari Nome Rec Center 4:15 - 5:15 boots for him out of dog blankets *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30/6:45/8 p.m. counting write-in votes. The bill says the platform of reigning in the coun- *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with burlap bags over top, tied down *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. a write-in vote is valid even if a voter try’s budget deficit. The New York *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. misspells a candidate's name. In last Times reports that the spending bill, by neck lines and tug lines. The dogs *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. *City Hall open year’s US Senate race, the issue arose put forward by the Appropriations dried by rolling in the snow. After as tea-party backed candidate Joe Committee for consideration on the about an hour beside the fire, they continued into Central. Gatt arrived Tuesday, February 22 Miller challenged Lisa Murkowski’s floor this week, proposes slashing a *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. victory as a write-in candidate. Miller wide array of domestic programs into Central and scratched. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Nacho supreme with ground beef *Lunch Laps Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. Located on east Front *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Breakfast menu items, *Breastfeeding: Another Way to Say Prematernal Home 1:00 p.m. but not limited to: Street across from I Love You video *Still Shining video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Team Handball Grades 3 - 6 Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. •Biscuits •Cinnamon National Guard Armory *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Rolls •Hashbowns *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30/6:45/8 p.m. •Biscuits & gravy *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. 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Nome Rec Center 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Community points of interest hours of operation: GOLD COAST CINEMA Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Tu - F) >>>>>> Additional hours by appointment 443-8200 Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. (M - Th) >>>>>> noon - 6 p.m. (F - Sa) Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (M - F) Starting Friday, February 18 Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. (M - Th) >>>>>> 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Sa) Dilemma (PG-13) XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (M - F) 7 p.m. Mechanic (R) Stop the pop! 9:30 p.m. Drinking one can of soda puts about a dozen teaspoons Saturday & Sunday matinee of sugar into your body. Sugar damages organs and can Dilemma 1:30 p.m. lead to diabetes! Mechanic 4 p.m. Be healthy! Drink water! Listen to ICY 100.3 FM, Coffee Crew, 7 - 9 a.m., and find Norton Sound Health Corporation out how you can win free movie tickets! 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continued from page 1 at 5:30 p.m. He said the school long serving Rotarian and former staff is renovating the bowling alley Staff changes and recruitment board has met at 5:30 p.m. for manager of Radio Station KNOM, at the Nome Recreation Center. Bahnke said Kauer has submitted that added $100,000 for a 20-by-40- years and gets public participa- with a memorial at the park. Tom Schemm and his crew will ar- her resignation after 36 years of foot warm storage addition at the tion. The council approved an ordi- rive in Nome this week to repair service to the city. An effective date Nome Recreation Center and “I’d be happy to change the day nance to amend an ordinance that bowling equipment and provide for the resignation has not been set, $38,300 for a new dog pound at the to Wednesday,” said Andersen. “I specifies exceptions to the hours of training to NRC staff. Electrical up- but the recruitment process for a fi- Public Safety Building. He also hate Mondays.” sale of alcoholic beverages within grades are under way at the NRC. nance director will begin in a few noted an amendment showing the “It’s hard to get people to a local the city—NCO Section 3.05.040(c). The contractor is installing new weeks, she added. city saved $37,000 on the purchase government meeting at 7:30,” said The amended ordinance deletes the emergency lighting, running conduit Knodel said the council has talked of a dump truck budgeted at Michels. words “in January” from the follow- and changing lights and panels in the about hiring a chief financial officer $235,000 that cost $198,000. “5:30 is early for people who ing sentence. “On the Sunday of the boiler room. instead of a finance director and she Andersen won council approval work until 5,” noted Pomeranz. Bering Sea Open Golf tournament The boiler replacement project at would like to find out which position for three budget amendments he pro- However, he said he is willing to and on the Sunday in January known Nome Elementary School is nearing would be better for the city before posed on Monday. The council unan- attend council meetings at that as ‘Super Bowl Sunday,’ liquor es- completion, with a few items to be recruitment begins. imously adopted Andersen’s motion time. tablishments described in subsection finished in the week of March 14 Bahnke said Cheryl Thompson is to donate $5,000 to the Nome- Andersen asked staff to prepare an (b) of this section are authorized to prior to final inspection. The roof the new museum assistant at Carrie Golovin Snowmobile Race, and to replacement project for Buildings D M. McLain Memorial Museum, increase the amount of an amend- The amended ordinance also permits the sale and E on the Nome-Beltz High Alex Morgan has been promoted to ment for a vehicle for the Nome Po- School campus is being closed out. building maintenance worker, and lice Dept. from $40,000 to $50,000. of intoxicating beverages on a day on which a Energy efficiency upgrades and Shynne Stott has replaced Morgan The council approved Andersen’s capital improvement planning for as a laborer in the Public Works motion to add $60,000 to the budget statewide election is held for the purpose of vot- city facilities are under discussion Dept. for a new Suburban for the city by a with John Blees, the city’s new en- 4-1 vote, with Councilman Jim West ing for a candidate for public office. The gineer. voting no. Mayor Denise Michels had recommended replacing the amended ordinance states: “The provisions of Suburban in her report to the coun- cil. She said it shimmies in 4-wheel AS 04.16.070(a) do not apply within the limits drive, the second row passenger door won’t open, the CB radio had to be of the city when elections are being held.” disconnected because it drains the battery, and the heater fan makes a loud noise. The council approved the motion by a 4-1 vote, with Coun- ordinance to amend the day and time open at 10 a.m.” cilman Jim West voting against it. for regular council meetings to The amended ordinance also per-







































Andersen attempted without suc- Wednesday at 5:30 and place the or- mits the sale of intoxicating bever- cess to amend the general fund dinance on the agenda for first read- ages on a day on which a statewide




































budget to contribute $20,000 to the ing at the next regular council election is held for the purpose of
Nome Emergency Shelter Team in meeting. voting for a candidate for public of- response to a letter from NEST re- fice. The amended ordinance states:  
 

 
questing the funds. Councilwoman Causeway lighting project “The provisions of AS 04.16.070(a) February 14-18 Mary Knodel asked how much City Manager Josie Bahnke said do not apply within the limits of the









money the council already had ap- she anticipates that the Denali Com- city when elections are being held.”
proved for NEST this fiscal year. mission will grant $666,509 to the The council approved a resolution Thank you! “$10,000,” said Andersen. “So city for a high mast lighting project of appreciation and gratitude to







$30,000 total?” asked West. “Yes,” on the Nome Causeway. The total Nome Eskimo Community for gen- replied Andersen. Knodel, Council- project cost will be $833,136, she erous support for the community of woman Josie Stiles and West voted added. Bahnke said she submitted a Nome. NES contributed funds no; Andersen and Pomeranz voted grant application for the project to through the Tribal Transportation yes. the commission last November, and Program for road maintenance in Among other general fund budget the commission’s Transportation Ad- Nome in the amounts of $100,000 in Submit your event amendments approved by the coun- visory Committee ranked the pro- 2009, $60,000 in 2010 and $50,000 cil were $45,000 for Nome Joint posal at a high level among in 201l. Utility System to supplement the waterfront development projects at a The council adopted a resolution city’s $100,000 community benefit meeting in mid-January. She said awarding the contract for the Nome by Feb 23 for the share from Norton Sound Economic the project will include installation Recreation Center gymnasium ceil- Development Corp. that will be used of two high mast lights and is sched- ing upgrade project to Eklutna Serv- to replace all of the city’s street lights uled for construction this summer. ice, LLC for the total base bid of with LEDs; $15,000 for the Bering $173,198. Eklutna Service submit- Sea Women’s Group, and $5,000 for Other council actions ted the lowest of six bids received 2011 Iditarod the Iron Dog Snowmobile Race. The council heard first reading of for the project. The city has hired The ordinance to amend the gen- an ordinance authorizing the dis- NorthWind Architects and RSA En- eral fund budget was approved by a posal of municipal property by use gineering to design the upgrade, ad- 4-1 vote, with West voting no. The permit to the Nome Rotary Club for minister the contract and manage Events Calendar council unanimously approved ordi- the East End Park and scheduled the construction of the project. nances to amend the city’s FY11 ordinance for second reading, a pub- The council approved Bahnke’s Capital Projects Fund Budget, FY11 lic hearing and final action at the request to waive the fee for use of Please include: Special Revenue Fund Budget, next regular meeting. Old St. Joe’s Hall for an inaugural Title of Event FY11 Port of Nome Fund Budget The Rotary Club plans to create a reception for Gov. Sean Parnell and and FY11 Capital Projects Fund scenic walking path around the main Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell. Bahnke Location/Date/Time Budget. pond at the park, construct a walking reserved the hall from Jan. 31 path from the pavilion area to the through Feb. 6 to clean it and prepare Brief Summary Meeting time may change water’s edge, build a platform for for the event. The value of the fee Contact Info During a public comment pe- bird watching, and improve and waiver is $1,750. riod, Utility Manager John Han- maintain the park’s recreational fa- deland suggested that the council cilities. Ideas for a playground and Project updates Contact the Nome Visitors Center begin its regular meetings at 8 winter activities at the site are being Bahnke summarized the status of p.m., the time that council meet- considered. The Rotary Club also several construction activities as fol- 443-6555 or email [email protected] ings began when he was a kid, or wants to honor the late Tom Busch, a lows: The building maintenance

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continued from page 1 noted that he is a very positive young man and al- members to consider the possibility of an early re- ways polite. Anvil City Science Academy’s Stu- lease program similar to one utilized by the Ken- reading at or above grade level by the year 2014 dent of the month is Lacy Erickson. She is the newick School District in order to free up time for was tabled for further discussion and revision at a daughter of Mitch and Vicky Erickson. Lacy was teachers to align their instructional activities. special meeting to follow the February 22 work selected for academic growth, her involvement However, he was not recommending that move at session. and leadership in ACTION, and her positive atti- this time because he recognizes the time would be HELP tude. Congratulations to all. taken from student instruction which is another Meeting with City Council regarding superin- key component for student achievement. tendent evaluation ASVAB, FAFSA, JROTC and NNYLO During Board Members’ Open Discussion, Barb Nivi Brandt, the student representative, reported Superintendent search Nickels asked where they were at regarding the STARTS that students have taken the ASVAB (Armed Serv- The Superintendent Search has begun as Asso- meeting with the City. Board President Gloria ices Vocational Aptitude Battery) test and that the ciation of Alaska School Boards (AASB) has been Karmun replied that she had received a call from FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) contacted and a timeline is in place. March 7 is the mayor and that there would not be a meeting. is due this month. She also mentioned that the the application deadline and March 22-24 should Instead, a letter would be drafted from the City and Nome Native Youth Leadership Organization see the final candidates interviewing in Nome. once received, be placed in the next board packet. plans to paint murals for the Nanook Room and Currently the board has received two applications HERE. Karmun continued, “They decided that it’s not have them put up by the end of the school year. and according to Board President Karmun a lot of necessary to meet because we’re a separate entity Her report also highlighted an awards night in Jan- “retired folks” are interested if the position from the City of Nome and they’d want to delve uary for JROTC that had a good turnout, the changed from Superintendent to CEO. Board REAL HELP. into our business or give us direction.” Board JROTC Poker Shoot and boys and girls basketball Member Brennan said she thought that a discus- When you call Alaska 2-1-1 Member Betsy Brennan said she’d welcome a games. sion had already taken place where it was decided a caring specialist with the meeting with the City Council as an open discus- changing the title to CEO would not be the direc- knowledge and access to a sion or work session as it aligned with one of the Parent communication survey, APEX, The tion the board would want to pursue. It was de- broad range of community, board’s main goals to have a great working rela- Wolverine Gazette cided that they would discuss this with Joseph tionship with the City Council. health and human services in Steve Gast, NBHS Principal, followed by say- Reeves, AASB’s Associate Executive Director, your community, will connect ing, “…lots of good things going on.” He sum- via a work session this month. Later in the meet- Paraprofessional aides you to the right resources to marized the remaining school months as Testing ing Board Member Nickels read a letter from Joel get the help you need. Moving on to another topic, Brennan expressed and Survey Season. Students have several impor- Alowa that offered yet another alternative: “I ask an interest in reviewing the pay scale for teacher tant tests over the next few months. Two surveys the NPS Board of Education to reconsider its de- aides (paraprofessionals). Currently, the district can be found on the school’s website, cision in retaining Mr. Wehde. If you are unable to hires several different types of aides. One is the REAL IMPACT. www.nomeschools.com. One is a School Climate do so due to policy or procedure, please encour- “I have never been in a Intensive Special Education Aide which spends and Connectedness Survey which is a Student Sur- age him to reapply for the position and strongly one-on-one time with special education students, situation where I needed help vey and is separated according to which school the support and consider him to continue as the NPS before. Alaska 2-1-1 saved another is a Title 1 Aide which starts at $18.96 per student attends. The other is the Nome Public superintendent.” my kids and myself.” Last hour but has education requirements, and one ti- Schools Parent Communication Survey. This will tled Paraprofessional Aide which is a classroom be announced during the third quarter progress Superintendent report year, 29,655 Alaskans reached teacher aide and has one entry level pay of $15.43 mailing report but can be taken online now at the Superintendent Jon Wehde commended Mr. out by phone or online to get an hour plus benefits. Brennan is targeting the school’s website. It is a quick, 15 question survey Gast for the successful launch of the APEX learn- connected. Paraprofessional Aide’s pay scale and suggested to assess the preferred methods of school infor- ing program at Beltz. He also mentioned the exploring the possibility of two or three entry lev- mation sent to homes. There will also be a paper resurgence of Career and Technical Education and Get Connected. Get Answers. els of pay depending on education and experience survey sent home to parents since all may not have support Governor Sean Parnell has extended to the Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221 or to potentially attract quality people. After board access to the online survey. program. He believes CTE serves to counter stu- visit Alaska211.org discussion, Superintendent Wehde was asked to Gast also reported that he has 10 students ac- dents dropping out by promoting student engage- pursue this and accepted the task with enthusiasm. tively working on APEX credit recovery classes ment which then increases their options for and ELL tutoring will start in February. The ac- success in post-secondary life. January Students of the Month tivity bus is running every night after school and Wehde also thanked Nome Eskimo Community Oliver Hoogendorn was announced by Carmen planning continues for next year’s school class for their support in sharing the expense of the “af- Russo, NBHS vice principal, as the Jr. High Stu- schedule grid. One new idea being entertained, terschool bus” and the City of Nome and City dent of the Month. He is the son of Brenna Out- possibly as an elective, would be to have Beltz stu- Council for Jr. High students in the pool as part of water and Willie and Bridie Hoogendorn. Oliver dents go to the Elementary School and work on the their PE classes with City pool staff attending. He was commended for his dedication and commit- 90 percent Reading Goal with the students. concluded his report, “Nome Public Schools is the ment to the sports he plays, as well as being a gen- Dave Keller, Elementary School Principal, listening place so keep your comments coming and uinely nice young man to be around. Tim handed out Issue 1 of The Wolverine Gazette, attend the NPS public meetings where your Sullivan, son of Dan and Janeen Sullivan, was which will also be sent home to parents, and he thoughts are welcome.” honored as the High School’s Student of the pledged to publish future, monthly issues. He The Nome Board of Education will meet again
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Several hundred total allowable catch of Bering Sea process pollock on the same vessel; shoreside 63.4 percent, catcher- nity outreach committee will partici- persons are expected to attend the pollock to the inshore catcher vessel and catcher vessels in the mothership processor 28.9 percent, and pate in a panel discussion at the meeting, reports Mike Cavin, direc- sector, catcher/processor sector and sector deliver pollock to mother- mothership 7.7 percent. Chinook forum and be at a table to answer tor of the Nome Visitors and Con- mothership sector after allocating 10 ships, which are processing vessels. bycatch dropped sharply after 2007, questions for the rest of the day. vention Bureau. The council will percent of the pollock TAC to the Bycatch of non-Chinook salmon totaling 21,500 fish in 2008 and The National Marine Fisheries take public testimony at the meeting Community Development Quota in the pollock fishery takes place al- 12,424 fish in 2009. Service manages all species of Pa- prior to selecting the PPA. Program and making allocations for most exclusively in the B season, ac- “Variation in the total number of cific salmon as prohibited species in Extremely high bycatch numbers incidental catch allowances. cording to the Bering Sea Chinook salmon taken each year, the Bering Sea pollock fishery. Most for Chinook salmon and for non-Chi- NMFS allocates 50 percent of the Non-Chinook Salmon Bycatch Man- and in the seasonal and sector distri- of the salmon incidentally caught in nook salmon occurred in the Bering remaining TAC to the catcher vessel agement Preliminary Draft Environ- bution of that catch, is significant,” the fishery are returned dead to the Sea pollock fishery during the past sector, 40 percent to the mental Assessment. The assessment stated the Chinook salmon bycatch sea. The council is considering al- decade, prompting the council to de- catcher/processor sector and 10 per- provides chum salmon bycatch fig- management EIS. “The unpre- ternatives for a chum bycatch man- velop separate bycatch management cent to the mothership sector. The ures by sector in the pollock fishery dictability of Chinook salmon en- agement plan that include triggered plans for Chinook salmon and chum Bering Sea pollock TAC is divided from 1997 through 2009 (pp. 239- counters in the pollock fishery closures of pollock fishing areas and salmon. A fishery management plan between the A season (Jan. 20-June 240). The years of highest bycatch results from the current lack of un- chum bycatch hard caps ranging to reduce Chinook bycatch was ap- 10) and the B season (June 10-Nov. in that period were 2004 (440,459 derstanding of the biological and from 50,000 to 353,000 fish, accord- proved by the council in April 2009 1). The fleet typically targets roe- chums); 2005 (704,586 chums); and oceanographic conditions that result ing to the Bering Sea Non-Chinook and took effect last month with open- bearing females in the A season and 2006 (309,644 chums). in these encounters…. The causes of Salmon Bycatch Management Pre- ing of the 2011 Bering Sea pollock harvests pollock for filet and surimi The shoreside catcher vessel fleet the decline in Chinook salmon by- liminary Draft Environmental As- fishery. products in the B season. took 78 percent of the 2004 bycatch, catch in 2008 and 2009 are unknown sessment recently posted on the The American Fisheries Act of Ten pollock fishing cooperatives 88 percent of the 2005 bycatch and but most likely are a result of a com- council’s website. Chum salmon 1998 identified the vessels and were formed as a result of the Amer- 93 percent of the 2006 chum by- bination of factors including changes comprise nearly all of the non-Chi- processors eligible to participate in ican Fisheries Act—seven shoreside catch. The catcher/processor sector in Chinook salmon and pollock nook salmon bycatch taken in the the Bering Sea pollock fishery and catcher vessels cooperatives, two off- took 17 percent of total chum by- abundance and distribution, and pollock fishery. allocated specific percentages of the shore catcher/processor cooperatives catch in 2004, 9 percent in 2005 and changes in fleet behavior to avoid The council plans to select a pre- total allowable catch among three and one mothership cooperative. 6 percent in 2006. The mothership bycatch.” (pp. ES-4, ES-5). The sector accounted for 3 percent of Chinook salmon bycatch totaled chum bycatch in 2004, 2 percent in 9,735 fish in 2010. 2005 and 1 percent in 2006. CDQ Dropouts, it’s time to “drop in” bycatch figures are not included in Bering Sea Issues Forum sector totals. In addition to chum salmon by- By Lori Head By start of school next year, he plans for APEX being Chum bycatch in the pollock fish- catch issues in the pollock fishery, offered during every period of the day with a teacher in ery has declined in recent years, to- the Bering Sea Issues Forum sched- “Call me.” That is Steve Gast’s answer to the ques- the room to help. Each period would also be specialized taling 93,786 fish in 2007; 15,142 in uled Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at tion, “If I’m a high school dropout who needs a few cred- to an area of study, such as math, science, English or so- 2008; 46,129 in 2009, and 13,306 in the Nome Recreation Center will its to complete my degree, what should I do?” Mr. Gast, cial studies, with a teacher assigned that hour who has 2010. The shoreside catcher vessel focus on marine protected areas, na- NBHS Principal, has already captured 10 current high expertise in that area, but would not exclude a student of sector took 58 percent of the chum tional ocean policy, a port access school students falling behind the credit requirements as another area of study to attend that period. And then the salmon bycatch in 2007; 83 percent route study, and the Endangered well. He explains, “Obviously the issue of dropouts is a 3-4 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. blocks as well. To add to the flex- in 2008 and 86 percent in 2009. The Species Act in relation to ice seals global issue. I mean, all across the United States it’s an ibility of this program, once a student has a log-in and preliminary draft assessment does and walruses. Forum panelists in ad- issue. But I was more specifically interested in what it password, they can go online and learn anywhere they not include a percent of chum by- dition to Kimball and Oliver of the is in Nome, here, that is creating the issue. And it was- have access to internet. catch by sector for 2010. NPFMC will be Michelle Ridgeway, n’t the HSGQE state qualifying test. Our kids were pass- This is not a program for a student who doesn’t like a marine scientist, a member of the ing that. We were losing kids that had already passed particular teacher and wants an alternative. If the class Chinook salmon bycatch Marine Protected Area Federal Ad- that test, but were falling behind credit-wise and they is being taught by an NBHS teacher, APEX is not an op- The Bering Sea Chinook Salmon visory Committee; Kathryn Men- didn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and a way to tion. Another thing it’s not is the end-all cure for drop- Bycatch Management Final Envi- gerink, oceans program director, pick up that credit to graduate in a reasonable length of outs or at-risk students, but it is a tremendous attempt to ronmental Impact Statement issued Environmental Law Institute; Joel time.” reach out and help students, or former students up to 19 in December 2009 said the shoreside Casto, tribal liaison, U.S. Coast Enter APEX Learning digital curriculum. Each se- years of age, who might feel discouraged about attain- catcher vessel fleet consistently had Guard; Barbara Mahoney, biologist, mester course offers 70–90 hours of interactive direct in- ing the required amount of credits to graduate. the highest Chinook bycatch by sec- National Oceanic and Atmospheric struction, guided practice, and integrated formative, What does it cost? The student’s cost… $0. This pro- tor in the A season since 2002, but Administration; and James Mac- summative, and diagnostic assessment. Just launched gram has been funded with Federal grants and Gast feels prior to that the offshore Cracken, biologist, U.S. Fish and on January 10, the program today is a roving cart of lap- comfortable that funding will continue from the same catcher/processor catch was higher Wildlife Service. The panel moder- tops that during the last two periods of school are ac- source for quite some time. on a seasonal basis (p. 311). ator will be Julie Raymond-Yak- cessed by a total of 10 NBHS students who log in and At this point, the program is being utilized as a credit The highest Chinook salmon by- oubian, anthropologist, Kawerak, learn. There is also a 3-4 p.m. block, and a 4-5 p.m. recovery program. Gast commented, “My goal is that catch figures recorded from 1992 Inc. block. Then an activity bus leaves campus at 5:05 p.m. two years from now we shouldn’t have anybody in credit through 2010 were 67,361 fish in APEX also has one student participating from the Nome trouble.” However, he looks forward to expanding the 2005, 82,696 fish in 2006, and Youth Facility. services of APEX to include transitional classes from Jr. 121,758 fish in 2007. The percent of By the end of March, Gast hopes to have a furnished High to High School, specific unit/concept tutorials, and total bycatch taken by the sectors room at Beltz HS dedicated to APEX with 15 student Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors classes. were: 2005—shoreside 72.4 percent, workstations and one teacher workstation. The comput- More information can be found at www.apexlearn- catcher-processor 23.2 percent, and ers have already been ordered. ing.com mothership 4.4 percent; 2006—

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THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 7 “Espionage” is a winner for Rev. Sonray new Lutheran pastor Erickson in BSSD spelling bee Our Savior Lutheran Church cel- Youl Rhee and Rev. Brian Crockett Our Savior Lutheran Church ebrated the installation of its new of Teller/Brevig Mission. began serving the Nome community Few middle school students look spellers being from the Savoonga pastor, Rev. Karen L. Sonray, on Sat- Pastor Karen Sonray was born in the early 1950s and began its early forward to spelling words like team, the excitement was even urday, February 12 in a festive wor- and raised in Anchorage. She served worship in the Quonset hut, which “lugubrious”, “effervescent” or “en- higher. The first speller to slip was ship service. Bishop Michael Keys of at Alaska Native Lutheran Church in still stands on the property near trepreneur”, much less plan to do it from Elim and the battle was on for the Alaska Synod of the Evangelical Anchorage from 1994-2010 and has Tobuk Alley. The new church build- accurately in front of 250 strangers the final three spellers: Adrianne Lutheran Church in America presided partnered in ministry with many of ing is located at Fifth Ave. and quietly observing you. However, Ookmealingok and Wendy Seppilu at the installation service, which was the extended family systems of the Bering St. It houses historical more than 40 students from across from Savoonga and Talon Erickson attended by people of various faith Seward Peninsula. Rev. Karen Son- archives and artifacts from over 100- the Bering Strait School District an- from Unalakleet. Round 7 saw communities in Nome. ray received a Masters of Divinity years of Lutheran presence in Se- nually practice for just such an or- Wendy miss her word and the battle The Methodist Inupiaq Choir from Wartburg Theological Semi- ward Peninsula villages. deal. The BSSD Spelling Bee is the was on for first. The remaining duo sang at the event, as did the Lutheran nary in Dubuque, Iowa. She arrived The congregation looks forward annual competition that results in a went back and forth for many rounds Choir and a mass choir. Greetings here in January along with her hus- to a new chapter of their ministry champion who represents BSSD in with Adrianne taking charge and were brought from the Nome Minis- band, Rev. George Sonray who is re- and some new directions of outreach the state Spelling Bee in Anchorage. threatening to take the title with two terial Association president Rev. tired, and their daughter Linnea. and service. The event is open to fourth separate championship word oppor- through eighth graders from all 15 tunities. Each time, however, she sites. It is a great opportunity for erred and the competition forged on. young students to hone their public Finally, after several rounds and en- speaking skills and build confidence thusiastic support for both spellers as they face the natural fear of from the largest crowd to ever watch standing alone in public. There has a BSSD Spelling Bee, Talon been one instance where the Bee was grabbed a championship word op- held via the video-conferencing net- portunity. His eyes lit up when he work, but that was due to bad heard the word “espionage.” An avid weather and the benefits mentioned reader who enjoys science fiction were lost. Weather played a part in and mysteries, the seventh grader this year’s competition in Savoonga, correctly spelled the word and fi- as Diomede (due to lack of runway) nally took the top spot. Talon will and Gambell (due to weather) were represent the BSSD at the State unable to physically attend. They Spelling Bee on March 3 in were allowed to participate via Anchorage. videoconference but could not place (It should be noted that Gambell due to the very different spelling speller Ollin Apatiki had a great environment. performance and was a part of the As many of these contests go, the final three, but missed a word, so first couple of rounds are an act of was eliminated.) attrition. By the end of the second round the field was trimmed by more than half. The remaining spellers, however, appeared to have prepared well and were attacking each word with confidence. Fans at the other sites gathered around video monitors to watch their favorite speller at- tempt to stay in the competition. Starting round 6 the bee was down to four spellers on site and one in Gambell. With the tension begin- ning to show on the spellers the Adrianne Ookmealingok, Wendy Savoonga crowd began to anticipate Seppilu from Savoonga and Talon Photo by Nadja Roessek the end. With two of the four final Erickson from Unalakleet. NEW PASTOR — Bishop Michael Keys (left) and Pastor Rev. Karen L. Sonray pose in front of Nome’s City Hall. Our Savior Lutheran Church celebrated the installation of its new pastor, Rev. Karen L. Sonray, on Saturday, February 12 in a festive worship service. Bishop Michael Keys of the Alaska Synod of the Evangelical Traditional Attire Lutheran Church in America presided at the installation service. Fashion Show

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what they have learned. Sweeny at [email protected] Photo courtesy by Nome Public Schools Daniel Head Annalise Contreras

Photo by Nadja Roessek RELAY FOR LIFE — The band “Homemade Harmony” performs Sing for Joy, conducted by Angela Hansen at the Relay for Life Kick-Off Party at Old St. Joe’s Hall on Feb 9. Shoni Evans dedicated this song to her mother, who recently went through chemotherapy.

Photo Courtesy of Kim Sweeny NUMBERS CHANT — Bering Strait School District teachers prac- tice multiplication while staying tuned to number, beat, clap direction and partners.

Dear Gramma,

Happy (late) Valentine’s Day. We love you to infinity and beyond! Love, Hunter and Ethan















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Thank you! THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 9

Bering Strait School District basketball records 2010-2011 Season Standings Nome 52 – Unalakleet 46 ending February 12, 2011 Unalakleet 79 – Nome JV (2) 35 TEAM STANDINGS Koyuk 52 – Brevig Mission 50 Friday, February 11, 2011 Shaktoolik 38 – Unalakleet JV 35 Shaktoolik 43 – Nome JV (1) 38 Shaktoolik 47 – Teller 29 Nome 42 – Unalakleet 31 Akiak 83 – Savoonga 45 Chevak Unalakleet 70 – Nome JV (2) 64 65 – Savoonga 32 Brevig Mission 57 – Koyuk 40 Chevak 58 – Stebbins 43 Steb- Shaktoolik 49 – Unalakleet JV 38 bins 52 – Tuluksak 22 Shaktoolik 47 – Teller 31 Chevak 61 – St. Michael 43 Akiak 80 – Savoonga 52 Chevak Koyuk 80 – Shishmaref 37 71 – Savoonga 21 Elim 60 – Teller 45 Chevak 68 – Stebbins 58 Steb- St. Michael 2 – Brevig Mission 0 bins 2 – Tuluksak 0 Forfeit Forfeit Koyuk 87 – Shishmaref 47 Golovin 73 – Selawik 68 Elim 74 – Teller 45 Golovin @ Buckland Invitational: St. Michael 2 – Brevig Mission 0 Golovin: Sportsmanship award and Forfeit 3rd place, Robert Moses, Jr. Golovin 92 – Buckland 88 OT Individually recognized for hot Golovin 79 – Noatak 68 shot skills contest, John Peterson Saturday, February 12, 2011 made all-tourney team. Nome JV (1) 57 – Shaktoolik 43

Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom BUCKET IN THE MAKING— Nome-Beltz Lady Nanook Chloe Mattheis prepares for a shot under the heavy guard of Roberta Walker and two other teammates of the Lady Wolfpacks. Nanook Shayla Johnson is in the background.

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By Bob Lawrence, MD body can quickly wall off a small the PPD test, is used to determine called isoniazid (INH). This Only people with active TB, the Alaska Family Doctor number of bacteria before they if a person has been exposed to the medication must be taken for nine contagious form, require intensive Someone recently asked me what divide to cause an active infection. TB bacteria. In this test a small months to ensure the slow-growing treatment for eradicating the she should do if she were exposed For this reason, TB infections are amount of purified protein TB is eradicated. Only people who tuberculosis bacteria. This treatment to a person who has tuberculosis. divided into two different types: derivative (PPD) is injected just actively convert from a negative involves a combination of up to four The answer to this question is latent TB and active TB. under the skin. The protein in this PPD skin test to a positive PPD medications given over an extended important because the Norton When the body is able to contain injection mimics TB proteins. If skin test need to be treated. period of time. Sound region has one of the the TB bacteria and prevent any the body has been exposed to TB at Because the optimum window for If you are in a high-risk group highest concentrations of new signs of illness the infection is called some point in the past, a reaction treatment is the first two years after that is not routinely tested for TB or tuberculosis (TB) cases in the state. “latent.” Latent TB is not occurs causing a wheal or bump to an exposure, many high-risk groups if you believe you have been According to the Alaska contagious. Though people with form at the site of injection within like healthcare workers, teachers, exposed to someone with an active Department of Health and Social latent TB take medication to reduce 48-72 hours. The absence of a people with diabetes mellitus, and TB infection, talk with your Services, there are two to three new homeless individuals should have provider or public health nurse cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in PPD testing performed annually. about appropriate testing. the Norton Sound region every year. This is five times greater than the average rate statewide. Bering Strait School This means that over a lifetime District 2011 Activity most people in the Norton Sound region stand a good chance of Calendar being exposed to someone who has February 21 – 25 February 24-26 February 24-26 active TB. The chances are highest BSSD Battle of the Bering Sea Conference Bering Sea Conference for those who work in healthcare or Books,Kindergarten – Western League Eastern League who work closely with homeless 2nd Grade Championships 1A Championships 1A individuals. But this does not Basketball Tournament* Basketball Tournament* Video Teleconference necessarily mean every exposed White Mountain person will contract TB. Tuberculosis is caused by an organism called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is spread from person-to-person on respiratory the likelihood of developing active bump shows that the person has not droplets that become airborne TB, they may safely work, live, and contracted the TB bacteria. when a sick person coughs or play in close proximity with others. People who take immunosuppressant sneezes. It is not passed by A few people with latent TB medications for certain cancers or sharing utensils, wearing clothes, will go on to develop signs of people treated for autoimmune disease or touching items used by an illness like fever, night sweats, and may not react to the PPD test and must infected person. In fact, most cough. This is called active TB. If have alternative testing performed by cases of TB are contracted only left untreated, active TB causes a their providers to rule out TB exposure. by those living and sleeping in slow death with weight loss that A new conversion from a close quarters with an infected makes a person appear to be negative PPD to a positive PPD is person who is actively coughing. wasting away, which is why TB usually a sign of latent TB. If a Tuberculosis is different from was once called “consumption.” A case of latent TB is caught within most other infectious diseases person with active TB is the first two years of exposure, the because it grows very slowly. This contagious and should be under the likelihood of developing active TB, is why small, brief exposures to TB care of medical professionals. which is low to begin with, can be rarely lead to active disease. The A simple skin test, often called further reduced by a medication Saying it sincerely By Pastor Mike Christian the Australian Navy. Remember, one act of kindness to- River of Life Assembly of God wards a fellowman can have far reaching good effects. for the Nome Ministerial Association Jesus told us to give a cup of cold water to the man who “AN ACT OF KINDNESS!” is thirsty. He also told us to help those who are in need “Give, and it will be given to you. A good meas- (Matthew 10:42 & Matthew 5:40). You see, this is the Across 2. Green ure, pressed down, shaken together and running way we are supposed to live. 3. Sheet of water flowing over over, will be poured into your lap. For with the During the Second World War Fenton Howard was 1. 252 wine gallons a dam (pl.) measure you use, it will be measured to you.” wounded while serving in the Pacific. He served as the 4. Mozart's "L'___ del Cairo" 4. Shrek, e.g. - Luke 6:38 - electrician on a ship that was hit and disabled by the 7. Hazardous and frightening 5. Reed mace A kind act, done for one’s fellowman, has far-reaching enemy’s bombs. Due to the ship’s generator being dam- (slang) 6. Ancient northern good effects. It’s hard to get some folks to believe this aged, the ship was unable to maneuver away from the im- 12. "Two Years Before the Mesopotamian kingdom statement. But it nevertheless remains true. Every kind mediate danger she faced. Since Howard was unable to Mast" writer 7. Bindle bearer act one does for his fellowman makes the world a little bet- repair the generator because of his injuries, they put out 13. Neon, e.g. 8. Above ter place in which to live. a distress call for help. Soon an Australian ship came to 14. Fig produceer 9. Bank offering, for short Several years ago there was a young drifter in Aus- help. They sent over an electrician to repair the genera- 15. Area with landing strips and 10. Abbr. after a name tralia by the name of Tom Ellis. One day Tom picked up tor (Yes, you guessed it; they sent over Mr. Tom Ellis). control tower (pl.) 11. "Absolutely!" 17. Depth charge targets 12. Russian country house an old newspaper and saw an ad for a correspondence After repairs, the ship was able to make its way back to 18. Sound of horse hooves on course in electricity. Although he had no money, and the America carrying all those who were injured, including 14. Onion, for one road surface 16. Harvest goddess school was in America, Tom wrote to the school seeking Fenton Howard. The act of kindness that allowed Tom 20. Aspirations enrollment. He appealed directly to the head of the to become an electrician brought forth, obviously, a 19. Brother of Abel 21. Kuwaiti, e.g. 22. Lagerlof's "The Wonderful school for the opportunity to be enrolled in this course. “Good Effect.” 22. Center The head of the school, Mr. Fenton Howard, allowed So my friends, remember to take the time to “Give” Adventures of ___" 25. "Iliad" warrior 23. Condo, e.g. Tom Ellis to enroll even though he knew that the costs to others around you who are in need. And in your will- 26. Henry ___ 24. ___ constrictor for the courses may never be paid. ingness to give, not only will that person be blessed, but 27. Durable fabric 26. Blow off steam It was an act of kindness on the part of Mr. Howard. you also will be blessed. An old preacher by the name of 29. Severe depression 27. Gab He felt the need to help someone who was trying to bet- Koheleth, many, many years ago said it this way: “Cast 31. It holds water 28. Coal carrier ter himself by learning a trade that would improve his your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will 34. Center 29. Appearance life. Tom stayed with the course of study for several find it again.” (Ecclesiastes 11:1 ) So. . . . 35. Rivalry 30. "Follow me!" years until World War II broke out. He then enlisted in “Give, and it will be given to you!” 39. Complain 31. Delivered 40. Masked critter 32. Crazily 41. Thai currency 33. Marienbad, for one 45. Publicity (slang) 35. Computer-generated image 46. Victuals (acronym) 47. Jazz player, for example 36. Clickable image 48. Ornamental facade 37. Sounding a horn or whistle 51. Star in Aquila 38. A salt of hydriotic acid (pl.) 54. State of existing only in the 41. Municipal magistrate in mind Scotland 55. Scattershot February 17 - 23, 2011 42. Certain discriminator 56. After expenses 43. Frenzied 57. Egyptian fertility goddess Face it, Capricorn. A need becomes The effort to shore The maze continues 44. Deuce toppers Your friend blew it, clear, but it cannot up your finances is at work. Be patient 58. Bach composition 46. Last, e.g. and telling them be resolved with a genuine and makes a and make do, Libra. It 59. Fed. construction overseer otherwise isn’t going purchase. Try bartering big difference in your will all come to an end 47. Bean counter, for short to help them get out instead, Aries. A bottom line. Making sooner than you think. 60. "Yadda, yadda, yadda" 48. Grow dim of the pickle they’re romantic endeavor up with an old friend An announcement in. Be honest and gets the home fires is long overdue, catches you off guard. 49. Brawl December 22– lend a helping hand. March 21– burning. June 22– Cancer. September 23– Down January 19 April 19 July 22 October 22 50. "La Scala di ___" (Rossini 1. Make fit opera) 51. Branch Plans change. Be Whoa, Taurus. Your A mission in Your skills as an flexible, Aquarius. ideas are much too organization comes entertainer will be 52. ___-tzu A cumbersome project muddled to present to completion with put to the test at an Last weekʼs answers 53. Atlanta-based station at work resurfaces. now. Take some time the help of an upcoming event. Approach it with a to work through all of acquaintance. Find Get ready to shine, good attitude, and all the details. A crisis in a way to thank them, Scorpio. A purchase Open: will go well. faith comes to an end. Leo. A little road trip adds the finishing January 20– April 20– July 23– might be in order. October 23– touch to a room. 6 a.m. February 18 May 20 August 22 November 21 to 2 a.m. You accidentally “No” is not a bad Creativity abounds Rest assured, DAILY hear something you word. Stop stretching and solutions come Sagittarius, you can shouldn’t. Guard it yourself so thin, fast and hard. Write and you will complete with your life, Pisces. Gemini, and learn to it all down now and the project as assigned. This is not the time say no. If you don’t, work on implementing A near miss at home for leaks. A windfall your health could it later, Virgo. Sweet has everyone shaking Now serving soft gets the ball rolling suffer. A meeting treats make for a in their boots. Work to February 19– at home. May 21– amps up your fitness August 23– sweet weekend. November 22– restore the calm. March 20 June 21 routine. September 22 December 21 serve ice cream! FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 11 Obituaries

Clara Emelia Paniptchuk the age of dating, Katherine, her Alex and Clara served a year as a was hard to get during those times took credit in the Anchorage papers. Oyoumick Kiiriq mom, would tease her daughter pastoral team in Mt. Village and and that makes me feel good.” She Clara’s response was, “Just as long Clara and say in an Inupiaq-teasing after losing their oldest daughter, delivered an estimated 30 babies and as the boy is healthy.” She spoke to Clara died on January 4, 2011. She way (singing) that Oyoum was com- they moved back to Unalakleet she remembered the one delivered at her patients in Inupiaq and translated was born September 11, 1915 to ing. Axel Oyoumick and Clara got where they raised their family. the Air Force hill after Unalakleet to the doctors of their conditions. Reuben and Katherine Paniptchuk married on December 10, 1933 and Clara was widowed early in her life; experienced a flood. This boy was One such incident occurred when in Unalakleet. She was the first of they had 11 children together. Cen- Alex died on January 10, 1963 as he born in the 1960s and the medics continued on page 13 eight children and born in her Aunt tral to their bondship and family up- succumbed to cancer. Reliance on Qairuaq’s porch. (Hanna Karlson bringing were: Christ was the center the Lord and seeking means to sur- was her nurse). Oliver Anawrok of their lives and to live with the vive, Clara did not falter. She raised (Qairuaq’s son-in-law) went to lo- bounties of the land, air, and sea that her children under the guidance of Galatians 6:9 says cate Reuben to bring him the good God provided. God was good. God, but still retained her participa- “Let us not be weary in well doing: news. With a little mist in the air, tion and leadership in local sewing for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Reuben ran to the river to wash his and missionary helper clubs. She (KJV) hands and stood awestricken until taught several Sunday school classes Oliver reminded him of his new and consulted many of these church daughter. He told Oliver to go to the topics with the ladies that served in store to buy something special for the same roles. One of her favorite his new daughter. In the meantime, classes was the Adult Sunday school The family of “Auntie Clara” Oyoumick praise and thank he raced over to see and embrace his class that she taught in Inupiaq. She God for all those who helped Mom in her life and during daughter. She was given several Es- spoke of the Trinity in one session her final days on earth. Mom was a health aide, cook, kimo names as the ladies would and to a confused student of hers she gather to admire a new family mem- used the analogy how 3-in-1 oil Sunday School teacher and encourager from her heart. ber; new names such as Kuvyaqhaq works to explain how the Trinity We appreciate all those gifted ones in our communities (Qairuaq’s other name), Ikiinaq, and similarly works. It finally regis- who assist in our times of need: Patrick and Mercy Kiiriq (Clara’s favorite) after tered. Sullivan and workers at “All About Care” Home; the Katherine’s mom. Her roots came Adaptations to a monetary doctors/nurses at ANMC; Providence Hospice; Liz from the Buckland and Selawik lifestyle meant Clara, an Inupiaq Enderud (retired), Juan, and Megan at Southcentral; area. who went as far as eighth grade, Clara has a lengthy legacy; she took the task as a “volunteer” for the Norton Sound Health Care workers; Norton Sound Sled Clara Emelia Paniptchuk Dog Club; Unalakleet Native Corporation; City of loved the Lord and trained her fam- Oyoumick Kiiriq Public Health Service for 20 years ily to know Christ. As she got near and worked an additional five years Unalakleet; Native Village of Unalakleet (IRA); with pay. She enjoyed working with Anchorage First Covenant Church; Unalakleet Covenant Arnie Beltz, May Ivanoff, and Sarah Church; Pastor Curtis Ivanoff and Pastor Rick Hinkey; Eben. She stated, “The only pay I Givers of flowers and food, donators of time and finance. received was when people gave me Johnson CPA LLC Eskimo foods such as dried meat We honor God and parents by giving thanks and living and seal oil when I helped them. I lives reflecting the values they taught us. Well doers at Certified Public Accountants really appreciated that because it times become weary, but rarely have anything to regret. Mark A. Johnson, CPA Fast e-file services! For ALL your accounting needs! Please call for an appointment. Mark is in the office daily • 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. • Business and personal income tax preparation and planning • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services • Financial statements 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 443-5565 Church Services Directory Bible Baptist Church Service Schedule, 443-2144 It’s Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship Hour 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West Third, 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Small Group Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Hoop 2nd Ave. West, 443-2865 Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thrift Shop — Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Nome Covenant Church 101 Bering St. 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Time. Wednesday Youth Group 7 p.m. (call 443-7218 for location) Friday Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on’t miss a minute as Nome Nanook Nome Presbyterian Church 405 E. 5th Ave, 443-5450 D basketball comes your way on Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Praising & Bible Study 7 p.m. KICY AM-850. 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 Sunday Prayer Meeting 9:30 a.m. AM-850 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. & Worship Service 11 a.m. 12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday•(907) 443-5235•Fax (907)443-5112 e-mail [email protected]

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Norton Sound Economic Development Cor- areas of accounting and financial matters. the full job description and to download the appli- poration (NSEDC) is currently recruiting for cation at www.nsedc.com, or contact NSEDC at the following positions: Northern NSSP Assistant Manager (Nome) will (800) 650-2248. Qualified individuals should sub- assist the Northern NSSP Operations Manager in mit their application and resume to: NSEDC, 420 Nome Sweet Homes Payroll Technician (Anchorage) is responsible all capacities of Northern NSSP Operations for L Street, Suite 310, Anchorage, AK 99501 or for preparation and disbursement of NSEDC & crab, halibut, cod and other fisheries products, in- Fax: (907) 274-2249. Melissa Ford - Broker NSSP semi-monthly payroll. Reconciles em- cluding but not limited to: marketing, inventory, re- 1/20 tfn ployee advance transactions and related GL ac- porting, production, tender operations, packaging  count. Responsible for preparation of quarterly & shipping; quality control, plant upkeep and main-      and annual payroll analysis reports, and ERISA tenance; supervision of crew and continued im- reports. Provide assistance with preparation of in- provement of Northern NSSP operations.    vestment, state and federal reports as directed. Seawall Prepare 941 and unemployment reports quarterly, All positions are Open Until Filled.     worker compensation, employee personal leave 2/7 accrual reports, W-2ʼs and 401K reports annually. NSEDC offers a competitive salary and excellent James Bloomstrand, 30, was arrested and  !" # $!# % & Assists the Accounting and Finance group in all benefits package. Please see our website to view remanded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of '(!)* )# + Probation. 2/10  ,*- )./ +& Susie Dick, 35, was arrested and re- Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is manded to AMCC for Disorderly Conduct. +  !0! / +    2/11  committed to providing quality health services A Nome juvenile was issued a citation for   / ++ Established in 1977 Minor Consuming Alcohol. 1 Nome’s Only Fresh Flowers and promoting wellness within our people and A Nome juvenile was issued a citation for +&(  /  environment. Minor Consuming Alcohol. Gourmet Coffee Section 2/12  Gold, Ivory, Local & Russian Craft April James, 48, was arrested and re- NSHC is currently recruiting for the following positions: manded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of      3bd/2ba Owners Apartment Probation. Jennifer Adsuna, 20, was arrested and re-     manded to AMCC on an Arrest Warrant. • Health Aide, Wales • Admin Assistant, Hospital Project 2/13 • Health Aide, Savoonga • Patient Accounts Representative A Nome juvenile was issued a citation for Minor Consuming Alcohol. Melissa 443-7368 • Itinerant Health Aide, Nome • Computer Network Technician Michael Ahkinga Sr., 45, was arrested and • Independent Living Specialist, KTS • Tribal Healer remanded to AMCC for Assault 4th Degree. Patricia 387-4963 • Independent Living Specialist, GAM • Chief Administrative Officer During this period we had six persons taken • Coder • Chief Information Officer to the hospital/AMCC for Title 47 Hold.

For a complete list of our vacancies and more information, please go MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” to www.nortonsoundhealth.org or visit the NSHC Human NOW taking applications for one-bedroom Resources Department. unfurnished apartments, heat included “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” Norton Sound Health Corporation Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided NSHC Human Resources Department • •Rent based on income for eligible households 306 W 5th Ave •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development Nome, AK 99762 907-443-4530 515 Steadman Street, Nome EQUAL NSHC offers competitive wages and benefits. NSHC will apply OPPORTUNITY Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, Veteran EMPLOYER Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree (907) 443-5220 prescribed under federal and state laws, all applicants are subject to a PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 pre-employment background check and drug screen. Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 Legals

OWNER FINANCE AVAILABLE — Land for sale Blommer Peterman, S.C. City of Unalakleet JOB VACANCY NOTICE by sealed bid: Marilyn Oyoumick, owner, Native 165 Bishops Way Attn: Herb Ivanoff Allotment F17506, 119.20 acres on the Unalakleet Brookfield, WI 53005 P.O. Box 28 River, Alaska, USS 5306, Lot4. Accessible by boat You may have an attorney help or represent you. Sitnasuak Native Corporation is recruiting for a Chief Executive Officer and snow machine. Opening bid of $120,000.00, If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 Unalakleet, AK 99684 cash or terms. Deferred payment plan is available; days from the date stated above, the court may All questions and correspondence should be di- Job Title: Chief Executive Officer please ask Kawerak LMS for details. TITLE TO grant judgment against you for the award of rected to Herb Ivanoff in writing at the above ad- LAND SOLD AS A RESULT OF THIS ADVER- money or other legal action requested in the com- dress. Company: Sitnasuak Native Corporation TISEMENT WILL BE CONVEYED IN A FEE SIM- plaint, and you may lose your right to object to 2/10-17-24 Schedule: Position may be based in Anchorage or Nome, Alaska PLE STATUS BY APPROVED DEED. TERMS anything that is or may be incorrect in the com- Pay Schedule: DOE AVAILABLE ARE CASH OR DEFERRRED PAY- plaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MENT AS SPECIFIED. by law. A judgment awarding money may become DIOMEDE K-12 SCHOOL Duties: As the chief executive officer of Sitnasuak Native Corporation Sealed bid opening on March 17, 2011 at 3:00PM. a lien against any real estate you own now or in MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT (SNC), the CEO is responsible for directing the business operations of the Contact Kawerak, Inc., Land Management Serv- the future, and may also be enforced by garnish- (RE-BID) company and its subsidiaries, under the direction of the Board of Directors ices, P.O. Box 948, Nome, AK 99762 ment or seizure of property. (Board). The CEO oversees operations, executes the short and long-term AWARD WILL BE MADE TO THE HIGHEST BID- Dated this 13th day of January, 2011 Bering Strait School District is soliciting Proposals DER WHO MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE MINI- Marie M. Flannery / Blommer Peterman, S.C. and Statements of Qualifications from general strategic plans adopted by the Board, and implements appropriate MUM ACCEPTABLE BID, SUBJECT TO State Bar No. 1045309 contractors for the remodel of an 18,912 sq. ft. K- procedures and practices to carry out Board policies. The CEO works APPROVAL BY THE OWNER. Instructions and 165 Bishops Way 12 School in Little Diomede, Alaska. with the Board to establish a clear direction of the company, establish long further info are available at the above office or by Brookfield, WI 53005 The selected Contractor will join the Owner and phone, toll free within Alaska 1-800-443-4316, di- 262-790-5719 A/E firm in a “Team-Build” approach to project de- and short range operating plans tied to budgets and aligned with the rect (907) 443-4326. Terms of sale specified Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditorʼs attor- livery. The selected contractor will provide pre- companyʼs mission, provide effective and efficient support services, and thereon. ney and is attempting to collect a debt on its be- construction services and assist with the final deliver overall profitability of the divisional and/or subsidiary operations. 1/13-20-27; 2/3-10-17-24; 3/3-10-17 half. construction documents. Pre-construction activi- Any information obtained will be used for that ties are planned to begin in March 2011, with con- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Management, Business STATE OF WISCONSIN purpose. struction anticipated to begin soon thereafter, with Administration or related field, or a Masterʼs Degree in Management, /CIRCUIT COURT (204612) substantial completion scheduled no later than Business Administration or related field. Minimum 10 years of executive ST. CROIX COUNTY 2/3-10-17 December 1, 2012. Proposals will be received at U.S. Bank N.A. STATE OF ALASKA ECI Hyer Inc., 101 West Benson Blvd., Suite 306, experience in management with at least 5 years Profit & Loss responsibility. Plaintiff IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE Anchorage, Alaska 99503 until 10:00 AM March Closing date: February 21, 2011 SUMMONS OF ALASKA 1, 2011. Proposals will be reviewed and scored by Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure AT NOME a selection committee and will not be publicly To apply: Provide the following to HR Manager: 1.) completed SNC Case No. 10 CV 1537 In the Matter of a change of Name for: opened or read aloud. Honorable Eric J. Lundell Nikolai Ivanovich Ivanoff, Employment application, 2.) Letter of interest with detailed resume, and Vs CASE NO: 2NO-11-00041CI Any costs incurred in response to this request are at the 3.) Three (3) letters of recommendation. Case Code: 30404 ORDER FOR HEARING, PUB LICATION AND proposer’s sole risk and will not be reimbursed by the Bruce A. Sherwood POSTING Owner. Bering Strait School District reserves the right Contact: Cynthia Olanna, Human Resources Manager at 387-1228 or Jennifer L. Sherwood Notice of Petition to Change Name to reject all proposals and proceed with a different con- Defendants A petition has been filed in the Superior Court struction process. email: [email protected] with questions. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (Case # 2NO-11-00041CI) requesting a name To the following party named as a defendant change from (current name) Nikolai Ivanovich Copies of the complete Request for Proposals Sitnasuak Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and herein: Bruce A. Sherwood / Jennifer L. Sherwood Ivanoff to Nikolai Alexander Ivanoff. A hearing (RFPs) may be purchased from Digital Blueprint in You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named on this request will be held on March 14, 2011 at Anchorage. Please contact Digital Blueprint di- conducts shareholder and descendant preference hiring under P.L. 93-638. above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action 1:00 pm at Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street rectly at (907) 274-4060. All questions must be against you. The complaint, which is also served PO Box 1110 Nome, AK. submitted, in writing, by email. on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal 2/10-17-24 action. Within 40 days after February 3, 2011 you Request for Proposal Please submit questions to: must respond with a written answer, as that term The City of Unalakleet is soliciting proposals from is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, qualified firms or certified public accountants to ECI Hyer Inc. to the complaint. The court may reject or disre- audit the City of Unalakleetʼs financial statements Mr. Chris Chiei, gard an answer that does not follow the require- for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, with the 101West Benson Blvd., Suite 306 ments of the statutes. The answer must be sent option of auditing the City of Unalakleetʼs financial Anchorage, Alaska 99503 or delivered to the court, whose address is: statements for the three (3) subsequent fiscal Tel. 907-561-5543 St. Croix County Clerk of Circuit Court years as well. Fax. 907-562-3213 1101 Carmichael Road Please indicate your interest in providing audit [email protected] 2/21 Hudson, WI 54016-7710 services to the City of Unalakleet by submitting 2/17-24 and to Marie M. Flannery / Blommer Peterman, your proposal by Monday, February 28, 2011 at S.C., plaintiffʼs attorney, whose address is: 5:00 pm., to: • More Letters continued from page 2 represent their state and country. I I left my boat between Wales and Dear Editor, Tim Parker understand folks are extremely busy, Little Diomede. I was shocked to open up the latest Kenai, AK 99611 members. This is a blatant double and I would very much appreciate Could you please help me, and edition of The Nome Nugget and see standard and a mockery of equity. any response they have time to check if somebody has found my the obituary of Stan Sobocienski. I Dear Editor, Senators and Representatives do not write. Thank you very much. boat, and maybe taken care of it? was fortunate enough growing up to RE: Christmas Program Incident at sacrifice more than Alaska’s military If you can print an announcement be part of his life through his son St. Michael, printed January 2011, members who deploy repeatedly into Respectfully, or something like that, I will be very Colo. Stan had a huge heart and al- reference J.D.R. Letter 1/27/11 harm’s way fighting our nation’s Tiko Crofoot glad. ways had a smile on his face. As people were gathering for the wars. Yet, they are treated differently LCDR USN Thanks a lot. Many nights I stayed over at their program to start, the children, along and afforded more leniency by the Best regards. home and it was never a problem with my grandson were making a lot PFD. This is egregious and shame- Hi Nome. Audun Nordhus adr.Sørstrøno 207 with me being there for Stan. I of noise and I observed one woman ful. In July 2009 I tried to row from 5217 would like to send my condolences go up to my grandson and said I would ask that you make a con- Cape Prince of Wales to Uelen in Hagavik to his family Chugie, Becka and something to him I didn’t hear. certed effort to rectify this enormous Russia. Because of strong currents NORWAY. Colo. Among all the children making gap in parity between two groups and waves, a helicopter picked me up PS.Please contact me for payment, Rest in peace Stan. who have both chosen to serve and and flew me to Nome. etc. Love and forever grateful, continued on page 13 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 13 • Obituaries continued from page 11 Wolverine’s team. She even volun- Mabel, Henry / Betty, Joe l/ Olga, Connie lived all over the world, 1921 in Ellensburg, Washington, teered as cook for CHS and paid her and Leland Oyoumick. She has 21 from France to Colorado to Min- she came to Nome with her family Alexandria Tucker was sent to the dues in a gym named after her son grandchildren, 33 great-grandchil- nesota. However, for the past 37 in 1932. In 1939 Edith was crowned Anchorage hospital and Ananauraq Stanton. Almost always, she and her dren, and nine great-great grand- years she called Nome her Miss Nome and enjoyed the adven- could not understand why she was sister Guerie were side-by-side children. She was preceded in death home. In Nome she worked for the ture of flying to Fairbanks with well being sent. She had TB and came cheering for their team. Her most by her parents, husband, sons Stan- State of Alaska Department of known bush pilot Noel Wein for the back several months after being special award, though, is coming ton and Ray, daughters Lillian and Community Development and Re- Territorial competition. After grad- healed. When she came back to Un- from our heavenly father. She em- Rachel (first one), brother Martin, gional Affairs, and continued creat- uation from high school, she mar- alakleet, Ananauraq went directly to phasized Christ as the only means to sisters Ebba Katchatag and Emma ing opportunities for the people of Clara and told her, “I’m scared for a better life. She related to scrip- Nelson. To many she was Auntie Nome even after retiring. She you. Get scolding from doctor.” tures and had a special way to con- Clara. She would love to see folks founded a local non-profit called Clara just replied, “OK,” and vey Christ’s love through her work added in the Body of Christ if they “Drugs Aren’t Wanted in Nome” smiled. Additionally, she was a with the people she loved. haven’t accepted Christ. (DAWN) to provide activities for cook at the old BIA school. She is survived by her family: sis- Matthew 25:21 “His lord said youth, and educate young people She received the Della Keats Heal- ter Guerie Towarak, brothers unto him, Well done, thou good and about the dangers of substance ing Hands Award twice. She cele- Franklin (Jessie), Herbert Sr., faithful servant...enter thou into the abuse. She also started the Nome brated her 90th birthday at the /Lorena, and Gilbert/Eva Pa- joy of the thy lord.” National Forest, and through the Colorado Rockies’ baseball field. nipchuk; her daughters Martina Bai- restaurant that she ran with her hus- She enjoyed sports and paid special ley and Rachel/Gerard Fahy; her band, Fat Freddie’s, supported nu- interest to the Covenant High sons Merlin / Mildred, Kermit / Constance merous local causes. In addition to community devel- “Connie” opment, Connie was also passion- Madden ate about the outdoors. She hunted On Monday, February 7th, 2011, moose into her mid-60s, and con- 68%0,7<285,'($621+2:72 surrounded by family, Constance tinued fly fishing for years after “Connie” Madden died of lung can- that. If she wasn’t drinking coffee Edith Arnold Morgan cer. at Fat Freddie’s with friends, one 0$.(&2002163$&( Connie was born in Scranton, could likely find her on the river- Pennsylvania on August 31, bank, or at her Salmon Lake or ried Wilbur Arnold. During the war 1934. The day she came into the Dexter cabins, plying the waters years, Edith and Wilbur left Nome world, grayling, trout, and salmon with her fly rod. to live in Washington and Oregon. 81&20021 3,5000 miles away on the Seward Connie’s humor, caring, and They returned to Nome in 1953 Peninsula trembled in fear. Connie straightforward personality will be where they raised five children and was raised in South Sterling, PA in deeply missed by all those surviv- provided care for her brother Budd the midst of the family business, ing her, including her son, Bob Hoop. She and Wilbur owned and  &$6+35,=(6 Connie’s Fudge, where she devel- Madden, Jr. and his wife Sherri, her operated the Arctic Sanitary Service oped her lifelong penchant for four grandsons Dustin, Reese, until Wilbur’s death in 1963. Edith 7ROHDUQPRUHYLVLW sweets. While attending high Chase, and Shane, her brother LaV- was then appointed Postmaster of school, she met her husband, the late erne, her two sisters Rosemary and the Nome post office and served Bob Madden, Sr. The two high Shirley, and many other relatives until 1974. KWWSFRPPRQVSDFHDNRUJ school sweethearts would marry and friends. Edith left Nome in 1974 to marry shortly after Connie graduated from In keeping with her wishes, there an old family friend, Frank Morgan. (QWULHVGXH0DUFK East Stroudsburg State Teachers will be no memorial service. How- They enjoyed their retirement years College. Soon, Bob’s career in the ever, there will be a celebration of in Anchorage, California and Col- &DVKSUL]HVZLOOEHDZDUGHGLQHDFKFDWHJRU\ Air Force took them on many ad- her life held at Salmon Lake on orado. It was during these years that 3URIHVVLRQDOV.LGV  DQG(YHU\RQH(OVH ventures. June 18, 2011. Edith found the artist in herself. She handmade many beautiful quilts for her family and then set her heart on •More Letters Edith Arnold craft painting. She found joy in painting and sharing her artwork continued from page 12 Morgan with family and friends. After Early Alaskan Edith Arnold Frank’s death in 1995, Edith eventu- noise, one was singled out. Morgan died in Wasilla on Febru- ally moved back to Alaska in 2001 ary 10, of natural causes. When the program was over my continued on page 14 wife asked our grandson to deliver Born Edith Hoop on May 11, Trooper Beat her sister’s presents and he left. Campbell, 25, of Gambell was participating in a After about 15 minutes we left the On February 7, at approximately noon, the homebrew alcohol party at a local residence. In- Alaska State Troopers arrested Kenneth James, vestigation revealed that B. Campbell had con- building. As the Christmas pro- 30, of Gambell for an Arrest Warrant issued by sumed a large amount of homebrew alcohol and gram was being cleared of people, I the court. K. James was transported and re- was intoxicated. B. Campbell is on probation and manded to Anvil Mountain Correctional Center in has conditions not to possess or consume alco- was warming up my four-wheeler Nome. hol. B. Campbell was contacted and arrested for because the weather outside was violating her probation. She was transported and PUBLIC NOTICE On February 7, at approximately 1 p.m., AST remanded to AMCC in Nome. very cold and I did not realize what received an anonymous report that Brianna was happening to my grandson, and the four-wheeler was not exactly City of Nome quiet. I did not hear what was going on. I was wondering why there was a shouting match between my Moonlight Wells Permit grandson and the young lady out- Want to side. Contribute? The letter that was written re- THE CITY OF NOME HAS RECEIVED AN minded me of an old type western APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT FOR A movie where some old geezers were shouting “Hang ‘em high” to PLACER MINE IN THE MOONLIGHT WELLS Nome Make your Animal some town residents and wanting PROTECTION AREA. Shelter some out of towners to join them. donations I was not in the building when this incident that was described was COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT PERMIT today! happening, but remember there are witnesses. WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE My grandson has a broken collar- CITY ENGINEER UNTIL 5:00 PM Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of dog/cat food when you bone and he lucked out; his neck wasn’t broken. ON FEBRUARY 24, 2011. adopt a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other do- Thank you. nations are always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! Victor Joe COPY OF THE DRAFT PERMIT IS St. Michael, AK 99659 Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet • 443.5212 or 443.5262 AVAILABLE AT NOME CITY HALL 2/10-17 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement Announces a Series of Public Scoping Meetings for the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the 2012-2017 Five Year OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) invites you to participate in a public scoping meeting on the development of the draft programmatic environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed 2012-2017 Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 5-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The 2012-2017 OCS Program is considering leasing in the Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea, and Cook Inlet Planning Areas in Alaska (as well as the Western and Central Planning Areas of the Gulf of Mexico and a small portion of the Eastern Gulf that was set aside by the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act for Lease Sale 224).

Wainwright Feb 17, 2011 7-10PM School Library Kaktovik Feb 23, 2011 7-10PM Kaktovik Community Center Barrow Feb 21, 2011 7-10PM Inupiat Heritage Center Anchorage Feb 25, 2011 7-10PM BOEMRE Alaska Region Office Nuiqsut Feb 22, 2011 7-10PM Kisik Community Center Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement 3801 Centerpoint Dr Ste 500, Anchorage AK 99503-5820 | (907) 334-5200 | www.ocs5yeareis.anl.gov These meetings provide an opportunity for interested citizens and organizations to share their input on a range or scope of issues and alternatives to be considered in the preparation of the draft programmatic EIS. We need to hear from you to ensure that we address all relevant issues and alternatives. If you are unable to attend any of these meetings, please send your comments to us by March 31, 2011. 14 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET

EPA and U.S. Coast SBA revamps 8(a) program Guard sign MOU to pro- tect oceans By Diana Haecker gram that gives Alaska Native Cor- development program has been in The new rules now require Last Friday, the federal Small porations some advantages in secur- the center of attention by congres- firms owned by tribes, Alaska Na- The U.S. Environmental Protection Business Administration published ing government contracts. sional leaders who wanted to see the tive Corporations, Native Hawai- Agency and U.S. Coast Guard signed a changes to the so-called 8(a) pro- In the past year, the 8(a) business program changed to reign in alleged ian Organizations and Community memorandum of understanding to work abuse of the program. The revisions Development Corporations to re- together to coordinate efforts to prevent are the first comprehensive overhaul port benefits flowing back to their and enforce against illegal discharges of •More Obituaries pollutants from vessels, such as cruise of the 8(a) program in more than 10 respective communities. Also, Na- ships and oil tankers. Under the MOU, years. tive firms must provide more in- USCG has agreed to incorporate com- continued from page 13 her parents, Herman and Emily Hoop, brother Budd, husbands The 8(a) program’s goal is to give formation relating to the economic ponents of EPA’s vessel general permit to live with her daughter in Wasilla. Alaska Native shareholders the ben- disadvantage argument and must program into its existing inspection pro- Wilbur Arnold and Frank Morgan cedures to help the United States address Her family writes, “ Our mother and grandson Geoffrey Arnold. efits of their corporation’s business reveal total assets, gross income, successes. Critics, including Con- retirement accounts. vessel pollution in U.S. waters. The worked hard to make the growing up She is survived by her children MOU creates a framework for improv- years the best they could be. She was and their spouses: Raymond Arnold gresswoman Claire McCaskill, (D- Changes also include that in the Missouri) said that the corporations case when an 8(a) joint venture con- ing EPA and USCG cooperation on data hardworking, affectionate and had a and wife Betha of Palo Alto, Califor- tracking, training, monitoring, enforce- positive influence on our lives. Her nia; Richard Arnold and wife Arlene get too many advantages over other tract is awarded, the 8(a) firm must ment and industry outreach. The agen- pleasing personality made her a of Brighton, Colorado; Alice Smith contractors, and that not enough jobs perform 40 percent of the work. cies have also agreed to improve pleasure to be with. She had a smile and husband Gary of Wasilla; Ted and money make it back to the vil- The rules were published last Fri- existing data requirements so that infor- that could cheer anyone. She always Arnold and wife Betty of Anchorage; lages. SBA said in a press release day in the federal register and will mation on potential violations observed during inspections can be sent to EPA found time for school activities, Boy Nancy Denyer and husband Paul of that the changes are to make sure that become effective on March 14. the benefits flow to the intended re- for evaluation and follow-up. The ves- and Girl Scouts, camping, berry Anchorage; five grandchildren and sel permit program applies to more than picking, fishing and all the other one great-grandchild. cipients and help prevent waste, fraud and abuse. 61,000 commercial ships based in the childhood activities five children can The family will gather this sum- U.S. and more than 8,000 foreign ships dream up. She was there for us.” mer for a memorial and to scatter her operating in U.S. waters. Edith was preceded in death by ashes in Nome. Court Week ending 2/11 arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no viola- State of Alaska v. Roger Oozevaseuk (5/12/83); 2NO-10-767CR Notice of Dis- tions of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Subject to warrantless missal; Charge 002: Possession of Homebrew; Filed by the DAs Office 2/3/11. Civil breath testing at request of any peace officer. State of Alaska v. Roger Oozevaseuk (5/12/83); 2NO-11-11CR Violating Release Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Board Of Trade, Inc. et al; Debt - General - State of Alaska v. David H. Moore (6/4/83); 2NO-11-08CR Count 2: Escape 4°; Date Conditions; Date of offense: 1/4/11; Binding Plea Agreement; 30 days, 0 days Superior Court of offense: 1/2/11; 75 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 75 days shall be suspended; Unsuspended 30 days shall be served; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 Bergamaschi, Mary et al vs. Aukon, Daniel; Wrongful Death - Superior Court served with defendant remanded to AMCC consecutive to count 001in this case; suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Weston, Helen Ella vs. Weston, Johnny D.; Divorce Without Children - Superior Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within Court State of Alaska v. Zachary David Bourdon (4/19/93); 2NO-11-13CR Possession, 10 days. FIA Card Services, National Association vs. Nassuk, Christopher D.; Debt - District Control, or Consumption of Alcohol by Person Under 21; First Offense; Date of State of Alaska v. Ryan Antoghame (10/16/76); Assault 4°; Date of offense: Court offense: 12/28/10; Fine: $300 with $100 suspended; Unsuspended $200 is to be 10/8/10; 8 months, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 8 months shall be served Topkok, Maggie P. vs. Goldsberry, Harry E.; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Chil- paid to the court by 4/1/11; Alcohol Information School (First offense only): Must with defendant remanded; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay dren attend the following alcohol information school: NSBHS; Probation until 2/3/12; unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Goldsberry, Harry E. vs. Topkok, Maggie; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children Comply with all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Defen- Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. In the Matter of: Whitcher, Mark W. and Perry, DeNette C.; Dissolution Without Chil- dant may not consume inhalants or possess on consume controlled substances State of Alaska v. Tommy Teayoumeak (9/2/53); Order to Modify or Revoke Proba- dren - Superior Court or alcoholic beverages, except as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). tion; ATN: 110672397; Violated conditions of probation; Probation terminated; Small Claims State of Alaska v. Zachary David Bourdon (4/19/93); 2NO-11-16CR Notice of Dis- Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: All remaining time, remanded into Credit Union 1 vs. Ablowaluk, Thomas J.; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail missal; Charge 001: MCA; Filed by the DAs Office 2/3/11. custody. Criminal State of Alaska v. Dennis Soolook (4/1/81); Order to Modify or Revoke Proba- State of Alaska v. Brian Christopher Steve, Sr. (10/10/68); Order to Modify or Re- State of Alaska v. Christine Dalilak (8/2/53); Dismissal; Count I: Assault 4°; Filed by tion; ATN: 110675493; Defendant refusing probation; Probation terminated; Sus- voke Probation; ATN: 110127789; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions the DAs Office 2/10/11. pended jail term revoked and imposed: All remaining time; Shall report to AMCC of probation modified as follows: Shall not contact without consent S.S., or re- State of Alaska v. Patrick Takak (3/4/91); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: MCA; by 6 pm on 2/4/11. turn to the residence of S.S., except pursuant to Case Plan; Suspended jail term Filed by the DAs Office 2/7/11. State of Alaska v. Dawn Dominique Ozenna (5/5/92); 2NO-10-662CR Possession, revoked and imposed: 8 days, remanded into custody; All other terms and con- State of Alaska v. Vera M.A. Douglas (8/2/53); Dismissal; Count I: Misconduct In- Control, or Consumption of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21; Repeat Offense; ditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. volving Controlled Substance 4°; Filed by the DAs Office 2/8/11. Date of offense: 10/17/10; Fine: $1000 with $500 suspended; Unsuspended State of Alaska v. Robert Milton (3/30/88); 3AN-07-3267CR Order to Modify or Re- State of Alaska v. Patrick F. Henry (3/17/50); Judgment and Order of Commit- $500 to be paid to the court 8/1/11; License: Driverʼs license or privilege to apply voke Probation; ATN: 110203686; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended ment/Probation; Count 001: Burglary 1- In A Dwelling; Date of offense: 5/17/10; for one is revoked for 90 days; Must immediately surrender any current driverʼs jail term revoked and imposed: 60 days, remanded into custody; All other terms Count 003: Attempted Sex Assault 3- Contact w/Unaware Victim; Date of of- license to the court; Community Work Service: Within 120 days, complete 48 and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. fense: 5/17/10; Count 004: Attempted Sex Assault 3- Contact w/Unaware Victim; hours community work service and give the clerk of court proof of completion on State of Alaska v. Robert W. Milton (3/30/88); 3AN-08-3845CR Order to Modify or Date of offense: 5/15/10; Count 006: Sexual Abuse of Minor 3; Date of offense: the form provided by the clerk; Probation until 2/2/12; Comply with all direct court Revoke Probation; ATN: 110947221; Violated conditions of probation; No Ac- 5/15/10; The following charges were dismissed pursuant to Criminal rule 43(a); orders listed above by the deadlines stated; May not consume inhalants or pos- tion Taken; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment Date of offense: 5/17/10; Charge 005: Sex Assault 3- Contact w/Unaware Vic- sess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, except as pro- remain in effect. tim; Date of offense: 5/15/10; Count 001: 10 years, 4 years suspended; Any un- vided in AS 04.16.051(b). State of Alaska v. Charlene S. Ellanna (1/26/89); Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- suspended time is to be served defendant is remanded; Defendant is to be State of Alaska v. Dawn Ozenna (5/5/92); 2NO-10-668CR Count 1: Assault 4°; bation; ATN: 110702349; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term credited for time already served in this case; Count 003: 1 year, 0 years sus- Date of offense: 11/1/10; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dismissed revoked and imposed: 40 days, remanded into custody; All other terms and con- pended; Any unsuspended time is to be served consecutive to CTN 001; De- by State: count 2 (002); 60 days, 60 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with ditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. fendant is to be credited for time already served in this case; Count 004: 1 year, $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections State of Alaska v. Judith Eningowuk (5/14/74); 2NO-09-341CR Count 1: Other: At- 0 years suspended; Any unsuspended time is to be served consecutive to CTN Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court tempt Misconduct Controlled Substances 4°; Date of offense: 4/6/09; Binding 001 and 003; Defendant is to be credited for time already served in this case; within 10 days; Restitution: Shall pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; Sus- Count 006: 5 year, 0 years suspended; Any unsuspended time is to be served Judgment and shall apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, if eligible, pended Imposition of Sentence; Imposition of sentence is suspended; Defendant consecutive to CTN 001, 003 and 004; Defendant is to be credited for time al- each year until restitution is paid in full; Amount to be determined within 30 days; placed on probation subject to terms, orders and conditions listed below; Forfeit ready served in this case; Police Training Surcharge: IT IS ORDERED that de- Probation until 8/2/12; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; controlled substances to State; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid fendant pay to the court the following surcharge pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; through this court within 10 days; Probation until 2/4/13; Shall comply with all 10 days: Count 001: $100.00; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol. court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations of law. taken to a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of imprison- State of Alaska v. Dawn Ozenna (5/5/92); 2NO-10-671CR Notice of Dismissal; State of Alaska v. Judith L. Eningowuk (5/14/74); 2NO-09-341CR Count 2: Impor- ment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional Charge 001: MCA; Filed by the DAs Office 2/2/11. tation of Alcohol; Date of offense: 4/6/09; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appear- facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, State of Alaska v. David Nattanguk (11/6/83); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ance or performance bond is exonerated; 180 days, 160 days suspended; Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is placed on probation; ATN: 110675007; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked Unsuspended 20 days shall be served with defendant reporting to AMCC by re- Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the defendant pay an additional $100 correc- and imposed: 7 days, remanded into custody; All other terms and conditions of mand date to be set at hearing 4/1/11, 1:30 p.m.; Fine: $3000 with $0 sus- tional facility surcharge; this surcharge is suspended and must only be paid if de- probation in the original judgment remain in effect. pended; Shall pay unsuspended $3000 fine through Nome Trial Courts by fendantʼs probation is revoked and in, connection with the revocation, defendant State of Alaska v. Brandon Apangalook (6/19/93); Possession, Control, or Con- 2/1/12; Forfeit alcohol to State; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is ordered served; DNA sumption of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21; Repeat Offense; Date of offense: pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Po- IDENTIFICATION: If this conviction is for a “crime against a person” as defined 1/7/11; Fine: $1000 with $500 suspended; Unsuspended $500 to be paid to the lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Pro- in AS 44.41.035(j) or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered court 7/1/11; License: Driverʼs license or privilege to apply for one is revoked for bation until 2/4/13; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; to provide samples for the DNA Registration System when requested to do so 90 days; Must immediately surrender any current driverʼs license to the court; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol in any by a health care professional acting on behalf of the state, and to provide oral Community Work Service: Within 120 days, complete 48 hours community work dry or damp community, nor have alcohol in her residence; Defendantʼs person samples for the DNA Registration System when requested by a correctional, service and give the clerk of court proof of completion on the form provided by and baggage are subject to warrantless search at any airport en route to local probation, parole, or peace officer; AS 12.55.015(h); IT IS ORDERED that, after the clerk; Probation until 2/3/12; Comply with all direct court orders listed above option community; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these con- serving any term of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed on probation by the deadlines stated; May not consume inhalants or possess or consume ditions of probation. for 10 years under the following conditions: General and Special Conditions of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, except as provided in AS State of Alaska v. Darren B. Tom (3/12/87); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Probation set, as stated in order; Must register as a Sex Offender. 04.16.051(b). ATN: 110127051; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked State of Alaska v. David H. Moore (6/4/83); 2NO-11-08CR Count 1: Assault 4°; Date State of Alaska v. Roger Oozevaseuk (5/12/83); 2NO-10-767CR Count 1: Assault and imposed: 60 days, shall report to AMCC by 2/5/11 by 4:00 p.m.; All other of offense: 1/2/11; 360 days, 210 days suspended; Unsuspended 150 days shall 4°; DV; Date of offense: 12/19/10; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. be served with defendant remanded to AMCC consecutive to count 002 in this Dismissed by State: count 2 (002); 60 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended case; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 60 days shall be served consecutive to 2NO-11-11CR; Jail Surcharge: $50 with within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until 2/18/13; Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless within 10 days.

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By Jeffrey Erickson mal and more difficult to maneuver. merable shorter races, as well as With the temperature dipping The added snow also added to the difficult training runs. fast and daylight fading, five stal- difficulty in the pass between the two Rookie Roesch had followed wart dog drivers waited for the 3 villages making the going slow and Johnson out of Kaltag, cutting his p.m. start of the 2011 Portage 200 arduous. These trail conditions rest a little, and was only a couple dog race. The 30-year-old race that would have been a challenge on their hours behind with 40 miles to the for various reasons has lost some of own but the temperatures began to be finish line, but could not catch him its luster recently, but is nonetheless the story of the race as the mercury as Johnson finished the race at 9:00 a challenging race run over an 80 continued to plunge. p.m. to grab his first title. mile stretch of the Iditarod Race Towarak faced early problems At the awards banquet Sunday trail. It goes from Unalakleet to with an injury to one of his wheel night it was worth noting that the Kaltag and return. From the races in dogs and wisely chose to return to mushers did not have the normal the 1980s where Iditarod veterans Unalakleet rather than pack the post-race anecdotes of the trail to like Rick Swenson, Susan Butcher, dog the entire way in adverse con- share. They all just mentioned the Clarence Towarak, Jerry Austin and ditions. (Race rules require that extreme cold and how thankful Emmitt Peters joined formidable you finish with all dogs you start they were to finish. This was a local teams in a major mid-distance with – no dog drops.) race that tested survival skills and race to the present day where it is The race continued for the re- internal fortitude, which each ex- faithfully held by the Unalakleet- maining four teams with Johnson hibited in their ability to finish based Norton Sound Sled Dog Club pulling into the early lead that put and to do it with healthy dogs. primarily for local mushers, it is him and hour ahead in the first 40 still an exciting race for dog drivers miles. The trail to the Old Woman and mushing enthusiasts. shelter cabin was decent, dogs were Finish w/times: Unalakleet musher Paul Johnson, fresh and times reflected that, but who is running the Iditarod this year from there on things began to change 1. Paul Johnson 30 hrs. and has dominated the local racing as temperatures edged closer to -40°F 2. Matt Roesch 34 hrs. circuit, led this year’s field. Kusko and the fresh, deep snow took its toll 3. Alex Otten 36 hrs .34 min. 300 veteran Louis Ambrose of St. on dog and man. Where the first 36 4. Louis Ambrose 37 hrs. 36 min. Michael added family bloodlines to miles took three and a half hours, the 5. Donald Towarak Scratch the race. He is the son-in-law of the second 45 took more than nine. By late legendary dog driver Jerry the time the group, led by Johnson, Awards: Austin. Donald Towarak, son of Idi- made their way to Kaltag, tempera- tarod veteran Clarence “Junie” To- tures were near -50°F. Dogs and 1. Paul Johnson $3,000 plus seal- warak, was driving their kennel’s their drivers needed more rest than skin mittens team and two rookies, Matt Roesch normal and a chance to warm up be- 2. Matt Roesch $1750 of Unalakleet and Alex Otten of St. fore heading back to the coast. 3. Alex Otten $1250 Michael rounded out the field. Matt After an almost 4 hour layover, 4. Louis Ambrose $750 was running dogs out of another Un- Johnson again climbed on the run- alakleet kennel (Doug Katchatag), ners and faced the brutal chill. He Halfway prize – Paul Johnson: Large and Alex was driving a second team had pulled in with feet nearing box of local delicacies from Kaltag from the Austin/Ambrose family. frostbite, but had warmed and was Leaving Unalakleet at -20°F was ready to finish the job. With the Top Rookie – Matt Roesch: $100 not too bad with winds very light, but sun rising (but temperatures not), teams didn’t know what they would he headed up the pass and drove Sportsmanship – Alex Otten: Beaver face in the next 30-36 hours. Trail- his team toward home. Pulling into hat breakers had worked from both ends Old Woman his comment was, PORTAGE WINNER—Race win- of the trail to pack deep snow and “That was the toughest night of ner Paul Johnson pulls into Old break up drifts, but more snow had mushing I’ve ever had.” This is Woman shelter cabin on his way fallen and an unusual wind direction saying a lot coming from an Idi- back to Unalakleet. resulted in drifting that was abnor- tarod veteran and runner of innu- Photo by Jeffrey Erickson

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Important information about the $3.4 billion Indian Trust Settlement

For current or former IIM account holders, owners of land held in trust or restricted status, or their heirs

There is a proposed Settlement in Cobell v. Salazar, a class action lawsuit about individual What does the Settlement provide? Indian land held in trust by the federal government. This notice is just a summary. For details, s A $1.5 billion fund to pay those included in the Classes. call the toll-free number or visit the website listed below. s A $1.9 billion fund to buy small interests in trust or restricted land owned by many people. The lawsuit claims that the federal government violated its duties by (a) mismanaging trust s Up to $60 million to fund scholarships to improve access to higher education for Indian funds/assets, (b) improperly accounting for those funds, and (c) mismanaging trust land/assets. youth. The trust funds include money collected from farming and grazing leases, timber sales, mining, and oil and gas production from land owned by American Indians/Alaska Natives. s A government commitment to reform the Indian trust management and accounting system. If you are included in the Settlement, your rights will be affected. To object to the How much can I get? Settlement, to comment on it, or to exclude yourself, you should get a detailed notice at s Historical Accounting Class Members will each get $1,000. www.IndianTrust.com or by calling 1-800-961-6109. s Trust Administration Class Members will get at least $500. Can I get money? s If you own a small parcel of land with many other people, the federal government may ask There are two groups or “Classes” in the Settlement eligible for payment. Each Class includes you to sell it. You will be offered fair market value. If you sell your land it will be returned individual IIM account holders or owners of land held in trust or restricted status who were alive to tribal control. on September 30, 2009. If you believe you are a member of either Class and are not receiving IIM account statements, Historical Accounting Class Members you will need to call the toll-free number or visit the website to register. s Had an open individual Indian Money account (“IIM”) anytime between October 25, 1994 What are my other rights? and September 30, 2009, and s If you wish to keep your right to sue the federal government about the claims in this s The account had at least one cash transaction. Settlement, you must exclude yourself by April 20, 2011. s Includes estates of account holders who died as of September 30, 2009, if the IIM account s If you stay in the Settlement you can object to or comment on it by April 20, 2011. The was still open on that date. detailed notice explains how to exclude yourself or object/comment. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia will hold a hearing on June 20, 2011, Trust Administration Class Members to consider whether to approve the Settlement. It will also consider a request for attorneys’ s Had an IIM account recorded in currently available data in federal government systems any fees, costs, and expenses in the amount of $99.9 million. However, Class Counsel has fee time from approximately 1985 to September 30, 2009, or agreements that would pay them 14.75% of the funds created for the Classes, which could result in an award of $223 million. The Court may award more or less than these amounts based on Owned trust land or land in restricted status as of September 30, 2009. s controlling law. If approved, these payments and related costs will come out of the Settlement s Includes estates of landowners who died as of September 30, 2009 where the trust interests funds available for payment to Class Members. were in probate as of that date. This means you have asked a court to transfer ownership of If you wish, you or your own lawyer may ask to appear and speak at the hearing at your own the deceased landowner’s property. cost. For more information, call or go to the website shown below or write to Indian Trust An individual may be included in one or both Classes. Settlement, P.O. Box 9577, Dublin, OH 43017-4877.

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