Photo by Diana Haecker GONE FISHING— Nome’s fishing fleet is busy harvesting Red King Crab and making deliveries to the Norton Sound Seafood Center. See Norton Sound fishery updates on page 7.

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VOLUME CXIII NO. 31 August 01, 2013 City pitches in to develop test well at Pilgrim Hot Springs By Diana Haecker In order to get the test well going, source. temperature geothermal sites around the cycle. With a drill rig on a barge heading money was needed fast. Nome’s With Department of Energy funds the world. Pilgrim Hot Springs is owned by for Nome, the development of geot- Common Council met in a work ses- and matching funds from the Alaska The test results indicated that Unatuuq LLC, a consortium of Na- hermal energy at Pilgrim Hot sion on Wednesday, July 24 and Energy Authority, the Alaska Center there is sufficient heat coming from tive corporations including Bering Springs is one step closer to becom- passed a resolution to commit for Energy and Power at University the depths, said the Ethan Straits Native Corporation, Sitna- ing reality. $300,000 “intended for alternative of Alaska at Fairbanks has conducted Berkowitz, the City’s energy con- suak Native Corporation, Kawerak, This summer, a testwell will be energy development to the Pilgrim studies in the past. sultant. Inc., Norton Sound Economic De- drilled to determine if there is Geothermal project” for project ex- According to their website, ACEP Now the entities involved are velopment Corporation, White enough volume of hot water avail- penses. tested an innovative remote sensing testing whether there is enough Mountain Native Corporation, Teller able to produce two Megawatts of Several parties participate in the technique that has the potential to re- water that could be pumped into a Native Corporation and Mary’s energy that could be fed into the quest to find out if there is potential duce the cost of geothermal explo- power plant, extract the heat and re- Igloo Native Corporation. Nome power system. to develop a geothermal energy ration for low and moderate inject the water back into the source so it can heat up again to complete continued on page 4 VPO recovers after being shot

By Diana Haecker and met up with Ballot’s boat. Buckland Village Police Officer When Ballot got out of the boat, Lorin B. Geary, 48, is recovering at he shot Geary. the Alaska Native Medical Center in The VPO was taken to the village Anchorage after being shot by a clinic and medivaced to Anchorage. bootlegger in the early morning The troopers were notified at 3 a.m. hours on Friday, July 26. on Friday morning. According to Alaska State Troop- Troopers say that several citizens ers spokeswoman Megan Peters, the responded to the incident, disarmed incident took place on the Buckland Ballot and took him into custody River at the edge of town. The Buck- until Kotzebue troopers and a Kotze- land village police received an bue Alaska Bureau of Investigation anonymous tip about Gary Ballot, officer arrived. 40, importing alcohol into the local Ballot claimed that he received an option community. According to the continued on page 5 Photo courtesy of Jeremy Luce troopers, Geary went to the beach MILESTONE REACHED— Dept. of Transportation Snake River Bridge project manager Tony Cox, left, and Pro-West contractor Bob Gilman oversee the placement of the final girder on the new Snake River bridge, on Monday, July 29. A total of 18 custom-made girders were shipped to Nome, each weigh 120,000 pounds and are 106 feet long. Broadband internet service is heading towards Nome By Diana Haecker GCI director for rural broadband and connects to TERRA Northwest, GCI’s TERRA Northwest project development Bob Walsh said GCI is with Unalakleet and Shaktoolik is building three microwave towers - shooting to connect the system to being online already. — near Golovin, at Bluff and at Nome by December 31, 2013. This summer, phase two on Cape Nome to extend a hybrid net- He said consumers could then ex- TERRA Northwest began with the work of fiber optic cables and mi- pect much higher bandwidth levels installation of three remote repeaters crowave towers from Shaktoolik to than what they were getting via and one microwave tower connect- Nome. satellite connection now. “Applica- ing Shaktoolik to Nome. The sites The project promises to bring tions such as email and Internet are a repeater tower at Kwiktalik faster internet services to Nome by browsers will be much faster. Other near Golovin and Bluff and a mi- increasing bandwidth. Bandwidth is applications such as video confer- crowave tower at Cape Nome. The measured in bits per second and rep- encing, which before may not have signal then gets bounced to Nome resents the capacity for data transfer been possible, will be possible,” and terminates at a receiver installed of a communications channel. The Walsh said. on top of the new Norton Sound Re- higher the bandwidth, the faster data GCI built a hybrid terrestrial gional Hospital. can be transferred, uploaded and fiber-optic and microwave network From there, it is connected into downloaded. to serve Alaska’s western rural re- the existing fiber-optic cable system. gion. Unalakleet and Shaktoolik were The first phase was TERRA hooked up to the system in Dec. Southwest. The system includes 400 2012. Nome is next, but the villages On the Web: miles of buried fiber-optic cable along the way – Koyuk, Elim, www.nomenugget.net stretching from Homer to Levelock. Golovin and White Mountain – are In Levelock, TERRA Southwest not included in the high speed. E-mail: connects to a high-speed microwave Walsh said it would cost $2 million [email protected] communications network with point- per community to be included in the to-point microwave communication system. between nine villages and four Phase 3 of TERRA Northwest mountaintop repeaters. This network will establish a series of towers and connects to the existing DeltaNet mi- repeaters from Shaktoolik to Kotze- Photo by Diana Haecker crowave towers in and around bue next year. HAVING FUN—Jeneva Nashoanak pitches the ball at the dunk tank, Bethel. during last Saturday’s Summerfest, held at Anvil City Square. See The system continues northward continued on page 4 more photos on page 8. 2 THURSDAY, AUGUST 01, 2013 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Editor: and Nome are doing everything they Samaritan. He took the parable and Alaska Native population. One of the fines him. The man the Rev spoke of I’m a retired stuntman who has can to stifle this group from being applied it to real life in Nome. I read messages implicitly relayed in this also happened to be a son, a friend, a been coming here for four years be- part of the Alaskan dream. At every the Rev’s piece and understood the story is that alcohol related issues in member of a community and a fam- cause of what is being done in Cali- turn they are met with high insur- overall message of it; the importance our community stem specifically ily — perhaps he is a father, an fornia. Now you are starting to do it. ance, no bathrooms, no showers and of caring for one’s neighbor and the from the Alaska Native population. I uncle, a cousin, a provider and a hus- Alaska is the last great state where costly permits for everything from idea that Nome as a whole is, in gen- can say with almost 100 percent cer- band. Referring to him as nothing a man with just the sweat of his brow walking down the street to sitting on eral, neighborly. That’s great. How- tainty that was not the Rev’s intent. more than, “the alcoholic,” serves to and the burning determination to a rock. It’s not hurting the big groups ever, I also read the piece and it left Whether or not that was the intent of dehumanize him and any other per- work hard with his own two hands that come here, but it is killing the lit- a bitter taste in my mouth. Some of the piece is not what I’m concerned son that might find themselves in can make something of himself. Just tle guys that give up everything to be the language used in the story is so with. I do not believe that Rev Ross that same situation, passed out on the the sound of the city, “Nome”, rings part of this great City and State. ambiguous that it took me several Tozzi meant for his piece to come off street or with an addiction to alcohol. with adventure to those in the lower Prospecting is not earning money, reads to fully absorb, dissect and ar- as racist, paternalistic, offensive or In the second to last paragraph forty-eight. People come here as it’s making it from nothing and put- ticulate the various reasons why I dehumanizing, but that was how I Alaska Native traditional cultures dreamers and innovators, not just as ting into the economy was offended by it. and many people I know interpreted and skills are mentioned— “carving, prospectors. These are not the kind Tony Cecere The Rev. begins the piece by the piece. I’m concerned that the art, subsistence and dancing.” While of people who sit on their butts when Duarte, CA 91010 telling a story of a man from a vil- piece will run without the author and these are wonderful skills to have, their country calls, but get up and say lage who drank too much alcohol the news outlet being clued into how these are not skills specific to Alaska “take me.” They are the builders and Dear Nancy, and passed out outside in the middle offensive the story was. Native people and are not how we all they come here to be part of building I’m writing a letter in response to of winter on Front Street and the lady When referring to Alaska Natives wish to be defined. Often when non- a great state. They exchange labor the July 18 edition of “Saying it Sin- from out of town who noticed the and alcohol related issues, indeed Natives describe Alaska Native cul- for merchandise and help the econ- cerely.” Rev Ross Tozzi’s piece man on the Nome Web cam and when referring to any of our so- tures, our complex worldviews and omy grow for everyone, but Alaska spoke of the Bible parable, the Good called emergency services to help called “social ills,” it is the responsi- intricate social structures are made him. He mentioned the many ways in bility of the presenter to provide the no mention of and we are summed which issues related to alcohol abuse historical context that has produced up by very base activities. Our abil- Letters to the editor must be signed and include an affect our community, referring to that suffering. Not providing an ap- ity, or inability for that matter, to address and phone number. Thank yous and political them as “disturbing behaviors,” and propriate explanation feeds into carve, dance or hunt is not where our he mentioned some of the organiza- many preconceived notions about value should be placed. endorsementsare considered ads. tions and programs that have been Alaska Native people, notions that I write this letter not as a way to created to address these issues. reinforce racist ideologies that we make Rev. Tozzi feel bad, but a way About these organizations he stated, are inferior to other races. This again to encourage Rev. Tozzi and any per- “They want to help shift the attitude feeds into racial disparities that need son that contributes to the media, from Nome as the “place to get alco- no more help being amplified. news or otherwise, to keep in mind Editorial hol” toward being a place where con- In this article, Alaska Natives are the language they use. I write to re- temporary and traditional cultures painted as victims, falling prey to al- mind them of the responsibility they Getting Past Sequestering help to build a better community. cohol addiction, victims that need have in their position and the influ- Trust us, weʼre holding back your money because itʼs good for you, They seek to help youth and elders our neighbors to come in and save us ence their words can have over shap- and weʼll return it when we feel like it. Just what is sequestering and work together to learn and practice from ourselves, through services and ing opinions about groups of people, why is Congress doing this to us? Websterʼs says sequestering is to Alaska native skills – like carving, programs provided by outsiders. matters of interest, the world in gen- give up something for safekeeping; the state of being sequestered; art, subsistence, and dancing.” Quite literally, the story is about a eral and the positive or negative con- separation; removal of property from the person in possession of it. So Media often unnecessarily use woman from outside of Alaska help- tributions their words can make to what does this have to do with Congress and just who made up this race when describing a person, place ing an Alaska Native man off the the community. This story could Juggernaut of financial obfuscation? or thing. This contributes to stereo- street, but her incident with the “al- have been told appropriately, it could Speaker of the House John Boehner takes pride in repealing laws, typing, tokenism and ultimately coholic on Front Street,” as this man have not implied the race of the man not making them. He wants to wind back the clock. It seems that Con- racial disparities. In the story there was referred to in the last paragraph in the story or the race of the group gress does not care about why they were elected. They do nothing to was no direct mention of the man’s of the story, did not “deter her from receiving services or it could have benefit the people. They just want to cripple government services. race, as it should be. However, the coming to Nome to help out further.” been told from the Alaska Native They wonʼt fund the Postal Service, they wonʼt replace our aging high- man’s race was overtly implied. Re- This is, in part, where the article took perspective. But it was told from the way and rail infrastructure, they donʼt protect our exposed Arctic ship- gardless of the ambiguity of lan- a very paternalistic and very dehu- perspective of a non-Native person ping lanes or coast by building ice breakers and replacing aging guage used, the second to last manizing turn for the worst. It was and while the main message of the support vessels for our Coast Guard, they frown upon affordable paragraph references services for the paternalistic in that it played into the story was made, there were many health care (except their own), and members of our military are given Alaska Native population. Combine old school racist and colonial notion other messages that were –more than marginal funding. The services that directly impact our lives are taken that with the reference to the man that we as Alaska Native people can- likely unintentionally— made as away or sequestered. We are financial hostages while our Congress coming down from the village – in not find a way to help ourselves and well.” pays homage to the Tea Party big money boys. the Bering Strait Region, a majority require help from others, presumably Moriah Sallaffie “Uliggaq” Could someone take a cattle prod to Congress? Could we get the of the population of all our villages a group of people from a different Executive Vice President House of Representatives to take their eyes of the Koch brothersʼ dol- is comprised of Alaska Native peo- race, class or community. It was de- Bering Straits Foundation lars and focus on the needs of their constituents? In Alaska our Arctic ple — and it is clear that the Rev is humanizing in that it referred to the Nome, AK 99762 waters will be jammed with a plethora of petroleum drilling devices not only saying that the man in the man in the story as “the alcoholic on with a potential for spills and blowouts. (Remember the Exxon story is Alaska Native, but the popu- Front Street.” He may very well have Valdez?) We need some attention to details because we are up lation that needs neighborly help or had an addiction to alcohol. How- against a shrinking time line where decisions have to be made and help from a Good Samaritan is the ever, his addiction is not what de- infrastructure and enforcement put into place. Congress needs to get off their duffs and get over this petty sequestering game they are play- Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) ing. —N.L.M.— High High Low Low Date Day Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide 08/01 Th 2:00 a.m. +1.1 1:08 p.m. +1.4 6:38 a.m +0.7 8:30 p.m. +0.2 Illegitimus non carborundum 08/02 Fr 3:23 a.m. +1.1 1:54 p.m. +1.3 7:30 a.m. +0.8 9:25 p.m. +0.1 08/03 Sa 4:45 a.m. +1.1 2:43 p.m. +1.3 8:27 a.m. +0.9 10:16 p.m. +0.1 08/04 Su 5:54 a.m. +1.1 3:32 p.m. +1.3 9:27 a.m. +1.0 11:02 p.m. +0.1 08/05 Mo 6:49 a.m. +1.2 4:21 p.m. +1.3 10:27 a.m. +1.0 11:43 p.m. -0.0 08/06 Tu 7:33 a.m. +1.2 5:07 p.m. +1.3 11:22 a.m. +1.0 08/07 We 8:04 a.m. +1.2 5:50 p.m. +1.3 12:19 a.m. -0.0 12:11 p.m. +1.0 Member of: Alaska Newspaper Association, Daily variations in sea level due to local meteorological conditions cannot be predicted and may significantly effect the observed tides in this area. All times are listed in Local Standard Time. 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Compiled by Diana Haecker 1981 to 2010 average, though not to of the revenue sharing program.” entific information from ANWR is a by ANILCA and would require Con- the extent as last year’s record setting The bill would direct money to the top priority for Alaska and a neces- gressional authorization. Swim relay to cross Bering melt off, reports AccuWeather. local governments – state, borough, sity for this country. “Federal law Strait At the current rate, it appears that city. They would decide where to provides clear direction that the Inte- Barge collides with Coast Clad in nothing but their Speedos, this year will either end up as the sec- spend their portion of the funding, rior Secretary must take certain ac- Guard cutter in Cordova a group of international swimmers ond or third lowest minimum in the says communications director Robert tions upon the submission of a The Coast Guard is investigating a plan to cross the Bering Strait in a satellite record. Dillon with the Senate Energy and section 1002(e) exploration plan. collision that occurred between an swim relay in August. Each month, a sea ice minimum Natural Resources Committee. The State will request the National Alaska Marine Lines barge and the The relay will start on August 3, forecast is issued for the Arctic. Pam Haze from the Office of Director of the USFWS to reconsider Coast Guard Cutter Sycamore in 2013 at Cape Dezhnev in Chukotka, As of July, the average of the pre- Management and Budget was at the this decision,” Parnell said in a press Cordova on Sunday. Russia and is scheduled to be com- dictions was for a sea ice minimum hearing and voiced the administra- statement. The Sycamore, a 225-foot seago- pleted at Cape Prince of Wales in extent of 1.5 million square miles for tion’s skepticism. Haze said they In early July, the State sent a plan ing buoy tender, was at its moorings Alaska by the August 6. September, when the sea ice extent is were concerned about the impact to the Secretary of the Interior to per- when the accident occurred and suf- Organizers say the scientific pur- usually at its lowest. revenue sharing would have on the form 3-D seismic testing in ANWR fered damage to its bow. poses of this expedition are to de- Sea ice volume is an important federal budget since it would divert to better understand the probable There have been no reports of in- velop a technique for restoring and factor to determine the overall health federal revenues to coastal states. quantity and quality of hydrocarbons juries or pollution. conditioning the human body of the sea ice. The Polar Sea Ice Cen- Sen. Murkowski argued that the ad- beneath the surface of the coastal The Sycamore, homeported in through training in cold water and re- ter from the University of Washing- ministration’s position overlooks the plain, or 1002 Area, of ANWR. Cordova, conducts aids to naviga- covery of a human being after long ton estimates the volume of sea ice potential increase in revenues to both Secretary Sally Jewell said in her tion, search and rescue and law en- exposure to the cold water. each month. There continues to be a the federal treasury and to coastal letter to Parnell that the Administra- forcement missions throughout The swim relay includes 75 ath- steady decline in the sea ice volume states from the increase in production tion is opposed to drilling at ANWR Alaska. letes from the United States, Canada, anomaly. prompted by the revenue sharing. and exploratory work is prohibited Chile, South Africa, Argentina, Data shows that the ice volume is Dillon said that there’s a good China, Ireland, Great Britain, Czech on track with data collected in 2010, chance of passing the bill out of the Republic, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, when ice volume melted to the third energy committee this year. Poland, Italy and Russia. The sup- lowest volume on record. The OMB estimates that the rev- COMMUNITY CALENDAR port team and the media group in- The lowest volume on record was enue share would cost $6 billion over cludes 35 people. set last year. a 10-year period. The cost is the The swimmers plan to install me- money the administration estimates Thursday, August 01 morial plates on the Russian and Energy panel hearing on it would “lose” to the states. Onshore U.S. shore sides of the Bering Strait. offshore revenue sharing producing states keep about 50 per- *Childbirth Education Class Prematernal Home Noon p.m. According to a press release from legislation cent of royalties, rents and bonus *Vaccines and Your Baby Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. the organizers, meetings with local Last week, the U.S. Senate En- bids; offshore producing states do *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. residents are planned in Wales for ergy and Natural Resources Com- not receive a share of any of those *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m August 6 and in Nome on August 7 mittee heard testimony on legislation revenues. The FAIR Act would au- or 8. introduced by Senators Lisa thorize up to 37.5 percent of rev- Eastern Military District Com- Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Mary enues for all states with energy Friday, August 02 mand of the Russian Federation and Landrieu (D-La.). production off their coastlines, re- *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. the Russian Association of Polar Ex- The proposed bill would expand gardless of the type of energy pro- *Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. the federal revenue sharing program *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon plorers are supporting this expedi- duced. States that produce renewable *Medicaid/Denali Kid Care Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. tion. to include all energy producing states energy on federal lands within their *Toddler Safety Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. Participants will not have special to receive a fair share of the revenues borders would keep 50 percent of the *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. *League/Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. equipment and are permitted to use they help generate from offshore oil associated revenues, just as they cur- *Drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. only a regular textile swimsuit, swim and gas development. rently do for traditional energy. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. cap and goggles in accordance with The bill also extends the current the “traditional rules” of open water onshore and offshore revenue shar- Governor not pleased with Saturday, August 03 and marathon swimming. ing programs to include alternative ANWR plan denial The swim relay is dedicated to the and renewable sources of energy. Last week, the Regional Office of *SIDS Reducing the Risk Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. 365th anniversary of the expedition “Revenue sharing is important for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service *Child Abuse and Neglect Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. of Semyon Dezhnev to the Bering the coastal communities that will rejected the State’s proposal of an *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Strait, the 70th anniversary of ALSIB have increased demands on their in- Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ex- *Karaoke Night Bering Sea B&G 8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Flight Route and the 20th anniver- frastructure and public services from ploration plan, to the dismay of Gov- sary of the international organization offshore development,” Murkowski ernor Sean Parnell. “I am Sunday, August 04 disappointed – the federal govern- Northern Forum. said. *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. “In Alaska, the federal govern- ment chose to rely on an inaccurate *Adult Pool Time Pool 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ment has not invested in the infra- interpretation of ANILCA,” Gover- *Infertility Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Sea ice melting at “normal” structure necessary to support nor Parnell said. He said that the In- *Discipline: The Middle Years Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. speed offshore development. The only pot terior Department’s legal opinion As of July 28, 2013 the sea ice ex- of money available to pay for the confirms the state’s position, namely tent was dropping at a normal rate, roads, docks and other infrastructure that there is no expiration date set. 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Potelco Inc. formed a company The test well is to show if there is called Pilgrim Geothermal LLC to sufficient water at the right tempera- develop Pilgrim Hot Springs on their ture to allow for sustainable produc- own dime and then sell the power tion. then to the City of Nome. Berkowitz praised the city’s lead- Pilgrim Geothermal LLC was in- ership for their vision to support al- corporated in May 2013, after ternative developments of energy. Potelco’s Howard Trott visited Pil- “What a compelling story that is,” he grim Hot Springs in October 2012 to said. “From being rescued by the gauge the potential. “We started mid-winter oil delivery by the pushing hard [for the project] at the Renda, to become potentially a en- beginning of this year,” said ergy self-reliant community is a re- Photo by Diana Haecker Berkowitz. markable story.” HEAVY LIFTER— An Erickson SkyCrane helicopter lands at the Nome airport after doing the heavy lifting If test results are deemed satisfac- But before the end of this story is for GCI’s TERRA Northwest project of installing two repeater sites and a microwave tower between Shak- tory, Pilgrim Geothermal LLC will written, an approximately 60-mile toolik and Nome. develop the source and build trans- power transmission line must be mission lines to bring the power to built, at a cost of approximately the NJUS powerhouse. “Geothermal $500,000 per mile. • Broadband is consistent and persistent,” said Pilgrim Geothermal would pay for development of a powerhouse Berkowitz. “Once you turn it on, it continued from page 1 the fiberoptic cable network at Ne- Walsh. keeps going unlike wind or solar.” onsite and the transmission line and The system does not stop there. nana. “The plan is to create a ring The total investment in existing Last week, the Nome Common sell the power to NJUS. Walsh said that GCI is currently in closure,” said Walsh. “The ring goes and in-progress TERRA infrastruc- Council was told that drilling equip- Handeland and Berkowitz both the planning stages of phase 4, around the perimeters of the state ture to date exceeds $200 million. ment was on a barge en route to said that while the price structure is which will connect Kotzebue down and comes down in the middle to “Three quarter of that is funded by Nome - it has arrived in the mean- still up for negotiations, Pilgrim Ge- to the Yukon, run upriver and tie into create a redundancy if technical out- GCI, and the remainder is from time - but funds were in short supply othermal suggested a ballpark num- ages hit any part of the system,” said competitively-bid grant programs,” to actually go ahead with the test ber of 24 cents per kilowatt. Of that, well. four cents would go to the resource Furthermore, time is of the owners and 20 cents to the devel- essence, explained Nome Joint Util- oper. “This would most certainly ities Manager John Handeland at last need to be the subject of further ne- week’s Common Council meeting. A gotiation before entering in to a federal tax incentive to develop al- power purchase agreement as diesel ternative energy sources is about to generation costs are presently less,” expire, unless Congress extends it. A said Handeland. “But, with the spike federal Dept. of Energy grant that re- in world oil prices the last few quires a match is in the pipeline, but weeks, it is bringing the costs closer monies were needed now to proceed together.” with the project. “The city council Handeland stated that NJUS will and utility board have long sup- have to adjust its control systems in ported efforts to seek alternate solu- order to feed geothermal power into tions to our reliance solely on the system, which is also supplied by diesel,” said Handeland. wind power from the installation of For 2013, the City has listed as the two new wind turbines at Banner one of its legislative priorities to de- Peak. velop, locate or extend affordable “NJUS is working with ACEP energy sources for Nome. The Leg- and the University of Texas to model islature included $300,000 in the what the addition of geothermal to capital budget to Nome with the in- our mix would require to integrate, tent that the City develop strategies but a steady base load of 2MW+ that would lead to a reduction in en- from geothermal is of interest in the ergy costs for the community. long term,” stated Handeland. To that end, the resolution rea- If this project succeeds, soned that making the legislative Berkowitz said, Nome would be the grant available now would allow the first wind-diesel-geothermal hybrid project to move forward. The Coun- power system in the world. “If all cil took action and committed the goes as planned we would like to be $300,000 legislative grant towards able to deliver power to Nome by the Pilgrim geothermal development. end of 2014,” said Berkowitz. The test well is to discover if ACEP director Gwen Holdman there is enough volume of water to did not return phone messages left by the Nome Nugget by press time.

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continued from page 1 gery on Saturday and that he is re- Alcohol Importation, one count of covering from non-life threatening Misconduct Involving Weapons in injury while being taken into custody injuries at the Alaska Native Medical the fourth degree and two counts of before the troopers arrived. He was Center. Resisting Arrest. Ballot’s bail was set transported by the troopers to Kotze- The troopers seized Ballot’s boat, at $250,000 cash and a court ap- bue for treatment. four-wheeler and a trailer. proved third party custodian after his Troopers found that Ballot arrived On Saturday, July 27, Ballot was arraignment. in Buckland with 7.5 liters of dis- remanded into the Kotzebue Re- Investigators with The Alaska Bu- tilled spirits, 18.825 gallons of malt gional Jail. reau of Investigation, Kotzebue AST beverage and 5.25 liters of wine. He was charged with Attempted Troopers, a Western Alaska Alco- He was treated and cleared of any Murder in the first degree, one count hol/Narcotics Team Investigator re- injuries by doctors at the Maniilaq of Assault in the first degree, five sponded to the crime. Medical Center, troopers say. counts of Assault in the third degree, A Buckland VPO and VPSO as- In a Monday update, troopers say one count of felony Alcohol Impor- sisted ABI Investigators with the in- that VPO Geary has undergone sur- tation, two counts of Misdemeanor vestigation.

Thank you! Thank you to the Nome Chamber of Commerce, City of Nome, Sitnasuak, Bering Photo by Annie Conger Straits Native Corporation, Kawerak, and NSEDC for welcoming members of the GIMME SHELTER — Bianca Trowbridge, Katie Daniels and Rosa Alaska State Legislature. If you have comments on Arctic shipping (or any other Schmidt receive instruction from US Junior National team member Sam Dougherty of Anchorage at the Sunset Range during the 2013 Nome issue) please contact me at 800-478-3789 or [email protected]. Biathlon Clinic. The participants were able to keep focused and pro- ductive throughout the three days of intermittent rain due to the shoot- ing lane coverings provided by the Nome Sportsman Association. Lumber stolen from shooting range By Diana Haecker ber to be used the next day. When Several large pieces of treated the contractor returned to work on decking lumber were stolen from the Wednesday morning, the lumber Sunset Shooting Range last week, in was gone. the night between July 23 and July The Nome Sportsman Associa- 24. The new building materials were tion members ask for the stolen ma- meant for the pavilion building proj- terials to be returned. If the public ect by the Nome Sportsman Associ- has any information that could lead ation. to the retrieval of the lumber, please The wood, valued to be worth contact the Nome Post of the Alaska $280 was taken from the range that State Troopers. is secured with a padlock at the en- The Nome Sportsman Associa- trance off the Robert Blodgett tion operates the Sunset Shooting Nome-Teller Highway. Range and uses the facility to teach The project started in 2012 and shooting classes, such as a recent this summer, the contractor contin- Women on Target class. ued to work on the shooting pavil- The facility is also used by the Representatives (left to right): Harriet Drummond (Anchorage), Bob Herron (Bethel), Ben Nageak (Barrow), ions. The material was stored in a Nome Biathlon Team to practice Craig Johnson (Anchorage), Gabrielle LeDoux (Anchorage), Neal Foster (Nome), Lora Reinbold (Eagle River). locked Connex, but on Tuesday, July shooting. 23, the contractor laid out the lum-

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Photo by Diana Haecker FOGGED IN — The USCG cutter Polar Star parked in Nome’s roadstead last week, returning from ice trials north of Barrow after the ship’s three-year, $ 90 million refit. Icebreaker Polar Star makes unscheduled stop in Nome By Diana Haecker Overhaul US Coast Guard sailed the seas was men how to read the ice and how from family and friends is a price The only working heavy-classed The 37-year old icebreaker Polar in 2009, when the icebreaker Polar much to pressure the engines to Pellissier doesn’t mind paying. icebreaker in the United States Coast Star was placed on inactive status in Sea was still active. break through certain types of ice “Being on an icebreaker is the Guard fleet, the Polar Star, made an 2006 and received a $90 million refit “A large percentage of my crew conditions. best job on the planet,” he said. Not unscheduled stop in Nome last week. and overhaul. has not been on a Coast Guard ship, “You try to be as gentle as possi- everybody is cut out for it, but those She anchored in the Nome road- Since early 2013 the Polar Star much less an icebreaker,” said Pel- ble in order to avoid running up the who are, get to see the world from a stead for two days awaiting a part to has been back in action. The ice- lissier. temperature of the engines,” said unique perspective. “We live the Dis- arrive. Pellissier. covery Channel,” said Pellissier. While at sea, the engineers dis- As they tried to find what worked “We get to see amazing places. covered that one of the three turbines and what didn’t, Pellissier told the On this mission, we saw five polar had a bad seal, so they ordered a part “Being on an icebreaker is the best job crew “to drive her like a rental.” bears on the ice, in the wild; we saw that was flown to Nome. The ship is still running on the lots of seals and walrus. For some of When the part arrived, the engi- original overhauled engine, a diesel the youngsters on board, that was the neers repaired the seal, which al- on the planet.” engine powering a generator which first time that they’ve seen true lowed the crew to come ashore and in turn drives the shafts. wilderness.” stretch their legs. When they came within sight of On their trips south, the ship stops Commanding Officer Captain – Captain George Pellissier Nome, Captain Pellissier said the in Australia to refuel its 1.3 million George Pellissier said that this drove crew was happy to have cell phone gallon tanks and the crew gets to ex- home the point that Nome is in a reception again to communicate with perience tropical islands. strategic location to the advantage of breaker sailed under its own power their families and friends. “The opportunity to see more of mariners. “We could get that part and for the first time since 2006 in its The Polar Sea is now in dry dock, Pellissier noted the next mission the planet than anybody else makes fix what was wrong and now get to first sea trials earlier this year and awaiting its fate as Congress needs of the Polar Star is to assist re-sup- up for the time when you’re gone test it. That saved us a good amount now in its first ice trials. to decide whether to overhaul the 36- plying the American McMurdo Re- from home,” said Pellissier. of money and time,” said Pellissier. “The ice trials went well, every- year old ship or to put money to- search Station in Antarctica. Captain Pellissier assumed com- The closest deep-draft port avail- thing functions as designed,” Captain wards building a new icebreaker. The Polar Star’s task will be to mand of the Polar Star in July 2011. able would have been Dutch Harbor, Pellissier said. break the ice for a convoy of tankers For transiting across the Arctic requiring six days of transiting In theory, the Polar Star can break Breaking ice and large supply ships. On the way Circle for the fourth time, Capt. Pel- through the Bering Sea. through 21 feet of ice. The Polar Star left June18 from back, they “do science” as Pellissier lissier and his second in command Also, a young engineer received The ship is home ported in Seat- Seattle, stopped in Dutch Harbor and put it. Ken Boda received their fourth Arc- the news that he was promoted and tle. then transited directly to their desti- Leaving in November, they will tic Service Medal. needed to travel south to attend a While their stop in Nome was not nation north of Barrow to find ice. return in April. One hundred and ten crew mem- class. planned, it was welcomed by the They didn’t have to look long for ice. The Polar Star’s missions are, as a bers received their first Arctic Serv- Second in Command Kenneth crew, who have been at sea for more Pellissier said they encountered a heavy escort vessel, to break ice for ice Award and one collected his sixth Boda added that the young fireman than four weeks. jumbled ice pack in the Chukchi Sea cargo ships. It has added science ca- medal. was able to board a jet in Nome and Part of the Polar Star’s mission and had to break through miles of pabilities and also functions as a plat- The Polar Star pulled anchor and fly out to make the class that will was to train new crew members who rafted ice and pressure ridges. form for Search and Rescue or headed for Juneau on Friday, July 26. earn him yeoman status in the Coast have no icebreaker experience. The This proved to be good experi- disaster relief missions. Guard. last time a heavy icebreaker from the ence to teach the new crop of crew- Being four to five months away Boys’ and Girls’ Club to stay open

Nome’s Boys’ and Girls’ Club has The new manager of the club is funding to stay open at least through Chris Steppe, who worked as a USII April, thanks to an “Outside Entity” Methodist volunteer for NCC at the grant to Nome Community Center Club and other programs for two from Norton Sound Economic De- years. velopment Corporation for $30,000. Chris says he has many ideas to This was in addition to a grant expand activities at the Club for the from the City of Nome that was a roughly 60 children and youth who pass-through from NSEDC. attend each month, and about 20-30 These grants were essential for the kids each afternoon or evening. Club to continue because Boys’ and Families will be relieved to know Girls’ Clubs of Alaska is no longer that there will continue to be a safe, able to fund its rural clubs. social place on the west side of town NCC continues to search for more for their children to go. funding.

Better Results Pan Out at GRC! Please Visit Us At Our Convenient Location at the BSNC Building Today! THE NOME NUGGET REGIONAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 01, 2013 7 Nome area records first commercial chum salmon harvest in decades Following are excerpts fr om a The total commercial harvest to portionment is 1,603 kings, 55,450 trict—Cumulative counts through of Norton Sound red king crab totaled weekly fisheries update by Jim date is 19,000 chums, 650 silvers chums, 124,736 pinks and 602 sil- July 27 are 1 king, 3,105 chums, 143,000 pounds on Monday morning. and 11 sockeyes by 17 permit hold- 5,911 pinks, 37 silvers, and 10 sock- This year’s quota is 458,430 pounds for Menard, area manager for Norton vers. The king apportionment esti- the open access portion of the fishery and Sound and Kotzebue, Alaska Dept. ers. mate was reduced after further eyes. The cumulative chum count 37,170 pounds for the Community De- of Fish and Game. analysis of sonar data compared ranks tenth highest out of 20 years, velopment Quota fishery. The harvest The first commercial chum Norton Bay subdistrict with test fish catch data resulted in a and the pink count ranks sixth high- rate has been slow and is similar to the salmon harvest in decades in the The total commercial harvest to lower apportionment of king salmon est out of 10 years of odd-numbered 2009 harvest. Thirty-five permit holders Nome subdistrict took place last date is 32,000 chums, 360 pinks, counts. year counts. are registered for the open access fishery week during two 24-hour fishing pe- 1,100 silvers and 6 sockeyes by 13 Inglutalik River tower, Norton Snake River weir, Nome subdis- and seven permit holders for the CDQ riods. The first period was east of permit holders. The chum catch is a Bay subdistrict—Cumulative counts trict—Cumulative counts through fishery. Cape Nome, and the second period record, surpassing the 21,973 chum through July 27 are 3,396 kings, July 27 are 4 kings, 2,033 chums, 535 pinks and 2 silvers. The cumula- Kotzebue allowed commercial fishing both salmon caught in 1978. 50,918 chums, 122,621 pinks and The second highest harvest in one tive chum count ranks eleventh highest east and west of Cape Nome. Two 1,000 silvers. The tower crew was fishing period in the 2000s occurred on permit holders participated in the Elim subdistrict unable to count for three days last out of 19 years and pink count ranks sixth July 23, when 17,712 chum salmon were commercial fishery. The catch is The total commercial harvest week because of high water. highest out of 10 years of odd-numbered caught in a 6-hour fishing period by 38 year counts. permit holders. The peak weeks of fish- Solomon River weir, Nome subdis- ing catches usually are the next two trict—Cumulative counts through July weeks, so the buyer may need to further 27 are 1,000 chums, 1,842 pinks and 1 reduce fishing time or skip a day to catch silver. up with the backlog. The cumulative har- Glacial Lake weir, Nome subdistrict— vest is at 90,000 chum salmon. The fore- Cumulative counts through the morning cast for this year is 225,000 to 250,000 of July 18 are 3 chums, 2,251 sockeyes, chum salmon depending on buyer capac- 1 otter and 1 beaver. The department ity. Last year at this time the cumulative switched to the video system on July 14. harvest was 77,000 chum salmon with a The counts slowed to single digits after final harvest of 228,000 chum salmon. mid-July. This was a steep drop off com- Kobuk River test fish project—The pared to other years. cumulative catch is 499 chums, 1 pink In the Port Clarence district, the sub- and 174 sheefish. The cumulative chum sistence sockeye salmon catch has been catch ranks sixth best out of 21 years raised to 50 fish for the season. Pilgrim through July 27. However, this year is River weir—Cumulative counts through tied with last year for the latest project July 27 are 31 kings, 17,817 chums, 693 start data. This year’s catch is three quar- pinks and 11,691 sockeyes. The sockeye ters more than last year’s catch for this Photo courtesy of Jim Menard count dropped off sharply last week. date. For the season last year’s catch ranked third best out of 20 years. WEIR WORK— Dan Bergstrom, AYK regional management supervisor counting fish at the Glacial Lake Red king crab harvest fish weir in the Nome subdistrict. The commercial open access harvest confidential until four or more per- through last week was 850 chums, Kwiniuk River tower, Elim sub- mit holders participate. The Nome 500 pinks and 150 silvers by 11 district—Cumulative counts through subdistrict escapement range goal of permit holders. A 24-hour com- July 27 are 15 kings, 5,523 chums, ADF&G moves red king 23,000 to 35,000 chum salmon has mercial fishing opening is sched- 8,862 pinks and 42 silvers. The king been passed. uled this week from 6 p.m. and chum counts are some of the crab harvest line closer to The commercial chum salmon Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday. poorest on record. The pink count catch in the Norton Sound district ranks third lowest since the 1980s Nome shore was nearing 100,000 fish on July 29 Golovin subdistrict for an odd-numbered year. for the third time in the last 25 The total commercial harvest Golovin subdistrict—An aerial The Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game has moved the closed area bound- years. The Alaska Dept. of Fish and through last week was 2,000 chums, survey of the Niukluk River on July ary for the commercial king crab fishing three miles closer to the Nome Game forecast a chum salmon har- 150 pinks, and 300 silvers by 10 per- 26 under excellent viewing condi- shore to help crabbers harvest the Norton Sound summer quota. vest of 40,000 to 70,000 fish this mit holders. A 24-hour commercial tions saw improving chum salmon This year’s Norton Sound red king crab harvest has been slow. Thirty season. The forecast for pink fishing opening is scheduled this numbers, but it was questionable if of 35 permit holders delivered only 144,000 pounds of crab out of a total salmon was a commercial harvest of week from 6 p.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. the former Niukluk River counting guideline harvest level of 495,600 pounds as of July 29, reports Jim 50,000 to 100,000 fish. The catch Friday. tower escapement goal of 23,000 Menard, the ADF&G area manager for Norton Sound and Kotzebue. will fall well below forecast with chum salmon would have been “Based on the current catch rate, the GHL is projected to be reached in likely only a few thousand pinks Nome subdistrict reached this year. mid to late September,” he added. harvested. The subsistence set gillnet sched- Eldorado River weir, Nome sub- “Beginning at noon on August 1, the closed area boundary between The department will shift to sil- ule in the marine waters west of district—Cumulative counts through 166°15’W (Sledge Island) and 163°30’W (near Square Rock) will be ver salmon management when the Cape Nome is from 6 p.m. Monday July 27 are 9 kings, 24,600 chums, moved north by 3 miles, to 64°18’N from the current 64°15’N,” Menard silver salmon catch exceeds the until 6 p.m. Saturday. The marine 816 pinks and 1 silver. The cumula- wrote in an email to The Nome Nugget. “The rest of the closed area chum salmon catch. Usually the waters east of Cape Nome are open tive chum count ranks third highest boundary will remain the same.” progression goes from south to seven days a week. The fresh water out of 17 years, and the pink count “According to regulation 5 AAC 34.935, the department may ‘by north as silver catch exceed chum subsistence area set gillnet schedule ranks third highest out of 9 odd- emergency order, reduce by small increments, the closed waters…to catch in Unalakleet first, then in is from 6 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. numbered years. allow the commercial king crab fishery to efficiently obtain the allow- Shaktoolik and so on up the coast. Wednesday and from 6 p.m. Thurs- Nome River weir, Nome subdis- able harvest of red king crab,’” Menard noted. day until 6 p.m. Saturday. Beach Unalakleet subdistrict seining is closed by regulation for Sport fishing for king salmon in the remainder of the salmon season. the Unalakleet River drainage is A 24-hour commercial fishing closed and the use of bait is banned opening is scheduled this week from until Aug. 15 or subsequent emer- noon Wednesday to noon Thursday gency order. Subsistence gillnet in the Nome subdistrict. Reliable barge service from Seattle and fishing is open seven days a week, but in the Unalakleet River drainage Salmon escapement projects Anchorage to Western Alaska gillnets are restricted to six inches Following are salmon escapement or smaller through July 31. Beach project reports for the Norton Sound seining is allowed in all marine wa- district. ters and the Unalakleet River North River tower, Unalakleet drainage seven days a week, but any subdistrict—Cumulative counts king salmon captured must be im- through July 26 are 474 kings, 5,076 mediately released into the water. chums, 36,594 pinks, 264 silvers and The total commercial harvest to 6 sockeyes. Counts should be con- date is 39,000 chums, 2,300 pinks, sidered minimal. From July 1 3,000 silvers and 45 sockeyes by 31 through July 10 the crew was unable permit holders. to count a complete day because of high and turbid water. Shaktoolik subdistrict Unalakleet River floating weir, Sport fishing for king salmon is Unalakleet subdistrict—Cumulative closed in the Shaktoolik River counts through July 27 are 724 drainage, and the use of bait is kings, 87,832 chums, 111,439 pinks, banned until Aug. 15 or subsequent 1,517 silvers, and 196 sockeyes. BOOK NOW FOR THE emergency order. Subsistence gill- The king counts fell to single digits net fishing is open seven days a last week, and the cumulative count NEXT BARGE TO NOME! week, but in the Shaktoolik River ranks third highest out of four years. Seattle deadline: August 5 drainage gillnets are restricted to six The cumulative chum and silver inches or smaller through July 31. counts are second highest in the four Seattle departure: August 9 Beach seining is allowed in all ma- year project history. rine waters and the Shaktoolik River Shaktoolik sonar, Shaktoolik sub- Anchorage deadline: August 15 drainage seven days a week, but any district—Cumulative passage king salmon captured must be im- through July 25 is estimated at mediately released into the water. 182,391 salmon. The estimated ap- For information and booking, call toll free 1.800.426.3113

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Photos by Diana Haecker NEW SNAKE RIVER BRIDGE— A crucial mile stone was reached when contractors for the Snake River Bridge replacement project began placing 18 heavy girders to form the new bridge. The girders arrived via barge and were lifted with the help of two cranes from the barge and transported to the new bridge for final placement. The Dock Walk By Diana Haecker Ocean Mariner and a Western Serv- barge Madison Rose arrived to dis- rock for Unalakleet. The research still anchored offshore. The ARI Harbormaster Lucas Stotts deliv- ice barge were at the harbor for re- charge and load freight and do some vessel Westward Wind arrived, of- Cruz and Innoko barge loaded armor ers his weekly report on the comings pairs. Pro-West Contractors tug repairs. The tug Millie Cruz was still floaded a truck and departed to an- rock at Cape Nome for Unalakleet. and goings at the Nome Port and Wendy O. and the ProWestII barge at the dock waiting to be dispatched chor at the roadstead. Northland’s On July 26, Crowley’s tug Sesok Small Boat Harbor, saying that the arrived and began the exciting task for work north. landing craft Sam M. Taalak arrived and barge 165-1 arrived to discharge number of registered fishing vessels of offloading 18 heavy girders for the On July 24, Alaska Logistic’s to offload and load freight, then de- fuel. Northland Services’ landing remained the same, while the num- Snake River Bridge replacement landing craft Kaktovik and barge parted. Orion Marine’s tug ARI Cruz craft Sam M Taalak arrived to unload ber of gold dredges rose by one to project. Stotts said, they were taken Brittany Moe departed the barge and the barge Innoko arrived to take and load freight and then departed. 95. Stotts expects yet another large off one at a time and set into place on ramp after discharging and loading on provisions, fuel and water then KNIK’s Arctic Bear and Alaskan gold mining operation in this week the bridge using two cranes. The village freight. Orion Marine’s land- departed for Cape Nome to load Un- Provider barge departed after finish- with Cashman Mining’s 140-ft. Torm Helvig was still anchored off- ing craft Devon and the barge BC- alakleet armor rock. The USCG cut- ing loading all of their equipment. barge towed by a 86-ft. tug boat. shore to deliver Crowley fuel. Alaska 151 departed the harbor heading for ter Polar Star arrived offshore at The USCG Cutter Polar Star de- On July 23, Alaska Logistics’ tug Logistics landing craft Sea Hawk and Cape Nome in order to load armor anchor and ran shuttle boats into the parted from the Nome roadstead. small boat harbor to let their crew On July 27, Alaska Logistics’ take leave and see Nome. They ar- landing craft Sea Hawk departed. rived from north of Barrow where The research vessel Westward Wind they had been conducting ice break- departed as well after offloading gear ing training missions and are now to the Norseman II. headed south to Juneau and then to On July 28, the Norseman II de- their homeport in Seattle. parted after finishing preparation On July 25, the cruise ship Cale- work on scientific gear; they’re now donian Sky arrived for the day and headed north until mid-October con- departed after tours of Nome. KNIK ducting research of various types in Construction’s tug Arctic Bear and arctic waters. The tanker Torm barge Alaskan Provider arrived. Helvig was still anchored offshore. They used their crane on the barge to On July, 29 Crowley’s tug Siku pick up the research vessel Thunder and 180-1 barge arrived to lighter off from Alaska Logistic’s Western fuel. Northland Services’ landing Service barge, and set it into the craft Sam M Taalak arrived to unload water. KNIK also loaded hot plants and load village freight; it departed for paving onto the barge. The R/V late at night. Northland’s tug Polar Thunder is here doing offshore re- Viking and Aleutian Trader barge ar- search on the ocean floor. Two re- rived to discharge and load freight. search vessels, the Norseman II and Pro-West finished offloading the Westward Wind arrived and were bridge girders from the Wendy O. rafted next to each other to pass sci- Orion Marine’s tug ARI Cruz and entific equipment between the boats barge Innoko loaded armor stone at and to prepare for arctic research the East gravel ramp in the small study trips. The tanker Torm Helvig boat harbor are headed for Unalak- and USCG cutter Polar Star were leet. DOUBLE PARKED— Tug boats and gold dredges were rafted in several rows on the East Dock on July 29. Summerfest

BOUNCE HOUSE— City of Nome Clerk Tom Moran stands guard as HAPPY KIDS— Skylar and Riley Farrell show off their painted whiskers during Summerfest 2013 in Nome. little jumpers exit the bounce house during the Summerfest in Nome. THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 01, 2013 9 • Summerfest

Photos by Diana Haecker TUNES— The Usual Suspects played in front of Old St. Joe’s during this years Summerfest. The Usual Sus- pects are John Godsey, Butch Anseth, Mike Hahn, Gary Lane, Nick Bloodgood and Jim Abbott.

SUMO WRESTLING— Anna-Marie Motis, red, and Junyor Erikson, blue, duke it out in front of an enthu- siastic crowd at Anvil City Square. FACE PAINTING— Grace Okleasik received a painted-on flower cour- tesy of the National Park Service.

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• Regular scheduled flights between Nome, Kotzebue and the surrounding villages. • Airplane and helicopter charter service available. HARMONICA JOHN— John Godsey jammed with The Usual Suspects • Helicopter flight seeing and remote hiking or cabin drop-offs available. during the 2013 Summerfest held on Saturday, July 27 at Anvil City • Air freight service between Nome, Kotzebue and the surrounding villages. Square. The annual event is organized by the Youth Educational Serv- For more information call us at (907) 443-5464 or go to www.beringair.com for more information. ices. The event had to be postponed for a week due to inclement weather. 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 01, 2013 REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET Trigger finger: How to prevent and treat painful popping of the finger By Bob Lawrence, MD connected to the fingers by tendons If the condition is caught early, a toms, non-steroidal anti-inflamma- or diabetes mellitus are at higher risk Alaska Family Doctor that extend through a series of fi- few preventive maneuvers can re- tory medications like ibuprofen or for developing trigger finger. Occu- Trigger finger, also known as brous pulleys located at each of the duce the chances that the problem naproxen sodium can alleviate pain pations or activities that require stenosing tenosynovitis, is a com- joints in the hand and fingers. With will worsen or persist. and reduce the inflammation that repetitive gripping, like handling mon problem in which a finger or excessive repetitive use or injury, the First, the most important step is to leads to tendon damage. Talk to your power tools, musical instruments, or thumb seems to click or become sheath surrounding these tendons can rest the affected hand for four to six provider if symptoms persist for sewing needles also increase a per- locked when bent leading to a thicken and become inflamed caus- weeks paying special attention to more than two weeks. son’s risk. People at increased risk painful “pop” with extension. ing damage to the tendons. avoid repetitive gripping or grasping If symptoms do not respond to should monitor for developing symp- The human hand Tendon damage of tools. This may mean adjusting conservative therapy, your medical toms because early treatment has a is an amazing in- initially causes the work, hobbies, or personal activities. provider may recommend an injec- higher chance of cure. strument. With it fingers to feel stiff, Second, a splint may be used to tion of corticosteroid into the af- Trigger finger is a common nui- we manipulate especially in the rest the thumb or finger in an ex- fected tendon sheath. Depending on sance often ignored for months or tools, prepare food, morning. With tended position. The splint may be the severity of symptoms at presen- years, but with early recognition and defend ourselves, time, nodules begin removed for short periods each day tation, this procedure can be suc- treatment, most people can restore drive machines, to form on the ten- in order to exercise the affected joint, cessful at restoring smooth proper function to the hand and pre- communicate, cre- dons, which may but it should be worn again during movement of the affected finger. In vent the problem from becoming de- ate works of art, catch in the fibrous sleep to prevent flexing the fingers severe cases, surgical release may be bilitating. show affection, greet one another, pulleys of the fingers, most com- for extended periods. required. dress ourselves, and push buttons, monly at the point where the fingers Third, warm water hand soaks Patients with rheumatoid arthritis among other actions. Much of this meet the hand. This causes a snap- may reduce the severity of symptoms work is dependent on proper func- ping sensation much like a knot and can be repeated many times tion of the fingers, which must being pulled through a pulley. Often throughout the day to preserve smoothly flex and extend countless the “pop” is painful and feels like the smooth motion of the fingers. Con- times daily. finger joint is briefly dislocating. If versely, ice massage over the af- Trigger finger results from dam- not corrected, the problem can fected area for 15 minutes at a time age to the tendons in the fingers or worsen to the point where a person reduces inflammation and can re- thumb. Many of the muscles that must use the other hand to straighten lieve pain. move the fingers are in the forearm, the bent finger. Fourth, for more severe symp- BSNC board selects Lee Ryan to fill vacant seat Ryan, a shareholder descendant, to serve two-year term At a special meeting held on July the Anchorage Chamber of Com- ever to apply to serve on the BSNC 23 the BSNC Board of Directors se- merce and the Alaska Journal of Board, all of whom were highly lected Lee Michael Ryan, vice pres- Commerce as a “Top 40 Under 40” qualified.” ident of Ryan Air, Inc., to fill the professional. He currently serves as BSNC is an Alaska Native Corpo- board seat previously held by chairman of the State of Alaska Avi- ration that was established by the Martha Anagick Aarons. Ryan will ation Advisory Board. Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act serve a two-year term on the board. “We are pleased to welcome one of 1971. It is owned by more than Ryan is the chief pilot for Ryan of our shareholder descendants to the 7,100 Alaska Native shareholders Air, where he has been employed BSNC Board of Directors,” stated and actively pursues responsible de- since 1994. He has a bachelor’s de- Henry Ivanoff, chairman of the velopment of resources and other gree in business administration from BSNC Board of Directors. “Lee em- business opportunities. Through its the University of Alaska Anchorage bodies the next generation of share- subsidiaries, BSNC serves the fed- and also attended Northern Arizona holders who will one day lead eral government and commercial University. He was born and raised BSNC’s future growth and develop- customers throughout the Bering in Unalakleet and is the son of ment. He was selected from a pool of Strait region, Alaska, the United BSNC shareholder Wilfred 16 applicants, the highest number States and the world. “Boyuck” Ryan and his wife Victo- Across 58. Personnel director ria. In 2009 Ryan was recognized by 1. La ___, Italian opera house 59. The "A" of ABM 6. "Hamlet" has five 60. Bothers 10. "Ashes to ashes, ___ ..." 61. Basket material 14. Fire extinguishing agent 62. Reduced instruction set com- 15. Had on puter (acronym) Johnson CPA LLC 16. Allergic reaction 63. Home, informally 17. Express 64. Pig grunts Certified Public Accountants 18. Gulf V.I.P. 19. "Your majesty" Down 20. Professed 1. "Beat it!" Mark A. Johnson, CPA 22. Farm equipment 2. Beanies 23. Add up 3. Came down 24. Accomplishments 4. "The ___ Ranger" For ALL your accounting needs! 25. Increase, with "up" 5. About 29. Experienced 6. Anticipated Please call for an appointment. 31. Gland in neck 7. Armed fighting 33. Most crowded 8. Warbled 37. Iris part 9. Arid 38. Excoriate 10. Medical clinic • Business and personal income tax preparation 39. Itemized summaries of expendi- 11. Handy and planning tures 12. New England catch 41. God, with "the" 13. Muscular strength • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services 42. Bouquet 21. Cold war foe 44. Ship's small boat 24. Social • Financial statements 45. Traditional literature theme 25. Attempt 48. One of The Three Stooges 26. By way of, briefly 50. Andy's radio partner 27. Checked out 51. Space formed by two intersecting 28. Portent lines (2 wds) 30. Change the look of 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 56. Bakery buy 32. Bread spreads (907) 443-5565 57. Crescent 34. "Empedocles on ___" (Matthew Arnold poem) Lee Michael Ryan Previous Puzzle Answers 35. "Heartbreak House" writer 36. Be a snitch 40. Shut off 41. Heartfelt 43. Bat droppings 45. Golden Horde member 46. Certain Arab 47. Harbors 49. "Hurray!" July 31,2013 — August 06,2013 51. Agenda 52. Not yet final, at law Uh-oh, Capricorn. Hush, Aries. Actions Keep at it, Cancer. Caution, Libra. You get caught in the speak louder than The process may be What one says is not crossfire at work, and words. Summer painstakingly slow, necessarily what one 53. Beam you must act fast to activities abound, and but it will yield big means. Ask all the retain your neutrality. your schedule is soon dividends fast. A right questions before 54. Onion relative The quest for the right packed. A date with a personal relationship you make a decision. piece at home begins. loved one adds to the grows deeper with an A fitness goal is 55. Blows it December 22– March 21– fun. June 22– admission. September 23– reached. January 19 April 19 July 22 October 22

The writing is on the A foray into the Prepare to be Temperatures heat up, wall, Aquarius. Don’t unknown uncovers a challenged this week, and summer fun is on dismiss it. Dreams passion. Explore it, Leo. Stay true to your tap all week long. A Nome Animal House change, and new goals Taurus. It could lead to convictions. A group of friends gather must be set. Travel bigger and better financial mistake is together for a cause. plans shape up with things. A health crisis rectified, and your Don’t miss out, Iams & Canine Caviar Pet Food the assistance of a pro. passes. Celebrate with checking account Scorpio. January 20– April 20– a mini vacation. July 23– balance improves October 23– Dog Toys & Treats • Leashes & Collars February 18 May 20 August 22 considerably. November 21 Airline Kennels (soft & hard) Relax, Pisces. A young one’s wish is Drat, Virgo. Clutter Security measures at You’ve got the market granted, and they have takes hold at home and home lack. Take the Dog Bath, Grooming & Boarding cornered, and the you to thank. Way to impedes progress. initiative to tidy accolades will all be go, Gemini! A train Take steps to rein it in things up, Sagittarius. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. yours. An addition to wreck at home comes before it gets out of The behavior of some the team at work to a screeching halt control and infiltrates people is astounding. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: closed brings new energy to with the arrival of other areas of your Don’t let it hold you February 19– a project. May 21– guests. August 23– life. November 22– back. March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21 Next to AC Store • 443-2490

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 01, 2013 11 Obituaries Peter Penuseuk ther, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and uated from High School. He at- dren and many nieces and nephews. age, AK 99507. friend to many that will certainly tended the University of Alaska, He was preceded in death by his A memorial service will be held Noyakuk miss him dearly. Fairbanks and received a BS De- wife Adeline, son William Jr., par- on August 1 at 4 p.m. at Janssen’s “Thank you Jesus,” were his last ents, sister Margaret, grandsons Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E. Peter Penuseuk Noyakuk was one gree in Mining Engineering. He words. served in WWII as a 2nd Lt. in the Stephen Scott and Eric Punton. Street, Anchorage. Reception di- of 13 children. He was born April In lieu of flowers a donation may rectly to follow at same location. 12, 1935 to the late Ben and Sarah Army Air Force. While attending officer’s training at Yale University be made to the Alzheimer’s Associ- (Tocktoo) Noyakuk in Shishmaref. William “Bill” Ullrich ation, 1750 Abbott Road, Anchor- Peter was taught very young in he met his soon to be bride, Ade- life to obey our heavenly father and Lifelong Nomeite William “Bill” line Merlone, at a USO dance. walked in his way through life’s Ullrich, 93, died July 22, at home in They were married January 13, bright and fun, and some challeng- Anchorage surrounded by his loving 1944 in North Haven, Connecticut ing times throughout his life. Peter family. and was stationed in New Jersey lived a fun filled life with his family Bill was born October 29, 1919 in for the next two years. After re- The funeral service for Allen M. Ahnangnatoguk ceiving an Honorable Discharge and friends out in God’s country, Nome to Paul and Carrie Ullrich. will be held on Thursday, August 1 at 2 p.m. lived an abundant subsistence He was raised in Nome until his fa- from the military in 1946, Bill lifestyle fishing, hunting, crabbing, ther was killed in an automobile ac- couldn’t wait to bring his young at Our Savior Lutheran Church. bride back to his hometown Nome, picking berries and greens, and cident in 1932. A year later his The burial will take place immediately after the everything in between. mother and he moved to live with Alaska. Peter was a very skilled craftsman relatives in Michigan where he grad- Over the years, Bill worked in service with a potluck to follow. Bring a dish to of many trades. He enjoyed paint- Nome for “The Mining Company,” ing and drawing, carving ivory, car- seven years as a U.S. Deputy Mar- share. pentry, mechanics, electrical —as he shal prior to statehood, taught High built homes, camps and rebuilt en- School science, math and physical gines when needed on many vehi- education along with coaching the cles. Nome Nanooks basketball team. He was so proud of his team for Peter worked at the North Star The family of Peter P. Noyakuk would like to thank the following: Bakery and baked many delicious winning two back-to-back Class goods there; worked at the cold stor- “B” State Championships in 1954- age as a butcher; worked at the U.S. 1955 and 1955-1956. The EMS staff that were on call the morning/day of June 11, 2013 in Mercantile Merc as a cashier and Bill was a member of the Amer- Nome & Anchorage; the staff at Norton Sound Regional butcher. Peter last worked at both ican Legion Post 19 and a lifetime hospital; the staff at Alaska Native Medical Center; Pastor Karen (& member of the Pioneers of Alaska, Alaska Psychiatric Institute and George) Sonray for officiating and for endless support during this Alaska Native Medical Center as a Igloo #1. He was an avid hunter and fish- time; Andy Miller Jr. for digging the grave and Mary Miller for the janitor. delicious food/snacks; Pallbearers: Thomas Noyakuk, Robert Jones Peter is survived by his wife Mar- erman and spent many weekends garet (Attatayuk) of 46 years; at his cabin on the Snake River Noyakuk, Bryan Weyauvanna, Clifford "Husky" Tocktoo, Danny daughter Pauline; granddaughters puttering, fishing and picking Koonuk, and Floyd Lee; Cross builders Floyd Lee and Amanda and Rhiannon; and many berries. In his younger years he Wilson Bourdon; Casket cover builder Clifford "Husky" Tocktoo; cousins, nieces and nephews. spent summers at his mine above Sandi Keller for the delicious salad; staff at Bering Straits Native Glacier Creek. Peter was preceded in death by Corporation; staff at Sitnasuak Native Corporation; Colleen Reynolds his parents Ben and Sarah (Tocktoo) He leaves behind three daugh- ters, Carrie (Dave Scott) of New and Nina Miller for help and support in many different ways; All those Noyakuk; brothers Gilbert, Abner, that sent cards, gave flowers and brought food/snacks; Kirk Buddy, Buddy 2, Ralph, Jones, Mexico, Debbie (Ron Smith) of Reynolds and Roman Ott for helping at the Frank; sisters Elsie Kakaruk, June Oklahoma/Washington, Judy (sig- Etukeok, Daisy Jack, Ann, 1 un- nificant other, Dennis Ryan) of An- burial sight; Agnes Pagel and Eva Dickson for reading scriptures and known sibling (name forgotten by chorage. many other that sang and shared cherished memories during the us); and one son Paul Benjamin. Grandchildren, Neal Scott, Terri service; all those that prepared food for the potluck; Countless Scott, Linda Scott, Joe Smith, Peter was a beloved husband, fa- others for those who delivered food/snacks; visits/support/prayers William “Bill” Ullrich Kelci Fitch, six great-grandchil- from numerous family and friends all over the world. If we left your name out, please forgive us, you know who you are, thank you.

Trooper Beat With much love and Thank Yous from the bottom of our hearts, On July 11, the Nome Alaska State Troopers homebrew alcohol and subsequently severely as- Apangalook, 20, and Michael Koozaata, 22, both received a report from Brevig Mission Village Pub- saulted his girlfriend. The victim was flown to of Gambell for violating conditions of their felony Margaret, Pauline and Rhiannon Noyakuk in Nome. lic Safety Officer Jay Olanna that Arthur Kakoona Nome for medical treatment and later released in probation. The investigation showed that both was intoxicated and driving a Yamaha Grizzly ATV. good condition. Orlan was transported and re- Brandon and Michael were reported to be intoxi- The investigation showed that Arthur had con- manded to AMCC in Nome. cated and being driven around on the back of a 4- sumed a large amount of alcohol while at camp wheeler through Gambell. Upon contact with both and then drove his 15-year-old daughter into Bre- On July 18, Nome AST contacted and arrested individuals both were observed to be intoxicated vig Mission at a high rate of speed. A record check Travis Kaningok, 26, of Gambell after an investi- and subsequently arrested. Record checks showed that Arthur was on probation with condi- gation showed that he had consumed alcohol and showed that both Brandon and Michael were cur- Church Services tions not to consume alcohol. Arthur was later ar- subsequently assaulted his girlfriend. Each of- rently on felony probation. Both persons were later rested, transported and remanded to Anvil fense violated conditions of his felony probation. transported and remanded to AMCC in Nome. Mountain Correctional Center in Nome. Nome Adult Probation issued an arrest warrant, Directory which was served on Travis. Travis was later On July 18, AST in Nome arrested Edwin On July 11, AST in Nome arrested Orlan Won- transported and remanded to AMCC in Nome. Campbell, 39, in Gambell for an outstanding arrest gittilin, 36, of Savoonga. An investigation showed continued on page 14 Bible Baptist Church that Orlan had consumed a large quantity of On July 18, AST in Nome arrested Brandon 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. %' '&'&""#%!'#"%#!' &  Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. $%'!"'#&"!&) & # '&" Our Savior Lutheran Church !%")'%"#"*'%#(("*'&"' ( 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 Sunday: Worship 11 a.m. '"'"*"' Sunday: worship 7 p.m. (2nd and 4th Sunday only) Handicapped accessible ramp: North side River of Life Assembly of God %#(''#*#(*" 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 • Pastor Mike Christian Jr. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Youth Meeting: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.        ( Ages: 6th grade thru 12th Grade )   Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church     Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room) 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, AUGUST 01, 2013 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment Real Estate Kawerak Recruitment Notice as of June 30, via email to [email protected]. awareness. Responsible for policing any cus- FOR SALE— Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, one or all, 907-444-1854 2013: Quyanna! tomers as they moved to/from an aircraft and en- 5/4-tfn Nome Based Positions: 7/25 sure that all passengers are kept from entering Intinerant Village Public Safety Officer ERA ALASKA any propeller are area. RSAʼs will be responsible FOR SALE—20 secluded ac. in SW Oregon with a fabulous 3912 sq. ft. home, shop, 2 year round Job Development Specialist Vacancy Announcement for observing the carry on procedures limiting the creeks. Survivalist dream retreat. Call Rick Richtik, Broker at CENTURY 21 The Neil Company R.E. 541- RHA Specialist TO: All Qualified Applicants size of a carry on for each passenger. Coopera- 530-3241 Accountant II RE: Ramp Service Agent tion and teamwork with all other station employ- 7/25-8/1 Head Start Director CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled ees and Company personnel. Tribal Family Coordinator for Diomede- posi- This recruitment for Ramp Service Agents. These ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE EN- FOR SALE— Icyview warehouse. 3 lots. Building has 1,280 sq.ft. heated, 3,200 sq.ft. secured storage tion located in NOME positions will be located in Nome, Alaska. These COURAGED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED AND with large overhead door, 960 square foot covered storage. 443-2108, ask for Charlie. Special Projects Assistant- RAA are full time, benefit eligible positions. Schedule to CURRENT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATINO TO 8/1-8 Positions in surrounding villages: be determined. Candidates must be flexible – Era Alaska, 1 Airport Rd, Nome, AK 99762, Ph Tribal Family Coordinator – Unalakleet able to work days, nights, weekends, and holi- 443-7595, fax: 443-7660. Tribal Coordinator - Koyuk days. Era Alaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. VPSOs in several villages - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School We adhere to a policy of making employment de- Diomede Diploma or GED. Strong customer service skills. cisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Elim Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Able to work with national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We Gambell minimal supervision in a public setting with multi- assure you that your opportunity for employment Nome Sweet Homes Savoonga ple employees and distractions. Ability to lift a min- with Era Alaska depends solely on your qualifi- Shaktoolik imum of 50 pounds on a consistent basis. cations. 907-443-7368 Shishmaref Professional appearance and demeanor; attention 6/27-tfn Stebbins to detail and accuracy at all times. Must be able to NEW LISTING!!!! Saint Michael work for extended periods of time in inclement 3br/2ba with sunporch Teller weather conditions. Over 1600 sq ft of space!!!! Wales MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Large ʻmaster suiteʼ with bath ON CALL positions: Comply with all Company procedures pertaining Legals 212 E 3rd Avenue - $219,000 Alt. Tribal Coordinator – White Mountain to marshaling, refueling, towing, and driving while IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE Alt. Tribal Coordinator - Council, Solomon and on the airport property. Safety guidelines and pro- 4BR OUTSKIRTS OF ICYVIEW OF ALASKA KINC cedures are to be complied with, even if it means Quiet low traffic street SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME Alt. Tribal Coordinator – Wales an aircraft will have a late departure. Personal CASE NO: 2NO-13-00211CI Views of Anvil Mountain, Newton Peak Substitute Teachers - Child Care Center- multi- Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the job NOTICE TO ABSENT SPOUSE Access trails from back yard! ple needed and existing conditions must be used by all RSAʼs. In the Matter of the Dissolution of the 204 Gone Again - $339,000 *Recently Added Appropriate outerwear for the weather must be Marriage of: Interested individuals are encouraged to con- worn at all times, to include sturdy shoes and WALK TO HOSPITAL 3BR Shannon Marie Miller tact Human Resources with questions at hearing protection. Proper use of portable fire ex- Great kitchen, vaulted ceilings and (907)443-5231. Applications can be accessed tinguishers, good housekeeping practices and ad- David Lee Miller Sr. 406 E F St - $190,000 via Kawerakʼs website at www.kawerak.org or herence to the basic fundamentals of fire PARADISE ON THE RIVER by contacting Human Resources. Applica- prevention shall be observed at all times. Follow TO: David Lee Miller, Sr Elegant riverfront home tions can be faxed to (907)443-4443 or sent all established rules for propeller safety and You are hereby notified that a Petition for Disso- Guest cabin, shed NEW LISTING – LOW FUEL! lution of Marriage was filed in this court by C-van, tree-house, natural landscaping 2BR/1BA Centrally located Shannon Marie Miller on 07/12/2013. Monitor heat and on demand hot water The petition stated that incompatibility of tem- 12 mile Kougarok - $292,000 perament has caused the irremediable break- ICYVIEW 5 STAR BUILT IN 2010! Extra large back yard down of your marriage and that your High quality home, HRV, efficient 204 E 1st Avenue - $179,500 whereabouts are unknown. 702 Gas Lamp Road - $379,500 You must make your whereabouts known to the court at this address: Plumber Nome Trial Court MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE AT: www.nomesweethomes.com Nome Courthouse 113 Front Street PO Box 1110 Nome, AK 99762 Failure to do so within 30 days after the last date of publication/posting of this notice may result in the court granting a decree of dissolution of mar- MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” riage as requested in the petition. Bering Straits CLERK OF COURT NOW taking applications for one-bedroom By: CLyon unfurnished apartments, heat included Deputy Clerk Development Corporation Dates of Publication/Posting: “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” 7/25-8/1-8-15 •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided (BSDC) has an •Rent based on income for eligible households NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLO- •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development SURE SALE 515 Steadman Street, Nome immediate opening in Nome, AK. WHEREAS, on July 11, 2000, a certain mort- gage was executed by Stebbins Elder Housing Center, Inc. as grantor in favor of the United EQUAL Visit our website at www.beringstraits.com States of America acting by and through the Sec- OPPORTUNITY retary of Housing and Urban Development as EMPLOYER for more details and to apply. beneficiary and was recorded on July 12, 2000 in Book 357 pages 630-634 as instrument No. 844 (907) 443-5220 BSNC & Subsidiaries is an in the Office of the Cape Nome Recording District PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 State of Alaska; and Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 WHEREAS, the Mortgage was insured by the equal opportunity employer 7/25, 8/1 United States of Housing and Urban Develop- ment (the Secretary) pursuant to Section 202 of the National Housing Act, 12 U.SC. Section Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is 1715v, for the purpose of providing multifamily Classified committed to providing quality health services and housing to the elderly; and “NEEDED IMMEDIATELY: Bedroom or living space for middle-age professional career woman and 7 WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Mort- lb companion dog, August thru May 360.202.8756 / 907.389.3042 / [email protected] “ promoting wellness within our people and gage is owned by the Secretary; and 8/1-8 environment. WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on the principal balance Available position: was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; For Sale: and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default the Sec- Patient Hostel Attendant retary has declared the entire amount of the in- debtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be Cat D4 Bulldozer, Series #7U5900. immediately due and payable; Purpose of Position: NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers New Tracks & Sprockets. Runs good. $20,000.00 Provide a safe, comfortable place for patients who are awaiting deliv- vested in me by the Multifamily Mortgage Fore- closure Act of 1981, 12 U.S.C 3701 et seq., by 24 ery or other hospital services by maintaining a healthy environment. CFR Part 27, and by the Secretaryʼs designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, notice is Terex 8230 Bulldozer. hereby given that on AUGUST 15, 2013 at 10:00 Starting pay $16.07 + DOE am local time, all real and personal property at or With Winch, U-blade, rebuilt engine. Runs good. used in connection with the following described premises located at Lot 13 Block 2 Stebbins Blue- $25,000.00 berry Subdivision Stebbins, Alaska (the project), For information please call will be sold a public auction to the highest bidder: The sale will be held at the Main Lobby of the Call: 304-1498, leave message. Human Resources at 443-4530 or email U.S. Post Office at 113 Front Street Nome, 8/1-8 Alaska. [email protected]. The successful bidder (other than the Secre- tary) will pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 3706 (b)(2)(A), be NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran required to operate the project in accordance with Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and the terms, as appropriate, of Section 202 of the state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free National Housing Act 12 U.S.C. Section 1715v. workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a The successful bidder (other than the Secretary) pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. will be required to execute a Use Agreement with the Secretary that contains the terms and condi- 7/18 tions under which the Project must be operated. The Commissionerʼs deed to the successful bid-           der will contain covenants, which obligate the grantee to operate the Project in accordance with StorN Eon cound onomic De elopmenv C tor./Norpt on Sitnasuak Native Corporation is recruiting for the appropriate conditions. Also, the successful bidder (other than the Secretary) must receive SS Pooeafound ducord ts office personnel in the Anchorage Corporate office previous participation clearance in accordance is seeking skippers & crew with procedures set out in 24 C.F.R. 200.210 et members t w k on toro ender vesselsfo for in-region seq. Additional information about this sale, includ- tionsaoper T. he vessels transport salmon/crab from fishing PROJECT ASSISTANT ing the terms under which the sale is being con- ducted, is provided in a bid package, which is ounds trg o NSSP processing plants in Unalakleet & Nome, available from: Must have at least two years of college level courses with some U.S. Department of Housing and and occasionally mo frv eighe beteigh een cwt ommunities. Urban Development accounting coursework and three (years of administrative 801 Cherry Street, Unit #45 quinimM alificum ations include: experience. 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If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need further offers will be made and the sale will be not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful canceled. ) *2 * !",+",, --.#- ) 2* ,"+,"! * 2   -#.-- ,  bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the date DATED: JULY 19, 2013  of closing and all other costs associated with the * $   *  $   "#2 * !" ,+",# * 2#" , "+, "! * , , +"!( 3   (!"+  3 transfer of title. H. CONNER THOMAS Before being accepted as the purchaser, the 12 -#4!#5! 6-#.* 7%# 8#9% 0.#.12 #- 4 !5#! 6  -#.  *  %7 # 8 #9 % 0.#..#.  high bidder must deliver to the Commissioner, at Foreclosure Commissioner the time of sale, an executed Acknowledgment by P.O. Box 61  Bidder form. In this form, the high bidder ac- Nome, AK 99762 knowledges that he understands the terms of the  ( ##"(  "## , ""   "" ,  #$ $ "2.#-  &##$  *"  #  $ $  "  2 .# -   $##&  * "  sale and the obligations to which he will be bound 7/25-8/1-8 #      #    ,"#!", $#$,"*    ,"!#", , $ # ",$ * ## #"# ,, "#   # # # , #"#  , " , #   after the sale. The Secretary may grant an extension of time CITY OF NOME  )" ))" 5"# ,, "#"#+ $# #*   ")  )   ")    #"5   " ,,  "#  # #$ +#   * within which to close. All extensions will be for 30 PUBLIC NOTICE days, and purchaser must pay a fee, which is the  + $:"#;* #&    + $$ : #" ; &# *     <5, 3$"=>$# -*? !"     <5  , 3 "$  >= #$  ?*-     ! "   greater of 1.5% of the purchase price or HUDʼs ORDINANCE NO. O-13-07-02 current holding cost. The extension fee shall be AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUI-  ###   ###    "##@, ""   !#   ##" @  , ""    !  ! #  paid in the form of a certified or cashiers check SITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF made payable to the Secretary of Housing and NOME FROM NOME ESKIMO COMMUNITY  Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the This ordinance had first reading at the regular   "+" $ * ,"# , #"#,#", ""# ,#",*$+ A"#    #"  # #"A # $$#  *  , #  !""#, "!# ,*   ," ,, " sale prior to the expiration of any extension pe- meeting of the Nome City Council on July 22, riod, the unused portion of the extension fee shall 2013 at 7:00 PM and was passed to second read- A"#( * *!",!##   !A"A "  # (    #!,"!* *    "A!   ## ""#"### "#,  )" ## "    ,#" ###   ")   be applied toward the amount due at closing. ing, public hearing and final passage at the regu- If the high bidder is unable to close the sale lar meeting of the Council scheduled for August ( )"  (   ")  + "  -* #,"# !"+"  ++   "      #",# *-   "+"!   ""# -* ""  *- #  within the required period, or within any exten- 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers of City Hall located at 102 Division Street. Copies of the  0*  0*   "  0"   0$ "+ * #"" ,"#$  " +  #", ""# *  sions of time granted by the Secretary, the high 7/11-18-25, 8/1 bidderʼs deposit will be forfeited, and the Com- ordinance are available in the office of the City missioner may offer the Project to the second Clerk. highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. All other terms of the continued on page 14 Koyuk Native Corporation Chairman Dan Harrelson has set the dates P.O. Box 53050 for NSEDCʼs 2nd Quarter meetings to be held in Nome at the BSNC Boardroom. Koyuk, ALASKA 99753 Please see the schedule below. Office (907) 963-2424 Fax: 963-3552 Store: 963-3551 Meeting Time June 3, 2013 August 7, 2013 Executive Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m. The Koyuk Native Corporation has extended its deadline for the reconveyance program Rules & Bylaws Committee Mtg. 9:30 a.m. Fisheries Development Comm. Mtg. 10:30 a.m. under 14© of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The extension begins June 3, Scholarship Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. 2013 and ends August 10, 2013. The reconveyances will be for the lands occupied on or Finance Committee Meeting 1:45 p.m. before December 18, 1971. These lands include, individual subsistence campsites, non-profit organizations, businesses, non-profits, and reindeer husbandry. All individuals August 8, 2013 who were 18 years old as of December 18, 1971, and businesses, non-profits, and Board of Directors Meeting 9:00 a.m. reindeer herdsman are encouraged to apply. Application are available at the corporation office and can be obtained by calling 907-963-2423 Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. August 9, 2013 Our fax number is 907-963-3552. Board of Directors Meeting 9:00 a.m. Our mailing address is: Koyuk Native Corporation PO Box 53050 Koyuk, Alaska 99753 6/6-13-20-27, 7/4-11-18-25, 8/1-8 Portions of these meetings may be held in executive session to conduct confidential business of the organization. 8/1          P.O. Box 71110 Notice: Pilgrim Hot Springs Stebbins, AK 99671 Phone: (907) 934-3074 Pilgrim Hot Springs is off limits to hunting Fax: (907) 934-2399 and camping. Persons or groups may not camp at Pilgrim Hot Springs for hunting, nor may game be taken from the Stebbins Native Corporation Pilgrim Hot Springs property. Pilgrim Hot Springs is open for non-hunting public Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders access, provided visitors obtain a permit. Additionally, the public is hereby notified Friday, September 6, 2013, @ 7 p.m., that Unaatuq, LLC is the sole owner of the Pilgrim Hot Springs property and that To be held in Stebbins, Alaska, City Community Hall. no other entity or individual may restrict Shareholders who are at least 18 years of age and want to run for one of four ( 4 )Board of access to valid permit holders. Permits Directorʼs seats open for election are requested to send a letter of Intent, including current may be obtained in person at the address, telephone numbers and a resumeʼ listing qualifications to: following places: BSNC Land and Stebbins Native Corporation Resource Department, 110 Front Street, Suite 300, or the Nome Visitors P.O. Box 71110 Center on Front Street, or the Aurora Stebbins, Alaska 99671 Inn Hotel, 302 East Front Street. Important: All letters of intent and resume must be received by August 9, 2013. 5/23-30, 6/6, 7/4, 8/1 6/13-27, 7/4-11-18-25, 8/1

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• More Trooper Beat On July 23, at about 12:40 p.m., Nome that a 31-year-old male of Selawik had been as- year-old in possession of the alcohol and intoxi- RM 840 permit hunt report. Bail set at $100. continued from page 11 WAANT received a tip that a 27-year- old male saulted by five male subjects who then stole the cated. The investigation revealed that the 15- warrant issued by Nome court. Edwin was trans- was traveling to Nome from Wales and when he victimʼs Honda four-wheeler. The victim was year-old suspect had also furnished alcohol to a On July 24 Nome AWT contacted and cited Jerry ported and remanded to AMCC in Nome. returned, he would import alcohol. On July 23, at transported to the Maniilaq Health Center in 15-year-old female who was with the 10-year-old. L. Katchatag, 27, of Golovin and Charles A. about 4 p.m. Nome WAANT contacted the 27- Kotzebue and treated for multiple blows to the The investigation is continuing. Lewis, Jr., 31, of Golovin for three counts each of On July 18, at about 10:15 a.m., Nome year-old male and subsequently seized two 750 head and body. The five assailants were identi- Littering. Katchatag and Lewis were commercial WAANT received a complaint of a suspicious mail ml bottles of distilled spirits. Charges pending for fied and will be charged with Assault in the Fourth On July, 24 Nome AWT contacted Mariah Morgan, fishing for crab through the ice in Norton Sound parcel addressed to a resident in Shishmaref. In- Alcohol Importation. Degree. The four-wheeler was recovered by a 22, of Washington, at Bear Creek near Council. In- and recovered all of their pots by 5/20/13 and left cident to investigation six 750 ml bottles of distilled Samaritan who witnessed one of the suspects vestigation revealed that she had shot a grizzly their foam insulation in the holes. Bail was set at spirits were seized. Investigation is on going. On July 23 at 9:47 a.m., a 30-year-old female res- driving the four-wheeler and seized the ignition bear on 7/15/13 at 4 a.m. hours and did not report $50 for each count. ident of Selawik called AST in Selawik and re- key then forced the suspect to walk. The four- the incident to authorities. The bear was not sal- On July 20, at about 3:00 p.m., Nome WAANT ported that she had been assaulted by her wheeler was returned to the victimʼs family. Two of vaged for the State as required. Morgan was is- On July 26 Nome AWT contacted and cited Rod- received a tip that two females were traveling from boyfriend, Daniel “Eric” Davis, 33, of Selawik, the five suspects were implicated in the theft and sued a bailable citation with bail set at $75. ney W. Lewis, 45, of Nome for three counts of Lit- Anchorage to Stebbins and one of them would im- while at their residence. The victim sustained will also be charged with Vehicle Theft in the Sec- tering. Lewis was commercial crabbing through port alcohol to the local option community. Inci- some minor abrasions and complained of pain but ond Degree. The investigation is continuing. Al- On July 24 Nome AWT contacted and cited James the ice of Norton Sound and failed to recover his dent to the investigation six 750 ml bottles, one did not require immediate medical attention. Davis cohol was a factor. D. Standish, Jr. ,29, of Nome for failing to return foam boards when he recovered all his pots. Bail 1.75 liter bottle and a mostly consumed 375 ml was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree. Al- his RM 840 permit hunt report. Bail was set at set at $50 for each count. bottle of distilled spirits were seized from an adult cohol was a factor. On July 18 at 12:26 p.m., AST in Selawik received $100. femaleʼs checked baggage. Investigation is on a report from the village police officer in Selawik going. On July 19 at 6:42 a.m., AST in Selawik received that a 15-year-old female had furnished alcohol to On July 24, Nome AWT contacted and cited Cody a report from the village police officer in Selawik a 10-year-old female. Witnesses observed the 10- S. Cordeiro, 22, of Nome for failing to submit his Seawall NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT On 7-23 at 4:32 a.m., Nome Police Depart- tigation revealed that Terri was on current condi- a couple of times before the police arrived and had face causing pain. Soolook was arrested and is MEDIA RELEASES 07-22-2013 through 07-28- ment Officers were dispatched to a residence on tions of release and probation that both prohibited not. Regina Kava was arrested and is being being charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree 2013 Third Avenue for the report of a homeowner want- her from consuming alcohol. Terri was placed charged with Criminal Trespass in the First De- DV. There was no bail set. Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- ing two individuals out of the residence. Upon ar- under arrest and was remanded to AMCC for Vio- gree. Her bail was set at $500. On 7-27 at 2:55 a.m. The Nome Police Depart- suance of citations or the act of arrest does not rival, officers contacted Terri Noongwook, 46, and lating her Conditions of Release and Probation On 7-25 at 12:23 a.m. the Nome Police De- ment conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Fifth assign guilt to any identified party: found her to be highly intoxicated. Further inves- and was held without bail. partment responded to a business on Bering Avenue. Investigation led to the arrest of David On 7-24 at 1:05 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- Street on their nightly security checks. June Evans, 35, for Driving Under the Influence of Alco- ment responded to K Street for the report of a fe- Weyanna, 25, was in the establishment and was hol and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test. male lying in a yard. Investigation led to the arrest not supposed to be there. She was subsequently Evans was remanded at the Anvil Mountain Cor- • More Legals of Kimberly Soolook, 26, for Violating her Condi- arrested for Criminal Trespass in the Second De- rectional Center where bail was set at $2000.00. tions of Probation. She was transported to AMCC. gree and was transported to AMCC. On 7-27 at 3:26 a.m. NPD responded to a sus- against said deceased are required to present On 7-24 at 3:57 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- On 7-25 at 8:25 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- picious person who was hiding behind a residence. continued from page 13 their claims within four months after the date of ment responded to a business on Bering Street on ment responded to Front Street after a reported The 17-year-old was found to be intoxicated. The 7/25-8/1-8 first publication of this notice or said claims will be the report of property theft. On arrival, Amos assault. Johnny Penetac, 48, was arrested for As- juvenile was arrested for violating their conditions forever barred. Claims must be presented to Gre- Slwooko, 49, was arrested for Concealment of sault in the Fourth Degree and Disorderly Conduct. of release and minor consuming. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE gory P. Timbers c/o Lewis & Thomas, P.C., Box Merchandise. He was transported to AMCC. He was transported to AMCC. On 7-27 at 6:34 p.m. officers of the Nome Po- OF ALASKA 61, Nome, Alaska 99762, or filed with the Court at On 7-24 at 4:25 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- On 7-26 at 12:56 a.m. the Nome Police De- lice Department made contact with a male who SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT P.O. Box 1110, Nome, Alaska 99762. ment received a call of an individual violating her partment received a call from a concerned citizen was found intoxicated and unable to walk near the IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DATED this 23 day of July, 2013 conditions. Dawn Oozavesuek, 29, was placed about an extremely intoxicated person. Officers seawall. Investigation led to the arrest of Barton under arrest for Violating her Conditions of Proba- made contact with Ernest Tocktoo, 40, and he was Johnson, 22, for Violation of Probation. Johnson RoseAnn S. Timbers H. Conner Thomas tion and Violating Conditions of a Protective/Re- placed under arrest for violating his Conditions of was later remanded at the Anvil Mountain Correc- Deceased. ABA # 8006049 straining Order. She was transported to AMCC. Release. He was transported to AMCC. tional Center with no bail amount set. Case No. 2NO-13-00028 PR Attorney for Gregory P. Timbers On 7-24 at 9:02 p.m. Gabriel Muktoyuk, 40, On 7-26 at 2:42 a.m. NPD responded to an NOTICE TO CREDITORS Personal Representative, was issued a citation for Open Container. apartment complex for a report of a disturbance. Notice is hereby given that Gregory P. Timbers Box 6l, Nome, AK 99762 On 7-24 at 11:30 p.m. NPD responded to Investigations revealed that Otto Soolook was ar- has been appointed personal representative of the 8/1-8-15 Moore Way for a report of an individual trespass- guing with another adult inside the apartment. Dur- above-entitled estate. All persons having claims ing. Regina Kava, 42, said she was asked to leave ing the argument, Otto slapped the victim in the Court Weekday ending 7/24 with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, de- provide samples for the DNA Registration System when requested by a correctional, Civil fendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: probation, parole, or peace officer; IT IS ORDERED that, after serving any term of Aukon, Barbara L. v. Aukon, Michael; Civil Protective Order $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 year (date of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for 5 years under the Gray, Kimberly M. and Gray, Nicholas J.; Dissolution with Children judgment: 7/24/13); Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Sub- following conditions: General and Special Conditions of Probation set, as stated in Annogiyuk, Pearl v. Wongittilin, Orlan; Civil Protective Order ject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall order. Small Claims commit no jailable offenses; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Shall not enter State of Alaska v. James Bloomstrand (3/18/80); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; No current claims on file (start 2NO-13-00045SC) or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath ATN: 113287437; Violated conditions of probation; ATN: 113287437; Suspended testing at the request of any peace officer; Alcohol/Mental Health Assessment by jail term revoked and imposed: 60 days. Criminal 9/15/13; Participate in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare; Status State of Alaska v. Charles Alvanna (5/31/93); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; State of Alaska v. Shane Mike (10/16/91); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: hearing re. compliance 9/30/13 at 1:30 p.m. ATN: 112399173; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and 111177981; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and im- State of Alaska v. Sarah Evak (4/26/92); 2NO-13-516CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge imposed: 60 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO-13-465CRl All other posed: 40 days; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment 001: Assault 4; Filed by the DAs Office 7/23/13. terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. remain in effect. State of Alaska v. Ernest Apangalook (3/16/83); 2NO-12-204CR Dismissal; Count I: As- State of Alaska v. Victoria Campbell (4/14/63); 2NO-13-15CR Order to Modify or Re- State of Alaska v. Dawn Oozevaseuk (8/30/83); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; sault 4°; Count II: Resisting or Interfering With Arrest; Count III: Disorderly Conduct; voke Probation; ATN: 111177108; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail ATN: 113678028; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and Filed by the DAs Office 7/22/13. term revoked and imposed: all remaining time; Must pay suspended $100 jail sur- imposed: 5 days, not to exceed time served; Must pay suspended $100 jail sur- State of Alaska v. Ernest Apangalook (3/16/83); Judgment and Order of Commit- charge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. charge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of probation in ment/Probation; CTN 003: Sexual Abuse Minor 3-Contact 13-15, Deft-17 or older + State of Alaska v. Victoria Campbell (4/14/63); 2NO-13-488CR CTN 002: Criminal Tres- the original judgment remain in effect. 4 years older than victim; DV; Date of Offense: 6/11/12; The following charge was pass; Date of Violation: 6/18/13; CTN Chrgs Dismissed by State: 001; 30 days, 0 State of Alaska v. Terri Noongwook (6/22/67); 2NO-12-578CR Notice of Dismissal; dismissed: CTN 001: Sex Abuse Minor 1- Penetrate Vic Under 13; CTN 002: Sex days suspended; Unsuspended 30 days shall be served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 Charge 001: Violate Conditions of Release; Filed by the DAs Office 7/23/13. Assault 1- Penetrate w/o Consent; CTN 005: Incest; CTN 004: Sex Assault 2- Pen- per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall State of Alaska v. Terri Noongwook (6/22/67); 2NO-13-519CR Order to Modify or Re- etrate Incap Victim; Date of Offenses: 6/11/12; CTN 003: 4 years, 2 years sus- be paid through this court within 10 days. voke Probation; ATN: 113678793; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail pended; Unsuspended 2 years are to be served immediately; Police Training State of Alaska v. Paula S. Myomick (2/7/70); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; term revoked and imposed: 20 days; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the Surcharge: CTN 003: $100 due within 10 days; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant ar- ATN: 111500748; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original rested and taken to a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of im- imposed: 90 days. judgment remain in effect. prisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a State of Alaska v. Sheryl Akeya (9/4/91); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault 4; State of Alaska v. Sarah Evak (4/26/92); 2NO-13-514CR Harassment 1°; Date of Vio- correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the Department of Law Collec- Filed by DAs Office 7/22/13. lation: 6/26/13; 60 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall be served tions Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on State of Alaska v. Wassili Fancher (8/8/87); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault with defendant remanded to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now probation; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the defendant pay an additional $100 4; Filed by the DAs Office 7/22/13. to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended and must only be paid State of Alaska v. David OʼConner (7/28/80); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault court within 10 days. if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with the revocation, defendant 4; Filed by the DAs Office 7/22/13. State of Alaska v. Sarah Evak (4/26/92); 2NO-13-515CR Criminal Mischief 4°; DV; Date is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is ordered served; DNA of Violation: 6/10/13; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per IDENTIFICATION: If this conviction is for a “crime against a person” as defined in case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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Photo by Diana Haecker JUMPROPE— Kaitlyn Johnson catches some air during the end of Summercise performance, held on Wednesday, July 24 at the Nome Recreational Center. Summercise teaches kids healthy lifestyles By Diana Haecker ized by Norton Sound Health Corpo- pated in two sessions that began in to explore the great outdoors going atre class. The play was about a veg- This year’s Summercise program ration’s CAMP Department, giving mid-June and went through the end on hikes to the beach or the tundra. gie-hating princess, played by Tate ended with a wildly enthusiastic per- Nome’s kids something healthy and of July. “That’s up from 121 kids Nutritional classes taught the kids Coggins, who was transformed into formance of cheerleading, dancing, wholesome to do over the summer who participated last year,” said healthy eating, discerning nutritional a veggie lover by a magical trick jump rope and, new this year, a the- and being educational at the same Summercise program coordinator information on product labels and played on her by the king’s court. ater play. time. Megan Timm. preparing healthy foods from Timm said the community’s sup- Summercise is a program organ- This year 153 children partici- The primary focuses of the pro- scratch. port for the program helps make it a gram are diabetes prevention and Timm said that at the beginning of success, year after year. Volunteers teaching children healthy lifestyles at Summercise, the children set goals with the Nome Rec Center, the an early age. The program takes kids for themselves, such as “drink less Nome Youth Facility, National Park as young as five and six years old soda pop”, “watch less TV” and “eat Service, Nome Community Center, and offers separate classes for chil- more veggies.” Does the message Kawerak, KNOM, Nome Eskimo dren seven years and older. stick? “At the end of a session, we Community, Bering Straits Founda- The CAMP Dept. brought in eight quiz the kids and we find that they tion and summer interns from the dietician students from across the retain a lot of that information,” Nome Community Baptist Church county to help teach classes. They in- Timm said. helped channel the kids’ energy to structed the kids in crowd favorites The performances last week move in the right and healthy direc- such as basketball, biking, soccer and marked the end of the 2013 Sum- tion. football. New this year were a jump mercise program. It included jump In 2011, the Summercise program rope class, self-defense and a theatre rope, cheerleading and a dance per- received the John Pipe Voices for class. Girls tended to gravitate to formance. An original play penned Change Award from the American dancing and cheerleading classes. by intern Nicole Santonastaso was Diabetes Association. While most classes took place at the performed by the 15 children who Nome Rec Center, the kids also got enrolled in the “Curtains Up!” the-

Photo by Diana Haecker TALENTED— The court jester, played by Tanner Lewis, contemplates strategies to improve the princess’ diet, during a play performed by Summercise theatre students on July 24. Photo by Diana Haecker CHEER FOR SUMMERCISE— Allison Komonaseak rallies energy before performing at Summercise.

Photo by Lizzy Hahn Photo by Diana Haecker LETTUCE COOK— Kyle Martin learned nutritional basics at the Let- NO VEGETABLES FOR ME— The princess, played by Tate Coggins, refuses to eat her vegetables offered by tuce Cook class during the second session of Summercise. court maidens, played by Molly Rose Kenick, left, and Kathryn Fitzhugh, right.