LAZING AROUND— A herd of musk oxen congregate on the sunny side of Banner Peak to soak up the sun, last week. Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff

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VOLUME CXV NO. 18 May 7, 2015

Nome Gold proposes placer mine operation at Dry Creek By Diana Haecker Their owners are an investment Joe’s on Tuesday night. “Nome used present stood question and answer back, one investor had a strong in- Nome Gold Alaska, a corporation company with headquarters in Rus- to be a company town when Alaska during an over two-hour long meet- terest in mining. He sought out that bought 11,500 acres of leases sia. Gold owned the land,” said local ing on Tuesday, April 28. Nome, and the investors decided to and patented mining claims in and Present from the company were miner Judy Martinson. “Alaska Gold spent substantial funds on buying around Nome from Alaska Gold Co. Nome Gold Permit Manager Randy was very involved in the community So, who are you? Alaska Gold’s mining claims, on in 2011, for the first time formally Powelson, Nome Gold General but then there was Nova Gold and Russian Erdni Okonov explained some heavy equipment and to gather introduced itself to the Nome public Manager Cecil Conner and Erdni now Nome Gold, we don’t know that the investor group that owns and a mining team to run the operation. and held a meeting to inform Okonov, representing Indigo Capital anymore who’s who.” manages Nome Gold Alaska has its In 2011, Robert Salna was making Nomeites about their plans to begin Partners, a Russian investment com- General manager Cecil Conner main office in Moscow, Russia. those deals. mining operations at Dry Creek. pany that invests in and manages said he’s been in Nome for three He and two other executives often Signs warning of trespassing keep Nome Gold Alaska Corp. is a Nome Gold Alaska. years. “But all we do is work. I’ve travel to Nome to oversee operations the public from accessing the com- wholly owned subsidiary of Nome “Who are you?” was the question been to town for dinner maybe three here. Indigo Capital’s primary busi- pany’s obvious places of mining and Gold Co., a Canadian corporation in asked by the 20 or so people who times,” he conceded. In hopes to set ness is to invest in medical, pharma- business. According to Conner, the the Ontario province. showed up to the meeting at Old St. this straight, the company officials ceutical and medical software workers are housed at the remod- companies, Okonov said. In those eled Camp 5, located at the Nome- investments, Indigo Capital in- Beltz Highway across from the vestors are minority shareholders. turnoff to Dexter Pass Road. A Nome Gold Alaska is the only power point presentation said that company that Indigo Capital actually Nome Gold employs more than 50 invests in and manages at the same people, and that 40 percent of them time. Okonov said that a few years continued on page 4 NJUS to crack down on overdue accounts

By Sandra L. Medearis aiming for people with inactive serv- Folks who have longstanding ices, who have likely skipped town overdue utility bills could be in trou- without paying, before they crank ble. down the turnip press on active over- The Nome Joint Utilities Board due accounts run up by current has entertained informal proposals ratepayers under siege of high en- from two collection agencies at the ergy prices. For these accounts, recent regular meeting. Both Cor- NJUS has several options to coax nerstone Credit, Anchorage, and payment from overdue customers, local Rural Financial Services, including warnings, threats of serv- owned by Lahka Peacock, have of- ice interruptions and payment plans. fered assistance in reducing a back- Utility Manager John K. Hande- log of accounts receivable. land, compared the two companies Nome Joint Utility System is cur- offering collection help. rently undergoing a shortage of cash Both agencies, according to Han- available for operations. The board deland, recommended that accounts attributes this crunch to dwindling not paid after two statements be re- power sales, outdated, insufficient ferred to the collection agency, not- Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom utility rates, budget issues and ing that as more time elapses, it 2015 PROM ROYALTY— Nome-Beltz senior students celebrated their prom and chose their royal court: money owed the utility for past serv- would be more difficult to find the Prom King Oliver Hoogendorn, Queen Jannelle Trowbridge, Princess Lacey Erickson and Prince Alex ices by ratepayers. Gray. This year’s prom theme was “Star Wars.” Right now, the utility board is continued on page 5 Court denies motion to remove sled dog team from mushers in subdivision outside of Nome By Laurie McNicholas by Judge Paul Roetman of Kotzebue Judge Roetman of Kotzebue that houses about 30 dogs and is lo- wife has been affected. A motion filed in Nome Superior in a ruling issued April 30. presided over a hearing on the mo- cated about 120 yards from the plain- During cross-examination, Bopp Court in May 2014 by Kevin Bopp Judge Roetman said the case will tion for preliminary injunction Jan. tiff’s home. acknowledged that the volume of and Lynn DeFilippo for a prelimi- proceed to trial, which is scheduled 21-23 in Nome. From 2004 to 2008, the defen- dog noise inside his home with the nary injunction to prevent Nils Hahn for June 1-5 in Nome, to decide on a The Arctic Sky subdivision is lo- dant’s owned lot 4 in the Arctic Sky windows closed is dramatically and Diana Haecker from keeping permanent injunction motion by cated about 4 to 6 miles outside subdivision and kept a kennel of sled lower than when they are open. their sled dogs on their property at plaintiffs to have the dogs removed. Nome city limits in an unregulated, dogs. He also testified that he is a for- Arctic Sky subdivision was denied The plaintiff’s motion for prelim- unzoned, sparsely populated area Industrial activities near the area mer dog musher and knows that sled inary injunction asked the court to that is not subject to any city or bor- include mining operations and a dogs typically bark when they are bar Hahn and Haecker from main- ough zoning laws. landfill that produce noise and odor. hooked up and at feeding times. taining a sled dog kennel on their The following information is de- Bopp testified the defendants’ Plaintiff DeFilippo testified that On the Web: property and sought the immediate rived from Roetman’s order denying dogs bark three to 20 times during dog noise made her and Bopp relo- www.nomenugget.net removal of all their dogs except for a preliminary injunction. the day, on many nights they don’t cate their bedroom and that in 2013 one. Plaintiffs Bopp and DeFilippo bark, and when the do bark at night, she often stayed with a friend in E-mail: The motion complained that noise own lot 10 in the subdivision and the noise is limited to one to five Nome for to find peace and quiet. [email protected] the dogs made and odors from ani- built a home on the property in times. She said dog noise was a factor, mal feces and urine created a nui- 2008. He said the longest he heard the but not a determining factor, in her sance that interfered with sleep, Defendants Hahn and Haecker dogs bark was from 35 to 40 minutes decision to move to Barrow in 2014. relaxation and enjoyment of their purchased lots 11 and 12 in 2011 and at daytime. During cross-examination, she home. moved into a home on lot 12 in Jan- Due to the dog noise, Bopp said said the dog noise was muffled when The motion also asserted that an uary 2012. In addition to their resi- he suffers from anxiety and sleep- she and Bopp were inside their home injunction would not harm the de- dence, Hahn and Haecker spent lessness, cannot enjoy quiet in his with the windows closed. fendants. $40,000 to $50,000 to build a kennel home, and that intimacy with his continued on page 5 2 THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2015 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Nationwide, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Dear Editor, white. Another said you guys were Thank you for giving birth to me, I would like to get a letter in for handing out at the fish racks. You feeding and clothing me. Taking our son Waylon Z. Okpealuk. Thank showed him a family picture, and it care of me when I was sick. Making you ever so much. looked really nice, unlike here on sure I’m making my grades, and Dear Waylon, earth and he asked “why did you do going to school. Thank you mommy You are gone but not forgotten. that to yourself? You told him you for all the things you have done for May God be with you for you will be didn’t and was gonna give him me. With that it makes me love you forever in our hearts. We all miss names, he woke up. all the more. I love you you so much, all of us who were Son, I know, mommy knows, mommy…Happy Mother’s Day. close to you. We miss your compan- your friends know you didn’t com- ionship, your smile, “I Love You mit suicide. Son, when in despair My Mom Mom”, “Bye Dad, I Love You!” and wanting to give up, I would pray My mom helps me, I miss all the things we used to do for you to give me a sign, any sign. Helping me to push forward. together. Hunting, fishing, dog And these give more inspiration to She’s the trigger, teaming, playing ball, taking a walk, prove that you did not commit sui- And I’m the bullet, or just hanging out. Those of us cide. I will not give up, I will stand She’s careful with my aiming, close to you know you did not com- my ground, this I promise you. She makes sure that she, mit suicide, we feel the emptiness For you were truly blessed while Is aiming me the right way, and it still hurts because you aren’t here on God’s green pastures, in She shoots the right way, supposed to be gone. And there you heaven. Son, I love, we all loved you When it’s too far to aim, are, taken away from us. and we thank God for you, for time She steady’s the scope, Son, I hear good things from those you spent with us, for the things we She knows where to aim, who have dreamt about you. Going used to do will be forever embraced And I know she will, to mommy in her dream and telling in our hearts. Shoot where I’m heading, her “I’m home now, Mom!” We Thank you!!!! Because inside the barrel Photo courtesy Barb Amarok knew then you are in heaven. God Allan J. and Sally V. Okpealuk I can see where she’s aiming TAKING A STAND— After hearing a presentation by Bering Sea Bless. Another, you told your P.O. Box 85081 Which is the right way Women's Group staff, Colonel Bob Blake, left, and JROTC Cadets con- brother, in her dream, “I can hear Brevig Mission, AK 99785 Again she shoots the right way. ducted a march at Nome-Beltz High School to bring awareness to April now,” for you were partially deaf on being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. one ear. A boy came up to us and Dear Editor, -Waylon Z. Okpealuk asked if we were your parents, we For Mother’s Day, please, thank Clarification said yes. His brother wanted us to you, also would like to put in a poem Last week’s article on the Shishmaref water situation inadvertently mis- know in his dream. And told him not our son Waylon Z. Okpealuk wrote spelled the quoted Shishmaref City Clerk’s name. It is Zena Barr, instead of to take it so had in his troubled times. for his mother. Xena Barr. Another said, you were wearing all Mommy, Sally V. Okpealuk

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Bunch of Slackers Our legislators keep telling us there is not enough money for the things we need —health care, education? Forget it! Alaskans would probably kick in for a state income tax to fund the necessities that we truly need, but that does not include the Knik Arm Bridge and other projects that suck up state money. The Republicans in Juneau continue to blame the Democrats for all that goes wrong in state government. Well, they need to get over it. It is too old of an excuse. Alaska is handing over benefits to the rich and tax credits to big oil. It’s hard to believe the state thinks the feds will reimburse us for the silly Knik Arm Bridge yet won’t credit us for Medicare. It makes no sense. The sloppy, unfinished job done by the legislature is an embar- rassment. —N. L.M.

Illegitimus non carborundum Photo courtesy of Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum WINTER DUMPS— Photographer F.H. Nowell depicts mine tailings at Little Creek in April 1906.

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Scientists to study the This workshop is the first of two ticularly on the issues of water, en- the Arctic Ocean. Scientists used so- searchers, another severe decline oc- “Blob” designed to understand the timing ergy, health and infrastructure. phisticated technology to tease bits curred in the final days of the Ice The Alaska Ocean Observing Sys- and scale of these anomalous The selected group of scholars in- and pieces of highly fragmented Age, marking the end. tem announced that six Alaskans will oceanographic conditions in the cludes junior scholars as well as es- DNA from the ancient specimens, “The dates on these current sam- be joining more than 70 scientists North Pacific. The first workshop tablished experts. Disciplines range which they then used to sequence the ples suggest that when Egyptians and resource managers this week at will focus on research questions to from hard sciences, including geol- genomes. were building pyramids, there were the Pacific Anomalies Science and understand the scope of these ocean ogy and biology, to law, sociology, Through careful analysis, they de- still mammoths living on these is- Technology Workshop, held at the changes. The second, targeted for global health and art. termined the animal populations had lands,” says Poinar. Scripps Institute of Oceanography in next winter, will focus on better un- suffered and recovered from a sig- The study is published online in La Jolla on May 5 and 6. derstanding the potential weather, re- Bringing back the woolly nificant setback roughly 250,000 to the Cell Press journal Current Biol- The experts are there to share ob- source and economic impacts from mammoth? 300,000 years ago. However, say re- ogy. servations and data about unusual the unusual ocean condition and how According to a press release from ocean weather and climate patterns to better predict their occurrences. the Canadian McMaster University observed throughout 2014 and early an international team of researchers 2015 across the North Pacific basin. Two UAF researchers se- has sequenced the nearly complete According to Molly McCammon, lected as Arctic Fulbright genome of two Siberian woolly COMMUNITY CALENDAR executive director of the Alaska scholars mammoths—revealing the most Ocean Observing System, scientists Two researchers from the Univer- complete picture to date—including across Alaska have noted some un- sity of Alaska Fairbanks are among new information about the species’ Thursday, May 7 usual ocean and atmospheric condi- 17 scholars selected as the inaugural evolutionary history and the condi- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. tions last year that were even more cohort of the U.S. Department of tions that led to its mass extinction at *Lunch Laps Pool 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 a.m. State’s Fulbright Arctic Initiative. the end of the Ice Age. *Weekly Women’s Circle Prematernal Home 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. extreme than the climate change im- *Wiffleball (grades 3-6) Nome Rec Center 3:15 p.m. - 4:14 p.m. pacts they have seen over the past Gwen Holdmann, an energy re- “This discovery means that recre- (grades 5-8) Nome Rec Center 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. decade. searcher at the UAF Alaska Center ating extinct species is a much more *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *PM Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Some of the unusual Alaska con- for Energy and Power, and Tamara real possibility, one we could in the- *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ditions may be related to areas of the Harms, a biologist at the UAF Col- ory realize within decades,” says *Nome Food Bank Bering and Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. North Pacific that have been as much lege of Natural Science and Mathe- evolutionary geneticist Hendrik *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. as 5°C warmer than average, earning matics and UAF Institute of Arctic Poinar, director of the Ancient DNA *Board of Equalization City Hall 5:30 p.m. the nickname ‘the blob’, and appear Biology, will join their colleagues Centre at McMaster University and *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. from eight Arctic nations next month a researcher at the Institute for Infec- *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. to be impacting pelagic ecosystems, *UAF - Northwest Campus: Old St. Joe’s 7:00 p.m. including fisheries. in Iqaluit, Canada, for the launch of tious Disease Research, the senior Commencement Some of the Alaska conditions their 18-month appointments. Hold- Canadian scientist on the project. noted in the past year included un- mann and Harms were selected from “With a complete genome and this Friday, May 8 usually warm sea temperatures ob- among a pool of more than 100 ap- kind of data, we can now begin to served for 2014 across the entire plicants from the United States and understand what made a mammoth a *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. the seven other Arctic Council na- mammoth—when compared to an *AM Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Gulf of Alaska, including in *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - Noon Kachemak Bay, central Prince tions: Canada, Denmark, Finland, elephant—and some of the underly- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center Noon - 2:00 p.m. William Sound and offshore from Iceland, Norway, Russia and Swe- ing causes of their extinction which *FitFun Games: Grades K-2 Nome Rec Center 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. *Kids in the Kitchen: Grades 2-8 Nome Rec Center 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Resurrection Bay near Seward. den. is an exceptionally difficult and com- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 3:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Temperatures were the warmest The Fulbright Arctic Initiative is plex puzzle to solve,” he says. *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. since 2005 in many locations. Warm an interdisciplinary collaborative re- While scientists have long argued *Board of EquDlization City Hall 5:30 p.m. *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ocean conditions could enhance zoo- search program to study the chang- that climate change and human hunt- *Artists in Schools Reception Old St. Joe’s 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. plankton production and the salmon ing Arctic region. Launched to ing were major factors behind the *Adult drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and herring that feed on them. Gulf coincide with the U.S. chairmanship mammoth’s extinction, the new data *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. of Alaska surface waters were gener- of the Arctic Council, which began suggests multiple factors were at ally fresher (less salty) than in prior last week, the initiative supports the play over their long evolutionary his- Saturday, May 9 U.S. goal of stimulating international tory. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center Noon - 8:00 p.m. years, which increases water column *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. stability and could have significant scientific collaboration on issues fac- Researchers from McMaster, Har- *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. impacts on the phytoplankton that ing the Arctic, while increasing mu- vard Medical School, the Swedish form the base of the marine food tual understanding between the Museum of Natural History, Stock- Sunday, May 10 web. Air temperatures across Alaska people of the United States and the holm University and others produced were significantly warmer last year, people of other countries. Through high-quality genomes from speci- Mother’s Day and some parts of Alaska experi- international exchanges, three group mens taken from the remains of two *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. enced record low snowpack last win- seminars, online engagement and male woolly mammoths, which lived *Open Swim Pool 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ter, and other parts experienced collaborative research, Fulbright about 40,000 years apart. *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. record rainfall. Numerous daily and Arctic Initiative Scholars will ex- One had lived in northeastern *PM Laps Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. monthly high air temperature records plore public-policy research ques- Siberia and is estimated to be nearly were set across Alaska in the past tions and engage governments, 45,000 years old. The other –be- Monday, May 11 year. These conditions could affect NGOs, businesses and Arctic com- lieved to be from one of the last sur- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. wetland tundra habitats, river munities. The group’s research will viving mammoth populations—lived *AM Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. breakup, fire danger and village focus broadly on the impact of cli- approximately 4,300 years ago on *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon *Open Gym Nome Rec Center Noon - 3:00 p.m. water supplies. mate change on the Arctic and par- Russia’s Wrangel Island, located in *Floor Hockey (grades 3-6) Nome Rec Center 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. (grades 5-8) Nome Rec Center 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. *Zumba Toning Nome Rec Center 6:20 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. *Water Aerobics: Independent Pool 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Nome Common Council: City Hall 7:00 p.m. Breakfast menu items, Located on east Front Regular Meeting but not limited to: AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Street across from •English Muffins National Guard Armory Tuesday, May 12 •Cinnamon Rolls *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. •Hashbrowns *Library Story Hour Kegoayah Kozga Library 10:30 a.m. Take Out *Lunch Laps Pool 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 a.m. *Team Handball (grades 3-6) Nome Rec Center 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Orders (grades 5-8) Nome Rec Center 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. weekdays & weekends 443-8100 *PM Laps Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. *City League Volleyball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Subway Daily Specials *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. Sunday — Roasted Wednesday, May 13 Friday — Tuna Chicken Breast *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Tuesday — Meatball *AM Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Six-Inch Meal Deal $8.50 *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef *Communications Trade Show BSNC Conference Room 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center Noon - 10:00 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. GOLD COAST CINEMA *Water Aerobics: Instructor-Led Pool 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 443-8100 *Zumba Toning Nome Rec Center 6:20 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. *Family Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Starting Friday, May 8 Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum Mall Cop 2 Hours available by appointment. 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Nome Nome businesses, and the company’s noise. “We will create dust, but we Gold officials said they first need to payroll and payroll taxes have totaled will also mitigate it,” said Conner. come to agreements with other land $4.6 million in the last 12 months. After mining is done, the com- owners and need to do their due dili- pany proposes to backfill the wash gence before making a decision. Mining ponds and to grade the mined area to After the Nome public witnessed match the surrounding area. Judy Assurances exploration activities shortly after the Martinson commented that it would Mutual assurances were made deal with Alaska Gold was sealed, make a nice area to walk once the throughout the meeting. On one Nome Gold began operating at sev- mining is done. Nikolai Ivanoff hand, the public expressed that they eral locations. One of the most visi- pointed out that the area is right in wanted the company to succeed and ble and audible operations is west of front of the new Richard Foster bless the community with employ- the Nome airport, where Nome Gold Building, which will house the city’s ment opportunities and them spend- mines by conducting blasts several museum. People will be able to look ing money in town. On the other times a week around 6 a.m. to loosen right at a mining operation and once hand, Conner and Powelson made overburden and stockpile the pay it’s done, it should be made into a assurances that they want to be good gravel at the site for processing in the nice place, not an ugly looking scar neighbors. In response to questions summer. Randy Powelson said since left by mining. “This could poten- from the public where their offices Photo by Diana Haecker December 2014, they conducted 47 tially be a showcase of the positive are and how to reach the company’s PROPOSED MINE SITE— Nome Gold proposes to permanently blasts. Four people in the audience aftermath of mining,” said Martin- management or secretary, Randy reroute Dry Creek for one mile north of Greg Kruschek Ave, and to mine testified to the fact that houses shake son. Powelson stated that they strive to be the area for gold. The duration of the project is to be four years, begin- when blasting goes off, sometimes Sue Steinacher commented that more open. Cecil Conners said Nome ning in 2016, after necessary permits have been secured. more extreme than at other times. while she has no objections to eco- Gold wants to be part of the commu- Just the other day, a couple said, their nomic development in Nome, she is nity. “We want to solve problems not house swayed back and forth so vio- concerned about the noise, dust and create them,” he said. lently from the blast that they the location of the proposed mine. However, it appeared that the JOANNA’S BOOKKEEPING thought the water and sewer hook-up “This is very different from where scorched earth left by Canadian ex- would come undone. Their house is you have been operating,” Steinacher ploration company NovaGold Inc. & TAX SERVICE in west Nome, near the old Fire Hall, said. “This is a whole lot scarier be- and their failed Rock Creek mine ex- cause it’s where we live and recre- periment in which they tried to tran- Joanna Ludvick McCallum approximately a mile from the blast Enrolled Agent site, but sometimes the blasts send ate.” sition from explorer to gold Box 262 • Your information is always kept 100% confidential their house shaking. Judy Martinson Charlie Lean addressed the possi- producer, caused even the most pro- Sand Point, AK 99661 and it is never exposed to the internet also confirmed, “Every time you bility to turn the mining ponds into a mining oriented members of the pub- • Largest possible refund guaranteed have a pop, our bedroom shakes.” series of cascading fish ponds after lic to be skeptical of promises made PHONE/FAX Another resident, living in Icy View, mining is done. But he and by newcomers. Doug Martinson qui- (907) 383-5400 • Tax minimization strategies testified that her house shook during Steinacher also brought up the fact etly stated, “We are a local mining • Fix old IRS problems a recent blast. Cecil Conner said that the area is sitting smack in the family. We all got a black eye from CELL • Specializing in commercial fishing “That’s odd,” but went on to explain mapped flood zone. Steinacher pro- NovaGold. We hope this is different. (907) 383-8400 that they did not increase their blast duced photos that showed the area And I’m glad I’m not mining this load, but that different atmospheric completely flooded during a high- close to town.” conditions and directions of the blast water event. Another concern was could make a blast sound very loud. that the proposed area is one of the main trails leading from town to Icy Mining Dry Creek View, prohibiting future use for To expand operations, Nome Gold those, including the Nome ski and looks at the portion of Dry Creek that biathlon team that frequently trains extends one mile north from Greg in that area. A woman from the audi- Kruschek Avenue, and that is bor- ence said the company should reach dered to the west by the City’s public out to the hospital and the Quyanna Orphaned Wildliffee safety building and to the east by the Care Center, located down the road. city’s snow dump facility. The com- “Your operation, dust and noise will pany proposes to permanently affect the quality of the last days in reroute one mile of Dry Creek and to their lives,” she said, speaking of the develop a clear water pond elderly Quyanna Care residents. The actual mining activity, the Powelson said that he’d be open The Alaska Department of Fish & Game in Nome mechanically removing overburden to sit down with community organi- to get to the pay gravel, would take zations that are impacted to inform reminds the community no one except ADF&G and place in the wintertime. “There will them what they’re doing and coming be dozers, loaders, backhoes and up with solutions that will assure the Alaska State Troopers are authorized to take orphaned trucks,” Powelson said. The opera- everyone’s safety. tion would be a placer mine and the The company is seeking necessary wildlife into possession. Here are steps to take when gold would be washed in a created permits and are proposing to begin pond to processing the gold without mining in 2016. Powelson said that coming upon orphaned wildlife during spring travel. chemicals. The operation would em- they company looks at potentially ploy six people and would be a four- expanding the program to mine the year project. Powelson said they portion of Dry Creek that is on the have not yet decided whether work south side of Greg Kruschek Avenue. will be conducted 24/7 or limited to That raised a few hackles at the

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Fish & Game Alaska State Troopers 907.443.5235 • [email protected] 443-2271 443-2835 THE NOME NUGGET LOcAL THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2015 5 • Court denies continued from page 1 waste has been collected and used rule or formula for evaluating when rural Arctic neighborhood,” Roetman person in an unzoned rural commu- with organic matter in a working barking dogs rise to the level of a noted. “The ordinance prohibits dog nity outside of Nome would be sub- Bopp and DeFilippo submitted as compost pile.” nuisance. noise exceeding 20 minutes of ani- stantially disturbed by a level of evidence 15 audio and video record- In this case, he said the dog noise mal noise in a hour period during the noise that would be reasonable ings of the defendants’ dogs barking, Applicable law is limited, ranging from less than one hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and within the City of Nome.” howling and yelping. They run from Roetman explained that evidence minute to three minutes during the 10 minutes per hour between 10:00 Roetman found that the locality— 30 seconds to 11 minutes in length, required to obtain a preliminary in- day, and it appears to be less of an p.m. and 7:00 a.m.” a rural Arctic community off the road and begin as early as 5:57 a.m. and junction depends on the nature of the issue when plaintiffs are inside their Roetman said the evidence pre- system with no restrictions govern- as late as 8:56 p.m. threatened injury. “When the plain- homes with their windows closed. sented by Bopp and DeFilippo—wit- ing land use or noise in the neigh- “The Court finds Plaintiffs’ ex- tiff faces the possibility of ‘irrepara- He said evidence of Bopp’s use of ness testimony and audio and video borhood—is well-suited for the hibits are representative of the noise ble harm’ and the opposing party is his grill and occasional visits by recordings—shows that the defen- defendants’ dogs and the plaintiffs’ created by Defendants’ dogs as heard adequately protected, courts apply a guests show that the plaintiffs are dants’ dogs are loud at times and the home. outside the Plaintiffs’ home or when balance of hardships test in which the still able to use and enjoy their prop- dog noise disturbs the plaintiffs, but Roetman cited testimony and pho- Plaintiff’s window is open,” Judge plaintiff only needs to raise ‘serious erty when they are outside. it does not demonstrate that a rea- tos showing the area is used for both Roetman wrote. and substantial questions going to the Bopp and DeFilippo claimed that sonable person within the commu- residential and industrial purposes, “However, the noise is substan- merits of the case,’” he wrote. the defendants’ dogs awaken them, nity would likewise be substantially and that noises and/or odors from tially reduced to a low level when “However, if the plaintiff does not but they provided no recordings or disturbed. mining operations, the landfill, ani- recorded from inside the home with face ‘irreparable harm’ or where the specific testimony of dog noise that The plaintiffs submitted no mals, aircraft overhead and vehicles the windows closed. opposing party cannot be adequately occurred after 9 p.m., Roetman recordings that show the defendants’ are common. “The unrestricted na- “As to odor, Mr. Hahn testified protected, the plaintiff must satisfy a noted. dogs make noise approaching the ture of the property is further demon- about his management practice of heightened standard of a clear show- “Given Mr. Bopp’s testimony that limits described in the Nome city or- strated by Mr. Bopp’s testimony that regularly cleaning his kennel and uti- ing of probable success on the mer- he sleeps irregular hours due to his dinance, he added. he shoots firearms frequently and has lizing a compost pile to store waste,” its. In analyzing clear showing of work schedule and Plaintiff’s exten- Although Bopp testified that he discharged his self-described gas car- Roetman continued. “Mr. Hahn also probable success on the merits, sive documentation of dog noise has heard defendants’ dogs bark for bide cannon on his property, which explained how he spent $7,000 to courts evaluate the underlying claims since January 2012, Plaintiffs have 30 to 45 minutes, none of the record- might be restricted in a more resi- build a three to four feet gravel pad and applicable law.” not offered sufficient evidence for ings substantiated his testimony, dential neighborhood,” he added. beneath the dogs so that urine could Roetman said neither party in this the Court to conclude Defendant’s Roetman noted. He said the longest Noting that society recognizes the drain and evaporate during the sum- case addressed whether the plaintiffs dogs make noise frequently during a recording presented by plaintiffs last inherent value of the plaintiff’s use mer. Mr. Hahn’s testimony was cor- face irreparable harm, but the defen- typical night,” Roetman wrote. ll minutes and 12 seconds, and was of land for residential purposes, roborated by photographs of the dants appeared to argue, and the “During the day the extent of harm is recorded at 6:12 p.m. as the defen- Roetman said several witnesses tes- compost pile and kennel, and witness court agreed, that they cannot be ad- daily, but limited in duration. At dants arrived home. tified there is significant social value testimony. equately protected. night noise is much left frequent, but “Most of the exemplars, which in the defendants’ ability to keep “Based upon the weight of the ev- He explained that a preliminary may occur.” Plaintiffs argue are representative of their dogs and participate in mushing idence, the Court finds that there are injunction would require Hahn and Roetman said the court must use noise typically heard by Plaintiffs, activities. days when the smell of dog waste is Haecker to remove and relocate their an objective standard to determine are less that three minutes,” Roetman Roetman also said there is a bur- present,” Roetman wrote. “How- dogs in cold weather at considerable whether the noise would signifi- wrote. “Episodes of dog noise occur den on plaintiffs to avoid the harm, ever, it appears that those days are in- expense and moderate risk to the cantly disturb a reasonable person in at predictable times that are typical and they can be expected to use rea- frequent and limited to the warmest health and safety of the dogs. If the a community. “The City of Nome’s for sled dogs: during ‘hook-ups’, sonable means to avoid or mitigate days of summer. As to Defendants’ dogs were relocated, the defendants ordinance provides an objective stan- feeding times, and in response to the harm. “It appears a significant management of the waste, the Court also would need to significantly alter dard of what quantities and periods people or animals near the kennel. amount of noise can be greatly re- heard testimony and reviewed pho- their training practices and sched- of dog noise are considered reason- Based on the evidentiary record, duced if Plaintiffs, though they are tos, and finds that Defendants’ ken- ules, he added. able in a nearby area where standards Plaintiffs have not offered sufficient nel is exceptionally clean and the dog Roetman noted there is no exact are more stringent than an unzoned evidence to show that a reasonable continued on page 6 • NJUS continued from page 1 subsidy provided directly to NJUS sources of contamination on Lot 7. Z on behalf of ratepayers came to These sources are localized drips and debtor. This would be good for NJUS $714,150. spills from Alaska Gold debris stor- and increase the likelihood of prof- In return, NJUS credited 1,242 age, the former West Nome Tank NORTHWEST CAMPUS itable collections for collection agen- ratepayer accounts with $575 each, Farm, and buried fuel lines associ- cies. effective April 30 for April bills. Any ated with the former facility. is pleased to announce its Both firms were willing to work money left over after paying a house- Because each of the organizations on a contingency basis. Rural Finan- hold’s April bill would be rolled “is at least partially responsible for THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL cial Services would need 30 percent ahead against May statements. the contamination at the Tank Farm of the money collected, while Cor- NJUS and the City of Nome have and its pipelines, you are likewise re- nerstone wanted 35 percent, but nei- tagged prior occupants of Port of sponsible for at least a portion of the COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ther would be interested in small Nome land for the cost of cleaning costs to restore Lot 7,” the letter delinquencies as they would not up hazardous contaminants. The sub- reads. bring enough to compensate the ef- ject land lies at the end of the new The City is suggesting in the in- You are cordially invited to join fort. Snake River Bridge where Jafet terest of cost-saving that the Air Northwest Campus faculty and staff “Both companies indicated their Drive meets Port Road, referred to as Force, Crowley and Chevron set up strategy to be to attempt to get vol- Lot 7. The letter, to the U.S. Air an assessment of the contamination to celebrate the academic and personal achievements untary payments or agreements by Force, Chevron Environmental Man- to combine with the City’s project to initial phone and mail contact, prior agement Co. and Crowley Petroleum clean up West Nome Tank Farm. of graduates from the University of Alaska to credit reporting. However, RFS Distribution, Alaska LLC, reminds Finally, the federal Dept. of En- and the Kawerak GED Program does not routinely do credit bureau the three entities that “You are re- ergy Office of Indian Energy Policy reporting, whereas Cornerstone sponsible for the costs of response, and Programs has initiated a study on does,” Handeland said in his report. containment, removal or remedial sustainable electricity solutions for NJUS has filed small claims ac- actions necessary to restore the site rural Alaska. Their contractors were tions in court where there has been to the level required by law [DEC].” in Nome in the latter part of April. an address where the debtor could be The land, Lot 7, originally be- NJUS staff spent time with their con- served. While NJUS has been suc- longed to a patent mining claim tractors explaining the NJUS opera- PLEASE JOIN US! cessful in serving notice, there have owned by Alaska Gold Co. The U.S. tion, diesel reliance, wind not always been assets for payment, Air Force used Lot 7 and surround- contribution, potential of geothermal Handeland said. The primary source ing properties from 1920 to the energy and so forth. NJUS had also Old St. Joseph’s Hall ~ Anvil City Square of payment has been PFD garnish- 1950s when it was part of Marks provided the group with information ~ ment. Field. Alaska Gold used the property on a prior study on energy alterna- Thursday, May 7, 2015 7:00 p.m. Handeland recommended the as a laydown yard for various equip- tives completed in 2008, Handeland board approve NJUS retaining the ment and supplies. In 2005, NJUS said. services of collection agencies on in- acquired ownership of the property. Z active accounts not paid off after 60 In 2012, state Dept. of Trans- days. portation and Public Facilities The board is waiting for addi- bought a part of Lot 7 to build a new tional information. road between Port Road and the new Phone conferences and video chats are one thing... In other business, Handeland had Snake River Bridge. An environ- good news for the board. The Norton mental review prepared in December Sound Development Corp. energy 2014 found there were three possible Sometimes you just need Alaska Logistics boots on the Barge ground. to Nome, Alaska Departs: Charters available! Seattle Cut Off: 5/07/2015 (Voyage 15-03) We can help reduce your travel costs Seattle Departure: 5/11/2015 and earn free flights faster. Seward Cut Off: 5/14/2015 Whatever your business, you can reduce travel costs with TMuagr i&n eB Taragnes Spoerrtvaitcieo nf rformom S Seeaattttllee ttoo WWeesstern AAllaasskkaa FlyAway Rewards. Earn free travel quickly, anywhere we fly. 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By Kristine McRae needs to pull from their fund balance Although the state legislature has for the current year. According to yet to finalize its figures for a fully Coffman, it will help to offset the funded operating budget, including $300,000 they’ve estimated taking the budget for education, members from the fund for the coming year. of the Nome school board voted to The fund balance is the account adopt their FY16 budget in order to from which the district pulls operat- present it to the City by the May 1 ing costs and deposits revenues. Be- deadline. cause sources of revenues are paid to After weeks of scrutinizing costs the district throughout the year, the for everything from support staff to fund balance allows for salaries and the JROTC program, school admin- bills to be paid out in a timely man- istrators presented what they feel is ner, similar to a checking account. At a reasonable response to dwindling the end of the year, the district retains education funds. up to 10 percent of the previous The board has has approved years budget in the balance to ensure $14,376,305 in expenditures for next that the district maintains fiscal re- year.“Basically, we’ve squeezed as sponsibility. much as we could in the budget,” The next step is to present the Nome Public Schools Superintend- board-approved budget to the Nome ent Shawn Arnold told board mem- Common Council for review. Then Photo by Janeen Sullivan bers. “We’ve made several changes council members will decide what WHO IS IT?— Rayne Lie and Sam Cross were announcing the prom royalty while Chewbacca looks over in staffing, but no instructional monetary contribution they will Rayne's shoulder at last weekend’s prom. The prom theme was Star Wars. staffing will be affected.” make to the school district, based on Arnold and District Business monies they receive from tax rev- Manager Paula Coffman worked enues. with state funding formulas and an Typically the district requests estimated BSA (Base Student Allo- around 60 percent of the amount that cation) to anticipate next year’s the city could conceivably offer, Reliable barge service from Seattle and funding. “It likely won’t get any making this year’s request just over $ worse than this,” Coffman said. The 2 million. outlook, in the wake of huge cuts and To get the community’s input on Anchorage to Western Alaska the disappearance of over $200,000 how to further save costs, the district in one-time funding to the district, created a survey which asks partici- isn’t the worst-case scenario. pants to rate their priorities for the The good news is that a three- schools. month hiatus in health insurance pre- “Other districts are looking at miums was granted from Aetna. shortening the school year, or the Insurance plan members used less school day, or increasing class BOOK NOW FOR than the predicted medical services, sizes,” Arnold told the board. “We’re which resulted in not having to pay going to continue to search for cost THE FIRST BARGE TO NOME! premiums for three months. saving measures, and having surveys The savings, which total about like this will continue to guide us.” Seattle deadline: April 27 $100,000, are to May, June, and July The survey is available at Seattle departure: May 1 of this year. http://www.nomeschools.com/. Although the savings won’t affect Anchorage deadline: May 7 next year’s budget numbers, they will decrease the amount the district • Court denies continued from page 5 plaintiffs including the Court requir- ing 30 dogs to undergo an invasive not required to, close their windows, surgical procedure to remove vocal especially during times when dog cords are costly and irreversible.” noise is predictable such as feeding The Nome Nugget requested Seattle Terminal: times or ‘hook-ups,’” he wrote. “To email comments on Roetman’s pre- For information and booking, Terminal 115 the extent Mr. Bopp’s actions may liminary injunction order from attor- cause the dogs to bark, there may be neys Christopher Cromer, who 6700 W Marginal Way SW other locations he can discharge his represents the plaintiffs, and Myron call toll free 1.800.426.3113 Seattle, WA 98106 firearms or walk his dog.” Angstman, who represents the de- Roetman said the final factor is fendants. Anchorage Terminal: the impracticality of preventing the Angstman replied: “I will simply 660 Western Drive interference from dog noise. say we are obviously pleased with He noted that the defendants have the court’s ruling. The case is not Anchorage, AK 99501 altered their feeding and training over, but this is a major step in as- Phone: 907.276.4030 schedule to later times in the morn- suring that my clients can continue ing and have taken other steps to mit- to keep their dog team at their Fax: 907.276.8733 igate dog noise in response to the home.” Customer Service: 206.763.3000 plaintiffs’ complaints. “However, The Nugget did not receive a Email: [email protected] Nome Office: these efforts cannot completely elim- reply from plaintiff’s attorney inate the dogs from making noise,” Christopher Cromer. Phone: 907.443.5738 he added. “Alternatives argued by www.shipaml.com Fax: 907.443.5424

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By Sarah Miller on it,” said Michelle Slate, who Seven students from Whitworth worked with Teresa Johnson’s fourth University’s Masters in Teaching grade class. program recently visited Nome Pub- In addition to learning what the lic Schools for a multicultural field Inupiaq core values are, students experience class. were able to see how Nome’s teach- The students spent just over two ers work to integrate them into class- weeks working with classroom room instruction and learning. teachers, learning about the Inupiaq Abstract concepts in science and culture and participating in activities math are grounded in realistic sce- that define life in rural Northwestern narios that students would encounter Alaska. in their daily lives. Students connect Whitworth, located in Spokane, classroom learning to subsistence ac- Washington, is the alma mater of tivities and being on the land. In Nome Elementary School principal contrast, commented Slate, “I hon- Paul Clark. Clark began coordinat- estly think kids in Spokane don’t ing the field experience practicum have any idea where their food for Whitworth students while work- comes from. You just buy it at the ing in the Northwest Arctic Borough store. It’s really not thought about School District and the program has much. But here, kids know their followed him to Nome Public food sources.” Schools. Aleisha Larsen, another of the The aim of the class is to provide Whitworth students, agreed, “Kids future teachers with a broader view are learning about giving thanks to Photo by Sarah Miller of the different cultures that exist their food sources. The animals have FUTURE MASTERS— Whitworth Masters in Teaching students from left to right are Kiley Schatz, Jessii within public schools, and to equip souls. Sustenance comes from the Arp, Ellie Chambers, Arlo Chambers, Michelle Slate and Aleisha Larsen. The students model the kuspuks they them to work effectively with stu- land.” sewed themselves while in Nome. dents of diverse backgrounds. “The The students also participated in a students were hoping to see what range of traditional winter activities best instructional practices look like including crabbing, cross country in our schools, and they have,” said skiing, visiting a dog musher’s ken- Clark. “They were here to learn nel and learning to sew kuspuks. what our schools and community are Arlo Chambers, who worked with STTAART SMALL. about, but we have also learned from Jennifer Shreve’s class, was struck them. The staff learned how schools by the unique beauty of Nome in are working where these students winter. “Nome has a rugged beauty DREAM BIG. come from, and with the exchange of about it that I’ve never seen else- ideas, everybody benefits.” where. Now I know what a frozen Kiley Schatz, who was assigned ocean looks like, with the brilliant We can all help the littlest Alaskans grow up to to Sandi Keller’s first grade class- sun shining on it, and being able to achieve their biggest dreams. For Lakhita, it was room, commented, “It’s been so see for miles. It’s really a unique and a teacher who encouraged her to enter an essay valuable to see how education is dif- amazing place,” he said. contest , l aunchi ng h er li liffel ong l ove f or readi ng ferent in different locations, but also These future teachers leave Nome and writing. For small steps you can to see which parts run true no matter with an increased awareness of the where you are.” challenges of daily life in rural take to make a big difference, visit Most of the students were as- Alaska. “It’s not easy to acquire alaskachildrenstrust.org. signed to a single classroom at the el- things here, even small things like ementary school for the two week pencils,” observed Aleisha Larsen. visit, while some worked with spe- “I’m always reminding my students cial education students both at the el- back home not to be wasteful and ementary and high schools. here it really became obvious to me The teacher students taught short how important it is to take care of unit studies, led classroom projects what you have and to use things and started pen pal exchanges be- wisely.” tween Nome students and their class- Ellie Chambers hopes to follow rooms in Spokane. the model of Nome’s teachers, inte- In addition, the Masters students grating awareness and connection of attended a cultural class with presen- the land into the lessons her students tations given on Inupiaq issues by are learning in Washington. “I really Josie Bourdon, Annie Conger, want to help my students become Colleen Reynolds and Barb Amarok. more conscious of the world around The students learned about Inupiaq them,” she said. values, language, and history. They Sixth grade teacher Jennifer Lakhita Banks sampled traditional foods including Shreve hosted one student, Arlo BP Teacher of Excellence muktuk, “Eskimo ice cream” and Chambers, in her classroom. “It’s moose meat. The students were also been a joy to have Arlo in our class- WORKING TO PREVENTVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECTTIN IN ALASKA.•• AlaskaChildrensTensnsTTrustt.oorg gifted with kuspuks by the elemen- room. The kids are seeing a differ- tary school staff, as well as tradi- ent perspective from someone who tional Inupiaq names. “For me, it’s isn’t from here. They have connected been really cool to learn some pieces with him, filled him in on their lives of Inupiaq culture. I didn’t realize and how we live and learn here. I how important subsistence is to the would do it again.” people, and how dependent they are

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He was familiar with the casionally escape his life in the mantic comedy “The Importance of comedy as he performed in a version countryside. Algernon confesses that Being Earnest” which portrayed the of it in the past. he, too, has used a similar ploy by escapades of two characters who did Keith described working with the creating a fictitious friend Bunbury just that. actors as one of the big rewards of who allows him to periodically es- The community theatre produc- directing. “It is a very “talky” play,” cape his social responsibilities in the tion was presented by the Nome Arts he said. “It’s all about the language. city. Later Gwendolyn Fairfax, Council and was performed inside The actors spent many, many hours played by Tahbone, arrives at Alger- the Nome Elementary School cafe- learning their lines. I can’t speak non’s flat with her mother Lady teria, which allowed the audience highly enough about he cast.” Bracknell. Jack has fallen in love great access to the play. The produc- “The Importance of Being with Gwendolyn, but she only tion was under the direction of Earnest” is a three-part play and is knows him as Earnest. Lady Brack- Kevin Keith. The “Importance of described by Keith as an Ensemble nell does not give her consent to the Being Earnest” was the first com- Piece, where the cast is made up of marriage. munity theatre piece done in Nome members who are each assigned a Acts two and three take place in since Richard Beneville directed great deal of importance and stage the garden at Jack’s country estate. Photos by Diana Haecker “My Fair Lady” in 2010. Keith had time. The cast consisted of nine There we meet Jack’s niece Cecily MADE A DEAL— Richard Beneville plays Lady Bracknell after a deal one of the lead roles in that produc- characters, seven of which had lead- Cardew, performed by Cousins, and made with director Kevin Keith. Keith agreed to direct the play if tion. ing or major supporting roles. Keith her governess Miss Prism, played by Beneville agreed to play Lady Bracknell. According to Keith, in an inter- spoke very highly of three main ac- Sally Kinzel. Algernon goes “bun- view after the opening night, he tors who were newcomers to the burying,” paying an unexpected visit began collaboration with Beneville, stage - Jake Kenick, Marjorie Tah- to Jack’s Manor House in Woolton. Nome’s longtime community theatre bone and Courtney Cousins. He He winds up falling in love with Ce- Dear Shareholders director, in the fall of 2014. The two stated, “to watch them come so far cily, but tells her that his name is originally considered murder mys- in such a short time, and to see them Earnest. of Sitnasuak Native Corporation: teries when Beneville suggested do what they did was very reward- Gwendolyn and Lady Bracknell “The Importance of Being Earnest.” ing.” show up as well. And thus a charade Please consider writing my name in as a candidate for the Keith chuckled when he de- Act one opened with Mr. Jack of misrepresented identities plays 2015 Annual election to be held June 6th in Nome, Alaska. scribed the agreement made between Worthing, played by Erin Lillie, vis- out. Dr. Chasuble, performed by Bill Beneville and himself. He ap- iting London and the fashionable Doughty, and Jake’s butler Merri- I submitted my candidate application to the Sitnasuak Board of proached Beneville saying, “If you West End home of his friend Alger- man, played by high school actor Directors before the established deadline. When on March 18, 2015 play Lady Bracknell, I’ll direct.” non Moncrieff, performed by Sam Cross, help sort things out. Beneville consented, and also agreed Kenick. High school actor Chad The plot twists and turns, and a majority of the Board voted to exclude my name from the Board to act as advisor on the production. Callahan, helped Algernon as the leads to a most witty and unexpected solicited proxy, I asked for an explanation. The only reply I received conclusion. was an email which stated, “We spoke with our attorney regarding your “Community theatre brings the requests…the choice to not place you on the Sitnasuak 2015 board so- community together,” stated Keith. licited proxy is not information that [the] corporation needs to disclose.” “Ultimately, that is what it is all about.” He described another big re- Please vote for me. ward of directing as being able to witness the large number of people from Nome who contributed to the Write in: play’s success. In Notes from the Di- rector in the play’s program, Keith said, “ this is a production of the community of Nome: your friends, Marie our relatives, and your co-workers.” The program provided an exten- sive list of technical crew as well as a lengthy record of people who Tozier helped and assisted on the project. Keith said that the limited number of roles meant that some people would Quyaanna! not get parts. He noted that theatre newcomer Tracy McGarry had audi- DELIGHTFUL— Algernon Montcrieff, played by Jake Kenick, center, • I am willing to stand up for shareholders. tioned and ended up accepting the explains to Jack, aka Erin Lillie, the joy of “bunburing.” As he said, the • I believe in respecting our Elders in word and deed. important job of Stage Manager. truth is ‘rarely’ pure and never simple. • The Board should be forthcoming in all actions. continued on page 9 • The Board should value and address all shareholder messages. paid for by Marie Tozier

MR. CHASUBLE— Sally Kinzel, playing Mrs. Prism and Bill Doughty as Mr. Chasuble discuss important matters during a walk. OUR GREEAATTEST INVESTMENT

Hunter Dill, Hunter Dill completed his first solo flight last October and Unalakklleet earned his privaatte pilot’s license in December. His interest in flying started during an aavviaattion session as a high school Studying ffrreshman aatt the Northwestern Alaska Career and TTeechnical Professional Center (NACTEC), giving him the opportunity to fly with a Piloting, Universittyy pilot ffoor two hours. ““AAnd that did it ffoor me,”he said. An NSEDC of Alaska Anchorage scholarship recipient, Hunter is graatteffuulffoor the opportunity and Private Pilot the means to achieve his career goals. Scholarrsshiipps & TTrrraainingg - License, 2014 LOVELY CECILY— Cecily, left, played by Courtney Cousins, sits in Our GreateessttI IInnveesstment. NSEDC can hellpp the garden with Governess Mrs. Prism. The backdrop paintings were you rreeach your goals. VViisit nsedc.com. done by Anvil City Science Academy teacher Lisa Leeper and her stu- dents. THE NOME NUGGET local THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2015 9

Photos by Diana Haecker WHO IS JACK?(top left)— Algornon, aka Jake Kenick, reads the in- scription in “Earnest’s” cigarette case that curiously says “To Jack” from a Cecily.

PROPOSING (top)— Algornon, who purports to be named Earnest, pro- poses to Cecily.

WHAT IS MY DAD’S NAME?— Jack feverishly reads through the book that in the end reveals that his father’s and his name is indeed “Earnest.”

• Community theatre continued from page 8

“She does all the shows,” said Keith of his hard working assistant. “My job is done when the show begins.” One directorial decision made by Keith was to construct a set that was visually pleasing but did not distract from the performances on stage. The set’s backdrops and paintings were done by Lisa Leeper with the help of students from the Anvil City Science Academy. Keith said the backdrops behind the actors looked profes- sional and created great visuals. He also had high praise for the skilled craftsmanship provided by Pat Hahn on the set. Keith enjoyed the great ideas pro- vided by the people he collaborated with. Jenn Ruckel helped out with sound, while Scott Johnson took care of lighting. Carol Gales handled publicity and Sue Steinacher created the program and play poster. Sarah Hanson Hofstetter worked as the house manager. Colleen Deighton was in charge of the props. Keith said that he wanted to have period appropriate clothing, so he used a costuming service for the wardrobe. The Nome Arts Council supports community theatre and the arts in Nome and is largely supported by its membership. All people in the region can become members. Wells Fargo sponsored the event by contributing to production expenses and covered the cost of admission for Saturday night’s show. The play was also sup- ported by the Alaska State Council for the Arts. The “Importance of Being Earnest” was first performed on Feb- ruary 14, 1895 at the St. James’s Theatre in London. It has been adopted for movie production on three occasions, most recently in 2002 with actors Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O’Connor, Reese Witherspoon, and Judi Dench. 10 THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2015 regional THE NOME NUGGET Shaktoolik renames school to DOT road openings The Dept. of Transportation an- DOT officials say the roads are Paul F. Asicksik Sr. School nounced on Tuesday that the Bob soft with ruts, pot holes, ice and par- Blodgett Nome-Teller Highway is tial washouts. The DOT asks mo- kitchen and multipurpose room was the celebration that April 25 was the opened to 44 mile. The Nome-Coun- torists to adjust their speed to the By Lynda Bekoalok dedicated to long time former cook best date that could have been cho- cil Highway is opened to mile 47 road conditions and to watch out for On April 25, 2015 the village of Lucy Sockpealuk and a former sen to honor his brother as it was and the Nome-Taylor Highway (the occurring washouts, use caution at Shaktoolik ceremoniously renamed Bilingual/Bicultural teacher Clara also their mother’s birthday. It was Kougarok Road) is opened to 27 marked areas and around crew and their school the Paul F. Asicksik Sr. Sookiayak was also remembered. a day filled with memories, music, mile. equipment. School. To make the day even more spe- dancing and food for the entire vil- In 1981 Shaktoolik School was cial, Paul’s brother, Eugene Asick- lage of Shaktoolik and it’s visitors. truly a one of a kind school. The sik, former mayor and current city Bureau of Indian Affairs and the council member, announced during State of Alaska worked together to build the school. The elementary school was operated by the BIA, and the high school was operated by an Alaskan school district. There were two of everything: two princi- pals, two teams of teachers, two ad- visory boards, two cooks and two custodians. The elementary princi- pal was Paul F. Asicksik Sr., a local resident of Shaktoolik. Paul passed away in 2011, but the village was determined to honor him by renaming the new school after him. After years of use and harsh ele- ments from the climate of Western Alaska, the school worked together with the City of Shaktoolik to gain grants and funding for a complete school remodel. The school was Photos by Gary Bekoalok gutted and remodeled over a two RENAMING— Paul's wife Kipi thanked everyone for the honor. Be- year process. For one year the hind are their children - Annie Hansell, Mary Lou Asicksik and Paul classes were split into different F. Asicksik Jr. buildings around the village. Last year was the first year in the new building. Last May the Bering Strait School District School Board Across 58. Entry through which air is fed to approved the name change. 1. "Poppycock!" engine (2 wds) Paul and his wife Kipi spent 13 5. Audio equipment brand name 59. Father, Son and Holy Ghost years working part time and going 9. Full of chutzpah 60. Forum wear to school part time to receive their 14. Small buffalo 61. "I had no ___!" degrees in elementary education. 15. Fishing, perhaps 62. Undersides They taught in Savoonga and in 16. Terminal section of large 63. Carbon compound Shaktoolik and at the Chinook Ele- intestines (pl.) 64. Bondman mentary School in Anchorage. 17. Amounts of precipitation 19. More fitting When the new school opened in Down 20. Not extreme (4 wds) Shaktoolik in 1981, Paul and Kipi HONORING—Former students of Paul Asicksik gathered on stage 1. Malt liquor's yeasty froth to honor him. Former Student Clyde Jackson carved an ivory rose 22. Angry, with "up" 2. Broadcasting (hyphenated) were the elementary teachers and 23. Pandowdy, e.g. principal. Rick and Bonny Dine that was presented to Paul's wife Kipi during the ceremony. 3. Self-styled, French (hyphenated) 24. Black 4. Take care of were the high school teachers and 25. Caribbean, e.g. principal. 5. Bleated 26. Musical compositions with a 6. Christiania, now Paul was a beloved member of Johnson CPA LLC recurring main theme the community and at times the re- 7. Autogamy (hyphenated) 28. Fla. neighbor 8. Malay Archipelago (2 wds) sponsibility was great for him at the 30. Antiquity, in antiquity school. He always felt it an honor Certified Public Accountants 9. Highlands hillside 31. Aspect 10. Wartime retaliation to be one of the first Native princi- 35. Kidney-related 11. Follow, as a tip (2 wds) pals in the state of Alaska. Paul Mark A. Johnson, CPA 38. "Aladdin" prince 12. Porterhouse, e.g. treated every child, parent and em- 39. Heartthrob 13. Robust ployee with respect and concern. 40. Certain print 18. Dog biter When making tough and hard deci- For ALL your accounting needs! 41. Deception 21. "If only ___ listened ..." sions he would always refer back to 42. Mother Teresa, for one 26. Property consisting of houses what was best for “his kids” – the 43. Flemish baroque painter and land (2 wds) students. He was very proud of his Please call for an appointment. 45. Kipling's "Gunga ___" 27. Amiss staff who were all home town folks. 47. "I'm ___ you!" 28. Branch Paul made sure the kids of Shak- 50. Cable network 29. Grassland toolik knew not only the academic Business and personal income tax preparation 51. Divination deck 32. Assault with heavy artillery fire end of learning but also their cul- • 53. Flight embarkment station (2 33. Australian runner ture and Inupiaq ways of life. and planning wds) 34. Big ___ Conference Paul was also an instrumental 57. Composed 36. Poisonous alkaloid obtained teacher during the summer youth • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services Previous Puzzle Answers from nightshade camp program on the Shaktoolik Financial statements 37. Basic monetary unit of River. He spent many summers • Romania sharing and teaching the Inupiaq 44. Sticker ways of life with the youth of the 45. Angry outburst village. 46. Eye problem Paul’s wife Kipi, their three chil- 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 47. Kilns dren – Paul Jr, Annie and Mary Lou 48. Rocket fuel ingredient, for short and their families were all able to (907) 443-5565 49. 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A picture is worth a Grimy Gemini. That’s Courage does not What happens at home thousand words, how you’re going to come easily, especially is nothing short of a Pisces. Show your feel this week when in the face of miracle. Show your support. A trade at the you have to make adversity. Salute those gratitude to all Nome Animal House office gets things back some underhanded who have shown it, involved, Sagittarius. on track. News from moves. Relax, it is for Virgo. A task is A loved one recovers 443-2490 home shakes things up. the greater good. completed way ahead quickly. February 19– May 21– August 23– of schedule. ovember 22– M-F: 9am-6pm, Sat: 10am-2pm March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21 Sun: closed FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2015 11 Nome Beltz Jr. High students travel to Washington D.C. Last week, 13 Nome-Beltz junior educational tour in Washington D.C. ning and fundraising for a Beltz trip Students visited a number of mu- ton, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Marine high school students and three chap- In the spring of 2014, students at to Washington D.C. After an entire seums including the Holocaust Mu- Corps memorials/monuments. erones returned from a week-long Nome-Beltz junior high began plan- year of car washes, bake sales, sell- seum, the National History Museum, Students participated in living his- ing smoothies at school sports games the National Museum of the Ameri- tory tours at Mount Vernon and Colo- and other fundraisers in addition to can Indian, the American History nial Williamsburg where they saw donations from Museum, the Air and Space Museum George Washington’s tomb and vis- different entities around town, par- and the National Portrait Gallery. ited the site of the convening of the ents and students earned enough Students participated on work- House of Burgesses, the governor’s funds to finance the trip. study tours at the White House, the palace, armories, and period shops The group to traveled to D.C. with National Archives, Arlington Na- such as the blacksmith. the Close-Up Foundation, a non- tional Cemetery and Capitol Hill. Students also saw a play about the profit organization dedicated to Students visited the WWII, Korean, life of Abraham Lincoln, called Free- teaching history, civics, and political and Vietnam War/Veteran Memori- dom’s Song, at Ford’s Theater. responsibility to the young people of als; and the MLKJ, FDR, Washing- our nation. For more than half of the participants on this trip, this was the first time they left Alaska. Almond Banana Crepes On this trip, students participated Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD with Miller Health Consulting, LLC in Close-Up’s instructor-led civics Makes 9-6” crepes Photo by Nancy Analoak and government workshops along Preparation Time: 20 Minutes BIG CITY TRIP— The group poses after seeing the play Freedom’s with over 130 other students from Difficulty Level: Easy Song at Ford’s Theater. across the nation. Ingredients: Crepes: 2 lg. Eggs 1 cup Milk, non-fat Obituary 1 cup Whole wheat bread flour tsp. Cinnamon 3 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 tsp. Vanilla Marie Ahwoluk Saclamana Akorak had fond memories of In late ‘70s she obtained her Gen- cup Water “Akorak” working for Modern Cleaners with eral Education Diploma and decided Akorak was born to Barbara her cousins so that she could help her to pursue a college education to be- Cream Filling: Ugatnaaq and John Berchmans parents provide for her siblings, she come a certified teacher. 4 oz. Cream cheese, low-fat (room   temperature)     Kokuluk Sr. on April 30, 1938 on was the oldest of nine. Akorak worked for several years cup Milk   King Island Alaska. Akorak married the love of her for Nome Public Schools at Nome 1 Tbsp. Instant sugar-free vanilla pudding      Akorak grew up on King Island life Michael Saclamana Sr. Decem- Elementary School as a bilingual in- mix     tsp. Vanilla   and moved to Nome with her family ber 16, 1961. Together they raised structor, as an Art and Culture in- when she was a teenager finishing up four children: Michael Jr., Jerome, structor at Nome Beltz High School Topping:     with an eighth grade education. Charlene and John. and finally before her retirement she 1 lg. Banana, sliced   !   " went back to being a bilingual in- cup Sliced almonds, toasted    # 1 Tbsp. Honey !   structor at Nome Elementary again.   $%!   & Directions: Akorak loved being around children $   and touched the lives of many stu- 1. Whisk together all the ingredients for the crepes: eggs, milk, flour, '   ( dents who grew to be close friends of cinnamon, olive oil, vanilla and )   * + her family. water. Set in the refrigerator while )   *  preparing the filling.   * # Akorak was very proud of her 2. In a mixing bowl, whip together , * & King Island culture and language, the cream cheese, milk, pudding which she shared with everyone. mix, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Akorak came from a large family, 3. Prepare the crepes by lightly spraying a non-stick pan with olive oil and placing it on the stove over medium heat. Using a ladle, spoon out about she leaves behind her cup of batter in the pan, spreading the liquid thin. Let cook for 30-45 seconds siblings: Charles Kokuluk, Robert before flipping over and cooking 20 more seconds. Remove the crepe from Kokuluk, Johanna Kane, and the pan and let cool on a wire rack. Repeat the process with the remaining William Kokuluk; her batter. 4. Spread the filling on each of the crepes. So serve, fold the crepe in half twice children: Michael, Jerome, Charlene and top with sliced bananas, almonds, and drizzled honey. and John Saclamana; niece Joan Kane, nephews John Kokuluk and

Christopher Hess; ©Miller Health Consulting, LLC grandchildren: Jeffrey, Derek, Gre- gory, Jessica, Aissonna, Keven and Jamie; great grandchildren: Victoria Simpson, JT Saclamana, Rebecca Kulukhon Slwooko, Jenna Sacla- Church Services mana and Michaela Saclamana as Marie Ahwoluk Saclamana well as her great-great grandchild Directory “Akorak” Natalie Simpson.

Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Aaron Cooper 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 Charles Brower Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Thrift Shop 4:00 to 5:00 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..    $)'    ### #,# Handicapped accessible ramp: North side River of Life Assembly of God #! %!#%%$%  405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 #%$%! %!)+$ ! % "!" Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Last Sunday of each month Worship: 6:00 p.m. ##) #$% #!# $#%+$ Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Pastor Austin Jones )!&#$! $!( 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 the Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-4870        Pastor Dan Ward Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 2.25.15 12 THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment Seawall NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT hospital and various other establishments to at- bal argument occurring on the east end of town, tempt to locate the individual. Approximately three Officers arrived on scene and a third party was MEDIA RELEASES hours later, the subject contacted NPD stating the gone on arrival and was the alleged one causing Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) 04/27/2015 through 05/03/2015 visit was extended for a few days longer than ex- the disturbance, the individuals were told to call pected, but was safe and will call family to inform NPD for further assistance if needed, no further is committed to providing quality health services Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- them. action taken. and promoting wellness suance of citations or the act of arrest does 08:20 pm, NPD CSO responded to the west 02:17 pm, NPD received a report of public in- not assign guilt to any identified party. side of town for the report of an intoxicated male decency, Officers arrived on scene and could not within our people and environment. During this period there were 166 calls for lying on the sidewalk. Andrew Ozenna was con- identify the alleged individual and everyone in the service received at the Nome Police Commu- tacted and was observed to be highly intoxicated. area was asked to leave, no further action taken. nications Center. 66 (39%) involved alcohol. Ozenna was able to stand and walk under his own 02:33 pm, NPD conducted a traffic stop on west Available position: There were 9 arrests made with 8 (88%) alco- power and refused medical treatment or trans- Front Street and the individual was given a verbal hol related. portation. During contact, two open bottles of al- warning for double parking and released on Recruitment Specialist NPD responded to 11 calls reporting intoxi- cohol were found on Ozenna’s person and he was scene. cated persons needing assistance. 1 was re- issued an Open Container citation prior to being 02:57 pm, NPD received a request to assist a Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: manded to AMCC as protective holds; and 4 released from the scene. child who was lost and could not find her way remained at the hospital for medical evalua- 10:14 pm, NPD officers, while conducting a se- home; officers arrived on scene and transported tion/treatment. curity check at a business on the west side of the child to their residence, no further action taken. • Friendly, outgoing personality with an ability to address groups of There were 17 ambulance calls and 0 fire calls town, observed Shelby Cordeiro, who was known 03:09 pm, NPD received a report of a barking during this period. to have an active arrest warrant. Cordeiro was animal on the east end of town that allegedly had people and conduct meetings placed under arrest and remanded to AMCC, been barking all day. Officers arrived on scene • Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of software ********************************************************* where she was held on $1,000 bail. and patrolled the general area and found no dogs barking, no further action taken. applications MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015 TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 03:43 pm, NPD received a report of verbal ha- • Capability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and 01:20 am, NPD was informed of an intoxicated 01:06 am, NPD responded to a report of some- rassment over a telephonic line, the reporting female causing a disturbance at a residence on one trespassing in a residence on the west side party was advised to seek the Nome Trial Courts meeting deadlines the east side of town. Upon arrival, the female in- of town. The investigation led to the arrest of for a restraining order if necessary, no further ac- • Excellent oral and written communication dicated that she was only gathering her belong- Michael Walker (5/26/1983) for Criminal Trespass tion taken. ings to be able to make it to work the next day. in the First Degree (DV) and Criminal Mischief in 04:29 pm, NPD received a report of reckless • Ability to establishing and maintaining cooperative working The female left upon request and no further action the Fifth Degree. Walker was transported to driving near Icyview and on the Nome Teller High- relationships within and without the department was necessary. AMCC and remanded to their custody. No bail way. Officers made contact with the minor on Greg 09:27 am, NPD received a report of a vehicle was set. Kruschek Avenue, he was issued a citation for op- pumping gas and neglecting to pay for it prior to 01:42 am, NPD responded to the west side of erating an ATV without an operator’s license and Minimum Requirements leaving the station. The subject was identified and town for a reported disturbance inside of an apart- released on scene, no further action taken. informed of the issue and agreed to return to the ment complex. Upon arrival, officers contacted 07:48 pm, NPD received a request of a welfare Education Degree station to sort out mistake. the two parties involved in the altercation and took check on a female who was on the west end of High School Diploma or equivalent 12:08 pm, NPD was notified of a subject who each statement. The report of the altercation will town. The female was contacted and she was had arrived in town a few days prior for a medical be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for brought to a safe place. No further police action Program appointment and had not been in contact with disposition. was required. Experience General (Non-supervisory): family in another village. Officers contacted the 12:26 pm, NPD responded to a report of a ver- 10:18 pm, NPD received a report of an intoxi- cated female outside of an establishment on the 5 year(s) west end of town. The female was taken to a res- Real Estate idence on the east end of town and left in the care Demonstrated high level administrative clerical of a sober adult. No further police action was re- experience and data entry in a confidential work setting, quired. 10:32 pm, NPD received a report of a vehicle experience in HR preferred theft and damage to the vehicle. This investigation Supervisory 0 year(s) is still ongoing. 10:59 pm, NPD received a request for an Must have both general and supervisory experience if agency assist at a hotel in town. NPD responded indicated. Nome Sweet Homes and assisted in transporting one individual to Nor- ton Sound Regional Hospital, they were left in the Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc.: 907-443-7368 care of Behavioral Health Services. PHR preferred ENERGY EFFICIENT NEAR HOSPITAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 2br/2ba, triple pane windows 00:39 am, NPD received a report of a distur- Starting pay $27.31 + DOE Quonset hut workshop bance on the west end of town. Officers arrived on Large lot, east end of town scene and transported the individual to AMCC for 1008 e 4TH Avenue - $235,000 For an application, detailed job description or more information, please contact us: a Title 47 hold. CHARMING WITH SAUNA 01:03 am, NPD received a report of a highly in- [email protected] House, Sauna, guest Cabin toxicated female sleeping outside of an establish- (907) 443-4573 Possible owner finance ment on the west end of town. Officers contacted (907) 443-2085 fax Pulju Subdivision - $138,000 Dawn Ozenna; she was arrested for Violating Conditions of Release. She was taken to AMCC, www.nortonsoundhealth.org DUPLEX 2x1BR Large lot, east end of town bail was set to $1000. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638 and Veteran Preferences. OWNER FINANCE 09:17 am, NPD conducted a traffic stop on the To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, 502 E 3rd Avenue - $65,000 west end of town on an ATV, the driver was issued a warning for driving an off road vehicle on a state NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check for all positions. NSHC is a drug 3 ACRE LOTS free workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass any highway and released on scene. Just off Beam Road 09:33 am, NPD conducted a traffic stop on the of the pre-employment requirements will not be considered for a position. Great views, power to lot AFFORDABLE LIVING 5.7.15 east end of town on a vehicle with expired tags. Lynden Way - $35,000 GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION Officers issued a citation to Kevin Briggs for oper- 4 ACRES OCEANFRONT Cute and whimsical 2 br home ating a vehicle with expired registration, and was Less than one mile from city center released on scene. Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) Panoramic views, electric available Large attached workshop 11:15 am, NPD conducted a traffic stop on is committed to providing quality health services Johanna Claim A - $175,000 Walking distance to everything! Front St. and William Kunnuk was issued a cita- Owners love this house and you will too! and promoting wellness BANK FORECLOSURE REO tion for double parking and was released on 2br home near rec center 400 Steadman St - $172,000 scene. within our people and environment. Will be auctioned May 12:56 pm, NPD received a report of loose ani- mals near the west end of town, Officers arrived MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE AT: www.nomesweethomes.com on scene and the animals were gone on arrival, Available position: no further action taken. 04:54 pm, NPD received a report of a loose parakeet bird flying into a house multiple times, of- Payroll Specialist ficers arrived on scene and ensured the bird was returned to the owner, who arrived on scene si- PURPOSE OF POSITION: multaneously, no further action taken. FORECLLOSU RE SALE 05:31 pm, NPD conducted a traffic stop on Provide timely and accurate payroll processing, maintaining the payroll Front St., and Johnny Weyiouanna Jr. was issued a citation for failure to provide motor vehicle in- systems and related data to comply with applicable federal, state and surance and was released on scene. local regulatory reporting requirements and corporate guidelines; Provide 10:14 pm, NPD received a request for a welfare Ma28y , 2015 at 10:00 A. M. check on a male who was intoxicated. NPD Dis- customer service to employees, management, benefit partners and patch made contact with the male via telephone. government agencies. He did not request any kind of assistance. No fur- Property Address: 305 East Tobuk Alley,e Nom , AK 9 9762 ther police assistance was required. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CREDENTIALS: THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015 Lot 19-B of th e Replat of Lots 16-7A, 1 -A, 1 8-A, 46 -A and 4 7-A, Block 00:31 am, NPD received a report that a child Education Degree has not returned home. Officers made contact with Bachelor’s, or Associated Degree, or American Payroll 67,ao Townsiiite of Nome, ccordiithng t th e the child a short time later. She was brought to her offfffiicial plat thereoff,, ffiiled under Plat No . 82-3, parents; no further police assistance was required. Association, National Association of Certified Public 00:34 am, NPD received a report that another Bookkeepers or other nationally recognized association, 2 Units/2 Bdrm , 1 Bt h/2 Bdrm, 1 Bt h , 2,240 Sq. Ft . child has not returned home. Officers made con- tact with the child a short time later. She was or High School Diploma brought to her parents; no further police assis- This property is not available ffoor viewing prior to sale tance was required. Program Accounting, Finance or Economics 2013 BPO $2999,,000.00 AS IISS 11:45 am, NPD impounded a medium sized Experience General (Non-supervisory): OPPEEENNIINNG BIIDD WWIIILLL BEGIINN AT $187,860.59 black lab; it was later claimed by Adem Boeck- mann who was issued a citation for unattended Amount: W/ Bachelors – 0 years exp. Cash or Certtiiiffied Funds Onllyy animal, no further action taken. W/ Associates – 1 year exp. Main entran ce to the NNoom e Courtthhouse,e, 113 FFrront Sttrreett,, NNoomee,, AK 02:26 pm, NPD impounded a medium sized Properties are sold “as is, where is”, no warranties expressed or implied lab/husky mix dog, it was later claimed by Melissa W/ National certification - 2 yrs. Meadows who was issued a citation for unat- For more inffoormation contact W/ High School Diploma – 3 yrs. as a payroll lead tended animal, no further action taken. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 907 -257-3395 03:39 pm, NPD received a request of assis- Supervisory 0 year(s) tance in locating a minor who had walked home Must have both general and supervisory experience if from school and has not made it home yet. Offi- cers searched the area and during the search the indicated. mother informed the Communications Center at Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc.: • Employment NPD she found her daughter; no further action was taken. N/A 06:32 pm, NPD impounded a large fluffy black and brown male dog. The owner, Leigh Rovzar, was later issued an Unattended Animal citation. Starting pay $27.31 + DOE The dog was released to the owner. No further po- lice assistance was required. For an application, detailed job description or more information, please contact us: 07:41 pm, NPD received a report of a motor ve- [email protected] hicle accident that occurred on the east end of (907) 443-4573 town. No injuries were reported, the accident oc- curred on private property. Parties involved were (907) 443-2085 fax instructed to contact their insurance companies. www.nortonsoundhealth.org No further police assistance was required. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638 and Veteran Preferences. 11:11 pm, NPD received a report of a male who To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, was in violation of his conditions. Officers made NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check for all positions. NSHC is a drug contact with James Bloomstrand at a residence on the east end of town. He was arrested for two free workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass any counts of Violating Conditions of Release and one of the pre-employment requirements will not be considered for a position. 5.7.15 count of Violating Conditions of Probation. He was NSEDC’’ss induustry partners are hiring. taken to AMCC; no bail was set.

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 Start your career as a fisherman or processor! 01:15 am, NPD officers made contact with four juveniles on the east end of town. All four juveniles were issued curfew citations. They were all re- Beyondour regionalseafood plants and turned to their residences and left in the care of For an application, responsible adults. No further police assistance vessels, NSEDCworks withanumber of was required. seafoodharvese tersand processersalloover visit wwww..nsedc.com 08:31 am, NPD received a report of a parked vehicle rolling down a personal driveway and strik- Alaska. If youareinterestedinemployment ing another vehicle. The victim had yet to report withoneofour partners, visitnsedc.coomfor Questions? the damage and the investigation into the collision informationandanapplication. Call (800)385-3190 NSEDC’s partnersareresponsible foremploymentdecisions. continued on page 13 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2015 13 • Seawall continued from page 12 08:09 pm, NPD responded to the west side of excess. Nelson was placed under arrest for As- the Second Degree. Lena was transported to observed to be highly intoxicated. They required town for the report of a physical altercation be- sault in the Fourth Degree on a Peace Officer and AMCC where she was held on $1,000 bail. assistance with standing and was transported to tween two individuals; both had fled prior to offi- Violating his Order and Conditions of Release. 10:08 am, NPD responded to the west side of the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for evaluation is ongoing. cers’ arrival. Witnesses identified the suspect and Nelson was transported to AMCC and was held on town to a business reporting a person was refus- due to their high level of intoxication. Once med- 10:06 am, NPD received a report of a black later the reported victim. The suspect was not $1,500 bail. ing to leave. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the ically cleared, they were provided transportation to spray-painted bicycle with a 16” frame being stolen able to be located, but the victim was contacted 01:41 am, NPD responded to a business on the male, who left on request and was given a Crimi- their home. from a residence on the north side of town. The later and indicated that no injuries were sustained west side of town for a requested welfare check nal Trespass warning. 05:27 pm, NPD received a report of a pickup owners called back at a later date informing NPD and maintained that the altercation was only ver- on a patron who was reported to be highly intoxi- 02:37 pm, NPD received a report of money hitting a road sign and knocking it over on the east that the bike had been located. bal in nature. No further action or assistance was cated. Upon arrival, the subject of the check was being stolen from a person’s wallet inside of a res- side of town. The driver of the vehicle was located 12:27 pm, NPD responded to a residence on requested by the victim. found to be well within control and did not require idence on the east side of town. A suspect has and no damage was found to the truck. A further the east side of town for the report of a cell phone 08:20 pm, NPD was informed of a minor who any further assistance. been identified and the investigation is ongoing. inspection of the sign indicated it had only been being stolen. Upon arrival, the homeowner al- had run away from their residence on the east side 02:54 am, NPD responded to a reported assault 02:40 pm, NPD CSO responded to west side of lightly placed in the ground from previous damage. lowed officers to search the residence, wherein the of town. Officers contacted the juvenile, after a taking place on the west side of town. Upon ar- town on the report of an intoxicated person un- No further action was taken. phone was not able to be located. A suspect has brief search of the area, at a local event with a rel- rival, the assault was found to have occurred at conscious on the ground. The individual was con- 06:05 pm, NPD and NVAD responded to the been identified and the investigation is ongoing for ative. The juvenile was left in the care of the rela- another residence, where the reported victim had tacted and observed to be intoxicated, but awake east side of town on the report of male suffering a the theft. tive and attempts to contact the reporting party been having a dialogue with another male. The and standing upon contact. They refused medical seizure. The male was contacted, and transported 01:24 pm, NPD was informed of bicycle that informing them of the resolution were unsuccess- investigation also led to the arrest of Lena Elachik treatment or Police assistance and were released to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital by the was being brought to the station that appeared to ful. for Violating her Order and Conditions of Release, on scene after being given a DOLP warning. Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department. have been spray-painted. Upon arrival, Officers 08:45 pm, NPD responded to a residence on which prohibited the consumption of alcohol. 03:01 pm, NPD CSO responded to west side of were able to identify the bicycle and returned it to the north side of town for the report of a minor Charging documents will be forwarded to the Dis- town on the report of an unconscious person on continued on page 14 the owner. being harassed by another juvenile. Investigation trict Attorney for Eugene Kost for Harassment in the sidewalk. The individual was contacted and 01:55 pm, NPD officers were dispatched to the revealed that the issue has been ongoing for some Adult Probation Office for the report of Reva time and the parent of the victim was provided in- Boolowon arriving intoxicated in violation of her formation regarding protective orders. The re- probation conditions. Officers transported ported suspect was also contacted in the presence Boolowon to AMCC, where she was remanded for of parents regarding the allegations and warned the violation and held without bail. regarding the conduct. 07:46 pm, NPD responded to the west side of town for the report of a four-wheeler accident. SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 Upon arrival, officers contacted a father and son 00:18 am, NPD responded to assist EMS with a who were in the process of attempting to get the report of an intoxicated female needing assistance four-wheeler out of the river. Further investigation on the west side of town. Officers arrived first and revealed that the son had been driving the four- attempted to assist the person until EMS arrived wheeler on the shoulder of the road, hit a bump, and took over care of the subject. lost control and fell off the ATV, which continued, 00:41 am, NPD was contacted by an intoxi- on its own, into the river. No medical attention was cated individual while assisting EMS on a call on necessary and the juvenile driver was issued a the west side of town. The individual, identified as warning regarding the requirement for an Alaska David Nelson, continued to have dialogue with Driver License to operate an ATV on any roadways EMS and NPD staff on scene, which eventually within town. The four-wheeler was extricated with- escalated to Nelson assaulting an officer. Nelson out further issue and no damage or injuries were was also found to be on current conditions of re- reported. lease that prohibited the consumption of alcohol to

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE NORTON SOUND/BERING STRAIT REGIONAL PLANNING TEAM MEETING NSHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Tuesday, May 12, 2015 (9:00 a.m.) City Council Chambers Notice is hereby given that the Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) Board of Nome Directors is scheduled to meet May 12-14, 2015 at the New Hospital 3rd Floor Conference Room #306/308 located at 1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue in Nome, Alaska The ADF&G announces the Norton Sound/Bering Strait from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Regional Planning Team (NSBS RPT) will meet Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 9:00 am in Nome at the City Council Portions of the meeting may be conducted in executive session. The public is invited to Chambers. The topic of the meeting will be continuing the attend the meetings. Testimony from the public may be limited. Members of the public update of the regional comprehensive salmon plan. The wishing to receive information or a copy of the agenda may contact the Administration meeting is open to public attendance and participation. Office at (907) 443-3226 as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours before the meeting so that arrangements may be made. For additional information please call 907-465-4235 or email [email protected] 4.30,5.7.15 If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, please contact (907) 443-3226 as soon as possible, but no later than three days before the meeting to ensure that any necessary accommodations

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Photos by Diana Haecker LONG LINE— With artistic bowls in hand, a hungry crowd is deciding on which soup to SOUP KITCHEN— John Baker was one of several volunteers to serve up more than 20 deli- try. UAF's Northwest Campus faculty and ceramic artisans have completed hand crafted ce- cous soups during last Saturday’s Soup-er Bowl. This year’s proceeds went to the Nome Boys ramic bowls that are filled with soup. People got to take the bowls home for future dinners. and Girls Club.

STIRRING THE POT— Annie Blandford volunteered serving, heating and helping out dur- ENJOY— Daisy Chiskok was one of the Rotary Club volunteers to serve soup to a full house ing last Saturday’s Soup-er Bowl event at the Nome-Beltz High School cafeteria. Over 20 during Saturday’s Soup-er Bowl. soups were served in handcrafted bowls. Court

Week ending 5/1 State of Alaska v. Samantha Iyapana (12/15/94); Order of State of Alaska v. Jackson Mokiyuk (3/8/63); Assault 4; DV; position: Guilty Conviction After Guilty Plea; Conviction Ordered Civil Discharge After Suspended Imposition of Sentence; CTN 001: Date of Violation: 2/16/15; 270 days, 210 days suspended; Un- Set Aside: Yes; Discharge Order: The court preciously entered Atwood, Ann v. Tocktoo, Harry; Civil Protective Order Assault 4° - Recklessly Injury; Original Disposition: Guilty Con- suspended 60 days CTS and defendant appears to be time a judgment of conviction in this case and placed the defendant Jones, SR., William P. v. Jones, Robert W.; Civil Protective Order viction After Guilty Plea; Conviction Ordered Set Aside: Yes; Dis- served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Of- on probation, suspending imposition of sentence; The period of Minor Party v. Obruk, Sergie; Civil Protective Order charge Order: The court preciously entered a judgment of fice, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid probation has expired without the court imposing sentence and Csiki, David A - Old Name; Jones, David A - New Name; Change conviction in this case and placed the defendant on probation, through this court within 10 days; Probation until 4/30/17; Shall defendant is entitled to be discharged under the provisions of of Name suspending imposition of sentence; The period of probation has comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to AS 12.55.085(d) and Criminal Rule 35.2; IT IS ORDERED that Small Claims expired without the court imposing sentence and defendant is warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of pro- the case is closed and he defendant is discharged by the court Peacock, Lahka and Peacock, Debbie, d/b/a Alaska Prepaid entitled to be discharged under the provisions of AS bation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not contact, di- without imposition of sentence; ORDER RE SET-ASIDE: IT IS Card, LLC v. Savetilik, Donna; Small Claims Less Than $2500 12.55.085(d) and Criminal Rule 35.2; IT IS ORDERED that the rectly or indirectly, or return to the residence of Lucinda Toolie. FURTHER ORDERED that: Judgment of conviction is hereby Wilson, Johnny and Wilson, Jonathan v. Walker, Jason; Small case is closed and he defendant is discharged by the court with- State of Alaska v. Kordova Gipson (6/7/00); Notice of Dis- set aside for the charge(s) noted above, and a copy of this Order Claims out imposition of sentence; ORDER RE SET-ASIDE: IT IS FUR- missal; Repeat MCA / 04.16.050(c); Filed by the DAs Office shall serve as the defendant’s certificate pursuant to AS Credit Union 1 v. Noyakuk, Leah M.; Small Claims THER ORDERED that: Judgment of conviction is hereby set 5/1/15. 12.55.085(e); Date: 5/1/15, Judge Timothy D. Dooley. Criminal aside for the charge(s) noted above, and a copy of this Order State of Alaska v. Connie Dora Olanna (11/16/90); Order of State of Alaska v. Steven D. Walluk (1/11/61); Dismissal; shall serve as the defendant’s certificate pursuant to AS Discharge After Suspended Imposition of Sentence; CTN 001: Count I: Assault 4°; Filed by the DAs Office 4/27/15. 12.55.085(e); Date: 4/27/15, Judge Robert Lewis. AS11.71.040(a)(2): Cntrld Subs 4- Deli 1+ Oz VIA; Original Dis- • Seawall continued from page 13 mal’s release. 03:41 pm, NPD responded to a report of an in- called to a home on the east side of Nome on the cited for the Open Container and was provided toxicated female that was in care of several chil- report that a lady was refusing to leave the outside transportation to the NEST for the night. SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 dren on the west side of town. Officers arrived and porch. Investigation revealed that Leanna 09:25 pm, NPD was informed of a black and 00:40 am, NPD officers were informed of an in- contacted the caregiver, who was found to be Apassingok was intoxicated and in violation of her brown dog that was running loose on the east side 10:31 pm, NPD responded to the east side of toxicated person lying on the ground on the west highly intoxicated and the sole care-giver of the conditions of release. Apassingok was later re- of town. The reporting party was able to capture town on the report of a male causing a disturbance side of town. Upon arrival, the male was provided children. Katcheak was cited for Endangering the manded at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Cen- the dog and bring it the station, where it was in the street. They were contacted and observed to transportation to his residence without further Welfare of a Child in the Second Degree and the ter where bail was set at $1000. placed in the Animal Shelter pending an owner be highly intoxicated. They admitted to drinking issue. children were left in the care of a sober caregiver. 08:30 pm, NPD was informed of a loose brown claiming it. alcohol and yelling. The individual was provided 01:00 am, NPD officers, while on routine patrol, 03:48 pm, NPD was dispatched to a residence and white dog running loose on the north side of 09:50 pm, NPD received a report of an intoxi- transportation to a friend’s home and given a observed a group of juveniles on the west side of on the west side of town for the report of intoxi- town. Upon arrival in the area, the dog was cap- cated male leaning against the hood of a vehicle warning for Disorderly Conduct. town. The five juveniles were contacted and trans- cated male causing a disturbance in the home. tured and taken to the Nome Police Department on the east side of town. Officers arrived and the 10:58 pm, NPD Officers conducted a traffic stop ported to their respective residences, where they Upon arrival and further investigation, the male, Animal Shelter. If you, or anyone you know, are individual requested medical attention. They were on a vehicle on the east side of town. The driver were left in the care of their guardians and warned identified as Jeremy Iyapana, was found to have missing a small dog matching this general de- provided transportation to the Norton Sound Re- was found to have only an instructional permit and for Curfew. placed a member of the household in fear of phys- scription, please call the Nome Police Department gional Hospital for medical evaluation. No further was told to park the vehicle and not to drive with- 03:20 am, a cab driver arrived at the Nome Po- ical injury. Iyapana was subsequently arrested at (907) 443-5262. action was necessary. out a driver over the age of 21 with at least one lice Department with customers refusing to pay and remanded to AMCC for Assault in the Fourth 08:40 pm, a Good Samaritan arrived at the 10:47 pm, NPD was dispatched to an apart- year of driving experience. No further action their fare. The two individuals were contacted and Degree, Domestic Violence, where he was held Nome Police Department with a debit card found ment complex on the west side of town for the re- taken. paid the fare upon request of Officers, then pro- without bail. in an undisclosed location in town. The owner was port of a possible domestic disturbance. Upon 11:52 pm, NPD officers observed a dog running vided transportation to their respective residences 07:14 pm, NPD received a report of a stolen bi- notified and the card was returned without further arrival and further investigation, one of the occu- down the street without an owner present. The without further issue. cycle from the east side of town. Within two hours, issue. pants’ children had fallen on the floor while playing dog was caught and brought back to the Nome 10:02 am, NPD received a report of a bicycle the reporting party called back stating that the bi- 08:56 pm, NPD received a report of an intoxi- and no disturbance was found. No further police Police Department and a notice was sent out in an being stolen from the east side of town. Later that cycle was located and provided descriptions of the cated male lying in the road aon the west side of assistance was required. attempt to find the owner. The next afternoon, afternoon, the reporting party called to inform persons possibly responsible. The investigation is town. Upon arrival, Officers contacted and identi- Thomas Ilmar called to claim his dog and was is- Nome Police Department that the bicycle was re- ongoing. fied the male as Joseph Kakik, who had an open sued an Animal at Large Citation prior to the ani- covered from a residence several blocks away. 07:52 pm the Nome Police Department was container of alcohol in his possession. Kakik was SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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High School/Junior High athletes mentor young wrestlers Photos by Sarah Miller By Sarah Miller years. We hope to be able to do this wrestlers knew about or expected to READY? (top left)— Cody Tocktoo gets ready to get a hold of his sister Nome Elementary School stu- again in the future,” said Erickson. be supported, so when they found Madison Tocktoo. dents showed off their wrestling The clinic was provided financial out it was a pleasant surprise and ad- prowess in tournament last week that support by the CAMP department at ditional reward for mentoring GOT YOU (top right)— Natalie Tobuk shows good form while wrestling was the culminating event of a the hospital. younger students in shared interests. an opponent from the black team. month-long wrestling clinic taught The older students received a The older wrestlers also learned how by junior and high school senior monetary stipend for their work with they can give back to a community ROUGH SPORT (bottom right)— Kids used different techniques and wrestlers. Corey Erickson, the Ele- the clinic. However, this came as a that gives them so much as we are al- styles while trying to get the upper hand on their opponent. mentary School PE teacher organ- surprise to the students, who volun- ways fundraising for school spon- ized the off-season clinic at the teered before they knew they would sored sports and activities,” Erickson LITTLE WRESTLERS (bottom left)— Both the black and the blue team urging of his son Leif. “It was an be receiving the stipend. “None of commented. wrestlers pose for a picture with their coaches. idea I had to get younger kids into the junior high and high school wrestling. They always get to see us older kids wrestling at tournaments. I wanted to give them a chance to understand the sport and get to like it REGISTER NOW the way I do,” said Leif. For the first three weeks, the high school students demonstrated wrestling moves for the younger stu- dents, ran drills and coached them as the younger athletes practiced on each other. In the final event, the children were divided into two teams and paired in bouts according to weight. Each team was coached by one of the varsity wrestlers, Leif and Emery Booshu, who coached and cheered their team on from the sidelines. Other student athletes in junior and senior high served as referees, timekeepers and scorekeepers dur- ing the bouts. Parents were encouraged to at- tend the clinics as well as the final event. For Corey Erickson, the clinic served two purposes. In addition to building interest in the sport among the younger students, it also pro- vided older students with a valuable opportunity to develop leadership, organizational and mentoring skills. Erickson was able to recruit quite a few athletes to assist with the clinic. In addition to Leif Erickson and Emery Booshu, other participants in- cluded John Gilder, J.J. Marble, Leif Erikson, Emery Booshu, Starr Erik- son, Ben Cross, Sam Cross, Owen Hebel, Kenneth Hafner and Oliver Hoogendorn. “It was a wonderful time and ex- perience for all who were involved, including the parents of the little 10% discount off any published fares, valid on any flights to Nome and is directional. wrestlers. It’s something I’ve been Valid dates: May 20 – June 7. More info on RPC registration link. wanting to do for the past several