Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom INTO THE STORM—Continuing on to Fairbanks, Iron Dog racers depart Nome in a group on Thursday, Feb. 24 on the way to Unalakleet for a restart.

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VOLUME CXI NO. 9 MARCH 3, 2011 Huntington and Olds make 2011 Iron Dog a re-run of 2010 win Wild weather defines tight race to finish By Tyler Rhodes going over much of the course—the in Wednesday and only gathered Proving their 2010 Iron Dog tri- racers are normally held at bay in steam as time went by. By Thursday, umph was no fluke, Polaris riders Tanana to allow for a mid-day finish the driving winds and snow had al- Tyler Huntington and Chris Olds bat- on Saturday. tered the landscape and made for tled their way through severe The race that runs from Big Lake nearly impossible if not deadly rid- weather and extremely tight compe- to Nome before taking a U-turn and ing conditions at times. Wind-driven tition to repeat as champions in the then continuing on to Fairbanks nor- waters on the Bering Sea pushed race that bills itself as the longest, mally takes seven days— that in- massive chunks of sea ice onto the toughest snowmobile race on the cludes a long layover in Nome. Norton Sound coast and created open planet. Despite heavy snow slowing teams leads of water and overflow. As the duo crossed the finish line down in the first half of the race, it As the storm raged on Thursday in downtown Fairbanks a few min- appeared that the 2011 Iron Dog morning, race directors abandoned utes shy of 6 p.m. Saturday night, the would proceed near its normal pace the planned 8 a.m. start. After a mid- win was as much about beating the as racers started roaring into Nome day meeting it was decided that rac- trail conditions as it was besting the Feb. 28. ers would travel in groups under a other competitors. The fact that the Mother Nature, however, had “yellow caution flag” to Unalakleet finish came in the evening bore tes- other plans as she unleashed her full continued on page16 tament to the slow and treacherous fury in the form of a storm that blew Governor asks legislature to fund three-year arctic ports study Council proposes Wednesday evening meetings By Laurie McNicholas with the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- of an ordinance authorizing disposal City Manager Josie Bahnke said neers, according to a statement of of municipal property by use permit Nome will be able to develop a port need accompanying the funding re- to the Nome Rotary Club for the East master plan if the Alaska Legislature quest. A deepwater arctic port would End Park and held a public hearing. approves Gov. Sean Parnell’s provide a new, northernmost port for Adam Lust asked the council to sup- amended FY 2012 capital budget, the U.S. Coast Guard to protect and port the land use agreement between which includes an appropriation of patrol the state’s arctic waters. the city and the Rotary Club for $972,000 from the general fund to USCG icebreakers and other vessels maintenance and enhancement of the the Dept. of Transportation and Pub- require a minimum of -35 feet. Ad- park. lic Facilities for an arctic ports study. ditional funding of $1 million in each Kirsten Bey of the Nome Kennel Bahnke told the Nome Common of the years FY 2013 and FY 2014 Club also voiced support for the Ro- Council at a meeting on Monday that will be required to complete the tary Club’s plans to develop the park the governor submitted the amended study. Half the funding for FY 2013 for local recreational uses. She said budget to the legislature on Feb. 16. and FY 2014 would come from fed- the Kennel Club has had no good The appropriation would fund the eral receipts and half from the state spot to start dog team races for the study and mapping of potential arctic general fund. past couple of years due to widening deepwater port sites in conjunction The council heard second reading continued on page 4 City council hears Sitnasuak’s revised state office building proposal for justice center By Laurie McNicholas ownership of Sitnasuak Native Corp. tions, Legislative Affairs Agency, A concept for housing most Nome was presented to the Nome Common Dept. of Fish and Game, Dept. of offices of state agencies in two Council at a noon work session on Commerce, Community and Eco- buildings on Front Street under the Feb. 25. Crystal Andersen Booth, nomic Development, Dept. of Labor Sitnasuak’s board chair and interim and Division of Public Assistance. president outlined basic elements of Booth said the proposal “leaves On the Web: the plan. DOT where they want to be, leasing www.nomenugget.net Sitnasuak proposes to construct a from the school.” Offices of the justice center for the court system, Dept. of Transportation and Public E-mail: district attorney, public defender, Facilities are located on the Nome- [email protected] state troopers and Division of Motor Beltz High School campus. Vehicles, Adult Probation Office and Booth provided printouts of a Office of Children’s’ Services on an PowerPoint presentation that calls empty lot Sitnasuak owns next to the for a 20-year, government-to-gov- Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom Bering Straits Native Corp. building ernment lease for the proposed jus- HIGH FASHION– Carolyn Schubert wears the parka and muk- on Front Street. Booth said the cor- tice center and the existing Sitnasuak luks that her mother Frances Johnson made in the Traditional At- poration would then backfill its ex- Building. The document says the tire Fashion Show at the Bering Strait Regional Conference held in isting office building on Front Street Nome. with offices of the Division of Elec- continued on page 4 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Ulu News

By Sen. Donald Olson District T legitimate voice for local communities in development deci- ture and approved by the governor. If successful, the changes Alaska State Legislature sions. will allow local community members, those who live within Alaska Coastal Management Program Currently, the legislature is again reviewing the program for close proximity to our Alaskan coastlines, to have a strong voice several reasons. It will sunset in July of this year if no action is in management decisions that affect their area. The Alaska Coastal Management Program, commonly re- taken and the program will terminate. Recent reports submitted ferred to as the ACMP, was first established in 1979. In the past, by the legislative audit division suggest a number of needed im- Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association the program allowed coastal districts to create district manage- provements. As your senator, along with other bush legislators, I attempted to fly to Mountain Village for the annual Yukon ment plans, which guided regional development. The plans I am seeking more local control. Some possible amendments we River Drainage Fisheries Association in mid-February but the were to be consistent with state and federal law. Once a plan would like to see in the ACMP revert back to prior 2003 modi- unpredictable Alaskan weather prevented me from making it to was approved, all development projects within the district must fications. I support the need for an expanded range in enforce- the meeting. Fortunately, a staffer of mine who is from Moun- comply with the plan. The State of Alaska received $2.6 million able policies in district management plans that guide tain Village, Loren Peterson, was able to get there early enough in federal funding annually for administration of the ACMP. development. For instance, the Department of Environmental and attended the meetings throughout the convention. Some of these funds went to local districts for work on coastal Conservation Carve-out prohibits local districts from enforcing The issue of bycatch continues to be a huge concern and from management in their area. any policies on air and water pollution. Understanding the cul- my understanding, an Incentive Plan Agreement has been im- In 2003, Governor Frank Murkowski limited the role of local tural values and lifestyles of my constituents and our depend- plemented to reduce the cap on bycatch fishing in the Bering communities and their meaningful participation in the pro- ence on our subsistence and responsible stewardship of our local Sea to 60,000 Chinook salmon. This now applies to all pollock gram. He eliminated the Coastal Policy Board, which included resources, it seems only sensible to offer local policy enforce- fisheries in the Bering Sea, not only covering a certain block members from communities across the state. This board had ment. I also like the idea of reinstating the Coastal Policy Coun- just above the Aleutian Chain, which was the case in the past. oversight of the Department of Natural Resources’ management cil with memberships from different regions of the state. The This change should allow for further escapement of the Chinook of the program and final approval of each district’s plan. Gov- diversity of this council would allow impartial authority over- salmon to return to their spawning grounds along the Yukon ernor Murkowski also significantly limited what could be in- seeing statewide policies. cluded in the plans. The net effect of these changes removed a Hopefully, these amendments will be enacted by the legisla- continued on page 13 There were no letters to the editor this week A Look at the Past Editorial

Secrets? Itʼs so important for governments to maintain transparency and an open public process. (Just ask Hosni and Momar). As citizens we must constantly keep nipping at the heels of our elected officials to keep politics open and honest. If we get complaisant, the officials in power will move away from the light and hide in the shadows of executive sessions. Good government operates in the light. Itʼs interesting how we can sit here in western Alaska and watch as world events unfold in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and other nations that have thrown off years of corruption and oppression as they strive for a taste of democracy. We take what we have for granted and just get lazy about keeping tabs on the behind the scenes maneuvering and goings-on in local government. We have to keep a close eye on our public officials. Our Common Council wants to move its meeting night from Monday to Wednesday with a 5 p.m. start time. It would be nine days from meeting time until the newspaper could report on the meet- ing. Currently the Monday night meeting allows for Wednesday evening newspaper report on City Council issues. A move to Wednes- day would make it difficult for folks who attend Nome Volunteer Fire Department and Nome Volunteer Ambulance Service meetings. Sev- eral local churches also hold Wednesday evening services. Further- more, an ordinance could pass its first reading, second reading and final passage before the public could get a grasp of the situation. That would not be open government. Letʼs hope Nome Common Council thinks their proposal through and keeps their meetings on Monday. Itʼs OK if they meet at 5:30 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. Letʼs hope our politicians do their best to serve the public instead of acting for their own convenience. Nomeites, keep up the pressure. Attend public meetings, keep a close watch on the pub- lic process. Letʼs encourage our city fathers and mothers to demand transparency and openness in government. —N.L.M.—

F.H. Nowell photo and comments courtesy of the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum OUT FOR A SUNDAY DRIVE —Capt. Ejnar Mikkelsen (left) and Adams leaving Nome January 19, 1905 for Illegitimus non carborundum the Outside. Ejnar Mikkelsen was a Danish Polar Explorer who is credited with early travels on the east coast of Greenland. He lived for a short time in Nome; however, long enough to share his adventures with the stu- dents of the Nome Public School. Note the schoolhouse in the background. Google Ejnar Mikkelsen Nome for a fascinating account of his outrageous Arctic travels. Born in Denmark in 1880, he lived to be 91 years old!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Alaska State News March 3 - March 9, 2011 EVENT PLACE TIME Thursday, March 3 Compiled by Diana Haecker service members to choose which said he fully supports raising *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. family members will handle their re- Alaska’s education standards and *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon Circumpolar Inuit sign decla- would like to see a funded scholar- *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. mains. The bill already passed the To be determined ration on responsible resource Senate and is on its way to the Gov- ship program that gives all Alaskans *Lunch Laps Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 1 p.m. development ernor’s office for his signature. an opportunity to attend college or *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Native leaders from Greenland, The Senate started an audit of de- vocational school, but he cannot sup- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. *Pregnant Teens video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Alaska, Russia and Canada tackled partment heads to find ways for port Senate Bill 43 because it ex- *Relax video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. the issue of resource development in more efficient and less expensive cludes many Alaskan students. In a *Wiffleball (grades 3 - 6) Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. last week’s two-day Inuit Circumpo- state government. It’s called the $ave letter to the finance committee *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. lar Council summit in Ottawa and Alaska Project and began with the Kookesh said that the bill would cre- Nome Kennel Club meeting Post Office Building 5:30 p.m. came out with a declaration that State Affairs Committee holding ate an elitist scholarship that would basement *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. aims to guide mining and offshore only take care of the top percentage *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. oil drilling in the Arctic. The coun- of high performing students. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30/6:45/8 p.m. *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. cil’s chairman Aqqaluk Lynge said *World Dance with Seiji Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. that Inuit peoples want a seat at the House urges Feds to open *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY table when it comes to setting the ANWR Friday, March 4 ground rules for resource develop- The Alaska State House of Rep- *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. ment in the Arctic. The “Circumpo- resentatives passed a resolution urg- *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. lar Inuit Declaration on Responsible ing the Congress to open the coastal *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Alaska *Quiet Time Kegoayah Library 10 a.m. Resource Development Principles” plain of the Arctic National Wildlife *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. outlines demands that include that News Briefs Refuge to responsible oil explo- To be determined Inuit are the primary beneficiaries of ration and development. 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The cally support the opening of *Youth Climbing (8 & younger) Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. *Youth Climbing (9 & older) Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. and benefits of development and en- committee wants to hold public ANWR.” *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. suring development is sustainable hearings to collect ideas from the *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. and demands that environmental and public about ways Alaska’s state Governor pushes mining for *Adult Drop-in Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. social impacts from resource devel- government can become leaner, Rare Earth Elements in opment are being properly assessed. smarter and more focused. A recent Alaska Saturday, March 5 report by the University of Alaska’s Governor Sean Parnell wants to Iditarod begins! Institute of Social and Economic Re- fund a three-year project to iden- *UMW Thrift Shop Methodist Church 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bills moving through Juneau *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. The Alaska Senate unanimously search warns that the state is living tify Alaska’s rare earth element de- *Circuit Training Nome Rec Center 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. voted to pass a bill to provide state beyond its means and needs to save posits and proposed to President *Pediatric CPR video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. funding for free and reduced-price more for the future. Barack Obama to partner with *Breastfeeding video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. meals in Alaska schools. In that vein, a Senate bill intro- Alaska to get those REEs out of the Sunday, March 6 Hardly a controversial bill, it had duced by North Pole Senator John ground. This project will include *Water Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. eight co-sponsors and crossed parti- Coghill may be hard to reconcile conducting geologic fieldwork and *The New Mother: Putting it Together Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. san lines. The bill will provide with fiscal conservatives. The ethics developing Alaska specific REE *STD’s: Guide to Prevention video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. mineral-deposit models. In a letter, *Kickbox/Tone with Jennie Nome Rec Center 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. school districts with 35 cents for bill SB 89 would allow, among other *Open Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. each free or reduced-price breakfast things, legislators and legislative Parnell urged President Obama to *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. served and 15 cents per lunch. The employees to participate in partisan consider directing the U.S. Geo- *Water Polo Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. money would allow schools to in- political activities while traveling on logical Survey to conduct a similar *Pick-up Women’s Basketball Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. crease the number of kids in their the state’s dime. It also would allow inventory and geological fieldwork Monday, March 7 programs and improve the nutri- the use of the legislative mailing list project on federal lands in Alaska. *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. tional quality of the meals they for campaign and non-legislative The governor also urged better *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. serve. purposes. This bill has not moved coordination in the federal permit- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon Alaska is only one of twelve out of State Affairs committee yet. ting process, saying that the federal *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Also controversial is the Alaska mining permitting system ranks as To be determined states that do not supplement federal *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 5 p.m. funding for school meals. The bill performance scholarship bill that the least efficient in 25 mining *Special Deliver video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *The Miracle of Life video Prematernal Home 2 p.m. now goes to the House of Represen- aims to award college or vocational countries. Parnell also proposed to *Beginning Yoga with Kari Nome Rec Center 4:15 - 5:15 tatives for consideration. In the school scholarships to high perform- the President to work with Con- *Zumba with Elizabeth M. Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30/6:45/8 p.m. House, a bill passed that would ing students. Governor Sean Parnell gress to amend existing federal *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. honor the burial wishes of members introduced the bill. Senator Albert statutes to give the U.S. Depart- *Advanced Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do with Dan Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. of the armed forces by allowing Kookesh challenges the bill as writ- ment of Energy the authority to *Nome Common Council Meeting Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. them to designate which of their ten, saying that that classes required hand out loan guarantees, grants, *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. family members would act as next of to qualify for the scholarship are not and tax credits for companies min- Tuesday, March 8 kin in the event of their death. available at many of the rural ing and processing REEs. *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Alaska currently does not allow schools around Alaska. Kookesh *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. To be determined *Lunch Laps Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Located on east Front *WIC class Prematernal Home 1 p.m. Breakfast menu items, *Best for Baby’s Sake video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. but not limited to: Street across from *Team Handball Grades 3 - 6 Nome Rec Center 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. •Biscuits •Cinnamon National Guard Armory *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30/6:45/8 p.m. *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Rolls •Hashbowns *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. •Biscuits & gravy Nome Planning Commission Council Chambers 6 p.m. Work Session Re: Reviewing Zoning Code Take Out *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. *Kickbox/Tone with Jennie Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. *AA Teleconference: 1-800-914-3396 (CODE: 3534534#) 7 p.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekdays Orders *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekends 443-8100 Wednesday, March 9 *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Mon. - Sat. • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m./Sun. • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon *School lunch main dish: Nome Public Schools 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. To be determined Subway Daily Specials *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10 p.m. *Rotary Club Airport Pizza noon *NACTEC Swim Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday — Roasted *Smoking: A Time to Quit video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. *Junior High Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Chicken Breast *Sounds of Silence video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna *Gymnastics Grades 3+ with Kelly K. 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Nome Rec Center 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. GOLD COAST CINEMA Community points of interest hours of operation: Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Tu - F) 443-8200 >>>>>> Additional hours by appointment Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. (M - Th) >>>>>> noon - 6 p.m. (F - Sa) Starting Friday, March 4 Nome Visitor Center Front Street 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (M - F) Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. (M - Th) >>>>>> 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Sa) The Roommate (PG-13) XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (M - F) 7 p.m. Stop the pop! Unknown (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. Drinking one can of soda puts about a dozen teaspoons of sugar into your body. Sugar damages organs and can Saturday & Sunday matinee The Roommate 1:30 p.m. lead to diabetes! Unknown 4 p.m. Be healthy! Drink water! Listen to ICY 100.3 FM, Coffee Crew, 7 - 9 a.m., and find Norton Sound Health Corporation out how you can win free movie tickets! Community Calendar sponsored by Norton Sound Health Corporation, 443-3311 4 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET Fire destroys home on Dexter Pass Road By Nancy McGuire stairs and saw a lot of smoke and dog, but the pup was hiding and burning for about 15 minutes before struction, and the State of Alaska to Paul Thompson escaped his burn- flames coming from around his Toyo likely died in the fire. Thompson suf- we were called. We tried to protect clear the path ing home with his life last Wednes- stove oil heater. He noticed later that fered minor smoke inhalation, but what we could. There was a green There were high winds and limited day evening, Feb. 23. Thompson the fire seemed to be between the otherwise was not injured. building (Thompson’s old house) water but, Johnson says,” We were lived in a two-story yellow house just walls on the backside of the sheet Thompson says his house is totally nearby.” fortunate that the wind was from the outside the city limits on the Dexter rock. ruined, “It’s flat. God bless the fire The Dexter Pass Road had been south and it wasn’t too cold.” Pass Road. Thompson says he ran out of the department for trying.” plowed earlier that day, but the ac- Johnson stresses that the main thing Thompson was upstairs cooking his house without his cell phone so Fire Chief Matt Johnson says cess drive between the house and the to do in a fire is to get out, and supper when the electrical power couldn’t call for help. He had to run NVFD was called out at 11 p.m. and road was chest deep in snow. The Thompson did the right thing— he went out at 8:53 p.m. and didn’t about 1/4 mile to his nearest neigh- 26 firefighters and 4-6 ambulance NVFD firefighters have their re- got out. come back on until 10:11 p.m. bor, Ramon Gandia’s home to call personnel responded. “When we ar- sources and were able to secure the The NVFD stayed on the scene A short time after the power came for help. Thompson says he tried to rived on the scene the house was use of three front-end loaders from till 1:15 a.m. back on, Thompson looked down- re-enter his burning house to find his fully involved. It had probably been the City of Nome, Tummet Con- Storm locks down Nome

By Nancy McGuire speculates this ice shove will be storm. It was a challenge to cross the Frozen locks, ice encased trucks, around for a while and may make street. The only thing that moved on no mail, no planes, no school and our Polar Bear Swim next June a Thursday was the Iron Dog Race. closed offices put Nomeites to the unique challenge. The snowmachiners left Nome moti- challenge. Areas around the river mouths vated by money, not common sense, The last jet out of Nome left Tues- usually have weaker ice and these and may have regretted that deci- day evening and the roar of the places had breaks where the water sion. mighty engines did not return to the was gurgling up to the surface. The Tuesday storm actually was runways till Friday morning. Communities north of Nome had preceded on the weekend of the 19- Wes Adkins of the US Weather problems with coastal flooding. 20th by a storm that dropped 11 Service in Nome explains that a Deering had its runway flooded, inches of snow on Nome. Conditions good-sized low pressure system Kotzebue had coastal flood warnings quickly changed and temperatures stalled out over Chukotka, Anadyr and water on their Front Street. went from a -16°F on the 19th all the and the Chukchi Sea, while a strong The average winds of 34 mph with way up to a balmy 20°F on the 20th. high pressure system sat and gath- gusts of 53 mph made Thursday Tuesday and Wednesday had tem- ered strength over the Alaskan inte- March 24 the seventh windiest day peratures above freezing and rain rior. This combination fueled a major in the last 10 years. The windiest was mixed with snow thrown at us with winter storm catching Nome in the back on March 8, 2009 with 37 mph force. middle with near record breaking average winds. (The Weather Serv- Friday afternoon finally saw the southerly winds and precipitation. It ice in Nome only started keeping backside of the storm kick out at us brought coastal flooding and a phe- wind speeds 10 years ago.) with high winds, snow blown off the Photo by Nadja Roessek nomenon called an ice shove. Nomeites listened to the winds howl hills, whiteout and ground blizzards. GREAT WALL OF CHINA?— Ice shove forms wall of ice 8’-12’ high Adkins reminds us that ice usually and pound their homes from the Relief and calm came on Saturday. on Nome’s East Beach. Wind-driven water pushed under the Bering protects our coastline from winter south. Doors hammered, windows During these adverse conditions Sea ice and the ice was shoved onto shore. flooding. However, the very strong rattled, the power went out, and was the State of Alaska and City of winds that averaged about 34 mph restored. School was cancelled on Nome kept the roads open. Nome with gusts of 53 mph pushed water Thursday, city offices were closed, Joint Utilities kept the power flow- • State office building under the shorefast ice and lifted and businesses closed so employees ing, the Nome Volunteer Fire De- pushed it. The result was an 8-12 ft. could go home early. There was no partment fought a house fire (See continued from page 1 by the end of the current session, so high ribbon of ice extending all the mail delivered to Nome, there was story above) and the Volunteer Am- Humprhies will ask the commission- way down Nome’s East Beach and in no air cargo, and passenger service bulance Service and Nome Police re- City of Nome would lease the build- ers to indicate whether the state con- other areas of the coastline. Adkins was halted for the duration of the sponded to emergency calls. ings from SNC and then lease them curs with the company’s concept to the State of Alaska. The arrange- within seven working days. Brown ment apparently would enable the said legislative approval is required City of Nome to sign a sole-source, for a state lease in excess of five • Arctic ports non-competitive contract allowing years. Sitnasuak to construct and manage City Manager Josie Bahnke said the proposed justice center. order of business for regular meet- Councilman Jim West Jr. was ab- as part of an agreement with Sitna- continued from page 1 “We [the City of Nome] are only suak, the city would set a property ings of the council—Section sent from the meeting. involved in the justice center, not the of the Nome Bypass Road and in- 2.15.070(a)(4)(B) in the Nome Code The council adopted a resolution rate of 10 mills per year for 20 years creasing traffic as the new hospital is existing Sitnasuak Building,” stated for the proposed justice center. She of Ordinances—to add an “Ap- authorizing the city to issue a permit Councilman Jerald Brown. “Right,” constructed. proval of agenda” to each meeting to Melvin L. Terry, dba Nome AK estimated the center would cost Bey said she is not sure East End replied Booth. about $17 million to construct, and agenda; reword the agenda item, Gold Concentrates, LLC to operate a Booth said Bill Humphries, Sitna- Park is a good starting point for dog “Citizen’s grievances and requests” placer mine within the Moonlight said the 10 mill rate would yield races because the land in the area is suak’s chief operating officer was en about $170,000 per year in property to read “Citizen’s comments”; and Wells protection area in the 2011 route to Juneau to discuss Sitna- swampy, but she said she is dis- provide two opportunities for citi- mining season. taxes. cussing the possibility and other po- suak’s proposal with several com- Councilman Stan Andersen asked zen’s comments instead of one. The resolution says Acting City missioners of state departments that tential winter activities at the site The council heard first reading Engineer Bristol Environment & En- whether the state will own the pro- with Rotary Club members. have agencies in Nome at a meeting posed justice center at the end of the of an ordinance amending Section gineering Services has reviewed the on Feb. 25. The PowerPoint presen- Councilman Stan Andersen noted 2.15.070(a)(1)(A) of the Nome application, conducted four site in- 20-year lease. Booth said the state that the permit can be cancelled with tation includes the square footage would rather not own the building Code of Ordinances to change the spections (in 2007, 2008, 2009 and each agency requires for office 30 days notice, the club can’t assign regular city council meetings from 2010) and prepared a 2007 Moon- and prefers a negotiated lease option. it to anyone else, and discrimination space. She said if the state buys into Sitnasuak may need to buy private 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth light Wells Permit based upon best Sitnasuak’s basic concept for a jus- is prohibited in the conduct of per- Mondays of the month to 5:30 p.m. management practices. Andersen property located between the exist- mitted activities at the park. The tice center, the SNC board of direc- ing Sitnasuak Building and the pro- on the second and fourth Wednes- noted that conditions of the permit tors will be asked if they want to do term of the permit is for 10 years days of the month. The council say it is effective only when the city posed justice center to accommodate with an option for renewal. The a feasibility study for the project. potential state requirements for park- passed the ordinance to second engineer has issued a written notice Booth said Sitnasuak has been council unanimously approved the reading at the next regular meet- to proceed, so the engineer will in- ing space, she added. ordinance. asked to submit a detailed plan for ing by a 4-1 vote, with Council- spect the site after it is free of snow. the project to the Alaska Legislature The council also unanimously ap- woman Mary Knodel voting no. continued on page 5 proved an ordinance to amend the continued on page 5

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For a true gov- up with the western region of the decade, after it tabulates the decen- to-government lease put together by ernment to government relationship, The 2010 Census says that Alaska Lower 48 that shows an increase in nial census, the Census Bureau cal- SNC and the City of Nome. The city we must be joined at the hip.” has 710,231 residents, an increase of population of 13.8 percent. Alaska culates the center of population. The sent the initial proposal in a letter to Michels said she, Utility Manager 13.3 percent over the 2000 count. was among the states showing an in- center is determined as the place the governor’s office last summer in John Handeland, Bahnke and Sitna- It would appear that Alaska would crease of 5 to 15 percent. Nevada had where an imaginary, flat, weightless response to a request from the Dept. suak officials have spent a lot of time continue to have only one represen- the greatest increase in population of and rigid map of the United States of Administration for letters of inter- on the proposed state office building tative in the U.S. House of Repre- over 35 percent. would balance perfectly if all resi- est in providing office space for project. She said she was asked to sentatives. The 435 representatives Census Director Robert Graves dents were of identical weight. In Nome offices of state agencies, ac- travel to Juneau but did not have the are apportioned at 710,767 persons announced in December that the na- 2000, the population center was cording to an article by Sandra council’s authorization to do so. Ad- per representative. Again, Alaska’s tion’s nose count numbered Edgar, Mo. Medearis in the July 22, 2010 edition ditional expenses potentially will be 2010 number is 710,231, qualifying 308,745,538 on April 1, 2010, an in- In April, the Bureau will announce of The Nome Nugget (pp.1, 6). required, and teleconferencing will the state for one representative. crease of 9.7 percent over 2000. population and housing unit counts “…The request came after Front be used as much as possible, she How many of those people live in Other parts of the country had for the United States, regions, divi- Street business owners protested added. Nome or on the Seward Peninsula smaller increases than the West: sions, and American Indian, Alaska state Department of Transportation Ivanoff voices opposition has not been released. The U.S. Cen- Midwest, 3.9 percent; Northeast, 3.2 Native, and Native Hawaiian areas. and Public Facilities plans to build Nikolai Ivanoff, the only member sus Bureau has released local figures percent; South, 14.3 percent. It re- the $40 million, 60,000-square-foot of the public present at the work ses- for almost half the 50 states, The re- mains to be seen which way the cen- building at the north end of Stead- sion except for the Nugget reporter, mainder, Alaska included, will come ter of population has moved, but man Street on land purchased from said if the justice center is built, state by the end of the month. perhaps westward. Alaska Gold Co.,” Madearis wrote. offices will be in four or five loca- She reported the plan would require tions in Nome. Booth said state of- Sitnasuak to buy land for parking fices will be in four places, adding space from two private landowners, that DOTPF has a facilities mainte- Mark Sackett and Jim West Jr., who nance shop in addition to its offices. is a member of the Nome Common Michels mentioned that the Dept. of Council. Challenge Life Iditarod Basketball Clinic Commerce, Community and Eco- Sponsored by Nome Eskimo Community and Challenge Life Youth Foundation “The City, in secret meetings with nomic Development currently rents Sitnasuak and landowners, has de- office space in the Bering Straits Na- veloped three options, one of which tive Corp. building. would require vacating Lanes Way Ivanoff said it would be better for and selling it to Sitnasuak,” taxpayers and visiting villagers if the Medearis continued. “The five-page state offices were all under one roof. proposal comprises a two-page letter “Why not Steadman?” he asked. and three design drawings involving Michels said that site has already public funds, the discussion of which been discussed. was not available to the public. “I know, but you do not listen,” Open meeting laws are predicated on Ivanoff said. He insisted it would be allowing the public to witness debate much more cost-efficient to build and follow the thinking of their rep- one building on a site that would ac- resentatives while they arrive at de- commodate expansion rather than at cisions involving expenditures of the a downtown location. public money and resources, i.e., sale In March 2010 the Nome Com- • When: March 14, 15, 16th • Time: TBA • Pick up and drop off of a public street. Stapled to the pro- mon Council approved a resolution • Where: Nome Elementary School gymnasium the registration forms at posal is a letter of support from endorsing the Steadman Street site Nome Eskimo Community. Nome Chamber of Commerce and • Deadline: March 9th and agreeing to vacate a portion of Free (except transportation/airfare from out of town) for grades 3rd-12th Phone: 443-2246 Fax: 443-3539 letters from Sackett and West vow- the Sixth Avenue right of way. The ing to negotiate sale of their land in action drew protests from downtown good faith.” property owners and the Nome Lobbying efforts needed Chamber of Commerce. During Knitting the bones of the embry- public comments at a council meet- onic justice center concept to gain ing on April 12, speakers said they legislative approval for the proposed do not want state offices to leave government-to-government lease Front Street, so the council approved agreement is likely to require addi- a new resolution welcoming the tional time and effort from City and building but asking the state to con- Sitnasuak officials. Mayor Denise sider other sites or combinations on Michels noted that the revitalization or near Front Street. of Front Street is in the City’s com- prehensive plan. She reminded the • Arctic ports continued from page 4 Bahnke thanked city road crews The council unanimously approved for a great job clearing snow after re- a motion by Councilman Jerald cent storms. Brown, Councilwoman Brown suggesting that the city con- Josie Stiles and Mayor Denise sider buying non-placer mining and Michels also praised the crews for non-gravel properties that Alaska timely and efficient snow removal. Gold Co. is offering for sale. Stiles thanked staff for the use of the Public Works garage last week dur- Utility manager report ing the Iron Dog Snowmobile Race. Utility Manager John Handeland Upcoming events thanked staff for keeping things going during the strangest weather The Nome Planning Commission conditions in the Nome area that he will meet at 6 p.m. on March 8 to can recall. He said recent high winds discuss abatement of derelict build- and low temperatures caused icing ings and junked vehicles. conditions. There were no downed The city received an invitation to lines, but one came undone and sponsor the 2011 Spirit of Youth caused a small fire at the top of a Awards Dinner March 19 at the Mar- Petroleum Terminal Manager Paul Kildal enjoys pole that the crew handled in short riott Hotel in Anchorage. Sam using his experience to better his community – order, he added Schmidt of Nome is among 22 whether it’s relying on his 36 years of experience teenagers from across Alaska se- Handeland said the north feeder at Crowley to provide dependable service to was the source of a recent hour-long lected for an award. Schmidt won recognition in the category of serv- his neighbors, or sharing his background as a power outage at Icy View and Nome- concert pianist by teaching piano to local youth. Beltz High School. When construc- ice to young children for volunteer- tion of the hospital is completed, ing as a teacher’s aide at Nome Experience and community – it’s a passion lines will be segregated and things Public Schools for the past four Crowley shares and is proud to support. should go better, he added. Hande- years. “His first-hand experience land said a water leak on N Street has with roadblocks to his own education help him empathize and challenge For Crowley service in Nome, call 907.443.2219 been traced to the main pipe and re- or statewide 800.977.9771. paired. students with similar struggles,” reads the NPS award nomination. City manager report Sponsorship levels are $5,000 for Bahnke said recent severe weather an awards dinner sponsor, $750 for a caused the failure of the remaining table sponsor and $500 for a youth 25 poles and netting on the south and table sponsor. A table for 10 is pro- east corners at the landfill. She is vided at each award level. The Spirit www.crowleyalaska.com working with the city attorney to re- of Youth is dedicated to creating, quest that Bristol Environment & promoting and recognizing youth in- Engineering provide design and con- volvement in communities across struction services for replacement of Alaska, according to the organiza- the poles on the litter fence at no cost tion’s website. to the city, as the firm has agreed to do for the replacement of 13 other poles at the site. 6 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET Board tackles budgets and breakfast while search continues for new superintendent By Lori Head questions and protocols,” according of the five goals. They’re all impor- 4 mill contribution, and less from does not cover the complete cost. With a winter storm brewing out- to Board President Gloria Karmun. tant, but that’s why Goal One is Stu- State retirement systems and Impact According to Wehde, the board side, all was calm in the library of the Interviews with final candidates will dent Learning.” The five goals of the Aid. It does factor in an estimate of would be looking at about $1 per stu- Elementary School as the Nome take place in Nome on March 22-24. Strategic Plan Wehde referred to also an additional $82,326 from the city dent for breakfast, even if there were Board of Education met in a work Stimulus Fund Update include: (2) Stakeholder Satisfaction, that is not required and would be parent volunteers or willing staff to session and punched through an am- Superintendent Jon Wehde re- (3) Workforce Development, (4) above-and-beyond last year’s help. There are grants such as the bitious agenda. ported that, “there is only one strand Support Systems and (5) Fiscal Ef- $791,674 contribution. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant for Superintendent Search Process remaining that is unencumbered” of fectiveness. Increases in personnel expenses K-6, but comparative grants for a 7- As of February 18, there are ten $17,000 and he is proposing that it Board Member Barb Amarok are due to the step increases for cer- 12 or K-12 Breakfast Nutrition pro- applicants for the position. The po- be earmarked for an oven priced at began by saying that she was, “very tificated and non-certificated gram have been elusive. And with tentials possess varying degrees of $7,000 and the remainder spent on impressed with all the efforts and salaries. Wojtanek plugged in last budgets tight everywhere, Nome Es- experience and currently reside in Social Studies curriculum materials. with all the actual accomplishments year’s amount of $2,890,235 for per- kimo is discussing whether they can Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Oregon, The money must be spent by Sep- of the teachers and the staff address- sonnel benefits with the understand- “hold the boat” with regards to con- Montana or Alaska. The only obvi- tember 1, 2012. ing the strategic plan.” ing that when she has a better handle tinued support of the Elementary ous common denominators are that Strategic Plan Amarok then asked who was on future health insurance costs the breakfast program, according to they are male and desire to be The Board received a 31-page working on the Native Programs cur- amount will almost surely increase. Wehde. Nome’s next Superintendent. The Public Comment Draft Edition of riculum and materials webpage Wehde characterized the budget as Board Member Betsy Brennan School Board will meet with Joseph Nome Public School’s Strategic Plan linked to NPS website objective. Jon a $725,000 shortfall, at this time, commented that as much as she’d Reeves, AASB’s Associate Execu- and Wehde suggested they “open the Berkeley, Director of Federal Pro- with key expenses of fuel and utili- want a breakfast for all students, per- tive Director, on March 10 to, “select floor on Goal One which is Student grams, Instruction and Accountabil- ties still to be determined. He also haps elementary students should be finalists, and develop interview Learning, surely the highest priority ity, answered, “It is very high on my explained that the school district is a priority, if that ever had to be de- priority list… My plan is to have Na- presently under budget for FY11, termined, since younger children are tive Programs kind of modeled after which may be a possible tool to con- not as able to get up on their own and School Board approves first Federal Programs that will include sider while balancing the FY12 make themselves something to eat in Migrant/Indian Ed, as well as, her- budget. Wehde noted the City is the morning. Barring any budget reading of Reading Initiative itage type information.” turning to their fund balance, as well windfalls or donations for a breakfast By Lori Head ing proficiency as this new initiative Amarok’s final comments re- as many school districts our size are program, Wehde said the Board may Are you smarter than a third is pursued. AYP (Adequate Yearly garded the objective of a district considering the process of accessing want to consider during the final grader? By end of school year 2014, Progress) is based on the SBA (Stan- newsletter under the Goal Two — their fund balance to balance their budget moments reallocating funds the goal is that 90 percent of Nome dards Based Assessments), which is Public Information section. She budgets. He said with the challenges to support even an energy bar or fruit Elementary School’s third-graders given to third-graders through tenth- stated, “I think that would be a great facing the district it wouldn’t be a for the Beltz students. He summed will be reading at or above grade graders, once a year, the first week in idea because we could have news year where he’s arbitrarily targeting it up as, “Something is better than level. April, with results available around from the High School, news from the additional staff, nor would he say nothing.” This will be measured by the stu- August of the same year. While the Elementary School and then there’s that there were imminent reductions 2011 School Library Community dent attaining at least a 40 percentile SBAs do offer meaningful data, the a section in there that says we’re sup- in staff. Wehde concluded with, Outreach Award score on the MAP Test. Based on MAP scores provide a glimpse of posed to recognize community or- “There is much work that Jon, Cathi Joy Hewitt, Nome Public School’s analysis of the MAP scores, it is be- progress, or lack thereof, three times ganizations that support the schools. and I will do before the next report.” District Librarian, was honored re- lieved that a student scoring at the 40 a school year, allowing opportunities We could include that. We could in- Beltz Breakfast Concept cently at an AASL (Alaska Associa- percentile would be considered read- for earlier corrections or interven- clude everything…I know that Wehde began this discussion by tion of School Librarians) meeting ing at grade level or proficient. tions. would take work.” stating that there was no question with the 2011 School Library Com- Board Member Marie Tozier asked A key component in the initiative FY12 Proposed General Fund about the value of a nutritional meal munity Outreach Award. The plaque where we were at, right now, regard- is that of direct reading instruction Budget DRAFT or snack for any of our students. read, “Established in 2011 to give ing this goal. Jon Berkeley, Director time. Resolution 2011-1 commits to Business manager Cathi Wotjanek However, he said there’s no mechan- statewide recognition to school li- of Federal Programs, Instruction and elementary students receiving at emphasized three times that this ical problem, it’s all financial. “Our brarians for significant contributions Accountability, and author of The 90 least 90 to 120 minutes of reading in- budget is preliminary. She estimates food service, per se, always, histori- and connections promoting literacy percent Reading Initiative answered, struction each school day. Kinder- a decrease in revenues for FY12 of cally runs in the red.” Last year he in and with the community.” Bren- “about 35 to 45 percent,” of current garten through 12th-grade students $371,709 and an increase in ex- estimated a $140,000 loss. That loss nan shared the news with the Board third-graders are reading at or above requiring intervention will receive penses of roughly the same, includes the cost of the food and ap- and Amarok commented, “Joy defi- grade level based on the MAP extra reading instruction. Berkeley $349,880. proximately five full-time em- nitely deserves that.” scores. says a regular six-hour school day is Decreases in revenue are due to an ployee’s wages to cook and serve it The Nome Board of Education The test is administered three 360 minutes. Currently, he estimates estimated drop in student count in two buildings. To compound the will meet next on March 8, at 5:30 times a school year — once in the that Nome Public School students (ADM – Average Daily Member- cost, Wehde estimates that 67 percent p.m. in the Nome Elementary School fall, winter and spring for grades 2 are receiving an average of 90 min- ship) to 650, rather than this year’s of our students receive free lunches, Library. through 12. Berkeley touts the MAP utes of direct instruction. What is di- 657, less from the city in its required which are subsidized, but the subsidy as “quite the all-in-one” system. He rect instruction? Berkeley describes explains that teachers have access to it as “eyeball to eyeball” instruction. past MAP Assessments, “Whether According to Berkeley, to mandate you want to look at a group, whether 120 minutes of this type of instruc- you want to look at a particular tion for every student per day, group within your class or in a RIT “You’re basically going to take every score range. You can look at what single adult in the building and skills each child would need to work you’re going to pair them with a on in order to start bridging those group of students. You’re just going gaps.” To further understand the to say, ‘You’re not a PE teacher, power of RIT (Rasch Unit), a fourth- you’re a reading teacher. You’re not grader with a RIT score of 203 a librarian, you’re a reading would be approximately in the 40 teacher.’” Therefore, the range of at percentile reading range, a score of least 90 to 120 minutes seemed a rea- 206 for the same student would be sonable commitment for the school Melissa, Kenai approximately the 50 percentile district. Customer Service Agent reading range. The initiative passed a first read- The school district has approxi- ing unanimously with all board mately six years of MAP scores, as members present, except Barb Nick- well as DIBELS (Dynamic Indica- els who was excused. 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Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom NOME-BELTZ BOYS BASKETBALL SENIOR NIGHT – Seniors Jacob Bloodgood, David Stickel, Tim Sullivan, Jeremiah Johnson and Christian Leckband receive congratulations from family and friends before they play their last game as a Nanook for Nome -Beltz High School. Nome Boys Basketball

The Nome boys’ basketball team swept Kotzebue over the weekend in the last home basketball games of the 2010-11 season. Nome Seniors that played in the final home games of their career were David Stickel, Tim Sullivan, Jeremiah Johnson, Jacob Bloodgood, and Christian Leckband. The Nome Pep Band, directed by Ron Horner, also honored senior band members Nivi Brandt, Joel Jorgensen, Donna Strickland, Jeff Rose, and Nicholas Reader. The Nome Boys season record improved to 17-6 with the pair of victories. The Nome Boys also extended their current home court winning streak to 40 games. The Nome boys will next participate in the Western Con- ference Tournament at Hooper Bay on March 2-5. The Western Conference brackets will be released on Monday afternoon. The top two boys and girls teams at the Western Conference Tournament will qualify for the Class 1A2A3A State Tournament. Teams participating at the Western Conference Tournament are Nome, Unalaska, Dillingham, Barrow, Kotzebue, Hooper Bay, and Bethel.

NOME BOYS 91 KOTZEBUE 47 Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom Christian Leckband scored 28 points and Tim Sullivan added 20 to lead the Photo right: Nanooks to a victory on Friday night over the Huskies. ACKNOWLEDGES THE PUBLIC – Seniors Jacob Bloodgood and Christian Leckband bow after a great show of appreciation from the NBHS 22-22-26-21=91 spectators as they leave the floor for the last time. KHS 15-10-12-10=47 Photo top: UP FOR A BASKET – Nome-Beltz Nanook senior Jacob Bloodgood pre- Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom Blandford 14, Johnson 10, Leckband 28, Sullivan 20, Irelan 3, Wehde 4, pares for a basket under the heavy guard of Kotzebue Husky Chad Bloodgood 9, Sullivan 3 Nanouk and Marvin McCall in Saturday night's basketball game.

NOME BOYS 89 KOTZEBUE 40 Tim Sullivan set a school record by making 9 three-point field goals in the final home game of the 2010-11 season. Sullivan’s 29 total points led the Nanooks to a 91-40 victory over the Huskies. Earlier in the day, Tim’s little brother Zach made 8 three point field goals, tying his brother’s old school record of 8 three pointers in a game. . The elder Sullivan, not wanting to share the record with his little brother, went right to work on setting the new record of 9 by making 5 threes in the first quarter alone.

NBHS 24-17-28-20=89 KHS 8-8-17-7 =40

Blandford 19, Johnson 10, Leckband 14, Sullivan 29, Irelan 3, Wehde 11, Bloodgood 3

LADY NANOOKS The Lady Nanooks dropped a pair of games at Kotzebue over the weekend. Individual results are not available.

Kotzebue Lady Huskies 54 Nome 41 Kotzebue Lady Huskies 42 Nome 38

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ESKIMO DANCING — Diomede dancers perform at the Bering Strait Regional Conference on Feb 23. Bering Strait Regional Conference Photos by Peggy Fagerstrom

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Photo left: AGUTUK DEMONSTRATION BY DORCUS BLOOM — With the help of grandchildren Lila and Marjorie Akeya, Dorcus Bloom demon- strates the art of Eskimo Agutuk making during the Bering Strait Regional Conference.

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BEAVER SKIN SEWING — Karen Baxter and Nadejda Soudakova under the direction of Sherri Nayokpuk-Anderson sew beaver skin balls UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution at the Bering Strait Regional conference in Nome. 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET Obituaries Marguerite Georgina Island, Washington and Nome. In agency and tour operation in Alaska. portant and loved. She was quite Mercer Island, WA, and Ral Theresa her younger years, Marguerite Their third child, Charles LeFlore, faithful about remembering family West of Sitka, 11 grandchildren, 11 Lee West helped out with the family gold min- was born in Fairbanks in 1946. In and friends with a birthday card and great-grandchildren and a host of ex- Marguerite Georgina Lee West ing business in Nome, Lee Brothers 1950 they moved to Seattle, where a thoughtful note. A loving and giv- tended family members and friends. died Friday, November 26, 2010 at Dredging Company. She also piloted they lived in the Magnolia neighbor- ing wife, mother, grandmother and She was pre-deceased by her hus- her home. She was 90. a bush plane when she was a hood for over 25 years. They had great-grandmother, Marguerite was band of 62 years, her son, Charles, Marguerite was born December teenager. In 1937 she graduated two more children in Seattle: the soft-spoken but big-hearted ma- and grandson, Joseph Bolger. 23, 1919 in Seattle, Washington to from Nome High School and later Richard Greenwood and Ral triarch of the family. She will be In lieu of flowers the family sug- Richard O. Lee and Karin Johnson that same year she was named the Theresa. At some point they pur- deeply missed. gests remembrances to one of her fa- Lee. She was raised on Bainbridge first Miss Nome. She went on to be chased some of Marguerite’s parents’ Survivors include her loving chil- vorite charities: crowned the first Miss Alaska, 1937. property on Bainbridge Island and in dren, Carra Lee Bolger of Sam- Children’s Hospital Foundation, Marguerite furthered her educa- 1977 realized their dream of build- mamish, WA, Barbara Mae West of continued on page 11 tion at Scripps College in Claremont, ing a home and living on the prop- Seattle, Richard Greenwood West of California. She graduated in 1943, erty, which was Marguerite’s earning a Bachelor of Science in childhood home. Finally, in 2001 Chemistry from Pomona and simul- they made their last move, to Provi- Bering Strait School taneously a Bachelor of Arts in dence Point in Issaquah, WA to be District 2011 Activity French and English Literature from closer to their children and medical Scripps. The previous day, April 25, care. Calendar 1943, Marguerite married Charles Marguerite was a strong and wise March 3 – 5 March 5 March 11 – 12 Buford “Chuck” West. Their first supporter of her husband’s many Great Northwest Bering Sea Conference Invitational Ski Meet child, Carra Lee, was born in Ed- business ventures, including the Conference Boys & Championships 1A (Grades 5 – 12) monton, Alberta, which was their founding of two major Alaska Girls 2A Basketball Basketball Koyuk first home. While Chuck went over- tourism companies, Westours, and Tournament Tournament seas to China to fly for the Flying later Cruise West. She loved travel- Tigers, Marguerite returned to Nome ing the world with Chuck, and made NWABSD TBD to be with her family. The following many friends in far-flung places. year their second child, Barbara Above all, she loved spending time Mae, was born in Nome. After with her family. Marguerite had a Marguerite Georgina Lee WWII they settled in Fairbanks warm and caring spirit, and the spe- West where they started the first travel cial ability to make others feel im-

It’s Iditarod time ... BE SAFE! DON’T BECOME A VICTIM! You are too important to your family, friends and community! If you travel to Nome: Q Buy a round-trip ticket in advance, before you spend all your money, so you can get home. Q Stay with someone you know and trust. Before you head to Nome, make sure someone has space to house you. Q Leave kids with a responsible person in the village. Don’t bring them to Nome if you are going to be drinking, and don’t leave them alone at home unattended. Q Give friends or family the phone numbers where you can be reached, and check in back home frequently. Across Down Q Do not carry or show anyone large sums of cash. 1. Technical name for the back (pl.) 1. Trousers Q Do not be out alone. There is safety in numbers. 6. A secret scheme or plot 2. ___ podrida 11. Adage 3. Cambodian currency Q Drink responsibly. If you are becoming intoxicated, please, 14. Roswell crash victim, 4. School month (abbrev., pl.) don’t take another drink. supposedly 5. Pronghorn 15. Invitation heading 6. Cirque 16. Amateur video subject, 7. "Bingo!" IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO CALL maybe 8. Elaine ___ ("Seinfeld" role) Police/emergency medical from Nome ...... 911 17. Impulse to steal 9. "Mi chiamano Mimi," e.g. 19. Bathtub liquid? 10. Absorbed, in a way Non-emergency ...... 443-5262 20. Put (away) 11. Tree whose sap is made Police/emergency medical from villages ...... 1-800-443-2835 21. Designate into syrup Women’s shelter in Nome ...... 443-5444 23. Slow-moving, tree-dwelling 12. All excited mammal (pl.) 13. Student who studies Depression/suicidal thoughts: 26. Holes in the head obsessively (pl.) NSHC Behavioral Health ...... 443-3344 27. Affairs 18. Aroma AK Careline (anonymous) ...... 1-877-266-4357 30. Sundae topper, perhaps 22. Frenzied woman 31. Any thing 24. Choppers, so to speak National Suicide Prevention Line (anonymous) 1-800-273-8255 32. Open, as a bottle 25. Coal carrier Child protection/emergency: Office of Children’s Services 34. Cut, maybe 27. A cloud of fine, dry particles 36. Alliance acronym 28. ___ probandi From Nome: ...... 443-5247 39. Overindulgence in food 29. Climbing hurriedly From villages: ...... 1-800-440-5247 41. Taking the form of a 31. "___ alive!" chevron 33. Yellow 43. Boris Godunov, for one 35. Key material This message provided by the Regional Wellness Forum 44. "Beat it!" 37. Abound 46. Hung around 38. "What are the ___?" 47. "Yes, ___" 40. An end to sex? 49. Bluenose 42. Highly cultured or 51. Dash lengths intellectual 52. Circuit 45. Harvest goddess 54. Hitchcock classic 48. Is repentant 56. Country whose capital is 50. A U. N. agency concerned Kishinev with flight (acronym) 58. Overseas 52. Small, sealed glass vial 62. Hawaiian dish 53. Bond player March 3 - 9, 2011 63. Seedless citrus fruit with 54. Machine used to cover a Praise comes from Promises, promises, A chance meeting Flights of fancy take depression at apex road with asphalt an unlikely source Aries. You’ve broken with a mentor gets hold, Libra, and you’re for a job well done. one too many lately. the momentum going. off on a little road trip. 66. Ashes holder 55. Spinachlike plant Enjoy the accolades, Time to make amends. Push hard, push fast, A creative endeavor 67. Mournful poem 57. Caesar's farewell Capricorn. A family An elderly relative and you will pass the turns out far better argument is revisited receives the surprise test with flying colors, than expected. Make 68. In base 8 59. "I'm ___ you!" and settled once and of a lifetime. Cancer. notes for next time. 69. Chair part 60. Biology lab supply December 22– for all. March 21– June 22– September 23– January 19 April 19 July 22 October 22 70. Conductor Koussevitzky 61. Farmer's place, in song 71. A form that coils or spirals 64. ___ roll

Up for an adventure, You receive glowing Little notice is given A business deal flops, 65. Alkaline liquid Aquarius? A friend reviews. Celebrate for an event. Go Scorpio, but you’re Last weekʼs answers invites you along on with a night on the anyway, Leo, and not to blame. A turn their great escape. town, Taurus. The you’ll have a ball. A of events at home puts Don’t be fooled by the competition begins traipse down memory everyone in sync and itinerary. You’ll have for a beloved lane paves the way to makes for a blissful Open: more fun than you heirloom. Join in a genealogy project. weekend. 6 a.m. January 20– think. April 20– only if you dare. July 23– October 23– February 18 May 20 August 22 November 21 to 2 a.m. DAILY Your can-do attitude You missed the boat Rumors begin to fly Family gather comes in handy this on this one, Gemini, at work. Don’t get together for a special week when your team but not to worry. A caught up in the fury, occasion, and all of is handed an unwieldy better opportunity is Virgo. Very few of the experimenting project. Take the lead coming, and you will them are true. A home you’ve been doing in Now serving soft and show them how seize it tight and make improvement project the kitchen pays off. it’s done, Pisces. out like a bandit. wraps up beautifully. Kudos, Sagittarius! February 19– May 21– August 23– November 22– March 20 June 21 September 22 December 21 serve ice cream! FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 11 Subsistence advisory council opts for 30,000 chum bycatch limit in Saying it Sincerely Bering Sea /Aleutian Islands pollock fisheries By Laurie McNicholas catches in the fishery are dead when throughout the Bering Strait region By Fr. Ross Tozzi, St Joseph Parish The Seward Peninsula Subsis- they are brought on board and are attended the Bering Sea Issues for the Nome Ministerial Association tence Advisory Council has recom- then returned to the sea. Chum Forum during the Kawerak regional mended limiting chum salmon salmon bycatch in the fishery conference. Smith urged them to ask All That Is Good bycatch in the Bering Sea Aleutian reached extremely high levels in the their communities and tribes to ad- Islandsd pollock fisheries to 30,000 past decade, peaking at 700,000 fish vocate for a 30,000 fish annual limit Don’t you hate being told what to do? It doesn’t matter the age. A two- fish a year, reported Tim Smith and in 2005. Bycatch numbers have de- on chum salmon bycatch in the pol- year-old doesn’t want to stop playing. A 10-year-old doesn’t want to clean up Louis Greene, Jr. at the Bering Sea clined in recent years, dropping to lock fishery. The Nome area has not his room. A teenager doesn’t want a curfew. An adult doesn’t want restrictions Issues Forum held Feb. 23 in Nome. 13,000 chum salmon in 2010. had a commercial chum fishery since on how much alcohol they can consume. And a husband often times doesn’t Smith and Greene are members of Bibb said the NPFMC is consider- 1989 and has experienced the only want to listen to the loving advice of his wife. Doing what someone else tells the Seward Peninsula council, one of ing two chum bycatch management tier two (extremely limited) chum us to do just goes against our grain. We ceratinly don’t want anyone placing 10 regional advisory councils of the alternatives—either a hard cap limit- salmon subsistence fishery in the restrictions on us and telling us what we should or shouldn’t do. Instead, we’d Federal Subsistence Board chaired ing bycatch to 50,000 to 353,000 fish state, he added. rather determine for ourselves what is best for us. There is a problem with his by Tim Towarak, former president of per year or triggered closures of fish- Robert Keith of Elim said pollock line of reasoning. It is the sin of pride. Bering Straits Native Corp. ing areas where the worst chum by- fishers who are vigilant in avoiding False pride tells us freedom is doing whatever I feel like doing. False pride Sally Bibb, Community Develop- catch occurs. The council will select salmon bycatch should be rewarded tells us, no limits, no restrictions, no commandments, no rules. False pride ment Quota Coordinator for the Na- a preferred preliminary alternative and those who are callous should be tells us, what’s true for you may not be true for me. And of course the biggest tional Marine Fisheries Service, for a chum salmon bycatch manage- eliminated from the fishery. Bibb lie is that our false pride tells us there is no such thing as sin. However, if we described a management plan the ment plan at a meeting in Nome to said the NPFMC requires publication reflect carefully, we should see pain and suffering all around us caused by North Pacific Fishery Management begin on June 6. of bycatch on a vessel by vessel doing our own thing without regard for others. Council is developing to reduce Bibb said chum salmon taken as basis. She said the council’s man- We exercise true freedom in doing God’s will. But how do we know what chum bycatch in the Bering Sea pol- bycatch in the Bering Sea pollock agement plan for Chinook (king) God’s will is? It simply wouldn’t make sense for God to hold us accountable lock fishery. She served as a forum fishery are primarily of Asian origin. salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea to his will if we didn’t have a sure way of knowing what it is. The Ten Com- panelist in place of NPFMS staff The proportion of chum bycatch of pollock fishery that took effect this mandments were not solely laws revealed to Moses at Sinai. God also writes members who were unable to attend. Alaskan origin ranges from 28 per- year includes bycatch limits that en- the truth of the commandments in our hearts and minds. And just as Jesus Salmon are a prohibited species in cent in June and July to 13 percent in courage salmon avoidance. gave us the Sermon on the Mount, the Holy Spirit passes wisdom on through the pollock fishery. Bibb said most August to October, she added. churches and through cultures. History teaches us that churches and cultures of the salmon taken as incidental Residents of communities are not perfect, but history also has a way of sifting the wheat from the chaff. No man is so free as he who is able to renounce his own will and follow the will of God. • More Obituaries While on a recent trip to Kotzebue, I was invited to participate in a work- continued from page 10 He also completed training in the Jr., first Walter Outwater, Jr., and shop on Inupiaq language revitalization. I couldn’t help but contrast the Beat- building and construction fields. His Mammie Savok. titudes with the wisdom, the living history, that was shared throughout the 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, last construction job was the build- Richard was buried at the Fort week. There was an honest pride in all that is good in the culture. WA 98105 or Scripps College, 1030 ing of the Alaska Native Medical Richardson National Cemetery. Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA. Center. Blessed are the ancestors who passed on a way of life from one genera- At her request, a private family He enjoyed fishing, snagging, tion to the next, gathering was held. and more fishing. While living in for they have taught us who we are and how to live. Anchorage, he found hunting Blessed are the elders, grounds in many inconspicuous for they are living libraries full of knowledge and wisdom, Richard D. areas, like behind Wal-Mart with a Blessed are the young and pure of heart, Outwater slingshot. He was an urban hunter. for they are eager to learn. Needless to say he shared his catch Blessed are the hunters and harvesters, Richard D. Outwater, 61, died with many friends and family. Each for they make good use of the land they have inherited. Feb. 7 at his home in Anchorage day he enjoyed long walks, cooking Blessed are the sewers and craftsmen, after an extended illness. Although and crossword puzzles. His family for inner peace comes from making something from scratch. Richard lived in Anchorage, he said: “Although he was not a brag- Blessed are they who forgive and seek unity, called the whole Seward Peninsula ger, he held his head very high. If for they teach us to live in peace. his home. you were his friend, you were his Blessed are the singers and dancers, Richard was born July 27, 1949, friend for life.” for they give glory to God by their art. in Deering to the late Walter E. and The Lord chose to end his suffer- Blessed are you when you struggle to use your Native tongue Ruth K. Outwater. ing and now he is reunited with his for your fears and anxieties will subside as you grow in ability. He attended Covenant High loved ones in heaven, whom he Blessed are you when the language God has given you is shared with School, where he was active in missed dearly. others, sports and student council. Upon re- He is survived by his wife, San- for you will teach a way of life that offers hope for the future. ceiving his diploma from Nome dra Outwater; siblings, Theresa Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” High School, Richard served in the Pierce, Loretta and Skip Cox, Clara U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Ben- and Tom Varieur, Peggy and Tim Truth and beauty and wisdom are passed from one generation to the next nington during the Vietnam War. He Turner, Martha and Rahn Parker; when we set our false pride to the side and humbly listen to those who seek was a Vietnam War Veteran. and many nieces, nephews, and their to guide us to what is enduring and eternal. Richard was trained extensively families. In addition to his parents, as a firefighter for the Anchorage Richard was preceded in death by Richard D. Outwater Fire Department and The U.S. Navy. Evelyn McNeven, Walter Outwater, Church Services Directory Bible Baptist Church Service Schedule, 443-2144 It’s Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship Hour 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West Third, 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Small Group Bible Study 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Hoop 2nd Ave. West, 443-2865 Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thrift Shop — Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Nome Covenant Church 101 Bering St. 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Time. Wednesday Youth Group 7 p.m. (call 443-7218 for location) Friday Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on’t miss a minute as Nome Nanook Nome Presbyterian Church 405 E. 5th Ave, 443-5450 D basketball comes your way on Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday Praising & Bible Study 7 p.m. KICY AM-850. Brought to you by Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th & Bering, 443-5295 The A/C Value Center, Boynton Office Systems, Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Lewis & Thomas Attorneys at Law, Bering Air, Nome Outfitters, River of Life Assembly of God, 443-5333 Sunday School 10 a.m. Wells Fargo, Nome Joint Utility System, Mo’ Mud, Mo’ Paint, Mo’ Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. Better, and Outsiders Hardware. Don’t get too far away from a St. Joseph Catholic Church, 443-5527 radio this season! Corner of Steadman & King Place Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist (Icy View), 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd & Division, 443-2805 Sunday Prayer Meeting 9:30 a.m. AM-850 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. & Worship Service 11 a.m. 12 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday•(907) 443-5235•Fax (907)443-5112 e-mail [email protected]

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Norton Sound Economic Development Cor- Northern NSSP Assistant Manager (Nome) will mit their application and resume to: NSEDC, 420 poration (NSEDC) is currently recruiting for assist the Northern NSSP Operations Manager in L Street, Suite 310, Anchorage, AK 99501 or the following positions: all capacities of Northern NSSP Operations for Fax: (907) 274-2249. crab, halibut, cod and other fisheries products, in- 1/20 tfn MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” Payroll Technician (Anchorage) is responsible cluding but not limited to: marketing, inventory, re- for preparation and disbursement of NSEDC & porting, production, tender operations, packaging NOW taking applications for one-bedroom NSSP semi-monthly payroll. Reconciles em- & shipping; quality control, plant upkeep and main- KAWERAK, INC. unfurnished apartments, heat included ployee advance transactions and related GL ac- tenance; supervision of crew and continued im- KAWERAK is currently recruiting for the following po- count. Responsible for preparation of quarterly provement of Northern NSSP operations. sitions: “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” and annual payroll analysis reports, and ERISA re- 〈 Accountant II •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided ports. Provide assistance with preparation of in- All positions are Open Until Filled. 〈 Beringia Museum Culture & Science Project Direc- vestment, state and federal reports as directed. tor •Rent based on income for eligible households Prepare 941 and unemployment reports quarterly, NSEDC offers a competitive salary and excellent 〈 Child Advocacy Center Director •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development worker compensation, employee personal leave benefits package. Please see our website to view For a complete list of vacancies go to www.kaw- accrual reports, W-2ʼs and 401K reports annually. the full job description and to download the appli- erak.org or stop by the Kawerak Human Resources 515 Steadman Street, Nome Assists the Accounting and Finance group in all cation at www.nsedc.com, or contact NSEDC at Dept at 504 Seppala Drive. areas of accounting and financial matters. (800) 650-2248. Qualified individuals should sub- 2/24; 3/3 EQUAL Nome Community Center OPPORTUNITY JOB DESCRIPTION: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMPLOYER NATURE OF WORK: The Executive Director is a full-time, exempt po- (907) 443-5220 sition providing administrative and business lead- PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 ership for the Nome Community Center, Inc. The Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 Job Vacancy Notice position of Executive Director requires sensitivity and the ability to work within a framework of State, Federal and church funding sources and over- Sitnasuak Native Corporation is recruiting for office personnel in sight, as well as the personal ability to relate to Nome Sweet Homes the Nome Corporate office! the needs of a diverse culture and to a variety of community social programs serving the residents Melissa Ford - Broker Job Title: President of the Bering Strait Region. QUALIFICATIONS:  Location:Position is based in Nome, Alaska A Bachelors Degree is strongly preferred but the      Duties: Serves as Principal Executive Officer for Sitnasuak Native agency will consider the substitution of work ex- perience in a related field on a year-for-year basis.    Corporation and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of The successful applicant will be required to Sitnasuak Native Corporation and subsidiary companies, located in Nome, demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired     Alaska. Shall oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, directives, through work experience in agency and social program management and administration, grant  !" # $!# % & by-laws, strategic plans for Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Maintains regular writing, grant management and staff supervision. contact and communications with the Chairman and the CEO. In cooperation An Alaska drivers license is also required, or the '(!)* )# + ability to obtain one. The successful candidate with the Chairman and the CEO, represent the Board in relations with will be required to pass a criminal background  ,*- )./ +& shareholders, communicating with shareholders regarding shareholder check. +  !0! / + COMPENSATION:    concerns and corporate shareholder policies, benefits and activities. While  directly responsible to the board for the business of the corporation, the Annual salary of $60,000 or more, depending on   / ++ Established in 1977 experience. Salary adjustments can be negoti- 1 President delegates much of the responsibility for the day-to-day functioning ated with regard to housing. Benefit package may +&(  /  Nome’s Only Fresh Flowers of the administration, shareholders and land departments in the include medical insurance; Social Security and Gourmet Coffee Section pension contributions; paid holidays; annual and  implementation of their responsibilities. Oversee the selection and sick leave. Gold, Ivory, Local & Russian Craft disposition of culturally-designated SNC lands under Section 14(c) of the For a complete position description, please      3bd/2ba Owners Apartment contact the Nome Community Center at 907- Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, home site and allotment programs. 443-5259 or at [email protected].     Open Until Filled Minimum Qualifications: SNC shareholder/descendant/spouse of • For application, please contact Nome Commu- shareholder. Bachelors Degree (B.A.) preferred. Two year Associateʼs Degree nity Center at 907-443-5259 or obtain from the Nome Job Center Melissa 443-7368 (A. A.) in Business Management or related field preferred. Five (5) years • For questions, please contact Nancy Menden- experience required in a senior or executive level management role. Effective hall at 907-443-5259 Patricia 387-4963 people manager with innate ability to lead and develop direct reports. Working The Nome Community Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer knowledge and track record of leading and managing the contract acquisition 2/24-3/3 process through previous experience. Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, self motivation and able to work without direct oversight or supervision. Seawall

2/21 2/23. Closing date: March 4, 2011 Hannah Takak, 76, was arrested and remanded Patricia Sagoonick, 53, arrested and remanded to Salary: DOE to Anvil Mountain Correctional Center for Criminal AMCC for Violating Conditions of Release. Trespass 2°. Elliot Olanna, 35, was arrested and remanded to SNC offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and retirement 2/22 AMCC for Violating a Protective Order. Tabitha Patino, 33, was arrested and remanded Preston Dixon, 26, was arrested and remanded to to AMCC for Assault 4°, Domestic Violence. AMCC for Assault 4°, DV. To apply: Provide the following to HR Manager: 1.) completed SNC 2/24 Employment application, 2.) Letter of interest with detailed resume, and John Saclamana, 29, was arrested and remanded 3.) Three (3) letters of recommendation. to AMCC for Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 6° and Violating Conditions of Proba- Field Specialist - Rural Alaska tion. Contact: Cynthia Olanna, Human Resources Manager at 387-1228 or Fredrick Ozenna, 33, was arrested and remanded email: [email protected] with questions. to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Probation. Under general supervision, leads a crew weatherizing A Stebbins juvenile received a citation for Minor Sitnasuak Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Consuming Alcohol. houses. Documents all materials and labor. Provides on 2/26 conducts shareholder and descendant preference hiring under P.L. 93-638. the job training. Maintains a safe work environment. Alvin Amaktoolik, 24, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Probation. Cory Wells, 31, was arrested and remanded to Req: HS diploma/GED. 4yrs carpentry experience, AMCC for Driving Under the Influence. Bertha Iya, 35, was arrested and remanded to minimum 1yr as foreman/supervisor. Maintain effective AMCC for Criminal Trespass 2° and Drunk on Li- working relationships with superiors, co-workers and censed Premise. 2/28 general public. Spend 1- 2 months at a time in rural Peter Ahkvaluk, 70, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Violating Conditions Orders and Con- village. Salary $23.53 + DOE 40hrs/wk. Seasonal. ditions of Release. During this period we have five persons taken to Application and complete job description available at the hospital/AMCC for Title 47 Hold. www.ruralcap.com or 731 E 8th AVE, Anchorage. To be Job Title:Staff Accountant considered for interview, interested applicants must Location: Position is based in Nome, Alaska submit a completed RurAL CAP application form, cover Company: Sitnasuak Native Corporation Schedule: Monday-Friday -8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. letter & resume by 5pm March 7, 2011. EOE Pay Schedule: $32.00/hour 3/3 Duties: This position will support the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance/Accounting Department. Reconcile all bank NovaGold and investment account statements monthly for SNC and Nome-based Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is subsidiaries. Reconcile subsidiary ledgers for accounts receivable and committed to providing quality health services seeks buyer accounts payable monthly for SNC and Nome-based subsidiaries. and promoting wellness within our people and Reconcile intercompany accounts on a monthly basis. Assist controller in environment. for Rock monthly closing process and preparation of monthly financial statements. Review GL coding of invoicing to determine reasonableness and accuracy. NSHC is currently recruiting for the following positions: Creek mine Coordinate with accounts receivable clerk in posting adjustments to customer accounts. Prepare and post monthly journal entries for SNC and NovaGold Resources Inc., the Nome-based subsidiaries. Prepare monthly city sales tax reports for SNC • Analyst/Coder • Tribal Healer owner of Alaska Gold Company and • Clinical Associate • Certified Nursing Assistant and Nome-based subsidiaries. Assist controller with annual audit the idle Rock Creek mine, last week • Eye Care Assistant • Licensed Practical Nurse issued an update on the company’s preparation and year-end closing of books. Assist controller with various • Administrative Assistant • Community Health Aides projects and other duties as assigned. project developments and finance - Hospital Project (village based and Nome based) statements. • Patient Accounts Representative • Village Based Counselor-Elim Qualifications: Four year degree in accounting, or year for year In the released document the com- experience in accounting. Working knowledge of personal computers pany states that they are currently so- and experience with accounting software. Experience with Great Plains For a complete list of our vacancies and more information, please liciting offers to sell the Rock Creek Dynamics software helpful. Must be highly skilled in Excel go to www.nortonsoundhealth.org or visit the NSHC Human project. The NovaGold board of di- spreadsheets. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Resources Department. rectors will make a decision regard- Professional and neat appearance. Norton Sound Health Corporation ing the future of Rock Creek and this decision may be the sale of Rock Closing date: March 9, 2011 NSHC Human Resources Department 306 W 5th Ave Creek or its permanent closure. To apply: Obtain an employment application from the Human Resources Nome, AK 99762 While NovaGold has settled a office at Sitnasuak Native Corporation. Upstairs of the Bonanza Express Store. 907-443-4530 class-action lawsuit for $28 million, the company is being sued over the Contact: Cynthia Olanna, Human Resources Manager at 387-1228 or NSHC offers competitive wages and benefits. NSHC will apply deaths of two ironworkers who were email: [email protected] with questions. Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, Veteran killed at the Rock Creek mine due to Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree a faultily set-up man lift. Sitnasuak Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prescribed under federal and state laws, all applicants are subject to a conducts shareholder and descendant preference hiring under P.L. 93-638. pre-employment background check and drug screen. 3/3 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 13 All Around the Sound NewArrivals May and Larry Iyatunguk of Nome has a grade point average of 4.0. He to receive the honor for 2010. Bar- for the last four years. His first-hand Pauline Apassingok and Jan Camp- announce the birth of their daughter is a Nome-Beltz graduate and the son bara Murray has been named Bob experience with roadblocks to his bell of Gambell announce the birth Chloe May Iyatunguk, born Janu- of Randy and Terry Romenesko of Rader “Detention Services Worker” own education helps him empathize of their daughter Grace Natalie ary 20 at 4:16 a.m. at the Alaska Na- Nome. of the Year. She is one of 24 workers and challenge students with similar “Qenleghwaaq” Campbell, born tive Medical Center in Anchorage. Awards nationwide to receive the honor for struggles. He is the son of Lynette January 18 at 11:14 p.m. at the She weighed 9 pounds, 12.2 ounces Angela Marble has been named 2010. and Ric Schmidt of Nome. Alaska Native Medical Center in An- and was 21” in length. Her sibling is Bob Rader “Line Staff Worker” of Spirit of Youth The Spirit of Youth Awards high- chorage. She weighed 7 pounds, 6.9 Serry Iyatunguk. the Year. The selection was an- Sam Schmidt is a winner of the light dedicated young people and un- ounces, and was 20” in length. Sib- Honors nounced at the 16th National Sym- 2011 Spirit of Youth Awards. Nome sung heroes from around Alaska. lings are: Lilly, 9, Carrina, 6, Hope, Taylor Romenesko has been posium on Juvenile Services held in Public Schools’ budget is tight and 4, and Jarvis, 2. named to the Chancellor’s List at the San Antonia, Texas in Oct. 2010. Sam Schmidt has helped fill the void University of Alaska Anchorage. He She is one of 26 workers nationwide by volunteering as a teachers’ aide • More Ulu News

continued from page 2 I was pleased to hear that YRDFA will be creating new ways Mayor Edward Itta. The Mayor of the North Slope Borough to have elders and youth participate in their organization. An has served as a very important role as the leader of this interna- River and tributaries. The North Pacific Fishery Management Elders Council will be created to aid in providing direction in tionally known entity. Council is currently working to reduce bycatch of chum and pro- management of salmon fisheries during times of low returns and Mayor Edward Itta has performed service with impressive vide for further escapement. conservation needs. Also allowing youth involvement will give distinction during his tenure as mayor. No one can speak with Another issue, which was discussed at the meeting, was the more opportunities to empower our youth in assisting our com- more passion and commitment than Mayor Itta. During the customary trade policy. This regulates subsistence fish that can munities’ goals towards responsible stewardship of our natural Coastal Zone Management hearings, his heartfelt testimonies be sold for profit by Alaska Natives. This issue continues to be resources. were very moving, even to those who may not have agreed with controversial considering it provides for fish and some income I’d also like to mention that I have requested and have been him. We will miss his commitment, involvement and leader- for our families, yet some feel that it continues to be abused by approved to chair the Fish & Game Subcommittee and will be ship, which has been so important during my time serving as others. I hope the YRDFA and other fisheries organizations can overseeing the F&G budget. Considering that the YRDFA or- the Senator that represents the North Slope people. work together to seek a resolution to this debatable issue. ganization has relied on federal earmarks in the past to main- I understand and share the concern of the fishermen of the tain their organization and the earmark ban will negatively Energy Council in Washington, D.C. Yukon River. Whether it is subsistence or commercial fishing, impact their influence, I am definitely considering the impor- I will be joining several legislators next week attending the this resource is vital to our Native cultures. The salmon are a tance and prolongation of the association through some state Energy Council conference in Washington, D.C. I will be meet- major component of all rural lifestyles. I’m glad to hear that funding. ing with our U.S. Senators, Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich the several communities that depend on fishing understand that and Congressman Don Young. I will also be meeting with the they share the Yukon River and are willing to cooperate to sus- KIVGIQ Festival Honors Mayor Edward Itta members of the National Ocean Service, the Office of the Ocean tain this valuable resource. I commend them on developing a I was able to make it to Barrow earlier this month to attend the and Coastal Resource Management, the National Oceanic and conservation plan in hopes to allow repopulation of the Chinook annual Kivgiq festival. I’d like to mention that during this Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of the Inte- salmon along the river. year’s celebration, a good portion was set aside to pay tribute to rior regarding the Alaska Coastal Management Plan. Legals

ices Alaska Tanker Operations Oil Pollution Emer- referenced Plan if the Department deter- accommodation in order to participate in this pub- described in 18 AAC 75.455(d) & (e), if the De- OWNER FINANCE AVAILABLE — Land for sale gency Plan and the Alaska Chadux Corporation mines this is necessary based upon pub- lic process, please contact Deborah Pock at (907) partment requests additional information from the by sealed bid: Marilyn Oyoumick, owner, Native (ACC) Technical Manual. lic comments received. 269-0291 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770- applicant regarding this amendment application, Allotment F17506, 119.20 acres on the Unalakleet Potential Results: The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental 8973/TTY or dial 711 within 30 days of publication the public comment deadline will be extended. River, Alaska, USS 5306, Lot4. Accessible by boat A potential risk exists of oil spills entering the Conservation complies with Title II of the Ameri- of this notice to ensure that any necessary ac- 3/3 and snow machine. Opening bid of $120,000.00, lands or waters of the State as a result of this op- cans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a per- commodations can be provided. cash or terms. Deferred payment plan is available; eration. son with a disability who may need a special * This is the initial review comment deadline. As please ask Kawerak LMS for details. TITLE TO Location of Activity: LAND SOLD AS A RESULT OF THIS ADVER- Western Alaska, Aleutian, Northwest Arctic, and TISEMENT WILL BE CONVEYED IN A FEE SIM- Kodiak Regions of Alaska Oldest subarctic PLE STATUS BY APPROVED DEED. TERMS The review schedule for this Plan will begin soon AVAILABLE ARE CASH OR DEFERRRED PAY- after publication of this public notice. Please check North American MENT AS SPECIFIED. the Department website for the official comment Sealed bid opening on March 17, 2011 at 3:00PM. schedule at* http:// www.dec.state.ak.us/public_no- human remains Contact Kawerak, Inc., Land Management Serv- tices.htm. ices, P.O. Box 948, Nome, AK 99762 Any person wishing to submit a request for ad- found AWARD WILL BE MADE TO THE HIGHEST BID- ditional information (RFAI) or provide comments Want to DER WHO MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE MINI- regarding the amendment application may do MUM ACCEPTABLE BID, SUBJECT TO so in writing to the Alaska Department of Envi- A newly excavated archaeological APPROVAL BY THE OWNER. Instructions and ronmental Conservation, 555 Cordova Street, Contribute? further info are available at the above office or by Anchorage, Alaska 99501. Requests for addi- site in Alaska contained the cre- phone, toll free within Alaska 1-800-443-4316, di- tional information and comments may also be mated remains of one of the earliest rect (907) 443-4326. Terms of sale specified faxed to the Department at (907) 2698403 or inhabitants of North America. Uni- thereon. emailed to [email protected] or Saman- versity of Alaska Fairbanks archae- Nome Make your [email protected]. Animal It is the responsibility of the commenter to ologist Ben Potter and four Shelter 1/13-20-27; 2/3-10-17-24; 3/3-10-17 verify facsimile and email submissions are colleagues made the discovery of NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES received by the applicable deadline. donations SPACE FOR UAF-AFES Copies of the amended application are available skeletal remains that appear to be of NOME HOUSING EXTENSION for review at the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation An- an approximately three-year-old today! The University of Alaska currently leases a four- chorage office located at 555 child, found in an ancient fire pit bedroom, two-bathroom, residence with a Cordova Street (call (907) 269-3094 to schedule within an equally ancient dwelling at washer/dryer and garage for housing space in an appointment). Nome, Alaska. This lease is due to expire on The Department will announce and hold public the Upward Sun River site, near the Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of dog/cat food when you June 30, 2011. The Lessor has expressed a will- hearing(s) on the above Tanana River. Radiocarbon dating of ingness to renegotiate a lease extension for a one adopt a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other do- (1) year period with one (1) additional one-year re- wood at the site indicates the crema- newal option. The University feels that the facility tion took place roughly 11,500 years nations are always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! offers unique advantages for the operation of its research programs, thus best meeting the needs ago, when the Bering Land Bridge of the Nome community. Owners of other facili- may still have connected Alaska and ties, or interested parties, who have space of a Trooper Beat Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet • 443.5212 or 443.5262 comparable size and quality that they are willing to Asia. Initial observations of the teeth provide to the University under the same terms by UAF bio-archaeologist Joel Irish and conditions, including an occupancy date of On February 25, at about 1:45 p.m., Rodney confirmed that the child is biologi- July 1, 2011, please submit a written offer to: Uni- Kugzruk, 65, of Teller, was found deceased in his versity of Alaska Fairbanks, Facilities Services, At- residence. Troopers responded and the investi- cally affiliated with Native Ameri- tention: Real Estate Management, PO Box gation is on-going. The State Medical Examiner cans and Northeast Asians. The Arctic ICANS — 757380, Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7380 or via fac- was notified and they requested Mr. Kugzrukʼs re- apparent age of the remains from the simile to 907-474-2661 by the close of business mains be flown to Anchorage for examination. A nonprofit cancer on March 22, 2011. Such offers, if deemed suit- Next of kin was notified. site, researchers said, would cer- able, may be considered for acceptance by the tainly make them the oldest human University, or it may be determined that a com- On February 26, at 10:45 a.m., AST received a petitive process is necessary, in which case all in- survivor support group. report of a disturbance in Gambell. A 14-year-old remains found in northern North 1-800-478-9355 terested parties may be given the opportunity to juvenile was subsequently charged with Assault America as well as the second- participate. If the University does not receive any 4. The juvenile was released to a parent. such offers by the close of business on March 22, youngest Ice Age child on the conti- 2011, it will presume that no other comparable space is available and may enter in to direct ne- nent. gotiations for space from the current Lessor. If you Arctic ICANS next meeting have any questions please contact Diana Martin at 907-474-6962 or [email protected]. The Nome Cancer support group will meet at the XYZ Center on 3/3-10-17 A big THANK YOU to everyone who

CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE helped with, donated to, and attended Thursday, March 3 • 7:30 p.m. O-11-02-02 An Ordinance Amending Section the fundraiser for Nome boys, Clifford 2.15.070(a)(1)(A) of the Nome Code of Ordi- nances Changing the Regular City Council Meetings to 5:30 p.m. on the Second and Johnson and Stacey Green, Iron Dog Fourth Wednesdays of the Month. General Meeting This ordinance had first reading at the regular meeting of the Nome City Council on February 28, Team #23. Your generosity and support 2011 at 7:30 PM and were passed to second For more information call 443-5726. reading, public hearing and final passage at a reg- ular meeting of the Council scheduled for March were greatly appreciated. Thank you 14, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers of City Hall located at 102 Division Street. Copies of the ordinances are available in the office of the too, for the awesome welcome home! City Clerk. 3/3-10 Shishmaref Native Corporation

PUBLIC NOTICE The SNC Annual Meeting of Shareholders will STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CON- be held March 26, 2011 for the purpose of SERVATION DONATION FOR PAUL THOMPSON An application for an amendment of an oil dis- electing three (3) Board of Directors and for charge prevention and contingency plan, under Alaska Statute 46.04.03 and in accordance with transacting any other business that may come 18 AAC 75, has been received by the Depart- Paul's home was completely ment of Environmental Conservation. before the meeting. The meeting will be held at Applicant: Crowley Marine Services, Inc. 1 102 SW Massa- destroyed by fire. the Shishmaref Community Hall. chusetts Street Seattle, WA 98134 Proposed Activity: Transportation of petroleum products through wa- An account as been set up at Wells Fargo Registration will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ters of the State of Alaska using tank ships with a cargo capacity of up to 364,964 barrels. “Donation Account for Paul Thompson” An oil discharge prevention and contingency plan There will be a potluck held during canvassing, is required that will commit adequate resources to plan for containment, control and cleanup of the everyone is encouraged to bring your favorite product equal to the discharge response planning Thank you! standard volumes for these vessels. The review dish to share. document consists of the Crowley Marine Serv- 3/3-10-17 14 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011 THE NOME NUGGET Egil Ellis of Willow wins Fur Rondy sled dog race Speed musher Egil Ellis of Willow fifth victory in a row. Streeper was notched his fifth victory of the Fur disqualified from the race after he Rondy World Championship sled showed unsportsmanlike conduct on dog race, held last weekend in An- the trail. While passing fellow com- chorage. Arleigh Reynolds of Salcha petitor Luke Sampson of Kotzebue, came in second place, followed by Streeper shoved Sampson and yelled Ken Chezik of Michigan. Nomeites a profanity at him for allegedly not Aaron Burmeister and Nils Hahn paying attention. also participated in the speed race, Janet Clarke, the race marshal, held over three days and covering 25 said that this kind of conduct is not miles of challenging urban trails. acceptable and according to race Burmeister raced a dog team from rules bears the punishment of dis- the Canadian Streeper Kennel, fin- qualification. Streeper issued a state- ished in fifth place and received the ment saying that he felt that the race rookie of the year award. Hahn fin- marshal overreacted by disqualifying ished in 17th place, racing dogs from him, but he also apologized in the his Arctic Sky Kennel. Absent from statement to race fans and Luke the finisher’s circle was Blayne Sampson. RONDY RACERS—Former Nomeites Nils Hahn (left) and Aaron Burmeister are pictured at the Fur Rondy Streeper, who was poised to take his sled dog sprint races Court

Week ending 2/25 Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; pay to Collections Unit, AGs Anchorage; Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Civil Probation until 2/22/12; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Assessment: Contact other: NSBHS within 30 days of release; Complete screen- Bank of America (USA) NA vs. Cryderman, Kim I.; Foreign Judgment - District Court Shall commit no violations of law. ing, evaluation and recommended program; You are responsible for costs; File Seetot, Johnee vs. Hannon, Harland et al; Personal Injury Other - Superior Court State of Alaska v. Dwight Amaktoolik. (6/12/87); Misconduct Involving Controlled Sub- proof by 8/31/11 that you received an assessment and file proof by 8/31/11 that Olanna, Maranda vs. Olanna, Elliot; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children stance 6°; Date of offense: 11/11/10; Partial Plea Agreement; Any appearance of you followed all assessment recommendations; Obey Driverʼs License Directives: Katchatag, Ayyusue vs. Dixon, Preston; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children performance bond is exonerated; Suspended Imposition of Sentence; Imposition Driverʼs license is revoked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ig- West, Jerome vs. State of Alaska, Department of Administration; DMV Appeal of sentence is suspended; Defendant placed on probation subject to terms, orders nition Interlock Device: After you regain the privilege to drive or obtain a limited li- Small Claims and conditions listed below; Forfeit marijuana; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 cense, you must use an ignition interlock device (IID) as directed in the IID Cornerstone Credit Services vs. Mikulski, Catherine H.; SC More Than $2500: 1 Deft. suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Information Sheet (CR-483) for 6 months; Costs of IID will be deducted from fine Cert Mail Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within if you file proof of payment before fine due date; Probation for 2 years (date of Criminal 10 days; Probation until 2/22/12; Shall comply with all court orders by the dead- judgment: 2/18/11); Obey all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines State of Alaska v. Harold W. Hawkins (10/16/48); Dismissal; Count 001: Violation of a lines stated; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume mar- stated; Commit no jailable offenses; Do not possess or consume alcohol for a pe- Protective Order; Filed by the DAs Office 2/22/11. ijuana. riod ending 2 years from date of this judgment; Other: same as count 1. State of Alaska v. Kenneth Smith (11/22/87); Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense: 2/17/11; State of Alaska v. Ward Kakoona (5/17/85); Disorderly Conduct; Date of offense: State of Alaska v. Amos Slwooko (5/11/84); 2NO-10-776CR Notice of Dismissal; Any appearance of performance bond is exonerated; 6 months, 5 months sus- 12/2/10; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance of performance bond is exon- Charge 003: Resisting Arrest; Filed by the DAs Office 2/18/11. pended; Unsuspended 1 month shall be served with defendant remanded to erated; 10 days, 10 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; State of Alaska v. Amos Slwooko (5/11/84); 2NO-11-34CR Violating Release Condi- AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; tions; Date of offense: 1/15/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance of per- within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; formance bond is exonerated; 20 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 20 days $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until 2/18/13; Shall Probation until 8/11/11; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; shall be served consecutive to 2NO-10-776CR; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 sus- comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; pended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, An- for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol. chorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not contact R.O. State of Alaska v. John Aluska (8/13/76); Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense: 11/29/10; days. without consent; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor have alcohol in his Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance of performance bond is exonerated; State of Alaska v. Jobeth Adsuna (6/27/83); 2NO-11-42CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge residence; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of any peace officer 180 days, 60 days suspended; Unsuspended 120 days shall be served with de- 001: Theft 3; Filed by the DAs Office 2/22/11. and warrantless search of residence for alcohol; Alcohol/Mental Health Assess- fendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall State of Alaska v. Jobeth Adsuna (6/27/83); 2NO-11-42CR Count 002: DUI; Date of of- ment within 20 days of release; Participate in and complete recommended treat- pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police fense: 1/20/11; 225 days, 180 days suspended; Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine: $1500 ment and aftercare. Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Proba- with $0 suspended; $1500 due date 12/31/11; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with State of Alaska v. Carrie Komonaseak (4/25/88); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; tion until 2/16/13; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Sub- $0 suspended; $75 due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Anchorage: Ini- ATN: 110702718; Defendant refusing probation; Probation terminated; Suspended ject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall tial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case with $0 suspended; Amount due: $50; Sus- jail term revoked and imposed: all remaining time; Shall report to AMCC by 3/7/11; commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; pended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Cost of Release or bail conditions remain in effect until defendant reports to serve sen- Shall not contact, directly or indirectly, C.J. without consent; Shall not possess or Imprisonment: $330 (1st off.) with $0 suspended; Full amount ordered due; Resti- tence; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated. consume alcohol; Not be where alcohol is present; Participate in and complete tution: In an amount to be determined within 30 days, pay to: see Restitution Judg- State of Alaska v. Alexandria Okpealuk (10/20/85); Order to Modify or Revoke Proba- recommended treatment and aftercare, as available in the community. ment; Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Assessment: Contact other: NSBHS tion; ATN: 110129184; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term re- State of Alaska v. Brianna Campbell (12/17/87); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; within 5 days; Complete screening, evaluation and recommended program; You voked and imposed: 30 days, shall report to AMCC not later than 2/15/11; Any ATN: 110009322; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked are responsible for costs; Obey Driverʼs License Directives; Driverʼs license is re- appearance or performance bond is exonerated; Must pay suspended $100 jail and imposed: 5 days, remanded into custody; All other terms and conditions of voked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of pro- probation in the original judgment remain in effect. After you regain the privilege to drive or obtain a limited license, you must use an bation in the original judgment remain in effect. State of Alaska v. Tyson Joel Asicksik (9/10/82); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ignition interlock device (IID) as directed in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) State of Alaska v. Kyle Mike (12/20/83); Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense: 12/26/10; Par- ATN: 110630907; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked for 6 months; Costs of IID will be deducted from fine if you file proof of payment tial Plea Agreement; Any appearance of performance bond is exonerated; 180 and imposed: 60 days, remanded into custody; All other terms and conditions of before fine due date; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 2/22/11); Obey all di- days, 135 days suspended; Unsuspended 45 days shall be served with defen- probation in the original judgment remain in effect. rect court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Commit no jailable offenses; dant remanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay State of Alaska v. Joseph M. Jones (6/14/82); Promoting Contraband 2°; Date of Do not consume alcohol for a period ending 1 year from date of this judgment; unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police offense: 10/7/10; Any appearance of performance bond is exonerated; 8 months, Other: Warrantless arrest for violation. Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Proba- 7 months suspended; Unsuspended 1 month shall be served with defendant re- State of Alaska v. Hannah Takak (6/25/35); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Criminal tion until 2/16/14; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Sub- manded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsus- Trespass; Filed by the DAs Office 2/22/11. ject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall pended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training State of Alaska v. Alexander Ashenfelter (11/6/66); Count 001: Assault 4°; DV; Date of commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until 3 offense: 9/12/10; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 2 (002); Any ap- Shall not possess or consume alcohol. years (date of judgment: 2/17/11); Shall comply with all court orders by the dead- pearance of performance bond is exonerated; 120 days, 90 days suspended; Un- State of Alaska v. George Tate (6/29/73); 2NO-10-713CR Count 1: Assault 4°; DV; Date lines stated; Shall commit no violations of law. suspended 30 days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC of offense: 11/25/10; Partial Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State of Alaska v. Amos Slwooko (5/11/84); 2NO-10-776CR Count 1: Vehicle Theft 2°; consecutive to 2NO-10-554CR; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall State: count 2 (002); Any appearance of performance bond is exonerated; 240 Date of offense: 12/23/10; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State: count 3 (003); pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police days, 120 days suspended; Unsuspended 120 days shall be served with defen- Any appearance of performance bond is exonerated; 360 days, 270 days sus- Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Proba- dant remanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay pended; Unsuspended 90 days shall be served with defendant remanded to tion until 1/7/12; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Sub- unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police AMCC, consecutive to count 2; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall ject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Proba- pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Subject to tion until 2/18/13; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Sub- Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Proba- warrantless breath testing at request of any peace officer; Participate in and com- ject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall tion until 2/18/13; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Sub- plete recommended treatment and aftercare. commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; ject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall State of Alaska v. Karen M. Ongtowasruk (11/21/72); Misconduct Involving Controlled Shall not possess or consume alcohol or controlled substances; Subject to war- commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor have al- Substance 5°; Date of offense: 11/23/10; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appear- rantless breath testing at request of any peace officer; Participate in and complete cohol in his residence, nor enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor ance of performance bond is exonerated; Suspended Imposition of Sentence: Im- recommended treatment and aftercare. store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of any peace officer ; Alco- position of sentence is suspended; defendant placed on probation subject to State of Alaska v. George Tate (6/29/73); 2NO-10-713CR Notice of Dismissal; hol/Mental Health Assessment within 30 days of release; Participate in and com- terms, orders and conditions listed below; Forfeit marijuana to State; Police Train- Charge 002: Assault 4; Filed by the DAs Office 2/18/11. plete recommended treatment and aftercare. ing Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until State of Alaska v. Leonard Raymond Jr. (3/14/73); Disorderly Conduct; Date of offense: State of Alaska v. Amos Z. Slwooko (5/11/84); 2NO-10-776CR Count 2: DUI; Date of 2/22/12; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit 1/8/11; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance of performance bond is exon- offense: 12/23/10; 30 days, 27 days suspended; Report immediately to AMCC; no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume marijuana. erated; 10 days, 10 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Fine: $1500 with $0 suspended; $1500 due date 12/31/11, pay to Clerk of Court; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st off.) with $0 suspended; Full amount ordered due,

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the very end. With only 100 miles to The duo from Nome had to of- go in the race, Eric Quam and Todd ficially scratch in Koyuk as the 2011 Iron Dog pro class results Palin—an Iron Dog force to be reck- storm moved in Wednesday after- oned with—held a 17-minute lead noon. Two days later, even as the Place) Racers (team number), total course time over Huntington and Olds. But the remaining pro class teams were 1) Tyler Huntington/Chris Olds (10), 37:38:09 course can hold hazards for racers starting to tear out of Unalakleet to 2) Todd Palin/Eric Quam (11), 37:45:20 right up to the end, a reality borne start the race again to Fairbanks, 3) Scott Davis/Cory Davis (7), 37:53:44 out by the damaged ski on Palin's Green and Johnson received a 4) David Branholm/Matthew Spernak (21), machine as he and Quam crossed the hero's welcome in Nome. 38:53:59 line almost 20 minutes after Hunt- One more Nome racer remained 5) Ryan Sottosanti/Andrew Zwink (2), 40:03:51 ington and Olds grabbed the title. on the trail Friday and Saturday 6) Marc McKenna/Dusty Van Meter (14), The clock would only tick off an- even if no longer in the hunt. 41:20:54 other seven minutes before one of Nomeite James "Tres" West III and 7) Marks/Marks (40), 42:08:24 the winningest racers in Iron Dog partner Andy George battled the 8) Curtis Cherrier/Jim McAllen (5), 43:53:03 history, Scott Davis, would cross the course nearly to the finish before 9) Robert Hingsbergen/Steven Williamson (18), line with his son and teammate, scratching in Manley approxi- 45:44:18 Corey Davis. mately 200 miles from the finish. 10) Aaron Bartel/Jason Wichman (33), 47:51:04 Those few minutes separating the Of the 28 teams that started the 11) Jake Goodell/Theron Willard (12), 51:24:22 top teams cost a bit more than pride. race, only a dozen saw the finish 12) Race Price/Eric Watson (25), 51:41:35 For the win, Huntington and Olds line in Fairbanks. nabbed $50,000 to split. The payout dropped to $35,000 for second place and $18,000 for third. The finish line prize money dried up after fifth place, which was worth $10,000. The sting of finishing just out of the money in Fairbanks for the sixth- place team of Marc McKenna and Dusty Van Meter was likely eased by the reward they had pocketed for Photo by Nadja Roessek being the first duo to arrive in Nome FOCUSED –Steven Williamson from Norvik, Alaska, Team #18 is work- Feb. 22. A new halfway prize this ing on his Arctic Cat F6 600cc Snowmobile in the Public Works building, year was worth $10,000 for the two. on Jan 26. While the finish in Fairbanks was tight, Van Meter and McKenna al- most literally didn't have a minute to spare to take the halfway prize. Just • Iron Dog Race four minutes after riding into the Gold Rush City, Palin and Quam continued from page 1 roared off the sea ice to mark the where the race would veer away and overflow in its wake. But while first of their runner-up performances from the sea ice and start again in the ride seemed especially tough this of the race. Huntington and Olds earnest. Even that safety measure year, the trail itself always looms as were only a minute behind Palin and proved too risky for some as most one of the largest factors in the race, Quam at that point. teams still in the race holed up in vil- rewarding those who ride smart lages along the way to await better enough to keep their machines and A tough race for Nomeites conditions. Ultimately 14 of the 15 bodies intact, but fast enough to stay Near 6 p.m. Friday, a pullout near riders to leave Nome would race ahead of other riders doing the same. the newly formed ice wall that runs Photo by Nadja Roessek again for Fairbanks starting from For nearly all the 2011 race, it ap- along the coast just east of Nome Unalakleet on Friday afternoon. peared a large number of riders were looked like a parking lot. The reason AUTOGRAPH, PLEASE –Sarah Palin talks to McKinna Craft before While the weather eased up for finding that perfect balance, as the for the traffic soon became evident as autographing a photo showing Palin holding the hands of McKinna and the 644 miles between Unalakleet difference between the top pack of a number of snowmachine headlights her twin when they were two days old. The twins were born four months and Fairbanks, the trail conditions racers was only minutes at nearly bobbed in the distance to the east. premature and were in the Intensive Care Unit at Providence Hospital in did not. The storm ran ahead of the every turn in the course. Cliff Johnson and Stacey Green were Anchorage when Palin toured the facility. At left is McKinna’s father racers leaving plenty of snow, drifts The race stayed tight right up to finally making it home. Joel Craft.

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