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Photo by Tyler Rhodes HOLIDAY LIGHTS—The lights overhanging Nome’s Front Street show a bit of holiday cheer Tuesday morning.

VOLUME CVII NO. 49 DECEMBER 4, 2008 How long before you can drive to Nome? State Department of Transportation studies connecting to Nome state’s highway system

By Diana Haecker Community and resource devel- It has been talked about for 30- opment are the drivers of the study, some years, but now the Alaska State and, according to DOT officials, the Department of Transportation and project originated within the North- Public Facilities has marching orders ern Region’s office of the DOT, iden- to study the viability of a transporta- tifying it as a possible Roads to tion corridor between the Alaska Resources candidate. “The DOT highway system and the 300 miles of Northern Region put together a pro- roads around Nome. posal in February 2007, and the DOT Since August, the DOT has been commissioner thought it was a actively pursuing the so-called worthwhile project and gave the go- Western Alaska Access Planning ahead,” said DOT spokeswoman study, which encompasses the area Meadow Bailey. west of the Dalton Highway, north A press release said the routes of the Yukon and lower Tanana would be identified based on poten- River basins and south of the tial economic benefits, topographic Brooks Range. Part of the study and environmental constraints, and will be to determine if it will be a land management considerations. highway, rail or just telecommuni- Planning-level estimates will be cations corridor over a length of prepared for design, construction approximately 600 miles. “Our and maintenance. The study will in- primary focus is geared toward the clude review and updates of rele- development of a highway, but our vant information from previous study may dive into how a rail may publications and studies. play into it,” said the DOT’s Cotter said that the study follows Northern Region area planner a twofold approach to identify dif- Patrick Cotter. ferent possible routes: The road The study looks at economic ben- should facilitate access to the state’s efits and costs, identifies possible resources, as in oil, gas, minerals, routes and recommends future ac- gold, timber, fisheries and tourism. tion, he said. The second consideration was that The DOT awarded a contract to infrastructure could be key in trans- DOWL HKM, an engineering firm porting fuel to bush villages as well owned 51 percent by NANA Re- as resource development and the job Photo by Tyler Rhodes gional Corp., to conduct the study. creation going hand in hand with it. HAPPY THANKSGIVING—Harry Karmun is all smiles as he delivers another round of turkey to the serv- The study’s release is slated for De- ing line while he volunteers at the Community Thanksgiving Dinner held at the XYZ Center last Thursday. cember 2009. continued on page 4 Nomeites gather for turkey and trimmings at annual community Thanksgiving By Tyler Rhodes servers, ranging in age from their early teens to munity Thanksgiving Dinner last Thursday. sands of scoops of side dishes, 100 volunteers Harry Karmun blasted through the XYZ not-so-early adulthood, awaited the replace- The numbers tell the tale of another suc- and 200 people fed. Center’s kitchen doors, a steaming bowl of ments armed with long spoons and tongs. cessful year in the approximate decade of Those 200 diners battled chilly tempera- turkey leading his charge. It was a scene to be repeated several times community dinners—a dozen turkeys, four On the other side of the room a line of throughout the day during Nome’s annual Com- hams, pounds and pounds of potatoes, thou- continued on page 24 Utility loses one big customer Rock Creek Mine at full production would have spread costs thinner for ratepayers By Tyler Rhodes NovaGold announced it was sus- as was planned. The mine was ex- In this first week of December, pending operations at its Rock Creek pected to purchase a significant Nomeites were still likely digesting Mine just outside of Nome and elim- their Thanksgiving turkey and trying inating 100 positions at the project. continued on page 4 to swallow the prospect a major em- Nome’s utility service provider, ployer shedding 100 jobs at the start Nome Joint Utility System, is one UNPLUGGED—The Rock Creek of the holiday season. entity that will feel the ripple effect Mine won’t draw as much power

On the last Monday in November, of the mine not going into production as was earlier anticipated. Rhodes Photo by Tyler Visit the Nugget on line at www.nomenugget.net e-mail [email protected] 2 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Nancy and Readers, trian walking in the street. So give woman I saw that had a child in her my thanks to Bob Walsh for his brief Thus he follows honest Eugene It is time for my annual rant about us all a break by switching off the lap and a cell phone to her ear, to ne- stay with NSEDC. I’ll never forget Asicksik, who will have more op- parking in Nome. It is again a re- high beams and just having the park- gotiate parking as well. sitting at the plant one night this fall, portunities, I’m certain. John Jeme- minder to those who park in front of ing lights on. Speaking of the Post Office, I hate watching him and the manager land a wouk, who formed a great crew, and Hanson’s to PLEASE turn off your On a related note, we all have got- to raise a stink, but the Post Office 1,000,000 lb. market for Norton last but not least Robert Foote, headlights while parked. If you feel ten used to the illegal double parking stinks, and I am not referring to the Sound Pacific Cod. The fresh fillet NSEDC’s founder. All of them did the need, leave on your parking in front of the post office, but what Postal employees; it is the building the buyer from Amsterdam hovered their very best, and left untainted by lights. Your headlights blind traffic gets me is those who double park itself. On one hand you have people over was, he said, the high point of greed. None retired wealthy. I pay on 4th Avenue, trying to cross outside a perfectly good open space. going around and cleaning with what his trip to America. Parasite free, special respect to Mr. Foote and his Bering. It makes it difficult to deter- It is just a sign of laziness. You not smells like diesel fuel, but on Mon- great texture. It could be the neces- wife Vivian, from whom all else has mine if there is traffic coming from only block access to that perfectly day it was also smelling like naphtha sary third leg for our multispecie flowed. that direction or just someone good parking space for everyone, but or even airplane glue. It was helpful plant to stand on. Dan Harrelson once demonstrated parked. The same goes for those you also block the unfortunate driver to a certain extent, because I was Bob was competent, and belongs his managerial incompetence at our people who drop off others, and park that is parked behind the empty able to fly out of the PO without my to a generation that understands the Housing Authority. It was shut down facing traffic, with headlights glar- space, as he has to be able to turn out feet touching the ground. But now I meaning of ethical conduct and fidu- by HUD as a consequence. Norton ing. Is that person parked, on the really wide to get past your big auto- am addicted; if I don’t go into the PO ciary responsibility. Apparently these Sound still suffers from an acute wrong side of the road, or what? motive butt. I have witnessed last every day, I start suffering from with- virtues, which served him admirably housing shortage as a result. The Au- What makes it even worse is when week two people just park out in the drawal. Can you vent that stuff out, in running a division of the State thority has never truly regained its there is a car traveling in the same di- street and not even try to get into the or clean after hours, I am sure there Government of Alaska, and in serv- footing. Thanks to Dan Harrelson. rection as the illegally parked car, space at the curb. Of course it was are some folks getting headaches ing a powerful United States senator, Harrelson’s act as VPSO stinks to four headlights will hide any pedes- going to be really hard for the one from the fumes, and no telling how were a threat to the sustained control high heaven too. Bulldozing the trail many workers there are being ex- of NSEDC by those of different mo- my boy was run over on, a year later, posed to dangerous odors. tivation. after the court investigator asked him Letters to the editor must be signed and Tom Guilliam He deserved much better, and I to preserve it, destroying evidence include an address and phone number. Nome wish him the best. Better yet, why for a trial. The drug dealing in White Dear Nancy, not give the man the authority and continued on page 20 Thank yous are considered ads. I would like to publicly express independence to do his job. A Look at the Past Editorial Hard Scrabble Road Itʼs hard and bumpy, but weʼve scraped and scratched our way- down this road before and we have learned that history has a way of repeating itself. The closure of NovaGoldʼs Rock Creek Mine has had an impact on Nomeites and folks who have moved here and thought they were guaranteed at least six years of employment. Nome has survived many closures. The old Alaska Gold Company used to shut down every winter. It closed for several years in the not too distant past when Dredges #5 and #6 stopped their bucket lines for good. Gold mining all but came to a standstill during World War I. In wartimes the miners went into the military. Mine closures happen. Like many other communities in the US the poor economy is cou- pled with industrial closures. Itʼs happened before. Weʼve gone through recessions and the Great Depression. We have survived because we are tough. We are also resourceful and innovtive. We will take some financial hits and setbacks. We will have to economize, but we have learned that we can get through hard times. One of our greatest strengths that will pull us through is the strength of our community. Nome is a town with a heart and a soul. We do reach out to each other— family, neighbors, friends and strangers. We also know how to have fun and keep our sense of humor. It will be tough, but we will come out of this just fine. — N.L.M—

To have fun and keep the community spirit, be sure to attend the Firemenʼs Carnival this Saturday evening. Our generosity supports Nomeʼs volunteer fire department, ambulance service and many other community service organizations.

Illegitimus non carborundum Courtesy of the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum IT’S NEVER TOO COLD TO MINE FOR GOLD — When the Third Beach Line was discovered just south of Anvil Mountain, the miners utilized underground drift mining to reach the gold. The shaft “drifted” par- allel along bedrock far below the tundra. Using a windlass, the material was hauled to the surface and piled or dumped onto the tundra to be processed when the water ran again after breakup the following spring. Member of: The Associated Press, These guys definitely have the fever. Alaska Newspaper Association, National Newspaper Association P.O. Box 610 - Nome Alaska, 99762 Weather Statistics (907) 443-5235 fax (907) 443-5112

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR December 4 - December 10, 2008 EVENT PLACE TIME Thursday, December 4 *Tennis Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. *Preschool Story Hour Kegoayah Library 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 1 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 5:45 p.m. *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Pregnant Single & Prepared video Prematernal Home 1 p.m. *Smoke Free class Prematernal Home 3:30 p.m. *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. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 6:15, 7:30 & 8:45 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY *Swing Dancing Nome Rec Center 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. *Narcotics Anonymous Behavioral Health Bldg. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 5 *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 6 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 4 p.m. *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 *Medicaid/Denali Kid Care class Prematernal Home 2 p.m. *Nutrition class Prematernal Home 3 p.m. *Kids Soccer K - 3rd grades Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. *P90x videos Nome Rec Center 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Kids Soccer 4th - 7th grades Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. *Cardio Kick Boxing Nome Rec Center 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *Adult Drop-in Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. Saturday, December 6 *Pool Closed *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 6 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. *H20 Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. *After Pregnancy–A New Start video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Family Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. *Cicumcision video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Firemen’s Carnival Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - midnight *AA Meeting BHS Bldg. 2nd floor 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 7 *Pool Closed *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. *Special Delivery video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Safety Starts at Home video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. *Beginning Baton with Jay Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *AA: Big Book Study HR Conf. Room, NSHC 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monday, December 8 *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 5:45 p.m. *Strength Training with Jennie Nome Rec Center 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Protectin Your Baby Against Hep B vid Prematernal Home 1 p.m. *Pathways to a Healthy Life video Prematernal Home 2 p.m. Photo by Denise Olin *Beginning Yoga with Kari Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Cardio Kick Boxing with Jennie Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. HITTIN’ THE IVORY–Josalyn Olin, 1, joins Jack Brown on the piano at the XYZ center during the Thanks- Nome Board of Education reg sess Nome Elementary 5:30 p.m. *H2O Aerobics Pool 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. giving dinner Nov. 27. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 6:15, 7:30 & 8:45 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *Drop-in Volleyball Nome Rec Center 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Nome Common Council Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. Located on east Front Tuesday, December 9 Street across from *Tennis Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon National Guard *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. *Summer Reading Program Kegoayah Library 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Armory *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 1 p.m. *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. Take Out *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Audiology class Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Orders *Smoking a Time to Quit video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *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. 443-8100 *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 6:15, 7:30 & 8:45 p.m. Monday - Saturday • 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. — Sunday • 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. *Family Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. *AA Teleconference: 1-800-914-3396 (CODE: 3534534#) 7 p.m. Subway Daily Specials *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY Wednesday, December 10 Sunday — Roasted *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Chicken Breast *XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna *Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Six-Inch Meal Deal *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef Animal Vaccination Clinic Public Works Building 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 99 *Rotary Club Airport Pizza noon $6. *Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street noon - 5:30 p.m. *Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10 p.m. *Strength Training with Jennie Nome Rec Center 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. GOLD COAST CINEMA *Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Discipline Teaching Limits w/Love vid Prematernal Home 1 p.m. 443-8200 *Injury Prevention class Prematernal Home 2 p.m. Christmas Extravaganza Old St. Joe’s Hall 5:30 p.m. *Cardio Kick Boxing with Jennie Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Starting Friday, December 5 *H2O Aerobics Pool 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *Hello Central (also on Channel 98) Nome Visitors Center 7:30 p.m. Madagascar Escape 2 *AA Meeting BHS Bldg. 2nd floor 8 p.m. Africa (PG) 7 p.m. Stop the pop!

Drinking one can of soda puts about a dozen tea- Quantum of Solace 007 spoons of sugar into your body. Sugar damages (PG–13) organs and can lead to diabetes! 9:30 p.m. Be healthy! Saturday & Sunday Matinee 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. 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! Community Calendar sponsored by Norton Sound Health Corporation, 443-3311 4 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET • Power continued from page 1 on including the mine; now we get to redo some of the work to take it amount of power from NJUS once it out,” Handeland wrote. hit full production. With new gener- Part of the rates paid to NJUS ators in place, the utility was ready cover debt service for the new to sell that power to the mine. power generation unit recently in- With the mine not developing into stalled. Handeland said approxi- the giant customer that it was be- mately $8.5 million is owed for the lieved to become, the costs of pro- new plant. While the timing of the viding power to the city will be new plant coincided with the borne by a smaller pool. “There will mine’s anticipated start-up, Han- be a loss of revenue and a reduction deland said it was constructed due in variable costs, and having had a to the old plant being 45 years old, larger sales base over which to and its location in flood and airport spread fixed costs has definitely protection zones. helped customers overall,” Nome As far as any mechanical impli- Joint Utility System Manager John cations of the mine not going into Handeland wrote in an e-mail to The production, Handeland said they Nome Nugget. would be minor. ”We will have to The result of the mine not draw- make some adjustments to dispatch- ing nearly as much power as ear- ing (what engines we run) which lier anticipated could have a will affect efficiency, but not to a negative effect on other NJUS great degree,” Handeland wrote in ratepayers, though Handeland said an e-mail. “I don’t see a major ef- other options would be considered fect on us from an operational before rate increases. “We will standpoint, but I’m afraid there will definitely look at any ways to re- be folks who have been unexpect- duce [costs] before considering edly laid off that will have a harder Archive photo by Diana Haecker rate changes. We’ve been working time paying their bills until they can SUSPENDED—Nome Joint Utility System will have to retool its 2009 budget since the Rock Creek Mine, which to develop our 2009 budget based find other employment.” has suspended production, will not be purchasing the significant amount of power NJUS had expected it to. • Road continued from page 1 Nome, the Joint Pipeline Office, var- world and state economics, the avail- graphic information system data- and industry representatives. After ious state agencies, including the De- ability of the resources and whether base, and a cost analysis of how a release of the study, the outcome “There was talk of connecting rural partment of Natural Resources, as Alaska is in a good position to mar- much money will be spent on build- will be public and depending on communities to the Alaska highways well as those involved in industry, ket the resource. ing and maintaining the road. “Then recommendations, the DOT will system and how it would prevent such as NovaGold. DOWL is currently compiling we look at development scenarios initiate the public process. “At this them from drying up,” Cotter said. NovaGold had been on the re- previous studies and looks at the to get an idea what could be ex- point it is just gathering of data, Starting in August, the DOWL ceiving end in the past, as the State quantity and quality of oil, gas, pected from development and how then it goes out to community HKM team reviewed existing re- of Alaska built the new Glacier mineral, timber and tourism re- fast a road or a resource could be meetings,” Bailey said. “At this source and transportation studies Creek Road leading to the Rock sources. After that, the study gets developed,” Cotter said. point the scope is so broad and the of the western Alaska study area. Creek gold mine under its Road to into a socio-economic analysis, fol- During the study phase, the gen- study is just a baseline to get a feel They are also documenting the lo- Resources program. The $8 million lowed by a phase of engineering eral public is not involved as the for what is possible.” cation and type of minerals, oil road to the mine was completed in studies to outline corridor alterna- engineering firm consults with Na- Progress of the study can be seen and gas, tourism, fisheries and 2006. With the mine complete and tives and compiling data in a geo- tive corporations, state departments at www.westernakaccess.com. agriculture resource development close to moving into full produc- potential in the area. Starting in tion, the company indefinitely sus- February, the team will begin to pended the mine’s operation last evaluate transportation corridors week due to financial concerns and The Firemen’s to access the resources and com- other issues. munities in western Alaska. Asked how the study prepares to According to Cotter, the consult- avoid scenarios such as this, Cotter Carnival is this ants have been in touch with Native said that part of the study is an eco- corporations in the area, the City of nomic analysis which would look at Saturday, Dec. 6 “Our primary focus is Doors open at 7 p.m. at geared toward the the Nome Rec Center The Rec Center will be closed starting at 6 p.m.,

Friday,kkkk Dec. 5 and all day on Saturday, Dec. 6. development of a 2008 raffle prizes include: 1. 2009 Polaris 550 Trail Touring HD Snowmachine highway, but our study 2. Two Alaska Airline tickets — donated by Games & Prizes for 3. Widescreen Flat-Panel TV & Nintendo Wii the entire 4. 2009 Polaris 120 Dragon Snowmachine family! may dive into how a rail 5. Yamaha EF2600 watt LGenerator—Donated by Morgans Sales and Service 6. Siglin Cross Fox Freight Sled 7. Set of 4 BFGoodrich Tires (up to $1,000.00)–Donated by Nome Machine Works may play into it.” 8. Kitchen Aid Professional Mixer 9. 100 gallons of Heating Fuel–Donated by Alaska Cab Garage

– Patrick Cotter, DOT Drawing held at midnight at the Carnival, Dec. 6, 2007 (Permit #08-0015) Need not be present to win.

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The road to state starts at home Nanook netters play host for Region I tourney this weekend Photos and story by Tyler Rhodes heard talk of Kalskag being good. home, she’s hoping to see a big For fans and players alike, the In addition to those teams, Un- turnout to support the Lady Nanooks. biggest show so far in this year’s alaska, Hooper Bay, Bethel, Aki- For the majority of the team, it will high school volleyball season is set achak, King Cove, Togiak and be their last chance to play at home. to begin this Thursday at Nome- Bristol Bay will be playing through- Of the dozen girls on the varsity Beltz High School. out the weekend. team, eight are seniors. The Region I tournament for 3A Coming off a 12-5 regular season, “Our girls love to have the crowd teams will be held from Thursday the Lady Nanooks are seeded No. 2 there, it really pumps them up,” through Saturday at the high school in the tournament, second only to Parker said. “The more community and will decide who moves on to Barrow. Nome, Barrow, Dillingham support the better. It helps not only state the next weekend. and Kotzebue will all get byes in the to win games, but I think it helps us For the Nome Lady Nanooks, the first round. a community.” tournament means a last chance to Parker said she’s confident about strut their stuff at home as well as an Nome’s prospects in post-season Wrestlers hit the road opportunity to play tournament host play. “I feel good, especially good The Nanook wrestling team will to the 12 competing teams. Lady after today’s practice,” she said Mon- compete at the Northern Conference Nanooks head coach Rahnia Parker day afternoon. “I think the girls are Wrestling Tournament in Barrow said despite the duties involved with getting geared up and getting fo- Dec. 5-6. hosting, her girls should benefit by cused on what’s going to happen this playing on their home turf. weekend.” On the horizon “I feel like we have an advantage. The Lady Nanooks have been get- Class 1A/2A/3A State Wrestling We’re used to playing on this court, ting geared up all season—mostly at Tournament is Dec. 12-13 in An- and we have a good strong fan base,” 6 a.m. practices. Five days a week, chorage. Parker said. “[Hosting] definitely for most the season, the girls varsity Class 1A/2A/3A West Volleyball takes a lot more work. But it also team has climbed out of bed at an un- State Tournament is Dec. 11-13 in helps us to get more in focus, to get earthly hour to sharpen the edge. Anchorage. more involved and be ready for the “Their lives have pretty much been tournament.” taken over by volleyball…not just Basketball Last year’s regional tournament the players, but their parents too,” The Nome-Beltz boys basketball was held in Unalaska, making for a Parker said. team will participate at the Service long trip for Nome’s players. Nome But the work has been worth it. Tip-off Tournament in Anchorage on did not advance to state that year. “It Nome comes off its regular season Dec. 18-20. Teams competing are: was kind of a tough tournament,” with a strong schedule and enters the Service, Bartlett, East, Colony, Parker said. post season highly ranked. “I feel Nome, Seward, Heritage and Point Even with the home-court advan- like it’s gone really good,” Parker Hope. Nome will open the tourney tage, the Lady Nanooks will face said of the season. “The girls had a against Class 4A Colony Knights. some tough teams in the tournament good schedule. They’ve kept their Colony placed third at last year’s where only three will advance to spirits up, they’ve kept their attitude Class 4A State Tournament and SERVICE (top)–1Rachael Bauman toes the line for a serve in a match state. “I think it’s going to be a pretty up. I think that they’re enjoying it.” placed second two seasons ago. against Bethel in late November. good little tournament this year. Nome is tentatively scheduled to The Lady Nanooks basketball There are some pretty competitive take the floor on Thursday evening team will participate in the Kodiak READY TO ROLL—Lady Nanooks (left to right) Vanessa Tahbone, Tay- teams,” Parker said. at 7:30 p.m. for its first game. The Joe Floyd tournament Dec. 18-20. lor Booth, Lauren Steiger and Misty Reader await the serve at a No- Nome knows from experience Lady Nanooks will be facing the Nome will open the tourney against vember match against Ninilchik. Nome hosts the Region I tournament that Barrow has a strong game. The winner of the Kalskag vs. King Cove Class 4A Homer. Also competing are Thursday through Saturday. Whalers are the only team in this match. Matches continue through Kodiak and Petersburg. weekend’s tournament who have Friday and Saturday. Brackets and dealt Nome a loss this season. Parker game schedule can be found at also expects Dillingham to come out www.nomeschools.com/athletics. Keep up on the Nanooks by visiting their website fighting and notes Kotzebue has an Parker said with this year’s re- http://www.nomeschools.com/athletics/index.html up-and-coming team. She said she’s gional tournament being held at

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By Laurie McNicholas Native Programs position that has been language. Other preferred qualifica- trict Improvement Plan. He said a resources in language arts and math. The Nome Board of Education dis- open since the school year began. He tions include two years of college or mentor program for students in grades cussed creating two proposed full-time also noted that a Native Programs staff job training in a related area and suc- 7-12 is coming on strong, and the Par- Pool upgrade funded positions combining duties of a Media member at NES recently retired for cessful experience in a bilingual or bi- ents Advisory Committee is expanding Luthi reported that on Nov. 24 the Center (library) instructional aide with medical reasons. Luthi credited Assis- cultural academic educational program. from five members to 11 members. Nome Common Council voted unani- those of a Native Programs aide at a tant Superintendent Jon Wehde for the Board member Barb Nickels ex- “At Kawerak, Melanie [Edwards, Ex- mously to fund upgrades for the NBHS work session Nov. 25. idea to combine the library aide/Native pressed concern that the proposal ecutive Vice President], is helping me pool with the City’s Community Bene- At a regular meeting Nov. 11, the Programs position and fund it with ex- would result in an overall loss of one corner just the right individual for ex- fit Share of $100,000 from Norton Board withheld approval of the re- isting grant monies. In a phone con- position. pansion of the Native parents commit- Sound Economic Development Corp. vised FY2009 budget for Nome Pub- versation following the meeting, Board “Yes, there was a full-time cultural tee,” Wehde added. The pool urgently needs improvement lic Schools because the budget member Betsy Brennan clarified that position [at NBHS],” Luthi said. “We The activities Wehde described in HVAC controls and the water heat revision process had led to partial two combined aide positions are pro- could not fill it.…” address DIP goals, copies of which source, according to NPS. Earlier NPS closure of libraries at both Nome- posed—one at NBHS and one at NES. “There is an element of loss, but in he distributed at the meeting. A DIP had listed a request for $75,000 in State Beltz High School and Nome Ele- Luthi distributed copies of a job blending these two, we see a good con- is mandatory for NPS because after funds for pool upgrades among its leg- mentary School. The School Media description for the classified position nection between Native Programs and several years of making sufficient islative priorities for 2009. Specialist Joy Hewitt works three in Range B to C, and said that it is not the library…,” said Wehde. He re- progress under the No Child Left Be- days a week at the NBHS library and an entry level position. Its goals are ported that some King Island Elders hind Act, last year both the elemen- Upcoming events two days a week at the NPS library. (1) to provide students with targeted who are ivory carvers have said they tary school and high school received The next regular meeting of the The former Media Center aide, who assistance plans and library support are willing to participate in Native Pro- the lowest possible ratings of 5 under Board is scheduled Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. was transferred to a special education programs in bilingual education and grams work at NPS for four or five adequate yearly progress. “District Tentative dates for the annual Board position, worked two days a week at core academic skills; and (2) to en- days, but are not interested in a full- improvement” as defined by NCLB retreat are Jan. 30-31, 2009. Goal set- the NSHS library and three days a gage students using traditional time position. He added that Nome Es- requires that improvement be meas- ting and board-superintendent relations week at the NES library. Alaska Native cultural knowledge kimo Community staff members are ured as a gain in the number of stu- are among topics for the retreat. The revised FY2009 budget does with established methods appropriate receptive to the idea of an artist in res- dents who score proficient or The Bering Strait School Board has not include funding to fill the vacant for education. idence program at NPS. advanced on the Alaska Standards invited the Nome Board to a joint meet- Media Center aide position. The NPS Requirements for the position in- “An artist in residence is a way to Based Assessment given each April ing at 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2009 in Teller. budget was revised because enrollment clude a working knowledge of tradi- enhance the Native program,” Brennan to students in grades 3-10, compared Nome Board President Gloria Karmun totals 672 students this year, far short tional Inupiaq or Yupik culture, and the said. “It’s a great idea.” to the previous year. suggested that Luthi ask BSSD Super- of the anticipated 731 students on ability to understand or speak Inupiaq “The DIP says we will improve intendent Jim Hickerson whether he can which the FY2009 budget was based. or St. Lawrence Island Yupik, with District Improvement Plan update reading skills among low income stu- provide the BSSD plane to transport NPS Superintendent Rick Luthi told preference for applicants who also Wehde briefed the Board on devel- dents,” Wehde noted. “We know every Nome Board members to the meeting, the Board he has not been able to fill a have the ability to read and write either opment and implementation of the Dis- name [of students] below proficient— because no funds are budgeted to cover their needs, family. We tried for three their travel. A regular meeting of the years to jump the bar, but last year the Nome Board is scheduled Feb. 10, but State raised the bar in keeping with Brennan and Board member Albert Mc- NCLB. I emphasize that students are Comas suggested rescheduling the ses- improving every year.” sion for Feb. 12. However, if BSSD is He said NES Principal Carl White is unable to transport the Nome Board to working on a grant for summer school. Teller, the Board will decline the invi- Wehde also reported progress on a goal tation and invite BSSD board members to increase teacher and student access to to attend the Nome Board meeting and use of electronic district instructional scheduled March 10.

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Photo by Keith Conger TESTING THE WATER—Future scientists Allison Komonaseak (left) and Ariana Adams, from Keith Conger’s first grade class, help conduct a test to see how bears stay warm in their dens during the winter. Students quantified, and then graphed, the results of an experiment that put one thermometer in fat and another directly into freezing water. Then they took the roll of the bear, discovering firsthand that a hand in fat could be kept in much longer than a hand in frigid water. Christmas is coming, shop early for mailing!

Your art could be here! Beringia Museum of Culture & Science calls on all Artists: ,UQV` NYLH[JOHUULSZ PUJS\KPUNHSS`V\YMH]VYP[L LOGO Competition SVJHSZ[H[PVUZ Award – artist recognition, $250 and a Kawerak jacket. -9,, The logo will be used to help define and recognize products from the Beringia Museum of 4VU[OZ-YLLH ]HS\L Culture & Science such as the web site, flyers and promotional information, etc. Mail or hand deliver a hard copy in full color design to Trudy Sobocienski, PO Box 948, TVU[OZMVY Nome, Alaska 99762, by 5:00 PM December 19, 2008. *YLKP[VU`V\YÄYZ[IPSS All entries are to be on 8½ X 11” paper and on the back: the entrants name, mailing -9,, (J[P]H[PVUH =HS\L address, street address, city and state, home phone, cell phone, and email if available. (SSMVY Entrants under the age of 18 please include the name of parent or guardian. WLYTVU[O Your Entries will go before a panel of judges for the final decision. All entries become the property of Kawerak, Inc. art could be *HSS Original art work only. here! RUVWRSE\WKH Mailing address: Your art 7HO$ODVNDRIÀFH Trudy Sobocienski, Cultural Center Planner Kawerak, Inc. could PO Box 948 here! or 4EL!LASKRIFRXUVH\RXFDQA Nome, Alaska 99762 Attention: Logo Contest here! D FRPSDQ\ For questions or more information please email [email protected]. 8 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET

Photos by Tyler Rhodes GOT FUR? (above)—Trapper Matt Culley sports a bit of the wares he was selling at the annual holiday bazaar at the mini-convention center Saturday. GOOD STUFF (above right)—Meagan Johnson, 5, came to the bazaar dressed in her finest and ready to eat hot dogs. HELLO CENTRAL (below right)—Richard Beneville gives a warm hello to one of the holiday bazaar’s younger attendees. FINISHING TOUCH (below)—Liz Murphy sews beadwork onto gloves for sale at the bazaar while her sister, Karina Hernandez, works beside her.

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We send out a HUGE Thank You to: Anna Pehle-Tupperware Representative, Arctic Transportation Services, Bering Air, East- wind Cuts, Gary Eckenweiler, Local Artist & Craftsman, Jam- boree, Kuupiaq Coffee House & Bakery, Native Village of Unalakleet, Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation, Norton Sound Health Corporation, Peace On Earth, Tracy Cooper-The Body Shop at Home Representative, Unalakleet Alaska Commercial Co., Unalakleet Native Corporation and West Coast Construction. With your donation and support we had another fun and successful year in raising money for the scholarship fund. Sincerely, The Local Unalakleet Sonya D. Ivanoff Scholarship Committee THE NOME NUGGET strait talk THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 9 StraitTalk BSSD December 2008 - Print Edition http://blog.bssd.org CollaborativeCollaborative EEffortsffoorts SuSuccessfuluccesssful with New N NACTEC NAACTECCHouC HouHouseuse

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BREVIGBREVIG MISSIONMISSION • DIOMEDEDIOMEDE • ELIMELIM • GAMBELLGAMBELL • GOLOVINGGOLOVIN • KOYUKKOYUK • ST.ST. MICHAELMICHAEL • SAVOONGASAAVVVOONGA SSHAKTOOLIKHAKTOOLIK • SHISHMAREFSHISHMAREF • SSTEBBINSTEBBINS • TELLERR • UNALAKLEET • WALESWALES • WHITE MMOUNTAINOUUNTTAAIN 10 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008strait talk THE NOME NUGGET Teachers Going to the Dogs by Perry Corsetti, BSSD Instructional Working weekends have become Model Facilitator, District Office extremely powerful and popular with those who have participated. Networking with fellow BSSD teachers Educators from around the district is always beneficial and being met in Unalakleet this past weekend standards based, our work together (November 7-9, 2008) to organize, directly applies at every school site. develop, and compile lessons and Many of the comments about this Workers break to pose during the Iditarod Working Weekend. thematic units on the Iditarod. For the Iditarod Working Weekend were last six years, BSSD staff and students simply, “We need to do this more have included the Iditarod sled dog often!” We have also already received race as part of an annual thematic positive feedback from other teachers learning event called IditaProject. This throughout the district who have been working weekend was designed to checking our wiki and noticed the provide staff the opportunity to work recently added resources. With this in together and create quality Iditarod mind, we are planning another working activities and lesson plans tied directly weekend for Jan 16-18, 2009. Mark it to BSSD standards at every on your calendar! And, do not forget instructional level and in as many that CASC (Content Area Standing content areas as possible. We have Committee) and our August Returning quite a growing list of resources and Teacher Workshops are also great ready-to-teach lesson plans available opportunities to get together and on our Wiki site. improve our instructional model. Go to http://go.bssd.org/iditarod Expect more information on all of these Scroll down to ‘Collaborative items soon as we narrow down dates Instructional Units’. and planning specifics.

BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2008-2009- REAA #2

Weaver Ivanoff-Chair Cliff Weyiouanna-1st Vice-Chair Albert Washington- 2nd Vice-Chair Annabelle Cunningham-Treasurer Jenny Lee-Secretary Sylvia Toolie Jane Kava Vanessa Nasset holds the awards given to her and Dr. Virginia Degnan, Melvin “Dumma” Otton accompanied by BSSD counselors Paul Taylor, Linda Sutton, Dennis Determan, Kira Levey, and Barb Greene (Dr. Degnan not pictured) Joe Murray Aaron Iworrigan Dr. Degnan & Mrs. Nasset Luther Komonaseak Advocates of the Year STANDING COMMITTEES DIRECTORY 2008-2009 By Ted VanBronkhorst, Director of of the counseling program, has PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: FACILITIES COMMITTEE: Personnel, District Office collaborated with Virginia on several Aaron Iworrigan* Cliff Weyiouanna* important counseling projects. Jane Kava Melvin Otton Vanessa Nasset and Virginia Degnan Together, the two award recipients Annabelle Cunningham Luther Komonaseak were recently named the Alaska have written and implemented project Albert Washington Aaron Iworrigan School Co-Advocates of the Year for HOPES, a three-year grant that has Melvin Otton Weaver Ivanoff 2008 at the Alaska School Counselor allowed BSSD to hire itinerant ALT: Joe Murray ALT: Jenny Lee Association awards banquet in counselors to work in sites that were Anchorage. previously underserved. Vanessa and FISCAL COMMITTEE: POLICY COMMITTEE: Virginia have also collaborated in the Annabelle Cunningham* Weaver Ivanoff* Virginia, who has worked thirty years revision of the district counseling Cliff Weyiouanna Sylvia Toolie for the Bering Strait School District as manual and in the development of Jane Kava Joe Murray teacher and administrator, received classroom curriculum that addresses Joe Murray Jenny Lee the award for her vision and important student health issues. Jenny Lee Luther Komonaseak commitment to the counseling ALT: Sylvia Toolie ALT: Jenny Lee program over the past six years as Congratulations to Vanessa and program supervisor. Virginia, Alaska School Advocates of NORTHWEST COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE: Jane Kava the Year. NACTEC REPRESENTATIVE: Albert Washington Vanessa, who has worked three years LEGISLATIVE LIASON: Melvin “Dumma” Otton for BSSD, the last two as Coordinator

BREVIG MISSION • DIOMEDE • ELIM • GAMBELL • GOLOVIN • KOYUK • ST. MICHAEL • SAVOONGA SHAKTOOLIK • SHISHMAREF • STEBBINS • TELLER • UNALAKLEET • WALES • WHITE MOUNTAIN THE NOME NUGGET strait talk THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 11 27th Annual Wrestling & Cheer Tournament

BREVIG MISSION • DIOMEDE • ELIM • GAMBELL • GOLOVIN • KOYUK • ST. MICHAEL • SAVOONGA SHAKTOOLIK • SHISHMAREF • STEBBINS • TELLER • UNALAKLEET • WALES • WHITE MOUNTAIN 12 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008strait talk THE NOME NUGGET

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The Street of A Thousand Blossoms: A Review

By: Yvonne Pete, Student, Stebbins An example of symbolism that Tsukiyama uses is a watchtower that Yoshio The Street of a Thousand Blossoms is a novel by Gail Tsukiyama that takes place (Hiroshi’s and Kenji’s grandfather) built for his daughter and grandsons. The in Tokyo before, during, and after World War II. My opinion of Tsukiyama’s novel watchtower stood in his backyard for many years as a symbol of his grandson’s is that I enjoyed reading it and the story really took me on an emotional ride. childhood and Yoshio’s strength. Another example of symbolism is the sport of sumo. Sumo is symbolic of the Japanese culture itself, in it’s rituals and religion, The story takes place in Yanaka district of northeastern Tokyo, where Kenji and and in it’s belief of honor and defeat. For an example of flashbacks, the Hiroshi Matsumoto, along with their friends and family, lived during and after the character Aki, she had lost her voice after her town was bombed. But when she war. Throughout their daily lives, they experienced how the war effected families, remembers her mother, whom she also lost due to the bombing, she actually businesses, and their country. Hiroshi and Kenji started out living with their thought she saw her mother and cried out for her, a memory that gave her grandparents and soon they will both learn how to live their own lives and try to voice back. Another example of flashback is when Yoshio, who is completely find their place within their own world. Both young men are plagued with blind, imagines and remembers himself when he was young, when he was able maintaining a healthy relationship, the loss of their loved ones, and they are to see. It:s also ironic that even though Yoshio is completely blind, he is still able challenged by unexpected events, their joys and sorrows alike. to move about and can recognize his wife and grandson:s presence and is able to tell them apart. An example of satire that was used in the book is panpan When both Hiroshi and Kenji were young, their parents were drowned to death women. After the war, panpan women or “women of the night” entertained and so their maternal grandparents had to raise them. Hiroshi is older than American soldiers, which were originally what the role of geishas did. These Kenji and is much more outgoing and sociable than his younger brother. Hiroshi women were violating the traditional values of geishas, by referring themselves longs to be a famous sumotori(sumo wrestler) and eventually he becomes one. as prostitutes. But it:s ironic how many decent women were reduced to this in Kenji is the opposite of his brother, quiet and shy, but his interest is the craft of order to survive. masks and the theatre. Soon the Noh Theatre plays a major role within Kenji’s life. How Kenji developed his interest in Noh masks, is through his sensai’s Hiroshi and Kenji are very close and have a strong brotherly bond. I envy this maskshop, Akira Yoshiwara, who taught Kenji the art and meaning of Noh bond because my brother,Travis, and I also can relate to them than all of our masks. As Hiroshi reaches the age of eighteen, he was accepted by Tanaka to other brothers and sisters. We both grew up mostly without our real parents be trained as a professional sumo wrestler. and lived similar lives, but had the love and support throughout our childhood. I enjoyed reading this novel because I thought Tsukiyama did an amazing job Sho Tanaka has two daughters, Aki and Haru, who are three years apart. describing how ordinary people can go through much hardship losing loved ones Tanaka:s house is also a sumo stable, where he teaches and trains his students and expecting the unexpected. As I was reading the part when Yanaka was to become sumotori’s. During the war, sadly, Tanaka looses his wife and now he being attacked by American planes, the scenery reminded me of a scene from faces the challenges of being a single parent and keeping the Katsuyama-beya Flags of Our Fathers. Just the thought of being in your own hometown while it:s up and running with the help of his daughters. Later in her years, Aki will soon being under attack is just chaotic to me. I can’t even imagine what an experience find out that she will be engaged to Hiroshi while Haru tries to get the attention that would feel on a day like that. of the man whom she loves. More than anything, The Street of A Thousand Blossoms is a story of family and Tsukiyama’s style is colorful, because she uses her native language and love, the futility of war, and the resilience of a country and it:s people. Tsukiyama describes traditional values from her culture with words that are italicized within has been known for her emotional and detailed stories and this novel, with it’s her story. By this, she entertains her readers by addressing her native culture unforgettable characters will keep you turning the pages. I do recommend this and knowledge. Within the story, literary devices the author uses are symbolism, book, no matter what type of genre you read. flashbacks, satire, and irony.

By D. Milligrock, Student, Stebbins Some students have a hard time stay- Round trip ticket to Nome. Open gym ing awake in class. Why? Could it be time. Pizza parties. What do all these because of sleep deprivation, boredom, things have in common? They are in- or their monotonous schedule or pos- centives to raise student achievement. sibly every one of those. With a dance So far, we haven’t made AYP in at least class, students aren’t sitting down 8 school years but based on statistics, throughout the whole class period- universities all over America require they’re moving around and getting the some form of art class taken because blood pumping through them. Not only they think it will help the students do does it keep students awake but it’s better in the other classes. So why also healthy for them, too. It’s a great doesn’t the Bering Strait School Dis- way to start out the day. Unalakleet students sort their freshly picked berries. trict try that out? We don’t have anything to lose by attending a music, art, Every student has an artistic side or a How the Crane Got Blueberries or dance class. talent. Some students are excellent Its Blue Eyes! By Roberta, 5th grade, Unalakleet drawing artists, while others excel at By Kirstian, 5th grade, Unalakleet By getting an opportunity to take an art creating new beats or dance moves. Big and small class in school, students will have a With the new dance or art class, stu- One day a crane was flying over the Lovely to pick on a breezy day chance to show their artistic side. The dents will be able to show off the talent tundra, and wanted to eat something. Unalakleet has a lot! same goes with the dance and music instead of it being locked up. Of course, So then the crane flew down and took Envy people who have some and I don’t classes. There are times when teach- they can wait until after school, but to his eyes out. He took his eyes out and Better to pick away from the road ers have to keep reminding students to be able to pursue it in a class could told them “If you see an animal just Eat blueberries as a snack pay attention to the lesson because the stretch beyond normal limitations. Even yell”. He walked to a blueberry patch Ripe in Fall student is drawing. The art class can with limited internet access, some stu- and started to eat them. All of a sud- Run, run before they’re gone relieve the teacher of that and the students could use available sites such as den his eyes yelled, “A fox, a fox!” So It’s fun to pick them dent will have a class on art every day google to search for information on then he grabbed his eyes and flew up. Eat them with a little bit of sugar of the school week. Then there are the instruments to dance classes. When he looked down he saw no fox, Sweet and Juicy students who love to dance but the so then he flew back down and he took only dance related sport is cheerlead- If students were given an optional his eyes out again, and went back to ing. Not everyone is willing to sign up choice to look up information on dance the blueberry patch and started to eat though, and the styles are limited. The moves or to go and hang out with them. His eyes said, “A wolverine, a dance class could provide a place friend, which would they most likely wolverine!” So the crane put his eyes where students could express their pick? The majority of them would back in and flew up, and the crane saw own style of dancing- like break- probably pick to go and hang out with no wolverine. He flew back dwon and dancing. friends. Not every student would be took his eyes out and went to the patch willing to take a music, art, or dance again, and ate blueberries. His eyes With the way science and technology is class because it seems “boring” or a said, “A bear, a bear!” The crane going, students will soon be able to waste of time. Most might think it’s not thought he was just joking. It was real. listen to music in class without the beneficial but statistics prove that stu- So he rushed back and his eyes were teacher knowing it. Not every student dents do better by simply taking a mu- gone. He put cranberries in, but every- is going to pass up that chance when it sical or art class. They learn content in thing was red. Then he put blackber- comes. But with the music class, they the guise of art or music. Music can be ries in, and everything was black. So he have a subject to look forward to in the inspiration the drives the student. picked two blueberries, and put them school. The music class will also allow where his eyes were. That is how the students to come into contact with What are we waiting for? There’s noth- crane got its blue eyes. music whether it’s the inspiration or ing to lose and there’s the possibility the project. The point is, music would that BSSD can gain higher scores on be the class instead of the distraction our SBA tests if art, music, and dance Making Blueberry in the class, which is a big problem in classes are offered. Making Agutaq some schools. By Mildred, 6th grade, Unalakleet Agutak By Kevin, 4th grade, Unalakleet Blueberries Basketball Skills Blueberries, blueberries, there is noth- Our team was making blueberry agu- By JoriR, Student, Stebbins I concentrate on the rim when I ing like them. tak. We started by getting our ingredi- practice my fade aways and how the They are blue and sweet, ents. First we cracked the egg. Second The opposing team intimidates me. In angle, the distance, and the weight of Delicious and fruity, we put the shortening in the bowl. basketball practice I was confident; I the ball all affect how it approaches the You can make many things out of Third, Muriel put one teaspoon of vege- played ball well, and I felt like I was target: the basket. Being distracted them. table oil in there. Angela stirred the ready to play against another ball team. during the game, defending your Agutak and blueberry pancakes taste ingredients. I whipped the batter When it was game time, my heart basket and intimidation are part of good. around in the bowl. Then we put in the started racing, I was running down the basketball. But I don’t like being Maybe you should try them. blueberries. We stirred them in. We court and my team members were intimidated by the opponent. So I You’ll agree that they taste good. were finished making the agutak. After going the opposite way- I’d forgotten practice and play “team” with my Mmmm. that the class sent it to the elders. which direction to go! One of my friends during gym hours. teammates passed me the ball, it was five seconds before the buzzer. One of What I understand now is to focus on the opposing team members was the game and mind the ball. What I guarding me, made eye contact and I also have worked on is the angle, the Blueberries took a shot, and the ball bounced off distance, and the weight of the ball the back board when the buzzer went before taking a shot. I have also worked By Jill, 6th grade, Unalakleet off. on being less intimidated by the opposing team and focusing on the Blueberries may be blue, and Curly Sue said, “Boo!” The basketball skill I worked on was game. This skill also help me with other But there are many things you can’t make her do, like eat gooberries. shooting before the opponent defends areas, which would better my You can make her bake a cake, and eat it, me. I kept practicing the fade aways to basketball skills. but you can’t make her eat dooberries. make my shots better when someone You can make her eat a piece of meat, guards me before I shoot. I exercised Being intimidated by the opposing team but you can’t make her eat rooberries. to be in shape and practiced with the can better your basketball skills if you You can make her like Pete, and save him a seat, boys to increase my speed down the practice and focus on the game. but you can’t make her eat looberries. court. I got better. My free throw Remember to be confident. The most You can make her turn up the heat, and be warm at her feet, percentage went up to 95%. My fun about basketball is working but you can’t make her eat zooberries. rebounding also improved. together and playing the game. There is one thing she wants the most. BLUEBERRIES!!

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Photo by Betsy Brennan ON THE WAY TO GRANDMA'S (top)—Kindergarteners Aver Agloinga as Little Red Riding Hood and Ada Lawrence as her mother perform Photo by Denise Olin the classic play to celebrate Thanksgiving last week. MMMM-MMMM GOOD–Alexis Hutson and Kaitlyn Mason (right) enjoy a piece of pie after serving pie on Nov. 27 at the XYZ Center. HE'LL HUFF AND HE'LL PUFF (above)—Xander Ferreira as the Big Bad Wolf acts out the Three Little Pigs with (left to right) narrator Sarah Wade, and the little pigs Hailey Goodwin, Macey Witrosky and Bethany Thomas. Saying it Sincerely Johnson CPA LLC Certified Public Accountants By Pastor Julie Yoder Elmore knows when Jesus will return again – only God knows. Nome Community United Methodist Church for the This second coming of Jesus is a time that many have Nome Ministerial Association been looking forward to for generations. Many of the early Milton D. Johnson, CPA As we get closer to Christmas we are waiting for many Christians believed that Christ would indeed return during things – waiting to see what we are going to get from Santa their lifetime. There are many in our generation too who be- Mark A. Johnson, CPA or another special person; waiting for the look on the face of lieve that Christ will return in our lifetime. Christ’s second the one whom we will be giving a special gift; waiting to coming means that the fullness of the Kingdom of God will make those special treats that we always make this time of be revealed. In God’s Kingdom, there will be no more hurt, For ALL your accounting needs! year; waiting for that particular Christmas Party we look for- no more pain, people will be whole. ward to every year; waiting for the Christmas Tree Lighting While no one knows when the second coming of Christ Please call for an appointment. Ceremony; waiting to sing our favorite Christmas hymns; will occur, we must prepare our hearts. There are many ways waiting for the day that we celebrate the birth of our Lord to prepare our hearts. Going to church is one way to prepare Mark is in the office daily • 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Savior Jesus Christ; waiting in this season known as Ad- our hearts. Also spending time in reading of the Bible and vent. reflecting on scripture passages is another way to prepare • Advent is the season that begins four Sundays before our hearts. Another way to prepare our hearts is to think of Business and personal income tax preparation Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. These weeks before those areas in your life that are distracting your relationship and planning Christmas we are encouraged to prepare our hearts and with God. Perhaps there is a relationship that needs patch- minds and souls to receive Christ. When we think of Christ- ing up or a friend or family member you have not contacted • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services mas and its true meaning, we remember that Christmas is in a while. the day we celebrate Jesus’ birth. When Jesus was born God God wants a relationship with each one of us. If your re- • Financial statements became human and lived among us. Jesus’ birth was the be- lationship with God has become distant, what better time ginning of a new era – a way for God to reconcile Godself than Advent to get closer to God? If you don’t have a Bible, with all of humanity. In this season not only do we look back I am sure that you can visit any church and they would be 2000 years and remember and relive the birth of Jesus, but happy to give you one. Ask and you shall receive. Let us 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 we also look ahead to the second coming of Jesus. No one prepare our hearts as we get ready for Christmas. 443-5565 Church Services Directory Put the wind to work for you

Bible Baptist Church Service Schedule, 443-2144 Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship Hour 11 a.m. Residential Wind Turbines Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West Third, 443-5448 Small Group Bible Study 10 a.m. Wind Turbines Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Susitna Energy Systems offers the SkyStream 3.7 Pastor Bruce Landry Wind Turbine—a residential AC system that can Community United Methodist 2nd Ave. West, 443-2865 connect directly into the existing utility connection on Sunday 11 a.m. Worship your home. Local installers are available in Nome! Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thrift Shop — Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Nome Covenant Church Solar Power 101 Bering St. 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Susitna Energy Systems also offers a wide variety of Sunday School 9:45 a.m./Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m./Ladies’ Bible Study, solar products to fit any sized need. Mens’ Fraternity & Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Youth Group 7 p.m. (call 443-7218 for location) Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 - 7 p.m. Heating Solutions Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Check out our large selection of heating solutions. 5th & Bering, 443-5295 Sunday School 10:30 a.m./Morning Worship 11 a.m. Susitna Energy Systems: Wind and solar solutions. River of Life Assembly of God, 443-5333 Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 6:30 p.m. Susitna St. Joseph Catholic Church, 443-5527 Corner of Steadman and Kings Place Energy Systems 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. Toll free: 1-877-485-1100 Saturday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Christian School Email:[email protected] • Online:www.susitnaenergy.com M-F, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Grades 1-9 Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd & Division, 443-2805 Sunday: Prayer Meeting 9:30 a.m./Sunday School 9:45 a.m./ Worship Service 11 a.m. 18 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET Scissors skills

sors individually. Have your child use paper and turn it while the child uses If you have any questions re- Nome Elementary School, Nome Starting only child-sized scissors, not adult- the scissors. Before you know it, the garding any area of development of Preschool, the hospital and Head sized, for the larger scissors will be child’s eye-hand coordination will your child, there are several agen- Start. Strong difficult for children to handle. burst forth and they will want to do cies in town here to help. You can Keep reading Starting Strong Early Childhood • If you are introducing scissors to everything! Be there to supervise contact Kawerak Child Care Serv- for other ideas to inspire learning Education your child for the first time, show and encourage your child’s progress! ices, Infant Learning (ages 0 to 3), in your child. your child how scissors work. Have them open and close their thumb to their other four fingers to get an idea By Kari Lyon, Director of Kaw- of the hand movement. erak Child Care Services • For children under the age of 3, Helping the young children in give them a piece of paper and let your life develop skills with scissors them have at it. They can cut the is an important step in preparing piece of paper into a million pieces, them for school. though most of the time they will just I know what you’re all thinking, make small cuts to the edges of the “Scissors skills! Is she crazy?” paper, not being able to cut all the Well, yes and no! way though. For most children this Scissors skills help the muscle de- age, if they want to use both hands velopment in the hands and the ever- on the scissors that is OK. They still important eye-hand coordination. All have time before the start of kinder- children need activities to help de- garten to get the correct hand move- velop and strengthen these important ment. For children older than 3 with areas of development. a bit more exposure to scissors, hav- Here are a few ideas that may help ing them hold the scissors the correct with scissors skills. way is best, but be there to help. • Have a special area in which Drawing fat lines on paper for them children can work, their own work- to follow while cutting is wonderful. space, and keep letting them know Don’t draw just straight lines, draw that this is the only place they should wavy lines, zigzag lines, half-circles, use scissors. Never leave them unsu- all sorts of lines for them to follow. pervised while they have a pair of • Young children working on scis- scissors. Child-sized scissors can be sor skills will need help with hold- purchased with just about every child ing the paper. This is a wonderful arts and crafts kit here in town. Some way to stay involved with their of the stores may even sell the scis- learning and progress. You hold the HHoorroossccooppee Photo by Denise Olin COME AND GET IT–Volunteers Dion Williams, Jeremy Head and Jane Olson serve Thanksgiving dinner to those who came to celebrate with freinds or family and other volunteers on Nov. 27. At left are Alexis Hut- “ Dec. 4 - Dec. 10 son and Lois Larsen. All Signs: Happy Full Moons are alike; each unhap- that is endless! Don’t quarrel with others. It will only py Full Moon is unhappy in its own way. (Tolstoy an upset you. You don’t need this. You need to be mas- astrologer?) The Full Moon on Friday, Dec 12 will be saged and wrapped in cash. Aaaahh yes. tough. And the day before (Thursday the 11th) will be equally tough, maybe more so. The day before any Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Like your fellow Air Sign Full Moon is when tension builds (sometimes we feel Gemini, you’re having an accident prone week. it several days ahead of time); and on this particular These mishaps will be physical or verbal or both. day, another planetary tension occurs: fiery Mars Something will irritate you and build up to the point fights with explosive Uranus! The next day on the where you really want to tear a strip off someone. But Full Moon, Mercury (communications) lines up with since it’s the nature of Libra to seek out balance and Pluto (Darth Vader.) Stinging words! It’s an accident harmony, when you get angry with others, you feel prone time verbally and physically! Wise readers will miserable, and in extreme cases you can make your- PIGPIGSSKINKIN PIPICCKKSS keep their heads down and their powder dry. Stay self sick. And your point is? Therefore, your first duty frosty. Avoid fights. (I hate arguing with people who is to yourself. Duh? You need to maintain your sani- know what they’re talking about.) ty, your equilibrium and your peace of mind. To do this, don’t blow a gasket about anything. Capice? Aries (March 21-April 19) The Full Moon on Friday (And drive safely.) 20082008 introduces conditions for the entire week that are accident prone for you both verbally and physically. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Financial matters are a Forewarned is forearmed! Meanwhile back at the headache this week. Don’t worry; the entire week ranch, you know how you shoot from the hip. You isn’t a bummer. Your family scene looks warm and think and speak quickly without hesitation. cozy. You might be entertaining at home or decorat- Week Fifteen It’s easy to win! Simply fill out the Therefore, do your best to be mindful; censor your ing where you live. There’s lots of good, loving vibes Thursday, Dec. 11 thoughts and responses before blurting out something within the family and your domestic scene. But your you might later regret. In particular, steer clear of bank account! What happened? It’s emptying out form at the left and drop it in the entry political and religious arguments as well as issues faster than filling up. Quarrels about money, shared ( ) New Orleans ( ) at Chicago related to race, publishing, the media, higher educa- property, taxes, debt and earnings could create added Sunday, Dec. 14 box at Nome Trading Company. Pick tion, medicine, and the law. Hmmm, the only thing stress. But lo! What in yonder window gleams? left to talk about is sex and food - and food is fatten- Could it be a new source of income? Yes, praise be the most winners & you’ll win a $25 ing! the gods of gold, it ‘tis!. Keep the faith, babes. You ( ) Tampa Bay ( ) at Atlanta might be fighting, but you’re also full of wonderful, Gift Certificate redeemable at Nome Taurus (April 20-May 20) Big stuff is happening moneymaking ideas. And just in time. Ka-ching! ( ) Pittsburgh ( ) at Baltimore about money, possessions or both this week. In fact, Trading Company. Each week, all it looks like something is coming to a head. It could Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) There’s no doubt this be a dispute about shared possessions, or to what will be a memorable week because it’s the only Full ( ) Denver ( ) at Carolina degree you’re putting your own interests before the Moon opposite your sign all year; and Mars is in your entrants who pick at least ½ of the interests of someone else? It might involve your job sign shaking its fist at Uranus (dumb!) while a or your earnings; and it could also relate to conflict Mercury/Pluto combo turns you into the heavy (most ( ) Washington ( ) at Cincinnati games correctly will be qualified for about shared property, taxes, debt, inheritances and unusual) prompting you to give others a piece of your insurance matters. It looks like arguments are likely. mind. Gasp! Now why would you give anyone a ( ) Tennessee ( ) at Houston the grand prize drawing of a (You hate this.) Essentially, you’re a peace loving piece of your mind? Don’t you need every piece for sign; except for the fact that many of you have Aries yourself? You’re probably fed up with something. in you, so in the midst of your peace loving impulses The last straw and all that. You believe the meek shall ( ) Detroit ( ) at Indianapolis you’re also a rat terrier. (You know who you are.) inherit the Earth but they’re going to have to fight for Rrrruff! it. Hey–angry words will not win out. You know this. ( ) Green Bay ( ) at Jacksonville $500 Quite the contrary, in fact. Until they’re part of the Gift Certificate from Gemini (May 21-June 20) On Friday, the only Full unchangeable past – you can still make a difference Moon in your sign all year occurs. That in itself is a in the world! ( ) San Diego ( ) at Kansas City Nome Trading Co. biggie–but this week, two other harsh, planetary con- figurations are taking place at the same time which Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You’re feeling a lot of hugely exacerbates things. Quarrels with partners and stress right now but it’s hidden. This is classic for ( ) San Francisco ( ) at Miami close friends are almost unavoidable. This could be a Capricorn. You’re very aware of your public reputa- A drawing will be held to determine the bummer. On the other hand (you have different fin- tion, and you don’t like public displays of emotion, ( ) Buffalo ( ) at N. Y. Jets gers) you can’t avoid this. So what are you going to especially stressful emotions. You’re a master of the do? For your own peace of mind, your only choice is stiff upper lip school. Nevertheless, these bottled up weekly winner in the event of a tie. to be more tolerant, more patient and not take the bait feelings could spill over into your job by creating ten- ( ) Seattle ( ) at St. Louis or beef about anything if a loved one is being a jerk. sion with coworkers, especially female coworkers. Listen to the Breakfast Club at 8:20 AM (Actually, this is the origin of the term beef jerky.) This will lead you to saying something harsh or nasty and you’ll regret it later. (Rats!) Therefore, why not ( ) Minnesota ( ) at Arizona on KICY AM-850 and the Coffee Cancer (June 21-July 22) Expect disruptions and ask yourself the obvious question right now: why agitations with coworkers, customers and clients at would I do this? Exactly! If something is bothering ( ) New Engand ( ) at Oakland Crew on ICY 100.3 each Wednesday work this week. You might have a difference of opin- you personally, don’t let it leak out through little com- ion with someone! For starters, you’re ambitious ments to others. This serves no purpose except to to learn who won the Pigskin Picks of right now and keen to work. You’re setting a high make you look like a schmuck. (You don’t do ( ) N. Y. Giants ( ) at Dallas standard for yourself, which means by comparison, it schmuck.) looks like others are lazy. (The bums!) Don’t be judg- Monday, Dec. 15 the week and who’s qualified for the mental about others just because they’re not working Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) In astrology, each sign as hard as you are. Mellow out! This increased stress rules many things and each planet rules many things; drawing! could complicate health issues as well. In another but the big thing that Aquarius rules is – friendship. ( ) Cleveland ( ) at Philadelphia vein (different arm) you might be disturbed about an Friends are important! In fact, you’re a net worker par issue with a pet. You’ll be happiest if you can be excellence. 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11/24 A Nome juvenile received a citation for Minor in Jason West, DOB: 1/11/81, was arrested and Possession of Tobacco. booked into AMCC on an Arrest Warrant for As- John Penetac, DOB: 11/12/64, was arrested sault in the Third Degree, Domestic Violence and and booked into AMCC for Criminal Trespass in (907) 443-5235 or MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” th nd Misconduct Involving Weapons in the 4 Degree. the 2 Degree. [email protected] Harold Kimoktoak, DOB: 11/23/78, received a 11/26 NOW taking applications for one-bedroom Summons to Appear. Kyle Mike, DOB: 12/20/83, was arrested and *Survey conducted by the National unfurnished apartments, heat included Amos Thompson, DOB: 1/4/90, was arrested booked into AMCC for Assault in the 2nd Degree Newspaper Association and the Center for and booked into AMCC for Misconduct Involving and Violating Conditions of Probation. Advanced Social Research at the Missouri “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” a Controlled Substance in the 5th Degree and also George Dan, DOB: 8/27/85, was arrested and School of Journalism at the University of •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided received a Citation for Failure to Register Vehicle. booked into AMCC for Misconduct Involving Missouri-Columbia. Researchers surveyed •Rent based on income for eligible households 11/25 Weapons in the 3rd Degree. adults 18 years old and up in markets with •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development A Nome juvenile female received a citation for Michael Dewey, DOB: 7/20/67, was arrested fewer than 100,000 residents. Minor Consuming Alcohol. and booked into AMCC for Assault in the 4th De- 515 Steadman Street, Nome Randy Williams, DOB: 7/26/85, was arrested gree. and booked into AMCC on two counts of Sexual 11/27 EQUAL Assault of a Minor in the 2nd Degree, Furnishing Don McClain, DOB: 7/1/49, was arrested and OPPORTUNITY Alcohol to Persons under the Age of Twenty-one, booked into AMCC for Violation of Conditions of EMPLOYER and Parole Violation. Probation. (907) 443-5220 Randall Huffman, DOB: 12/17/70, was ar- John Saclamana, DOB: 12/19/81, was ar- PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 rested and booked into AMCC on an Arrest War- Michael Eaton, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 rant for Violating Condition of Release. continued on page 20 Trooper Beat Legals

On November 20, at about 1:30 p.m., VPSO On November 24, at about 3:30 a.m., Gam- St. Michael Native Corporation Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 until 2:00 PM IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE Winfred Olanna Jr. of Brevig Mission reported he bell VPOs received a call from a Gambell resident Saint Michael Native Corporation (SMNC) has December 16, 2008. Proposals will be reviewed OF ALASKA was investigating the theft of approximately 30 requesting Charles Slwooko be removed. Gam- begun its reconveyance program under 14(c ) of and scored by selection committee and will not be SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME gallons of heating fuel from the schoolʼs bulk fuel bell VPOs arrested Slwooko, 32, without incident, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The re- publicly opened or read aloud. CASE NO: 2NO-08-00250CI tank. A suspect has been identified and charges for probation violation for consuming alcohol. conveyances will be for land around Saint Michael A pre-proposal conference will be held at Kumin ORDER FOR HEARING, are pending for Theft III. Slwooko was transported to Nome where he was which was occupied by individuals/organizations Associates, Wednesday, December 9, 2008, at PUBLICATION AND POSTING lodged at AMCC. on December 18, 1971 as either: (1), a primary 2:00 PM at the office of Kumin Associates. Pro- In the Matter of a Change of Name for: On November 21, at 11:50 a.m., AST arrested place of residence; (2), primary place of business; posers are not required to attend. Peter Onosaʼi Curtis Ellanna, Charlotte Apatiki, 29, of Gambell, on a $2,500.00 On November 25, Unalakleet AST received a (3), subsistence campsite; (4), headquarters for Project Scope: The Unalakleet High School/Gym- Current name of Minor. outstanding arrest warrant. Apatikiʼs original report that James Ishnook, 46, of St. Michael, had reindeer husbandry; or (5), site of a nonprofit or- nasium Project includes demolition and replace- Notice of Petition to Change Name charges were Misconduct Involving Weapons IV, exposed himself to several juvenile females. A ganization. ment of the gymnasium, locker rooms, music room A petition has been filed in the Superior court and Assault III. Apatiki was remanded to AMCC warrant was obtained for Ishnook, he was ar- Application forms and further information are and weight room - approximately 11,550 SF. It also (Case #2NO-08-00250CI) requesting a name without incident. rested by the Village Police Officer. On Novem- available from: includes a remodel of approximately 13,800 SF in- change from (current name) Peter Onosaʼi Curtis ber 26, Ishnook was transported to Nome for cluding high school areas, utility building and Ellanna to Peter Onosaʼi Ellanna. A hearing on On November 21, at 12:00 p.m., AST investi- arraignment. John Pius Henry Jr, SMNC Land Planner wood shop. Work will include minor site develop- this request will be held on February 10, 2009 at gated a report of check forgery in Gambell. In- P.O. Box 59049 ment and utility extensions. The existing and new 4:00 pm at Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street vestigation shows that several checks, valued at On November 26, Unalakleet AST received a Saint Michael, AK 99659 construction is International Building Code (IBC) PO Box 1110 Nome, AK. over $2,000.00, were cashed without proper au- report that Piuk Washington, 28, of St. Michael, Telephone: (907) 923-2594 Type V-B, non-rated, with a sprinkler system 12/4-11-18-25 thorization. Investigation continues. had violated a Domestic Violence Protective order Email: [email protected] throughout as required per State of Alaska man- that his girlfriend had obtained against him. In- mySpace: www.myspace.com/smnclandplan- date for education buildings. Wood structural IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE On November 21, at 11:50 p.m., Savoonga vestigation revealed he had violated the order on ner members will be used, with interior wood/metal OF ALASKA Village Public Safety Officer John Peratrovich re- two different occasions. Washington is currently stud partitions and a metal roof and insulated ex- SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME ceived a report of a domestic disturbance in incarcerated and will be arraigned in the future on The myspace site will contain copies of the docu- terior walls. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Savoonga. Subsequent investigation led to the two charges of Violation of a Protective Order. ments and relevant posting information. The project also includes pre-construction serv- arrest of Leann Gologergen, 25, of Savoonga, for Starting July 18, 2008, applications will be ac- ices to assist the design team in completion of the ALBERTO S. CABRERA, Assault 4 and Criminal Mischief 5. Gologergen cepted until December 17, 2008. Construction Documents. A guaranteed maximum Deceased. was remanded to the AMCC. price (GMP) based on completed design develop- 10/9, 10/30, 11/6, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 ment documents will be required. Pre-construction Case No. 2NO-08-44 PR On November 22, at 12:40 a.m., Savoonga activities are planned to begin in January 2009. VPSO Peratrovich arrested Jasmin Akeya, 21, of Construction is anticipated to begin in May 2009, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Savoonga, for Disorderly Conduct. Subsequent Donʼt forget: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE with completion of the entire facility scheduled for Notice is hereby given Christina Cabrera has been to contact, Akeya was also charged with Resisting OF ALASKA August 2010. appointed personal representative of the above- Arrest. Akeya was remanded to AMCC. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME Copies of the complete Request for Proposals entitled estate. All persons having claims against The Firemenʼs In the Matter of: may be obtained at the following location, upon re- said deceased are required to present their claims On November 24, Nome Alaska Bureau of Al- R.A. 10/14/90 ) ceipt of a non-refundable payment of $20.00 per within four months after the date of first publica- cohol and Drug Enforcement received a call from P.A. 10/10/94 ) set, plus a $10.00 fee if mailing is required. Make tion of this notice or said claims will be forever a local air carrier in Nome, stating that a damaged Carnival is R.A. 12/27/92 ) checks payable to Kumin Associates, Inc. barred. Claims must be presented to Christina postal parcel had alcohol bottles inside. Investi- Children Under the Age ) Kumin Associates, Inc. Cabrera, c/o Lewis & Thomas, P.C., Box 61, gation revealed that the box was headed for Saturday of Eighteen (18) Years. ) 808 E Street, Suite 200 Nome, Alaska 99762, or filed with this Court at Savoonga, and contained 10-750ml bottles of al- Case Nos. 2NO 08-10/11/12 CN Anchorage, Alaska 99501 P.O. Box 1110, Nome, Alaska 99762. cohol. Suspect(s) have been identified and the SUMMONS Tel. 907-272-8833 DATED this 25th day of November, investigation continues. evening 7 p.m. To:Robert Savage Fax. 907-272-7733 2008. Unknown Address No proposal will be accepted unless the Bering On November 24, Stebbins VPOs received a till midnight at Strait School District has formally issued an RFP H. Conner Thomas, ABA#8006049 report that Erik Milligrock, 23, of Stebbins, had as- BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF ALASKA you to the proposer. The Bering Strait School District Attorney for Personal Representative saulted his 21-year old brother. His brother did are hereby summoned to appear before the Su- reserves the right to waive any informality or to re- 12/4, 12/8, 12/11 not require medical attention. Milligrock had also the Nome Rec perior Court for the State of Alaska in a Childrenʼs ject any and all proposals. violated his probation. On November 25, Milli- Proceeding to be held at Nome, in the Second Ju- 12/4, 12/11 grock was arrested and transported to Nome for dicial District, State of Alaska, 113 Front St, Room arraignment. Alcohol was involved. 230, on January 15, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., and to be then and there subject to the orders of this court in a matter affecting said children who are the subject of a petition filed in this court under the provi- sions of AS 47.10.010—230, a copy of which petition is attached hereto and made a part of this Looking for a summons as though set forth in full herein. Arctic ICANS — You, or the above named children, have the right to be represented by an attorney at the hearing, or at any other hearing, held in this matter. If you A nonprofit cancer new buddy? want an attorney, but cannot afford one, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you, or the survivor support group. children or both you and the children as the case 1-800-478-9355 Your new best friend may be, at state expense. The court has the power to terminate the relationship of parent and child, should the facts warrant may be waiting for such action, and you are hereby advised of that possibility. you at the Nome In the event you fail to appear in accordance with Arctic ICANS next meeting the foregoing summons, you may give up your Animal Shelter! right to support or oppose the petition. The Nome Cancer support group will meet at the XYZ Center on DATED at Anchorage, Alaska this October 8, 2008. Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of dog/cat food from 11/20-27-12/4-11 Thursday, Dec. 4 • 7:30 p.m. BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT Doctor Leedy and the Nome Kennel Club. Dog food, cat REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS food, cat litter and other donations are always welcome The Bering Strait School District is requesting Pro- posals / Statements of Qualifications from inter- General Meeting ested General Contractors for participation in the at the Nome Animal Shelter! “team-build” construction method for design and remodel of the High School and replacement of the Gymnasium in Unalakleet, Alaska. Proposals For more information call 443-5726. Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet • 443.5212 or 443.5262 will be received at Kumin Associates, 808 E St, 20 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 THE NOME NUGGET • More Letters wrote a lot of the fine print that kept net revenues . Some of that revenue food banks. This would relieve the Another thing happened when we continued from page 2 the program in compliance in its may now be under the umbrella of current overhead of marketing out of moved back. Being a teenager is a Mountain goes on. The competition early years. the SIU for profit subsidiary. Let’s the region, and the product becomes little more “stressing” now then he has curtailed, but that old boy This has not been a thoughtful say that the profits from pollock are a Local Economic Multiplier. This is when I was a teenage. My daughter dealer must be awfully slick to avoid transition; but more of a “Menendez X and the cost of maintaining those not to say that all the product would was being called the worst names, his notice. A while back, the dealer Brothers Management” takeover. profits is one third of X and this in- always be distributed locally, should which was like being a victim all even babysat the village in an official They’ve figuratively shotgunned cludes management and upgrades to the export market allow a profit over again. As a result of a fight she capacity while Harrelson was gone. their corporate parents, who de- vessels. Two-thirds of X is available equal to or better than the LEM or ended up with an assault charge and In this case I’d rename the VPSO manded they live within their means, for local fisheries management, op- should there be an excess or glut of has had a case ever since. program, “Federally Administered blew their inheritance, and now at erations and development. The edu- product. However, if the product is Since then we’ve been gone away Tribal Area Law enforcement”. least one is headed for trial. cation endowment fund was dried and stored properly there from home for a few months, and Acronym of F.A.T.A.L. But they are rewarding them- supposed to be self generating with should be no glut. Old product may once again a bad thing happened that I see at Board meetings the closed selves fabulously. NSEDC is a slot $10 million in a diversified portfolio. be fed to dog teams which are a valu- shouldn’t. I think when a little girl door to the public, the cult of secrecy, machine for corporate officers. Huge For the sake of argument, local able and traditional, green alternative loses her childhood it not only the virtually Stalinist purging and salaries, great per diem, large fisheries operations include current to snowmobiles and airplanes. changes things, it lets the girl do degradation of competent personnel, stipends— all the while spinning off grounds price and production and Robin Thomas things you never even expected them and financial recklessness that Dan, new corporations and entities for local distribution of herring, salmon, Nome, Ak.99762 to do. You know she’s done things and dubiously elected Board member more heftily paid perks. Every board crab, halibut and cod. Fisheries de- that are not right, but she’s paying for Don Stiles have subjected NSEDC meeting is a carefully staged and velopment would include future fish- Dear Editor: them now. I just wish that in these to. This is without precedent here or controlled event to grab more. Pay- eries infrastructure improvements Re: Bering Straits Housing Author- sorts of “cases” that they’d treat the in any CDQ group. At a time when ing themselves to pay themselves such as processing equipment, ma- ity victim with a little more respect and Congress is showing little patience more. Honest board members might chinery and alternative energy tur- I am writing about the shortage of help them, not treat them like they or pity for the excesses of even the as well be caribou in the headlights bines and photovaltic. Management house here at Elim. Some people just murdered someone. largest corporations, it can be pre- of a turbocharged Haul Road semi- will include two plant managers and had mentioned that there is one home All I wish is, for us is to be happy sumed that more of this anarchy, or tractor. Get off the way or be run two Forman and plant processors and vacant here at Elim. My daughters again and not worry about anything nihilism, will threaten the program’s down! maintenance personnel. This budget and her two children ages one and anymore. We are planning to go very existence. Specifically, Con- Dan and Don are giving them- is for harvesting existing fish bio- three years old do not have a home back home soon. And I just pray my gress mandated that every CDQ selves, as board members of Siu Cor- mass and not for small scale fishery to call their own because of a do- daughter can ignore what the kids group give a financial accounting to poration, 50 percent of its stock. enhancement science projects which mestic violence between the kid’s fa- say and do. It’s just a shame that its constituents and also the pay of Stock that legitimatly belongs to the seem to cost a lot of money but not ther and my daughter. They are they can’t see things from a different the top ten employees. NSEDC is to communities of Norton Sound that deliver a lot of fish. A large-scale currently staying with me at my point of view after such a bad change date in contempt of Congress’s man- signed off year after year on hatchery may work but is currently brother’s log cabin, which I am rent- of life, then just trying to get the right date. And 2008 has nearly past. The NSEDC’s management. NSEDC unacceptable under fish and game ing right now. help for it later on. clock is ticking. gets half, but when the rules are that oversight. The budget may include There is barely enough room for It’s hard, sad, and tough, it kind of There are rumors of large invest- there are no rules, they can run the fishery surveys, but the surveys two more or lest three people. They reminds me of the movie, which was ment losses and many millions in printing press and create more stock should be local hire, pragmatic and are sleeping on the floor, which is based on a true story: A Time to Kill. other liabilities. Not to mention the and dilute NSEDC’s stake. Don has practical and not theoretical based on very cold even they are using an air Only in that movie the sad thing is… legal cloud Dan is under as he is sued turned the “Rules and Bylaws” com- alogorithims or computer data, etc. mattress. I would appreciate help that little girl was unable to have for “Tortuous Interference” by for- mittee into “Misrule by Outlaws.” such as trawl surveys. The 20% non- from one of our Senators or any one children after what happened. mer partners with NSEDC paying His sole talent is for mendacity. Vil- fishery community benefit will come especially during the holiday season. But also in the ending of the the tab. The second time a body of lage governments in Norton Sound from incomes generated by SIU. I feel this is an emergency because movie it was a white lawyer in the which Dan is an elected member has should demand their 50 percent stake So hypothetically if X = 10 mil- no one is suppose to be living with south defending this black family. In run across this charge in court. Light- of it, which comprises all of lion then 6.6 million should be avail- me and my boyfriend, according to the end he told the jurors in his clos- ning striking twice? Or is there a pat- NSEDC’s taxable assets. If not it will able for local fisheries management our landlord. Please help someone! ing statement, “now pretend she was tern emerging here? be a closed company with no proper which also includes the loan pro- God Bless you all. white.” And that to me just says (my Robin Thomas made some good scrutiny. gram, and accounting, meetings etc. Thank you, daughter being Native) the same dif- points in last week’s letter. I refer- Stalin did win WW2, even after I would suggest that local fisheries Bessie Murray ference with all this stuff we are still enced the same multiplier effect purging his greatest generals. Roo- management be outsourced similar Elim, AK 99739 dealing with. years back in a letter to The Nugget sevelt’s Lend Lease program, shut- to the creation of Siu corp. Fisheries So I wish and pray for no mother when we were buying Glacier Fish, tling aircraft along a route from the management could be run by a board Dear Editor, and daughter to go through what we urging more investment at home. Lower 48 to Siberia, helped tilt the of directors who are current com- With my daughter’s permission went through. When we get back The policy for no bonus was a Board balance of power toward the Allies at mercial marine harvesters and I’m writing this letter. Not very lone home I pray those other teenagers policy formulated by Don Stiles. He the Siege of Stalingrad. The tide of elected by marine harvesters to rep- ago my daughter was a victim of a will be a little more considerate to deserves due credit. But when you’re war turned. Perhaps with so many resent the individual fisheries. The very sick crime, every mother’s another teenager who struggles for bleeding perhaps tens of millions be- skilled executives out of work in the current NSEDC board would provide worst nightmare. We moved back happiness. hind closed doors it’s conveniently States, we could fund a Lend Lease community oversight of fisheries op- home last year, and as soon as we got Thank you, distracting to promote a little acri- Program for CEO’s of NSEDC. Until erations but would remain an arm’s back I got us both into counseling. I Mary Jo Trigg mony over a few thousand. of course they in turn are purged in length from the day-to-day manage- find the people at Behavioral Health Juneau, AK 99801 Rob mentioned Stebbins. It’s now the next pogrom. ment. are the best to help through my situ- the second largest community in My first suggestion to our new The key to a successful local fish- ation. Norton Sound at a population a little CEO, who is intelligent, and has po- ery is to keep the interest level and over 900 and connected by road to a tential if she acts with audacity and effort levels of the harvesters afloat Donʼt forget: natural harbor and bulk fuel storage courage, would be to open an office economically and to keep the com- in St. Michael. Untouched pink on Front Street and bring NSEDC munity in support of the fishing fleet Have fun at the salmon pass by going to the Yukon home. It’s time for a New Deal, and by providing job opportunity and and the Sound. Herring school there a Marshall Plan for Norton Sound. quality seafood products on the Firemenʼs Carnival and it has the best ice for winter crab- Time would also prove it the wisest table. Also the Bering Sea Pollock bing in Norton Sound. While on the course. profits need to be sustained under the Saturday evening from Fisheries Development Committee I Respectfully, umbrella of NSEDC in order to sup- got NSEDC to contract with two Eric Osborne port the local fishing industry. This 7 p.m. till midnight world renowned researchers to de- Nome, AK is not to say that all products should Nome Rec Center velop a sustainable fisheries econ- be kept local. Individual harvesters omy in Norton Sound based on local Dear Editor, should be allowed to try free market consensus. Had they simply been al- NSEDC used to draft a Commu- capital ventures via direct marketing, lowed to do their job, we could have nity Development Plan every few etc. with the help of the local proces- moved mountains. Government years and submit it to the state and sor. However expenses should not be King Island Native would have matched NSEDC’s con- fed oversight. I believe that has subsidized in these ventures and the Community IRA tributions based on their expertise. changed significantly. I would like to harvester should only attempt direct After staff meddling, one re- break down the annual budget as best marketing at his own risk so as not to Council Elections signed, the other wrote a report with I can without really knowing the take advantage of the CDQ program, some constructive criticism, which numbers in an effort to point out the which is intended to benefit the com- has been officially buried by the Cor- value of paying fisherman a fair mar- munity as a whole an not just indi- • December 13, 2008 poration. All attempts at transforma- ket value for their product. Firstly I vidual entrepreneurs. tive development in Norton Sound would define fair market value as the Grounds prices must be estab- • 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. have been subservient to the public average price of product sold over a lished which can sustain a skipper • Nome Mini Convention Center relations machine that protects the certain period of time. The FMV is and his vessel, crew and their fami- factory trawl industry. Political si- established through needs of the fish- lies at least throughout the fishing lence from the residents of western erman and negotiation and compro- season which includes one month The IRA council will convene a meeting Alaska is imperative. One of the first mise with the processors and is prior to the season in preparation, as things these experts were asked by usually protected by law from mo- is true for the fish plant processors of the membership at 1:30 p.m. to be staff to do was to explain why there nopolization or antitrust such as price wages. (No individual should be re- followed by a potluck. could be no fishery development in fixing. quired to subsidize the local fishing Stebbins. Quyanna ,Simon Kineen. Having already discussed the economy from borrowing money Wilfred should recruit a manager and community benefits of Local Eco- from an outside source such as mom Hope to see you there! build a world class fishery from the nomic Multipliers LEM, I would like and dad or credit cards.) These num- sea up. to examine a hypothetical local fish- ber come from the bottom up, so to 12/4, 12/11 After our 80 million dollar pur- eries development plan where the speak, and must match the numbers chase of the largest factory trawler in product is harvested locally, coming down in the form of an an- America, the Pollock is at its lowest processed locally, and largely dis- nual grant from NSEDC to sustain a • More Seawall quota in 30 years. tributed and consumed locally. The local fishery economy based on eco- The relentless purge of compe- plan will demonstrate the savings nomic multipliers. continued on page 3 on a Title-47, Protective Custody Hold. tence at NSEDC has taken its toll: and benefits of localized fishery How that budget is created or bro- A Gambell male was transported to the hospi- Chris Cook, who had a well re- economy where the bulk of the prod- ken down will be hinged on careful rested and booked into AMCC for Violation of Con- tal on a Title-47, Protective Custody Hold. ditions of Probation. Michael Dewey, DOB: 7/20/67, was arrested searched plan for an Anchorage re- uct is distributed locally with room examination of the fixed and variable 11/28 and booked into AMCC for Violating Conditions of tail outlet and internet sales strategy, for further development of value costs of living and operations. Lavonne Martin, DOB: 3/10/83, received a ci- Release. was a responsible financial manager. added products or alternative energy, Offhand I would venture to say tation for Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign. Al Wayne Koonooka, DOB: 11/10/65, was ar- Dawnelle Apangalook, DOB: 1/11/76, was arrested and booked into AMCC for Violating Con- Steve Rieger who was a one man should the budget allow. grounds prices should meet or beat rested and booked into AMCC for Violation of Con- ditions of Probation. corporation and world class investor, We must recognize that the fish- $1lb for salmon, 50 cents for herring. ditions of Release and Providing False Information Edward Anasogak, DOB: 11/2/80, was ar- to a Peace Officer. rested and booked into AMCC for Criminal Tres- growing NSEDC by leaps and eries economy in Norton Sound has $3.50 for crab and halibut. $1for cod nd 11/29 pass in the 2 Degree. bounds. He was also the lone oppo- predominantly shown a diminishing by-catch. These numbers are based A Nome male was transported to the hospital Marsha Lee, DOB: 7/5/72, was arrested and nent among the CDQ groups of the return. However we must also agree on relative difficulty and operational on a Title-47, Protective Custody Hold. booked into AMCC for Violating Conditions of Pro- monopolistic, unconstitutional flaws that the larger CDQ harvest of Pol- overhead ad abundance and length of A Nome male was transported to the hospital bation. 11/30 A Nome male was transported to the in Crab Rationalization. The true rea- lock has replenished those diminish- fishery. on a Title-47, Protective Custody Hold. Justin Katcheak, DOB: 1/16/85, was arrested hospital on a Title-47, Protective Custody Hold. son crab prices are depressed across ing returns annually to the tune of The product would be packed and booked into AMCC for Violating Conditions of Alaska. Gone is John Zuck who approximately 10 million annually in and distributed to local community Probation. A Nome male was transported to the hospital THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 21

ENGAGED—Charles Fuerstenau and Stephenie Culp of Delphos, Ohio have announced their engagement. A June 12, 2010, wedding in North- western Ohio is being planned. Stephenie is a junior at Bowling Green Photo by Kim Matthews State University (Ohio) majoring in social work and Charles (a former THANKSGIVING FEAST— Residents of Brevig Mission, a community on the western end of the Seward Nomeite) is currently a junior at the University of Toledo majoring in Peninsula gathered at the Brevig Mission school gym for a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast of ham, turkey religious studies. Stephenie is the daughter of Eugene and Caroline Culp and reindeer with all the trimmings. It was a relaxing get together cooked, served and shared by members of of Delphos, Ohio. Charles is the son of Mark and Donnajean Fuerstenau the community of Brevig Mission. of Delphos and Alice R. Fuerstenau of Spencerville, Ohio and grandson of Frances Charles of Unalakleet and Doris and Charlie Fuerstenau of Richmond, Michigan. Charles proposed to Stephenie at the finish line of an 8 killometer race held in conjunction with the Philadelphia Marathon on Saturday, November 23. All Around the Sound

New Arrival Rose Sereadlook, born November Johnson, 17, from Nome; and Jacob Alaska Fisheries Development the board. Benton is the executive di- Marie E. Ningealook and Larry T. 22 at 8:20 p.m. She weighed 5 R. Okbaok, 13, from Teller. Mater- Foundation board of directors. rector of the Marine Conservation Sereadlook of Wales announce the pounds, 15 ounces and was 18” in nal grandparents are Sarah Okbaok Palin also nominated Juneau resi- Alliance. birth of their daughter Ida Danelle length. Siblings are Vanessa E.M. of Teller, and Harry Al Ningealook dent Dave Benton for appointment to of Shishmaref. Paternal grandparents are Pete and Lena Sereadlook of Wales. Nominated Gov. Sarah Palin nominated Nomeite Simon Kinneen for appointment to the Bering Sea Fishery Advisory Board Nov. 18. Public Notice Kinneen is the community development quota manager for Norton Reminder: City of Nome issued Licenses and Permits for Sound Economic Development 2008 expire on 12/31/08. The following Licenses and Corp. Permits should now be renewed for 2009: The 12-member Bering Sea Fish- ery Advisory Board advises the In- • Sales Tax License ternational Consultative Committee • Health Permit in its negotiations with the Russian • Hotel/Motel License Federation on Bering Sea fisheries • Pulltab License issues, primarily regarding pollock fishing in international waters. It in- • Resale Certificate cludes both public members with ex- • Animal License perience in and knowledge of fishery • Chauffeur’s License issues, and state fishing officials • Taxi Cab License from Alaska and Washington state. • Motor Bus License The governor’s nominees are subject to final appointment by the U.S. Sec- IT IS ALSO TIME TO APPLY FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR: retary of State. Kinneen also serves on the North Municipal Tax Exemption - DUE by February 2, 2009 Pacific Marine Science Foundation Senior Citizen/Disabled Veteran’s Property Tax Exemption board of directors and the North Pa- - DUE February 2, 2009 FAREWELL—Linda Peters bids farewell to the Nome Community after cific Fishery Management Council nearly three decades of service to Nome. Linda arrived as a KNOM vol- Advisory Panel. He is a former Contact the City Clerk’s office if you have questions 443-6663 unteer, and she is leaving for Palmer on Friday, Dec. 5. This photo was member of the North Pacific Re- 12/4, 12/11, 12/25 taken at St. Joseph church on Sunday. search Board Advisory Panel and the Court Week ending 11/28 the original judgment remain in effect. ment and shall apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, if eligi- State of Alaska v. Jamone Cross (12/22/82); 2NO-08-574CR Count 1: As- ble, each year until restitution is paid in full; Amount $100 to Marjean Civil sault 4°; Date of offense: 8/10/08; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by Otten; Probation until 11/24/10; Shall comply with all court orders by the No Civil Cases filed State: count 2 (002); Any appearance or performance bond is exoner- deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these Small Claims ated; 120 days, 90 days suspended; Unsuspended 30 days shall be conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not pos- No Small Claims filed served with defendant remanded to AMCC consecutive to all other sess or consume alcohol, nor have alcohol in his residence, nor enter cases: 08-150CR, 08-475CR, 08-671CR, 08-788CR; Recommend Sea- or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to war- Week ending 11/28 side; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsus- rantless breath testing at request of any peace officer and warrantless State of Alaska v. Edgar M. Jackson, Sr. (6/22/45); Count 1: Importation of pended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police search of residence for alcohol; Not be where alcohol is present; Alco- Alcohol; Date of offense: 7/26/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; hol/Mental Health Assessment within 30 days of release; Participate in (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 2 (002) (by information); Any ap- Restitution: Shall pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judgment and complete recommended treatment and aftercare available through pearance or performance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 40 days sus- and shall apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, if eligible, each VBC. pended; Unsuspended 20 days shall be served with defendant reporting year until restitution is paid in full; Amount to be determined within 30 State of Alaska v. Jonathan Elachik (8/17/76); 2NO-08-835CR Count 1: Vi- to AMCC by 1/9/09; Recommend Seaside Center, CRC; Fine: $3,000 days; Probation until 11/24/10, subject to the following conditions: same olating Release Conditions; Date of offense: 11/18/08; Counts with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $3,000 fine through Nome as 2NO-08-788CR. (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 2 (002); Any appearance or per- Trial Courts by 9/1/09; Forfeit alcohol to State; Jail Surcharge: $150 with State of Alaska v. Jamone Cross (12/22/82); 2NO-08-671CR Count 1: As- formance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 0 days suspended; Unsus- $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs sault 4° on Police; Date of offense: 9/27/08; Counts (Charges) Dis- pended 60 days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 missed by State: count 2, 3 (002, 003); Any appearance or performance and consecutive to 2NO-08-519CR; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 sus- through this court within 10 days; Probation until 11/26/10; Shall com- bond is exonerated; 120 days, 60 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 pended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections ply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no viola- days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC consecutive to Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this tions of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol in any dry or damp all other cases: 08-150CR, 08-475CR, 08-574CR, 08-788CR; Jail Sur- court within 10 days. community; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of any charge: $100 with $100 suspended; Probation until 11/24/10, subject to State of Alaska v. Joseph Jones (6/14/82); 2NO-07-311CR Order to Mod- peace officer and warrantless search of residence for alcohol in such the following conditions: same as 2NO-08-788CR. ify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110003418; Violated conditions of pro- community; Person and baggage subject to warrantless search at any State of Alaska v. Jamone Cross (12/22/82); 2NO-08-788CR Violating Re- bation; Probation extended to 11/24/10; All other terms and conditions airport traveling to local option communities; Subject to warrantless ar- lease Conditions; Date of offense: 10/31/08; Any appearance or per- of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. rest for any violation of these conditions of probation. formance bond is exonerated; 90 days, all days suspended; (Seaside State of Alaska v. Joseph Jones (6/14/82); 2NO-08-815CR Count 1: Vio- State of Alaska v. Elliott M. Eakon, Jr. (7/20/79); Promoting Contraband 2°; recommended); Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 suspended; Police lating Release Conditions; Date of offense: 11/11/08; Any appearance Date of offense: 11/2/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; or performance bond is exonerated; 90 days, 45 days suspended; Un- performance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 0 days suspended; Unsus- Probation until 11/24/10; Shall comply with all court orders by the dead- suspended 45 days shall be served; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 pended 60 days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC, lines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these con- suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collec- consecutive to any other sentence; Forfeit contraband homebrew to ditions or probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess tions Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through State; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended or consume alcohol, nor have alcohol in his residence, nor enter or re- this court within 10 days; Probation until 11/25/10; Shall comply with all $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training main on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Shall com- breath testing at the request of any peace officer and warrantless search any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no viola- ply with all court orders by the deadlines stated. of residence for alcohol; Not be where alcohol is present; Alcohol/Men- tions of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall State of Alaska v. Jamone E. Cross (12/22/82); 2NO-08-150CR Order to tal Health Assessment within 30 days of release; Participate in and com- not possess or consume alcohol, nor have alcohol in his residence, nor Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 109526454; Violated conditions of plete recommended treatment and aftercare. enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail term revoked and im- State of Alaska v. Jonathan Elachik (8/17/76); 2NO-08-519CR Count 2: warrantless breath testing at request of any peace officer and warrant- posed: All remaining time, approximately 26 days, consecutive to the Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense: 7/24/08; Counts (Charges) Dismissed less search of residence for alcohol. term in Case 2NO-08-574CR, 2NO-08-671CR, 2NO-08-788CR and the by State: counts 1, 3 (001, 003); Any appearance or performance bond State of Alaska v. Jobeth Adsuna (6/27/83); Order to Modify or Revoke revocation in 2NO-08-475CR; Remanded into custody. is exonerated; 180 days, 120 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days Probation; ATN: 109064394; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- State of Alaska v. Jamone Cross (12/22/82); 2NO-08-475CR Order to Mod- shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC consecutive to 2NO- pended jail term revoked and imposed: 60 days, remanded into cus- ify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110697363; Violated conditions of pro- 08-835CR; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay un- tody; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment bation; Probation extended to 11/24/10; Suspended jail term revoked suspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; remain in effect. and imposed: 20 days, consecutive to the term in Case 2NO-08-574CR, Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 2NO-08-671CR, 2NO-08-788CR and the revocation in 2NO-08-150CR; days; Restitution: Shall pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judg- continued on page 22 Remanded into custody; All other terms and conditions of probation in 22 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 THE NOME NUGGET •More Court

olation of these conditions of probation. bation violation in count 3; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall continued from page 21 State of Alaska v. Charles Slwooko (11/7/76); Order to Modify or Revoke pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchor- State of Alaska v. Ada Snowball (3/10/78); 2NO-06-338CR Order to Mod- Probation; ATN: 110826648; Violated conditions of probation; Probation age; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within ify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 109062432; Violated conditions of pro- extended to 11/24/09; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 10 10 days. bation; No Action Taken; All other terms and conditions of probation in days, remanded into custody; All other terms and conditions of proba- State of Alaska v. Emily Ann Lockwood (5/24/84); 2NO-08-517CR Count 3: the original judgment remain in effect. tion in the original judgment remain in effect. Criminal Mischief 4°; Date of offense: 7/24/08; Binding Plea Agreement; State of Alaska v. Ada Snowball (3/10/78); 2NO-08-342CR Violating Re- State of Alaska v. Paula Sarah Myomick (2/7/70); 2NO-08-573CR Assault Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State: counts 1, 4 (001, 004); Any ap- lease Conditions; Date of offense: 5/23/08; Binding Plea Agreement; 4°; Date of offense: 7/6/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance pearance or performance bond is exonerated; 90 days, 90 days sus- Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 60 days or performance bond is exonerated; 240 days, 200 days suspended; pended; Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 suspended; Restitution: Shall suspended; Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 suspended; Police Training Unsuspended 40 days shall be served with defendant remanded to pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judgment and shall apply for Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation AMCC consecutive to 2NO-08-837CR; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, if eligible, each year until restitu- until 4/8/10; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collec- tion is paid in full; Amount to be determined within 30 days; Probation Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of pro- tions Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through until 11/24/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; bation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume this court within 10 days; Probation until 11/24/09; Shall comply with all Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of pro- alcohol, nor have alcohol in her residence, nor enter or remain on the court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for bation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath test- any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no viola- alcohol, nor have alcohol in her residence, nor enter or remain on the ing at request of any peace officer and warrantless search of residence tions of law; Shall not contact, directly or indirectly M.N., victim; Shall not premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath test- for alcohol; Not be where alcohol is present; Participate in and com- possess or consume alcohol, nor have alcohol in her residence, nor ing at request of any peace officer and warrantless search of residence plete recommended treatment and aftercare. enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to for alcohol; Warrantless search of person and baggage at airports; State of Alaska v. Norman L. Kokeok (3/24/86); Reckless Driving; Date of warrantless breath testing at request of any peace officer and warrant- Other: Not be where alcohol is present. offense: 8/15/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or per- less search of residence for alcohol. State of Alaska v. Garrett Oozevaseuk (9/10/80); 2NO-06-204CR Order to formance bond is exonerated; 150 days, 150 days suspended; Police State of Alaska v. Paula Myomick (2/7/70); 2NO-08-873CR Violating Re- Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 109063548; Defendant refusing pro- Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Jail lease Conditions; Date of offense: 11/18/08; Any appearance or per- bation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail term revoked and im- Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 formance bond is exonerated; 90 days, 30 days suspended; posed: All remaining time; Remanded into custody. within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Driverʼs license, priv- Unsuspended 30 days shall be served with defendant remanded to State of Alaska v. Garrett Oozevaseuk (9/10/80); 2NO-08-609CR Notice of ilege to obtain a license and to operate a motor vehicle are revoked for AMCC consecutive to 2NO-08-573CR; Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault 4°; Charge 002: Assault 4°; Filed by the 30 days concurrent with DMV action; any license or permit shall be im- suspended; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court DAs Office 11/21/08. mediately surrendered to the court; Probation until 11/26/10; Comply within 10 days; Probation until 11/24/09; Shall comply with all court or- State of Alaska v. Cortland Butch Anseth (5/6/47); Dismissal; Count I: Fail- with all court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Subject to ders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any vio- ure to Stop at Direction of a Peace Officer; Filed by the DAs Office warrantless arrest for violation of probation; No violations of law, (in- lation of these conditions of probation; Shall not possess or consume 11/25/08. cluding DUI, refusal to submit to breathalyzer, operating motor vehicle alcohol, nor have alcohol in her residence, not enter or remain on the State of Alaska v. Letia Martin (3/8/84); Harassment 2°; Date of offense: while license is canceled, suspended or revoked or in violation of limi- premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath test- 9/12/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance tation, reckless driving); Shall not possess or consume alcohol, not be ing at request of any peace officer and warrantless search of residence bond is exonerated; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 where alcohol is present; Subject to warrantless breath testing at re- for alcohol. with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to quest of any peace officer for a period of 2 years from date of this judg- State of Alaska v. Morgan Annogiyuk (1/8/51); Order to Modify or Revoke AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay ment (11/26/08). Probation; ATN: 109417356; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until 11/21/09; Shall State of Alaska v. Delight Aukon (3/22/87); Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- pended jail term revoked and imposed: 23 days, remanded into cus- comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- bation; ATN: 110697957; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended tody; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall jail term revoked and imposed: 15 days; Must pay the suspended $100 remain in effect. commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and condi- State of Alaska v. Gordon Paul (8/16/62); Criminal Trespass 1°; Date of of- have alcohol in her residence, nor enter or remain on the premises of tions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. fense: 10/5/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or perform- any bar or liquor store except for work purposes; Subject to warrantless State of Alaska v. Marvin Kulowiyi, Jr. (1/1/77); Dismissal; Count 1: Liquor ance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 breath testing at request of any peace officer and warrantless search of Importation Into Local Option Area; Count 2: Transporting Alcohol by days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Sur- residence for alcohol. Carrier to Dry Area; Filed by the Office of Special Prosecutions and Ap- charge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 State of Alaska v. Matthew Mitchell (6/24/84); 2NO-07-954CR Notice of peals 11/18/08. days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Dismissal; Petition to Revoke Probation #1; Filed by the DAs Office State of Alaska v. Mervin C. Kulowiyi (4/15/81); Dismissal; Count 1: Liquor Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days. 11/24/08. Importation Into Local Option Area; Count 2: Transporting Alcohol by State of Alaska v. Anita Marie Soolook (9/22/68); Count 1: Importation of State of Alaska v. Matthew Mitchell (6/24/84); 2NO-07-967CR Notice of Carrier to Dry Area; Filed by the Office of Special Prosecutions and Ap- Alcohol; Date of offense: 6/30/08; Partial Plea Agreement; Counts Dismissal; Petition to Revoke Probation #1; Filed by the DAs Office peals 11/18/08. (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 2 (002); Any appearance or per- 11/24/08. State of Alaska v. Anatole N. Bogeyaktuk (11/8/79); Dismissal; Count II: Vi- formance bond is exonerated; 90 days, 80 days suspended; Unsus- State of Alaska v. Matthew Mitchell (6/24/84); 2NO-08-338CR Notice of olation of Condition of Release From a Misdemeanor; Filed by the Of- pended 10 days shall be served with defendant reporting to AMCC by Dismissal; Charge 001: Driving with License Suspended/Revoked; Filed fice of Special Prosecutions and Appeals 11/18/08. 12/7/08; Fine: $1,000 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended by the DAs Office 11/24/08. State of Alaska v. Kristen Kulowiyi (11/2/83); 2NO-06-864CR Order to Mod- $1,000 fine through Nome Trial Courts by 10/1/09; Forfeit alcohol to State of Alaska v. Donald Oliver (12/21/79); Notice of Dismissal; Charge ify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 110067444; Violated conditions of pro- State; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsus- 001: Disorderly Conduct; Filed by the DAs Office 11/24/08. bation; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 80 days, consecutive pended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police State of Alaska v. Miller Kingeekuk (6/2/87); Notice of Dismissal; Charge to the term in Case No. 2NO-08-646CR; Remanded into custody; All Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; 001: Drunk on Licensed Premises; Filed by the DAs Office 11/24/08. other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain Probation until 11/24/10; Shall comply with all court orders by the dead- State of Alaska v. Lolene Buck (12/16/73); Notice of Dismissal; Charge in effect. lines stated; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or con- 001: Assault 4°; Filed by the DAs Office 11/24/08. State of Alaska v. Kristen Kulowiyi (11/2/83); 2NO-08-646CR Count 1: Im- sume alcohol in any dry or damp community; Person and baggage State of Alaska v. Thelma Ahkvaluk (3/13/88); Order to Modify or Revoke portation of Alcohol; Date of offense: 9/8/08; Counts (Charges) Dis- subject to warrantless search at any airport; Subject to warrantless ar- Probation; ATN: 110696121; Violated conditions of probation; Condi- missed by State: count 2 (002); Any appearance or performance bond rest for any violation of these conditions of probation. tions of probation modified as follows: the condition that defendant not is exonerated; 180 days, 160 days suspended; Unsuspended 20 days State of Alaska v. Harold Roy Kiyuklook (2/13/77); Order to Modify or Re- return to Nome without the court written permission is hereby deleted; shall be served consecutive to 2NO-06-864CR; Fine: $3,000 with $0 voke Probation; ATN: 109523799; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- Add: Defendant shall prepare for and complete GED requirements prior suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $3,000 fine through Nome Trial pended jail term revoked and imposed: 30 days, shall report to AMCC to the end of her probation; Probation extended to 11/21/09; Suspended Courts by 12/31/09; Forfeit alcohol to State; Jail Surcharge: $150 with by 1/5/09; Pending report to AMCC, defendant remains subject to the jail term revoked and imposed: 6 days, not to exceed time served; All $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Order and Conditions of Release entered 10/24/08; Must pay sus- other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 pended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other in effect. through this court within 10 days; Probation until 2/26/10; Shall comply terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in ef- State of Alaska v. Randall Takak (7/2/81); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations fect. Assault 4°; Filed by the DAs Office 11/21/08. of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor have alcohol in her State of Alaska v. Emily Ann Lockwood (5/24/84); 2NO-08-517CR Count 2: residence, nor enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor Assault 4°; Assault on Peace Officer; Date of offense: 7/24/08; Binding store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of any peace of- Plea Agreement; Count (Charges) Dismissed by State: (001, 004) ficer and warrantless search of residence for alcohol in such community; counts 1, 4); Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 60 Not be where alcohol is present; Person and baggage subject to war- days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall be served with rantless search at any airport; Subject to warrantless arrest for any vi- defendant reporting to AMCC by 1/16/09; Immediate remand for pro-

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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 (907) 443-2955/5118 Fax (907) 443-4129 (907) 443-4671 or 1-800-770-6150 Open 7 days by 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Fax: (907) 443-2467 B I G 302 E. Front Street J I M ’ S P. O. Box 633 Nome, AK 99762 Auto Repair 708 First Avenue East (907) 443-3838 (800) 354-4606 443-5881 www.aurorainnome.com

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Let’s Celebrate the Holidays! The

Photos by Tyler Rhodes Presents CLEANING THE BIRD (left)—Shanna Moeder works to get every last bit off the turkey as she volunteers at the Community Thanksgiving Din- ner at the XYZ Center last Thursday. Christmas Extravaganza 2008 HAPPILY FED—Luda Adsuna, 13 months, relaxes in the arms of Barb Apok after eating at the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. • Dinner Wednesday, Dec. 10 • 5:30 p.m. Old St. Joe’s on Anvil City Square continued from page 1 to the dinner rather than a charity event. “I’ve tried to broaden it out as a tures and unplowed streets to get community dinner,” MacFarland their turkey and trimmings. The pre- said. “A lot of single people come vious day Nome received a record and eat so they can have dinner with Enjoy Christmas amount of snowfall for the date. In- others in the community.” side, however, Nomeites found Humbly, MacFarland would not di- warm conversation, great food and vulge the number of hours she spends music by Nome artists eager volunteers to get them that re- putting the event together, but did say fill for their cup of coffee or a piece it gets easier each year as the various of pie for dessert. Best of all, it was vendors she approaches for donations Visit with Santa Claus! all offered for free. become accustomed to her requests. Some entire families gathered at She also acknowledged the help pro- one of the many tables set up at the vided by the volunteers and donations XYZ Center. Others came on their made by businesses and organizations. own and found old friends or new ac- “To me, Thanksgiving is about For details call the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum at 443-6630 quaintances with whom to dine. community; that’s why I really enjoy Some took their meal to go. Others doing this,” MacFarland said. “I like had their meals delivered by Lance getting a huge group of people to- Johnson and others from the Nome gether to have a dinner.” Community Center. Bringing all the food and volunteers together falls on the shoulders of Breanne MacFarland, who has co- ordinated the massive meal that an- Register for Spring 2009 Courses nually feeds hundreds of Nomeites for the last four years. MacFarland said the number of those attending November 24- January 11th the dinner this year was just slightly Campus Info down from last Thanksgiving. She noted, however, that more people Northwest Campus came to volunteer their time. The dinner is funded by donations 1 - 800 - 478-2202 from local businesses and organizations. Stores donate the turkeys and or call CRCD at volunteers cook them at their homes before taking them to the XYZ Cen- 1 -- 8 6 6 -- 4 7 8 -- 2 7 2 1 ter. Many more hands help in serving Please contact your local campus for courses in your community the food, washing the dishes, setting the tables and just simply making sure College of Rural & Community Development guests are getting what they need. The dinner lives up to its name as a Spring 2009 Schedule online at: www.uaf.edu/rural community event. While the meal is served for free, there is a communal feel UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution.