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VOLUME CXIV NO. 29 July 17, 2014 Council approves Richard Foster Building construction, puts booze and tobacco tax on ballot By Sandra L. Medearis Richard Foster Building. sought more funds. McLain Museum and Beringia to Repair contract The Nome Common Council took The project will showcase the Car- The project manager, architects open and operate within available They saved further consideration up some issues Monday they had rie M. McLain Museum, the library and general contractor cooperated in funds. on a disputed contract for repairing found controversial in the past and and Kawerak’s Beringia Culture and value engineering exercises that re- The Council gave the Richard the City’s light duty and emergency got through them maintaining kind Science Center. duced the construction cost by ap- Foster Building the go-head with the vehicles for a work session. They spirits and light hearts. Cost of the work had been pen- proximately $700,000, bringing the lion’s share of funding secured. continued to deny low bidder Trinity The Council caused spectators to ciled in at $12.2 million and awarded figure down to $10.5 million and re- Sails the contract even though the clap their hands when it passed a res- to SKW, but the Council had held off ducing the overall cost to just under Tax increase on ballot City’s attorney, Patrick Munson, in a olution giving contractor ASRC on giving the starting flag while proj- $19 million. In other business, the Council ap- memo to the Council said awarding SKW Eskimo a notice to proceed ect managers looked for savings The current plan allows for all proved putting a tax increase on al- of the contract to the low bidder was with the construction phase of the through value engineering and three entities, the library, Carrie M. cohol and cigarettes before the a separate issue from a possible land voters on the October municipal bal- lot. continued on page 4 Diomede sees passen- ger flights restored

By Diana Haecker 44 weeks per year, routed Nome to The ink is dry on contracts be- Diomede to Wales to Diomede to tween Erickson Helicopters Inc., Nome, with four-seat B-105 heli- Kawerak Inc. and the U.S. Dept. of copters,” reads the document. Transportation to restore regularly The story of helicopter transporta- scheduled passenger flights between tion to and from Little Diomede is Little Diomede and the mainland. long and complicated, said Alaska Going into its third year of sched- Dept. of Transportation planner Rich uled passenger flights by helicopter Sewell. Little Diomede residents for – fixed wing airplanes can fly only years had only the unreliable possi- during springtime when the sea ice bility to catch a ride to or from the has set up firmly enough to double island by a helicopter under contract as a runway – the program hit a few to deliver U.S. postal mail. While it weeks delay. was relatively easy to get a seat on a When the fiscal year ended on flight from Diomede to either Wales June 30, paperwork had not been fi- or Nome – with mail delivered, the nalized to offer a seamless transition helicopter was empty – return trips to the new fiscal year and a new con- often were impossible. tract. Essential Air Services, a govern- Not until July 8 did the U.S. DOT ment program that subsidizes air issue an order to finalize the neces- transportation to rural communities, sary contracts. did not offer a way out because Lit- The Department has chosen Er- tle Diomede was not on a list that of- Photo by Bret Hanson ickson Helicopters and Kawerak Inc. fered regularly scheduled air service GONE FISHING— Ayuu Roesch and Amber Koutchak proudly carry their catch, during last weekend’s to provide air transportation to in 1978. Unalakleet Humpy Derby in memory of Anna Natiqaq Etageak. See story and more photos on page 8. Diomede, from July 1, 2014 through Being on the list would’ve made June 30, 2015. “The service is to Diomede eligible for the program. consist of one round trip per week, continued on page 5 Musk ox pose complex problem for biologists to solve By Sandra L. Medearis against the wild animals carrying the him they like having the animals Musk oxen entering the city limits sharp horns. around, Gorn said. of Nome and hanging out in parks, This was the gist of a discussion Many welcome the animals for yards, roadsides, airport and gardens with state Fish and Game biologist photo opportunities and show and have generated many questions and Tony Gorn. tell for visiting relatives. one big fact. Biologists are looking for an an- Concerning fish and game man- That fact is that a solution to man- swer he said. agement, 15 years as a state biologist age the squat, hairy guests is com- Moving them is not working, be- has show there are always polarized plicated, complex and elusive. cause the animals won’t stay put. Bi- opinions, Gorn observed—not just The question has divided opinion ologists have considered thinning the with musk oxen, but also with other into more stances than just for or musk ox population in the area. They species. may have to concentrate on the pred- Some people want the musk ox ators that make the musk ox come to gone right now; others do not want On the Web: town for shelter. state Fish and Game to do anything For now, it seems humans will too aggressive. Some people think www.nomenugget.net have to coexist and use some com- about extreme encounters between E-mail: mon sense in sharing the community. humans and bears—maulings—and [email protected] The human population, for its part, think musk ox are great. has shown a variety of feelings. Some find the survivors from the Some dog owners fear and hate Pleistocene period just downright an- the musk oxen because the animals noying. Photo by Patty Andersen have injured or killed dogs with their “A bunch of them came into my GOOD FENCES—A fenced enclosure in the yard of the Witrowsky horns, goring them, even driving in yard, ate all my flowers and then home in Icy View thwarted an attempt by a musk ox to get to their dog. their horns and flipping pets into the rubbed their asses against my The musk ox did bend a metal fence post. The state Dept. of Fish and air. Game advises residents to put up chain link fences that are secured ef- Still, some dog owners have told continued on page 16 fectively to stop nuisance muskox. 2 THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Voter registration deadline is coming up More early voting sites established in region Sunday, July 20 marks the dead- “Changes made after July 20, in- The Alaska Federation of Natives, AFN. “The team’s next efforts will A voter is eligible to vote early if the line to register to vote, update voter cluding party affiliation changes, the ANCSA Regional Association be to continue non-partisan voter voter is voting at the Regional Elec- registration or change political party will not be effective for the August and Get Out The Native Vote in co- registration, and to educate voters on tions Office where the voter is regis- affiliation for the upcoming August 19 primary.” operation with the Division of Elec- the issues and candidate races.” tered and if the voter’s registration 19 primary election. The Division of Voter registration applications are tions established new absentee When voting absentee in-person, record is active and current. Since Elections office in Nome will be available at any Division of Elec- in-person and early voting sites the voter’s eligibility to vote is veri- the voter’s eligibility to vote could be open this coming weekend to assist tions regional office, at municipal throughout the state. Statewide, 128 fied after the voter is issued a ballot. verified, the voter simply signs a cer- voters. It will open on Saturday, July clerks’ offices, at the Division of villages were added to the list. Since the voter’s eligibility cannot be tificate and the voted ballot is placed 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Motor Vehicles and at public li- These voting sites were estab- verified at the time of voting, the directly into the ballot box. Sunday, July 20 from 12 p.m. to 4 braries. Registration applications are lished in villages that either did not voter’s voted ballot is placed inside In the Norton Sound and Bering Strait p.m. for voter registration. also available on the Division of have one or needed to reestablish an absentee voting envelope prior to region new absentee early voting sites are The division also accepts voter Elections website at www.elec- themselves officially with the state. being placed in the ballot box. When Brevig Mission, Buckland, Deering, registration applications submitted tions.alaska.gov. “This is just one step in ensuring voting early, the voter’s eligibility to Diomede, Elim, Gambell, Golovin, by mail, fax, or e-mail. Koyuk, Point Hope, Point Lay, Savoonga, The party affiliation on a voter’s the Native community is able to ex- vote is verified at the time of voting “I encourage Alaskans not to wait Shaktoolik, Shishmaref, St. Michael, record on July 20 will determine ercise our fundamental right to vote,” through the Division of Elections to register or make a change to your Stebbins, Teller, Wales and White Moun- which political party ballot a voter is said Julie Kitka, President of statewide voter registration system. registration,” said Division of Elec- eligible to receive during the primary tain. tions Director Gail Fenumiai. election. Oil Taxes and Corruption: Why vote YES to repeal SB21? By Dr. Tim Tilsworth rel—a whopping 69 percent increase. Wow, that’s cer- Letters One compelling factor is the despicable politics of how tainly suspicious, folks! Dear Nome Nugget, you people, my wife and I would be SB21 came to be. Two employees of ConocoPhillips Escalated expenses sparked the $2.1 billion state rev- My wife and I would like to ex- having a hard time trying to get this (Senator Meyer and Senator Micciche) voted to pass enue shortfall—not ACES. Those expenses may be, and press our thanks to Harry Muktoyuk, food because of our health. We thank SB21, giving their employer huge tax breaks. That’s may not be, legitimate. But who knows? The state ap- Glen Iyahuk, Gay Sheffield and hus- you from our hearts. May the Lord clearly a conflict of interest, folks—a symptom of cor- parently hasn’t completed timely industry audits since band, Wilfred Anowlic and crew, provide you with more. What you ruption. Legislators said, “Hey, we followed the rules.” 2007. If the state doesn’t know where it’s been, how can and to Irene Kakaruk and her partner. give will come back. That’s a big, big problem. Had those ConocoPhillips em- it forecast where it’s going? It’s a ship without a rudder. These individuals recently shared a Sincerely, ployees not voted, SB21 would have failed, there would When oil is at $100/barrel, I’m unaware of any other variety of different foods with us in- Vince and Betsy Pikonganna be no referendum, and they wouldn’t have wasted your place in the world where the industry deducts expenses cluding seal, walrus, fish and eggs. Nome, AK 99762 time and money. It’s dirty politics any way you cut it. and still makes $30/barrel profit. While SB21 may give Thank you very much. Without Even still, the legislature has turned a blind eye to re- a $5/barrel tax break for “new” oil, it does not offset the vising its ethics rules. It’s utter nonsense that our legis- billions generated by ACES. And don’t forget—the in- lators can get away with this. You should be very upset! dustry owns the pipeline, charges themselves a fee, and Letters to the editor must be signed and include an It’s unacceptable that they won’t police themselves, so then deducts it as expenses, to transport the oil. Isn’t that you must do it for them! “double dipping?” Further, much of their capital invest- address and phone number. Thank you notes and For years arguments were that declining production ment and exploration have been bought and paid for by political endorsements are considered ads. was caused by ACES, there were few jobs, little drilling, the state of Alaska. and little capital investment on the North Slope. Someone Some want you to believe it’s anti-business to vote for even suggested repeal of SB21 would put the gas line at the repeal of SB21. Absolutely not! It’s courageous to risk. That’s fear mongering at its worst. All these argu- tell government and business that they’re wrong. Big Oil ments have fallen by the wayside. Now you’re being told controls 90 percent of the North Slope oil production and Editorial SB21 is causing a huge capital investment on the North the industry is needed for our economy. But we don’t Slope. What you’re not told is that much of that invest- need to “give away the farm.” The oil industry and “spe- ment was in Big Oil’s plans for years. SB21 supporters cial interest” groups are spending millions to buy the Kicking the Koch Problem point out the millions of dollars and extra jobs it will gen- farm—and your vote. And, believe it or not, they’ll The multi-billionaire Koch brothers are spending big bucks on po- erate while blatantly ignoring the billions generated by deduct those millions too. litical advertising. They are trying to call the shots on getting their ACES. Hmm, billions versus millions. How many extra It’s crystal clear who owns Alaska—the oil industry wingding reactionary cronies into political office by trying to re-write jobs would billions create? and the politicians they support, including Governor Sean history. They are bombarding television audiences with such nega- Recently, Goldsmith from ISER (funded by Northrim Parnell, who was complicit with these actions. There are tive and downright ugly ads that it makes viewers leap out of their Bank) suggested that critics said SB 21 caused the $2.1 ways, which I will address following SB21’s repeal, to chairs to leave the room and inspect their refrigerators. billion drop in the 2014 oil revenues. Is that the best end this veiled corruption and improve ACES. Do their political strategists think the voting public is stupid? Well, Northrim and Goldsmith could do for $100,000? We We’re smart enough, folks, to see through the slick, yes they do. They may be banking on our gullibility and ignorance, don’t contend any such thing—that drop was caused by deceptive ad campaign funded by the oil industry and its but we can close their account. What motivates these brothers to try a mature oil field and inflated industry expenses. I could lobbying friends. to buy our votes? Why do they hide behind such patriotic sounding have told them that for nothing. Let’s take back ownership of our state. Vote YES to names as Americans for Preserving our Heritage, blah, blah and com- The oil industry deducts expenses before paying taxes. repeal SB21. mie kicking? Because they can. Because we let them. Because we The more expenses they claim, the less taxes they pay. Dr. Tim Tilsworth is a 44-year resident of Alaska, a are complaisant. Because we are too lazy to seek the truth. If oil is $100/barrel and they claim $40/barrel expenses, registered professional engineer, and is Professor Emer- Will we let our votes be bought or will we show them our votes are then they only pay taxes on $60/barrel. In 2011, the in- itus of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University not for sale? Will we let the purveyors of ignorance call the shots? dustry deducted expenses of $29.57/barrel and three of Alaska. He has authored a number of articles about Letʼs let the Koch brothers and their buddies know that Alaskans can years later, in 2014, expenses had jumped to $49.88/bar- ACES and SB21. tell fact from fiction no matter how much it is wrapped in the flag in the name of phony patriotism. 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Compiled by Diana Haecker effective wildlife monitoring tech- tourism marketing programs,” said gist, marine mammal specialists, and According to the collaborative niques to track Arctic populations Senator McGuire. volunteers—arrived on the scene, Southeast Alaska humpback whale Coast Guard rescues face great challenges, including the The board will be comprised of a they saw an exposed jawbone and database, she’s had five calves be- boaters near Kotzebue remoteness and associated logistical minimum of 21 members with 18 the fracture was immediately appar- tween 1982 and 2005, and has at The Coast Guard, Alaska State constraints of accessing wildlife. In members recommended by the ent. The team collected various tis- least three grand-calves. Troopers, Kotzebue local search and this study, scientists evaluated high- Alaska Travel Industry Association, sue and organ samples from the “She was seen regularly in Glacier rescue and the crew of the tug Naniq resolution satellite imagery to track one member from DCEED, one carcass, including stomach contents. Bay and Icy Strait,” added Janet responded to a disabled vessel near the distribution and abundance of member from the House, and one Analysis of the eye and ear plug Neilson, also with Glacier Bay’s Kotzebue, last Wednesday. polar bears on a small island in member from the Senate. should tell scientists her age. Humpback Whale Monitoring Pro- Alaska State Troopers contacted northern Canada in an attempt to de- SB194 does not change how This particular humpback was first continued on page 4 Coast Guard 17th District command velop a tool to monitor these difficult tourism marketing is currently documented in Glacier Bay in 1975. center watchstanders to request aerial to reach populations. funded or how expenditures are assistance to help locate three Specifically, the authors examined made by DCCED. It simply formal- women and a child aboard a disabled satellite images of the island with a izes the board as being an important 24-foot aluminum Harbercraft. The high density of bears, during the ice- part of the process in the develop- mariners were traveling from Buck- free summer and compared the im- ment of a marketing plan for the land to Kotzebue when the weather ages to aerial and ground surveys State. As part of this, the public turned bad. They attempted to return collected on different dates. The esti- members of the board serve at no to Buckland but ran out of gas. The mate of 90 bears based on satellite cost to the State. Naniq crew provided gas and a bat- imagery was similar to an abundance “Tourism continues to be a grow- tery to the disabled vessel and es- estimate of 100 bears made from an ing, renewable industry that is the corted them back to Kotzebue. aerial survey conducted a few days second largest employer in the state. A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak earlier. These findings support satel- More than 1.9 million visitors came MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew had lite imagery as a tool for monitoring to Alaska last year spending over launched and were conducting a polar bears on land, which could po- $1.8 billion,” said Senator McGuire. search of the area when Alaska State tentially be applied to other Arctic “This bill is an important step in con- Troopers reported the crew of the tug wildlife. The authors suggest that tinuing the growth of one of our most Naniq had located the missing further automated detection develop- important economic cornerstones.” boaters. ments and testing in different land- The Jayhawk helicopter crew ren- scapes may provide information Ship strike kills humpback dezvoused with the crew of the tug about benefits for large-scale appli- whale and barge Naniq who reported the cation of the technology. Some knew her as Max, or Ae- vessel had lost power and run out of quorea, or simply #539. She had a Photo by Ed Lyman, NOAA, Permit #932-1905-196 gas. New board to boost tourism long sighting history in Southeast WHALE NECROPSY—NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region Marine Mam- The helicopter crew remained on in Alaska Alaska, dating back to 1975, but will mal Stranding Coordinator Aleria Jensen measures the length of a fe- scene while the Naniq crew assisted Governor Sean Parnell signed be seen no more. A team of nine trav- the disabled boaters. Senate Bill 194, which creates the eled by boat to a beach near Funter male humpback whale during a necropsy near Funter Bay last week, “This case illustrates how invalu- Alaska Tourism Marketing Board Bay last Thursday to perform a while University of Alaska Fairbanks marine biology graduate student able good Samaritans and our local within the Department of Com- necropsy on the 48-foot female Suzie Teerlink holds the other end of the line. and state agencies are to the Coast merce, Community, and Economic humpback whale. Guard,” said Adam De Rocher, a Development (DCCED). “The idea “The left mandible was fractured watchstander at Coast Guard behind this board is to get the true and the right mandible was traumat- 17th District command center. experts of the industry together to ically dislocated from the cranium,” “Without our partners we wouldn’t make sure we are spending our said Dr. Kathy Burek of Alaska Vet- COMMUNITY CALENDAR have been able to locate and provide money wisely and effectively while erinary Pathology Services as lead assistance to the mariners in their getting the benefit of this true ex- veterinarian on the necropsy. “The time of need.” pertise without any cost to the State,” cause of death was determined to be Thursday, July 17 Weather at the time of the incident said Senator Lesil McGuire. “Hav- ship strike.” *15th Annual Poor Man’s Beach Anvil City Square 2:00 p.m. was reported as 3- to 5-foot seas and ing significant tourism marketing ex- A charter operator reported the Gold Panning Contest 17 mph winds. perience and knowledge from the floating whale on Tuesday, July 1. *Weekly Women’s Circle Prematernal Home 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. private sector at the table is very ben- NOAA Fisheries Protected Re- *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Port Comm. 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Six indigenous groups, in- port infrastructure at Port Clarence. Last week, the Alaska State opment in the Arctic. One of the Leona Aglukkaq and the U.S. De- cluding the Inuit Circumpolar Coun- “It is not just development,” Schu- Chamber of Commerce and the three Alaskans selected is Gail Schu- partment of State asked the Alaska cil, have permanent observer status. bert added. “In rural Alaska we still Alaska Arctic Policy Commission bert, president and CEO of the Chamber and the AAPC to select In May 2015, the U.S. will as- rely on our subsistence economy. We picked three Alaskan business peo- Bering Straits Native Corporation. three Alaska representatives. The sume a two-year chairmanship of the can’t stop development but we can ple to represent Alaska on the newly Lori Davey, general manager, Fair- AEC is an advisory council to the Arctic Council. try to ensure that policy makers lis- formed Arctic Economic Council. weather, LLC and Bruce Harland, Arctic Council, an intergovernmen- Chuck Greene, vice president ten to our concerns and protect our According to a press release from the vice president Business Develop- tal group comprised of the eight cir- Community and Regional Affairs, subsistence way of life.” AAPC, the Council is intended to ment, Crowley Marine Services, Inc. cumpolar Arctic nations Russia, NANA Development Corporation Schubert said she hopes to bring foster sustainable development, in- are the other two Alaskans to sit on Finland, Greenland, Canada, USA, was named as an alternate to the to the table an approach for respon- cluding economic growth, environ- the Council. Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Den- AEC. sible economic development of the Gail Schubert told The Nome arctic region. “I would like to see Nugget that serving on the AEC ties that the needs and rights of the in- • Council in with the interest of the Bering digenous people are recognized and continued from page 1 Straits Native Corporation because heard,” she said. She was not in favor of the tax in- of the Council questioned Trow- of its interest in Port Clarence. The founding meeting for the Arc- use violation by Trinity Sails. Ac- crease to raise needed revenue for the bridge’s operation of an auto repair BSNC recently released the publi- tic Economic Council is scheduled cording to a 2008 zoning ordinance, City, but as a measure to increase shop in a general use district. cation of a feasibility analysis for for September, to be held in Canada. the auto repair business owned by youth health by raising cigarette tax Some days later, a formal zone vi- Rolland Trowbridge at 303 West C at least $1 a pack. Raising it by just olation protest came over the counter St. is in a General Use Zone that for- three percent to eight percent would at City Hall. As it stands now, the bids auto repair. increase the cost of cigarettes by only building inspector, Greg Smith, is Jens Hildreth is bravely The Council tabled another tax 35¢, not enough to make a young examining documents and state- issue which would have raised sales smoker blink, she said. ments to see if Trowbridge might tax one percent during June, July and On the issue of the disputed emer- qualify for a “grandfathered-in” use battling cancer. August, then drop it by one percent gency vehicles repair contract, the of the property for a vehicle repair during the months of December, Jan- Council tossed the question around shop. Rather than award the bid and uary and February. The measure as during a break between a work ses- wait to see what happens with the written, included only a raise of one sion and the start of the regular zone violation complaint, the Coun- percent during the summer months Council meeting. They came to a cil elected to wait on the outcome of and seemed certain to pass, until consensus to take it up at a work ses- the investigation, then award the Councilman Jerald Brown proposed sion. contract. an amendment to drop the tax during Last month a bid opening on re- Should Smith find fact against the winter when heating expenses in pairing the City’s ER vehicles and operation at 303 West C St., Trow- Nome are as high as a cat’s back. light duty vehicles revealed that Rol- bridge could move, or file a protest Adopting the amendment would land Trowbridge had cast a bid for with the Nome Planning Commis- have required the issue to go back to the work lower than the other bidder, sion. first reading and public notice, ac- Matt Johnson, owner of Nome Ma- Should Trowbridge elect to protest cording to the City administration. chine Works. Within the five-day to the Planning Commission and end Therefore, council members limit, Johnson put in a protest on the up on the wrong side of its decision, agreed with Councilman Tom bid, questioning Trowbridge’s quali- he would have an option to take his Sparks’ suggestion to table the reso- fication for the work and questioning case full circle with an appeal to the lution for another look. whether he had space in his shop, Nome Common Council. Following public comment urging Trinity Sails Repair in a garage Time will tell. the Council to bump tobacco tax and leased from Wes Perkins on West C Meanwhile, the City’s contract Donations are welcome. booze tax from five percent to 10 Street. with Nome Machine works expired percent rather than just eight percent, On receiving the protest, the City’s June 24. Until a new contract is let Wells Fargo Account “Jens Hildreth” the Council held the line on taking an administration pulled the resolution for the following year, Bahnke may eight percent hike to voters in Octo- awarding the contract to Trowbridge. decide on a case-by-case basis whom Account number: 5965933442 ber. Trowbridge produced his certifi- to hire for repairs. Proponents of the 10 percent tax cates and Commercial Driver’s li- testified that no studies on youth cense to the satisfaction of City smoking and alcohol use reported Manager Josie Bahnke, who put the that a mere eight percent increase resolution awarding the contract to dimmed youths’ desire to light up Trowbridge back on the table for cigarettes or pop in a wad of tobacco Council action at its July 2 meeting. “chew,” Danielle Slingsby told the At that meeting, several members Council. • Strait Action

continued from page 3 stand the factors impacting hump- back whales.” gram. “Our last confirmed sighting Jensen added that this kind of ship of her was in 2012.” strike mortality serves as a wake-up “It is rewarding to study such call for ocean users to be watchful long-lived beings,” said Fred Sharpe, while on the water. a scientist with the Alaska Whale Numerous studies have shown Foundation who has also studied this that slower speeds are less likely to humpback for many years. “By pho- result in injury or mortality to tographing their distinctively pig- whales, damage to vessels, or injury mented tails, we can learn much to passengers. about an individual’s habits and so- A 2012 study examining Alaska cial life.” whale-vessel collision records found “We appreciate everyone’s in- 108 collisions reported in Alaska volvement to make this necropsy from 1978–2011, most involving happen,” said Aleria Jensen, NOAA small vessels. Fisheries Alaska Region marine NOAA’s Office of Law Enforce- mammal stranding coordinator. “It is ment is performing an investigation a tragic event, but important to have into the death of the humpback such a clear cause of death to under- whale.

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Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff FUEL DELIVERY— The tanker Atlantic Polaris anchored in Nome’s roadstead on July 11. The Dock Walk The perfect summer days of last B/LAB arrived and departed after parted. Alaska Logistics’ tug and week with sunny skies and calm seas loading rock and equipment. Alaska barge Ocean Mariner/Western Serv- Nome Nugget file photo are over. This week began with Logistics’ vessel SeaHawk departed. ice arrived and discharged freight. WALRUS— A family of walruses share a ice pan in Norton Sound, in chilly temperatures, stormy weather On July 9, Northland Services’ ves- The Atlantic Polaris tanker is an- this photo taken on May 1, 2014. and frothy ocean waves. Hence, not sel Nunaniq arrived. chored offshore. much gold digging or fishing was On July 10, the Coast Guard Cutter On July 13, the Nokea/Nakao arrived going on as of press time. SPAR departed. The Millie to deliver fuel. The Millie USFWS reports meager From the docks Harbormaster Lucas Cruz/Baranof Provider arrived and Cruz/Baranof Provider arrived to Stotts reported the following activity departed for Unalakleet after loading load more armor stone bound for at the Port of Nome and the small armor stone. The SeaHawk loaded Unalakleet. walrus harvest boat harbor. On July 8, Crowley’s freight and departed. On July 14, the tanker Atlantic Po- Nokea/Nakao laris By Diana Haecker because fall hunting still offers the vessels departed after On July 11, the research vessel departed from Nome and Norseman II Walrus harvest numbers reported opportunity to harvest walruses. discharging fuel. The US Coast arrived to fuel up and headed back to Korea. SPAR from Gambell and Savoonga hunters Last year, a dismal walrus hunt Guard cutter arrived. Brice do a crew change. Sam Norseman II indicate yet another bad walrus hunt- caused a native food shortage on St. Construction’s landing craft On July 12, the de- ing season for this year’s spring Lawrence Island, prompting the hunt. State of Alaska to declare an eco- Marine Mammals Management nomic disaster, which did very little Reliable barge service from Seattle and Walrus Program Supervisor James in terms of alleviating the food short- MacCracken with the U.S. Fish & age. NSEDC and other seafood Anchorage to Western Alaska Wildlife Service reported that only processors organized a shipment of 345 walrus have been reported. Usu- canned salmon to the island’s resi- ally, MacCracken said, the number dents. of reported walruses is about 700. MacCracken added that, so far, Bad weather and poor ice condi- Nome hunters have not reported any tions were blamed for the dismal walrus harvests. King Island hunters spring hunting. have reported four walruses. Mac- Paul Rokok of Savoonga said the Cracken added that the average har- BOOK NOW FOR THE harvest was even worse than last vest number for Nome is six year. “The weather and ice was so animals. The highest reported har- NEXT BARGE TO NOME! bad, we didn’t even go out and vest was 20 animals in 2011. hunt,” he said. In terms of fearing 2012 and 2013 reports for Nome Seattle deadline: August 4 another food shortage over the win- list 14 walruses harvested per year. Seattle departure: August 8 ter, Rokok said it is too early to say Anchorage deadline: August 14 • Diomede continued from page 1 tract for the Air Transportation to However, a program exists that al- Non-Eligible Places program for lows the U.S. DOT to pay for half of Diomede. the funding, if another funding Erickson submitted its proposal source provides a match. on June 4. After soliciting comments In the past, Little Diomede resi- from Kawerak, Diomede and the dents remained stranded in Nome or State DCCR, the U.S. DOT issued Wales until a seat became open or an order that Erickson was elected to they were picked up by relatives to continue the service, that Kawerak Seattle Terminal: embark on a dangerous boat ride has the funding through the state and For information and booking, Terminal 115 from Wales to the island. Acting that the U.S DOT will match the 6700 W Marginal Way SW Mayor of Diomede Isaac Ahkvaluk program. call toll free 1.800.426.3113 said the most recent interruption of The order says that the program Seattle, WA 98106 air service left two people temporar- costs $377,520 annually. Kawerak ily stranded in Wales, but they were and US DOT equally share the costs Anchorage Terminal: picked up and transported back to at $188,760. 660 Western Drive Diomede by boat. According to Pearl Mikulski, vice On May 28, Governor Sean Par- president of Community Services Anchorage, AK 99501 nell signed Alaska’s operating with Kawerak, the tri-party agree- Phone: 907.276.4030 budget, which included a $200,000 ment paperwork was received on Fax: 907.276.8733 allocation to the Dept. of Commerce, Monday, July 14. Customer Service: 206.763.3000 Community and Economic Devel- Last year the contract was signed opment’s Division of Community on June 26, offering a seamless tran- Fax: 206.264.4930 Nome Office: and Regional Affairs for a grant to sition. Kawerak. The grant will pay the 50 The contract must be renewed Phone: 907.443.5738 percent local share under the con- each year. www.northlandservices.com Fax: 907.443.5424 Attention Gold Miners! Get the Highest Prices for Your Gold, and Win a Trip to Hawaii for 2! For each regular gold refining lot brought to GRC, you will be entered in a drawing for a free all-expenses-paid 4 night trip to Waikiki, Hawaii in 2014. 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Photos by Diana Haecker KIDS MATTER— Chris Steppe steps up to the plate and brings the Boys and Girls Club dismal financial sit- uation to the attention of spectators enjoying Nome’s Fourth of July Parade. Boys and Girls Club of Nome in need of funding By Diana Haecker Club of America since 2011, the kids that Steppe brings to the job. “We matter” read a sign carried by Nome club is teetering at the brink of “The doors are open mostly because Chris Steppe during the Fourth of existence. “Currently, we’re $40,000 of Chris,” said Slingsby. “He works FISHING— Stephen Oquilluk, left, and Jaden Avessuk are regulars at July Parade. underfunded,” said Slingsby. his butt off.” With only one volun- the Boys and Girls Club. On Friday, Steppe took the group fishing at A train of children walking beside The City of Nome contributes teer helping sometimes, Steppe is the Nome River mouth. and behind him carried similar signs, $10,000 to the club. In the past, Sit- mostly alone with 40 to 50 children reading “Support Us” or “B-n-G nasuak Native Corp. contributed after school is out during the school Club kids rock.” $20,000. year. It is not that busy during the The Nome Boys and Girls Club, During a July 15 finance commit- summer break. Then, the Boys & Wild & Scenic that’s where kids go. But the club is tee meeting Sitansuak renewed its Girls Club sees between 20 and 40 under financial strain. commitment to fund the Boys and kids daily. Film Festival Steppe is the director of the Boys Girls Club for another year at the Slingsby said that she tries to co- & Girls Club of Nome and he’s wor- same funding level, confirmed Sit- ordinate children’s activities with ried about his ability to keep the nasuak President Chuck Fagerstrom. Nome Eskimo Community programs An event to promote the doors of the club open. “We have 40 Slingsby applied for grants from and Nome Community Center activ- Norton Bay Climate Change Adaptation Plan kids come almost every day,” Steppe several sources, but was just recently ities that focus on alcohol, drug and said. “But funding for youth pro- turned down for a 21st Century tobacco prevention. “We focus on grams is harder and harder to come Community Learning Grant. positive activities,” Slingsby said. 10 Films • Speakers • Silent Auction • Raffle by.” “We need funding for supplies, “Just preaching doesn’t help.” Nome Community Center is the snacks and one more staff member Last Friday, Steppe collected one July 25, 2014 • 6 - 9 p.m. non-profit entity that administers the and part time tutors,” Slingsby said. volunteer and a group of 14 kids and club’s finances and sees to it that it Despite the odds, somehow NCC took them to fish at the Nome River Mini Convention Center stays in existence. is able to keep the doors open. mouth. 409 River Street, Nome, Alaska “For barebones operations to pay The Boys and Girls Club, Although they had only six poles, the one person on staff and keep up Slingsby explains, shares the build- they took turns and managed to land Advanced ticket purchases: with utilities and building mainte- ing with the Children’s Home, which a couple of humpies. Kawerak, Inc., 500 Seppala Dr, Nome, AK nance, we need about $80,000 to helps with building maintenance When it was time to pack up and Phone (907) 443-5231 (ask for Julie) $100,000 per year,” said Nome costs. go, Steppe herded some die-hard The Bering Tea Company, 310 Bering St. Community Center Executive Direc- Also, a shared grant partially pays swimmers out of the water and de- Nome, AK 99762, Phone (907) 387-0352 tor Danielle Slingsby. for Steppe’s salary. livered a happy pack of kids back to Having not received any more But what money can’t buy is the the club. More information: funding from national Boys & Girls enthusiasm and dedication to the www.centerforwateradvocacy.org • (907) 491-1355 7/17-24

MIle 28 Nome-Teller Road Mile 19 Glacier Road Mile 20 Kougarok Road

Sonora Creek

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The lands within the outlined and shaded area on the Nome vicinity map are predominately privately owned by Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Mile 20 Nome-Council Road The following uses are NOT ALLOWED on Sitnasuak Native Corporation lands: Hunting by aircraft, land use such as camping, and mining. Trespass and unpermitted land use is NOT ALLOWED.

Sitnasuak lands are posted with signs in various locations and the public is reminded to comply with any posted notices and to not destroy signs. For other allowable land uses, please contact: Sitnasuak Native Corporation μ SNC LAND Land Department OTHER LAND P.O. Box 905 Nome, Alaska 99762 AK DNR Navigable Waters (907) 387-1220 THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 7 Norton Sound – Kotzebue fish report for mid-July

By Jim Menard, ADF&G Pink 25,000; Silver 550-1,100 (aer- a week. and 200,000 pinks. The average his- water subsistence area set gillnet ial survey goal) – cooperative proj- Inglutalik River Tower – No es- torical third quarter points at the schedule is from 6 p.m. Monday CRAB: ect; NSEDC with assistance from capement goals established – A co- tower are July 13 for chums, July 17 until 6 p.m. Wednesday and from 6 To date 39 permit holders have Fish & Game. operative project between NSEDC for pinks and July 18 for kings. p.m. Thursday until 6 p.m. Saturday. registered for the open access fishery. Cumulative counts through July and Fish & Game. Beach seining is allowed at the same Last year 36 permit holders regis- 12 were 1,800 kings, 5,000 chums Cumulative counts through July Golovin Subdistrict time gillnetting is allowed in both the tered and 33 permit holders made at and 115,000 pinks. Through this date 12 were 1,600 kings, 61,000 chums, Sport Fishing: The retention of marine waters and fresh water sub- least one delivery during the season. the king count is the second best in and 62,000 pinks. Counts for all king salmon is prohibited until Au- sistence areas through July 25. Two permit holders have registered nearly 20 years, the chum count is species by this date are the highest in gust 15 or subsequent emergency Effective Monday, July 14 all pink for CDQ fishery. The catch through third best and the pink count is in the the 4-year project history, except for order. Any king salmon incidentally salmon subsistence catch limits Sunday morning was 125,000 middle. The average historical mid- kings which are second highest. hooked must be immediately re- throughout the Nome Subdistrict are pounds by 27 permit holders. If the points at the tower are July10 for leased in the water. waived, and except for the Solomon, current catch rate continues the GHL pinks, July 14 for kings and the first Elim Subdistrict Subsistence fishing: The retention Penny and Cripple rivers all chum will be reached by mid-August. quarter point July 11 for chums. Sport Fishing: The retention of of king salmon is prohibited when salmon subsistence catch limits are Crabbers are reminded to record the king salmon is prohibited until Au- hook and line fishing until August 15 waived throughout Nome Subdis- latitude and longitude and tag num- Unalakleet River Floating Weir gust 15 or subsequent emergency or subsequent emergency order. Any trict. The Penny and Cripple rivers ber of any tagged crab found in crab No weir escapement goals yet estab- order. Any king salmon incidentally king salmon incidentally hooked are close to all fishing for chum pots. Sublegal crab must be returned lished – cooperative project; Fish & hooked must be immediately re- must be immediately released in the salmon by regulation. The subsis- to the water unharmed. Do not rip the Game, Native Village of Unalakleet, leased in the water. water. tence chum salmon catch limit in tag off because it will kill the crab. United States BLM and NSEDC. Subsistence fishing: The retention Fish River Tower – No escape- Solomon River is 40 fish. Check the The R/V Pandalus has departed Major funding provided by U.S. Fish of king salmon is prohibited when ment goals established – cooperative back of the Nome Subdistrict subsis- Bristol Bay and is expected to arrive and Wildlife Service – Office of Sub- hook and line fishing until August 15 project; NSEDC with assistance tence salmon permit for the subsis- in Nome on the morning of July 15 sistence Management. or subsequent emergency order. Any from Fish & Game. tence areas where set gillnetting and to begin preparations for triennial Cumulative counts through July king salmon incidentally hooked Cumulative counts through July beach seining is allowed. There are Norton Sound crab survey. 12 were 1,000 kings, 35,000 chums, must be immediately released in the 10 were 800 kings, 30,000 chums no subsistence salmon catch limits in 1.1 million pinks, 50 silvers, and 175 water. and 125,000 pinks. the marine waters. SALMON: reds. Counts for all species by this Kwiniuk River Tower – Camp Eldorado River Weir - Escape- Norton Sound date are the highest in the 5-year Joel - Escapement goals: King 300- Nome Subdistrict ment goal: Chum 6,000 – 9,200 – co- The department is coordinating project history, except for chums 550; Chum 11,500 – 23,000; Pink The subsistence set gillnet fishing operative project; NSEDC with with the buyer in setting up commer- which were second highest. 8,400; Silver 650-1,300 (aerial sur- schedule in the marine waters west assistance from Fish & Game. cial salmon fishing periods based on vey goal). Fish & Game project with of Cape Nome is from 6 p.m. Mon- Cumulative counts through July available capacity. All six subdis- Shaktoolik Subdistrict assistance from NSEDC. day until 6 p.m. Saturday. The ma- tricts are expected to continue have Sport Fishing: The retention of Cumulative counts through July rine waters east of Cape Nome are continued at page 9 commercial salmon fishing periods king salmon is prohibited and the use 12 were 400 kings, 30,000 chums open seven days a week. The fresh for the next two weeks. of bait is banned until August 15 or Fishermen are reminded to stay in subsequent emergency order in the close contact with the buyer to make Shaktoolik River drainage. Any king sure there is a market for their fish. salmon incidentally hooked must be Preliminary Norton Sound com- immediately released in the water. mercial salmon catches this season Subsistence salmon gillnet fish- are: 250 kings, 58,000 chums, ing, with nets restricted to 6 inches 135,000 pinks, 175 reds and 35 sil- or less mesh size, is open in the ma- vers by 75 permit holders. rine waters 7 days a week. Beach seining is open in all fresh waters 7 Unalakleet Subdistrict days a week. All king salmon cap- Sport Fishing: The retention of tured in beach seines must be imme- king salmon is prohibited and the use diately released in the water of bait is banned until August 15 or unharmed. subsequent emergency order in the Shaktoolik Sonar/Tower – No es- Unalakleet River drainage. Any king capement goals yet established – co- salmon incidentally hooked must be operative project; NSEDC with immediately released in the water. assistance from Fish & Game. Subsistence salmon gillnet fish- Cumulative counts through July ing, with nets restricted to 6 inches 11 were 2,000 kings, 35,000 chums or less mesh size, is open in the ma- and 350,000 pinks. rine waters 7 days a week. Beach seining is open in all fresh waters 7 Norton Bay Subdistrict days a week. All king salmon cap- Sport Fishing: The retention of tured in beach seines must be imme- king salmon is prohibited until Au- diately released in the water gust 15 or subsequent emergency unharmed. order. Any king salmon incidentally North River Tower – Camp J.B. hooked must be immediately re- Escapement goals: King 1,200- leased in the water. 2,600; Chum-No goal established; Subsistence fishing is open 7 days

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In memory of Anna Etegeak, the community of Children of all ages turned in fish. In anticipation Unalakleet held a Humpy Derby on July 5 and 6. of the event Johnson said she has received calls from It once again was a hit with children, parents, children’s parents asking when the derby is, and kids grandparents who showed up rod and reel in hand on in the community asking, even biking to her resi- the first day at 8 a.m. and fished until 11:30 p.m. The dence to ask about when the event will start. The next day started with a community picnic and weekend for the derby was warm and sunny. awards. Prizes for heaviest to lightest were given in four The Humpy Derby was created in hope for fami- age groups: from ages 1-9; ages 10-17; ages 18-59 lies to get out and have a fun family time and a and Elders. During the community picnic, hamburg- healthy weekend dedicated to the children, in honor ers were served, but since the obligatory watermelons and appreciation of the Elders. have not yet arrived, Johnson will be having a Wa- Francine Johnson coordinated the Derby for the termelon Day when they arrive for the kids in the third year. Johnson said that this event takes a lot of community. multi-tasking and hard dedicated work. Gabe Anagick in the age bracket 1-9 years-old and Elders were so very thankful for the cut and ready- EJ Rochon in the age group 10-17 years-old scored to-hang humpies caught and cut by individuals who the heaviest humpies, both fish weighing in at 6.06 took the time to help the elders. “Laughter, hugs and pounds. thankfulness is one of the rewards from our Elders, it Marshall Branch fished out the lightest humpy, brings pride in one’s self-esteem of doing good to our weighing 1.12 pounds. Elders,” said Francine Johnson.

Photos by Bret Hanson FISHING IN FLIP-FLOPS (top)— Zoanne Ivanoff enjoys the humpy derby in Unalakleet.

WEIGH-IN (top right)— Anna Pleasant hopes to top the scale with her harvest.

GOOD CATCH (middle right)— Tristian Ivanoff proudly displays his catch.

LOTS OF ANGLERS (bottom right)— Little Anglers lined the shores of the Unalakleet River during this year’s Humpy Derby. THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 9

Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy TRAPPED (top)— Coast Guard 17th District watchstanders in Juneau were contacted by North Slope Bor- ough Search and Rescue that a man, sailing from Vancouver, Canada, to eastern Canada via the Northwest Passage, needed assistance after his vessel became trapped in the ice. The man had sailed from Nome to the Northwest Passage in his attempt to make it to Turkey.

TOWING (right)— Coast Guard Cutter Healy crewmembers make contact with a mariner aboard his 36-foot sailboat which was trapped in Arctic ice approximately 40 miles northeast of Barrow, Alaska, July 12, 2014. USCG Cutter Healy rescues sailboat Altan Girl

A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Juneau. The NSB SAR personnel re- sure the vessel was seaworthy and tect the safety of life at sea in Alaska cue him, as helicopters were not an came to the rescue of Turkish-Cana- ported that they were unable to fly to that all the required safety equipment and the Arctic.” option due to weather.” dian sailor Erkan Gursoy aboard his the man’s location due to weather was on board. According to the Coast The incident prompted a response Murkowski said that former 36-foot sailboat Altan Girl, which conditions and low visibility. The Guard, Gursoy was going to sail to from U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, USCG Commandant Admiral Papp became trapped in Arctic ice last Sat- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Barrow to resupply and await safer who wrote in a press release that luck told her that he ‘lucked out’ by hav- urday. Administration provided ice and weather conditions before continuing is no substitute for national policy on ing the Healy available when Nome On May 29, the sailing vessel weather forecasts to help responders his journey. Arctic security. needed its emergency delivery of Altan Girl arrived in Nome from set a course of action. The Coast “This case highlights the impor- “While I realize that an ice- fuel in January 2012. “Luck is no Canada. Gursoy left Nome a couple Guard diverted the icebreaker Healy tant capabilities that Coast Guard breaker is a high cost item, America substitute for national policy, how- of weeks later, planning to sail from a National Science Foundation multi-mission assets deployed to the needs to step up its investment in the ever, and I believe that this week- through the Northwest Passage all funded research mission to rescue Arctic are able to provide to mariners Arctic as the waters there open up to end’s incident proves that we need to the way to Turkey. the man. The Healy broke a 12-mile in distress,” said Rear Adm. Dan possible travel, economic and mili- move with all possible speed to ex- Gursoy became stranded about 40 path through the Arctic ice with the Abel, commander, 17th Coast Guard tary activity,” Murkowski wrote. pand our fleet,” Murkowski said. miles northeast of Barrow. The North sailboat in tow and led it to open District. “The Coast Guard 17th Dis- “The Altan Girl and its captain were Slope Borough Search and Rescue water. trict is committed to working with lucky that the Healy icebreaker was on Monday contacted Coast Guard The Healy crew conducted a our federal, state, local and tribal nearby conducting a research project 17th District watchstanders in safety inspection of the vessel to en- partners along with industry to pro- and could cut through the ice to res- • Fish Report continued from page 7 earlier than the average historical fish and age-4 fish from the 2010 to 8,000 sockeye salmon observed by salmon was also the highest since the midpoint. To date, age composition sockeye salmon escapement of 1,650 aerial survey. 1990s. 12 were 14 kings, 16,000 chums and data of the escapement this season fish are starting to appear in the es- Kotzebue Cumulative catch was 14,400 21,000 pinks. The average historical shows that over half the sockeye capement, but will likely not be in The commercial fishery has had chum salmon by 44 permit holders. midpoint at the weir is July 12 for salmon sampled are from the parent enough numbers to reach the escape- its first two openings and the catch Kobuk River Test Fish - Fish & pinks and July 15 for chums. year of 2008 when over 20,000 sock- ment goal range unless fishing re- and number of permit holders fishing Game project. Nome River Weir - Escapement eyes passed the weir. Age-5 fish from strictions are taken. The escapement was the highest since the 1990s. The The crew is scheduled to begin goal: Chum 2,900 – 4,300; Pink the 2009 sockeye escapement of 950 goal range at Salmon Lake is 4,000 price of 60 cents a pound for chum fishing on July 17. 3,200 – Fish & Game project with assistance from NSEDC. Cumulative counts through July 12 were 2,100 chums, 18,000 pinks and 11 sockeyes. The average histor- ical first quarter point at the weir is July 12 for pinks and July 15 for chums. Snake River Weir - Escapement FAST PHONE goal: Chum 1,600 – 2,500 – A coop- erative project between Fish & Game and NSEDC. PREPAID TALK, TEXT DATA Cumulative counts through July & 12 were 1,300 chums and 2,000 pinks. The average historical first quarter point at the weir is July 15 for pinks and July 16 for chums. Solomon River Weir – No escape- ment goals yet established – Fish & Game project. ALASKA’SALASKA’’SS Cumulative counts through July LARGESTLARGEST 12 were 300 chums and 2,000 pinks. NETWORK Glacial Lake Weir - Escapement goal (aerial survey): Sockeye 800 – 1,600 – A cooperative project be- tween and Fish & Game and NSEDC. A video system is being used ex- clusively this year and cumulative FAST PHONE counts through July 3 were 1,000 Prepaid plans starting at: sockeyes, 1 beaver and 1 otter. UNLIMITED TALK & TEXT Port Clarence District The Pilgrim River and Lower Kuzitrin River closes to all net fish- Includes seservices ing effective 6 p.m. Monday, July 14. rvice After Monday afternoon, no nets or seines can be put into the Pilgrim $ River or its tributaries or the Lower per Kuzitrin River from 300 yards up- TALKTTAALK & 25 NO CONTRACONTRACTSCT stream of the confluence with the Pil- montmonth TEXT NO CREDITDITT CHECKSCHECK grim River to the mouth of Kuzitrin HAHASSLE-FREESSLE-FRE River. Pilgrim River Weir - Escapement goal (aerial survey at Salmon Lake & • Smartphones, talk/text phones Grand Central tributary to Salmon Lake): Sockeye 4,000 – 8,000 –Co- & SIM cards available operative project; NSEDC with as- sistance from Fish & Game. • Nationwide & Statewide plans available Cumulative counts through July GCI.com/FastPhoneGCI.com/m//FFFaastPhone 12 were 13 kings, 2,300 chums, • Data packages also available 800.800.4800 1,500 pinks, and 2,530 sockeyes. Although the average historical TTeerms and conditions applyy.. For details visit gci.com/fastphone. midpoint of sockeye salmon passage at the weir is July 18, last year it was GCI.com/FastPhoneGCI.com/FastPhone | 443.2550 July 12 and this year again may be 10 THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET CHIEF’S NOTES: NPD updates and tips for dealing with personal safety By Nome Police Chief John Papasodora It certainly has been a busy sum- There is little that is as devastat- firearm safety. 2. Always keep firearms pointed a. Do not engage the trigger un- mer for all involved. The Nome Po- ing as being the victim of sexual as- During the course of my 29-years in a safe direction. less you intend to shoot. lice Department is nearing full sault and sexual abuse. Many don’t in law enforcement, I have been in- a. Away from anything or any- b. Be sure of your target, your staffing, and our ability to serve report because they fear that nobody volved in similar cases where the body who could be injured. surroundings, and what’s be- your needs as well as to provide will believe them; that they will be discharged round strikes the person b. Generally up or down, de- hind your target. proactive programs is within view. ridiculed; or that in some way, being with the gun; another person in the pending if there can be people c. Never shoot if there is a All of us at the Nome Police are a ‘victim’ is wrong. A victim of sex- room; or exits the structure and above or below. human or other life in the area, looking forward to continued ual assault will continue to live with strikes someone in an adjacent struc- 3. Keep your finger off the trig- unless you intend to use deadly prompt and professional service to the trauma for years, sometimes af- ture. There was a recent case in ger. continued on page 11 our community. Over the last six- fecting every aspect of their life, in- North Pole where a two-year-old months we have hired and trained cluding relationships with those who was killed under similar circum- Officer Lance McElroy; Officer are close to them. stances, and I have responded to nu- James Edson; and Officer Joseph Addressing this problem will re- merous cases where a firearm is Dickerson. In addition, Sergeant quire that all persons are account- discharged from one location, goes Nick Harvey has been promoted to able. Know your limits. Have a good through several walls, exits the resi- Sergeant and is doing a fine job in time, but arrive home safely. Some- dence and then enters another resi- his new capacity. times this will require the help of dence, sticking an occupant. Though Recently, Officer Justin Timm at- your friends, your family, or even many of us would never consider tended Police Canine Handler Train- the police. Have a designated person taking an aimed shot at a mile or ing in Alabama. He returned with who stays sober and makes sure more, modern ammunition can in- our newest member of the depart- everyone gets home safely. This is jure or kill a person for up to a mile; ment, K9 Icon. Justin and Icon will more than a ‘designated driver’ it is or penetrate multiple structures de- become an integral part of our drug a good friend who will make sure pending on the caliber and ammuni- awareness, prevention, and enforce- you are safe. tion. With house/apartments so close ment platform. I look forward to the Don’t go anywhere to ‘party’ with together in Nome, this can be a sig- presentations he and Icon will pro- people you don’t know. nificant hazard. vide to our local schools and civic Don’t sleep at someone’s house or I would encourage all persons groups; as well as increasing our ‘pass out’ if there is not someone who handle firearms to seek training ability to detect drugs while appre- there to insure your safety. in the safe handling of those hending those who are dealing. Don’t accept rides from people firearms. The Nome Sportsman As- Now a few words about per- that you don’t know and always let sociation is a good source for mate- sonal safety: someone know who you are with rial as is the Alaska Department of Alaska has the highest per capita and where you are going. Fish and Game. If you are uncertain rates of sexual assault and domestic Don’t take chances and hope how to check a firearm to see if it is abuse in the nation. everything will be OK. loaded, or how to properly and The Nome Police Department has I’ve heard the expression that it safely unload the weapon, please received about 11 reports of sexual takes an entire village to raise a give us a call at 443-5262 and we assault between Jan 1 and Jul 14 of child. It also takes an entire commu- will assist you in making the weapon each year (average from 2008 to nity to make sure that that child stays safe. 2014). The vast majority of these safe, even in adulthood. Help us to The following are basic rules for Across posed of metal oxides cases involve intoxicated persons help you to stay safe. firearm safety: 1. Air pollution (pl.) 66. Passed out who go home with someone they All guns are always loaded: 1. All guns are always loaded. 6. Immeasurably deep chasms 67. File may or may not know, and wake up As you will see from the Seawall, a. Always visually inspect the 13. Keen insights the next morning not being able to we had a case where the owner of a weapon to insure it is not 15. Stone Age artifact Down remember the events that occurred firearm was getting ready to clean loaded. 16. Knocking sound (hyphenated) 1. Sacred beetle of ancient Egypt while they were intoxicated, includ- his weapon and discharged a round. b. Handle all weapons as if they 17. Occupancy by title, lease or rent 2. Undergo change ing intercourse. In some cases, a vic- Though nobody was injured, this are loaded –even if they aren’t. 18. Extending from the U.S. to Japan 3. Arab League member tim will wake up unable to does warrant a few words about This will develop good habits. 20. Last day of the week (abbrev.) 4. Catches on remember how they got where they 21. Big, fat mouth 5. Become unhinged were, or what they did. 22. Cut corners 6. 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Give credit where Watch it, Aries. The Expectations are Your timing is lousy, credit is due, more you give this running high. Do not Libra. Admit it and Summer Products Capricorn. Don’t be week, the more that disappoint, Cancer. take a different a glory hog. It was a will be taken. Give in Someone in authority approach. A cooking team effort. A book reservation. A home is watching. A special disaster turns into a points out the obvious. chore is completed occasion calls for some family favorite with Dog life jackets How did you miss quickly with the right extra-special activities. some creativity. Bravo! December 22– that? March 21– tools. June 22– September 23– Bird dog training dummies January 19 April 19 July 22 October 22 Wild bird seed Enough, Aquarius. Yell and scream all There is a choice to Helping a friend is like You’ve skirted the you want, Taurus, but make. Bite the bullet, pulling teeth, Scorpio. Bird feeders & bird houses issue for far too long. for real change to Leo. A loved one Keep plugging along, Address it with occur, you are going makes an offer you and you will get No-smell waterproof collars purpose. A web of to have to take a softer can’t refuse. Travel is through to them. An opportunity begins to touch. A deadline is on the agenda for the art project finally gets Auto-water bowls build at work. Don’t moved up. weekend. Enjoy. off the ground. January 20– miss out. April 20– July 23– October 23– February 18 May 20 August 22 November 21 Pooper scoopers

Beauty is in the eye Greatness comes from Some ideas look better Numbers matter, Nome Animal House of the beholder, and within, Gemini. Rely on paper, Virgo. Sort Sagittarius. Pay atten- you tend to see it more upon your skills through the options tion to the bottom line 443-2490 more easily than and talents than your carefully. Delays at and do some budget others, Pisces. Don’t contacts for an upcom- work lead to frustra- crunching. You are no- let a crass comment ing project. A party is tion. Do something where near your goal. M-F: 9am-6pm, Sat: 10am-2pm, deter you from a in the works. fun to break the ten- A loved one sends February 19– prized purchase. May 21– August 23– sion. November 22– mixed messages. Sun: closed March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET REGIONAL THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 11 All Around the Sound New arrival Karmin Christine Perkins, born Peggy and Rob Luce, of Nome and Rebecca Marie Sherman-Luce May 28, at 3:51 a.m. She weighed 7 paternal grandparents are Nate and and Jeremy Brandt Perkins of Nome pounds, 13 ounces and was 21.5” in Christine Perkins, of Nome. announce the birth of their daughter length. Maternal grandparents are Graduates Lauren Steiger (Photo on right) is the proud recipient of a Bachelor • Chief’s Notes of Science degree in biochemistry continued from page 12 MIX. from Eastern Oregon University in b. Don’t allow your friends to LaGrande, Oregon. She will con- 4. Always store firearms un- drink and handle firearms. tinue her studies at the University of loaded. With your help, we can all ensure Missouri-Kansas City School of a. Use gun-locks (available at that our families and those we care Pharmacy in August. NPD) to keep the action/cylin- about stay safe. der open. Please call us if you have infor- b. Store weapons and ammuni- mation about a crime. We can be tion in separate locations. reached at 443-5262. If you wish to BSNC subsidiary 5. Never handle firearms if you report anonymously, please call 443- have been drinking. Iyabak 8509. a. Alcohol and safety DO NOT contracted for seismic upgrades Rosemary Rolls at Kodiak Coast Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD with Miller Health Consulting, LLC Guard base

Makes 1 Dozen Iyabak Construction, a wholly Saying It Sincerely Preparation Time: 2 hours owned subsidiary of Bering Straits Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes Native Corporation (BSNC), was By Pastor Charles Brower Difficulty Level: Medium Community United Methodist Church awarded a $3.1 million contract for seismic upgrades to Building 576 on Member of the Nome Ministerial Association Ingredients: The pink salmon (humpback salmon) provide several hours of pleasura- 1 cup warm water Kodiak’s U.S. Coast Guard Base. 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 The project includes a new generator ble time as well as providing meals for our table. I get to contemplate the tsp.) and electrical system, partial con- many graces God gives us while casting: beauty of the Seward Peninsula, 1 Tbsp. honey crete encasement of the building and serenity, new similar-minded friends, and the excitement of a fish on! The 1 tsp. salt a retrofit of a new clean agent fire joy of gutting and filleting the fish, sharing with others, and the eventual 2 Tbsp. olive oil packaging and freezing for later consumption add to my overall enjoyment. 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary leaves   suppression system in two rooms containing microwave satellite Jesus calls his first disciples (Matthew 4) 1 cup whole wheat flour     18 1 cup bread flour equipment and IT equipment. As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,

    Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the Olive oil spray    “We are pleased to continue our lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will      work with the U.S. Coast Guard at Directions: 20     Kodiak,” said Iyabak President Bill send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed 1. Combine warm water, yeast, and      Mendenhall. “Through our sister him. honey in a large bowl. Let sit for 21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee 10 minutes for bubbles to form       company, Kodiak Support Services,    !  " BSNC has maintained excellent and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, prepar- and indicate that yeast is active. 22 2. Add salt, olive oil, rosemary    eight year work history with Ko- ing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and leaves, and whole-wheat flour to     diak’s Integrated Support Com- their father and followed him. the bowl and stir to combine. #  $  mand. This project further expands The vision of The United Methodist Church is making disciple for the Gradually add bread flour until #   $  Iyabak’s ability to support the Coast transformation of the world. Jesus set the standard we attempt to emulate just combined. Knead dough for  % $  Guard’s mission in Alaska.” in calling fishermen to ministry. All of us are called to “Do good. Do no 7 minutes until it is smooth and &  $ ' harm. Love God.” While you enjoy our wonderful land, rivers, and oceans; easy to work with. Iyabak is a licensed engineering 3. Let dough rise in a warm area for 45 minutes. and general construction firm pro- take time to reflect on what God is doing with you. Amen. 4. Spray a muffin tin with olive oil spray to avoid sticking. Pinch off about a 2 viding design-build and construction Tbsp. piece of dough and roll out into a thin tube. Tie the tube in a knot and management services in Alaska and place in the muffin tin. Repeat until there is no more dough. Let dough rise the Pacific Northwest. Iyabak’s proj- for another 45 minutes in a warm area. 5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place rolls in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until ect manager for the project is Jeff golden brown. Zweifel. Zweifel has been with Iyabak for two years and has worked TIPS: on several complex projects Church Services throughout Alaska. *To make life simple, use a stand mixer with the kneading attachment to make dough. Directory

© Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865              Pastor 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 • Pastor Mike Christian Jr. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. #""%#% Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Youth Meeting: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ( Ages: 6th grade thru 12th Grade ) Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.        St. Joseph Catholic Church Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527   Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room)     Patients going to ANMC and want to see a Catholic priest please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-2805 Interim Pastor Paul Hartley • 252-5773 Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m.  Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Church: 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m. 7/17/14 12 THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment Real Estate The City of Kotzebue The City of Kotzebue has a Full-Time/Exempt Po- sition Vacancy for a Finance Director. Immedi- FOR SALE— Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, one or all, 907-444-1854 Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) ate Supervisor is the City Manager. Supervises 6 5/4-tfn is committed to providing quality health services positions. Qualifications: Bachelorʼs Degree in Accounting or Equivalent in experience. Minimum and promoting wellness of 2 years experience in Municipal Government within our people and environment. Accounting preferred. Three years supervisory ex- perience. Alaska Resident & Bush experience preferred, but not required. Ability to work effec- Nome Sweet Homes tively with minimal supervision. Ability to work ef- Available position: fectively in pressure situations and in a 907-443-7368 cross-cultural environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Must Community Health Aide Trainee, possess an Alaska Driverʼs license or obtain within TOP OF LINE 2BR Village Health Services Department 90 days of hiring. SALARY: $90,000 to $100,000 Vaulted ceilings, large southern windows + DOE. OPENING DATE: JULY 2, 2014. CLOS- Vinyl siding, large deck, landscaped Classy mix of country and contemporary ING DATE: JULY 22, 2014. For a detailed list of 405 E G Street - $198,000 St. Michael • Unalakleet • Shaktoolik • Shishmaref duties, please contact Derek Martin at (907) 442- 3401. Interested persons should submit an appli- TRIPLEX Nice ROI cation and/or resume to Derek Martin, City Central location, 3 studio apartments Purpose of Position: Manager, City of Kotzebue, P.O. Box 46, Kotze- Walk to rec center, hospital, shopping, movies bue, Alaska 99752 or fax to (907) 442-3742. The 302 East Kings $150,000 Provide, at a level consistent with training/certification, acute, City of Kotzebue is an equal opportunity employer. 3.92 ACRES JOHANNA 7/10-17 Next to the Fort Davis Roadhouse chronic, emergency and preventive care to village residents accord- 361 ft of road frontage across from Rec Mining Area ing to the CHA/P Manual under the direct supervision of the NSHC Owner financing available $120,000 medical staff and/or the standing orders authorized by medical staff. Nome Eskimo Community DONNA MARIE LOT 3 Nome Eskimo Community is recruiting for one (1) OWNER FINANCE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY position located in Nome, AK: General zoning, lots are 75ʼx205ʼ EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CREDENTIALS: Restaurant with nice atmosphere • Youth Services Assistant: non-exempt, regular 828 ACRES ON SNAKE RIVER seasonal full-time position. The pay range is Patented mining claim Great Front Street location Education Degree Program $18.79/hour - $21.15/hour (DOE). The position is Property is on both sides of the Snake River open until 07/28/14. Patented $621,000 Turnkey, ready to go! High School Diploma Pass Kawerak TABE language, To ensure the safety of children who receive serv- 12X16 CABIN ON 5 ACRES NEAR SNAKE Beer & wine license current or Equivalent reading and math tests at 8th ices, Nome Eskimo Community will complete a Only 10 minutes from town but feels a world away! Criminal History Background Check on all appli- $230,000 grade level or higher Cabin is small but new and very sturdy cants considered for the After School Activities Co- Lot 8 Katie Drive $45,000 ordinator position. Experience General (Non-supervisory) Supervisory To be considered for employment, the report must 0 year(s) 0 year(s) be free of crimes involving sexual assault or sex- MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE AT: www.nomesweethomes.com ual abuse of a minor, unlawful exploitation of a Must have both general and supervisory experience if minor indecent exposure, crimes of violence indicated. against persons, and must show that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony within the past Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc. ten years. Complete and pass Emergency Trauma training CETT. Native preference per Public Law 93-638 A full copy of the job descriptions and an employ- Must obtain CHP certification within three years of hire. ment application can be obtained from the Nome Must be eligible for Community Health Aide Program Eskimo Community Website www.necalaska.org or from the Nome Eskimo Community Office at Certification Board at the end of Session III Training 200 West 5th Avenue. For any questions, please contact the Human Re- sources Manager, Cathy Lyon, at 907-443-9114 or Starting pay is $17.38 + DOE by email to [email protected] 7/17 For an application, detailed job description or more information, please contact us: [email protected] (907) 443-4573 (907) 443-2085 fax Trooper Beat www.nortonsoundhealth.org NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran Detachment ...No news reported. Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a Portable cabin 10x25 with sleeping loft full bath and pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. 7/17 kitchen $45,000 delivered to Nome. Other sizes available, www.portablecedarcabins.com 208-263-6947 Ask for Dave Immediate Opening:

Apartment Manager/Caretaker MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” NOW taking applications for one-bedroom Munaqsri Senior Apartments in Nome. unfurnished apartments, heat included “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” Seeking people oriented, self motivated manager(s) to provide day-to-day administrative, •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided maintenance and caretaking. This position is ideally performed by a team, but not required. •Rent based on income for eligible households •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development Knowledge of Yupik helpful but not required. Interesting and varied work environment, flexible 515 Steadman Street, Nome schedule. Must live on site. Rent-free apartment, free utilities plus a base pay DOE. EQUAL Contact Anthony Petkevis at 907-347-7313 for interview in Nome Wednesday, July 17th to OPPORTUNITY Monday, July 21st or send resume and reference to North Star Management, PO Box 188, Benson, EMPLOYER MN 56215 or fax to 1-320-843-4345 or email to [email protected]. Sorry, no pets. (907) 443-5220 PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 EOE. Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973

Public Notice for Miners, Sport Hunters, Guides and Aircraft Pilots

    The shaded areas on the map are privately owned           lands that belong to the Teller Native Corporation and (ANSCA) Alaska Native Allotment owners.   Mining, sport hunting, guiding and hunting by aircraft is strictly prohibited. There will be no trespassing on                           Teller Native Corporation and (ANSCA) Alaska                !"   #          $        Native Allotment Lands. %   &&&  '  

GCI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by law. 7/17-24 City Of Unalakleet • City Manager POSITION OBJECTIVES: The City of Unalakleet is accepting resumes and cover letter for the position of City Manager. A copy of the full job description can be picked up at the City office or via email [email protected] DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A bachelor's degree in Public Administration is strongly desired, but will consider experience. General knowledge of administrative aspects of mu- nicipal government, ability to work under pressure and make decisions in accordance with local ordinances and state laws. Requires strong leader- ship skills, communication, budget, and computer experience. STARTING SALARY RANGE: Hourly: DOE - Salaried with annual contract DEADLINE: Open until filled; will start interviews within two weeks - July 22-29, 2014 range. Submit resume and cover letter to: For permission to enter Teller Native Corporation Lands please contact: City of Unalakleet, P.O. Box 28, Unalakleet, Alaska 99684. Telephone: (907)642-6132, Fax: (907)642-6133, email: [email protected] THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 13

Legals Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation - Annual Shareholder Meeting INVITATION FOR BIDS tions, proposal rating factors and other information Nome Eskimo Community is requesting writ- may be obtained from the NEC Housing office. ten, lump-sum, fixed price proposals from quali- A site visit is optional. Each contractor is en- The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held in fied licensed and insured contractors for the couraged to visit the project site prior to submit- ELECTRIC work in a residential home located on ting a proposal for a clear understanding of the ʻCʼ Street. Nome Eskimo Community will accept scope of work. Site visits may be arranged by con- Teller, Alaska at 1 p.m. on August 30, 2014 written proposals until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, tacting NEC, at least 24 hours in advance. on Friday August 01, 2014. Proposals should be For additional information regarding this IFB, at the Community Teller Bingo Hall for the purpose of: submitted to: contact Ashla Weston, Housing Coordinator, at Nome Eskimo Community (907) 443-9120 Attn: Denise Barengo 7/17 1. Election of seven (7) Board of Directors RE: Project 13-0403/ Electric INVITATION FOR BIDS P.O. Box 1090 Nome Eskimo Community is requesting writ- 2. Approval of last annual meeting minutes February 25, 2012 200 West 5th Ave. ten, lump-sum, fixed price proposals from quali- 3. To transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting or any IFB and all required forms, wage determina- fied licensed and insured contractors for the tions, proposal rating factors and other information Taping, Mudding and Texture work in a residen- adjournment thereof. may be obtained from the NEC Housing office. tial home located on ʻCʼStreet. Nome Eskimo A site visit is optional. Each contractor is en- Community will accept written proposals until couraged to visit the project site prior to submit- 12:00 pm (noon) local time, on Friday August 01, Shareholders 18 and over wishing to be elected (Nominees) for M.I.N.C. Board of Directors should ting a proposal for a clear understanding of the 2014. Proposals should be submitted to: scope of work. Site visits may be arranged by con- Nome Eskimo Community send a NOTICE OF INTENT before June 29, 2014. tacting NEC, at least 24 hours in advance. Attn: Denise Barengo For additional information regarding this IFB, RE: Project 13-0403/ Taping, Mudding & All proxies should be mailed to the Inspector of Elections of M.I.N.C. no later than 1 p.m. August contact Ashla Weston, Housing Coordinator, at Texturing (907) 443-9120 P.O. Box 1090 30, 2014 to be valid. 7/17 200 West 5th Ave. Inspector of Elections INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB and all required forms, wage determina- Nome Eskimo Community is requesting writ- tions, proposal rating factors and other information If you have any questions or concerns, Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation ten, lump-sum, fixed price proposals from quali- may be obtained from the NEC Housing office. fied licensed and insured contractors for the A site visit is optional. Each contractor is en- please contact our office at (907) 642–2308. PO Box 650 PLUMBING work in a residential home located on couraged to visit the project site prior to submit- Teller, Alaska 99778 ʻCʼStreet. Nome Eskimo Community will accept ting a proposal for a clear understanding of the written proposals until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, scope of work. Site visits may be arranged by con- on Friday August 01, 2014. Proposals should be tacting NEC, at least 24 hours in advance. submitted to: For additional information regarding this IFB, Nome Eskimo Community contact Ashla Weston, Housing Coordinator, at Attn: Denise Barengo (907) 443-9120 NSHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS VACANCIES RE: Project 13-0403/ Plumbing 7/17 P.O. Box 1090 SEATS: COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE & REGION-AT-LARGE 200 West 5th Ave. continued on page 14 IFB and all required forms, wage determina-

The Norton Sound Health Corporation Board of Directors is in the process of accepting letters of interest to Seawall serve on the NSHC Board of Directors in the Community-At-Large seat and/or the Region-At-Large seat. NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT Street to a reported residential fire. The occupant Community-At-Large means the vicinity of Nome, Alaska. Region-At-Large means the area served by NSHC. MEDIA RELEASES 07/0/2014 through of the residence was transported to the hospital 07/13/2014 for treatment of smoke inhalation injuries and The Board of Directors will hold elections at its annual meeting on September 15, 2014 to fill these seats for a During this reporting period there were 187 minor burns, however was later released. The fire three year term beginning in September 2014 and ending in September 2017. Any interested person should send calls for service received by the nome police was suppressed by Nome Volunteer Fire with no communications center. Of these calls over 30 further loss to the duplex structure. It appears this a letter of interest with a brief resume by August 29, 2014 to: percent were alcohol related: fire was caused by a faulty microwave oven and Fire Calls: 1 Ambulance Requests/Calls: 14 quickly spread throughout the kitchen area. Dam- Public Safety/Police Calls: 172 Arrests: 15 age was estimated in excess of $50,000. Board of Directors Alcohol Related Arrests: 13 Percent Alcohol On 7-08 at 9:36 p.m. Nome Police Department Related Arrrests: 86 percent Responded to a report of a disturbance occurring Attention: Board Secretary Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- in Icy View. The investigation led to the arrest of suance of citations or the act of arrest does Justina Adams for Violating Probation and Condi- Norton Sound Health Corporation not assign guilt to any identified party. tions of Release. She was transported to Anvil P.O. Box 966 On 7-07 at 4:23 p.m. an ATV was stopped on Mountain Correctional Center; no bail was set. Seppala Drive. The operator, Andrew Koweluk On 7-08 at 11:23 p.m. NPD received a report Nome, AK 99762 was found to have a revoked driverʼs license. He of an assault at a residence on Spokane Street. was issued a summons for driving with a revoked Investigation resulted in the arrest of Rochelle Gif- license. fin for two counts of Assault in the Third Degree Please write “At-Large Seat” on the outside of the envelope. In order to serve on the NSHC Board of Directors On 7-7 at 8:51 p.m. NPD responded to a res- after it was determined that she assaulted two th idence on E 4 Avenue to a report of a fight be- members of the household, one of who is 77 years in one of the at-large seats, a person must not be an employee of NSHC. Former employees are not eligible for a tween two men. Investigation determined that Joe of age. Giffin was remanded to AMCC with no bail Jones and Barton Johnson were engaged in mu- set. period of one year after they stop working for NSHC, but the Board of Directors can waive this requirement. In tual combat. Barton was taken to the hospital for On 7-09 at 12:09 p.m. NPD issued a citation to addition, a director must pass a criminal background check. Details on these qualifications as well as information treatment of minor injuries. During the investiga- Glen Pardy charging him with parking in an unau- tion it was found that Barton was in violation of thorized (handicap) parking space. This violation regarding director duties and responsibilities can be obtained from: probation by consuming alcohol. The case will be carries a bail of $250. submitted to the District Attorney for disposition. On 7-09 at 4:58 p.m. NPD initiated investiga- On 7-07 at 9:26 p.m. NPD responded to Front tion of a reported sexual assault. Investigation Balla Sobocienski, Administrative Executive Specialist Street for a report of an intoxicated man passed- continues. out. As a result, Leanna Apassingok and Edward On 7-09 at 5:51 p.m., a complainant reported Norton Sound Health Corporation Smith were cited for public consumption of alco- that a structure she owned had been taken and hol; Edward Smith received a citation for open sold by another person. The structure had been P.O. Box 966 container; and Delbert Oozevaseuk was taken located at ¼ mile west beach and had been Nome, AK 99762 into protective custody due to his level of intoxi- moved to another location. A report was taken and cation. investigation is continuing. (907) 443-3226 On 07-07 at 10:30 p.m., Nome Police Depart- On 7-09 at 6:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ben- ment was dispatched to a residence on Campbell jirmen Kilgore was stopped on Front Street for a Way for a reported assault in progress. Investi- violation. Investigation determined that Kilgore did gation determined that Joseph Snowball had se- not have a valid driverʼs license. He was cited for 8S riously injured his roommate and assaulted his the driverʼs license violation and the vehicle was girlfriend. Joseph was arrested for Assault IV DV. 8S Follow-up investigation resulted in additional charges of Assault IV DV and Coercion that were continued on page 14 forwarded to the District Attorneyʼs office. J. Snowball was held at AMCC with no bail. 20W On 7-08 at 1:27 p.m. NPD stopped a truck on 23W 22W 21W Front Street for a traffic violation. Rodney Jones was issued a citation for Failure to Produce Proof PUBLIC NOTICE of Insurance. Lands Closed to Hunting and Guiding On 7-08 at 2:17 p.m. NPD received a report of ND the theft of several items from a residence on 2014 2 QUARTER MEETING in the Vicinity of Golovin Bay West D Street. A report was taken. Investigation is OF THE BOARD OF continuing. Golovin Native Corporation 9S On 7-08 at 2:48 p.m. NPD received a report of COMMISSIONERS an accidental discharge of a firearm on W. Kings 99S (Private Lands) Place. No persons were injured and no law was You are hereby notified that the violated, however NPD would like to encourage nd Alaska Native Allotment all residents to practice firearms safety. REMEM- 2014 2 quarter regular meeting of (Private Lands) BER: all guns are loaded unless you can visu- the Board of Commissioners of the r ally verify that there is no ammunition in the weapon. Accidental/negligent firearms dis- Bering Straits Regional Housing River Fish R kkRi Contact: charges are a significant threat to safety. Please Golovin Native Corporation Authority will be held on Tuesday, RRiver use caution around all weapons. er (907)779-3251 On 7-08 at 3:33 p.m. an ATV was stopped and July 29, 2014 between 10:00 am r cchauik the driver was found to be under the age of 16. and 3:00 pm in White Mountain, Kac The juvenile was issued a warning for the viola- tion. Please remember – you must possess a AK at the White Mountain IRA . 10S valid driverʼs license to operate an ATV on City building and between 4:30 pm CrC roadways; operation is restricted on State road- 10S kkC ways; and helmet laws will be enforced. and 5:30 pm in Golovin, AK at On 7-08 at 7:56 p.m. Nome Fire, Ambulance the Chinik Eskimo Community enik and Police were dispatched to a residence on N IRA building. Golovin LagoonL CheeC

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The Little Sisters of Jesus in and kept up with us almost all their good life in Nome. There were seven Diomede and Nome were named the lives and have showed us the way to who dedicated over 25 years here Rotary Citizens of the Year. The live with dignity and grace and numerous more who spent years award was announced at 4th of July every minute of the time. They have of their lives being a part of our com- festivities and presented at a led exemplary lives in demonstrating munity. They are leaving Nome this Wednesday July 9 Rotary Club meet- their humility and the purpose we year. This award from the Rotary ing at the Polar Cafe. each have in living to the best of our Club of Nome is our way of saying A statement from the Rotary Club ability. In their quiet way, they have we noticed all the good things they says, “These compassionate ladies shown that it doesn’t take great did and the good feelings they are have worked with us, lived with us wealth, or even great effort to live a leaving us with.”

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Photo courtesy Danielle Slingsby Adopt a Pet CITIZENS OF THE YEAR— Little Sisters Damien Hoehn , Nirmala Soysa and Alice Sullivan, received the Nome Rotary Citizen of the Year award last week. or make your donation • More Legals today! continued from page 13 During the Months of June, July and August. City Hall, located at 102 Division Street. Copies of the ordinance are available in the Office of the City AdoptDog afood, pet and cat get food, a FREE cat bag litter of anddog/cat other food donations when you adoptare CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE This ordinance had first reading on June 25, 2014 Clerk. a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other donations are and was passed to second reading/public hear- 7/17-24 always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! O-14-06-02 An Ordinance Amending Section ing/final passage on July 14, 2014, but was then always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! 17.10.010 of the Nome Code of Ordinances to tabled until the regular meeting of the Council on Increase the Rate of Tax by 1% on All Items July 28, 2014 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers of Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet 443-8538443-5212 oorr 4443-526243-5262 • More Seawall

tion and use identity theft and fraud. All persons sich, being cited for Failure to Provide Proof of In- night and will be summoned for Violating his Con- On 07-13 at 5:19 a.m. Nome Police Depart- continued from page 13 are cautioned to NOT GIVE information over the surance. ditions of Release as well as Probation Violation. ment was dispatched to an apartment on Nugget parked. telephone unless you know who you are talking to. On 07-11 at 8:45 p.m. Nome Police observed On 07-12 at 4:37 a.m. Nome Police Depart- Alley for a report that a male had kicked in the door On 7-10 at 12:28 a.m. NPD responded to a re- Always request a formal letter from any person a vehicle commit a traffic violation on 3rd Ave. The ment was dispatched to a fight on Front Street in- of the apartment. Investigation resulted in the ar- ported trespass at a residence on W C Street. In- you are not familiar with and verify the identity or driver, Amber Miller, was unable to provide proof of volving three parties. One of the victims rest of John Erlich for Criminal Mischief III, and As- vestigation resulted in Nellie Penayah being taken business to who you are corresponding. insurance. A. Miller was issued a citation for Fail- completed a citizenʼs arrest form and Kevin Kava sault IV. J. Erlich was transported to the hospital into protective custody due to her level of intoxi- On 7-10 at 10:39 p.m. NPD contacted Trevor ure to Provide Proof of Insurance on Demand. was arrested for Assault IV. K. Kava was re- for treatment due to his level of intoxication and cation. She was medically cleared and then re- Miller on Front Street in reference to an active ar- On 07-12 at 1:33 a.m. Nome Police Depart- manded at AMCC and held there for $500 bail. during treatment, kicked one of the attending per- manded at AMCC for a 12-hour protective hold. rest warrant. Miller was served with the warrant ment was dispatched to a residence on Prospect Follow-up investigation resulted in additional sonnel. J. Erlich was remanded to AMCC and held On 7-10 at 1:48 a.m. NPD stopped two per- and remanded to AMCC. Place for an intoxicated/passed out female with charges of Assault IV and Harassment being for- there without bail. sons on West Third Avenue due to intoxication. On 7-11 at 3:13 a.m. NPD responded to a wel- her pants down exposing her genitals. Investiga- warded to the District Attorney. On 7-13 at 5:10 p.m. NPD responded to a res- Esther Brown was arrested for Violating Condi- fare check on Front Street. As a result, Gregory tion resulted in the arrest of Joan Miller for Resist- On 07-12 at 10:23 p.m. Nome Police Depart- idence on W C Street to a report of an intoxicated tions of Release (no alcohol) and following med- Saclamana was arrested for Violating Conditions ing Arrest, Indecent Exposure, and Disorderly ment was dispatched to the patient hostel on Greg person who may endanger himself. Investigation ical clearance, was remanded to AMCC with no of Release/Probation (no alcohol). He was trans- Conduct. J. Miller was remanded at AMCC with Kruschek Ave for a report of two intoxicated indi- resulted in the arrest of Jordon Lyon for Violating bail set. ported and remanded to AMCC with no bail set. $1,000 bail. viduals who were causing a disturbance and re- Conditions of Probation (no alcohol). Jordon was On 7-10 at 8:30 a.m. NPD issued a citation to On 7-11 at 9:43 a.m. the owner of a business On 07-12 at 3:12 a.m. Nome Police were dis- fused to leave. Investigation resulted in the arrest remanded to AMCC. No bail. Bryan Nowland for Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign. on Bering Street reported that a person broke a patched to a bar on Front Street for a reported as- of Snowfyre Angi for Habitual MCA, Violating Con- On 07-13 at 8:34 p.m. Nome Police Depart- Bail for this violation is set at $110. window at the business. A suspect was identified sault in progress. During the investigation, Jessica ditions of Release and Probation Violation. S. ment responded to a report of Tim Brown being On 7-10 at 3:34 p.m. NPD received a report of and the investigation is ongoing. Damage is esti- Russell exposed an Officer to human blood. J. Angi was remanded to AMCC and held there with- angry, intoxicated, and leaving his residence with a person down on the ground near Seppala and mated in excess of $500. Russell was remanded to AMCC for Harassment I; out bail. The other person was transported to a a firearm. Investigation resulted in the arrest of T. W. D Street. Investigation resulted in Delbert Oo- On 7-11 at 1:44 p.m. a traffic stop on a vehicle bail $500. After additional follow-up investigation family memberʼs house at his request. Brown for Misconduct Involving Weapons IV, and sevaseuk being taken into protective custody (in- on W C Street resulted in the driver, Erik Johnson, for the bar fight, charges of Assault IV for the other On 7-13 at 3:37 a.m. NPD observed a pickup VOCR. T. Brown was remanded at AMCC and toxication). He was issued a citation for Open being cited for Failure to Provide Proof of Insur- parties involved were forwarded to the District At- and an ATV driving north on the Nome-Teller High- held there for $1,500 bail. Additional charges of Container of Alcohol and remanded to AMCC on a ance. torneyʼs office. way at approximately 70 miles per hour. The Theft II were forwarded to the District Attorneyʼs 12-hour protective hold. On 7-11 at 3:40 p.m. a traffic stop on a vehicle On 7-12 at 3:57 a.m. Nome Police responded pickup was observed to ʻswerveʼ towards the ATV office. On 7-10 at 7:34 p.m. a Nome resident reported on Greg Kruschek Avenue resulted in the driver, to a residence on 4th Avenue for the report of a dis- several times, with the ATV taking evasive action they received a suspicious phone call from some- Deborah Trowbridge, being cited for Failure to turbance. Investigation revealed that Thurston to avoid a collision. The truck was stopped and the one indicating they were from the IRS. There are Provide Proof of Insurance. Stiles, 28, was on conditions of probation that pro- driver identified as Christian Johnson. Investiga- several scams in circulation where the caller at- On 7-11 at 6:02 p.m. a traffic stop on a vehicle hibit the consumption of alcohol. Thurston was tion resulted in the arrest of Johnson for Reckless tempts to gather personal and financial informa- on E 4th Avenue resulted in the driver, Danielle Mu- found to have consumed alcohol earlier in the Driving. He was remanded to AMCC. Court

Week ending 7/11 002: VOCR; Filed by the DAs Office 7/2/14. (Felony); Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant arrested and taken to a correctional fa- Civil State of Alaska v. Patrick R. Newhall, Sr. (8/29/64); Attempted 4° Misconduct Involv- cility or is being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS OR- OʼConnor, Dawn Marie v. Iyatunguk, William; Civil Protective Order ing a Controlled Substance (Class A Misdemeanor); Date of Violation: 3/29/13; 120 DERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 Small Claims days, 120 days suspended; Forfeit marijuana to State; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail No current claims filed (start 2NO-14-00029SC) case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50.00 shall Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, the defendant pay Criminal be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 2 years; Shall comply with an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended and State of Alaska v. Barton Johnson (4/23/91); Violate Conditions of Release; Date of Vi- all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any vio- must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with the olation: 6/4/14; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; lation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no jailable offenses. revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid State of Alaska v. Ethan Kelso (1/17/98); Violation per Admin R. 43.1, and charged as ordered served; AS 12.55.0471(c); DNA IDENTIFICATION: If this conviction is for through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 year; Shall not possess or con- violation; Fined $25.00 with $0 suspended; Unsuspended $25.00 shall be paid by a “crime against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 sume alcohol; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; 1/18/15; Police Training Surcharge due in 10 days: $0 (fine <$30). or AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer; Integrated State of Alaska v. Christine Marie Buffas (1/22/98); Violation per Admin R. 43.1, and System when requested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; Pro- Alcohol/Mental Health Assessment by 10 days after release; Participate in and com- charged as violation; Fined $50.00 with $0 suspended; Unsuspended $50.00 shall bation: After serving any term of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed on plete recommended treatment and aftercare; Appear on 9/19/14 at 1:30 p.m. to be paid by 1/18/15; Police Training Surcharge due in 10 days: $10 (Inf/Viol). probation for 5 years under the following conditions: General and Special Condi- show proof of treatment; Warrant will issue. State of Alaska v. Luther Komonaseak (6/9/54); Judgment and Order of Commit- tions of Probation, as stated in the order; Bond(s): Any appearance or performance State of Alaska v. Nancy Kiyuklook (4/16/82); Assault 4; Date of Violation: 4/19/14; 120 ment/Probation; CTN 001: AS04.11.499(a)(fel): Import Alcohol – Dry Area – Large bond in this case: is exonerated. days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 120 days shall be served with defendant Amt; Class: C Felony; Defendant came before the court on (sentencing date) 7/9/14 State of Alaska v. Clinton Booshu (7/4/56); 2NO-13-840CR Order to Modify or Revoke remanded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to with counsel, PD Greene, and the DA present; Incarceration: It is ordered that the Probation; ATN: 113673969; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this defendant is committed to the care and custody of the Commissioner of the De- to 7/11/16); Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchor- court within 10 days. partment of Corrections for the following period(s): CTN 001: 24 months with 20 age; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in State of Alaska v. Dana Henry (12/21/84); CTN 001: Assault 4 on Police Officer; Date months suspended; The unsuspended 4 months shall be served when defendant effect. of Violation: 4/19/14; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002; 180 days, 0 days suspended; remands 10/15/14 at 1:30 p.m.; Fines: CTN 001: $10,000 due and payable by State of Alaska v. Clinton Booshu (7/4/56); 2NO-14-272CR Assault 4; DV; Date of Vi- Unsuspended 180 days shall be served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due 7/9/16; Surcharges: Police Training Surcharge: The defendant shall pay the fol- olation: 5/1/14; 180 days, 90 days suspended; Unsuspended 90 days shall be now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through lowing police training surcharge(s) to the court pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within 10 served, ready to release; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Of- this court within 10 days. days: CTN 001: $100 (Felony); Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant arrested and taken fice, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; State of Alaska v. Fredric F. Saccheus (8/28/89); *Corrected Judgment (7/7/14); Im- to a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; There- Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and portation of Alcohol; Date of Violation: 10/6/12; Any appearance or performance fore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities sur- taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid bond is exonerated; 60 days, 57 days suspended; Unsuspended 3 days shall be charge of $100 per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; through this court within 10 days; Probation for 2 years; Subject to warrantless ar- served with defendant reporting for remand at Nome Court on 10/1/13 at 1:30 p.m.; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, the rest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no jailable of- Sentence Consecutive to CTN 002; Report to Nome Court on 10/1/13 at 1:30 p.m. defendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is fenses; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Shall not have alcohol in his for a remand hearing; Release or bail conditions remain in effect until defendant re- suspended and must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in con- residence; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; pots to serve sentence; Fine: $3000.00 with $1500.00 suspended; Shall pay un- nection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facil- Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer. suspended $1500.00 fine through Nome Trial Courts by 8/9/15; Forfeit any alcohol ity or jail time is ordered served; AS 12.55.0471(c); DNA IDENTIFICATION: If this State of Alaska v. Corey Tom (7/21/92); (Corrected 7/11/14) Judgment; Attempted Sex- to State; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; conviction is for a “crime against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony ual Assault 3°; Date of Violation: 9/4/13; Modifier: Attempt; 12 months, 8 months Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA suspended; Unsuspended 4 months shall be served with defendant remanded im- probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or Registration System when requested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace mediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, An- is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50.00 shall be paid through this officer; Probation: After serving any term of incarceration imposed, the defendant chorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must court within 10 days; Probation for 3 years, subject to the following conditions is placed on probation for 3 years under the following conditions: General and Spe- be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken 8/9/16; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no cial Conditions of Probation, as stated in the order; Bond(s): Any appearance or to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through violations of law pertaining to alcoholic beverages; Shall not possess or consume performance bond in this case: is exonerated. this court within 10 days; Probation for 3 years; Shall comply with all court orders alcohol in any dry/damp community; Shall not have alcohol in his residence; Shall State of Alaska v. John Kiminock (8/19/91); Judgment and Order of Commitment/Pro- by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these con- not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrant- bation; CTN 001: Attempt AS11.41.420(a)(3): Sex Assault 2- Penetrate Incap Vic- ditions of probation; Shall commit no jailable offenses; No contact w/Ida Us- less breath testing at the request of any peace officer; Subject to warrantless search tim; Class: C Felony; Defendant came before the court on (sentencing date) 7/8/14 taszewski; Do not go to her house; Mental Health Assessment by contacting BHS of residence for alcohol; Person and baggage are subject to warrantless search at with counsel, PD Greene, and the DA present; Incarceration: It is ordered that the w/in 1 week after release; Participate in and complete recommended treatment and any airport en route to local option community; Subject to warrantless arrest for defendant is committed to the care and custody of the Commissioner of the De- aftercare; Present assessor w/copy of judgment and complaint; Defendant is re- any violation of these conditions of probation; Probation 3 years concurrent with partment of Corrections for the following period(s): CTN 001: 5 years with 3 years quired to register as Sex Offender for 15 years. CTN 002; *7/7/14 Probation conditions corrected to reflect conditions as stated on suspended; The unsuspended 2 years shall be served immediately; Surcharges: record. Police Training Surcharge: The defendant shall pay the following police training State of Alaska v. Cheryl Lynn Anagick (7/2/85); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001 and surcharge(s) to the court pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within 10 days: CTN 001: $100 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 15

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continued from page 1 animals and humans, “I’m worried house,” Charlie Weiss said. Weiss about a cow moose. There’s an ag- lives near East End Park where one gressive animal,” Gorn declared. may see members of the herd stand- Gorn said his department takes all ing among the tables under the pic- wild animal calls seriously. nic shelter. “We’re working on it. We have to Figuring a solution is his job, figure out what happened. This is Gorn said, but he could use some new for Nome,” he said. help from the public to keep them Gorn is responding to calls from safe, regardless of how they feel police and residents near the airport about the animals: and roads. “For the real bona fide concerns, The department herds musk ox al- there things we can do,” he said. “We most daily, Gorn thinks his log can put up chain link fences that are shows over 20 responses where he’s secured effectively because we know moved animals between the hours of it works. We can knock down brush. 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. We have to have some common Biologists think the musk ox see sense.” Nome as a safe haven from bears. He sees humans around Nome They believe brown bears have taking chances and behaving in ways taken many calves and lowered the they never would consider around muskox population, but they aren’t moose or bear. sure. “I’m really, really, scared about For almost 40 years, the musk ox people doing really [unwise] things population has grown without local this summer and in summers past” problems, according to Gorn. Gorn said. While they never would “Now the population is declin- intentionally go near a bear, or go ing,” he said. “We have 10 years of near a moose, they are risking injury low recruitment rates.” Photo by Sandra L. Medearis with their behavior around musk ox, Biologists may have to concen- ITCHY MUSK OX— Musk oxen take advantage all the amenities Nome has to offer, including safety from he added. trate on brown bears as a way to dis- predators such as wolves or bears and conveniently located poles such as this badminton net pole at East End “They go much too close, some courage musk ox from seeking Park which makes for a fine scratching post. are darn near climbing on their shelter among the human population. Gorn said. “ We have research that swer. There are thousands of musk humans, he said. backs. Some kids in town are shoot- “The solution may take time. We shows musk ox move closer to town ox in the game unit that are not prob- From a statewide perspective, ing at them, real close,” Gorn said. may have to take it to the bears in when bears predate on their calves lems, only 100 to 150 grazing in there’s urban wildlife, there’s nui- Most people have shown good GMU 22C and lower the bear num- during May.” Nome. It is almost impossible to sance wildlife cases all over the state, judgment. Musk oxen have shown bers,“ he said. “We have a pretty lib- Icy View is Nome’s suburb two move entire populations, he said. whether its moose, or bears. humans considerable forbearance. eral hunt in 22C. Over the last two miles out of town that musk ox seem Peter Bente, a biologist with state “We have to figure out what’s Musk ox have been tolerant of hu- years we’ve had a pretty low harvest. to prefer over other hangouts. While Fish and Game agrees that residents going on here. Statewide, it has been mans almost to a fault, encouraging We may have to encourage some they are there, they have attacked should remember that musk ox are going on for decades,” Gorn said. people to take risks. “We’ve had hunting of bears.” dogs, rattled kennel enclosures and wild animals. Being in Nome is new “It’s just really new for Nome. I around 100 musk ox in and around “It’s hard for me to believe the Se- meandered through yards right up for them, too, Bente pointed out. In don’t have the silver bullet to solve Nome this summer and no issues ward Peninsula, as large as it is, and close to houses. town they are in a situation where it yet, but we’re working on it.” [with humans],” Gorn said. Unit 22 itself being 24,000 sq. miles, Gorn doesn’t see moving an entire they can get cornered in yards and When it comes to conflict between out of 24,000 sq. miles the musk ox are naturally selecting Icy View,” population of musk oxen as an an- fences, producing a desire to charge Wildlife in and around Nome

Photo by Diana Haecker PUTTING UP A FIGHT— Bobby Koezuna battled it out with a pink salmon, on Friday, July 11 at the mouth of the Nome River. Just as it was nearly landed, the fish threw the hook and got away.

Photo by Eden Gumaer OFFSPRING— A roughlegged hawk guards its offspring in a nest near the Kougarok River.

Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff HALTER-BROKEN— Reindeer herder Bruce Davis shows off his new Photo by Eden Gumaer lead reindeer. BIG CATS— Two lynx settled a dispute right on the Kougarok Road, on June 28.