Photo by Rhoda Nanouk PAUL JOHNSON MEMORIAL SLED DOG RACE— Aaron Burmeister arrives in Unalakleet from Kaltag during last week’s Paul Johnson Memorial sled dog race.

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VOLUME CXIII NO. 7 February 14, 2013

Council mulls change in election rules By Sandra L. Medearis renewable at the end of the term The Nome Common Council based on agreement of both parties. made final on Feb. 11 a sale of land Several issues were tabled pend- to Bonanza Fuel Inc. ing a full Council in attendance. The distributor will use the ap- Four council members attended proximately four acres at the north the Feb. 11 meeting—Josie Stiles, end of the port industrial area to ex- Jerald Brown, Louis Green Sr. and pand its adjacent tank farm. BFI will Randy Pomeranz who led the meet- pay the market value of the land, as ing in the absence of Mayor Denise verified by the City’s assessor at Michels. $348,017. Shelved until the next meeting In new business, the Council was a measure to decrease the num- voted into first reading a handful of ber of votes required to declare a budget revisions for spending year winner in Nome municipal elections 2013: general fund municipal from the current 50 percent plus one budget; construction capital projects down to 40 percent plus one. fund budget; special revenue fund None of the candidates for two budget; capital projects fund budget; expired seats in the October election and port operating fund budget. The received 50 percent plus one. money issues will come up for sec- Therefore, incumbents Council- ond reading and discussion by the man Stan Andersen and Councilman Council as well as public hearing at Randy Pomeranz had to face a runoff the next regular meeting on Feb. 25. election in November. In personnel action, the Council Brown urged the Council to table approved a six-month contract with the measure until there were more Photo by Diana Haecker Paul Fuhs Professional Services of representatives present and asked for PROPOSED MARINE HIGHWAY— U.S. Coast Guard Commander James Houck presented a proposed high- Alaska for consulting services re- more information concerning elec- way corridor through the Bering Strait at last week’s Bering Strait Maritime Symposium in Nome. garding port design and funding. tions in the past 10 years. Fuhs will receive $30,000 plus Two citizens spoke against the verified expenses and a small enter- Maritime Symposium addresses tainment allowance. The contract is continued on page 4 increased Bering Strait ship traffic By Diana Haecker increasing number of vessels sailing line, the ocean is often referred to as Superintendent While oil, gas, mining and ship- through the Strait. As U.S. Coast the local “grocery store” or “the gar- ping industries are jockeying for po- Guard Commander James Houck put den” as it teems with marine mam- Brawner resigns sition to take advantage of the it, “I think we can all agree that with mals and sea life on which residents decreasing summer sea ice, Bering $ 4 trillion in natural reserves [in the subsist. By Diana Haecker Brawner’s resignation. If the board Strait communities and Nome are en- Arctic], we can’t keep the ships out. Symposium organizer Gay Nome Public Schools Superin- accepts the resignation, further ac- gaged in the quest for information on They are going to come.” Sheffield, Nome’s Marine Advisory tendent Michael Brawner handed in tion would most likely be discussed how to deal with increased shipping The Bering Strait Maritime Sym- Program agent said in her welcome a letter of resignation to be consid- at a special meeting of the board, traffic the new Arctic age will bring. posium, held last week in Nome, remarks that the meeting was in- ered by the Nome School Board in Brennan said. The traffic is coming, as evi- sought to address some of the issues spired by a resident in Wales, who their regular meeting on Tuesday, The Board is in charge of hiring a denced by last summer’s first ever oil involved with the increased shipping was frustrated about a lack of infor- February 12. Superintendent. and gas exploratory drilling mission traffic through the Bering Strait. School board president Betsy Brawner started to work in Nome continued on page 4 by Royal Dutch Shell, and an ever- By those who live along the coast Brennan said on Monday that she in July 2011. A three-month search has not seen the letter yet and de- concluded when the Board found clined to comment on the particulars three candidates and brought them to such as effective date or reason for Nome for public input. Brawner was NSEDC reports 2012 profits of the resignation. selected. Brawner’s contract runs out on His letter of resignation was sub- June 30, 2014. mitted on Monday afternoon and $13.1 million before taxes Brennan said the next steps de- added to the School Board meeting pend on the board’s decision agenda. Golden king crab investment increases net assets and liabilities whether to accept or refuse By Laurie McNicholas icki presented preliminary 2012 fi- lion at the end of 2011. Norton Sound Economic Devel- nancial highlights to the NSEDC NSEDC’s total assets (liabilities opment Corp. reports a profitable board of directors at a meeting last and net assets) were $221.3 million year in 2012 thanks to substantial in- week in Nome. on Dec. 31, 2012, up from 186.2 mil- creases in revenues and stock mar- Comparative figures for the previ- lion at the end of 2011. Liabilities ket investment gains. ous year are from the NSEDC 2011 increased by about $21 million to a Company Controller Rick Wal- annual report. total of $55.4 million in 2012, com- NSEDC’s net assets before taxes pared to liabilities of $33.3 million at totaled $165.9 million on Dec. 31, the end of 2011 and $20.7 million in On the Web: 2012, compared to $152.9 million at 2010. Walicki said the company’s the end of 2011, a gain of about long-term debt increased from $15.8 www.nomenugget.net $13.1 million. Walicki said the com- million in 2011 to $35 million on E-mail: pany’s investments in marketable se- Dec. 31, 2012. [email protected] curities yielded profits of about $8.7 Walicki repeatedly said the com- million last year compared to a flat pany’s preliminary 2012 financial performance in 2011. figures will be adjusted. The company’s marketable secu- He noted that 2012 federal tax rities investment portfolio totaled payments are likely, adding that he $69.7 million at the end of 2011. won’t know the amount until the Revenues increased by $6 million in company’s annual audit is completed Nugget file photo 2012, Walicki added. Revenues RESIGNED— NPS Superintendent Mike Brawner submitted a letter of from all sources totaled $43.7 mil- continued on page 6 resignation on Monday afternoon. 2 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Sound Off Analysis of the Impact of House ruary 6, 2013, during a Senate Re- over a year. The Tubuktulik River is ures that may affect them.” to the bills so far, has slowed the Bill 77 and sources Committee hearing on SB home to healthy salmon, which sup- In short, the rights of indigenous progress of the SB 26, at least, and Senate Bill 26 on 26, the NBITWC, City of Elim and ports the subsistence livelihood of people are being violated due to HB the Senate Resources will likely hold Healthy Watersheds Native Village of Elim provided tes- the people of “Nevarcaq” (traditional 77 and SB 26. We believe the in- more hearings on the bill after taking timony in opposition to the Bill . name for Elim meaning ‘young digenous tribes in Alaska were not next week to work on oil tax issues. By Emily Murray, Also, both the City of Elim and Wa- lady’) and has been for hundreds of properly consulted and notified of We still have a chance, therefore, to Norton Bay Inter-Tribal Water- tershed Council Resolution in oppo- years. We strongly believe we have a HB 77 and SB 26 to voice their valu- urge the legislature not to strip away shed Council sition to SB 26 were distributed to right to protect our streams to keep able opinion on these bills. Without the rights of citizens and tribes to On January 30, the Norton Bay Committee members and made healthy fish and clean water for our- documentation of healthy streams for keep water in our streams for healthy Inter-Tribal Watershed Council met available for public review. selves and for our children up to salmon, HB 77 and SB 26 would fish and ask it to reject any legisla- with the Native Village of Koyuk, The NBITWC and City of Elim seven generations. nullify control by indigenous people tion that ignores Constitutional and Unalakleet, Shaktoolik and Elim in acted immediately on HB 77 and SB Article 19 of the United Nations over developments affecting them other rights for the majority of attendance. During the meeting it 26 since the window to testify Declaration on the Rights of Indige- and their lands. By securing “in Alaskans who depend on water re- came to everyone’s attention that against the bills was so short. Had nous People says that “States shall stream flow rights” indigenous peo- sources for health and welfare. Governor Parnell had introduced we not been aware that these two consult and cooperate in good faith ple will continue to maintain and HB 77 and SB 26. Essentially what bills were being introduced, the fu- with the indigenous peoples con- strengthen their institutions, cultures Emily Murray, Secretary these two bills are designed to do is ture of our “in-stream flow rights” cerned through their own representa- and traditional practices, which con- Norton Bay Inter-Tribal Watershed to expand government power and would have been in jeopardy. Under tive institutions in order to obtain tributes to sustainable and equitable Council strip Alaskans of their rights to clean current law, Alaskans can file for their free, prior and informed consent development and proper manage- P.O. Box 39070 water and healthy fisheries. “in-stream flow rights” to secure before adopting and implementing ment of their environment. Elim, AK 99739 NBITWC had only until Friday to enough water in salmon streams for legislative or administrative meas- The good news is that opposition write a resolution addressing these healthy fisheries. Essentially large Bills. Therefore NBITWC wrote and corporations want unfettered access Pope retires signed Resolution 2013-01. In addi- to Alaskan waters, regardless of tion, the City of Elim wrote and whether they support salmon. signed Resolution 13-03 strongly Currently, the Native Village of VATICAN CITY — Pope Bene- objecting to the consideration or ap- Elim has been monitoring in-stream dict XVI announced his resignation proval of HB 77 and SB 26. On Feb- flow of the Tubuktulik River for of the See of Rome on Feb. 11 dur- ing a consistory during which three canonizations were also announced. Letters to the editor must be signed and include an In his statement to the cardinals address and phone number. Thank yous and political present at the consistory, the Holy Father said: “After having repeat- endorsementsare considered ads. edly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an ad- vanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine Editorial ministry. I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual Roads to Resources nature, must be carried out not only Nomeites remember our local Roads to Resources with millions of with words and deeds, but no less bucks being spent to construct the New Glacier Creek Road. The with prayer and suffering,” Pope State of Alaska bent over and carved a new road out of about four Benedict XVI told the cardinals at miles of tundra leading to the site of the Rock Creek Mine. This was the consistory. His resignation will Photo by Nancy McGuire to make it easy for a private Canadian mining company to haul away be effective Feb. 28 . He will then re- HEARTS IN HAND— Megan Timm with the Norton Sound CAMP De- our gold. We all know what a goat rope that was. The mining company side in a cloistered Vatican partment and Liz Murphy (holding hearts) at the Valentine Craft Fair at went broke and closed the mine. The Stateʼs Roads to Resources hit monastery. Old St. Joseph Hall Saturday. a dead end. Our governor wants to spend big bucks to build roads to resources that are way out in the remotest edge of beyond, so that foreign min- ing companies can haul off our precious metals. We need to tell our A Look at the Past governor where our resources are and tell him to provide funds to de- velop these resources. These resources are the minds of our children and the road to resources leads right to our schoolhouses. Public ed- ucation needs to be fully funded and we will find that our intellectual resources will be the salvation of our state. How many schools can we fund with $5 billion from the Susitna Dam ? We need to get a grip on our future. It involves the economics of pro- tecting our environment and sustaining a healthy life style. We can ditch the Roads to Resources and let private industry pay their own way at the tollbooth of the highway to riches. Letʼs get on the right road and put our money into our schools, hospitals and human re- sources. — N.L.M.—

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Maintain American derstand changing distributions of vision in Arctic policy moving for- light on climate change and that it of- tic,” said Zhao Yun, Beijing's ambas- leadership plants and animals supporting the ward.” Begich has been advocating fers useful shipping routes. sador to Norway, last week at the The new Secretary of State John subsistence needs of the peoples of for an Arctic ambassador and has So far, the Chinese government Arctic Frontiers Conference in Kerry feels the heat of a warming the Arctic; help communities plan for worked closely with former Secre- has no official Arctic strategy. In Tromsø, Norway. China is more in- Arctic as Senator Lisa Murkowski and adapt to the changing climate; tary of State Hillary Clinton. Six of order to not upset Arctic nations, terested in joining forces with other last week asked him to prioritize provide support for hydrographic the eight Arctic nations currently China approaches the issue subtly. states to study “trans-regional is- America’s Arctic engagement as his surveys, mapping sensitive habitats have ambassador-level diplomats “Currently, China has not carried out sues,” Der Spiegel quotes him. predecessor Hillary Clinton did. In and collecting meteorological data; representing their interests before the any exploration activities in the Arc- a letter to the Department of State, strengthen the role of the U.S. Arctic Arctic Council. Senator Murkowski calls upon ex- Research Commission and increase panded U.S. leadership in the Arctic. funding from the EIRF for the North WWF donates to polar bear “The Arctic is not presently sub- Pacific Research Board and the research COMMUNITY CALENDAR ject to the type of long-standing dis- Alaska Ocean Observing System; The World Wildlife Fund has con- putes and entrenched views that tributed $111,000 to the Government make diplomatic activity in the re- of Nunavut and $82,000 to the Gov- Thursday, February 14 gion difficult, but it is an area that is ernment of the Northwest Territories starting to garner international atten- to partially pay for polar bear popu- tion and recognition of its tremen- lation surveys. dous economic potential. 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Johnson Eningowuk of Shish- discussions. and figure out what their common heard at the International Maritime “We hear all these things about maref spoke to this, saying that his Presenters included the U.S. Coast denominator is. “I asked the marine Organization. ship traffic, tour ships, adventurers community’s fear is that more traffic Guard, the Alaska Dept. of Environ- mammal coalition a little over a year The IMO is the United Nations and Seadoo’ers coming our way. But would deflect the animals from com- mental Conservation, a spill response ago to come together and bring to me specialized agency that bears re- what does that mean to us? Some- ing near Shishmaref. coordinator with the U.S. Fish and and the government, in one voice sponsibility for the safety and secu- body tell us how this works, because To top off the list, residents asked, Wildlife Service, Matt Forney with what their joint needs were and they rity of shipping and the prevention of we don’t feel prepared for all this,” “Who do we talk to when it comes to the NOAA office of navigation, the responded fabulously,” Houck said. marine pollution by ships. Sheffield said. mitigate harm to the environment, director of the UAF Seward Marine The coalition is still in its infancy, In preparation for the symposium, the animals and the subsistence re- Center and the UAF research ice- but during a meeting in Bowdoin Sheffield asked Bering Strait com- sources?” breaker Sikuliaq, and Eskimo Walrus College in Maine last year, the mem- munities what they perceive as an Sheffield summarized the collec- Commission director Vera Metcalf. bers came up with ten recommenda- immediate threat resulting from in- tive questions that plague the region: tions that they sent to Houck to take creased ship traffic. “The number How do we respond to different sorts into consideration as he worked on one concern across the board was Arctic Marine Mammal of crisis, not only oil spills, but also the Port Access Routing Study, a harm to essential subsistence marine Coalition drifting vessels? Weather is always a Vera Metcalf spoke on behalf of a scheme to direct heavy ship and resources,” Sheffield reported. factor and how do we deal with a newly created Arctic Marine Mam- tanker traffic. The harm was identified to come scenario of a hundred or more mal Coalition that was formed to Those recommendations included via filth or pollution of any kind. stranded tourists off a cruise liner? specifically address increased ship- to direct ship traffic to the East of St. Cynthia Barr, attending from Brevig Also, there are border issues with the ping traffic. The coalition consists of Lawrence Island, to make the Bering Mission, reported that residents saw Strait being halved into a U.S. and the five Alaska Native organizations Sea, Chukchi Sea and Beaufort Sea signs of ship waste on their local Photo by Diana Haecker Russian side. What kind of traffic that co-manage marine mammals zero discharge zones, to recommend beaches. “We found lettuce and car- ADVOCATING— Nanuuq Com- scheme do the Russians set up? How with government agencies. These are speed limits of 10 knots during mi- rots washed up on our shores,” Barr mission Executive Director Jack do we know what ships are coming, the Eskimo Walrus Commission, the gration times, to place an Arctic Ma- said. “We know that they aren’t from Omelak explained the formation where they are and what is their Eskimo Whaling Commission, the rine Mammal Coalition observer on us because in our store there are no of the Arctic Marine Mammal cargo? Alaska Nanuuq Commission, the Ice every large vessel as they transit the carrots and lettuce.” She added that Coalition to speak with one voice “Our objective is to get some an- Seal Committee and the Beluga Strait and to develop strong relation- Brevig Mission residents observed on behalf of Alaska coastal resi- swers to these questions. And if there Commission. “The Alaska Native ships with international, federal and ship crews washing down their decks dents. is an answer that looks like it could voice was not fully heard at the na- state agencies that regulate large while anchored at Port Clarence and be better, let’s make it better,” tional or international level when it shipping traffic. at another time, they observed oil Sheffield said. comes to the health and safety of our Alaska Nanuuq Commission Ex- Traffic schemes sheen in the water. “Who do we re- Over the course of the sympo- people,” Metcalf said. ecutive Director Jack Omelak said U.S. Coast Guard Commander port that to?” she asked. that the coalition aims to speak in James Houck gave a preview of a one voice to the multitude of agen- proposed traffic scheme as part of a cies that manage Alaska marine Port Access Routing Study. mammals. “The polar bear and the The Coast Guard is in the early seals are intrinsically connected, but stages of evaluating the need for ship the agencies managing them aren’t,” routing measures in the Bering Strait, said Omelak. “We aim to make the he said. A complete routing study Arctic Marine Mammal Coalition a and traffic schemes require coordi- one-stop-shopping place and we try nation between the U.S. and Russia. to do away with the many funding The Coast Guard is mostly con- restrictions we encounter with mul- cerned about large ship traffic and tiple agencies involved.” tankers. Houck talked about an enor- The purpose of the coalition is to mous increase in tanker vessels advocate on behalf of the Alaska through the Bering Strait and showed Arctic people. numbers he received from his Russ- “This represents an opportunity ian counterpart. for Arctic subsistence users to have The Russians estimate that by the some sort of input to outside agen- year 2020, there will be 50 billion cies in the discussion and decision tons of cargo moved through the making process regarding the Arc- Bering Strait on the Russian side tic,” Omelak said. He added that the alone. In comparison: in 2010, 10 coalition aims to be funded through million tons of cargo sailed through foundations rather than government the Strait, in 2011 80 million, and in grants. “This would allow us to ad- 2012, three billion tons. dress issues outside of the co-man- He believes this is a conservative agement agreements that focus on estimate. As insurance companies Photo by Diana Haecker resource management strategies and become comfortable with hydro- CONCERNED — Johnson Eningowuk and Bill Jones of Shishmaref voiced concerns that increased ship traf- not human rights and food security continued on page 6 fic might deflect sea mammals from their customary migration routes. issues,” Omelak said. • Council

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By Sandra L. Medearis holder. It would be the responsibility Nome Port Commission is look- of the insured to provide renewal ing at changes to further tighten the certificates when the policy periods tariff controlling use of Nome’s har- expire. Trucking, storing, shipping, bor. fuel, general cargo and gravel and Not only does the Port of Nome equipment are already included in desire to control the use of navigable the insurance requirement. waters within the port, the port up- • Adds to the requirement that all lands and the costs, but also control vessels going in and out of the port filming and still-photography of the and harbor have a fully operational port. If adopted, “all film, video VHF radio on board at all times. Ad- and/or photography production com- ditionally, they must stand by VHF panies are required to complete a li- marine channel 16 when “maneuver- cense application, pay the associated ing within the navigation channel fees [proposed at $1,500 per produc- into or out of the port or harbor en- tion day or part of day], and receive trances. All vessel operators must authorization prior to operations on adhere to rules of navigation regard- any port facilities.” less of size and grant right-of-way to The production license would in- larger vessels approaching or depart- Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff clude, but not be limited to the East ing the port. LULU REMOVAL— Q Trucking continues work that it began last winter to remove the remnants of the and West beaches, industrial pad and • Rules out any use of the port sunken barge Lulu from the outer harbor of Nome’s port all marine facilities—causeway, during the iced-in winter season barge ramp, inner harbor, floating from mid-November to late-May- docks and Belmont Beach. early June, unless approved by the Port staff said Monday the meas- port director. ure, similar to those required in other • Requires vessels to raft [double Alaska ports, would help personnel park] on floats as well as sheet pile track who was in the port and in the docks during periods of heavy traf- THE PERKS OF BEING ALASKAN water. The measure also requires the fic and bad weather. Additionally, licensee to maintain $1 million in li- “users are required to maximize the ability insurance. The language of use of all sheet pile and floating dock the license holds City of Nome space by mooring as close to neigh- harmless from lawsuits and damages boring vessels as is deemed practi- resulting from production conducted cally safe.” on port property. • Holds contractors responsible BENEFITS Other new requirements appear to for getting written directives from target increased safety or increased the Harbormaster’s Office or online port revenue. Staff said the port com- for loading and unloading all rock, INCLUDE TWO mission would announce a work ses- sand and gravel materials within Port sion before the next regular meeting of Nome. Continued overboard ma- slated for Feb. 21. The panel mulled terial loss [spilling gravel, rock and FREE BAGS & over the changes, but did not take ac- sand overboard] will result not only tion on the proposed revisions at a in fines—but also under tariff meeting Feb. 7. changes—the contractor bearing the SPECIAL FARES Changes under scrutiny by the expense of cleanup. Repeat offenses Commission include these: may result in the contractor denied • Proposes to change dockage use of port facilities. rates for home-ported vessels dry- • Adds explosives to the list of docked within Port of Nome. Cur- cargoes for which the contractor rently, the charges are flat rates of must pay standby charges for emer- $700 for vessels over 25 feet and gency services. Additionally, “no $400 for length under 25 feet. The hazardous substances or explosive new rate, if approved, would be ves- material components may be stored sels 30 feet and under, $500 in win- at any location on Port of Nome ter and $400 in summer; vessels 31 property without the prior written to 50 feet, $800 in winter and $700 consent of the port director. Any re- in summer, vessels 51 feet and over, fusal to store these hazardous sub- $1,200 in winter and $1,000 in sum- stances or explosive materials is mer. completely at the discretion of the • Proposes to add a 15 percent ad- port director.” ministrative fee on issues that require • Adds fees for amenities as Smart administrative services to handle be- Ash burner operation to burn used yond typical day-to-day business. sorbents, $45 per hour; gangway or Examples are past due accounts brow rental, $125 per day; and fees going to any method of collection; to be determined for use of high known spill response incidents that power high mast lights. require port supplies and personnel; • Bans using vessels, containers, cleanup or repairs of facilities or in- structures or vehicles as residences, frastructure from user damage. including vessels in storage on port • Adds that all companies or per- property—“no live-aboards on hard sons engaged in providing haul-out ground.” services, repairs or provide any type The Nome Common Council of labor services anywhere in the would need to approve the revised port must have a current certificate tariff, as the Nome Port Commission of liability insurance of up to $1 mil- is an advisory group. lion naming the port as a certificate

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For news anytime, find us online at www.nomenugget.net bpteachers.com 6 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET • NSEDC continued from page 1 eries. skippers have paid for their share of let line. He said this season the plant Walicki told the board that invest- the vessel and have arranged to repay will process 500,000 pounds of in May. ment activities used $28 million of NSEDC $2.4 million for crab quota golden king crab, mostly quota pur- Board and staff changes In 2011 the corporation paid taxes NSEDC’s cash flow in 2012. He on Jan. 15, 2014. chased from KDS. There is price Unalakleet voters chose Frank of nearly $1.5 million ($929,175 in said whenever the company buys Garnie asked Eckles whether pressure on crab because a lot of Katchetag to represent their commu- federal taxes and $555,269 in state long-term assets, there are significant there are guidelines for keeping own- Russian crab and new Argentinean nity on the NSEDC board in a spe- taxes). The company is exempt from cash outlays for investments that ership of the Patricia Lee within the king crab are showing up in the mar- cial election held Jan. 28. federal and state income taxes under later produce income. region. ket, he noted. He replaces William (Middy) provisions of Section 501(c)(4) of NSEDC has declined a request “No,” Eckles replied. “We need Johnson, who resigned from the the internal Revenue Code, except from The Nome Nugget to state the to divest 50 percent, and the Siu Funding requests granted board in December with nearly a for taxes on unrelated business in- total purchase price of KDS. board will make a decision soon.” A request from the City of year left in his three-year term. On come. NSEDC receives unrelated Walicki said NSEDC’s cash bal- The NSEDC board met in an ex- Savoonga for $439,862 from Jan. 10 NSEDC hired Johnson as business income through invest- ance was $8.9 million on Dec. 31, ecutive session closed to the public NSEDC’s Community Energy Fund manager of Northern Norton Sound ments in Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands 2012, compared to $10 million at the to discuss KDS articles and bylaws to replace meter boxes and install Seafood Products (NNSSP) in Un- fisheries that are held and managed end of 2011. and to select a board of directors for LED streetlights received approval alakleet, a position he previously by its wholly owned, for profit sub- Siu President John Eckles said the the new subsidiary. from the board. The improvements held. sidiary, Siu Alaska Corp. company will have a two-boat crab are expected to save the city about Unalakleet will elect a representa- fleet when the Patricia Lee becomes Siu subsidiaries update $3,000 in electricity costs annually. tive to a new three-year board term Major 2012 investment operational. The Siu board of direc- Eckles said Glacier Fish Co.’s The board approved a letter of in- in October of this year. Last November NSEDC acquired tors is deciding how to change the catcher-processors Alaska Ocean and tent to provide $300,000 to help fund NSEDC hired Darrin Otton of 1.2 million pounds of western Aleu- vessel’s ownership structure, he Pacific Glacier are out fishing pol- construction of a multipurpose room Nome as tender vessel manager in tian Islands golden king crab quota added. lock. Fishery participants had hoped addition to the school in Shaktoolik. November. and a crab catcher-processor, the Pa- Board member Joe Garnie of for a pollock roe content of 2.5 per- Board member Eugene Asicksik of The board approved administra- tricia Lee, by purchasing a fishing Teller asked Eckles to clarify the cent, but the average is below 2 per- Shaktoolik said the school’s kitchen tive requests to fund a full-time company, KDS, Inc. A press release ownership structure of the Aleutian cent in all sectors, he added. He said and cafeteria are to be moved to the human resources specialist to assist issued by NSEDC on Nov. 15 said No. 1 in relation to changing the sirimi prices are down from last year. multipurpose room. The room also Human Resources Director Tiffany the KDS purchase includes smaller ownership structure of the Patricia Pollock catcher vessels owned by will be used for public meetings and Martinson in the Nome office, and to holdings of Bering Sea opilio crab Lee. BSAI Partners have harvested 23 serve as an evacuation facility, he expand an office assistant position at quota and St. Matthew Island blue Eckles explained that Siu Alaska percent of their A season quota, Eck- added. NNSSP from seasonal to full-time. king crab quota, along with a signif- Corp. cannot own more than 50 per- les said. The F/V Great Pacific and The City of Shaktoolik received icant share of the total allowable cent of a vessel that harvests F/V Destination are scheduled for $1.5 million from the Alaska Legis- Jerry Ivanoff honored catch of western Aleutian Islands red NSEDC’s quota, so Siu must divest shipyard work, he added. lature for the multipurpose room The board honored Jerry Ivanoff , king crab, a fishery that currently is 50 percent of its interest in the Patri- Eckles reports the Glacier Bay has project, and has submitted an appli- NSEDC’s director of Education, Em- closed. cia Lee. six cod fishing trips scheduled in the cation for $850,000 to the Alaska ployment and Training and treasurer Walicki said NSEDC borrowed Board chairman Dan Harrelson A and B seasons. He said fishing is Community Development Block of the corporation, for 20 years of about $21 million to buy the KDS said the Bering Sea Women’s Group the best he has seen, but market Grant program, Dept. of Commerce, service. At a meeting in December, crab quota, and Siu Alaska Corp. (BSWG) owns 25 percent of the prices are sliding. Community, and Economic Devel- the board increased the company’s used a line of credit to purchase the Aleutian No. 1, and two skippers of Siu will close the sale of the Pa- opment. Other funds committed to annual scholarship fund from Patricia Lee for $3 million. the vessel own 25 percent. cific Star on Feb. 22, Eckles noted. the project are $100,000 the City re- $750,000 to $800,000. Siu owns 50 percent of the crab Siu donated a 25 percent interest The vessel has been used for charter ceived from NSEDC’s Community A report on Norton Sound fish- vessel Aleutian No. 1, which har- in the vessel to the BSWG. operations. Benefit Share program, and eries topics discussed at the NSEDC vests golden king crab in western Walicki said the Aleutian No. 1 Eckles reports the Dutch Harbor $300,000 approved by the Bering board meeting will appear in The and eastern Aleutian Islands fish- Acquisitions plant has a new cod fil- Strait School District board. Nome Nugget next week. • Symposium

continued from page 4 U.S. laws as they pass through an in- ternational strait. graphic studies and successfully tra- Pointing at the red line on his versing the Bering Strait either power presentation slide, Houck ex- through the Northern Sea Route or plained that he designed the pro- the North West Passage, Houck as- posed route with as few turns as sumes they will be more willing to possible to minimize the risk of insure those cargos at lower rates. complications due to turns. “This is just an explosion of traffic The four-mile wide corridor waiting to happen. My job is to make would also make sure that icebreak- that more predictable,” he said. How ers could have a bit of maneuvering so? room to avoid thick ice and seek out Houck showed a slide with a map thinner ice to break through. of the Bering Sea, the Bering Strait, Areas to be avoided by large ves- the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. A sel traffic include an area around Lit- red line depicting his recommenda- tle Diomede, Fairway Rock, a tion for a four-mile wide, two-way five-mile buffer around King Island, ocean highway for large vessel traf- an area near Wales and around St. fic was drawn from Unimak Pass in Lawrence Island. a northwesterly direction west of “Generally there has to be a nav- Nunivat Island, then taking a slight igational reason to avoid certain northeasterly turn to pass St. areas,” Houck explained. However, Lawrence Island and Little Diomede since the area is so remote, he drew to the East. The corridor is meant for the route so that if a vessel loses large vessels and tankers only, not power, the Coast Guard has more for tug and barge traffic, whaling time to respond. “Those areas are so boats or any smaller vessel traffic. remote and so hard to get to that giv- Innocent passage refers to vessels ing us an extra 12 miles gives us at that transit from one foreign port to least six hours to get on scene before another foreign port. Most merchant the vessel is in a situation to run ships sail under the flag of Panama, aground and cause a spill,” Houck Cyprus, Greek or Russian flags. said. When foreign-flagged ships travel Houck said an added benefit of from or to a U.S. port, then U.S. laws the proposed route is to keep the apply, but if they just transit in inno- cent passage, they are not bound by continued on page 7 2/7-14 Kawerak Open House Please join us for cake and coffee to celebrate Kawerak’s 40 years of service to the Bering Strait Region. February 20, 2013 Kawerak Ublugiaq Building 504 Seppala-2nd floor boardroom 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

For village celebration times, please contact your tribal coordinator 2/14 THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 7 • Symposium Artist in residence teaches stained glass art in Shishmaref continued from page 6 somebody spills oil, they are re- Story and photos by garten through 12th grade, on proj- The village of Shishmaref has en- sponsible for the cleanup. “If they Lauren Jeffrey ects that showed creativity, dedica- joyed having Jim share his talent ships — that are going to come — don’t, the state or Feds step in to What school has the opportunity tion, perseverance and pure talent. with others to such a degree that they in a narrow band and out of the clean up,” he said. to cut and solder glass into beautiful Jim showed students how they can asked him back for this third time. major whaling area southwest of St. That is not a comforting thought works of art? Shishmaref School turn a few sheets of glass into beau- He had been in the village two times Lawrence Island. as proven by a mysterious spill that did! They had the pleasure of hav- tiful art that can be admired for years prior, in 1994 and 1995. We have “Let’s face it: We can’t put a ship soiled three seals and several birds ing Jim Kaiser as their guest artist for to come. enjoyed his experience at such a high from Nome, which is the closest off St.Lawrence Island, to which two weeks. During this time, he Not only did the students get to level the last three times that we may port where I could put 220-ft. buoy both DEC and the Coast Guard have worked with students, pre-Kinder- make a stained-glass piece, the have to ask him back again in the fu- tender, to Diomede in 12 hours,” yet to find the source. teachers and community members ture. Houck said. Houck further commented that did too. Any teacher or community This residency was made possible Houck made clear that the four- the Coast Guard is not in the busi- member who wanted to give this through the generous funding from mile-wide “highway” only applies ness to train first responders to oil form of creativity a try was wel- the Alaska State Council on the Arts, to major, destinational large vessel spills. comed. When Jim wasn’t busy the Alaska State Legislature, the Na- traffic. He explained that the IMO The NOAA office of coast survey teaching the teachers how to cut and tional Endowment for the Arts, the approves any internationally binding plans to conduct coastal surveys be- solder glass, he was working on his Rasmuson Foundation, and the ship routing measures. tween Diomede and Wales. This own piece. Bering Strait School District. But how binding are those IMO summer, they plan to survey an area During the ceremony for the com- rules? Houck said 90 percent of the off Port Clarence in order to get a munity, Jim Kaiser was kind enough IMO measures are voluntary and the better understanding of the bathym- to leave a stained-glass window, of government is not going to enforce etry of the proposed highway. the northern lights, with the school them, but carriers are very motivated Although no representative from as a gift. He said that he enjoys leav- to play by the rules. “If I’m a carrier, the National Marine Fishery Serv- ing a piece with the places he visits I will only travel routes that are safe ice, a division of NOAA supposed to to show how appreciative he is of and covered by my insurance. If I go promote sustainable fisheries, re- being asked to come and share his outside the lane for no good reason covery of protected species and the joy with others. Not only was Jim’s and have an accident, I’m not cov- health of coastal marine habitats, beautiful window given to the school ered. The bottom-line is the driver,” was present at the symposium, they during the ceremony, but all of the Houck said. have begun to work on a disaster re- students’ artwork was set out for the Hunters in the audience asked sponse plan related to oil spills, nat- village to see. The looks on the chil- how they would know where the ural disasters and marine mammal dren’s faces when they saw their GIFT— Jim Kaiser, right, pres- ships are and how fast they’re going. die-offs. The plan is supposed to ARTIST— Jim Kaiser shows a work on display was too beautiful ents the Northern Lights window Houck said that the Coast Guard cover the Bering Strait to the North student how to work with glass. for a picture to capture. he made for Shishmaref School. tracks every ship, and that every Slope and is to detail protocols for vessel is on VHF radio channel 16. communication, subsistence food “So if you’re out there, towing a safety, deterrence strategies, reha- whale across the four-mile highway, bilitation, de-oiling, tissue sampling I’d have my radio on and let the and carcass collection. ships know you’re there and ask Until such a plan is in place, the them to divert,” Houck said. While region needs to wing it and report the rule is that the larger vessels oiled sea life to the Nome Marine have the right-of-way, special cir- Advisory Program agent Gay cumstances will apply. Sheffield or the Eskimo Walrus The communities of Diomede, Commission. Wales, Gambell and Savoonga also In turn, what can the region have access to an Automated Infor- offer? Vince Pikonganna said at one mation System that tracks ship traf- point that residents need to do the fic. best they can to help the agencies so Houck encourage communities to they would be able to help us. call the ships on VHF and invite Eva Menadelook spoke on behalf them in for a basketball game or to of Little Diomede and expressed visit and tour the village. “It gets concern for the sea mammals and very tiresome to sail in circles out in also for the need to cooperate with the Arctic,” Houck said. the Russians. “We share a common The Port Access Study will soon goal to protect our resources,” be posted in the Federal Register. A Menadelook said. public comment period of 90 days Gay Sheffield commented that will follow before the final draft is invited communities asked about presented to the IMO. whether or not their Russian coun- terparts would be attending the sym- Lessons learned posium. “I found it curious that that In the summer of 2011, the large- request came from the communities capacity super tanker Vladimir and not a single agency asked about Tikhonov owned by Sovcomflot the Russians,” Sheffield said. Get your tax refund fast completed a first transit along the Other than guarded optimism that Northern Sea Route. That voyage current planning efforts may protect was the first time ever that a 160,000 subsistence resources for the future, with electronic filing. It’s your money! tons deadweight ship of that size has what are the communities willing to transported a full consignment of contribute? Sheffield, reading from cargo. 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For more information contact Carolyn Ahkvaluk at Kawerak 443-4378. 8 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013Sports THE NOME NUGGET Elim, Nome take Norton Sound Shootout title By Stephen Palmatier varsity players. The Nome JV faced over two days, was made up of teams onship over the Chevak Comets, 77- with 22 points, while Tracy Ahnang- With the Nome Nanooks varsity off against teams from the region at from Nome, Brevig Mission, Elim, 63. The Eagles were led by tourna- toguk scored 15 points leading the teams getting a weekend off, the the Den of the Mighty Nanooks in White Mountain and Chevak. ment MVP Josh Jemewouk’s 24 way for the Lady Huskies. focus last weekend shifted to the fu- Nome. In the boy’s tournament, the Elim points in the final game and all-tour- One of the other stories of the ture of Nome basketball, the junior The tournament, which took place Eagles were able to take the champi- nament team member Thomas weekend in the girls’ tournament was Amaktoolik’s 18 points. Chevak’s that Helen Bruns, one of the best Gage Tuluk led the way with 13 Lady Huskies players, left an earlier points in the final, but it was enough game with a hyperextension knee in- as only one other team member jury, which kept her out the rest of scored in double figures for the the tournament and severely affected Comets. the Lady Huskies team. On the girls’ side, the Nome JV The third place winner for the squad was able to come out on top, boy’s tournament was the Brevig defeating the Brevig Mission Lady Mission Huskies defeating one of the Huskies 53-40. Ashley Tobuk led the two Nome JV squads. way for the Nome ladies in the win continued on page 9

Photos by Janeen Sullivan PASSING— Terell Caldwell, playing for the Nome Nanooks, passes the ball to Junyor Erikson, #32, in the TWO POINTS— Keegan Bourdon scores two points in the game against game against the White Mountain Wolves. the Brevig Mission Huskies.

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SATURDAY 2/16 3:00 p.m. Nome Junior High Boys Blue vs White On sale now while supplies last. 4:00 p.m. Nome Junior High Girls Blue vs White Bering Air One way travel not available with coupon. 5:30 p.m.Nome JV Girls vs Nome City League Quality Auto Coupons have no cash value. 7:00 p.m. Nome Lady Nanooks vs MEHS Established in October of 1979 THE NOME NUGGET Sports THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 9

ALL TOURNEY PLAYER— Tonia Osborne (#44) goes for two in the all-Nome game. Tonia was voted on the girls all-tourney team. Ready to assist are Jadyn Otton (24), Ashley Tobuk (#25) and Dawn Wehde (#20). Playing for the blue Nome team is Sara Clark (#20), Lacy Erickson (#45) and Senora Ahmasuk (#2).

Photos by Janeen Sullivan CROWDED— Dawn Wehde (#20) is outnumbered in the all-Nome game. Playing for the blue Nome team is Lacy Erickson, left, Senora Ahmasuk (#2), Sara Clark (#20, blue) and Kathy Holly, on right. • Basketball

continued from page 8 Based on last weekend’s tourna- ing home in Nome taking on Mt. The boy’s all tournament team ment, it is clear that the future of Edgecumbe at the Nome Recreation was made up of Jemewouk, Amak- Nome basketball looks to be bright, Center this Friday and Saturday. particularly on the lady’s side of OUT OF MY WAY— Nome Nanook Ashley Tobuk (#25), shoots for two toolik, Alex Gray from Nome, in the game against the Brevig Mission Huskies. Adrian Barr, Jr. of Brevig Mission things. Also, it is clear that the Elim and Xavier Matchian of Chevak. For Eagles will be a huge threat to teams the girls, the all-tournament players in the upcoming 1A Regional Tour- were Tonia Osborne of Nome, Ash- nament in Gambell in a few weeks ley Tobuk of Nome, Tracey Ah- from now. nangutoguk of Brevig Mission, With the Norton Sound Shootout KAKAWERAK 40TH ANNIVERSARY Precious Lincoln of White Moun- done with, the focus now shifts back REGIONAL CONFERENCE to the varsity squads of Nome with tain, and Senora Ahmasuk of Nome April 9-11, 201 3 Nome Rec Center who took home the tournament the boys traveling to Kenai for an- ² MVP. other tournament and the girls stay-

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10 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET February is American Heart Health Month

By Bob Lawrence, MD beating as early as four weeks after ican Heart Association recommends inner wall of the blood vessels. The suffer irreversible heart damage. Alaska Family Doctor conception and is able to continue 30 minutes of physical activity daily. body tries to fill these cracks with Eventually 1 out of every 4 deaths in Cupid is not the only one taking beating for over 100 years without A diet that includes plenty of veg- cholesterol to prevent further dam- the U.S. results from heart disease. aim at your heart this month. Febru- stopping. Each beat pushes about etables, beans, berries, and fish is age, but over time these cholesterol In fact, heart disease is now the lead- ary has been designated American half a cup of blood forward. That considered heart healthy. patches, called plaques, become so ing cause of death for both men and Heart Health Month by the Ameri- comes to about 5 liters per minute. Also like any other muscle, the large that blood flow becomes slow women. can Heart Association. Imagine pumping over a gallon of heart gets weak with lack of use. A like a slow drain. When a piece of a Cardiologists tell us that prevent- As you are surrounded by trap- fluid by squeezing a small hand sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor for plaque breaks loose it blocks blood ing heart disease begins with reduc- pings of Valentine’s Day, your cardi- pump 60 to 180 times a minute. heart disease. Things that increase flow completely, causing a heart at- ing risk factors now, not later when ologist would like Most of us would the blood pressure like dietary salt, tack. symptoms appear. you to take a few mo- quit with a hand saturated fats, obesity, or smoking According to the Centers for Dis- Your doctor can perform simple ments to think about cramp long be- eventually weaken the heart. ease Control and Prevention, around tests to determine your current risk your own heart, start- fore the minute is Some diseases like diabetes mel- 715,000 people in the United States of cardiovascular disease and pro- ing with a little trivia. up, but your heart litus and rheumatoid arthritis are as- will have a heart attack this year. Al- vide guidance on lowering your To say your heart is designed to do sociated with damage to the vessels most one-half will die from the at- chances of ever having a heart attack. is “heart-shaped” this every minute of the heart. tack while those who survive may would be a stretch. In of your life. Heart damage from any cause reality it is more of an In most cases, may eventually lead to a heart at- irregularly shaped your heart will do tack. oval muscle with four chambers that its work without complaint. Occa- It is important to remember that a resides slightly to the left side of sionally you may feel a brief pause heart attack (the ultimate broken your chest. It functions as a fist- or skipped beat. These are normal heart) is usually predictable and pre- sized circulating pump that keeps as long as they do not persist for ventable. The attack itself is the end blood flowing through some more than a few beats. result of a process that develops 100,000 miles of arteries, veins, and Like any muscle, you can keep over decades. High blood pressure, capillaries. your heart strong with training and unhealthy foods, and tobacco use Your heart is built to last. It began nutrition. For this reason the Amer- cause small cracks to form in the Obituaries Ruth Anne community of Nome and all the peo- Sandy, OR, Kayla Marvin of Tu- ple she encountered. She was an ad- alatin, OR, Becca Marvin of Sandy, Johnson-Butts OR, Thure, Aspen and Vincent Nome resident, Ruth Anne John- vocate for people with disabilities to Hooper all of Fairbanks, Carly and son-Butts, 62, died Monday, Febru- live independently in their home Shane Johnson both of Nikiski, and ary 4, from a sudden and brief communities; and she lived inde- Alais and Samuel Kuykendall both illness at the Alaska Native Medical pendently herself. She was also a of Grand Junction, CO; brother, Carl Center in Anchorage. dedicated supporter of women’s Emmons (Ginny) of Nome, sister, Memorial services will be held at rights. Her family wishes to properly Roberta Roberts (Randy) of Phoenix, Old St. Joseph Hall at 2 p.m. Thurs- recognize those involved in Ruth’s AZ; and brother, Rusty Emmons day, February 14 in Nome. Addi- life and at this time say, “Thank you (Elizabeth) of Birmingham, AL. tional services will be held in the everyone!” In lieu of flowers, memorial con- future. Ruth’s ashes will be scattered Ruth was preceded in death by her tributions may be made in Ruth’s at her favorite blueberry patch and mother Dorothy Emmons, 2010; and memory to Arctic Access, 11840 at Pilgrim where she grew up. father Rueben Bowman, 2004. She is Moose Rd. Anchorage, AK 99516 or Ruth was born August 21, 1950 in survived by her daughter, Jackie online at www.arcticaccesscil.org Nome and graduated from East An- Guiley (Max) of Chiloquin, OR; son, Arrangements were cared for by chorage High School in 1968. She Thure Johnson (Christina) of the Anchorage Funeral Home and Across 54. Breakfast cereal moved to Nikiski in 1970 residing Nikiski; daughter, Adina Johnson of Crematory. Please visit Ruth’s obit- 1. Three-letter acronyms 56. Shaped like a cross there until 1992 along with brief Fairbanks; daughter, Tessa Kuyk- uary and online guestbook at 9. Material consisting of ceramic par- 58. Unpaid debt stays in numerous other Alaska endall (Isaac) of Grand Junction, www.AlaskanFuneral.com. ticles bonded with metal 59. Got going towns. Ruth had worked for the CO; grandchildren, John Marvin of 15. Second best (hyphenated) 60. ___ oil Kenai Peninsula Borough School 16. Each 61. Unnecessary District from which she retired in 17. Privately (2 wds) 1990. She was a member of the 18. Nasal partition Down Nome United Methodist Church. Johnson CPA LLC 19. Very dry, as wine Ruth also was very involved with 1. ___ customs 20. Growing closely attached to an Arctic Access, the Nome Commu- 2. To get out of control (2 wds) adjacent part nity Centers Elder Committee and Certified Public Accountants 3. Old term for fastball 22. Accident the Nome Youth Facility serving as 4. Buzzing pest 23. Balloon filler a board member volunteer. 5. "Losing My Religion" rock group 24. Cork's country Ruth made a huge impact on the Mark A. Johnson, CPA 6. Length x width, for a rectangle 25. Commanded 7. Rub out 26. Zero, on a court 8. U.S. citizen of Hispanic descent For ALL your accounting needs! 28. European language (2 wds) 29. Mount Vernon, for one 9. Brahman, e.g. Please call for an appointment. 30. Bait 10. Fencing sword 32. Slow Cuban dance 11. Cheat, slangily 34. Principle that nothing happens 12. Odorless, colorless, flammable without a condition preceding the re- gas • Business and personal income tax preparation sult 13. South American country whose and planning 36. Atomic no. 34 capital is Quito 39. Legumes 14. Poster paint • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services 42. Salad oil holder 21. "He's ___ nowhere man," Beat- Financial statements 43. Bungle, with "up" les lyric (2 wds) • 45. Large semi-evergreen East In- 25. Tropical Indian fig tree dian tree 27. Serves as master of ceremonies 47. Radio operators 28. Small ornamental case 48. Artist Chagall 29. Buddy 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 49. "Walking on Thin Ice" singer 31. Breathe hard 50. Clairvoyance, e.g. (acronym) 33. Protective cloths worn while eat- (907) 443-5565 51. Mixer ing Ruth Anne Johnson-Butts 53. Become unhinged 35. Poison plant Previous Puzzle Answers 36. Diagrammatic representations 37. Mark on paper where something has been rubbed out 38. Dock workers 40. Recent delivery 41. Highest legislative councils 44. Short in supply 46. Lightweight motorized bicycles February 14 — February20, 2013 48. Wavelike design

Your knack for Baby steps, Aries. Chatty Cancer. You Psst, Libra. More 51. Brickbat collecting leads you Pulling out all of the like to talk, but if you is more this week. 52. Vermeer's "Woman With a ___" to an incredible stops at this point will aren’t careful this Express how you opportunity. Seize it, get you nowhere fast. week, that could get feel, show your 53. Rock layer beneath continental Capricorn. It’s made Caution is key to you into trouble. appreciation and watch for you. A true blue making progress. A Watch what you say your relationship with landmasses friend could use some financial opportunity out loud and on paper. a loved one blossom. 55. Caribbean, e.g. December 22– savvy advice. March 21– beckons. June 22– September 23– A phone call proves January 19 April 19 July 22 October 22 insightful. 57. Something to chew

Go for it, Aquarius. You’re not one to toot Time to live it up! Happiness comes in There is nothing your own horn, but if There’s much fun to many forms, Scorpio. holding you back but you want to move up be had this week, if What brings you joy you. A well-deserved the ladder, that’s what you let yourself. may not work for Nome Animal House vacation is on the you’re going to have Remember, all work another. Keep that in horizon. Invite a few to do. Time to strut and no play makes for mind as you make friends along and amp your stuff, Taurus. a dull Leo. A question plans for a visit with Iams & Canine Caviar Pet Food January 20– up the fun. April 20– July 23– is answered. October 23– a friend. February 18 May 20 August 22 November 21 Dog Toys & Treats • Leashes & Collars

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FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 11 •More Obituaries Sally Quun’nga mistress for many years. Afterward presence and provision, love and John Grant Campbell she worked many available jobs to comfort that shows his immense, John Grant , 91, was born on De- provide for her family. Her civic du- grace, and mercy evident in our time cember 3, 1921 to Excelia and Grant Sally Quun’nga Campbell was ties included volunteering to clean of need. Special thanks to the City born to the late Elmer, Sr. and Susan Gonangnan, at Unalakleet. He died around the village out of her concern of Gambell, NVG, Sivuqaq Inc., peacefully on January 30, 2013 in Campbell on July 19, 1958. She was for the well being of the commu- GNS, Misty Gross, Debbie Pun- the fourth of nine children, and his home with his loving wife of 63 nity. Through this, she tried to mo- gowiyi, Rosa Irrigoo, Dorcas years by his side. raised four of her own with the love tivate others by setting an Bloom, Aaron Iworrigan, Alvin of her life William Soonagrook, As the eldest brother to Woodrow, example. She not only spoke of it, Aningayou, ANMC doctors and Monroe, and an infant sister John Jr. She died January 6, 2013. but also took action. Her volun- nurses— many of whom not only Sally went to school and gradu- would go home during lunch to start teerism portrayed her strong convic- went beyond their regular duties but a fire and make pancakes for them. ated at the Presbyterian tions of self-respect. She was a also contributed prayer, food, and Church. Shortly after graduating, He loved to eat pancakes and would strong role model for her immediate comfort. We’re also grateful for the often eat them cold. she began working as a teacher’s family, close kin, and those who she visitors from all over and beyond aide in the late 1970s. In the early John and Anita were married on cared for. our expectations near and far, and January 20, 1950 in Unalakleet by 1980s she was assisting in the Postal First of all, we thank God for his for all the prayers. Service and soon became a post- Helen Sinoq Sagmiganna magistrate Stephen Ivanoff. They Our already strong family bond Pushruk were blessed with their late son, was strengthened and grew in this Catholic. She enjoyed gathering Arnie, and later their grandson, difficult and trying time. She dearly berries, greens and making and shar- ‘Eddie (Man)’, who they raised as loved her children and grandchil- ing her Native foods with others. their own. Saying it Sincerely dren— often talking about them She also enjoyed visiting her camp John loved to spend time out the first, but always mentioned her By Rev. Karen Sonray at Nuuk. She was one of the few re- country with his wife and friends. mom, brothers, sisters, countless maining elders who can recall life on They would make a yearly trip to St. Our Savior Lutheran Church, Member Nome Ministerial Association nieces and nephews, and many Speaking the truth can meet with rejection. All of us have experienced Ukivok and spoke her Inupiaq lan- Michael to see her uncle and to egg friends and relatives whom she held guage with pride. Helen’s wisdom hunt. Together they lived a subsis- this. Perhaps the hardest rejection is that from those closest to us – friends close at heart. She will be missed by , relatives. Jesus experienced this again and again. The prophets were often and talents will be greatly missed by tence lifestyle and loved to go moose those who loved her, but will always all who knew her. Helen was pre- hunting, camping, and fishing. They called to tell leaders and people to change the direction of their lives. This be remembered. was interpreted as bringing “bad news.” People didn’t want to hear the truth ceded in death by her husband also traveled to numerous camping and often the prophets were rejected. Helen Sinoq Simon; brothers Charles Mayac continued on page 13 nd My father worked for over 35 years as an airplane mechanic. I never could Sagmiganna Pushruk (Teresa and 2 wife Annie), John understand the friction between him and the foreman where he worked. It Palmer resident, Helen Sinoq Sag- Kokuluk (Barbara), Louis Seeganna was not until long after he had retired, that I heard the story. The foreman miganna Pushruk, died of pancreatic (Margaret); sisters Johanna Pullock had asked him to sign off on something as if it had been done. My father re- cancer on January 22, at her resi- (Charles), Clara Tiulana (Paul), fused. He knew it would compromise flight safety. As a consequence of dence surrounded by her loving fam- Agatha Dahl (Charles); children speaking up , he experienced friction with the supervisor for years. ily. Gloria Walker and infant boys Recently here in Nome we lost a woman in our community who spoke up A mass of Christian burial was Bernard Hubbard and his twin. again and again for the rights of those who are disabled, seeking easier ac- held Saturday, February 2, at St. She is survived by sons Anthony cess for those in wheelchairs for one thing. This person was a real trail- Michael’s Catholic Parish with Fa- and Frank Pushruk (Zenita Wendt); blazer. She never seemed to pity herself although she experienced a ther Jaime officiating. Burial was at daughters Susanne Toliver (Steve debilitating disease. We will miss her greatly. Will someone else take up her Pioneer Cemetery following the Moberg), former son-in-law Win- advocacy work? mass. Pallbearers were Anthony ston Toliver, Genevieve, and Victo- One of the great prophets in the Old Testament, Jeremiah felt inadequate Pushruk, Frank Pushruk, Brian ria; grandchildren Chris and Cyndee for the task of bringing truth to God’s people. “I cannot speak, for I am Walker, Chris Toliver, Simon Walker Toliver, Jillian, Simon, and Brian only a boy.” All of us can relate to this universal cry of inadequacy. We and Edward Tiulana. Honorary Pall- Walker II and their father Brian don’t have the training, the confidence, the grit to speak up, let alone with- bearers were Josie Harmon, Bill To- Walker, Shylyn and Simone stand the rejection that may follow. liver, Anthony Katulski, Barb and Pushruk, Anthony, Candace, and God has known us since we were in our mother’s womb. Others may not Dustin Gologergon, Sam Mogg and McKinley Katulski, Brenna Janka, understand us. But God does. He formed us and equipped us. His timing Robert Pushruk. Following the bur- Gloria, Megan and Vanessa Pushruk; is perfect. God appreciates a childlike trust and humility, “I cannot do this.” ial was a potluck at the parish. At a great grandchildren Kristina Milner, Surely we cannot do it on our own. But with the power of God we can do later date, there will be a potluck in Jaden and Jaxson Toliver and her what we are asked to do, not because we are great but because God’s power Nome and dancing with the King Is- very good friend Emily Bodfish. in us is great. land Eskimo Dancers afterwards in The family would also like to give Yes, it is important to express our feelings of doubt and inadequacy to honor of Helen. Mrs. Pushruk was a special thanks to Hospice for God, but even more so it is important to trust God knows what God is doing. born on Ukivok, King Island, Janu- everything they did. The family was taken care of by Legacy Kehl’s If you are called to speak up, God will surely equip you. ary 15, 1927 to Marie and Thomas John Grant When Jeremiah cried out, “I can’t,” God said to Jeremiah, “do not say that Sagmiganna. In 1957, she married Palmer Chapel in Palmer, AK. you are just a boy…for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you Simon Pushruk and together they shall speak whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with had eight children. you to deliver you, says the Lord. Then the Lord put out his hand and According to her family, Helen touched my mouth; and the Lord said to me, ‘ Now I have put my words in very much enjoyed being with her your mouth.’ ” (Jeremiah 1: 8) large family and was loved by Church Services May we find our voice and use the gifts God has given to us to better the all. She enjoyed living off of the world. land and all of the activities that went with it. Helen was a devout 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. It’s Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865 Pastor Julie Yoder Elmore Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Bible Study 6:30 to 8:00 pm Hoop 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) Time. Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 on’t miss a minute as Nome Nanook Sunday: School 9:45 am/Worship 11 a.m. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side D basketball comes your way on River of Life Assembly of God 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 • Pastor Mike Christian Jr. KICY AM-850. Brought to you by Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. The A/C Value Center, Bering Air, Nome Outfitters, Sunday Youth Meeting: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ( Ages: 6th grade thru 12th Grade ) Wells Fargo, The Nome Community Center Tobacco Control Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church Program, Nome Joint Utility System, and Outsiders Hardware. Corner of Steadman & King Place • 443-5527 Don’t get too far away from a radio this season! Or, listen on-line at Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Patients going to ANMC and want to see a catholic priest www.kicy.org. please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-2805 Sunday School: 10 a.m. AM-850 Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. 12 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected]

Employment Seawall Real Estate NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT Job Opening REQUIREMENTS: Experience in exec, mgr, or MEDIA RELEASES 02-04-13 through 02- Native Village of Unalakleet General Manager admin position; or B.A. in Bus Admin; or 5 yrs mgr 10-2013 FOR SALE: Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, financing / joint venture, 907-444-1854 Open until filled or 3/29/13 ;M-F, 8:00a.m. to exp. Preference to Unalakleet Tribal members Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The 1/3-10-17-24-31, 2/7-14-21 5:00p.m. may vary; Salary: DOE and/or qualified Alaska Native and Native Ameri- issuance of citations or the act of arrest does not GM must consult with & report directly to the Tribal cans per Public Law 93-638.How to apply: Re- assign guilt to any identified party. Council: Administers, supervises, and directs day- quest or Submit application and resume to Native On 02-04 at 1:35 a.m. Nome Police Depart- to-day and long-term operations of NVU. Over- Village of Unalakleet; PO Box 270; Unalakleet, AK ment was dispatched to a residence on 2nd Ave sees, monitors, and reviews finances, grants, 99684-0270; PH: (907) 624-3622 Fax: 624-3621 after a report of a disturbance. Investigation re- contracts and all other related business arrange- or email [email protected] vealed Diana Katongan, 50, was unwelcome in MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” ments. Directs and supervises all staff. Full de- 1/24-31, 2/7-14 the home while intoxicated. Katongan refused to scription provided upon request. QUALIFICATION leave the residence. Katongan was arrested for NOW taking applications for one-bedroom Criminal Trespass in the First Degree and Disor- unfurnished apartments, heat included derly conduct. Katonganʼs bail was set at $750. Alcohol was a factor in this incident. “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” On 02-04 at 1:50 a.m. the Nome Police De- partment was dispatched to a residence on 3rd •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is Ave for a reported intoxicated male who was •Rent based on income for eligible households committed to providing quality health services and causing a disturbance. The male became un- •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development compliant and was transported to Anvil Mountain promoting wellness within our people and Correctional Facility for a Title-47, 12-hour hold. 515 Steadman Street, Nome environment. Alcohol was a factor in this incident. On 02-04 at 1:22 p.m., NPD made contact EQUAL with Geoffrey Milligrock, 28, behind Front Street. OPPORTUNITY Available positions: He was later issued a citation for Open Con- EMPLOYER tainer. On 02-04 at 6:33 p.m NPD was dispatched to (907) 443-5220 a residence on Lindbloom Drive to conduct a PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 Patient Account Representative welfare check. Officers made contact with Jen- Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 nifer Russell, age 32 who was found to be in vi- olation of her conditions of probation. Russell will Purpose of Position: be receiving a summons for her violation. Responsible for billing, follow-up and collection of patient accounts. On 02-05 at 2:33 a.m., the Nome Police De- partment was dispatched to the Polaris Bar for InterShelter, Inc. Serve as a resource to patients and/or responsible parties regarding the reported theft of an iPhone 4. Surveillance patient accounts. cameras indicated that Chad Jacobson,27, had stolen the white iPhone 4 off of a bar table and “Alaska designed and tested” exited the bar shortly thereafter. Chad was later Pay $18.80 + DOE contacted and the phone was recovered. Chad also violated his Order and Conditions of Re- ATTENTION ICE MINERS! lease by being inside a bar. Chad was remanded to AMCC for Theft in the Third Degree and Vio- Order your dome now for lating his Conditions of Release. Bail was set at For information please call $750. Alcohol was a factor in this incident. the ice mining season. On 02-06 at 1 a.m., Nome Police Department Human Resources at 443-4530 or email Officers observed two males engaged in a Leave out the door element [email protected]. wrestling match on Front Street while on patrol. Investigation revealed that Andrew Ozenna, 27, to bring in the dredge. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran was in violation of his Conditions of Release. An- Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and drew was remanded to AMCC for Violating his Live in the dome during the state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free Conditions of Release. Bail was set for $250. Al- summer and beat the Nome workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a cohol was a factor in this incident. pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. On 02-07 at 10:38 a.m. NPD received a call housing crunch, use it for from a local business reporting that they had some parts stolen off a parked snowmachines ice mining in the winter. the previous night. Investigation is ongoing. If 20 ft. or 14 ft. sizes. you have any information involving this matter, Lightweight, skiddable. please call the Nome Police Department at 443- 5262. On 02-09 at 2:45 a.m. Nome Police Officers Nome Representative: Nils Hahn CARPENTERS LOCAL 1243 were dispatched to a home on 4th Ave for a dis- turbance. Investigation revealed Scott Lee, 43, 443-6500 • [email protected] being arrested and transported to AMCC where APPRENTICESHIP he was remanded for Assault in the Fourth De- INTERSHELTER.COM gree D.V. No bail was set. On 02-09 at 6:48 a.m. the Nome Police De- Career Opportunity partment responded to an assault near a local church. Investigation led to Ryan Antoghame, 36, Must be at least 18 years of age, high school being arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree. He was then transported and remanded to graduate or equivalent, Alaska resident for one (1) year AMCC. prior to application. On 02-09 at 2:50 p.m., Nome Police Officers were dispatched to a Front Street business on the report of a trespass. Investigation resulted FORECLOSURE SALE Openings: Applications are available Monday through in the arrest of Gilbert Pootoogooluk, 58, for Friday. Applications must be received or postmarked no Drunk on License Premises and Removal or In- troduction of Alcoholic beverages. Pootoogooluk later than March 13, 2013. was remanded to AMCC and bail was set at February 26, 2013 at 10:30 A. M. $1000.00 On 02-09 at 3:31 p.m. Nome Police Officers Application may be obtained were dispatched to a Front Street business for a at the following address: male passed out in a booth. Upon arrival, Offi- Property Address: 509 Seppala Drive, Nome, AK 99762 cers observed Geoffrey Milligrock, 27, sleeping. Fairbanks Carpenters After Geoffrey offered a sample of his breath, he Training Center was transported to the hospital for medical clear- Lot 2-A, Block 54, Townsite of Nome, according to the ance. Geoffrey was then remanded to AMCC for official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 83-7 6 Timberland Dr., Fairbanks, AK Drunk on Licensed Premises. Bail was set at $500. 3 Bdrm 1 Bth, 1170 Sq. Ft. On 02-09 at 11:56 p.m., Nome Police Officers NOW TAKING were dispatched to residence on 2nd Avenue after a report of trespassing. Investigation re- This property is not available for viewing prior to sale APPLICATIONS FOR sulted in the arrest of Karen Tate-Gunro, 46, for 2013 BPO Value $210,000.00 AS IS Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree. She OPENING BID WILL BEGIN AT $28,699.53 INTERVIEWS IN APRIL was then remanded to AMCC and bail was set at $250. Cash or Certified Funds Only Applicants selected for the The Nome Police Department responded to Main lobby of the Nome Superior Courthouse, 29 calls this week of persons needing assistance rd program must be available for class beginning May 13 . where the person was transported to a residence 605 3 Street, Nome, Alaska 99762 or another safe location. Alcohol was a factor in Properties are sold “as is, where is”, no warranties expressed or implied For more information, call the Training Center @ 452-4626. a majority of these calls. For more information contact To anonymously report information about any Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 907-257-3395, servicing agent for AHFC The Fairbanks, Alaska Carpenters Training Center is an equal crime, please call the CRIMELINE at 43-8509. 2/14-21 For general inquiries, please call 443-5262. If

opportunity program. The recruitment, selection, employment, 13406047-1-16-13 you are involved in an emergency, call 9-1-1 im- and training of apprentices shall be without discrimination mediately and provide as much information as because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. possible to the dispatch center. Please stay on the line until police or other emergency service www.ubcalaskaorg/Fairbanks_Training.html providers arrive. Trooper Beat PLEASE C Detachment...No news re- HELP ported. Legals Adopt a Pet DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Notice of the decision was published in the Fed- Eileen Bryant or make your Bureau of Land Management eral Register on February 4, 2013. Land Transfer Resolution Specialist F-14908-A and F-14908-B Any party claiming a property interest in the lands Land Title Section Alaska Native Claims Selection affected by the decision may appeal the decision Copy furnished to: donation Notice of Decision Approving Lands for Con- within the following time limits: Public Information Center (954C) veyance 1. Unknown parties, parties unable to be located 2/14-21-28-3/7 As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby after reasonable efforts have been expended today! given that an appealable decision will be issued by to locate, parties who fail or refuse to sign their IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR the Bureau of Land Management to Sitnasuak Na- return receipt, and parties who receive a copy THE STATE OF ALASKA tive Corporation. The decision approves the sur- of the decision by regular mail which is not cer- SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME face estate in the lands described below for tified, return receipt requested, shall have until DOUGLAS E. MARTINSON AND AdoptDog afood, pet and cat get food, a FREE cat bag litter of anddog/cat other food donations when you adoptare conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims March 6, 2013, to file an appeal. JUDY A. MARTINSON, husband And a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other donations are Settlement Act. The subsurface estate in these 2. Parties receiving service of the Wife, AND AS TRUSTEES OF THE always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! lands will be conveyed to Bering Straits Native decision by certified mail shall MARTINSON FAMILY TRUST always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! Corporation when the surface estate is conveyed have 30 days from the date of re- Plaintiff to Sitnasuak Native Corporation. The lands are in ceipt to file an appeal. vs. Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet the vicinity of Nome, Alaska, and are located in: 3. Notices of appeal transmitted by J.D. WALSH Lot 1, Mineral Survey No. 2315, Alaska. electronic means, such as fac- RALPH LOMEN 443-5212 or 443-5262 Containing 8.30 acres. simile or e-mail, will not be ac- their heirs, successors and Lot 1, Mineral Survey No. 2316, Alaska. cepted as timely filed. assigns, and all other persons claiming Containing 20 acres. Parties who do not file an appeal in accordance a right, title or interest in the real estate Lot 4, U.S. Survey No. 8729, Alaska. with the requirements of 43 CFR Part 4, Subpart E, described herein Containing approximately 5 acres. shall be deemed to have waived their rights. Defendants, Kateel River Meridian, Alaska A copy of the decision may be obtained from: T. 11 S., R. 33 W., Bureau of Land Management Case No. 2NO-13- 64 Civil Secs. 11, 12, and 13; Alaska State Office NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Get the news each week Secs. 18, 19, and 20; 222 West Seventh Avenue, #13 TO: J.D. WALSH AND RALPH LOMEN his un- Secs. 23 and 24; Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7504 known heirs, successors and assigns and all Secs. 29 to 32, inclusive; other persons claiming a right, title or interest Containing approximately 719 acres. For further information, contact the Bureau of Land in the real estate described herein, T. 11 S., R. 34 W., Management by phone at 907-271-5960, by e-mail You, the defendant(s) in the above entitled ac- Subscribe Secs. 13, 24, and 36. at [email protected], or by telecom- tion, are hereby summoned and required to file Containing 6.20 acres. munication device (TTD) through the Federal In- with the court an answer to the complaint filed in Aggregating approximately 725 acres. formation Relay Service (FIRS) at this case. Your answer must be filed with the court 907.443.5235 • [email protected] Total aggregating approximately 759 acres. 1-800-877-8339, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. continued on page 13 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 13

• More Obituaries Arnie, brothers Woodrow and Mon- Clement, Marian, Richard and Lily. great- granddaughter, Leanna; and helped with the passing of our • John Grant roe and infant sister, uncles Myles John is lovingly survived by his many relatives, nephew, and nieces. beloved ‘Papa’. Leanna was his pride continued from page 11 and Wilson, in-laws Irene and Stan- wife Anita, grandson Eddie-man, Anita and her family thank relatives, and joy– Peace to his memory. sites at Sauyak, Klikitarek, and ton, Jack and Ruth, Mary and great-granddaughter Eunice, great friends, and everyone who has Suraski, to name a few. Although John hadn’t finished Kids really like parsnips— really high school, he traveled all over NOTICE OF Alaska while working with Alaska Polaris K-12 School students gave roasted turnips the highest rating after Airlines. He worked driving heavy sampling an Alaska Grown roasted vegetable dish during a Jan. 29th taste test PUBLIC MEETING organized by the Division of Agriculture’s Farm to School Program. machinery at the Bristol Bay Can- NORTON SOUND/BERING STRAIT nery. Later he worked on the ‘White Culinary class students from East High School created a recipe of roasted Alice’ sites at Unalakleet, Savoonga, beets, parsnips, turnips, and squash, and then cooked and served it to more REGIONAL PLANNING TEAM and Galena; and helped to build the than 100 students at Polaris K-12 School. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being MEETING North River Bridge. He also worked “delicious,” 80 percent of the students gave the vegetable dish an overall rat- at the Department of Transportation. ing of 3 or better. The winning vegetable was the parsnip, which received a John was proceeded in death by rating of 5 from more than half of the students. The Polaris K-12 students also Wednesday, March 6, 2013 (10:00 a.m.) his parents: Excelia and Grant; son, voted to name the dish “Sweet Veggie Medley.” Memorial Hall “Engaging and empowering youth in the local food system is a great way to get them interested and willing to try new vegetables,” says Farm to School Unalakleet program coordinator Johanna Herron. Sam Erickson, the student government president at Polaris K-12, has been The ADF&G announces the Norton Sound/Bering Strait working with the Farm to School Program to bring more local foods into the Regional Planning Team (NSBS RPT) will meet school cafeteria. Erickson conducted a pre and post survey of the students to see if the taste test had any impact on their preferences and knowledge of Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 10:00 am in Unalakleet at the local vegetables. Results of that survey will be announced soon. Memorial Hall. The topic of the meeting will be continuing LaDonna Dean, the registered dietician for Anchorage Student Nutrition the update of the regional comprehensive salmon plan. Services, attended the taste test to help inform the menu plans for Anchorage The meeting is open to public attendance and School District. “The Anchorage School District is very excited to team up with the Alaska Farm to School Program. We hope to use results of the stu- participation. dent surveys to expand our vegetable selections on the menu and provide more Alaska Grown produce to our students,” she said. For additional information please call 907-465-4235 or John Grant email [email protected] 2/14-21-28 • More Legals continued from page 12 White Mountain and St. Michaels) ceived by the deadline will be noted as received NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD nual implementation of the current 5-Year HCD and Will Not be opened publicly. ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION Plan. The draft specifically details how CDBG, at P.O. Box 1110, Nome, Alaska 99762 within 30 BSRHA envisions that the selected Prime Con- PROPOSED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) ESG and HOME annual funding allocations will days after the last publication of this notice. In ad- tractorʼs Project Team will work with the owner and Proposals are to be delivered to the Bering Straits For State Fiscal Year 2014 be used to carry out the strategy of the HCD Plan. dition, a copy of your answer must be sent to the designated agencies to develop and complete the Regional Housing Authority, PO Box 995, Nome, It includes information on state programs that en- plaintiffʼs attorney LEWIS & THOMAS, P.C., project designs documents and construction de- Ak., 99762 or may be hand delivered to the offices The public is encouraged to provide com- hance these HUD programs. whose address is P.O. Box 61, Nome, Alaska tails, the scopes of work, the project budgets, proj- of BSRHA at 415 E. 3rd Ave., Nome. Proposals ments on the State of Alaska (except Anchor- The SFYʼ14 Annual Action Plan (draft) will be 99762. If you fail to file your answer within the re- ect financing and other unknown matters. The shall be sealed in a large envelope (separate from age) Housing and Community Development available for public comment from February 8, quired time a default judgment may be rendered BSRHA does not have sufficient funding currently the mailing envelope), labeled “2009 Housing Annual Action Plan for SFY2014. 2013 through close of business (5:00 p.m. against you for the relief demanded in the com- in place to construct the envisioned scope of the Project for Elim, Golovin and Koyuk “and bear the The Annual Action Plan is required to receive fed- Alaska time) on March 11, 2013. plaint project. Therefore additional funding will be re- proposerʼs name and address. BSRHA reserves eral funds for the Community Development Block Submit comments in writing to Oscar Cedano at This is an action to quiet title to real property quired to be obtained prior to entering into the con- the right to reject any and/or all proposals or to Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Shelter/Solutions AHFC; PO Box 101020, Anchorage, AK, 99510- described as: No. 3 Below Discovery, US Mineral struction contract for the work. BSRHA with the waive any informality in the RFP process. Grant (ESG) and the HOME Investment Partner- 1020; by FAX at 1-907-338-2585; or by e-mail to Survey No. 1890 according to the records of the assistance of the Prime Contractorʼs Financial ships Program (HOME). [email protected]. Cape Nome Recording District, Second Judicial Consultant intends to apply for and secure addi- Copies of the Request for Proposals may be pur- The Plan Draft includes general principles and pri- View and download the Plan at www.ahfc.us by District, State of Alaska. tional funding through the HUD “Title VI Indian chased from: orities for use of these funds; description of the selecting “For Pros,” “Reference,” “Plans” then The relief demanded is that the interests of the Housing Services Loan Guarantee Program”. lead entity responsible for the Plan; citizen partic- clicking on the link to the Plan by name. This doc- named defendants his unknown heirs, successors Digital Blueprint ipation/consultation; housing needs assessment ument can also be reached by following this link: and assigns be declared null and void and re- The Project Team offered by a respondent shall 903 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite #103, An- for the homeless, specific income groups, special http://www.ahfc.us/rent/rental-programs/plans/. moved as a cloud on title and that any and all include, at least, the services of a highly experi- chorage, Ak. 99503 needs groups, and lead-based paint hazards; Hardcopies may be requested by contacting Toni other persons claiming a right, title or interest in enced; Financial Consultant, Civil/Structural Engi- Phone (907) 274-4060 fax (907) 274-4086 housing market analysis including homeless facil- Butler at 330-8280; outside of Anchorage at 1- the real estate described herein on any basis be neer, Mechanical Administrator, Electrical Email: [email protected] ities, special needs facilities and services, and 800-478-2432. forever enjoined and barred from asserting any Administrator, Architectural Designer (Architec- Website: www.Digital-Blueprint.com barriers to fair housing. It also provides a strategy AHFC complies with Title II of the Americans with claim whatsoever in and to the real property that is tural License not required) and an Energy Effi- for meeting the identified needs, addressing bar- Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act or may be adverse to the plaintiff and that plaintiffs ciency Expert. The Plans Room LLC riers to fair housing and lead-based paint hazards; of 1973. Individuals with disabilities who may need be declared t o be the owners of the described 4831 Old Seward Hwy, Suite 202, Anchorage, AK. non-housing community development plan; anti- auxiliary aids or special modifications to partici- property. This is a qualifications based solicitation having a 99503 poverty strategy; analysis of institutional structure pate in the public comment process should call You have been made a party to this action be- maximum 100 points possible in several cate- Phone: (907) 563-2029, Fax: (907) 562-0956 and its coordination; public housing resident ini- Toni Butler at 330-8280. cause you may claim some right, title, estate, lien gories of which Price and Native Preferences are Email: [email protected] tiatives; and low-income housing tax credit use. 2/14 or interest in the above described real property ad- a part. Website: www.theplansroom.com The SFYʼ14 Annual Action Plan is the fourth an- verse to the plaintiffs. DATED: 2/05/2013 BSRHAʼs team will evaluate all proposals against Limited hardbound copies of the Request for Pro- C. Brown__ established criteria and will enter into negotiation posals may be obtained from BSRHA and are re- DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT with the responsive Project Team Proposal having served for distribution within the Bering Straits The Alaska 2/14-21-28-3/7 the highest score. Region. Democratic Party Invitation for Proposals A pre-proposal meeting has been scheduled for Technical questions pertaining to this project The State 3:00 pm ADST on March 8, 2013 at the office of should be addressed to: The Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority BSRHA. Paul Whipple, VP/ Contracting Officer BSRHA Democratic (BSRHA) is soliciting written proposals from qual- P O Box 995, Nome, AK. 99762 Convention ified Prime Contractors to provide Design-Build The BSRHA will receive sealed proposals, in trip- phone: (907) 443-8629, fax (907) 443-8652 and Financing Assistance for the development licate (one with original signatures), until 4:30 pm, email: [email protected] will be held and construction of up to 13 single family de- March 19, 2013. Proposals received after the 2/14-21-28-3/7-14 in Nome in 2014. tached homes in 4 villages (Shishmaref, Koyuk, deadline will not be considered. Proposals re- Our organizational meeting will be at the Polar Café at 6 p.m., Saturday, February 16.

2/7-14 SOLICITATION OF INTEREST Assisted Living/Senior Residential Services Planning Sitnasuak Native Corporation The Native Village of Unalakleet is soliciting letters of interest from interested parties to provide technical assistance for the planning and development of an Assisted Living facility or other Senior Shareholder Notice Residential housing in Unalakleet. The planning process will also include the development of a Senior Center, to be co-located with the residential facility, for services to all Unalakleet Elders. 40th Annual Shareholders Meeting Submit letters of interest, demonstration of experience, and cost requirements, via email, fax or mail by March 1, 2013, to: Sat June 1, 2013 • 10:00 a.m. Tracy Cooper, Elders Services Director Mini-Convention Center • Nome, AK The Native Village of Unalakleet Contact NVU for further information on P.O. Box 270 Business conducted will include: project deliverables and for other project Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 information. • Election of three (3) Directors for three year term 907-624-3622 • Other shareholder business Email: [email protected] 2/7-14-21 Solicitation of candidates for board positions • Written letter of candidacy and nominee information questionnaire • Candidates must be 19 years old or older by filing date.

MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 1, 2013 by 5:00 p.m.

Shareholder proposal A proposal form (fee & signature requirements) will be provided, please contact the Sitnasuak Native Corporation Office 907-387-1200 or 877-443-2632 (toll free). MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CORPORATION OFFICE ON OR BEFORE March 1, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. For more information write or call: Sitnasuak Native Corporation PO Box 905 Nome, Alaska 99762 907-387-1200 or 877-443-2632 (toll free) 1/3-17-24, 2/14 2/7-14-21-28 14 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 THE NOME NUGGET

Photo by Rhoda Nanouk ON THE TRAIL— St. Michael musher Alex Otton is on his way to Kaltag in the Paul Johnson Me- morial Race. Court

Prior to 2/8 DV; Date of offense: 9/19/12; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; tion for 5 years under the following conditions: General and Special Conditions of Civil CTN Chrgs Dismissed by State: 002; 90 days, 60 days suspended; Unsuspended Probation set, as stated in order; Must Register as Sex Offender. Minor Party v. Brown, Jessica; Petition for Ex Parte Stalking Protective Order; Petition 30 days shall be served with defendant remanded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail State of Alaska v. Ronald Ozenna (3/10/78); CTN 001: Drunken Person on Licensed for Long Term Stalking Protective Order Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Sur- Premises; Date of offense: 1/31/13; CTN Chrgs Dismissed by State: 002; 1 day, 0 Aukon, Barbara L. v. Aukon, Michael; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte charge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked days suspended; Not to exceed time served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Trigg, Teresa v. Minor Party; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Po- Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid Eakon, Sytel M. v. Eakon, Michael M.; Petition for Protective Order: Ex Parte; Petition lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Resti- through this court within 10 days. for Protective Order: Long Term tution: Shall pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judgment and shall apply for State of Alaska v. Algen Patrick Katcheak (8/18/84); Judgment and Order of Commit- Kavairlook, Leah J. v. Alvanna, James E.; Petition for Protective Order: Long Term an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, if eligible, each year until restitution is paid ment/Probation; CTN 001: Coercion- Instill Fear Of Injury; Date of offenses: Small Claims in full; Amount of restitution to be determined as provided in Criminal Rule 11/16/12; The following charges were dismissed: CTN 002: Assault 4° - Recklessly Cornerstone Credit Services, LLC v. Popiel, Kory; Small Claims Greater Than $2500 32.6(c)(2); Probation for 1 year (date f judgment: 2/4/13); Shall commit no jailable Injure; CTN 003: Reckless Endangerment; CTN 004: Interfere w/Report of DV CREDIT UNION 1 v. Adams, Michele; Small Claims Less Than $2500 offenses; Shall not contact, directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of Crime; Date of Offenses: 11/16/12; CTN 001: 30 months with 18 months sus- Rural Credit Services v. Bloodgood, Nickolas and Analoak, Delores; Small Claims Less Heather Penayah. pended; Unsuspended 12 months are to be served immediately; Police Training Than $2500 State of Alaska v. Erik Noongwook (10/21/85); 2NO-13-55CR Violating Release Con- Surcharge: CTN 002: $100 (Felony) payable to the court within 10 days; Initial Jail Criminal ditions; Date of offense: 1/26/13; 30 days, 30 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is being State of Alaska v. Ambrose Otten, Jr. (11/22/61); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defen- ATN: 112399056; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in con- dant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the De- and imposed: 90 days, credit time served; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge nection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Train- partment of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: to the AGs Office, Anchorage. ing Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore IT IS ORDERED that the de- State of Alaska v. Timothy Henry (7/3/85); 2NO-11-342CR Notice of Dismissal; PTR year (date of judgment: 2/4/13); Shall commit no jailable offenses. fendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is filed on 7/7/12—pending; Filed by the DAs Office 2/4/13. State of Alaska v. John J. Wellert (2/10/64); Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense: 12/29/12; suspended and most only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in con- State of Alaska v. Timmy Lee Henry, Sr. (7/3/85); 2NO-12-446CR Judgment and Order 42 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 42 days shall be served with defendant nection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional fa- of Commitment/Probation; CTN 002: Tamper Phys Evid-Destroy/After/Suppress; remanded immediately to AMCC, time served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; cility or jail time is ordered served; DNA Identification: if this conviction is for a Date of offenses: 6/21/12; The following charges were dismissed: CTN 001: Bur- Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid “crime against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or glary 1- In A Dwelling; CTN 002: Theft 2-Value $500-$24,999; CTN 004: Theft 3- through this court within 10 days. AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration Value $50-$499; Date of Offenses: 6/21/12; CTN 002: 12 months with 9 months State of Alaska v. Ione Oittillian (1/29/84); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: System when requested to do so by a health care professional acting on behalf of suspended; Unsuspended 3 months are to be served immediately; Police Training 111034341; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probation modified as the state, and to provide oral samples for the DNA Registration System when re- Surcharge: CTN 002: $100 (Felony) payable to the court within 10 days; Initial Jail follows: 6 months added, 4/12/14. quested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; IT IS ORDERED that, Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is being State of Alaska v. Susie Olanna (10/27/80); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault after serving any term of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed or proba- ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defen- 4; Filed by the DAs Office 2/5/13. tion for 3 years under the following conditions: General and Special Conditions of dant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the De- State of Alaska v. Kimberly Soolook (10/21/86); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Probation set, as stated in order; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: partment of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: ATN: 113289849; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probation are mod- is exonerated; Attached: Judgment For Cost of Appointed Counsel; Good cause Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore IT IS ORDERED that the de- ified as follows: extended probation to 10/17/15; However probation may be termi- has been shown to order defendant to pay an amount for the cost of appointed fendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is nated by the court 10/17/14 if the defendant completes substance treatment and counsel that is different from the amount in CR 39(d); Pay plaintiff $500 for cost of suspended and most only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in con- has no violations; The defendant shall complete paperwork for Dena Coy within 10 appointed counsel; Shall accrue interest at annual rate of 3.75% from date of judg- nection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional fa- days, take the first available treatment bed and follow all rules. ment (1/31/13) until paid; Pay to AGs Office, Anchorage; Must apply for Alaska Per- cility or jail time is ordered served; DNA Identification: if this conviction is for a State of Alaska v. Moses Soonagrook (3/10/61); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; manent Fund Dividends every year in which defendant is an Alaska resident eligible “crime against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or ATN: 111500631; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked for a dividend until the judgment is paid in full; If defendant fails to apply, defendant AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration and imposed: 60 days, held in abeyance pending proof 80 hours Community Work may be held in contempt of court; CR 39(c)(2)(D); This judgment has the same System when requested to do so by a health care professional acting on behalf of Service. force and effect as a judgment in a civil action. the state, and to provide oral samples for the DNA Registration System when re- State of Alaska v. Damian Ashenfelter (12/14/91); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: State of Alaska v. Garrett Oozevaseuk (9/10/80); Judgment and Order of Commit- quested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; IT IS FURTHER OR- Promoting Contraband; Filed by the DAs Office 2/5/13. ment/Probation; CTN 001: Assault 3 (a); DV; Date of offenses: 7/8/12; The follow- DERED that complete his GED in 3 months; IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED State of Alaska v. Crystal Tobuk (3/5/82); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault 4; ing charges were dismissed: CTN 002: Assault 4° - Recklessly Injure; Date of that defendant be placed at Seaside; IT IS ORDERED that, after serving any term Filed by the DAs Office 2/6/13. Offenses: 7/8/12; CTN 001: 36 months with 30 months suspended; Unsuspended of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed or probation for 1 year under the State of Alaska v. Rebecca Barr (8/21/79) Dismissal; DUI; Filed by the DAs Office 6 months are to be served immediately; Police Training Surcharge: CTN 001: $100 following conditions: General and Special Conditions of Probation set, as stated in 2/7/13. (Felony) payable to the court within 10 days; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was order; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated. State of Alaska v. Jack Samuel Amaktoolik (6/12/54); Judgment and Order of Com- arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of State of Alaska v. Timothy Lee Henry (7/3/85); 2NO-12-748CR Assault 4°; DV; Date of mitment/Probation; CTN 001: Sexual Abuse of Minor 3-Contact 13-15, Deft-17 or imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a cor- offense: 10/8/12; 30 days; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 older + 4 years older than victim; Date of offenses: 5/21/11; CTN 001: 4 years with rectional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the Department of Law Collec- suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is 2 years suspended; Unsuspended 2 years are to be served immediately; Police tions Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail. Training Surcharge: CTN 001: $100 (Felony) payable to the court within 10 days; probation; Therefore IT IS ORDERED that the defendant pay an additional $100 State of Alaska v. Timothy Henry (7/3/85); 2NO-12-842CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to a correctional facility or correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended and most only be paid 001: Violate Conditions of Release; Filed by the DAs Office 2/4/13. is being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with the revocation, defen- State of Alaska v. Lewis Oozeva (10/9/93); 2NO-12-138CR Order to Modify or Revoke defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to dant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is ordered served; Probation; ATN: 111030687; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: DNA Identification: if this conviction is for a “crime against a person” as defined in revoked and imposed: 30 days, which is all remaining time. Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore IT IS ORDERED that the de- AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to State of Alaska v. Lewis Oozeva (10/9/93); 2NO-12-206CR Order to Modify or Revoke fendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is provide samples for the DNA Registration System when requested to do so by a Probation; ATN: 111500127; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of proba- suspended and most only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in con- health care professional acting on behalf of the state, and to provide oral samples tion modified as follows: Mr. Oozeva shall obtain an evaluation for substance abuse nection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional fa- for the DNA Registration System when requested by a correctional, probation, pa- with NSBHS within 90 days; A copy of the report shall be provided to the court within cility or jail time is ordered served; DNA Identification: if this conviction is for a role, or peace officer; IT IS ORDERED that, after serving any term of incarceration 120 days; Mr. Oozeva shall follow all recommendations. “crime against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or imposed, the defendant is placed or probation for 3 years under the following con- State of Alaska v. Robert M. Saccheus (7/21/77); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration ditions: General and Special Conditions of Probation set, as stated in order. ATN: 110213298; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked System when requested to do so by a health care professional acting on behalf of State of Alaska v. Blanch Okbaok (10/8/78); Dismissal; Count I: Liquor Importation Into and imposed: 60 days, held in abeyance of substance abuse reassessment done; the state, and to provide oral samples for the DNA Registration System when re- Local Option Area; Filed by the DAs Office 2/6/13. Hearing 4/5/13, 1:30 p.m., re-compliance. quested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; IT IS ORDERED that, State of Alaska v. Rudy Oozevaseuk (3/17/76); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Re- State of Alaska v. Erik Noongwook (10/21/85); 2NO-12-701CR CTN 001: Assault 4°; after serving any term of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed or proba- sisting Arrest; Filed by the DAs Office 2/7/13. SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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All photos by Rhoda Nanouk AND THEY’RE OFF— Martin Buser of Big Lake tailgates Elliot Anderson, DeeDee Jonrowe, Chuck Schaeffer and Aaron Burmeister just outside of Unalakleet shortly after the start of the Paul Johnson Memorial sled dog race that began on Wednesday, February 6 at noon. Kaiser wins different version of Paul Johnson Memorial sled dog race By Jeffrey Erickson games began. and good trail. The wind picked up event with a 40 mile race to the fin- As the first team came into sight After a “twist” in the race, the Martin Buser and Aaron Burmeis- on the return trip to Unalakleet, but ish line threw all original race strat- the dark parka gave the indication Paul Johnson Memorial/Norton ter surged into the lead but the feel- it was a tailwind keeping weather a egy out the window as everyone let that Kaiser had indeed grabbed the Sound 450 sled dog race finished Fri- ing was that Pete Kaiser, the reigning non-factor. the dogs go. With the looming Idi- lead and, with Buser in the distance, day night, February 8 under the same PJM/NS450 champion and one of DeeDee Jonrowe proved she was tarod start safety was still a concern, he crossed the finish line to claim banner that the mushers started from those who’d lost his tracker, was ready for a great race as she pre- but speed was evident in all teams as victory. in Unalakleet. somewhere in the mix. vailed in each of the first three legs they returned to Unalakleet for a sec- Buser finished seven minutes With extreme wind chill tempera- The rest of the field followed beating Chuck Schaeffer into both ond time. later, but with only a four minute tures and a forecast that looked even closely waiting for the front- runners Kaltag and Unalakleet and holding As the sun began to set and fans time differential, he settled for sec- worse, the eight mushers and their to slip up. off Kaiser into Shaktoolik. Schaeffer, gathered at all trail crossings, the ond place. Burmeister came under teams hunkered down in Shaktoolik, The first 240 miles of the race had Burmeister and Buser all showed guessing game began. Was Buser the banner 10 minutes later and the a notorious checkpoint for race stop- already provided great competition good speed as each ran their race closing in? Could locally raised other five teams arrived, windblown pages due to winter storms. between the world-class drivers. The plan with more than 200 miles to the Burmeister reel him in and receive and tired, but all dogs and drivers The 50-mile run across Norton trail conditions from Unalakleet to finish. the accolades? Or was Kaiser lurking safe. Bay is one of the most dangerous Kaltag were exceptional with little The decision to complete the out there in the wind? spots in the race that took teams from wind, cool but not cold temperatures Unalakleet to Kaltag, back to Un- alakleet and on to Nome along the Iditarod trail. At least that was the plan. But after a discussion with race officials with mushers in Shaktoolik, the decision was made to turn the race around and finish in Unalakleet where they started. Since race strategies vary so much it was deemed most fair to have a complete restart and use the fastest elapsed time between Shaktoolik and Unalakleet as the method of final placement. The change to a 40-mile “sprint” for the title created a buzz among race fans as everyone hovered over computer screens watching the GPS trackers as the mushers stepped off the brakes and hit the “gas.” FIRST— Pete Kaiser thanks his The lead began to change hands two lead dogs after crossing the and, with two of the eight mushers finish line in Unalakleet in first losing their trackers, the guessing place.

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