Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff SUNSHINE AND ICE—A cabin along the Nome-Council Highway stares out at the extensive sea ice anchored to the coast east of Nome.

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VOLUME CVIII NO. 19 MAY 14, 2009 EPA violations cost NovaGold nearly $900,000

Fine covers sediment releases into three area creeks during mine’s construction

By Tyler Rhodes sions by discharging storm water The owner and operator of the into Rock Creek, Lindblom Creek Rock Creek Mine has agreed to set- and Glacier Creek in violation of tle with the federal government to state water quality standards,” reads the tune of nearly $900,000 for envi- a statement from the U.S. Depart- ronmental violations. ment of Justice. “The companies also According to a U.S. District Court failed to adequately prepare and up- filing May 12, NovaGold Resources date a storm water pollution preven- Inc. has entered into a settlement tion plan and failed to implement and agreement with the Environmental maintain best management practices Protection Agency for what it alleges to control the discharges.” were Clean Water Act violations. The Alaska Gold Co. is a subsidiary of settlement, subject to a public com- NovaGold. The Rock Creek Mine has ment period and court approval, calls sat idle since last fall after NovaGold Photo by Tyler Rhodes for the Canadian mining firm to pay decided to suspend production due to SCARY STORY—Jamison Thrun reads the tale he wrote about a werewolf at the Young Authors’ Show- the federal government $883,628. mechanical and financial shortcomings. case May 6 at the Nome Elementary School commons. Thrun hid the disguised half of his face until the “From April 2007 until September According to Eva DeMaria, a story’s end, which warned of the creature’s continued presence in the area. 2008, Alaska Gold and NovaGold vi- olated their permit on multiple occa- continued on page 4 Wind and sun put the arctic on thin ice

By Sandra L. Medearis These changes come from varia- pushed increasing interest in the sound policies for use of arctic re- ice will not be easy to reverse, Eicken Sea ice grows and shrinks each year tions in the amount of sun reaching north and its resources, raising pos- sources undergoing changing access. said, but we can learn about the pat- in the arctic, with the most coverage in the surface, as well as the amount of sible conflicts in geopolitics. “We have to think about overlapping terns and rates for thin ice or its utter March at the end of the cold, dark pe- solar energy being absorbed and re- Ice expert and professor Hajo uses of the northern waters and plan for disappearance that affects subsistence riod, and the most open water in fall. flected off the water. A change in wind Eicken of the University of Alaska conflicting uses,” Eicken said. animals, brings change in lifestyles In the last several years, the ice patterns lately also shoves ice around Fairbanks addressed these concerns in Recent years have shown smaller and raises transportation and interna- has thinned or totally melted at in patterns that affect ice formation. his lecture May 6 at the UAF North- amounts of sea ice, making some sci- tional territorial issues. The science record rates. This year, satellite ob- Yeah, OK, so why do we give a west Campus in Nome. Eicken and entists to think the Arctic Ocean may community, in partnership with north- servation shows that thinner new ice rat? Shrinking sea ice affects animals other scientists outside of Alaska have be totally without ice in summer ern communities, hopes to gain is replacing old, thicker ice, enabling and people, including negative af- been working with International Polar sometime later this century, although knowledge to share and predict effects various forces to continue to erode fects on subsistence lifestyles. Sea Year and National Science Foundation ice will continue to form on the Arc- to enable northern people to plan and the shield that keeps arctic water ice affects global climates. Changing to determine what sorts of information tic Ocean in winter. from warming. sea ice and navigation patterns have communities and industry need to form The thinning and receding of the continued on page 9 Harvey joins police department, Erickson named ambulance chief

By Laurie McNicholas upon recommendation of the NVAD. Erickson the hearing in a newspaper. The application fee FY 2010 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Pro- Nicholas Harvey was sworn in as Police Of- succeeds Charlie Lean, who recently resigned is $200 if the hearing is held during a regular gram by the Alaska Department of Commerce, ficer I at the Nome Common Council meeting from the post. commission meeting, or $300 if the commission Community and Economic Development was Monday night. He has worked as a Nome Po- The council approved a recommendation by calls a special meeting for the hearing. adopted by the council. The DCCED distrib- lice Department dispatcher since July 2008. the Nome Planning Commission to charge a fee The council adopted a resolution to approve utes PILT payments to cities in the unorganized Proud family members attending the ceremony to ask permission of the NPC to use land for pur- a contract with Resource Data Inc., to perform borough that contain certain federally-owned included his mother, Sandy Harvey. poses other than its zoning designation under the workflow and business requirements for the lands known as “entitlement lands.” PILT pay- A resolution confirming the appointment of City’s new land use law. The process involves a City Clerk and Finance Department. The FY ments to local governments are intended to Vickie Erickson as Volunteer Chief of the public hearing on a conditional use permit ap- 2009 budget provides $9,000 to retain the serv- help offset losses in property taxes due to non- Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department with a plication conducted by the commission after the ices of a computer software professional to as- taxable federal lands within their boundaries. monthly stipend of $500 was unanimously ap- City prepares a hearing notice for posting on the sist with conversion of property tax and sales The federal PILT formula calculates pay- proved by the council. City Manager Josie applicant’s property, notifies adjacent property tax records to a computerized system. Bahnke appointed Erickson to the position owners of the hearing and publishes notice of A resolution to request distribution from the continued on page 9

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Enrollment continues to decline: School district requests level funding from City for FY 2010 budget By Laurie McNicholas den drops in enrollment. Nome for FY 2010. “We know there flow through grants. ing to reduce energy costs. Luthi A drastic decline in students en- “The State gave us help by fund- are a lot of economic question marks Martens emphasized that the cited current work to reinsulate the rolled at Nome Public Schools dur- ing students we don’t have,” Luthi out there and we know we must do $371,000 in fiscal stabilization entire downstairs level of the 14-plex ing the current school year is said, adding that the Department of our best,” he said. “We don’t know funds can be used to supplement but on the Nome-Beltz High School reflected in the district’s budget for Education will again provide some if the 659 [student enrollment pro- not supplant other revenues. She campus. Replacing the elementary the coming year, NPS Superintend- help to NPS in FY 2010. He said jection] will hold in the fall. We tried anticipates a requirement to place school boiler will save a lot of en- ent Rick Luthi told the Nome Com- the State’s “hold harmless” assis- to be conservative. We don’t know them in a revenue fund separate ergy, Martens pointed out. Luthi re- mon Council at a work session on tance is available to a district for a the future. We hope the price of fuel from the NPS general fund so they ported that Margaret Thomas, Monday. He said the NPS FY 2010 maximum of three years. Luthi will hold.” can be tracked closely. Luthi sug- formerly employed at the elementary budget is based on a projected en- credited NPS Business Manager Council member Mary Knodel gested using the stabilization funds school, has moved to the district of- rollment of 659 students, compared Jenny Martens and Assistant Super- asked whether Luthi knows the to replace the boiler at Nome Ele- fice to help identify and contact po- to the anticipated enrollment of 731 intendent Jon Wehde with trimming amount of federal economic stimulus mentary School. tential funding sources for energy students on which the FY 2009 expenses to balance the FY 2009 funds the district will receive. Knodel asked how much NPS will saving projects. budget was based. budget and for developing an FY Martens said NPS expects to receive receive under the State’s education Knodel noted that the NPS FY Only 699 students actually en- 2010 budget that helps shield class- $60,000 in Title I funds, $178,000 funding formula. Based on an en- 2010 budget indicates the mainte- rolled in NPS in September 2008, re- rooms from the impacts of cost-cut- for K-12 special education, $10,000 rollment of 659 students, Martens nance supervisor position will disap- sulting in a $500,000 shortfall in the ting. Wehde will succeed Luthi as for preschool special education, said the district will receive approx- pear, and she asked whether Charles FY 2009 budget as the school year NPS superintendent in July. Richardson plans to retire. Richard- began. The student count is a major “We took a hard look at ex- son, a foreman with 30 years experi- element of the State’s education penses,” Luthi stated. “People are a “We know there are a lot of eco- ence, will advise the administration funding formula for allocating large part of what we deal with. We in selection of a person to fill his po- monies to school districts. Luthi ex- eliminated positions by natural attri- sition and will train his replacement plained that the Alaska Department tion and reduced some. We’ve done nomic question marks out there and before retiring in October, Luthi of Education and Early Development what’s possible. Jon is still looking replied. He said Wehde may develop made up for part of the shortfall for additional changes.” we know we must do our best.” a staff position in the district office under a hold harmless provision for Luthi said NPS is requesting sta- to oversee maintenance and custodial school districts that experience sud- tus quo funding from the City of work and do federal accounting. – NPS Superintendent Rick Luthi Luthi noted that Wehde’s current po- sition as assistant superintendent will Letters to the editor must be signed and not be filled after he becomes the include an address and phone number. Thank yous $6,000 for education technology and imately $7 million. “The final stu- NPS superintendent. and political endorsements are considered ads. $371,000 in fiscal stabilization dent count for funding this year was Councilman Stan Andersen said Note: There were no letters this week. funds—a total of $625,000. She said 662,” she added. some of the stimulus monies will Knodel asked whether NPS is try- continued on page 11 Editorial Pulse of Prosperity

There is somethinga bout the plaintive call of a train whistle calling in the distance at night that is both peaceful and reassuring. The rail- roads are the pulse of our nationʼs economy. The mighty steam loco- motives drove the growth of industry and the development of the western states. Industrial goods and raw materials were transported across the plains and over the mountains. Something happened about 50 years ago when America became obsessed with Interstate Highways. We lost sight of the importance of railroads. Other nations didnʼt. The high speed, energy efficient rail- roads in Europe and Asia put us to shame. We need to reinvent our rails and get back on track for railroad transportation. The Alaska Rail- road is a fine feature that can strike pride in the hearts of Alaskans when they watch diesel engines haul long lines of freight cars into the distance. Itʼs time to build a spur of this fine rail system into the Seward Peninsula. Oh, it wonʼt be cheap. The only thing cheap is the talk about build- ing it, and weʼve been spending words on that account for over 100 years. Western Alaska has a colorful history with railroads. We need to start thinking about economic development coming our way on train tracks. All aboard! —N.L.M.—

Illegitimus non carborundum

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fall and ice depth, breakup of the captains Julias Rexford Sr. and COMMUNITY CALENDAR Yukon and the Kuskokwim rivers de- Thomas Nukapigak caught the whale stroyed the village of Eagle River on for the 250-head community on the May 14 - May 20, 2009 the Yukon and caused severe flood- Chukchi Sea coast. The Alaska Es- EVENT PLACE TIME ing elsewhere. A massive ice jam on kimo Whaling Commission last year Thursday, May 14 the Yukon River pushed house-sized lifted restrictions to allow the village *Tennis Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Alaska chunks of ice into the village of to catch one whale per year. Resident *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eagle in what was called the worst Sophie Henry tells Anchorage televi- *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. News Briefs *Preschool Story Hour Kegoayah Library 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. flooding in 70 years. 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Salazar sides with Bush adminis- *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. includes a significant cut for the De- Community Workshop host by ACSA Nome Elem School 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The American Red Cross of tration regarding polar bear ruling *Family Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. nali Commission, an independent *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY Alaska opened a shelter at the Eagle Secretary of the Interior Ken federal agency designed to provide *City League Volleyball Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Community School for the 65 to 70 Salazar last week announced that he *Overeaters Anonymous meeting Baptist Comm Church 7 p.m. (across from KNOM) critical utilities, infrastructure and Arctic Icans Meeting XYZ Center 7:30 p.m. residents who have been displaced. would retain a special rule made *Swing Dancing with Seiji Nome Rec Center 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. economic support throughout Governor Palin traveled to Fort under the Bush administration in De- *Narcotics Anonymous Behavioral Health Bldg. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Alaska. 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Last year, Interior Secretary *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. amendment in the budget resolution *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 6 p.m. the Kuskokwim. From there, 37 eld- Dirk Kempthorne declared the polar *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 4 p.m. supporting funding for the Denali ers and pregnant women were evac- bear as a threatened species under *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 Commission. They did not set a *Pathways to a Healthy Life video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. uated to Bethel. Most residents of ESA. Critics of the ruling said that *Nutrition Class Prematernal Home 3 p.m. number, Senator Mark Begich’s *Kids Soccer K - 3rd grade Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Stevens Village pre-evacuated, with the ESA should not be used to regu- spokeswoman told The Nome *Circuit Training with Kelly S. Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. only 20 residents remaining. As of late greenhouse gas emissions. The *Kids Soccer 4th - 7th grade Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Nugget. Historically, funding for the *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. press time on Monday, three river polar bear is a species listed as threat- Denali Commission ran $140 mil- *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. watch teams reported active flooding ened for climate change reasons. *Adult Drop-in Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. lion. Obama appropriated $40 mil- *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. in Stevens on the Yukon River and in lion to the Denali Commission, Akiak on the Kuskokwim River. The Palin cleared of ethics complaints Saturday, May 16 keeping it alive, but hobbled the Alaska Department of Environmen- Remember ballot measure 4? Last Bird Outing meet at Nat’l Park Svc Sitnasuak Bldg 7 a.m. health clinic construction program. *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. tal Conservation recommends that all year’s election put a measure before Also not included in the President’s *UMW Thrift Shop Methodist Church 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. residents boil their water prior to the voters that aimed to impose more *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. $3.55 trillion budget proposal are $9 *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 6 p.m. consumption in Aniak, Eagle, Circle, stringent requirements for new hard million for the Village Safe Water *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. Ft. Yukon, Red Devil, Beaver and rock mines – especially the proposed *H20 Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Program and $524 in ground-based *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Stevens Village. 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Room, NSHC 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. and recover Pacific salmon and their in 2005 and 2007. mission last Friday voted unanimously habitat. “Instead, the budget directs Monday, May 18 Eighteen of the 27 AFN board that Palin did not violate any state law this funding for nationwide Endan- *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. members voted to hold the Native gath- by broadcasting her opinion and ar- gered Species Act programs. Salmon *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. ering in Fairbanks. This year, Anchor- gued that the governor has first *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. enhancement must have this fund- *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. age will host the convention, slated to amendment rights to state her position. *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. ing,” said Begich. take place from October 22-24. "I appreciate the commission recog- *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon U.S. Rep. 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continued from page 1 extreme weather conditions. “EPA did not allege that existing storm water fa- compliance officer with the EPA, the cilities at Rock Creek mine are inade- number of discharges violating the quate, nor has EPA alleged that any permit conditions numbered in the harm occurred to fish or wildlife as a hundreds. She said pollutants in the results of Alaska Gold Company’s op- discharges were mainly silt and sed- erations during this period,” reads the iment, noting that since the viola- company press release. tions occurred during construction NovaGold could have been fined as and not actual mining, testing was much as $32,500 per day for each vi- not conducted for heavy metals or olation, according to the government’s other chemicals. complaint. The EPA’s DeMaria said “The construction at Rock Creek the settlement constitutes the second Mine resulted in virtually unchecked largest fine issued for a General Con- runoff of silt and sediment to impor- struction Permit violation in the EPA’s tant fish habitat. Companies taking Region 10, which includes Alaska, on construction projects of this scale Idaho, Washington state and Oregon. need to do so responsibly and in ac- The largest occurred in 2006 against cordance with the law,” Michelle the Idaho Department of Transporta- Pirzadeh, EPA’s Acting Regional Ad- tion for $1.4 million. ministrator in Seattle, said in a pre- “Today’s settlement shows that the pared statement. government will hold accountable NovaGold faulted extreme weather any company that does not fully com- and litigation from environmental ply with storm water requirements,” groups as factors delaying the con- said John C. Cruden, Acting Assis- Archive photo by Diana Haecker struction of the storm water facilities, tant Attorney General for the Justice according to a press release from the Department’s Environment and Nat- MUDDY—This aerial photo shows the Rock Creek Mine in May 2008 as the winter’s heavy snows give company. NovaGold said it has since ural Resources Division. “We expect way to a soggy spring. The Environmental Protection Agency settled with mine owner NovaGold for nearly spent millions on its infrastructure to all companies to take the necessary $900,000 for Clean Water Act violations due to hundreds discharges of silt and sediment into streams from deal with storm water. It says the sys- steps to control storm water discharge April 2007 to September 2008. tem has functioned well in subsequent from their operations.”

Whiskey-fueled gun offense Do you have a small nets at least two years in jail business idea? By Tyler Rhodes prior courtroom appearances, in- A Nome man was sentenced cluding a conviction for sexual as- Monday to at least two years in sault. “Every single one of these Do you want to enhance or prison Monday for brandishing a incidents heavily involved alcohol,” loaded rifle on Front Street in March. Earthman told the court. expand your small business? Superior Court Judge Ben Esch Earthman said the recommended BusinessBusiness grantgrrant oopportunitiespportunities ooff uupp ttoo $$35,000355,000 handed Alvin Amaktoolik, 22, a sentence with at least two years be- NortonNorton SoundSound EconomicE conomon mic Development DevelopmenpmenntCt CorporationCorporation four-year sentence with two years hind bars would hopefully deter suspended and two years probation Amaktoolik from excessive drinking May 11. Before the sentencing, in the future. “The sentence is what Amaktoolik waived his right to a he makes of it,” Earthman said. grand jury and entered a guilty plea Amaktoolik’s attorney, Public De- to one count of felony assault in the fender Kirsten Bey, said in working Small third degree. The charge carries a with the state over potential sentenc- maximum sentence of up to five ing recommendations, her client pre- years in prison and a $50,000 fine. ferred the four-year sentence with BUSINESS Nome Police Department officers two suspended versus a flat three- encountered an extremely intoxi- year sentence. The preferred, and im- INITIATIVE cated Amaktoolik on Front Street posed, sentence could have March 26 carrying a .204-caliber Amaktoolik serving more time if he rifle with a round in the chamber. fails to meet the terms of his proba- 2009 According to the police, Amaktoolik tion. “He does think he can be suc- was taken into custody after attempt- cessful on probation,” Bey said. “I An avenueavenue for individualsindividuals to promotepromote and developdevelop ing to raise the rifle toward the offi- think this [two-year sentence] does bbusinessusiness ventures in an efforteeffort to helphelp alleviatealleeviate socialsocial anandd cers. Police said he also pointed the help with rehabilitation.” rifle at another person. Judge Esch agreed with the sug- ecoeconomicnomic issues facingfacing thethe Norton SoundSound region.region. Police responded to the scene gested sentencing, recommending after getting a report of Amaktoo- Amaktoolik serve his time at the ApplicationsApplicatioons now nowaw availableavaailable at atwt www.nsedc.comwww.nsedcnsedc..ccom lik heading south toward Front Wildwood Correctional Facility in orr ccontact:ontact: Street with the rifle in one hand Kenai. “I will recommend placement TTiffanyiffany M Martinsonartinson KatieKatie PetersonPeterson PaulPaul IvanoffIvanoff IIIIII oorr orr oorr and a bottle of whiskey in another. at Wildwood so you can get more ((888)888) 650-2477650-2477 tiffantiff[email protected]@nsedc.com ((877)877) 938-6542938-6542 [email protected]@nsedc.com (800)(800) 385-3190 pivpivanoff@nsedc.comvanoff@nsedc.com After being apprehended, Amak- treatment,” Esch said. ApplicationsAppplications ar aree due by by July 15, 2009 toolik was transported to Norton Following the sentencing, Esch Sound Regional Hospital to be warned Amaktoolik that the conse- treated for alcohol poisoning. Dis- quences of his actions—beyond trict Attorney John Earthman said being extremely dangerous for the at the sentencing that Amaktoolik’s public—could have proved lethal for blood alcohol content at the time himself. “This is a situation where was above 0.5 percent, a level that you put yourself at risk. It’s entirely NSEDC Nome NSEDC White Mountain NSEDC Unalakleet 4OBLF
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Photo by Tyler Rhodes GREETINGS, NOME—Shari Biscotti, Nome Elementary School's new principal for next year, greets Nome parents, students and residents gathered at a reception for her Monday evening at the school. Nome greets new NES principal By Tyler Rhodes sula Borough School District. A not Sherri Biscotti,” she said. “What Although she may not have call—actually several calls, she flipped every single school I was at known it yet, Nome Elementary said—from departing Superintendent were parents and community in- School’s new principal for the 2009- Rick Luthi changed those plans. volvement. … If you don’t have a 2010 school year got her first taste of “This guy would not let me off the home and a parent connected, you’re life in Nome before she even set foot phone,” she said. Biscotti said she dead in the water.” on the ground. was won over by the description of Biscotti ran with that theme, say- As a thick fog hugged Nome and the community and its kids. ing she would devote substantial en- its environs Sunday, Shari Biscotti “I don’t work for [incoming Su- ergy to getting parent participation at heard the announcement on the perintendent] Jon [Wehde]. I don’t the school. She told parents in the au- Alaska Airlines jet that so many work for the City of Nome. I don’t dience to expect phone calls among Nomeites know all too well. With the work for the State of Alaska. I work other methods of communication. visibility on the ground reduced to for you. I’m accountable to you and She even called out to Richard near nothing, she joined the legions accountable to your kids,” she said. Beneville to go door to door with her of Nome residents who have had to Biscotti was born and raised in to bolster parental interest. fly over Nome back to Anchorage. southern California—a fact she asked Beneville returned the favor later Monday dawned with clearer skies, the audience to not hold against in the evening, recruiting Biscotti in however, allowing Biscotti to arrive in her—and has taught and held admin- front of the audience to act in a play time to attend a welcoming reception istrative positions there for years. Be- should he produce another one in the in her honor at the elementary school fore moving into administrative roles, near future. Needing no time to pon- that evening. Flanked by parents, chil- Biscotti taught in a Head Start pro- der the offer, she said she was game. dren and other community members gram, kindergarten and fifth-grade After her short introduction and munching on desserts provided by the classrooms. She later moved on to a taking a few questions from the au- Nome Parent Teacher Student Associ- couple of mid-level administrative dience, Biscotti mulled about the ation, Biscotti showed no hesitation in jobs before accepting principal posi- room, passing from person to person introducing herself and her expecta- tions in several schools. who wanted to introduce themselves tions for the coming school year. Noting she has worked in public or just say welcome. Biscotti’s comments were pep- schools for 21 years, Biscotti Biscotti said her initial impression pered with jokes. “I don’t take my- touched on stories of taking jobs at of Nome was positive. “I love it,” she self very seriously, but I do take my under-performing schools. Crediting said. Biscotti was to stay in Nome job very seriously,” she said. the involvement of parents and the through Thursday before moving Biscotti said she was nearly ready community, she said those schools here toward mid-July. to take a job as the principal of the were able to turn around. “The thing Tyonek School in the Kenai Penin- that has made my school a success is “What flipped every sin- gle school I was at were parents and community involvement.” – Shari Biscotti, new principal

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She said new coya worked for Nome Eskimo The Norton Sound Health Corpo- Piscoya said Monday. She said she Hughes said Piscoya performed well clinics are also planned for Shaktoo- Community, Bering Straits Native ration’s Board of Directors May 7 fully expected to be bringing a new in that interview. “We are pleased lik, Gambell, Savoonga, Shishmaref, Corp. and the state Department of lopped off the word “interim” that CEO up to speed on the operations that Carol has accepted the position,” Wales and Little Diomede. “That Commerce, Community and Eco- had preceded “President and Chief rather than accepting a contract for Hughes said in a press release. should round out all the villages with nomic Development. Piscoya said Executive Officer” on her nameplate. the position herself. Piscoya’s con- “Carol has done a good job in the po- new clinics,” she said. her ties to Nome, as well as the travel After sorting through more than a tract is for one year, which is standard sition in an acting capacity.” Piscoya said a continued priority and work she did in the region while dozen candidates from the area, other for NSHC, according to the corpora- Born and raised in Nome, Piscoya for the corporation will be to work for under the employ of the state will aid regions of the state and the Lower 48, tion general counsel Rick Helms. has worked at NSHC since 2003. She increased federal funding for the her in new role at NSHC. “The vil- the board of directors selected Pis- Helms said Piscoya’s stint as in- was appointed to be the acting presi- maintenance of village clinics as rap- lages know me, and I know the vil- coya to lead the health corporation. terim CEO gave the board of directors dent and CEO after the former holder idly climbing fuel costs eat away at the lages,” Piscoya said. The former Vice President of Com- ample time to view her performance. of that position, Michael Lake, bottom line. She said funding for the As she starts her tenure as president munity Health Services for the health “It was a good opportunity to see her abruptly resigned just before his one- facilities has been flat for a decade. and CEO, Piscoya lauded the employ- year contract was to expire. Lake took “Each year it is a priority,” she said. ees of the corporation and the board of over for Trevor Colby, who served in Piscoya also said she would focus directors. “In spite of the turnover of the position from October 2006 until on the recruitment of new staff and the CEO, we’ve had a very stable early 2008. At the time he was hired, the retention of those who are al- board of directors,” Piscoya said. Colby was the third CEO brought on at NSHC in the space of a year. Piscoya’s desk on Monday sup- ported several piles of paperwork Alaska Logistics giving a hint to the amount of work on the new CEO’s plate. Tons of steel Barge Schedule and construction materials are on their way to Nome to become part of • Voyage 9002 departs the new Norton Sound Regional Seattle, WA May 15. Hospital. The corporation aims to move into the new facility by 2012. • Voyage 9002 departs Charters available! While that brick-and-mortar project Seward, AK May 22. moves forward, the corporation also June 12. needs to direct attention to the digital • Voyage 9003 departs Seattle, WA world. “We’re required to have elec- • Voyage 9003 departs Seward, AK June 18. tronic health records by 2014,” she said. Piscoya said the hospital wants to Photo by Tyler Rhodes make the transition by the time it moves Tug & Barge Service from Seattle to Western Alaska into its new facility in three years. 1-866-585-3281 • www.Alaska-Logistics.com INTERIM NO MORE—Carol Piscoya is now the official president and The health corporation is also chief executive officer of Norton Sound Health Corp. after a vote by the working to complete or build new board of directors May 7 allowed her to remove the word "interim" from clinics in several of the area’s villages. her title. Piscoya said Teller should already be • State to Alaska’s highest court. She is cur- continued from page 3 rently serving the last year of her second three-year term as Chief Jus- complained filed by Sondra tice of the Alaska Supreme Court. Life experience counts. Tomkins. Tomkins alleged that Palin The current U.S. Supreme Court va- had violated the state ethics act in cancy is due as Justice David Souter Helping others can be a career. forming a political action committee plans to retire at the end of the and in traveling to Indiana near the court’s current term. Although pun- end of the legislative session to make dits predict that the appointment is a speech to a right-to-life group. likely to be a woman in her early 50s Now I’ve retired Tompkins also alleged that Palin and among the Democratic Party’s used her public office for personal ranks, they have not officially dis- from psychiatric gain by establishing SarahPAC. cussed the likelihood of the Alaskan nursing and The governor's attorney Thomas justice to fill the position. Fabe vis- Van Flein said in a written statement ited Nome last year, holding a round- human services, that of 14 ethics complaints filed table brainstorm event dealing with against the governor or her staff, nine juvenile justice and underage drink- but I still love have now been resolved. Another ing issues. learning and five complaints are still pending. Ac- cording to a press release, Palin so Grants headed to Nome and region mentoring those Elizabeth Fleagle, far has spent $500,000 in legal fees Fairbanks The U.S. Department of Homeland training in healing dealing with the flurry of ethics com- Security, Transportation and Safety plaints filed against her. Administration has released careers. $1,158,203 to be divided among the Dana Fabe recommended for U.S. Bethel, Nome and Kotzebue airports Supreme Court for explosive detection systems and Soon President Barack Obama advanced technology X-ray units that will face his first appointment of a will streamline baggage screening Supreme Court judge, and Alaska’s and enhance security capabilities. The junior Senator Mark Begich threw U.S. Department of Housing and an Alaskan name in the ring of can- Urban Development announced In- didates. Begich recommended the dian Housing Block Grants headed to consideration of Alaska Supreme Kotzebue, $1,054,778, to Point Hope, Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe. Fabe $377,218; to Nome Eskimo Commu- has a 33-year legal career in Alaska nity, $814,205 and $363,746 to the and was the first woman appointed Stebbins Community Association. 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BIRD’S-EYE VIEW (above)— Graduates spy down on the crowd as it assembles for the Northwest Cam- pus’ 33rd annual commencement ceremony at Old St. Joe’s May 7. HONORED (left)—Northwest Cam- pus Director Lee Haugen adorns Wilma Brown as she is conferred her master’s degree in education. FLIPPING THE TASSLE (right)— Christopher Aningayou flips the tassle on his cap after his class was awarded general education diplo- mas May 7.

Certificates Amy Johnson Richard Nassuk Degrees Awarded Willis Ferenbaugh Duane Johnson Deanna Noongwook Secondary Licensure Program Erik Johnson Joey Okoomealingok Shaun Kacena Alexandria Okpealuk Master’s Degree General Education Diplomas Francine Kava Ryan Ongtowasurk Christopher Aningayou Wilma Brown Lauren Kasgnoc Irene Otton Playdon Anowlic Master of Education Doreesa Kulukhon-Slwooko Valerie Reamer Lenore Apatiki Allen Lane Jessica Russell Associate Degrees Brittney Bell Marsha Lee Arnold Saccheus Nichole Crowe Sheikea Bright Leroy Martin Derek Saclamana Associate of Applied Science Heather Crain Savannah Martin Rachel Takak Glenda Gologergen William Crain Adrienne Michels Luke Topkok Associate of Applied Science Ashley Crowe Aaron Moses Thomas Waltz Melanie Sagoonick Larry Daniels John Myers Clinton West Associate of Arts John Harrington Rhodes Photos by Tyler Earn Miles @ the 443.4856 (tel) 443.4708 (fax) 1008 E. Front St. Groceries & a whole lot more! Prices effective 5/13/09 - 5/26/09 Western Family Prego Farman’s Cola (only) Spaghetti Pickles Sauce $2.99/ $2.49 $2.99 12 pack each Great for each picnics Reg. Price Reg. Price Reg. Price 12 pack $7.99 Jar $5.49 46 oz jar $9.19

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You know Crowley better than you think. Photo by Sandra L. Medearis

Crowley’s Nome facility employees are deeply involved in their community.

Crowley is more than just a company that supplies you with vital fuel and petroleum products – we’re also your Archive photo by Nancy McGuire neighbors. We work here and play here. Take Cam, for NEW CHIEF—Vickie Erickson, seen in this 2007 file photo, is now the instance. At work, he’s a pro at customer service: this chief of the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department. Crowley fuel truck driver handles everything from home heating fuel to propane deliveries, making sure • Council you stay warm all year long. Away from work, you’re likely to find Cam carving a traditional Eskimo mask, continued from page 1 spring clean-up is scheduled for May forging silver jewelry, or helping to plan the next big 30. Collection sites will be at the event for the Nome Nannok Booster club where he ments based upon the local govern- East End Park, Elementary School, ment’s population and acres of enti- Belmont Point, Recycle Center and is vice president. We’re proud to have Cam as a part tlement lands. Entitlement lands Icy View Fire Hall. The Public of our team. include lands in the National Park and Works department will pick up used National Forest systems, federal lands vehicles, yard debris and old wash- To find out more about how Crowley and its employees administered by the Bureau of Land ers, dryers or refrigerators on request have been making life more enjoyable around here Management, lands dedicated to fed- from May 26 to 29. eral water resources development A picnic to celebrate 50 years of for over 50 years, call 800-977-9771. And to learn more about Crowley’s complete products www.crowley.com projects, and lands withdrawn from statehood is planned for July 4 at 2:30 and services in Alaska, visit . Or ask Cam. the public domain in other categories. p.m. Other events that day will include The council appointed Jeff Dar- the 32nd annual Anvil Mountain Run; ling to the Port Commission. a parade and games on Front Street; ice cream for all; and traditional Upcoming events games of the past such as catch the The council will meet May 18 at greased pig, climb the greased pole to noon for a work session to discuss capture Ulysses S. Grant, kayak races, the City’s FY 2010 budget. The next an ear pull contest, one hand stand, Heating Oil • Diesel Fuel • Gasoline • Jet Fuel • Aviation Gasoline • regular council meeting is scheduled head stand, rock pull and people carry. www.crowley.com Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Alaska’s 50-Year Celebration of State- Propane • Packaged Petroleum Products • Lubricants • Oil Cleanup Products Bahnke said the City’s annual hood Commission is the sponsor. © Crowley Maritime Corporation, 2008 CROWLEY is a registered trademark of Crowley Maritime Corporation 10 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET

Telemetry study to identify spawning sites of Unalakleet River king salmon

By Laurie McNicholas radio-tag in place. Part of the an- spawned above the counting tower, roskey rivers. ends. “By August we’ll have down- A radio-tagging project to track tenna protrudes from the mouth of and almost none that went up the Results of this year’s telemetry loaded the tracking stations and con- Chinook (king) salmon to their the fish, but does not hamper the main stem spawned below the con- study should be available soon after ducted a couple of aerial surveys,” spawning grounds in the Unalakleet movement of the fish in any way. fluence of the Unalakleet and Chi- the king salmon spawning season said Scanlon. River drainage will begin this year in King salmon don’t eat after they late June and run through July. enter fresh water. Brendan Scanlon, Northwest and North Slope area biologist for the Tracking radio-tagged kings Alaska Department of Fish and Scanlon described strategies for Game Sport Fish Division, will di- tracking radio-tagged kings. “We’ll rect the two-year telemetry study. have one tracking station at the “It’s a repeat of the 1996-1997 mouth of the North River and a cou- telemetry project on the Unalakleet ple of tracking stations up the Un- River,” Scanlon said. “Both years alakleet River,” he said. “There are showed that approximately 40 per- two antennas at each station—one cent of the run headed up the North pointing upstream, one pointing River and the remainder went up the downstream. The receiver is pow- main stem.” The North River flows ered by gel cell batteries that are kept into the main stem about four miles charged with solar power.” At the east of Unalakleet. North River tracking station, the Scanlon outlined the following downriver antenna first picks up a plans for this year’s study. A total of signal from a radio-tagged fish, and 150 king salmon are to be radio- as the fish passes the salmon count- tagged at the rate of three to five fish ing tower, the upriver antenna picks per day. “We’ll try to space them out it up, he explained. through the run, but if the run is Scanlon said one of the tracking small, we will put them out as fast as stations on the Unalakleet River will we can,” he said. be located below the tagging site to Photo by Laurie McNicholas The fish will be captured one to detect any radio-tagged king salmon FISH CAMP—Lots of salmon are cut and dried in summer months at this fish camp at the mouth of the Un- two miles above Unalakleet, mostly that may drop out of the drainage. alakleet River. by gillnet. A radio-tag (a transmitter Some salmon sense they are in the with an 18-inch antenna) will be in- wrong river and turn around and serted down the throat, through the leave, he added. esophagus and into the upper stom- Tracking strategies will include ach of each fish, using a polyvinyl aerial surveys with a wing-mounted chloride plastic tube. This antenna to identify the exact spawn- esophageal implant does not require ing locations of the radio-tagged fish. surgery, is very non-invasive and Scanlon cited results of the 1996-97 takes only about 15 seconds to im- telemetry study of Unalakleet River plant into the fish. A sphincter at- king salmon showing that all radio- May 14 - 20, 2009 tached to the stomach holds the tagged fish in the North River Cautious Capricorn. Good minds think A little birdie lets Yep, Libra. Your You know you alike, and your you in on a secret. hunch is right, and should throw your supervisor thinks Guard it with your something is up at reservations to the your idea rocks. life, Cancer. Your home. Don’t bother wind and trot down a Congratulations, desk at work begins snooping. The reveal new path, but you Aries. You’re a star. piling up with is just around the just can’t. Look to a A flash of the past assignments. Learn corner, and you’re December 22– friend for March 21– starts you on the June 22– to delegate and share September 23– gonna like it. January 19 motivation. April 19 road to self- July 22 the load. October 22 discovery. & You connect Picky, picky, Taurus. Tsk, tsk, Leo. You You misunderstand a instantly with a new You are much too open mouth and question at home, face. Invite them out concerned with the insert foot once and chaos ensues. to lunch, Aquarius, details and are again with a dear Take it in stride, and get to know missing out on the friend. Make an Scorpio. You’ll be a them better. You will big picture. A new apology and vow to better listener next be working with menu offers you a yourself not to let it time. A recipe January 20– them a lot. A candid April 20– wider range of July 23– happen again. A October 23– requires some major February 18 letter sets a matter May 20 choices. August 22 deadline draws near. November 21 altering. straight.

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To be of all your things independently, in- who should be able to help. “We’ll third and fourth grades, 1:23.5 for school will soon be over, the impor- tance of providing opportunities for successful, early learners often need cluding your homework folder! take it,” Luthi replied. fifth grade classes; and 1:16, sixth reminders over and over again. Reese’s mom helps him by asking “Why is there an assistant princi- grade. Hailey’s mom shows her that him to recall details such as “who, pal at the high school when there are Based on tentative schedules and schoolwork is a priority by writing what, when, where and why” every- more kids at the elementary school?” projected student enrollment, next Starting comments and placing stickers or day. This shows Reese that his mom asked Knodel. year the teacher/pupil ratio will be gold stars on completed homework. thinks school is important, and it The amount of activity at the high 1:12 for junior high students and Strong Hailey’s homework comes back to helps Reese to recall details about his school, the level of discipline and in- 1:15 for high school students, Luthi Early Childhood school completed and marked as a day. Retelling a story in sequential teraction with children of those ages reported. Education job well done. order is a very important early read- requires more one-on-one attention Councilman Randy Pomeranz Owen J.’s mom comes to the ing skill. to deal with issues, Luthi explained. asked whether the community classroom every Friday to check in When Bethany’s mom has a holi- Without an assistant principal, the schools position had been cut from with the teacher to see how every- day off from work, she volunteers in principal would not have time to be the general fund budget and rein- thing is going. What is the new our classroom and reads to groups of an instructional leader, he added. stated with grant monies. Luthi ver- your child to be successful in school word-wall word this week? What is students. She lets the children pick Noting that a high school business ified that the position would no continues to be of utmost impor- the theme this month? This shows the books for her to read aloud. She education teaching position had been longer be included in the general tance. Owen that his mom thinks school is engages the children by asking ques- eliminated in the FY 2010 budget, fund budget, and that Wehde had Recognizing that parents are the important. It is an excellent idea to tions. For example: “Why did all the Andersen asked what the position found grant monies to fund it for one first and most important teacher in a check in with your child’s classroom other ducks make fun of the ugly had entailed. Luthi said the person more year. child’s life, summer is a good time teacher on a regular basis. duckling? “How do you think he felt in the position had taught accounting Noting that the FY 2010 budget to foster skills necessary for a child Ada’s mom has a place for every- when they made fun of him?” Re- for two to three periods along with allocates $1.3 million for heat and to be successful in school and thing in their home. Ada has a basket calling story details helps students one or two technology courses and electricity, councilman Jerald Brown throughout life. to put things in and a hook for her with comprehension. had produced the yearbook. Next said there must be a way to reduce The following are ways that I outdoor clothing. She has tubs for Aver’s mom has taught her self year there will be 1.5 technology po- energy costs at NPS in the long run. have observed parents help their this and totes for that. For Ada, sitions instead of three, and an in- He acknowledged that shortage of children become successful learners. everything has a place and that has continued on page 13 structor in one of the remaining funds is a barrier, but said it makes These suggestions can be used over positions will teach three technology no sense to keep paying for high en- the summer and throughout the classes at the high school, Luthi said. ergy costs instead of investing in en- school year. Andersen asked what the NPS so- ergy-saving alternatives. Johnathan L.’s mom makes sure cial worker does. Luthi said the ele- Luthi agreed with Brown and he is on time to school every single In memory of mentary school social worker has said Wehde and Margaret Thomas day. Johnathan is learning the im- done wonderful things and has coor- are working to find funds for that portance of his education and being BONNIE JUNE dinated with local staff of the Alaska purpose. punctual. Dept. of Health and Social Services. JOHNSON A half-time position for testing and assessment at the high school has been eliminated, so next year the so- cial worker will divide her time be- Happy tween the elementary school and high school to deal with students who have problems with substance “golden” abuse and at home, Luthi added Mayor Denise Michels asked if birthday the State requires a social worker in the district. “No,” Luthi replied. “Counselors Son/ are hard to come by and are trained in specific areas.” They are able to get help for kids with alcohol and Brubby! drug abuse problems and shattered homes, he explained. Councilman Jon Larson asked for information on the teacher-student Love from: Mom, your ratio at NPS. Unable to provide a Even though it's been two long years, you're still missed and detailed response during the work sisters, Grammy, thought of every day... never forgotten. Wonderful mom & session, Luthi later obtained the in- grandma, you are etched into our hearts forever. 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Wednesday: Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m./Ladies’ Bible Study, Mens’ Fraternity & Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. Join Anna every Wednesday: Youth Group 7 p.m. (call 443-7218 for location) best of today’s Praise Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 - 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church & Worship record- Saturday evening at 9 5th & Bering, 443-5295 Sunday School 10:30 a.m./Morning Worship 11 a.m. ings. It’s all yours on pm, followed by River of Life Assembly of God, 443-5333 Sunday School 10 a.m. The All Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. a show we call, Therese Milano and Wednesday Night Service 6:30 p.m. Worship St. Joseph Catholic Church, 443-5527 Top Nine at Nine, complete at 10 on KICY. 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Ensure that all and alcohol free Native Village of Unalakleet plant facilities and equipment are maintained and individual. P.O. Box 270 detached rental unit. in functioning order. Maintain equipment and facil- Unalakleet, AK 99684-027 1002 Front Street - $370,000 ities per OSHA regulations. Coordinate and facili- Applications are available at WWW.NSEDC.com, Phone: (907) 624-3622 *3br home with 1br guest house tate plant improvements as Nome Job Service, NSEDC Fax: (907) 624-3621 Greenhouse, shed, large lot necessary. Supervise facilities intern(s). Other du- offices and Village Liaisons. We expect to fill E-mail: [email protected] ties as assigned. these positions quickly. **New Listing** 405 E Tobuk Alley - $245,000 Qualifications: Certification in the safe use and op- Please apply early. 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Individual must be responsible, a self- SALARY: DOE / ExemptWORK SCHED- work independently, sometimes alone; have the starter and available ULE:Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; ability to multi-task; proficiency in MS Office pro- to work overtime, in the evenings and weekends. may vary due to travel and after hours work grams; must be willing to work shifts and overtime Qualifications: Training and experience in at BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB:Administers and and submit to a background investigation. least one of the following oversees the day-to-day operations of the Native fields: Plumbing, Electrical, Refrigeration. Village. Is directly involved in strategic and long- Closing Date: Open until filled MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” term planning; oversees and monitors the Villageʼs NOW taking applications for one-bedroom Job Title: Tender Vessel Captain financial viability through contract agreements; Applications may be obtained from Job Description: In charge of a Fishing Ten- identifies and pursues funding from the Federal City Hall 443-6663, Nome Job Service unfurnished apartments, heat included der used for buying Government and other sources. Monitors the or through our website at www.nomealaska.org. and transporting live crab. pulse of the organization and maintains a good Fax completed applications to 443-5349 or de- “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” Qualifications: Six Pack highly desirable, familiar- working relationship with the staff, the community liver to City Hall. •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided ity with Norton Sound waters, ability to work with a and other government agencies. Is responsible For more information call Dana Handeland at •Rent based on income for eligible households diverse crew, ability to comply with Coast Guard for assuring that thedaily activities are conductedin 443-6621. • Regulations. Must be a clear headed drug and al- accordance with the by-laws, resolutions and poli- Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development cohol free individual. cies of the Native Village ofUnalakleet. Reports Note: The City of Nome is an Equal Opportunity 515 Steadman Street, Nome directly to the Unalakleet IRA Council. Employer. Job Title: Crewman/ Seaman/ Trainee QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Experience 5/14-21 EQUAL Job Description: Under the direction of the Cap- in executive, manager, or administrative position; OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Trooper Beat (907) 443-5220 PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 On April 15, at approximately 1 p.m., Alaska On May 4, at approximately 3:30 p.m., AST re- Local air carriers were notified and requested to Michael Eaton, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 State Troopers and Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and ceived a report that Brandon Mike, 17, of Stebbins, be on the look out for Blodgett during flight over Drug Enforcement intercepted a box that had been and Michael Pete, 17, of Stebbins, were overdue the area. On May 8, Blodgett had still not re- shipped to Shishmaref that contained alcohol. from a hunting trip. A hasty team was sent out turned to Nome. Nome Volunteer Search and The investigation is ongoing. from Stebbins. The hasty team located Brandon Rescue and Teller Search and Rescue groups Mike and Michael Pete approximately 15 miles were contacted. Both groups determined that On April 24, Alaska Wildlife Troopers in An- south of Stebbins, on foot, wet, cold and hungry. search via snow machine or ground bases equip- chorage issued a citation to Clorissia Raymond for Mike and Pete had encountered overflow and had ment would be extremely difficult and dangerous failure to return her Nome Subdistrict Subsistence to abandon their snowmachines. No injuries were due to the conditions. Weather has precluded an Fishing Permit by the appropriate time per the con- reported. aerial search. Once weather conditions improve ditions of the permit. search aircraft will be launched to search the area On May 4, at 8:30 p.m., Village Public Safety for Blodgett. On April 29, at approximately 11 a.m., Gideon Officer John Peratrovich received a report of a dis- Editorʼs note: On Friday night around 6 Okpowruk, 23, of Shishmaref was arrested on an turbance in Savoonga. Subsequent investigation p.m. a Bering Air plane with emergency per- outstanding arrest warrant for failing to appear for led to the arrest of Martha Kiyuklook, 44, of sonnel on board located Blodgett 60 miles out- court. Okpowruk was transported and lodged at Savoonga, for Violation of Conditions of Release side of Nome near Canyon Creek. He was Anvil Mountain Correctional Center. and Harassment II. Kiyuklook was remanded to taken into Nome by helicopter but refused the AMCC. transport to Norton Sound Hospital. Nome Po- On April 29, at approximately 4 p.m., AST in- lice and Troopers took him to Norton Sound tercepted a bag containing alcohol headed to St. On May 5, at 8:43 a.m., AST received a report Hospital under Title 47 protective custody. He Michael. The investigation revealed Alice Milton of inmates fighting at the AMCC. Tanya Frankson, was treated for hypothermia and frostbite. ) was bringing the alcohol to St. Michael. A sum- 21, of Point Hope, was subsequently charged with mons for Importation of Alcohol was requested. Harassment II; and Delight Aukon, 22 of Elim, was On May 6, at 10:00 a.m., AST received a re- subsequently charged with Disorderly Conduct. port of a disturbance in Savoonga. A male juvenile During the first week of May, the following in- was subsequently charged with Minor Consuming dividuals were issued citations by AWT in Nome On May 6, at about 11:35 a.m., Jeremiah Pete, Alcohol and Disorderly Conduct. for failure to return Alaska Department of Fish and 29, of Stebbins, was in the Nome AST office filling Game permit reports at the appointed time: out paperwork and he was observed to have an On May 7, at approximately 5:49 a.m., Michael Mayak, Michael Walker, Thomas Noy- odor of alcohol coming from his breath and per- Stephan Apangalook, 18, of Gambell was held at akuk, Troy Miller, Reece Madden, and Danny son. Investigation revealed Pete was released the Gambell Police Department for his safety due Aukon. May 5, 2009 on conditions in Nome District Court to his level of intoxication. Stephan Apangalook case 2NO-09-233CR, original charge Furnishing was also issued a summons for Minor Consuming On May 2, at about 7:37 p.m., the Saint Alcohol to Minors. Peteʼs conditions of release in- and violating his probation conditions by consum- Michael VPO received a report of a disturbance cluded not to possess or consume alcohol. Pete ing alcohol. outside a Saint Michael residence. As the VPO was arrested for Violation of Conditions of Release responded he observed Warren Elachik, 29, of and lodged at AMCC. On May 9, at 7:45 a.m., AST received a report Saint Michael, assaulting his girlfriend. Elachik of a disturbance in Gambell. Stephen Apanga- was arrested for Assault IV and additionally On May 6, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Kellen look, 18, of Gambell, was subsequently charged charged with probation violation when it was de- Okpealuk, 20, of Wales, was arrested on an out- with Minor Consuming Alcohol and Probation Vio- termined heʼd been drinking alcohol. Elachik will standing arrest warrant for Burglary I. Kellen Ok- lation. be telephonically arraigned then transported to pealuk was transported to AMCC. Nome. On May 9, at 5:15 p.m., AST received a report Home for sale, 9.5 miles down On May 7, at 3:30 a.m., Tenadore Oozeva, 35, of a disturbance in Gambell. Subsequent investi- On May 2, at about 10 p.m., Nome AST was of Gambell was arrested after investigation re- gation led to the arrest of Travis Kaningok, 23, of advised Carlson Tingook, 48, of Teller, was over- vealed that he violated his probation conditions by Gambell, for Probation Violation. Kougarok Road, 2.5 acres, 2 bedroom due from Nome. AST was advised Tingook consuming alcohol. headed to Teller from Penny River by snow ma- On May 10, Nome ABADE contacted Andrew and 2 bath. $225,000.00 OBO chine on May 2, at about 9 a.m. and had not made On May 7, at approximately 11 a.m., Steven C. R. Weyiouanna, 26, of Nome, at a local air car- it to Teller. A search and rescue team from Teller Longley, 48, of Nome, reported that Robert D. rier in Nome. Incident to contact, 3-750ml bottles was authorized and a family member was check- Blodgett, 31, of Nome, was overdue from a snow- of alcohol were removed from his person. Contact phone 907-304-1650 or email ing the Nome area. On May 3, at about 9:30 a.m., machine trip. Longley reported that Blodgett had Charges will be forwarded to Office of Special Nome AST was advised Tingook was in Nome. left Nome on a snowmachine on May 4, and was Prosecutions and Appeals. supposed to return on May 6. Longley is familiar [email protected] On May 4, at approximately 9 a.m., AST con- with the area and had adequate survival equip- On May 10, at 2:10 p.m., AST received a re- tacted Stanley Milligrock, 26, of Wales, at a local ment. Weather conditions were warm and travel- port of an intoxicated man with a firearm in Gam- airline. The investigation revealed that Stanley ing in the area via snow machine has been bell. Ernest Apangalook, 26, of Gambell, was Milligrock was taking alcohol to Wales. A sum- extremely slow due to open water leads on rivers, subsequently arrested for Misconduct Involving mons for Importation was requested. and poor snow conditions. A friend of Blodgett left Weapons IV, and Criminal Trespass I. Nome on his own to look for Blodgett on May 7. Legals IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR change from (current name) Nathaniel Michael Nome, Alaska Looking for a new best friend THE STATE OF ALASKA Wukovich to Nathaniel Michael Appolloni. A 09-I02-SOL-00003 SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME hearing on this request will be held on May 28, All Sub and Supplier Quotes Due by: Thursday CASE NO: 2NO-09-00100CI 2009 at 4:14 pm at Nome Courthouse, 113 May 28, 2009 @ Noon (AKST) or new family member? ORDER FOR HEARING, Front Street PO Box 1110 Nome, AK. Scope letters and expressions of interest should PUBLICATION AND POSTING 4/23-30-5/7-14 be faxed by May 25, 2009. In the Matter of a Change of Name for: Kiewit Building Group Inc. Matthew Thomas Wukovich, INVITATION TO BID 1577 C Street, Suite 101 Grubby found a family! Current name of Minor. SUB/SUPPLIER BIDS REQUESTED FOR: Anchorage, AK 99501 Notice of Petition to Change Name New Norton Sound Regional Hospital Grubby’s friends are waiting A petition has been filed in the Superior Court Nome, Alaska - Sol. #09-102-SOL-00003 Phone: 907-222-9350 (Case # 2NO-09-00100CI) requesting a name Fax: 907-222-9380 for you at the shelter, come change from (current name) Matthew Thomas BIDS DUE: May 27, 2009 @ 3:00pm We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and re- Wukovich to Matthew Thomas Appolloni. A SUBMIT BIDS TO: quest subcontractor and supplier quotes from all and see who is available for hearing on this request will be held on May 28, Bering Straits Development Co./ Neeser Con- interested small business concerns (incl. ANCs 2009 at 4:14 pm at Nome Courthouse, 113 struction, Inc. JV and Indian Tribe), including Veteran-Owned, Front Street PO Box 1110 Nome, AK. Attn: George Tuckness Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, adoption! Grubby 4/23-30-5/7-14 2501 Blueberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503 Small Disadvantaged, and Woman-Owned enter- Phone: 907-276-1058 prises. FREE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE Fax: 907-276-8533 5/7-14-21 Adopt a pet and get a bag of dog/cat food from OF ALASKA [email protected] Notice SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME We are an Equal Opportunity Employerand re- The American Recovery and Reinvestment Doctor Leedy and the Nome Kennel Club. Dog food, cat CASE NO: 2NO-09-00101CI quests bids from Small Businesses: Act of 2009 (ARRA) provided additional funds ORDER FOR HEARING, American Indian/Alaska Native Firms, Small Dis- to the Emergency Food and Shelter National food, cat litter and other donations are always welcome PUBLICATION AND POSTING advantaged Business Firms, Board Program (EFSP) for the following juris- In the Matter of a Change of Name for: HUB-Zone Firms, Women-Owned Firms, Vet- dictions: Fairbanks North Star Borough, Nome at the Nome Animal Shelter! Nathaniel Michael Wukovich, eran-Owned Firms, & Census Area, Northwest Arctic Borough, Current name of Minor. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Firms Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, and Yukon- Notice of Petition to Change Name 5/7-14-21 A petition has been filed in the Superior Court SUB/SUPPLIER BIDS REQUESTED continued on page 13 Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet • 443.5212 or 443.5262 (Case # 2NO-09-00101CI) requesting a name Norton Sound Regional Hospital THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 13

• Starting Strong

continued from page 11 a very excited and proud narrator for with real reasons to write. She helps Thrun.” Macey’s parents understand the our kindergarten class play. Confi- to write shopping lists, invitations, Owen M.’s mom volunteers her importance of reading for 20 minutes discipline by providing her with time dence in one’s self and abilities are letters to family and friends, even time by keeping track of Scholastic every day with their child. Macey and opportunities to practice telling fantastic early skills. notes to the teacher requesting to be book clubs from her home. She also reads everyday and it sure does show a story over and over again. Aver was Alicyn’s mom and dad provide her kept indoors for recess. This encour- makes it a point to purchase books in class. Turning off the television ages early learners to make connec- through the class club so that our and video games and getting down to tions between speaking and writing. class earns free books. This type of the business of reading sometimes Kids want to be just like the adults in involvement supports an entire class- can be hard, but it is absolutely nec- •More Legals their lives. If they see you writing, room full of eager readers. essary. they will want to write as well. When Sarah K.’s mom reads with Research shows that the most im- continued from page 12 of government, (2) have an accounting system, (3) practice nondiscrimination, (4) have demonstrated Joshua’s mom and dad have com- students, she reminds them to run portant variable in a child’s success Koyukuk Census Area. the capability to deliver emergency food and/or municated their confidence in him by their finger below the words as they in school is parental involvement in a The selection will be made by a National Board shelter programs, and (5) if they are a private vol- that is chaired by the Department of Homeland untary organization, they must have a voluntary encouraging him to try his best until read. She helps them to pronounce child’s education. You do not need to Securityʼs Federal Emergency Management board. Qualifying organizations are urged to he is successful. They are always each word very distinctly and then go far to find great ideas and sugges- Agency (FEMA). The National Board is charged apply. to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to Public or private voluntary agencies interested available to help Josh with home- asks the child how many words were tions on how to help your child to do help expand the capacity of food and shelter pro- in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Pro- work, supporting him and proudly in the sentence. She has observed her the best he or she can in school. grams in high-need areas around the country. gram funds must contact United Way of the A Local Board will determine how the funds are Tanana Valley at 907-452-7211 extension 24 for displaying and sharing his work and child’s teacher in the classroom and Summer is a perfect time to practice to be distributed among the emergency food and an application. The deadline for applications to be progress with friends and relatives. has incorporated great read-aloud ac- so that they are ready for school and shelter programs run by local service agencies in received is May 29, 2009. various areas. The Local Board is responsible for 5/14 Joshua has gone from saying “I tivities when volunteering in the ready to learn. See you all in the fall! recommending agencies to receive these funds can’t,” to “I’ll try my best, Mrs. classroom. and any additional funds available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: (1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units Seawall Notice of Koyuk 5/5 gation. Gary Cantrell, DOB: 10/7/83, was arrested and 5/8 booked into AMCC for Violating Conditions of Re- Nicholas Anasogak, DOB: 12/29/75, was arrested lease. and booked into AMCC for Violating Conditions of Native Corporation Jennifer Russell, DOB: 1/5/81, received a citation Probation. for Failure to Provide a Child Seat. 5/9 Christian Clark, DOB: 9/1/74, received a citation Colombus Sobocienski, DOB: 2/23/73, was ar- for Expired Registration. rested and booked into AMCC for Driving while (KNC) Shareholders Kimberly Iyakitan, DOB: 6/1/67, was arrested and under the Influence of Alcohol and Misconduct In- booked into AMCC for Violating Conditions of Re- volving a Controlled Substance in the Sixth De- lease. gree. Annual Meeting Colombus Sobocienski, DOB: 2/23/73, was issued Larry Custer, DOB: 4/21/76, was arrested and a citation for an Objectionable Animal. booked into AMCC for Theft in the Fourth Degree. 5/6 5/10 Ryan Antoghame, DOB: 10/16/76, was arrested Melinda Erickson, DOB: 3/6/75, was arrested and and booked into AMCC for Assault in the Fourth booked into AMCC for Assault in the Fourth De- Degree, Domestic Violence, and Violating Condi- gree, Domestic Violence. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the KNC Annual tions of Release. 5/11 Gary Amarok, DOB: 3/4/74, was arrested and Catherine Kakaruk, DOB: 8/3/74, was issued a ci- Shareholders Meeting will be held on Saturday, May booked into AMCC for Probation Violation. tation for Illegal Parking. 5/7 During this reporting period, we had ten persons Aloysius Muktoyuk, DOB: 5/19/71, was arrested transported to the hospital for a Title 47 Protective 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Koyuk Community Hall and booked into AMCC for two counts of Assault Custody Hold. 4th Degree Domestic Violence, Violating Condi- tions of Probation, and Interference with Investi- for the following purposes: Election of (3) Board of Directors & and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 SOLICITATION NOTICE RFP-NVOS-09-CPA-01 NATIVE VILLAGE OF SHAKTOOLIK (NVOS) CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) SERVICES CONTRACT 8S For 8S AUDIT-BOOKREVIEW NVOS intends to enter into a contract for professional CPA 20W 223W 22W 21W services for the auditing requirements of the Single Audit Act. Lands Closed to Hunting and Guiding The successful firm will act as NVOS’s Project Technical in the Vicinity of Golovin Bay Representative to provide professional service to evaluate Golovin NativeCorrporation 9S compliance with the Single Audit Act requirements; 99S (Private Lands) Prepare the annual audit report with government auditing AlaskaNativeAllottment standards (GAGAS); Determine whether the financial (Private Lands) statements and schedules of expenditures of Federal r i awards are presented fairly; Follow up on prior year audit River Fish R kkR Contact: Golovin NativeCorporation findings; Designate auditee as low risk, if applicable. River (907)779-3251 er cchauik The solicitation package will be available for distribution Kac by mail, fax, or e-mail, beginning MAY 6, 2009. Responses . r 10S must be submitted in the format specified in the C solicitation, and must be received no later than 5 p.m. on 10S kC enik MAY 27, 2009 Golovin LLagoon CheeC Requests for solicitation documents must be directed to Karlene Sagoonick, Tribal Coordinator Native Village of Shaktoolik

P.O. Box 100 . GOOOLOVIN r y C 11S Shaktoolik, AK 99771 llee inn [email protected] cK 11S M (907) 955-3701 phone (907) 955-2352 5/7-14-21

Arctic ICANS — A nonprofit cancer 12S Golovin Bay 1-800-478-9355 survivor support group. 12S nt PoiPPoint Rooocky P Arctic ICANS next meeting The Nome Cancer support group will meet at the XYZ Center on NNOTICE TO SPORT HUNTERS, GUIDES & PILOTS

rbyrby TThe Pubilc is reminded that lands within the shaded Daa ppe Da Thursday, May 14 • 7:30 p.m. areas on the map are predominantly privately owned Ca 13S by Golovin Native Corporation and its Shareholders. Relay for Life event Sport hunting by non-shareholders, guides and their cclients, and hunting by aaircraft is NOT ALLOWEED ON CCORPORAATTION LAND. For more information call 443-5726. 21W 20W 14 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET Saying it Sincerely

By Pastor Julie Yoder Elmore Community United Methodist Church for the Nome Ministerial Association

Reference: John 10:11-18 “I am the Good Shepherd,” Jesus says in John 10:14. “I know my own and my own know me.” What a comfort to know that God hears our voice, but if Jesus/God is the good shepherd, how do we know when we hear God’s voice? For some of us God’s voice is plain and audible, just as if we were speaking from one human to another. For others of us, God speaks through other people or nature. For others of us still, God speaks through art or a multitude of other ways. Perhaps God speaks to us in several different ways each time. For some of us, tears well up in our eyes when we feel a strong presence of God and sense that God is trying to communicate something to us in that time, in that place. For others of us it still remains a mystery. The possibilities are endless. God wants a relationship with us – individually and as humanity. Being in a relationship with God is like being in a relationship with other people or with our pets. We have to work hard at those relationships. To be in a good relationship with someone, there is mutual giving and receiving, in other words, reciprocity. Relationships change over time. Trust is built, some- times there is pain and hopefully there are many more times of joy and ful- fillment. Relationships change when someone moves to a different city, town or village. Time spent communicating is important whether it be on the phone, e-mailing, texting, chatting, talking, using a web camera. A lot of work and sacrifice has to be made to maintain this long distance relationship. Relationships change when something bad happens and people no long want to see one another. Pets need to be fed, cuddled, and petted in order for a good mutual relationship. Our relationship with God is much the same. We have to work at our re- lationship with God. The difference in that relationship is that God will never leave or forsake us. We can work on our relationship with God through prayer, through reading the Bible, through devotional times, through jour- naling, through taking a walk in nature or in town, just being still in the pres- ence of God. We can be in relationship with God through song or playing our favorite musical instrument. The possibilities are endless. How is your relationship with God? Are you in tune with what God is try- ing to say to you in this time and this place? The good news is that even when we falter on our part of the relationship, God sticks with us. Even when we, like sheep stray, God is seeking to bring us back to the fold. Thank God for such a Good Shepherd!

Photo by Tyler Rhodes JUST A DRILL—Rena Booshu of the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department and Jerry Steiger of the vol- unteer Fire Department tend to Jessica Saclamana during a disaster drill May 8. The drill involved multiple agencies to practice working together to respond to emergencies on a larger scale.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE for the Year 2009, listing Delinquent Real Property Taxes for the Years 2006 & 2007. TAKE NOTICE that on or about the 28th Day of April, last-known owner of the property as their and attorney's fees. 2009, the City of Nome filed in Superior Court at Nome, name appears on the foreclosure list. Second Judicial District, State of Alaska, a certified copy The foreclosure list is available for public inspection at the of the foreclosure list for the years 2006 & 2007, together During the time of publication of the foreclosure list, and Clerk's Office in City Hall, Nome, Alaska, at 102 Division with a Petition for Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. up to the expiration of the statutory period for redemption, the Street, Nome, Alaska 99762. PAYMENT IN FULL OF THE Notice will be given by four weekly publications of the property listed on the foreclosure list may be redeemed by TOTAL AMOUNT SHOWN ON THE FORECLOSURE foreclosure list in The Nome Nugget weekly newspaper on payment in full for all taxes, penalties, and interest due and LIST PLUS INTEREST, PENALTIES, AND A PROPOR- April 30 and on May 7, 14, 21, 2009. In addition to pub- owing on the parcel(s) sought to be redeemed together with TIONATE SHARE OF THE COSTS OF FORECLOSURE lication, a notice will be mailed, postage prepaid, to the payment for a proportionate share of the costs of foreclosure, MUST BE MADE BEFORE ANY PROPERTY WILL BE including but not limited to, the costs of publication, mailing, REMOVED FROM THE FORECLOSURE LIST. CITY OF NOME, ALASKA 2006-2007 FORECLOSURE LIST 2006 2007 GRAND OWNER OF RECORD TAX LOT # LEGAL TAX TAX PENALTY INTEREST* TOTAL**

Apok, Martha (Estate) c/o Sharla Pate 001.121.31 South ½ of Lot 12, B 48 NT 814.00 65.12 115.08 994.20 Aukon, Danny Wayne Jr. & Barbara Lee 001.151.02A Lot 13A, B 31 NT 685.30 685.30 109.65 248.44 1728.69 Ayek, Mary (Estate) c/o Sylvester Ayek 001.121.02 Lot 2, B 46 NT 1009.84 73.71 1083.55 The Cooperative Small Boat Fishermans Association of Alaska 001.411.24 Lot 49, B 57 NT 372.22 0.98 373.20

Eaton, Mike, Gloria & Lorriane 001.281.64 Lot 25A, B 27 Official plat 83-22 of U.S. Survey 451 596.20 596.20 95.39 216.14 1503.93 Eberl, Hatto H. 001.119.06 Lot 6, B 119 NT 333.30 26.66 47.12 407.08 Eberl, Hatto 001.221.08 L 4A and the Westerly 14 feet of Lot 5A, B 92 NT 193.60 193.60 30.98 70.19 488.37 Eberl, Hatto 001.221.08A Lot 5A, B 92 NT 1059.30 1059.30 169.49 384.03 2672.12 Lot 8A, B 30 of the replat of Lots 5,6,7,8,9 & Eberl, Hatto 001.241.31A N.1/2 of L10 excepting the East 25’, NT 1538.90 123.11 217.56 1879.57 Hager, John & Tina 198.2.181 Lot 4A Flat Creek Subdivision 1773.20 1773.20 283.71 642.83 4472.94 Halladay, Duffy 001.231.28 North 65’ of the South 97’ of Lot 1, B 65 NT 650.10 52.01 91.91 794.02 Hoogendorn, Betty Ann 198.2.250 Section 24 MS # 1120 East Bench Placer 2788.50 223.08 394.21 3405.79 Kakik, Sam & Zarcone, Beatrice Lee, 001.311.15 West ½ of Lot 11 & all of Lot 12, B 96 NT 1083.50 1083.50 173.36 392.80 2733.16 Luce, Robert 001.111.16 Lot 6, B 69 NT 1656.60 1656.60 265.06 600.56 4178.82 Merkouris, John & My Quyen 001.281.39 North 46’ of Lot 16, B 25 NT 397.78 695.20 55.62 127.75 1276.35 Milligrock, Lydia 198.2.464 Lot 6, B 14, Icy View Subdivision 1443.46 2054.80 164.39 373.24 4035.89 Mogg, Gloria J. 001.311.16 L 9,10,11(E 1/2) B 96 NT 577.50 46.20 81.65 705.35 Oleson, Joleen D. 001.281.23 East 20’ of Lot 1, B 26 NT 256.85 513.70 61.64 83.16 915.35 Trigg, Clarence 001.161.25 L 29 & 30 (L 30 exc W 3’), B 66 NT 838.20 838.20 134.11 304.02 2114.53 *Interest for this total is computed as of April 21, 2009. Additional interest at eight percent (8%) per year on the tax due continues to accrue until paid in full. **In addition, each property or owner must pay its pro- portionate costs of foreclosure, including but not limited to attorney fees, court costs, costs of notice and publication, and costs of mailing. The costs must be paid before the property may be removed from the fore- closure list. I certify that I am the City Clerk/Treasurer of the City of Nome, Alaska and that the foregoing foreclosure list is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. /s/ Sandy Sturgis-Babcock, City Clerk/Treasurer /s/ Joelene M. Kacena Notary Public, My Commission expires: 3/29/13 THIS LIST IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF NOME, ALASKA, AT 102 DIVISION STREET, NOME, ALASKA 99762. A PETITION FOR JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE SUPERIOR COURT IN NOME, ALASKA. 4/30, 5/7, 14, 21 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 15 All Around the Sound

New Arrival Haecker took four first place awards John and Eleanor Taft of Shish- and one third place award at the maref and Jacqueline Iyatunguk of Alaska Professional Communicators Anchorage are proud to announce conference May 7 in Anchorage. Her the birth of their son Daniel Kaden wining articles were for continuing Sinakok Nayarook Ahnahkoozuk coverage with the Rock Creek Mine Iyatunguk-Taft. Daniel was born in development; science articles about Anchorage on April 28 at 4:22a.m. the Coast Guard icebreaker Polar He weighed 9.5 lbs. and was 20 1/2 Sea, the impact of more arctic ma- inches long. Daniel joins siblings rine traffic, the Clean Water Initiative Elsa, 9, Winfred, 7, Brian, 7, Delbert, and polar bears on the tip of the ice- 4, and Kane, 2. His grandparents are berg in global warming. She was Mildred Taft of Deering, Winfred awarded first place for social issues and Lucy Obruk of Shishmaref and with her stories on homelessness and Edna Iyatunguk of Anchorage. underage drinking. She also was awarded first place for her story and Congratulations photos about a problem muskox that Nome Nugget reporter Diana attacked trucks .

Photo by Laurie McNicholas Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff DIGGING OUT— Department of Transportation crews work to clear the Council Highway at Cape Nome. AWAITING COHO RUN—Norton Sound Economic Development Corp. operates this salmon processing plant in Unalakleet.

Court

Week ending 5/8 DERED that the sentencing of the defendant is suspended for a period of 2 years State of Alaska v. Rhonda Komok (12/22/66); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; and the defendant is placed on probation to the DOC under the conditions of pro- ATN: 110825217; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked Civil bation listed below; Police Training Surcharge: pay the following surcharge pur- and imposed: 4 months, remanded into custody; All other terms and conditions of In the Matter of: Cannon, Marlene; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear suant to AS 12.55.039 within 10 days: $100; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant probation in the original judgment remain in effect. In the Matter of: Ahwinona, Dora; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear arrested and taken to a correctional facility and is being sentenced to serve a term State of Alaska v. Daisy May Weinard (5/9/90); Minor Consuming Alcoholic Beverage; In the Matter of: Chambers, Wick; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a cor- Date of offense: 4/12/07; Fined $300 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $200 to Nome In the Matter of: Ellanna, Donna; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear rectional facilities surcharge of $100 to the Department of Law Collections Unit, An- Clerk of Court by 7/1/09; Probation for 1 year; Shall not consume inhalants or pos- In the Matter of: Jorgensen, Marilyn; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear chorage; Second Jail Surcharge: IT IS ORDERED that the defendant pay a sess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages. In the Matter of: Toshavik, Leeta; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear correctional facilities surcharge of $100 if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in State of Alaska v. Gary Amarok (3/4/74); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: In the Matter of: Yuman, Jeanette; Juror Order to Show Cause: Fail to Appear connection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional fa- 110061252; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended to 5/7/10; All other Cornerstone Credit Services LLC vs. Kingeekuk, Frances; Debt - District Court cility or jail time is ordered served; AS 12.55.041(c).; Special Condition of Proba- terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. Amarok, Virginia vs. Amarok, Gary; DV: ExParte Only tion—Imprisonment: Shall serve the following term of imprisonment: 30 days, this State of Alaska v. Donna Adams (6/16/52); DUI; Date of offense: 3/1/09; 30 days, Hernandez, Joana-Karina vs. Larsen, Ivan; DV: Both ExParte & Long Term court recommends service of time at Seaside Community Residential Center; Shall 27 days suspended; Report by 5/23/09 to AMCC to serve 72 hours; Fine: $1,500 with Iya, Jeanette vs. Miklahook Iya, Bertha; Petition for Custody - Superior Court report to AMCC by 6/1/09; General and Other Special Conditions of Probation set, $0 suspended; Unsuspended $1,500 due 3/1/10; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with Lewis, Charlene A. vs. Lewis, Larry D.; Divorce Without Children - Superior Court as stated in order; Probation expires 4/30/11; Any appearance or performance bond $0 suspended; $75 due 10 days from date of this judgment (5/7/09); Jail Surcharge: in this case: is exonerated. $150 (if probation), $100 suspended (if probation); $50 due, payable to AGs Collections State of Alaska v. Louise Martin (3/8/84); 2NO-06-781CR Order to Modify or Revoke Unit, Anchorage; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st offense), $0 suspended; $300 due, Small Claims Probation; ATN: 109521846; Violated conditions of probation; Probation terminated; payable to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Restitution: In an amount to be deter- Jones, Rodney Edward vs. Green Jr., Louis; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: All remaining time, remanded into cus- mined; File information by 6/1/09; Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Assessment: Cornerstone Credit Services LLC vs. Ozenna, Ann Marie; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. tody. Has completed screening; Complete recommended program; Driverʼs license revoked Cert Mail State of Alaska v. Louise Martin (3/8/84); 2NO-06-998CR Order to Modify or Revoke for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: After privi- Cornerstone Credit Services LLC vs. Yenan, Daisy Rose Kulowiyi; SC $2500 or Probation; ATN: 109522377; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term lege to drive, us ignition interlock device (IID) as directed in the IID Information Sheet Less: 1 Deft. Cert Mail revoked and imposed: 60 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO-06- for 12 months during the period of probation; Costs of IID will be deducted from fine if Cornerstone Credit Services LLC vs. Brown, Bernice A.; SC $2500 or Less: 1 Deft. 781CR; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain you file proof of payment before fine due date; Probation until 5/7/10; Cert Mail in effect. Criminal State of Alaska v. Louise Martin (3/8/84); 2NO-08-643CR Order to Modify or Revoke State of Alaska v. Katrina Alison Toolie (5/3/87); Order Suspending Imposition of Sen- Probation; ATN: 110698452; No Action Taken; All other terms and conditions of pro- tence and Providing for Probation; Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance 4º; bation in the original judgment remain in effect. Date of offense: 11/11/08; Defendant came before court on 4/30/09, with counsel, State of Alaska v. Louise Martin (3/8/84); 2NO-09-80CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge Kirsten Bey, Public Defender Agency, and John Earthman, District Attorney present; 001: Criminal Trespass 1º; Filed by the DAs Office 5/1/09. It appearing to the satisfaction of this court that the ends of justice and the best in- State of Alaska v. Louise Martin (3/8/84); 2NO-09-213CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge terests of the public, as well as the defendant, will be served thereby, IT IS OR- 001: Violating Conditions of Release; Filed by the DAs Office 5/1/09. SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

B ERING S EA Narcotics Anonymous W OMEN’ S Do you have a drug problem? There is a way out with the G ROUP help of other recovering addicts in NA. Call the NA help line BSWG provides services to survivors of violent crime and 1-800-478-9355 at 1-866-258-6329 or come to our meeting. promotes violence-free lifestyles in the Bering Strait region. Arctic ICANS — A The Nome group of NA meet every Thursday, 7:30 24-Hours Crisis Line nonprofit cancer 1-800-570-5444 or p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Norton Sound Behavioral survivor support group. 1-907-443-5444 • fax: 907-443-3748 Health Services Building. For more information call EMAIL [email protected] Find more information online at AKNA.org P.O. Box 1596 Nome, AK 99762 443-5726. Nome Photos Little things Did the Nome Nugget print a Get photo of a family member, can mean a lot friend or place you love? You Find out how even a can now get a high-quality small ad can deliver BIG results for your Photo print of any photo seen in the business. Nugget. Just go to Photos of Nome & western Alaska www.nomenugget.net to Contact Denise at Prints nomephotos.com • [email protected] [email protected] or 443.5235 find out how! NOME ARCTIC CAT Looking for customers? Level Best Engineering Parts Garments Advertising in the Accessories CODs community pages of House

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Chukotka - Alaska Inc. MARUSKIYA’S 514 Lomen Avenue OF NOME “The store that sells real things.” Ivory & Whalebone Unique and distinctive gifts Carvings Native & Russian handicrafts, Eskimo Arts & Crafts, Furs, Findings, Books, and Beads Jade, Hematite, Gold & Ivory C.O.D. Orders welcome Jewelry, “Nome” Tees & Sweats VISA, MasterCard, and Discover ac cepted Marty & Patti James Retail & Wholesale Schedule Air Cargo 1-800-416-4128 • (907) 443-4128 Servicing Nome — Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Fax (907) 443-4129 (907) 443-2955/5118 Fax: (907) 443-2467 (907) 443-4671 or 1-800-770-6150 Open 7 days by 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. B I G 302 E. Front Street J I M ’ S P. O. Box 633 Nome, AK 99762 Auto Repair (907) 443-3838 (800) 354-4606 708 First Avenue East www.aurorainnome.com 443-5881 Teamwork That Delivers! 443-5211 Gayle J. Brown Attorney at Law 1-877-477-1074 (toll free) www.gaylejbrownlaw.com 750 W. 2nd Ave., Ste. 207 Anchorage, AK 99501 Checker Cab (907) 274-1074 Fax (907) 274-3311 Leave the driving to us Email: [email protected] 443-5035 or 1-800-727-2141 www.nac.aero George Krier Professional           ! " "  " # Land Surveyor    $$ % $$ & ' & ( CONNECTING ALASKA TO THE  $)  *++, P.O. Box 1058 WORLD AND THE WORLD TO ALASKA Nome, Alaska 99762 (-( . */// (-( . */// ( "" 0$") ' ( "" 0$") ' ! $) ++12, " (907) 443-5358 ! $) ++12, " +31(//4(2325 67 +31(//4(2325 67 "" 89 "" 89$9$$(! $9$$(! [email protected] +31(43/(,224 $$ +31(43/(,224 $$

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