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VOLUME CXIII NO. 4 January 24, 2013 Coast Guard finds more than 600 gallons of petroleum products on the frozen-in tug boat Rustler By Diana Haecker the vessel frozen in at the Nome har- leum products on board the tug. discovered more oil, they had to Nome port barge ramp. When U.S. Coast Guard’s marine bor and be done with it by Sunday “The mess was bigger than we arrange for more supplies to shipped The tugboat’s owner, Mike Ben- science technician first class Francis night. thought,” said Schiano. “We were to Nome. choff, was on hand to help in the ef- Schiano arrived in Nome last As of Monday afternoon, they prepared for what was reported and In addition to the reported an- fort. Wednesday with a crew of environ- were still cleaning up a greasy mess had to readjust our plans for the extra tifreeze, paint canisters and oil stored The Coast Guard has been in- mental technicians to clean up petro- inside the Rustler. product we found.” in drums, there were at least ten volved since November 2012 after leum products from the inside of the Instead of the reported 100 to 200 Schiano said that he would’ve voids and tanks containing petro- they received a report of a potential tugboat Rustler, they expected to re- gallons of lube oil, they found more hired at least one more technician to leum products. The voids and tanks, pollution threat from the tug Rustler. move about 100 to 200 gallons from than 600 gallons of assorted petro- come to Nome. Also, because they Schiano explained, were not sup- “Through our investigations and posed to hold any petroleum prod- contacts with the responsible party, ucts. Mr. Benchoff, we established that The cleanup crew consisted of the there is a potential threat to the envi- Coast Guard’s Federal On Scene Co- ronment and we are here to mitigate ordinator Schiano, his colleague the threat,” Schiano told the Nugget Matt Renfroe and four environmen- last Wednesday, as the cleanup crew tal cleanup technicians with the en- set up shop in the harbormaster’s of- vironmental services company fice at the port. ChemTrack, based in Anchorage. After working on the vessel for They arrived in Nome on Jan. 15 more than five days, Schiano said on to clean out oil from the tugboat Rustler, sitting frozen-in at the continued on page 16 Jeff King wins Kusko 300 sled dog race By Diana Haecker King finished the K300 at 11 a.m. Denali Park musher Jeff King, 56, on Sunday morning with 12 dogs in won the prestigious Kuskokwim 300 harness and an elapsed time of 41 sled dog race last Sunday for the hours and 10 seconds. He told re- ninth time. porters at the finish line that his dog His last victory was in 2006. team was very powerful, at times King bested a competitive field of even too powerful. King pointed to 21 mushers, including five former his trashed sled brake as testimony K300 champs and an array of top Id- to the strength of his sled dogs. itarod mushers. An hour and five minutes after King took home $22,000 for win- King, Tony Browning, 55, crossed ning the roughly 300 mile race, and the finish line with 10 dogs. Brown- Photo by Diana Haecker the distinction of being the musher ing, a former Nome resident, was with the most K300 first place tro- PREPARATIONS— Mike Benchoff, middle, assists ChemTrack environmental cleanup technicians Chris Mc- continued on page 16 Donnell and Brian Davis. The Coast Guard hired ChemTrack to assist in the removal of petroleum products phies in the history of the race. from the frozen-in vessel Rustler in the Nome harbor. Nome and region well immunized against seasonal flu By Diana Haecker tients in Alaska or the region isn’t rate than other areas,” Dr. Head ex- The flu season had an intense be- known, the Alaska Dept. of Health plained. ginning and so far a total of 20 chil- and Social Services Epidemiology At NSHC alone, over 75 percent dren nationwide have died from the keeps track of trends through labo- of all employees have received their flu, according to the Centers for Dis- ratory test results from the Alaska flu shot. ease Control and Prevention. State Virology Laboratory. And Beyond that, Louis Murphy with The agency reports that across the those, Nurse Epidemiologist Donna NSHC’s employee health and infec- nation, almost all states showed in- Fearey with the DHHS says, indi- tions control division said that more creased influenza activity over the cate that we’re in for a bad flu year. than 1,500 people in Nome and the last month. In Alaska, the flu is also “It looks to be a pretty severe flu region were immunized this season. widespread but no influenza-related season nationally,” said Fearey. The “We offered free flu shots at the deaths of a child have been reported. flu hit earlier than usual and it ap- Resource Fair and the Nome Health While the total number of flu pa- pears that the strain H3 of the in- Fair,” said Murphy. fluenza A type is the most common Dr. Head said he can’t say how strain to attack people during this many patients were diagnosed with On the Web: year’s flu season. “The H3 strain es- the flu. pecially, can be very hard on elderly “Many times we don’t run the www.nomenugget.net people,” Fearey added. tests because they don’t change the E-mail: But the flu hasn’t hit Nome and treatment plan and are expensive. the region too hard yet, according to By the time the test results are [email protected] Norton Sound Health Corporation back, the patients are already in Chief of Staff Dr. David Head. treatment and it really doesn’t make Dr. Head said that the region is any difference,” Dr. Head explained. seeing a “normal” flu season. Fearey with the DHHS echoed “So far, we don’t see an increase that many providers don’t run the Photo by Nili Sundown in flu activity,” Dr. Head said. tests but that doesn’t help compiling NINE TIME K300 CHAMPION— Jeff King embraces his lead dogs The reason? after winning the 2013 Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race last Sunday in “We have a higher immunization continued on page 4 Bethel. 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Nancy, doms. strictions matter? guards in banks, jewelry stores, etc. the populace? And have you also no- Joe Biden has made his recom- There are proposals to re-enact Obama’s plan wants to increase And there would be no need for ticed that the states where concealed mendations to the President who has and strengthen Clinton’s Federal As- background checks including access armed Law Enforcement officers, as or open carry is allowed have the in turn released a lengthy list of re- sault Weapons Ban of 1994. This to medical records. In such an in- they “don’t stop a determined lowest violent crime rates? If legally sponses to the recent multiple mur- law banned firearms that ‘possess stance a war veteran found with psy- shooter”. armed, law-abiding individuals had ders in Connecticut. the cosmetic features of a rifle… that chological trauma from his service And how about the statement that been present on the school grounds Many are positive moves includ- is fully automatic.’ Not fully auto- may be banned from ever owning a we should allow students to carry of Newton or any other school where ing efforts to improve training for re- matic weapons which are covered by hunting rifle. Murderer Adam Lanza guns? Do you honestly believe that shootings have taken place, I submit sponse to armed attacks and other laws, firearms that look like was protected from such diagnoses everyone who holds a gun is auto- that probably fewer, and maybe increasing police officers on the them. In the law assault weapons are by his first victim and mother. I matically a bully, NRA member, many fewer, deaths would have oc- street and in schools; support for those with pistol grips, removable question would such a requirement mentally incompetent, or on their curred while waiting for armed Law emergency response plans for and high capacity magazines and filters out the potential murderers? way to shoot up a school? Have you Enforcement Officers to arrive. schools and colleges; gun owner other features. The anti-gun watch- Connecticut murderer noticed in the last few years that the Nancy, criminals don’t fill out pa- safety campaigns and improved dog group, the Brady Center to Pre- Adam Lanza used stolen firearms; vast majority of these regretful inci- perwork or submit to background standards for gun locks and safes. vent Gun Violence examined the Columbine’s Harris and Klebold dents occur in places where carrying checks to obtain their guns. Please Also there are plans for better fol- impact of the law after 10 years and used other persons to purchase a weapon is against the law (for the visit your Webster’s to verify the def- low-up on lost and stolen guns and found these types of firearms made weapons for them. Increasing back- law-abiding folks that DON’T carry inition of a “criminal”. And while for returning seized firearms, of guns up only 1.6 percent of crimes. Do ground checks will not deter a deter- a gun there) and criminals know that you’re at it, please look up the Gun recovered in criminal investigations, we really need a vague and ineffec- mined killer. it will be safe for them to shoot up continued on page 14 and more severe penalties for buying tive law, such as this? Laws banning armor piercing bul- for another person, so called straw Columbine murderer Harris didn’t lets for handguns were written in the purchases. use high capacity magazines; he car- Regan administration, so this too is Other actions include clarification ried 13 standard magazines and fired unnecessary. Any law that extends of and improving mental health serv- 96 rounds. Would restricting high bullet restrictions to rifle rounds for A Look at the Past ices covered by Medicaid and pri- capacity magazines stop a deter- armor penetrating capability would vate insurance; clarification to mined killer? Probably not. restrict standard hunting rounds and providers that federal laws for pa- Killers Harris and Klebold vio- be a gross violation to hunters’ tient privacy do not prohibit report- lated several state and federal laws rights. ing of threats of violence to law in obtaining guns including the Na- I challenge Nugget readers to re- authorities are included. tional Firearms Act and the Gun view Obama’s plans and support However there are a few points in Control Act of 1968. Additional re- steps that would make a difference Obama’s plan that are of concern strictions will not prove effective. and challenge those as above that are due to proven ineffectiveness and They are preparing to break laws and proven ineffective and that violate possible violation of personal free- kill people. Why would more re- constitutionally guaranteed rights. “I don’t think [stopping gun vio- Letters to the editor must be signed and include an lence] is about more gun control. I grew up in the South with guns address and phone number. Thank yous and political everywhere, and we never shot any- endorsementsare considered ads. one. This [shooting] is about people who aren’t taught the value of life.” —Actor Samuel L Jackson Louis A Murphy Nome, AK Editorial 99762 Dear Nancy, Misplaced Priorities It’s a shame that you have to pub- Oil does not deserve top billing for our future. The education of our licly display your liberal biases children should always rank at the top of our stateʼs budget. Shame weekly in our local paper. This con- on our governor for not fully funding our schools. Our most outstand- tinual “sensational journalism” as ing renewable resources are the hearts and minds of our children. If displayed by Big Media (and yes, our schools are struggling to climb the academic ladder, it does not from the tone of your editorials, you make sense to kick them down several rungs. are a member) is what continues to We need to use tax money we get from our non-renewable re- drive the misinformation machine sources, like gas and oil, to fund our schools. It is not smart to give and false “facts” that are reported. away the store when we donʼt raise the tax on oil as the price of oil Maybe we should also tell our legis- goes up. Oil companies have done nothing to deserve such a give lators to stop taking campaign dona- away. Out pocketbooks feel the pinch. When the price of bread goes tions, ads, or anything else from up Nomeites know that the tax on that bread increases. There are no “journalists”. caps on grocery taxes and no breaks for us sales tax-paying In reference to your statement that Nomeites. “Armed guards don’t stop a deter- Our legislature seems to feel that it can get away with favoring big mined shooter”, I would like to business at the expense of our schools. Where are the priorities? Our know how you arrived at that con- schools should be at the very top of state budget list. Our schools are clusion (unless you’ve been watch- our future and our children are worth the money. —N.L.M.— ing too many Bruce Willis movies). Have you ever seen any living or- ganism shot? As a hunter, I’ve seen Illegitimus non carborundum many animals drop dead from one hit by a properly performing bullet in a vital area. Are you telling us that Law Enforcement officials and pri- vate citizens who tragically are in- volved in a shooting don’t stop the Photo Courtesy of the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum Member of: Alaska Newspaper Association, criminal? If this were true, there DOUBLE DUTY – Mom amaqs her baby while snagging an impres- National Newspaper Association would be no positions for armed sive two tomcod at once. P.O. 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Arctic Fibre plans to con- Quintillion will act as Arctic a cooperative agreement since 1981. for safety in the world’s struct a 9,424-mile subsea fiber optic Fibre’s landing party in the United NOAA says bowhead whale The Alaska Eskimo Whaling “New Ocean” cable extending from Tokyo, Japan States and will own subsea spurs subsistence harvest catch Commission allocates the Interna- Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell last to London, England via the Bering from underwater branching units to limits are sustainable tional Whaling Commission’s quota week spoke at the “Arctic Frontiers” Strait, Beaufort Sea and Canadian at least five communities along the NOAA’s National Marine Fish- among the eleven Alaska Eskimo conference in Tromsø, Norway. Arctic with a planned in-service date Alaskan coastline. Quintillion plans eries Service has determined bow- communities that hunt whales: Gam- He presented an Alaskan per- of November 2014. to construct spurs between Arctic head whale catch limits adopted by bell, Savoonga, Wales, Little spective on what it takes to be ready Arctic Fibre was established in Fibre’s backbone and the communi- the International Whaling Commis- Diomede, Kivalina, Point Hope, Pt. in a new world of receding ice and 2009 to explore deploying a fiber ties of Prudhoe Bay, Barrow, Wain- sion for Native subsistence whalers Lay, Wainwright, Barrow, Nuiqsut increased Arctic shipping. “This is optic telecommunications system wright, Nome and Kotzebue, said in Alaska and Russia over the next and Kaktovik. A part of the Interna- the age of Arctic shipping the great through the Canadian Arctic. Douglas Cunningham, chief execu- six years are sustainable. tional Whaling Commission quota is explorers dreamed of. We’ve been In December 2012, Arctic Fibre tive officer of Arctic Fibre Inc. Quin- The agency released a final envi- also allocated to whaling villages in given a new ocean of possibilities – entered into an agreement with Quin- tillion will soon file the landing ronmental impact statement and bio- Russia. and dangers – and we need to do tillion Networks to serve the Alaska license applications with the Federal logical opinion to support the limits. All stocks of bowhead whales are everything we can to prepare for market as a wholesaler providing Communications Commission. A decision is scheduled for next classified as protected by the Inter- both,” Lt. Gov. Treadwell said. bandwidth to existing Alaska Quintillion is also working closely month. national Whaling Commission. The In his remarks, the lieutenant gov- telecommunications carriers on a continued on page 4 At its annual meeting in July United States has classified bowhead ernor called for contingency plan- non-discriminatory basis. 2012, the IWC adopted total subsis- whales as “endangered” under the ning requirements for itinerant Arctic tence catch limits for the Western Endangered Species Act and “de- shipping. Arctic stock of bowhead whales pleted” under the Marine Mammal Treadwell proposed working COMMUNITY CALENDAR based upon the needs of Alaska Es- Protection Act. more closely with other Arctic na- kimos and Russian Natives. The tions on vessel routing and recipro- IWC set a combined maximum an- Coast Guard investigates cal port regulations. 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Under NOAA Fisheries’ Salvage Emergency Response Team In addition to preparations for Friday, January 25 preferred alternative in the environ- and Sector Anchorage have been safety and security, the lieutenant *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. mental impact statement, over the aboard the Kulluk to assess the ves- governor said that Alaskans see *Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. six-year time period, no more than sel’s stability, to identify any poten- major opportunities from marine *Drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 306 whales would be landed by tial pollution issues and to gather shipping. Lower costs and increased *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon *WIC Class Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m Alaskan Natives and no more than information for the ongoing investi- access to energy, greater export value *Child Nutrition & Learning Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. 30 whales would be landed by Russ- gation into the incident. for natural and value-added re- *Tea Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ian Natives. Inspectors have surveyed the inte- *League/Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. sources, and new jobs and invest- *Men’s Hockey Ice rink on West 3rd 7:00 p.m. The Alaska Eskimo Whaling rior and exterior condition of the ves- ment opportunities could benefit the *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8:00 p.m. Commission will directly manage sel as well as reviewed remote lives of Alaskans. the subsistence hunts in the U.S. operated vehicle inspection video of “We know it’s not just about oil NOAA Fisheries evaluated the the vessel’s hull. The information is spill response,” Treadwell said. “It’s Saturday, January 26 overall effects of human activities as- being analyzed to ensure the safety about healthy operations at all times. *Timesaving Tips for new parents Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. sociated with subsistence whaling, of the vessel, responding crews and It’s about making sure new ocean ac- *Yelling,threatening tips Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. and determined they have a minor the preservation of the maritime en- *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. tivity keeps the small boats, the seal- *Women’s Hockey Ice rink on West 3rd 7:00 p.m. impact on the Western Arctic bow- vironment. “We have had highly spe- ers, the whalers, the fishermen in head whale stock, in light of current cialized inspectors and investigators mind. 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Listen to ICY 100.3 FM, Coffee Crew, 7 - 9 a.m., and find WWW.NAC.AERO out how you can win free movie tickets!  4 THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET Nomeites testify in support of Earthman for judge By Diana Haecker of so-called CINA, Child in Need of The Alaska Judicial Council vis- Assistance, cases. “We need to en- ited Nome last Thursday to hold a sure that we get a judge with a good public hearing as part of the process working knowledge of CINA cases to narrow the list of applicants to fill and who will work with us to pre- the Nome Superior Court Judge po- serve families as a whole,” Denise sition. Barengo said. The two applicants who made it to However, there were also two tes- the final round are John Earthman, timonies that didn’t endorse Earth- currently the State of Alaska District man wholeheartedly. Chuck Wheeler Attorney for Nome, and Tim Dooley, questioned if it would be wise to ap- an Anchorage attorney in private point a judge to the bench whose practice. background is solely that of a prose- The Judicial Council heard from cutor. Wheeler said that he reviewed several Nomeites who submitted the applications and found both John mostly comments in favor of John Earthman and Tim Dooley qualified Earthman. Most comments were to for the job. the effect that Earthman is estab- Wheeler endorsed Dooley. lished in town, that he and his wife Retired public defender Kirsten Marguerite La Riviere and their Bey also voiced reservations about daughter are vested in the commu- Earthman’s one-sided work experi- nity and that they enjoy being in ence, having only practiced law as a Nome. “It’s important that whoever prosecutor. She commented that she is appointed, actually likes living had a close working relationship with here,” said Peter Robb at the end of John Earthman while she worked as his testimony, endorsing Earthman. a public defender. However, his re- Others gave statements of support sponse to an appeal left her wonder- based on their professional interac- ing if he would make a good judge. tions with Earthman. The Superin- Bey said that she found Earthman tendent of the Anvil Mountain an excellent prosecutor and that she Correctional Center praised Earth- admired his ability to get along with man’s level-headedness, open-mind- people. “I just hope that the council Photo by Diana Haecker edness, depth of knowledge and questions the applicants closely,” ALASKA JUDICIAL COUNCIL— Aimee Oravec, William Clarke, Kevin Fitzgerald, Alaska Supreme Court eloquence. Bey said. Chief Justice Dana Fabe, Ken Kreitzer, Kathleen Tompkins-Miller and Julie Willoughby came to Nome to lis- Sine Holly used to work as a court After the public hearing, the coun- ten to testimony from the Nome public about the applicants for the Nome Superior Court judge. After delib- officer and remembered when Earth- cil retreated for a private interview erations, the council nominated John Earthman and Tim Dooley as the finalists. man came to Nome in 1994 on his with John Earthman. honeymoon with his new wife Mar- Applicants could chose whether tive Director Larry Cohn said that “The council works like a jury, to see that so many people took time guerite, whose roots in Nome run they wanted their interviews with the Tim Dooley was interviewed in Fair- where each member may weigh off from work or their busy lives to deep. “He said, ‘I’ll finish law council conducted in private or in banks the day before the Nome hear- things differently,” explained Cohn. participate in the process,” Cohn school, move to Nome and become public. Earthman chose the private ing. He said that they take into account added. the next prosecutor,’” Holly remem- option. Palmer lawyer Tara Logsdon Dooley applied for both the the professional experience, the Governor Sean Parnell has 45 bered. “I thought, hmm, it doesn’t was interviewed in public. judge’s position in Nome and in Fair- breadth of their experience, people’s days to make the appointment. Par- look like John Vacek is going any- During the public hearing, Chief banks. testimony, what the survey of bar nell’s spokeswoman Sharon where, but, by golly, John graduated, Justice Dana Fabe remarked that the Dooley was not on the short list of members found and what former em- Leighow said that the governor con- came to Nome and is now the prose- council was delighted with the rather names sent to the governor for the ployers had to say. tinues to consider comments from cutor.” Holly also endorsed Earth- large turnout. “This is the largest Fairbanks position. “We look for honesty and in- the public until he makes the ap- man, saying that he and his family public hearing turnout the council Cohn said that the council dis- tegrity and who would be well-suited pointment. have a “deep sense of responsibility can recall,” Fabe said. cusses the qualities of the applicants for the job. We look at the applicant’s The public can submit comments with the community.” After the hearing and the inter- after each interview. community service, if they had any to [email protected] or fax Nome Eskimo Community repre- views were completed, the council Then, they deliberate and conduct issues in the past. We consider the their comments to (907) 269-7461. sentatives testified not to vouch for a deliberated for a short time and then a comparison analysis of all appli- whole package,” Cohn said. candidate but to impress on the coun- announced the required two names to cants. “And yes, it was uplifting for us cil the importance of choosing a be submitted to the Governor. judge who knows the in’s and out’s Alaska Judicial Council’s Execu- • Strait Talk

• Flu continued from page 3 Emergency Situations Ministry will set up 10 firefighting and rescue centers in the Arctic to ensure safety of the continued from page 1 the numbers as trend data. The data with local telecommunication companies to assess pos- Northern Shipping Route and of the employees of the says that while last year was a mild data that could be used in the future. sible extensions of the network to serve other rural companies working on the Arctic shelf. Experts say that, flu season, this year looks to be a bad “Those test results are valuable for Alaskan communities using high-capacity microwave the shipping route will soon become the key transport flu year. our surveillance reports,” said links or additional new fiber optic cable builds. waterway between Europe and Asia. Typically, she said, the flu season Fearey. “The data is used to make a Quintillion’s Chief Operating Officer, Hans Roe- These centers will be equipped with advanced equip- peaks after January. This gives peo- selection of vaccines to order in the terink, said Quintillion also intends to construct a 490- ment and should cover the entire Arctic in case of emer- ple still time to get their flu shot. coming years.” mile fibre parallel to Alaska’s Dalton Highway from gency situations. According to Minister Vladimir According to Dr. Head, Murphy According to a weekly snapshot Prudhoe Bay south to Fairbanks, and then to connect Puchkov, the new infrastructure will ensure safety of the and Fearey, the best defense against the Section of Epidemiology pub- with existing terrestrial fibre networks to Anchorage and local residents as well as the employees of Russian com- the flu is to receive a dose of the vac- lishes on their website, there were no south through existing subsea fibres to mainland US. panies working there. Notably, several major companies cination. positive tests reported in the week “Through the work of the Statewide Broadband Task are implementing large-scale energy projects on Russia’s “In a week’s time after the inocu- ending January 12 for the northern Force, we have been developing a blueprint for Alaska’s northern territories. lation, if you contract the flu, the region. The chart shows that there broadband future,” said Commissioner Susan Bell, De- Russia jockeys for position in the economic competi- symptoms should be weakened. were 34 cases of confirmed in- partment of Commerce, Community and Economic De- tion for the oil-and gas-rich Arctic and hopes that devel- Within two weeks, the immunization fluenza in the northern region be- velopment. “This network would move Alaska opment of the Northern Shipping Route would be of is fully reached,” said Dr. Head. tween November 17 and last week. substantially toward the task force goal of delivering 100 economic advantage to Russia. The Northern Sea Route According to Louis Murphy, there Of those, 31 cases were influenza A, megabits per second to every Alaskan by 2020 and could is the shortest path between Europe and Asia. The Russ- are enough doses in town and if the other three were influenza B. prove to be a real game changer for the state.” ian Voice reports that Russia is in the process of building more are needed, they are readily Since the weekly snapshot is not re- an advanced icebreaker fleet with several classes of ad- available and can be shipped to ally a true representation of the real Russians to set up firefighting and SAR cen- vanced icebreakers. Nome. “There is no shortage of vac- numbers of flu patients, Fearey said ters cines in the state,” Murphy said. they Epidemiology Section looks at The radio station Russia’s Voice reported that Russia’s NOME OUTFITTERS YOUR complete hunting & fishing store

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By Laurie McNicholas The Norton Sound proposals were escapement goals in subdistrict 1 tence fishing boundary on the Sinuk ing the peak of the nearshore migra- During a six-day meeting of the among many commercial, sport and (Nome) be achieved before allowing River upstream approximately 10 tion,” the department said. “Further- Alaska Board of Fisheries last week subsistence finfish regulatory pro- commercial coho salmon fishing in miles to Boulder Creek. more, the proportion of in Anchorage, the Alaska Dept. of posals for the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskok- subdistricts 2 (Golovin) and 3 (Elim) Proposal 125 to allow use of a dip water-marked coho salmon in the Fish and Game presented reports for wim (AYK) Management Area received the board’s unanimous ap- net as a legal subsistence gear for catch by this time increases substan- “stock of concern” status for chum considered by the Board of Fisheries proval. subsistence salmon fishing on the tially, which negatively impacts the salmon in Norton Sound subdistricts last week. Proposal 120—to allow for com- Pilgrim River received unanimous quality of the commercial harvest.” 1 (Nome), 2 (Golovin) and 3 (Elim), The board sets seasons, bag lim- mercial chum and pink salmon fish- approval. Public comments opposing this and for king salmon in subdistricts 5 its, methods and means for the state’s eries in subdistricts 5 (Shaktoolik) The board unanimously approved proposal included the following: (1) (Shaktoolik) and 6 (Unalakleet). subsistence, commercial, sport, and 6 (Unalakleet) before July 1— Proposal 126 to allow the commer- It would favor inriver fishermen and The board adopted the depart- guided sport, and personal use fish- was amended to allow for them only cial fishing season for coho salmon sport fishermen over the commercial ment’s recommendation to continue eries, and sets policy and direction if there are no restrictions in the king to be extended in Norton Sound sub- fishery; and (2) if the harvest of coho the “stock of yield” concern classifi- for the management of the state’s salmon subsistence fishery in marine districts by emergency order. were delayed until the threshold es- cation for those stocks. fishery resources. waters. Proposal 127 to allow an increase capement of 4,800 coho is reached, A “stock of yield” concern is de- The board is charged with making This proposal also was amended in the amount of commercial gillnet the opportunity to harvest chum fined in Alaska statutes as “a concern allocative decisions. The department to stipulate that if the marine waters gear allowed in the Norton Sound salmon in the shoulder season would arising from a chronic inability, de- is responsible for management based subsistence fishery in subdistricts 5 pink salmon fishery by emergency be lost. No public support for the spite use of specific management on those decisions. and 6 is restricted to a gillnet mesh order received unanimous approval. proposal was voiced. measures, to maintain expected The board meeting cycle is three size of six inches or less, the sport The board approved Proposal 129 The board unanimously voted yields, or harvestable surpluses, years long. The next board meeting fish bag and possession limit and an- to re-open sport fishing for chum down Proposal 128 to allow com- above a stock’s escapement need; a on finfish proposals for the AYK re- nual limit for king salmon will be re- salmon in subdistrict 1 (Nome) by a mercial fishermen possessing any yield concern is less severe than a gion is anticipated to be in 2016. duced by emergency order to one vote of 4 to 2. valid Commercial Fisheries Entry management concern.” king salmon. Commission (CFEC) interim use or The department said king salmon Proposals approved The board unanimously adopted Three proposals failed limited entry permit to set gillnets to escapement goals in subdistricts 5 Proposal 115 to increase from the amended proposal. Proposal 102 to allow subsistence harvest, at any time, up to two tons and 6 were not achieved in 2008 and $200 to $500 the annual amount of Proposal 121 to allow beach take of Arctic grayling by hook and of pink salmon for use as bait in the 2012 despite conservation measures money a household with a Norton seines to harvest pink salmon for line gear through the ice in the Nome Norton Sound-Port Clarence Area. which included the subsistence fish- Sound customary trade finfish permit subsistence in subdistricts 5 (Shak- River failed by a unanimous board The proposal said holders of valid ing schedule stipulated in the man- may receive from the sale of subsis- toolik) and 6 (Unalakleet), except as vote. CFEC interim use permits (for ex- agement plan, in-river gillnet mesh tence caught fish, received unani- specified by emergency order, was The ADF&G opposed the pro- ample, Norton Sound red king crab) size restrictions, and early closure to mous approval by the board. amended to allow harvests only from posal due to overexploitation of the or other limited entry permits (for subsistence and sport fisheries. Proposal 116 to allow for a com- July 1 through Aug. 10 with a net stock and low abundance. The board example, herring sac roe) could har- The department noted that king mercial fishery for chum or pink mesh size of no greater than four and received no public comments in sup- vest pink salmon for personal use as salmon escapement estimates for salmon in subdistrict 1 (Nome) was one-half inches and a requirement port of this proposal. bait which could then be used in the 2011 in subdistricts 5 and 6 are in- amended to allow commercial that king salmon be released. Proposal 118 to allow a commer- fishery for which the permit is held complete. salmon fishing only after escapement The board unanimously approved cial set gillnet fishery in the Golovin (for example, Norton Sound red king Chum salmon escapements within goals were projected to be met. The the amended proposal. subdistrict only after 4,800 coho crab or halibut). individual rivers of subdistrict 1 have board unanimously approved the Proposal 122 to allow subsistence salmon have been counted at the However, pink salmon harvested been variable, the department re- amended proposal. gillnet fishing seven days a week in Niukluk River tower project was for bait in this manner could not be ported. “Subdistricts 2 and 3 chum The board unanimously approved subdistrict 1 (Nome) was amended to unanimously rejected by the board. sold to other persons or commercial salmon runs have been more volatile Proposal 117 with substitute regula- allow subsistence gillnet fishing A sustainable escapement goal buyers. and have only reached sustainable tory language to allow for commer- seven days a week in marine waters (SEG) range of 2,400 to 7,200 coho The Dept. of Law voiced concern escapement goals in two of the last cial salmon fishing in subdistrict 1 east of Cape Nome. salmon for the Niukluk River was es- that approval of this proposal would five years,” the department added. (Nome) west of Cape Nome. Waters The board unanimously approved tablished in 2007. allow the holder of any CFEC permit The department noted an overall west of Cape Nome were closed to the amended proposal. The department said if it were to to harvest bait, and questioned improvement in subdistrict 1 chum commercial fishing in 1984 based on Proposal 123 to allow subsistence use 4,800 coho as the threshold for whether this is statutorily authorized. salmon stocks in a report to the concerns for chum salmon. fishing with beach seines in subdis- projecting achievement of the SEG, Under current statutes, crab and board, Special Publication No. 12- The ADF&G commented on Pro- trict 1 (Nome) anytime subsistence the fishery would effectively be shut halibut fishermen must purchase 29, in December 2012. “However, posal 117 as follows: “The depart- gillnet fishing is open was amended down because 4,800 coho had not pink salmon for use as bait that orig- the available yield in 2008 and 2009, ment is neutral on this proposal. In to allow harvests only during subsis- been counted at the Niukluk River inates from limited entry commercial and in the western portion of the sub- years when a harvestable surplus of tence gillnet periods from June 15 tower until Aug. 15-22 even in the salmon fisheries. The ADF&G said district, as assessed by Nome and chum salmon and when subsistence through July 25. The amended pro- largest recorded escapements in there may be limited entry implica- Snake rivers, remains below histori- uses are projected to be met, a small posal passed by a vote of 4 to 2. 1996, 2000, 2006 and 2008. “De- tions for the harvest of salmon as cal levels,” the report adds. “The commercial fishery could be al- The board unanimously approved laying the fishery until the third commercial bait by nonsalmon lim- available yield in Subdistrict 1 is lowed, with the area opened to fish- Proposal 124 with substitute regula- week of August would prevent com- ited entry permit holders. higher east of Cape Nome as indi- ing based upon inseason escapement tory language to move the subsis- mercial fishing for coho salmon dur- cated by escapements observed in monitoring projects. Pink salmon Eldorado River (p. 3).” runs have been strong in even-num- Several of the regulatory propos- bered years, particularly west of als approved by the board last week Cape Nome. A commercial fishery are intended to increase opportuni- could be allowed, while minimizing $ ties for commercial, sport and sub- incidental harvest of chum salmon, 579 sistence fishing in subdistrict 1. using four and one-half inch or All actions taken by the board on smaller mesh size gillnets.” regulatory proposals for the Norton Proposal 119 to repeal the regula- MILLION Sound district are described below. tory requirement that chum salmon PER YEAR

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By Jeffrey Erickson event that combines memorization the deciding round. We were down No balls were bouncing, no and public speaking. The first isn’t to two spellers: Julius Ione from whistles tweeting either, but the ten- hard for this age group, but the lat- White Mountain and Adrianne sion in the Stebbins gymnasium ter can be a challenge so it is a good Okoomealingok from Savoonga. was no less obvious Thursday night opportunity to develop this skill. The two went back and forth, each when the top 39 spellers in the The ability to face judges and the confidently marching up to the mi- Bering Strait School District met to crowd is usually what separates the crophone until Julius missed a word decide the district championship. contenders from the rest of the con- and Adrianne didn’t. A final round This is an annual gathering that testants. for Adrianne and the contest was has come together for more than 30 After two rounds of the contest, over and we had a new champion. years. 4th – 8th graders from all it was obvious that we had a strong The bronze medal went to Joycelyn sites began studying months before field with so many capable spellers. Murphy from Stebbins because she in preparation. This year’s contest As the rounds continued, the crowd won a spell off with two other was missing several champions cheered the ever-diminishing group spellers. who’d advanced to high school so and the tension began to rise. Adrianne will represent the the title would be held by a new stu- Through it all, there emerged a core BSSD in Anchorage at the State dent when the evening was done. of kids who were all capable of Spelling Bee on March 1. The Spelling Bee is a unique completing the task. Round 10 was

Photo by Nils Hahn Photo courtesy of Jessica Petersen GREAT HORNED OWL— This great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) C-H-A-M-P-S— The Bering Strait School District Spelling Bee Champions are (l-r) Joycelyn Murphy was hanging out at the Nome Eskimo Community Building on Friday, from Stebbins, who came in 3rd place, Julius Ione from White Mountain who finished second and Adri- January 18. anne Okoomealingok from Savoonga, this years BSSD Spelling Bee Champion.

Photo by Al Burgo WEDDING BELLS— Longtime partners Barb Nickels and Gary Lane got married on January 12 at the Mini Convention Center in Nome. 1/17-24 Get your tax refund fast with electronic filing. It’s your money! JOHN THOMAS TAX PREPARATION TAX ESTIMATES FREE 1-888-465-0638 • Refund In 8-15 Days (907)277-0615 • Fax (907)272-3206 1020 Eagle Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 • Tax Preparation Available Authorized Provider Photo by Nils Hahn • Low Service Fees TRAVELING— Two snow machiners come in off the ice in front of Nome on Friday, January 18. • Direct Deposit www.ThomasTaxPrepration.com 1/10-17-24 THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 7 Nome Boys split with Kenai, drop first at home this season

By Stephen Palmatier Leading the way for the Nanooks led by Eide with 16 points, their only With the Nome boys now looking methodical on offense and not have With the Nome Lady Nanooks in the win was senior forward Do- player in double figures. back on this weekend and their first turnovers.” having the week off after a three minique Hall who put in 15 points. “We need to run our offense bet- loss of the year, the Nanooks will The Nome boys, who now move game sweep at the Subway Show- Junior point guard Tyler Eide added ter,” said sophomore Klay Baker of look to regroup with one another dur- to 8-5 on the season, head to Bethel down two weeks ago, the stage was an additional 13 points, in one of his the Nanooks who had 13 total points ing practice, particularly working on along with the Lady Nanooks and given to the Nome boys who came better games of the season thus far. over the weekend in the two games. the offensive end. In the second will play teams from Bethel, Un- away with a two game split with the “We played hard but we definitely Perhaps the big surprise of the game loss, Nome was only able to alaska and Seward in the Bethel Kenai Kardinals at home last week- could have played a lot better,” said game was that Hall, the leading muster 17 points in the entire second Tournament. The Nanooks and Lady end. Hall after the game. scorer of the previous game and the half. With Nome being led this sea- Nanooks, who both came off wins The games, which were held at the At the time, the statement by Hall season for the Nanooks, was held in son by their defense, the questions against Bethel two weeks ago at the Nome Recreation Center for the first was surprising coming off perhaps check to only 5 points in the second continue to remain on the offense. Subway Showdown, will both be time this season, brought in huge what may have been the Nanooks game. Hall, who hurt his finger late Will the Nanooks score enough tested this coming weekend taking crowds for both nights of action. The best played game all season. But in the first game coming out for the points in some games to help out on the crowd at Bethel this time. The Nanooks, who entered the weekend what seemed like a formality, the rest of that game, seemed to not be their defense? Nome ladies will begin the tourna- 7-4 on the year and a perfect record next night that Nome would come his usual dominant self down low in “There is still lots of room for im- ment this Thursday at 2 p.m. against at home, looked to continue their away with a weekend sweep and the paint most of the second night. provement on the offensive end,” Seward. The boys take on Seward at dominance over opponents in their continue its home dominance was Hall did not let the injury be an ex- said head coach Pat Callahan of the 3:30 p.m. own gym. anything but, as Hall’s comments cuse for his poor play in the second Nanooks boys. “We have to be more In the first game last Friday night, came to fruition in the next game. game though. Nome came out strong, using the en- Kenai came out the second night “We were mentally less aggres- ergy of the crowd to get out to a 16- with a new energy on defense and a sive as a team in this game,” said Basketball Results 9 first quarter lead and a halftime much better game plan on offense, Hall. “Our turnovers in the game lead of 25-16. In the third quarter, defeating the Nanooks 46-38. Lead- were the big difference,” said Hall. Friday results: Nome continued its strong play com- ing the way for the Kardinals was That lack of mental focus was The Nome Boys defeated Kenai 62-34. Nome improved to 8-4 with ing out with energy extending their senior center Shane Spalding with 16 shared by other teammates of Hall’s the win. lead to 40-27 at the end of three quar- points while senior forward Wyatt as well. ters. From there, the Nanooks took Fitt added 15 points. No one for the “We thought that we would come NBHS 16-9-15-22=62 off, outscoring Kenai 22-7 in the 4th Kardinals was in double figures the out and win,” said Eide. “Kenai just KCHS 9-7-11-7 = 34 quarter alone, eventually winning in first game. played harder and hungrier in this dominating fashion, 62-34. As for Nome, the Nanooks were game.” NBHS - Pate 2, Baker 7, C. Smith 7, Hall 15, Eide 13, Mattheis 6, Stettenbenz 5, Head 7 KCHS - Battesetti 6, McKee 5, Spry 3, Fitt 5, O’Neal 2, Spalding 9, Kibling 2, Liedes 2

Saturday results: Kenai Bboys defeated Nome 46-38.

KCHS 11-10-13-12=46 NBHS 12-9-11-6 = 38

NBHS - Baker 6, C. Smith 1, Hall 5, Eide 16, Mattheis 8, Head 2 KCHS - Battistelli 5, Mckee 6, Fitt 15, O’Neal 2, Spalding 16, Liedes 2

The Nome Boys and Girls Varsity basketball teams will compete at the Bethel Tournament this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Participating teams are Nome, Bethel, Seward and Dutch Harbor. The Nome JV Boys and Girls will host Bethel JVs.

The public is invited to honor Judge Ben J. Esch on his retirement from the Alaska Court System

Reception on Friday, February 1, 2013 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm at the Pioneer Hall 110 Front Street, Nome

Refreshments will be served.

Photo by Janeen Sullivan For questions, contact SOLD OUT CROWD— Zach Sullivan handles the ball in the game against the Kenai Kardinals in front of a sold out crowd at the Nome Rec Center. The Nanooks won the game on Saturday against Kenai 62 to 34. The Brodie Kimmel, Clerk of Court (443-5216) Kardinals came back to win the game on Sunday against the Nome Nanooks 46 to 38. 1/24-31 8 THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013SPORTS THE NOME NUGGET

UNDER PRESSURE— Chad Callahan drives for the basket with Jamie Yi playing defense for the blue team during the jr. high games.

CLEAN BREAK— Madison Johnson, #12, drives thru Angelina Vaden, #24, and Katherine Scott, #32, during last weekends jr. high girls basketball game.

Photos by Janeen Sullivan COULDN’T MISS— Oliver Hoogendorn shoots for two with Briar Dickson (right) and Keegan Bourdon (left) guarding the basket.

OPEN BALL— Brandolyn Ahyakak (center) gets a move on to take control of the ball against Kerry Ahma- DOUBLE TEAM— Chad Callahan (blue), struggles for control of the suk (right) and Tiffany Ongtowasruk (left) at the jr. high girls game. ball against Cody Johnson (left), and Paul Bioff (right), during the jr. high game at the Rec Center. THE NOME NUGGET Sports THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 9

Photos by Janeen Sullivan TALL MAN— Nome Nanooks Cass Mattheis towers over the Kenai de- DRIVING— Nanooks Cameron Smith moves in for two during last weeks match up against Kenai at the Nome fense in the game on Saturday. Rec Center on Saturday.

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IN THE ZONE— Tyler Eide was the top scorer for the Nanooks in the game against the Kenai Kardinals on Saturday, scoring 16 points. The Kardinals won the game 46 to 38. 10 THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 THE NOME NUGGET Shoes too big to fill: A tribute to Grace and Henry Farrar By Bob Lawrence, MD Despite saving countless lives, Dr. It would be a mistake, however, to So I know exactly where Dr. Far- footsteps of Dr. Farrar, some of you Alaska Family Doctor Farrar never took payment from the say that his influence is confined to rar’s shoes will be placed. They will will know what I mean when I say, This past weekend I received a Nigerians. He raised money in the Africa. Like any great teacher, his be put on display in a glass curio “I am not even worthy to untie those very special gift. I count it one of the U.S. to support his work so that any work grows exponentially through cabinet that holds many of my fam- shoes.” highest honors a physician could re- money paid by patients to the hospi- the students and colleagues who fol- ily’s special memories. One shelf of A memorial service for Grace Far- ceive, but I find myself in the awk- tal stayed in Nigeria. low in his steps. the cabinet contains a collection of rar is planned this weekend in Ten- ward position of not really knowing I had the privilege of working Even after his death, I visited with old medical supplies, including an nessee. Though I cannot be present how to accept the gift or how to say with Dr. Farrar for a month at NCH his widow, Grace, about once a year. antique black leather bag used by a for the service, I thought it might be “thank you” to the person who pre- during my residency. Like many She would ask about my work and doctor on the Seward Peninsula a appropriate to use this week’s col- sented me with such a touching students and practicing physicians life in Alaska. On more than one oc- hundred years ago. The items on umn as a memorial and in some keepsake. who have visited NCH over the casion, I told her that I wish I could that shelf serve as a reminder to me small way share with her family how The gift was years, I treas- be the type of proficient compas- of what it means to be a doctor even the work of Grace and Henry Farrar given by Mrs. ure the memo- sionate doctor in Alaska that Henry in hard-to-reach places. have had an impact on the quality of Grace Farrar, an ries of Farrar was in Nigeria. But I told her, That shelf will now hold a pair of medical care rendered in places as ever-smiling 88- assisting Dr. “I fear Dr. Farrar’s shoes are just too Dr. Farrar’s shoes. And though in far away as northwest Alaska. year-old nurse from Farrar in his big to fill.” many ways I hope to follow in the southern Indiana, work. Some- I was hoping to see Grace again who spent much of how he lit a last weekend at a medical confer- her life serving peo- fire for service ence for missionaries in Dallas, TX. ple around the in each of us She never made it to that meeting. world with her hus- who had the Two weeks prior to the conference, band. They were medical mission- privilege of assisting him in the fight Grace died in a single vehicle car ac- aries. for the life of his patients, patients cident near her home in Tennessee. Her husband, Dr. Henry Farrar, is who could never repay him. It was But a few weeks prior to her death one of my heroes. I am fairly confi- amazing to watch Dr. Farrar solve Grace had prepared a gift to give me dent that I am not the only physician extremely complex problems using at the conference. In her absence, who feels this way. Dr. Farrar’s only a sparse supply of instruments during the final session of the semi- work has affected the life and prac- and limited medications. nar, the director in a sort of award- tice of hundreds, if not thousands, of But even more than saving the pa- type fashion presented me with the physicians and surgeons all over the tient, by his very example, he was gift. world. saving us. He was excising the can- Handing me a box he said, “Be- In 1964, fresh out of surgical cerous temptations that inevitably fore her death, Grace Farrar asked training, Henry and Grace moved to develop in a doctor’s life. In Dr. Far- me to give these to you.” a neglected region of southern Nige- rar’s presence, thoughts of wealth Inside the box was a pair of well- ria to address the medical needs of and prestige were removed. They worn dust covered leather shoes. people who were dying from infec- were revealed as worthless, perhaps “They were Dr. Farrar’s,” he said. tions, cancers, and complications of even fatal distractions, compared to “She wanted you to have them.” childbirth. There, in partnership the shear joy of watching the steady I stood speechless. In the mo- with Nigerians, they built the Niger- hands of a surgeon save the life of a ments that followed I had trouble ian Christian Hospital. fellow human being. knowing how to respond. What do Dr. Farrar worked with Grace in Dr. Farrar passed away in 2009 at you say when such a personal gift is Nigeria for nearly half a century sur- age 83, but his passion for service given by someone to whom you can viving a civil war, malaria, hepatitis, through performing surgery carries no longer give thanks? When I and the constant threat of kidnap- on in the many full-time Nigerian began my medical training, I looked ping. surgeons and visiting expatriate sur- for excellent physicians to be my Even in his elder years, when peo- geons who continue the work at mentors. Dr. Farrar was one of my ple would ask how he could continue NCH. mentors. Across 67. Batman and Robin, e.g. to make the long trips to Africa and 1. Consumes 68. Appear perform complex surgery, he would 4. Bustles (hyphenated) 69. "___ thou think because thou art laugh at his old body and hold out 9. Not us virtuous there shall be no cakes and his hands saying, “The eyes are 13. Amazon, e.g. ale?" - Shakespeare sharp and the hands are steady.” Johnson CPA LLC 14. Kidney waste product 70. Moray, e.g. Countless Nigerians are alive 15. Fine dinnerware today because of those steady hands. Certified Public Accountants 16. Acting the part of a character Down Under austere conditions, he re- 18. Change, chemically 1. Accident moved their disfiguring tumors and 19. Corrupt 2. Bar order surgically repaired their life-threat- 20. Parrot 3. Kitchen gadget ening injuries. Most of his cases Mark A. Johnson, CPA 22. Literally, "way of the gods" 4. Ask, as for aid (2 wds) would be considered rare in the U.S. 23. Amscrayed 5. Henry Clay, for one At NCH, the rare and eerie cases 24. "Much ___ About Nothing" 6. Do it yourself (abbrev.) were considered routine. I know a For ALL your accounting needs! 25. Barbie's beau 7. Broadcasting (hyphenated) Harvard-trained surgeon who now 26. Sun, e.g. 8. 1965 King arrest site foregoes performing lucrative sur- Please call for an appointment. 28. Gloomy or somber 9. "___-Team" (2 wds) gery in the U.S. in order to work in 31. Length x width, for a rectangle 10. Type of hernia Nigeria because, compared to the 33. Idolize 11. Make secret work at NCH, he believes surgery in Business and personal income tax preparation 36. Medicine that invigorates 12. Wardress in a prison the U.S. is boring. • and planning 40. Works 15. Computer monitor, for short Dr. Farrar was quick to remind 41. Ball material 17. Bolivian export people that the success of his work • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services 44. Bodily 21. Atlas enlargement was not a result of mere human ef- 47. Two-year-old sheep 22. Calypso offshoot forts. He had a child-like faith in • Financial statements 50. Caribbean, e.g. 27. Boys in the 'hood God that was contagious. Even 51. Back then 29. Altdorf is its capital today at NCH, following Dr. Farrar’s 52. Delay 30. Impose, as a tax example before every surgery, the 55. Steve ___, comedian and actor 32. Long, long time operating room staff, already 57. "The Social Contract" philoso- 34. "... ___ he drove out of sight" gowned and gloved, pauses for a 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 pher 35. Gigantic prayer led by the surgeon. Dr. Farrar (907) 443-5565 60. Chutzpah 37. Marienbad, for one believed no surgeon works alone. 61. Circle 38. Gown fabric He also believed medicine was a 62. Haphazard (3 wds) 39. "Well we're moving on up, To the form of service, not a profession. 65. ___ Peninsula, where Kuala ___," song lyrics (2 wds) Lumpur is located 42. Make available again 66. Jagged, as a leaf's edge 43. Masefield play "The Tragedy of Previous Puzzle Answers ___" 44. Rebounds 45. Ancient meeting places 46. Basic unit of money in Russia 48. Mold or carve in relief 49. Attic January 24 — January 30, 2013 53. Oohed and ___ 54. Latin American percussion in- Financial concerns Watch your step, Misunderstandings Many offers are strument will ease with a Aries. Someone is lead to chaos at home. extended, but only one windfall, as long as waiting for you to It is up to you to is worth taking, Libra. 56. Battering device you put the funds to slip up. Don’t. resolve the matter, Study them in great 58. Thailand, once good use. This is not Move forward with Cancer. Don’t dawdle. detail. A weekend the time for careless confidence, and Memories resurface at excursion provides a 59. Chester White's home spending, Capricorn. others will soon join the sight of a book. much-needed change 63. "For shame!" December 22– March 21– you. An auto issue June 22– September 23– of pace. January 19 April 19 persists. July 22 October 22 64. Costa del ______"

No news is good news, Tsk-tsk, Taurus. You Youngsters lighten New faces enter the Aquarius, so stop didn’t make the mess, your load at home. fold, and the ideas snooping. You will so why are you feeling Show your gratitude start whirling. Make find out soon enough the need to clean it up. with a trip somewhere sure you write them what is going on, and Leave it to the one at nice, Leo. A phone call down, Scorpio. Who Nome Animal House it may surprise you. A fault, else a valuable provides insight into a knows when creativity scrapbook revives a lesson will be lost. personal dilemma. will strike again. January 20– tradition. April 20– July 23– October 23– Iams & Canine Caviar Pet Food February 18 May 20 August 22 November 21 Dog Toys & Treats • Leashes & Collars

Can it, Pisces. Furry friends bring out A project comes The answer you seek Airline Kennels (soft & hard) You’ve said more than the kid in you, and the to a satisfactory is near, Sagittarius. enough. Let someone urge to play hits. Go conclusion. Take out Look closely. A Dog Bath, Grooming & Boarding else have a say at for it, Gemini. It will the team to celebrate, bargain is struck, and work. There is more be some time again Virgo. Travel plans the item you’ve had Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to a friend’s story than before you have the begin to take shape. your eye on is yours you realize. Dig a opportunity. Don’t overlook a deal. for the taking. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: closed February 19– little. May 21– August 23– November 22– March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21 Next to AC Store • 443-2490

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 11 SNC acquires Fidelity and MatSu Title; creates Sitnasuak Financial Services

The Board of Directors of Sitna- wholly-owned holding company for pointment. Fidelity Title and Mat-Su Sitnasuak Native Corporation is Eskimos who either live in Nome or suak Native Corporation is expand- the new business. Sitnasuak Finan- Title employ approximately 25 peo- the Native village corporation for who have family ties to Nome. ing its financial services operations cial Services is also the parent com- ple and both have been operating for Nome and is owned by 2,700 Inupiat with the recent acquisition of two in- pany for GBS, LLC, an ANC 8(a) more than 10 years. They are the dustry-leading Alaskan based busi- certified small business. GBS pro- leading title and escrow service com- Sitnasuak Native Corporation Board of Directors nesses, Fidelity Title Agency of vides Closing Agent Services to panies in Alaska, according to Pfef- enacts Bereavement Benefit Alaska in Anchorage and Mat-Su Housing and Urban Development in fer. The Board of Directors of Sitnasuak Native Corporation enacted a share- Title Agency in the Valley. Washington, Idaho and Kansas. Sit- Board Chair Jason Evans notes, holder bereavement benefit program on December 7, 2012. “This is an important step in our nasuak Financial Services, the parent “This acquisition is the result of the Families of deceased shareholders will now be eligible to apply for the continuing strategy to diversify Sit- company for Fidelity and Mat-Su hard work and strategic planning by Sitnasuak Native Corporation bereavement benefit, which is designed to nasuak’s business lines,” CEO David Title, appointed Desiree Pfeffer as its the board of directors, and the dili- defray the costs of funerals and other related expenses from the death of a Hoffman said. “By acquiring two Chief Executive Officer. Pfeffer is a gent work of our management team shareholder. A $1,000 benefit is available to the family of a deceased share- strong financial services companies, long-time Alaskan and has over 20 to identify one of the best companies holder of Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Applicants may include the sur- we bolster the financial sector and years of commercial and residential in the state of Alaska in the financial viving spouse, children, lineal descendants, or sibling of the deceased create opportunities for synergies real estate, executive management services industry and create this op- shareholder. The Sitnasuak Native Corporation shareholder department among the three companies.” and business development experi- portunity for Sitnasuak Native Cor- will make the final decision to accept or reject any application and whether The SNC Board of Directors cre- ence. Ms. Pfeffer served as Sitnasuak poration, Fidelity Title and Mat-Su or not to award a bereavement benefit. ated Sitnasuak Financial Services, a Compliance Officer prior to this ap- Title.” Board Chair Jason Evans notes, “The decision of the Board of Directors to make funds available in the form of a bereavement benefit is driven by Sitnasuak’s mission to benefit our shareholders. The shareholder depart- Obituary ment will work with shareholder families to address financial needs as they Oscar L. Murray arise after the passing of a loved one.” Kei, Jolie, and Dwayne, and his George, Mischa, Kenny McCafferty, Sitnasuak Native Corporation is the Native village corporation for Nome Oscar L. Murray was born to Julia great-grandchildren Kevin, Jenna step-sister Elsie, his first wife Anna Murray and birth father Alfred and is owned by 2,700 Inupiat Eskimos who either live in Nome or who and Isabelle. Saccheus and sons Brian, Kevin, and have family ties to Nome. Moses at Tubktoolik fish camp near He is survived by his daughters Robert Murray, maternal grandpar- Caches on March 22, 1939. He died Karen (Jim); Suzanne (Ed); Ange- ents Mike and Helen Murray, uncles November 3, 2012 in Anchorage. line (Donald); Paula (Aaron) and Dan, Joseph and James Murray, Oscar attended Elim Elementary Irene and his favorite aunt Beatrice aunts Marion Segock, Martha and School until eighth grade, Mt. Edge- Daniels, and favorite cousin Nathan Esther Murray. Gary Allen P. Cantrell cumbe High School, and at William Murray and numerous close cousins Rest in peace Oscar. May his love E. Beltz Vocational Training School in the Murray and Daniels families. live on in the hearts on people he before he joined the United States He was preceded in death by his touched. Army. He was honorably discharged mom Julia, step-dad Andrew Mc- October 7, 1983 as Specialist 4 after two years of Cafferty, brother Henry Murray, service November 1957 to 1959. He ~December 20, 2012 then joined the Alaska Army Na- tional Guard and went to Officer Donʼt grieve for me, for now Iʼm free. Iʼm following the path God laid for me. I School graduating as a Captain. He The Oscar Murray family, Karen Swett, Paula Nakarak and took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. If my parting was placed as Captain in charge of family, Irene Murray would like to thank the following: has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. My lifeʼs been full, I savored much; the First Scout Battalion Company good friends, good times, a loved oneʼs touch. Perhaps my time seems all too B. He retired after 36 years of work brief; donʼt lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, as a Meteorologist Technician for the - IRA Council for donating money for plane fares. God wanted me now, He set me free. -Author: Linda Jo Jackson National Oceanic and Atmosphere - Elim City Council for digging the grave and the use of ______the basement for the potluck. Special Thanks~ Administration, having worked at The family of Gary Cantrell would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all the Unalakleet, Bethel, Barrow, Nome, - Morris Nakarak and Bill Baxter for making the cross. friends and family who helped and comforted us during our time of loss: the Yakutat, and Kotzebue. After retire- - Bill Baxter and Lewis Nakarak for making the outer Mendenhall Family of Kotzebue, Bering Straits Native Corp. Sitnasuak Native ment he went to Elim to be with his cover for the coffin. Corp., NANA, Hansonʼs Safeway, State of Alaska Public Assistance, NSHC brother Henry before he died. - Mike and Christine Murray for everything they did. hospital staff and EMTs, the Aningayou family, Justine Ahnangnatoguk, Gail His first marriage was to Anna Smithhisler, the Abbott Family, Nome Covenant Church, Pastor Karen George - Judy Daniels for making the obituaries for the funeral. Saccheus; they had Brian, Kevin and Sonray, LaVonne Okleasik, Joleen Medlin, Andy,Mary, and Joan Miller, Carol Karen. After Ana died he married - Mara Daniels for her part. Piscoya, Doris Angusuc, Perry Mendenhall, Chuck Fagerstrom, Wayne Walluk, - All the guys that helped bury our dad. Ernie Butler, Nathan & Carleen Hobbs, Linda Scott, Nancy & Harvey Fiskeaux, Bessie Nakarak; they had Robert, Bill Howell, Hannah Katongan , Jim Jorgensen, and Jim Evak for making the Paula, and Irene. His other children - The people that made food for the potluck. cross, and all who helped with the potluck and other acts of kindness. May God are Suzanne (Tiny) Amaktoolik, Sam - Don Cross who patiently waited for the body and for bless you all. Thank you all from the Ahnangnatoguk, Evak, and Mendenhall Amaktoolik and Angie Daniels. He preparing for the funeral. families. considered as his adopted children - The Elim Choir. Abigail Anasogak and Josephine Davison. Oscar loved to ice fish, play card If we missed anyone we did not do it on purpose. games with friends, and learn to do We thank everyone! new things with the latest technol- Thank you, Church Services ogy. He loved and adored his grand- The Murray Family children Anna, Ada, Julia, Andrew, 1/24 Directory

Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 " ! Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. ### Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865 Pastor Julie Yoder Elmore Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Bible Study 6:30 to 8:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday: Thrift Shop 7:00 to 8:30 pm """ Wednesday: Faith Followers 5:45 to 7:30 pm Nome Covenant Church 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. oin Ian Coglan every Saturday Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 3 for Holy Growl. It’s a Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 Sunday: School 9:45 am/Worship 11 a.m. close-up look at today’s Handicapped accessible ramp: North side River of Life Assembly of God Christian metal projects 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 • Pastor Mike Christian Jr. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. from the world’s leading Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Youth Meeting: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ( Ages: 6th grade thru 12th Grade ) Christian Metal Bands. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church Turn it on. Turn it up. Corner of Steadman & King Place • 443-5527 Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Enjoy. Patients going to ANMC and want to see a catholic priest please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m.   Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-2805      Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. 12 THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment Real Estate Posted January 15-29, 2013 Other duties as assigned. cans per Public Law 93-638.How to apply: Re- FOR SALE: Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, financing / joint venture, 907-444-1854 JOB DESCRIPTION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: quest or Submit application and resume to Native 1/3-10-17-24-31, 2/7-14-21 TITLE: ITINERANT SKILLED TRADESMAN, 1. Regular inspection and maintenance of District Village of Unalakleet; PO Box 270; Unalakleet, AK Carpenter owned vehicles. 99684-0270; PH: (907) 624-3622 Fax: 624-3621 QUALIFICATIONS: 2. Perform skilled work in all phases of mechani- or email [email protected] 1. High School Graduate or GED. cal maintenance. 1/24-31, 2/7-14 2. Post-secondary degree and/or training in 3. Body repair of vehicles, as necessary. MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” skilled trade. 4. Responsible for a neat, orderly, and safe 3. Previous related work experience desirable. garage. NOW taking applications for one-bedroom 4. Certification in trade desirable. 5. Responsible for safe keeping and good repair unfurnished apartments, heat included 5. Must be highly dependable, reliable, and self- of tools and equipment. motivated. 6. Perform village calls on disabled mechanical Legals “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” 6. Willing to travel extensively. equipment, in particular diesel engines. •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 7. Travel as required. •Rent based on income for eligible households 1. Remodeling various projects as assigned. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: CITY OF NOME 2. Building utilidors, installing doors, windows, 1. Perform other duties as assigned. •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development etc. REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director or de- PUBLIC NOTICE 3. Ability to travel as required. signee 515 Steadman Street, Nome ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: SALARY: Placement on the Classified Salary O-13-01-01 An Ordinance Authorizing the Dis- Perform other duties as assigned. Schedule posal of Municipal Property (Lot 1A, Block 3, EQUAL REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director or de- LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months, full- Record of Survey 2007-14, Plus an Approxi- OPPORTUNITY signee. time mately 3.36 Acre Portion of USMS 1339 and EMPLOYER SALARY: Placement on the Classified Salary LOCATION: Bering Strait School District Adjacent Property Schedule EVALUATION: Performance of this and Adjacent Rights-of-Way) by Sale to Bo- (907) 443-5220 LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months, full job will be evaluated in accordance with nanza Fuel, Inc. PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 time hours provisions of the Boardʼs policy on evaluation of Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 LOCATION: Bering Strait School District Classified Personnel. This ordinance is scheduled for first reading at the EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be Send initial letter of application with resume to: regular meeting of the Nome City Council on Jan- evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Ted VanBronkhorst, Director of Human Resources uary 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. and is scheduled for Boardʼs policy on evaluation of classified per- Bering Strait School District second reading, public hearing and final passage sonnel. P.O. Box 225 at the regular meeting of the Council on February Send initial letter of application with resume to: Unalakleet, Alaska 99684-0225 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of City InterShelter, Inc. Ted VanBronkhorst, Director of Human Re- Bering Strait School District is an equal opportu- Hall, located at 102 Division Street. Copies of the sources nity employer. ordinance are available in the office of the City Bering Strait School District The District Title IX, 504 and ADA contact person Clerk. The interest being disposed of is a fee sim- “Alaska designed and tested” P.O. Box 225 is: ple interest. The current assessed value of the Unalakleet, Alaska 99684-0225 Ted VanBronkhorst property is $1.75 per square foot for the USMS ATTENTION ICE MINERS! Bering Strait School District is an equal opportu- Bering Strait School District 1339 portion and $2.50 per square foot for Lot 1A, nity employer. P.O. Box 225 Block 3. The disposal will occur by deed at the of- The District Title IX, 504 and ADA contact per- Unalakleet, Alaska 99684-0225 fices of Yukon Title Company in Fairbanks, Alaska Order your dome now for son is: (907) 624-4309 within 30 days of the ordinanceʼs adoption. the ice mining season. Ted VanBronkhorst 1/24 Bering Strait School District 1/10-17-24-31-2/7 Leave out the door element P.O. Box 225 Job Opening Unalakleet, Alaska 99684-0225 Native Village of Unalakleet General Manager IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE to bring in the dredge. (907) 624-4309 Open until filled or 3/29/13 ;M-F, 8:00a.m. to STATE OF ALASKA 1/24 5:00p.m. may vary; Salary: DOE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME Live in the dome during the GM must consult with & report directly to the Tribal In the Matter of Posted January 15-29, 2013 Council: Administers, supervises, and directs day- EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED and summer and beat the Nome JOB DESCRIPTION to-day and long-term operations of NVU. Over- SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($8,975.00) in housing crunch, use it for TITLE: Itinerant Maintenance Mechanic sees, monitors, and reviews finances, grants, UNITED STATES CURRENCY. QUALIFICATIONS: contracts and all other related business arrange- Case No. 2NO-12-325 CI. ice mining in the winter. 1. High school graduate or GED. ments. Directs and supervises all staff. Full de- NOTICE OF FORFEITURE ACTION 20 ft. or 14 ft. sizes. 2. Previous related work experience desirable. scription provided upon request. QUALIFICATION Notice is hereby given that the State of Alaska Lightweight, skiddable. 3. Must be dependable, reliable, and able to be REQUIREMENTS: Experience in exec, mgr, or seeks forfeiture pursuant to AS 17.30.110 of the self-motivated. admin position; or B.A. in Bus Admin; or 5 yrs mgr sum of $8,975 seized by the Nome Police De- 4. Post-secondary mechanical training desired. exp. Preference to Unalakleet Tribal members partment from Roger C. Stalker: $475 from his Nome Representative: Nils Hahn 5. Willing to travel. and/or qualified Alaska Native and Native Ameri- person on August 15, 2009, and $8,500 from his residence on August 18, 2009. Grounds for the 443-6500 • [email protected] forfeiture are that the money was used in financial transactions derived from activity prohibited by the INTERSHELTER.COM Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is drug laws of the State of Alaska. Any person committed to providing quality health services and claiming an interest in said funds shall file a no- tice of the claim with the Superior Court in Nome, promoting wellness within our people and Alaska, stating the nature of the claim and an an- environment. swer to the Stateʼs allegations. Any such claim must be made within 30 days of the last date of the publication of this notice. Available positions: Dated December 26, 2012, at Nome, Alaska. MICHAEL C. GERAGHTY ATTORNEY GENERAL John A. Earthman Environmental Services Worker District Attorney USDA Choice Beef Dakota Buffalo 9911061 Job description: 1/17-24-31-2/7 Bush Orders • Custom Cuts Perform cleaning in assigned areas to maintain the facility in an aseptic IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE condition as required. This position is key to enhancing patient care and STATE OF ALASKA Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME employee health, accordingly all duties should be conducted in accor- In the Matter of dance with infection control policies and procedures for best practices. ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED and 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com NINETY DOLLARS ($1,390.00) in UNITED STATES CURRENCY. Retail: 907-344-4066 • Wholesale: 907-349-3556 • Toll Free 800-478-3556 Starting pay: $16.07 + DOE 7521 Old Seward Highway, Ste.E • Anchorage, AK 99518 • Fax 907-522-2529 continued on page 13 Housing Coordinator Job description: Coordinate housing arrangements for NSHC new hires, temporary hires and village employees who travel to Nome for training; Maintain rela- PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE tionships with landlords, monitoring the condition of all units, renewing leases as appropriate. SENIOR CITIZEN/DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION Starting pay $20.34 + DOE

For information please call 2013 Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Applications for property tax exemption Human Resources at 443-4530 or email MUST be filed annually with the City Clerk and are due by February 1, 2013. All [email protected]. homeowners 65 or older by 12/31/12 and widows or widowers over 60 of previously NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran qualified applicants are eligible to apply. Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.nomealaska.org OR BY REQUEST FROM THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE AND MUST BE RETURNED BY FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Trooper Beat 12/13-20, 1/10-24 On December 4, 2012 Samuel Davis, 23, of of an assault that occurred at a local residence. In- Elim, was convicted of Misconduct Involving a vestigation showed that Curtis Ray Nayokpuk, 27, Controlled Substance in the fourth degree (MICS of Shishmaref had been consuming alcohol with 4) and Importation of Alcohol after pleading guilty his wife at their residence. An argument ensued Notice Shishmaref Native Corporation to the charges. Davis was charged after investi- which lead to C. Nayokpuk assaulting his wife and gation showed he was in possession of a large further attempting to prevent her from reporting the PO Box 72151 quantity of marijuana and a bottle of liquor en route assault to law enforcement. C. Nayokpuk was ar- of to Elim, a local option community. Davis received rested and taken to the Shishmaref Public Safety Shishmaref, AK 99772 90 days imprisonment with 87 days suspended for Office. C. Nayokpuk was telephonically arraigned Telephone 907/649-3751 the alcohol importation conviction. Davis received by Nome court and released on his own recogni- Declaration of Candidacy a suspended imposition of sentence with 12 zance. Fax 907/649-3731 months of imprisonment for the MICS 4 conviction. On January 12, at approximately 6:00 p.m., On January 8, 2013 Alaska State Troopers in AST arrested Lewis Oozeva in Gambell for violat- Three (3) seats are open on the Shishmaref Native Corporation Board of Directors. Nome contacted and arrested Quinten Oseuk, 38, ing conditions of his probation. Investigation of Gambell on an arrest warrant issued by Nome showed that Lewis consumed homebrew alcohol, Candidate qualifications: court for the crime of Burglary. Quinten was trans- which violated a condition of his current probation. ported and remanded to Anvil Mountain Correc- Lewis was later telephonically arraigned, trans- tional Center in Nome. ported and remanded to AMCC in Nome. 1. Eighteen (18) years of age or older; On January 8, AST in Nome contacted and ar- On January 13, at approximately 8:30 a.m., rested Darin Slwooko, 33, of Gambell on an arrest Ione Oittillian, 28, of Gambell was arrested after 2. Enrolled to the Shishmaref Native Corporation; and warrant issued by Nome court for the crime of Bur- the Gambell VPSO investigated and found that 3. Resident of Shishmaref glary. Darin was transported and remanded to Oittillian was in violation of her probation by con- AMCC in Nome. suming alcohol. Oittillian was telephonically ar- raigned and was released on her own On January 12, at approximately 6:00 a.m., recognizance. Letter of Declaration of Candidacy must be sent or hand delivered to the General Moses Soonagrook, 51 of Gambell was arrested after the Gambell Police Officers determined that On January 16, at 4:20 p.m. AST conducted a Manager at the above mailing address and must be post marked or hand he was in violation of his probation by consuming traffic stop in Nome for an equipment violation. alcohol. Moses Soonagrook was arrested and Charges for Driving While License Revoked, Im- delivered by 5:00 p.m. February 8, 2013. Annual Meeting date is tentatively set later released on his own recognizance. proper Evidence of Registration, and Failure to Wear a Seat Belt are forwarded to the District At- for March 30, 2013. If you have any questions, please call the office at On January 12, at approximately 8:30 a.m., torneyʼs Office for prosecution. AST in Nome received a report from Shishmaref 907-649-3751 or 2030. Village Public Safety Officer, Barrett Eningowuk, 1/17-24-31 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 13 All Around the Sound New Arrival Report ranks the institution as one of Carol Smallwood and Stanley the top five regional universities in Gooden-Childers of Anchorage an- the American West. It is the only nounce the birth of their son Jacob school in Oregon to offer a College Ray Buel Monty Gooden- of Arts and Sciences, a graduate Childers, born January 6, at 6:35 School, and nationally accredited p.m. at the Alaska Native Medical schools of business,education, engi- Center in Anchorage. He weighed neering and nursing. 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21” in length. Grandparents are Monty and Edna Eakon, uncle Aaron, aun- tie Betty, and he has four brothers Jordan, Darius, Gavin and Althen.

Honors Daniel Anderson of Nome, a freshman in mechanical engineer- ing was recently listed on the 2012 fall semester dean’s list at the Uni- versity of Portland. Students need at least a 3.5 grade point average to be eligible for the dean’s list. The University of Portland is Ore- gon’s Catholic university and has Photo by Luann Harrelson been closely affiliated for nearly a FUTURE FIREFIGHTER— Tyson Titus-Buffas, 4, has fun at Photo by Luann Harrelson century with the Congregation of NEW PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING DEDICATED — In front of the White Mountain fire truck from left to Holy Cross, Notre Dame, dedication of the new White Mountain Public Safety Building. right are: Shawn Takak, ANA coordinator; Eric Morris, VFD fire chief; Dan Harrelson, mayor/VPSO; Andy Ind. U.S. News & World Haviland, prinicpal; Davis Lincoln, vice mayor/VFD member; and Luke Smith, VFD member. Seawall NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT sistance in the area of East 4th Avenue. Investiga- On 01/15 at 10:13 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- tion revealed that an argument had occurred and ment located an intoxicated male behind a busi- the matter was resolved by separation. Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- ness on Front Street who was breathing, but suance of citations or the act of arrest does not as- unresponsive. NVAD was dispatched and trans- sign guilt to any identified party. On 01/15 at 1:42 a.m. NPD received a report of ported the male to the hospital, where he was THANKS! an assault that occurred on Front Street. The sus- treated and released to a safe location for the pect left the scene prior to NPD arrival. A suspect night. On 01/4 at 5:35 p.m. NPD responded to a distur- was identified and investigation continues. Injuries bance at a residence on Steadman St. Upon ar- were minor and did not require medical attention. rival, NPD contacted Lisa Larsen who informed On 01/16 at 5:50 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- the Officer that she was involved in a verbal dis- ment was dispatched to a residence on E. G The Arctic ICANS thanks: pute with Lawrence Martin, 55, who left the resi- On 01/15 at 2:24 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- Street for the report of an assault. Investigation dence. NPD Officer was able to locate Martin, ment responded to the area of East 6th Avenue on revealed that the suspect, Edwin Punguk, age 36, which lead to a foot pursuit. Martin was arrested the report of an intoxicated female. The female had fled the residence prior to Officersʼ arrival and and transported to AMCC for probation violation. was located in a snow bank and transported to the immediately after placing a family member in fear • Alaska Airlines No bail was set. Norton Sound Regional Hospital and later the of being assaulted. The charges of Assault in the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center on a Title 47 Fourth Degree, Domestic Violence and Probation hold. Violation will be forwarded to the District Attorney • Nome Joint Utilities On 01/14 approximately 10:33 p.m., NPD was for disposition. summoned to the NEST Shelter to a report of a • The National Park Service patron who was causing a disturbance. John On 01/15 at 3:06 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- Penetac, 52, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct ment located a female passed out in the snow On 01/17 at 10:15 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- and transported to AMCC where he was re- near Front Street. The female was transported to ment responded twice to a residence on W. King manded to custody. the Norton Sound Regional Hospital then later to Place for repeated noise complaints. Further in- Anvil Mountain Correctional Center on a Title 47 vestigation revealed that Aggie Attungana, 23, for making our annual hold. was highly intoxicated and screaming repeatedly On 01/15 at 12:3 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- inside the residence after being informed it was Christmas Tree sales a ment responded to the call of a male asking for as- disturbing neighbors. Aggie was subsequently arrested and remanded at AMCC for Disorderly success. Conduct, where she was held on $250 bail.

On 01/18 at 3:58 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- ment responded to a business on Front Street for • More Legals a female requesting Police assistance. Upon contact it was determined that no crime was com- the Nome Airport. Grounds for the forfeiture are mitted, but he female did not have a place to stay continued from page 12 that the money was used in financial transactions for the evening. She and her sister were then derived from activity prohibited by the drug laws Case No. 2NO-12-326 CI. transported to the NEST for the evening. of the State of Alaska. Any person claiming an in- NOTICE OF FORFEITURE ACTION terest in said funds shall file a notice of the claim Notice is hereby given that the State of Alaska with the Superior Court in Nome, Alaska, stating On 01/18 at 8:58 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- seeks forfeiture pursuant to AS 17.30.110 of the the nature of the claim and an answer to the ment responded to an assault on E Kings Place. ederal sum of $1,390 seized by the Alaska State Troop- Stateʼs allegations. Any such claim must be Investigations revealed that the suspect, Sharon F ers on August 24, 2003, from a package shipped made within 30 days of the last date of the publi- Walker, 55, stabbed a roommate with a wooden from Shishmaref by Frances Okpowruk. Grounds cation of this notice. stick three times because she was upset that the Subsistence Regional Advisory Council for the forfeiture are that the money was used in Dated December 28, 2012, at Nome, Alaska. roommate did not give her enough money when financial transactions derived from activity pro- MICHAEL C. GERAGHTY she asked. Sharon was intoxicated and said she hibited by the drug laws of the State of Alaska. ATTORNEY GENERAL was upset about some money. Sharon did admit Any person claiming an interest in said funds shall John A. Earthman to using a stick to stab the roommate in the groin. file a notice of the claim with the Superior Court in District Attorney No one was hospitalized. Sharon was arrested Nome, Alaska, stating the nature of the claim and MEMBERS WANTED! 9911061 for assault in the Fourth Degree. an answer to the Stateʼs allegations. Any such 1/17-24-31-2/7 claim must be made within 30 days of the last date of the publication of this notice. On 01/19 at 2:05 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE Help advise the Federal Subsistence Board on Dated December 28, 2012, at Nome, Alaska. ment, Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department OF ALASKA MICHAEL C. GERAGHTY and the Nome Volunteer Fire Department were SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME ATTORNEY GENERAL informed of an active fire alarm going off at the the management of subsistence fish and wildlife In the Matter of the Estate John A. Earthman Elementary School. After clearing the building, it of District Attorney was determined to be a false alarm. resources on Federal public lands in your region. Conrad Klemzak 9911061 Deceased. 1/17-24-31-2/7 Case No. N/A On 01/19 at 2:51 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- NOTICE TO CREDITORS ment received a report of a possible Sexual APPLICATION DEADLINE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE Notice is hereby given that Cleo Brylinsky has Abuse of a Minor at a residence in Nome. In- STATE OF ALASKA been appointed personal representative in the vestigation is ongoing. SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME February 18, 2013 above-named estate. All persons having claims In the Matter of against the decedent are required to present their THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED and On 01/20 at 7:37 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- claims to the address below within four months FORTY SIX DOLLARS ($3,246.00) in ment received and investigated a report of Con- after the date of the first publication of this notice UNITED STATES CURRENCY. cealment of Merchandise on Bering Street in or said claims will be forever barred. FOR AN APPLICATION, CALL Case No. 2NO-12-328 CI. Nome, Alaska. Investigation led to Kevin Kava, Dated this 14th day of January, 2013. NOTICE OF FORFEITURE ACTION 47, being summonsed to court for Concealment Cleo Brylinsky OR Notice is hereby given that the State of Alaska of Merchandise. (800) 478-1456 (907) 786-3676 709 Biorka St. seeks forfeiture pursuant to AS 17.30.110 of the Sitka, AK 99835 sum of $3,246 seized by the Alaska State Troop- 01/24 On 01/20 at 9:30 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- ers on June 14, 2002, from Agustin Vrags Mora at ment received a report of a theft on the east side OR VISIT: of Nome. The investigation is ongoing and per- sons are being sought for questioning. http://alaska.fws.gov/asm/rac.cfml

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Photo by Nils Hahn RAVENS ON ROOFTOP— Ravens gathered on roof of Nome Eskimo Community Building. • More Letters continued from page 2 ally think that a criminal will submit weapons would be developed, but I Constitution. We need an immediate Editor’s Note: I used to be a mod- to paperwork, fees, and background rather think they were cognizant of impeachment of the president, vice erate, but now I am a liberal and Control Act of 1968, and then show checks prior to performing a crimi- the fact that we had gone from rocks president, and ruling members of am proud of it and I support your me anywhere you can legally obtain nal act? to spears to bows to firearms. Hence congress. right to express your opinion in a gun with a grenade launcher and In light of sensational “journal- the wording of the 2nd Amendment P.S.: A shotgun, loaded with a single this newspaper. Yes, I speak from grenades. And what does a flash ism” and Big Media, maybe we that the “…right of the people, shall shot shell of the right shot size, and personal experiences as a science suppressor have to do with anything should also take another look at the not be infringed”. Thomas Payne, fired from a certain distance, has the teacher in a very large urban Ohio about this debate? 1st Amendment and see if we should Thomas Jefferson, and others recog- capacity “…to turn a human being high school. There was a student No one needs a vehicle to make consider doing away with or severely nized that the people must have the into hamburger in less than a shot in the hallway outside my them feel safe or go hunting in, but limiting that. Wait, I forgot. Doing means necessary to prevent or rebel minute”. So should we then agree to classroom back in the mid-1970s. these highly dangerous weapons of away with the 1st and 2nd Amendment against an oppressive government. return to the days where a single shot The high school had an armed off- mass destruction kill and maim many rights is what allowed dictators like Obama took an oath to support and firearm is mandated for anyone who duty city police officer. However he more people in a year than guns do. Adolph Hitler to gain power over the defend the US Constitution, which wishes to engage in the shooting was on the other side of the school Maybe we should make everyone people they want to subjugate. Re- includes the Amendments, and the sports? If so, then I propose that we building. The presence of an who wants to drive pass a back- member, the 2nd Amendment is what US Supreme Court has upheld the 2nd do away with all modern con- armed guard did not stop the de- ground check, get licensed, and protects the 1st and all other Amend- Amendment as worded. This move- veyances and return to the days termined shooter. (The shooter was prove that they are not mentally un- ments from an oppressive govern- ment to assault the 2nd Amendment where to go somewhere, you must tackled as they fled the school stable. Oh, we do already? And how ment (which we can all agree is what with military-style tactics that he and walk. Each new extreme view is fol- grounds by a girls PE teacher.) many accidents and deaths has that we are developing now). Of course, others in his retinue are engaging in lowed by another. prevented? Ditto for the “licensing” the framers of our Constitution does not seem, at least to me, as ei- Richard Lee of criminals to use guns. Do you re- couldn’t have known how or what ther supporting or defending the Nome, AK Court

Prior to 1/18 with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court time is ordered served; DNA Identification: Defendant shall provide samples for the within 10 days. Civil DNA registration system when requested to do so by a health care professional act- State of Alaska v. James Alvanna (8/14/84); 2NO-11-605CR Order to Modify or Re- Michels, Denise L. v. Michels, Terrence L.; Dissolution w/out Children ing on behalf of the state and provide oral samples for the DNA registration system voke Probation; ATN: 112696245l; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail Iyapana, Sturgis v. Iyapana, Raleigh; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte when requested by a correctional, probation, parole or peace officer; Restitution: It term revoked and imposed: 45 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO-12- Iyapana, Sturgis v. Soolook, Anita; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte is ordered that defendant pay restitution as follows: Restitution Recipients: Shak- 781CR; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain Iyapana, Sturgis v. Iyapana, Max; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte toolik Native Store, $2951.00; Payments must be made to the Department of Law in effect. Iyapana, Sturgis v. Weyiouanna, Jimmy; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte Collections Unit, Anchorage; The court will also accept payments; Restitution is due State of Alaska v. James Alvanna (8/14/84); 2NO-12-781CR CTN 001: Harassment 2°; Iyapana, Sturgis v. Soolook, Ann; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte immediately for civil execution purposes, unless defendant establishes a payment Date of Violation: 10/13/12; CTN Chrgs Dismissed by State: 002; 90 days, 0 days Iyapana, Sturgis v. Larsen, SR., Raymond; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte scheduled with the Department of Law Collections Unit or, in municipal cases with suspended; Unsuspended 90 days shall be served with defendant remanded im- Iyapana, Sturgis v. Soolook, Otto; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte the court; If the defendant misses any required payment, the total unpaid amount mediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, An- Iyapana, Sturgis v. Thomas, Martha; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte becomes immediately due and civil execution may begin; Interest will accrue on the chorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 Iyapana, Sturgis v. Iyapana, Tracey; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte principal amount of restitution due at the rate provided in AS 09.30.070(a), currently days. Paniptchuk, Maude E - Old Name; Moses, Maude E - New Name; Change of Name 3.75%, from: the date of this judgment (1/9/13); Defendant is ordered to apply for State of Alaska v. Sherwin Outwater (4/7/82); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. v. Pete, Gladys M.; Civil District Court an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend every year in which defendant is a resident el- ATN: 112699386; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked Cavalry SPC I, LLC v. Apatiki, Edna; Civil District Court igible for a dividend until the restitution is paid in full; IT IS ORDERED that after and imposed: 20 days; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original McPherson, Kenneth, McPherson, Mary L. v. General Motors, LLC, General Motors serving any term of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for judgment remain in effect. Company, TRW Automotive, Inc., TRW Automotive Holdings, Corp., Alaska Sales 3 years under the following conditions: General and Special Conditions of Proba- State of Alaska v. Edna Ruud (11/15/70); Dismissal; Count I: Assault 4°; Filed by the and Service, Inc., John Doe Corporations 1-10 -, John Doe Business Entities 1- tion set, as stated in order; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: is ex- DAs Office 1/14/13. 10 -; Civil Superior Ct onerated. State of Alaska v. Paul Henry Weyanna (9/5/90); Order of Dismissal CTN 001 and CTN Henry, Mikel L. v. Weioanna, Rhonda L.; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte State of Alaska v. Pauline Apassingok (7/14/84); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; 002 only; CTN 001: Burglary 1- In A Dwelling; CTN 002: Theft 2Value $500-$24,999; ATN: 111030462; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended by 60 days; IT IS ORDERED that CTNs 001 and 002 are dismissed pursuant to Rule 5 – Dis- The following part of defendantʼs suspended fine must be paid $250—due by end missal on motion of defendant due to decision by Prosecuting Attorney not to pro- Small Claims of probation; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment re- ceed with preliminary hearing; If this case is dismissed, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED No current claims on file (start 2NO-13-00004SC) main in effect. that the defendant be released from custody, any bond that has not been ordered State of Alaska v. Gerald Ashenfelter (5/22/53); Count 002: Assault 4°; DV; Date of Vi- forfeited be exonerated, and any cash or other security posted as bail be refunded olation: 11/10/12; 12 months, 6 months suspended; Unsuspended 6 months shall to the depositors. Criminall be served with defendant remanded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: State of Alaska v. Michael Merle Eakon (2/9/75); 2NO-11-743CR Order to Modify or State of Alaska v. Elliot Olanna (4/13/75); 2NO-12-847CR Furnishing Alcohol to Person $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 Revoke Probation; ATN: 110008368; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended Under 21 Years of Age; Date of violation: 11/10/12; 90 days, 0 days suspended; per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in con- jail term revoked and imposed: 6 months (not to exceed time served); Not to exceed Unsuspended 90 days shall be served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due nection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Train- time served. now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through ing Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Restitution: State of Alaska v. Michael M. Eakon (2/9/75); 2UT-12-19CR Order to Modify or Revoke this court within 10 days. Defendant shall pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judgment and shall apply Probation; ATN: 110676564; Violated conditions of probation; No action taken; Must State of Alaska v. Elliot Olanna (4/13/75); 2NO-12-876CR Violating Release Condi- for an Alaska Permanent Fund, if eligible, each year until restitution is paid in full; pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. tions; Date of violation: 11/26/12; 30 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 30 Amount of restitution to be determined as provided in Criminal Rule 32.6(c)(2); Pro- State of Alaska v. Perry Steven Burress (3/24/67); 2NO-12-935CR CTN 011: False Per- days shall be served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, bation for 3 years (date of judgment: 1/14/13); Shall commit no jailable offenses; mit Information On application For Tier II permit; Date of Offense: 5/7/12; Plea: Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within Shall not contact, directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of Mary Kowchee Guilty; Police training surcharge due in 10 days: $10 (violation); Fined: $500 with $0 10 days. without consent; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Shall not enter or remain suspended; Unsuspended $500 is to be paid 3/1/13. State of Alaska v. Veronica Tea (1/9/62); 2UT-11-5CR Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at State of Alaska v. Perry Steven Burress (3/24/67); 2NO-13-6CR CTN 001: False Per- bation; ATN: 110677968; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term re- the request of any peace officer. mit Information On application For Tier II permit; Date of Offense: 11/5/12; Plea: voked and imposed: 45 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO-12-176CR; State of Alaska v. Bertha Iya (7/25/75); 2NO-12-957CR Disorderly Conduct; Date of Guilty; Police training surcharge due in 10 days: $10 (violation); Fined: $250 with $0 All other terms and conditions in the original judgment remain in effect. Violation: 12/30/12; 10 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 10 days shall be suspended; Unsuspended $250 is to be paid 3/1/13. State of Alaska v. Veronica Tea (1/9/62); 2NO-12-176CR Order to Modify or Revoke served with defendant remanded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 State of Alaska v. Stacy Nassuk (7/25/84); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault 4; Probation; ATN: 111030723; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall Filed by the DAs Office 1/17/13. revoked and imposed: 45 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO-12- be paid through this court within 10 days. State of Alaska v. Lawrence Martin (10/2/57); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; 848CR; All other terms and conditions in the original judgment remain in effect. State of Alaska v. Bertha Iya (7/25/75); 2NO-13-16CR Violating Release Conditions; ATN: 113290407; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked State of Alaska v. Veronica Tea (1/9/62); 2NO-12-848CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge DV; Date of Violation: 1/4/13; 20 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 20 days and imposed: 10 days; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, 001: Criminal Trespass; Filed by the DAs Office 1/11/13. shall be served with defendant remanded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Sur- Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment re- State of Alaska v. Veronica Tea (1/9/62); 2NO-12-869CR Count 002: Criminal Mischief charge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Sur- main in effect. 4°; Date of Violation: 11/21/12; CTN Chrgs Dismissed by State: 001; 20 days, 0 charge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. State of Alaska v. Jonathan Tocktoo (10/8/74); 2NO-12-591CR Judgment and Order of days suspended; Unsuspended 20 days shall be served with defendant remanded State of Alaska v. Dawn Oozevaseuk (8/30/83); 2NO-11-531CR Notice of Dismissal; Commitment/Probation; CTN 001: Sex Assault 2- Contact w/o Consent; Date of Of- immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, PTR filed on 1/10/13; Filed by the DAs Office 1/15/13. fense: 8/14/12; The following charges were dismissed: CTN 002: Assault 2 – Injury Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within State of Alaska v. Dawn Oozevaseuk (8/30/83); 2NO-13-26CR Notice of Dismissal; w/Weapon, Intent; CTN 003: Assault 3- Cause Fear Of Injury w/Weap; CTN 004: 10 days; Restitution: Shall pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judgment and Charge 001: Drunk on Licensed Premises, CT 2; Filed by the DAs Office 1/15/13. Sex Assault 1- Penetrate w/o Consent; Date of offenses: 8/14/12; CTN 001: 5 years, shall apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund Divided, if eligible, each year until resti- State of Alaska v. Johanna Marie Cheemuk (4/12/82); CTN 002: DUI; Date of offense: 2 years suspended; Unsuspended 3 years are to be served immediately; Police tution is paid in full; Amount of restitution to be determined as provided in Criminal 9/29/12; 120 days, 117 days suspended; Report to Nome Court on 2/1/13, for a re- Training Surcharge: $100 due within 10 days; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was Rule 32.6(c)(2). mand hearing at 1:30 p.m.; Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine: $1500 with $0 suspended; arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of in- State of Alaska v. Foster Olanna (10/1/65); Disorderly Conduct; Date of Violation: $1500 due 1/16/15; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 suspended; $75 due in carceration; Therefore, defendant shall immediately pay a correctional facility sur- 1/10/13; 1 day, 0 days suspended; Not to exceed time served; Initial Jail Surcharge: 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage: Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 charge of $100 per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 per case, $0 suspended; $50 due; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, IT shall be paid through this court within 10 days. $100 suspended; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st off.) with $0 suspended; Full IS ORDERED that the defendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility sur- State of Alaska v. Matthew Moore (7/9/84); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: amount ordered due; Contact other: NSHC BHS by 3/15/13; Complete screening, charge; this surcharge is suspended and must only be paid if defendantʼs probation 110673522; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended to by six months; evaluation and recommended program if a state-approved program becomes avail- is revoked ad, in connection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 2 days, not to exceed time served; Any able by 5/15/13; You are responsible for costs; File proof by 3/30/13 that you fol- a correctional facility or jail time is ordered served; DNA Identification: Defendant appearance or performance bond is exonerated; Must pay suspended $100 jail sur- lowed all assessment recommendations; Driverʼs license revoked for 90 days; shall provide samples for the DNA registration system when requested to do so by charge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of probation in Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: After you regain priv- a health care professional acting on behalf of the state and provide oral samples for the original judgment remain in effect. ilege to drive or obtain a limited license, you must use an ignition interlock device the DNA registration system when requested by a correctional, probation, parole or State of Alaska v. Erma Sookiayak (5/10/67); Judgment and Order of Commitment/Pro- (IID) as directed in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) for 6 months; Costs of IID will peace officer; IT IS ORDERED that after serving any term of incarceration imposed, bation; CTN 001: Theft 2-Value $500-$24,999; Date of Offense: 3/5/12; CTN 001: be deducted from fine if you file proof of payment before fine due date; Probation the defendant is placed on probation for 5 years under the following conditions: 20 months, 16 months suspended; Unsuspended 4 months are to be served with for 2 years (date of judgment: 1/16/13); Obey all direct court orders listed above by General and Special Conditions of Probation set, as stated in order; Any appear- the defendant remanding 3/15/13, 1:30 p.m.; Police Training Surcharge: $100 due the deadlines stated; Commit no jailable offenses; Warrantless PBT for alcohol upon ance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated; Must register as a Sex Of- within 10 days; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to a cor- officer request; Do not possess or consume alcohol for a period ending 2 years fender. rectional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of incarceration; Therefore, de- from date of this judgment; Other: No contact with Dena Austin or Denaʼs daughter State of Alaska v. Jonathan Tocktoo (10/8/74); 2NO-12-749CR Notice of Dismissal; fendant shall immediately pay a correctional facility surcharge of $100 per case to A.A. – do not approach, follow or speak to these people. Charge 001: Violate Conditions of Release; Charge 002: Violate Domestic Violence the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: State of Alaska v. John Penetac Jr. (11/12/64); Disorderly Conduct; Date of violation: Protective Order; Filed by the DAs Office 1/14/13. Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the de- 1/14/13; 7 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 7 days shall be served with de- fendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; this surcharge is sus- fendant remanded to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs pended and must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked ad, in connection SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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continued from page 1 trail with some deviations from past raced since 2000. years for safety reasons, Fansler said. Browning lived and mushed in driving dogs from Aaron Burmeis- At the start, temperatures were in Nome in the ‘80s and ‘90s, but got ter’s Flat Dog Kennels. Within less the single digits. When the field hit out of dogs and moved away. than an hour, Peter Kaiser, Paul Geb- the turn-around point at the White- Aaron Burmeister, who splits his hardt, Cym Smyth, Rohn Buser and fish Lake Loop, the weather turned time between Nome and Nenana, Joar Leifseth Ulsom arrived in windy which caused whiteout condi- said that he reconnected with Brown- Bethel. tions. ing in Nenana. Throughout Sunday afternoon and Jeff King made it through the loop “Tony came to me to buy some evening, Joshua Cadzow, Ramey during daytime hours, while the field dogs, and I said, why start your own Smyth, Martin Buser, Katherine in pursuit of King had to negotiate team, if you can work for me and Keith, John Baker, Ken Anderson, the challenging trail at dark, slowing race, too?” Burmeister said. Brown- Ray Redington Jr., Mike Williams them down considerably. ing now works for Burmeister as a Jr., Richie Diehl, Isaac Underwood, This put King in a lead that was trainer and handler. Burmeister said Mike Williams Sr. and Kristy nearly impossible to catch. that Flat Dog Kennels is now a part Berington finished their race. Also, Fansler said, King has that of Alaskan Wildstyle Racing – an en- The last mushers to cross the fin- race wired like nobody else. “He ran tity that encompasses Noah Burmeis- ish line were Louie Ambrose and the K300 and won the K300 so many ter’s snowmachine racing ambitions Mikhail Telpin on Monday morning. times,” said Fansler. “He just knows as well as Aaron Burmeister and After the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog how to pace himself and the dogs, Tony Browning’s sled dog racing ef- Race, the K300 race boasts the sec- not going out too fast and not too forts. ond largest prize purse in the sport slow. He just has a knack for that Burmeister will race the upcom- with a total of $110,000. race.” ing Paul Johnson Memorial race and K300 race organizer Zach Fansler Fansler said that all mushers who the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. said that it was a rollercoaster ride in started also finished the race. “The Browning will have another shot terms of trail quality from the time field was very competitive and the of racing later in the season at the the trail breakers put in the trail a quality is second to none,” said Kobuk 440. week prior to the race to the race start Fansler. Burmeister said that his training on Friday. As soon as the trail crew Bethel’s Pete Kaiser, coming in at season, in stark contrast to mushers put in the trail, temperatures warmed third place, received the Best of the in the rest of the state, has been near up, it rained and the trail was trashed. West award, which comes with a perfect. The dogs that Browning ran After the crew worked on the trail prize of two Alaska Airline tickets. in the Kusko 300 are the same some more, it froze throughout the Burmeister will take to the Paul week and then three to four inches The Nome connection Johnson race and to the Iditarod. snowfall topped off the trail for near Second place winner Tony “My goal is to bring this season the perfect conditions. Browning, 55, ran the Kusko 300 nu- Iditarod victory home to Nome,” By Friday’s start, it was a solid merous times in the 1990s but hasn’t Burmeister said. Photo by Nili Sundown RUNNER-UP— Tony Browning finished in second place in the K300. • Coast Guard continued from page 1 the vessel out of the water prior to The deadline was then extended ized him to tap into the Oil Spill Li- environmental clean up contractor, Monday that he was almost certain freeze-up. He explained that the tug’s to January 15, 2013. “We came to ability Trust Fund. The fund is used the cost of flying the crew to Nome, that the vessel would overtop and draft is too deep to use the barge Nome on January 15 and the vessel anytime there is a substantial pollu- lodge them in a hotel, provide them cause a discharge. “I’m glad that we ramp to load the boat on a trailer. As had not been cleaned to my satisfac- tion threat. “It is in place to remove with rental cars and to bring up nec- came out to remove the oil. If this an alternative, he said, he arranged tion or the satisfaction of the Coast the politics from who is going to pay essary cleanup equipment. would’ve spilled, it would have for a crane sitting at the causeway to Guard,” Schiano said. for the bill. That is something we “Mr. Benchoff may receive a bill made a giant mess, ” Schiano said. A lift the Rustler out, but couldn’t do so Schiano issued a notice of ‘federal worry about later,” Schiano ex- from the National Pollution Fund 600-gallon spill would have inter- because Baker said “no.” assumption.’ “This basically means plained. “The first thing the Coast Center,” Schiano said. If the Coast rupted operations at the harbor, Schi- That’s incorrect, says Baker. I’m assuming the role of cleaning the Guard worries about is the safety of Guard would have had to take over a ano said. He played out a scenario of Baker said in an email correspon- vessel,” Schiano said. “I’m taking the people and then we worry about spill, Benchoff would’ve been liable what would’ve happened, had they dence with the Nome Nugget that she ownership of the vessel to clean it.” the environment. If we were to worry for the cleanup cost and civil penalty not come to clean out the Rustler. In told Benchoff that he needed a U.S. This time around, the Coast about funding first, then we would of $37,500 per day of violation or up order to mitigate, the Coast Guard Army Corps of Engineers permit to Guard, based in the history with the lose that mission that the Coast to three times the cost incurred by the would have had to close off the en- cross the causeway bridge with the Rustler and the 99 Cent Romance, Guard deems so very important,” oil spill trust fund. “We gave him tire section of the harbor, he said, trailer and tug, but he never made acted before the oil spill happened Schiano said. every chance we could, but now this which happens to be one of the contact with port staff to get the that — in the expert’s eyes — The trust fund allowed for ex- has to be done,” said Schiano. busiest spots in the summer. Corps’ contacts to submit the trailer seemed inevitable. penses associated with the Rustler As of press time, Schiano had not specs for their approval. Schiano said that when he issued cleanup of up to $40,000. Expenses tallied up the grand total of the mis- A history of frozen-in boats According to Jim St. George with the notice of assumption, it author- include the Coast Guard’s time, the sion. This year marks the second win- the firm STG, the crane’s owner, ter season that the Rustler is frozen Benchoff did not make “arrange- in the harbor. Three years ago, Ben- ments” with STG to get the boat out choff’s boat, the 99 Cent Romance of the water. “We never received the also froze to the bottom of the harbor specs or the boat’s weight or any- ACT FAST - SAVE TODAY! near the gravel ramp and caused nu- thing,” said St. George. St. George merous spills. The boat was hauled said that other boat owners who out of the water in September 2011. hired STG to lift their boats out de- PFD Special Schiano was the federal on-scene vised a plan, showed up with draw- coordinator when the Rustler keeled ings and accurate information on $1800 buys 10 coupons over and spilled some of its fuel after how to safely attach rigging and re- the November 2011 storm. Ice move their vessels from the water. Limited quantity still available formed quickly after the storm, pre- St. George said this has not been venting adequate cleanup and re- the case with Benchoff. moval of the Rustler from the water. Benchoff said he’s being singled Schiano said he gave Benchoff or- out by the authorities and is not being ders in April 2012 to clean up the treated equally by the City of Nome hazardous materials from the and harbor staff. Rustler, but Benchoff didn’t do so In November, the Coast Guard re- until Schiano came to Nome to su- ceived a report from the State’s De- pervise Benchoff’s cleanup effort. partment of Environmental Benchoff, at the barge ramp last Conservation informing them that Wednesday to help the Coast Guard the Nome harbor again had issues clean up his boat, said that it wasn’t with the Rustler and that the boat really his fault that the Rustler is was again frozen in the harbor. frozen in the harbor. Not then, not The Coast Guard began investi- now. Benchoff said that Harbormas- gating. ter Joy Baker ordered him prior to “We established again communi- the big November storm in 2011 to cation with Mr. Benchoff, I gave him bring the Rustler halfway up the a verbal order to remove the threat of Due to higher expenses the cost of air travel in Alaska gravel ramp. He did and when the pollution from vessel. Because of his water rose higher, the boat tipped history it has a potential of getting will increase dramatically over the next couple of years. over. again discharged into the harbor. • Get ahead today and prepare for the future. The harbormaster countered that This would be the third discharge he was instructed to secure his ves- he’s had. So I was trying to prevent • Participate in our PFD Special and save BIG! NEW sel against the ramp during high this from happening,” said Schiano. • Call us for details, ask for the PFD Special. EXPIRATION water and monitor the lines through- The Coast Guard issued a verbal out the storm so the vessel would be order and a “notice of federal inter- Call: (907)443-5464 DATE! in place to freeze in for winter. In- est” on December 21, 2012 to re- Tickets good until Toll Free within Alaska: 1-800-478-5422 (Nome) stead, after securing the vessel in its move all threats of pollution. This Dec. 31, 2014 location, Benchoff left the boat unat- was followed up by a December 27 or 1-800-478-3943 (Kotzebue) tended. As the high waters receded, administrative order that imposed a the lines went slack. With nobody on deadline to remove all fuels, oily hand to shorten the lines and keeping wastes and hazardous materials from Celebrating 33 years the boat against the dock, the south the Rustler by January 3, 2013. wind pushed it away from the sheet Just then the Kulluk incident hap- pile wall and rolled over on its port pened, tying up Schiano and his ma- On sale now while supplies last. side. rine science technician colleagues at Bering Air One way travel not available with coupon. Kodiak, to deal with Shell’s This winter, Benchoff said, it was Coupons have no cash value. again not his fault that he didn’t get grounded drill rig. Established in October of 1979