WELCOME TO NOME— Iditarod musher Yuka Honda and her dog team are only a few miles from the finishline in Nome, on Saturday, March 21. Photo by Diana Haecker

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VOLUME CXV NO. 12 March 26, 2015

Photo courtesy of Carol Hobbs LAST MUSHER OFF THE TRAIL— California musher Cindy Abbott drives her dog team up the chute to officially finish the 2015 Iditarod. Iditarod 43 is a wrap By Diana Haecker had hitched a ride with dad up the Just as the top ten mushers chute. worked their way to the podium for Burmeister, with a big smile, fin- their “thank you” speeches during ished in third place in eight days, 23 the Iditarod Finishers Banquet at the hours and 47 minutes on the trail, in Nome Rec Center on Sunday, the a career best finish for the 39-year last musher ran her dogs up the fin- old musher. The Nome St. Lawrence ish chute and extinguished the flame Island Dance group drummed and of the Widow’s Lantern, officially danced under the Burled Arch to bringing Iditarod 43 to a close. welcome Nome’s son. The musher was Cindy Abbott, Burmeister led the race into Hus- finishing the Last Great Race on lia, into Kaltag and Unalakleet, rack- Sunday night at 9:19 p.m. in 66th ing up several awards including the position, after 13 days, 11 hours and coveted Gold Coast Award, the 19 minutes on the trail. Halfway Award and the Fish First Abbott, of Irvine, California, had Award (for being first into Kaltag). 13 dogs in her team. As Burmeister was leading the Throughout the week, Nome wel- race up the Norton Sound coast, comed 65 mushers under the Burled strong winds and an un-forecasted Arch. The field started with 78 dog snowstorm turned the usually 12- drivers in Fairbanks, with 12 hour run between Unalakleet and scratches for various reasons. Koyuk into a 17-hour ordeal of trail After Dallas Seavey cinched his finding and trail breaking for third Iditarod victory, crowds wel- Burmeister’s team. Dallas Seavey comed his father Mitch in second trailed Burmeister for most of the place on Wednesday morning at 8:22 trek. a.m. Only a mile or so before Koyuk An hour later, at 9:47 a.m. did Dallas Seavey pass Burmeister Nomeites flocked to the finish line to and was the first to arrive in Koyuk. roll out the red carpet for Nome-born The mentally and physically de- and raised Aaron Burmeister as he manding task of finding the trail and Photo by Diana Haecker mushed his 12 dogs to the finish line breaking trail through bottomless RED LANTERN— Musher Cindy Abbott was the last musher off the Iditarod trail, arriving under the to the sound of Eskimo drums and snowdrifts, marching against a Burled Arch on Sunday evening at 9:19 p,m. In her honor, a Red Lantern banquet was held at the Mini into the arms of his wife Mandy and continued on page 8 on Monday, March 23. daughter Kiana as his son Hunter BoF changes regulations for Norton Sound crab fishery

By Laurie McNicholas 20 in Anchorage. However, the annual winter king Scott Kent, assistant area manager may no longer be suitable in light of The Alaska Board of Fisheries Proposal 269 to amend the Norton crab commercial harvest has aver- for Norton Sound with the Alaska the post-2011 harvest levels in the unanimously adopted proposals to Sound section of the harvest strategy aged 40,303 pounds since 2012.” Dept. of Fish and Game, presented winter fishery, in large part due to change the harvest strategy and du- to incorporate the winter red king The proposal does not specify a the department’s position on Pro- strong dock prices for winter red ration of the Norton Sound winter crab commercial fishery into existing percent of the GHL for allocation to posal 269 to the board. “The depart- king crab. Depending on the magni- red king crab through-the-ice com- harvest strategy regulations and es- the winter fishery. In public testi- ment is neutral on the allocative tude of the allowable biological mercial fishery at a meeting March tablish a winter guideline harvest mony at the board meeting, NNSAC aspects of this proposal,” he said. catch (ABC), the department’s prac- level, GHL for short, was submitted chairman Charlie Lean of Nome told “However, the department supports tice of deducting this winter harvest, by Adem Boeckmann of Nome, a the board that the committee recom- the aspect that seeks to have the as opposed to managing for a GHL, On the Web: member of the board’s Northern mends that 8 percent of the annual board provide the department with could result in significant reductions Norton Sound Advisory Committee GHL for the Norton Sound red king direction in managing the winter in summer GHL.” www.nomenugget.net (NNSAC). crab harvest be allocated to the win- commercial fishery under the um- The annual ABC for Norton E-mail: The proposal includes a provision ter fishery. Wes Jones, representing brella of existing harvest strategy Sound red king crab is set by the that any remaining winter fishery al- the Southern Norton Sound Advisory regulations.” North Pacific Fishery Management [email protected] location not taken during the winter Committee, told the board the com- “The department’s approach since Council. Norton Sound has the only season may be taken during the sum- mittee met following the NNSAC annual catch limits were imple- summer red king crab fishery in the mer commercial season. meeting and agreed to allocating 8 mented has been to deduct the winter state, so this year the NPFMC The proposal states: “Prior to the percent of the GHL to the winter harvest from the allowable biologi- changed its schedule for setting the 2012/2013 season, the winter com- fishery. The board subsequently cal catch before setting the summer annual overfishing limit (OFL) and mercial harvest averaged 8,820 adopted the proposal with 8 percent guideline harvest level according to ABC at the request of stakeholders. pounds per year, which had little ef- of the GHL allocated to the winter the regulatory harvest strategy,” Kent fect on the overall harvest. fishery. continued. “However, this strategy continued on page 4 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Editor, first two times before she suc- the building. But why you guys keep above the will of the people who in- sponsibility! Not to one’s self alone, Hi, I am one of the fire victims of ceeded!? her in that building after the two still them into public office to begin mind you, but also to the survival of Umiaq Apartments back in Septem- My 6-year old is drawing pictures times she did it?! with? “And most of all, why are we our nation and its way of life. And ber. of fire, my husband is so cautious of Sophia Dixon still willing to continuously accept again for the record (And redun- Victims is not enough of a word what he smells. I miss all my clothes Nome, AK and re-elect the incompetence of the dantly so), there are no new worlds for the kind of hurt to be homeless. I and the pictures that are irreplace- few in power who could really care out there to conquer, or even some can’t imagine losing someone to a able. Dear Editor, less about what we think or feel?” “Neo-Eden” that will allow us to try fire. I’m so thankful and blessed that “Why” is always on my mind. Is it being a pain in the backside Do you not realize that you are not and try again. “Opportunity seldom, I didn’t lost any of my family. Think about it what would you to constantly remind our elected and only passively abetting these people, if ever, knocks twice!” I am in mixed feelings of my situ- do? well compensated politicians as to but indeed, you are also detracting “This is still your country – love ation. I bet if I lost someone in that fire, their awesome responsibilities? Ap- from the security and futures of your it and protect its heritage, or risk the We recently told the grand jury this would be answered . parently, a few of them still seem to own children, and their children after chance of eventually losing it as it that this wasn’t first time the arsonist Or if someone else did the fire like think so? them - or does that mean nothing at now stands?” did this. And I don’t know who to me I bet I would’ve been jailed and And what in the name of all that all to you? H. Rick Tavares blame, the police or landlord?! Why charged and kicked out. I know she is sacred makes some of these “Crea- Public office is not a right or a gift 1805 La Posta Road, didn’t you guys do something the was employed by the same owners of tures of Habit” think that they are – it is a solemn and dangerous re- Campo, California, 91906 Sound-Off

A low risk, high return investment

By Eric Wohlforth

We in Alaska accept that the state will invest millions and billions of dollars to develop resources for pay-off down the road. Consider the long-awaited gas pipeline, consider state incentives for oil exploration and new production. A far more certain investment for future return is investment in early childhood education. Yet the House Finance Subcommittee on Education & Early Development has zeroed out about $3.2 million in funding for Best Begin- nings, Parents as Teachers, and the Alaska Pre-K Program. Everyone understands all too well the budget crunch we’re in as a state. All of our spending should be scrutinized. It is early days to a final legislative decision. But the early education issue is too important to delay an objection. We must not sacrifice something with such obvious re- turns. Photo by Diana Haecker Study after study, confirmed by on-the-ground evidence in our own state, offer overwhelming evidence that early THAT’S THE SPIRIT— Dallas Seavey runs his dog team under the childhood efforts do work. Parents as Teachers, Best Beginnings, and high quality pre-K (a far cry from baby-sitting) Burled Arch at the Nome finish line of the 43rd Iditarod sled dog race. prepare young children to succeed in school. Success in school leads to success in life. We are way behind where we need to be in education at all levels. A major reason is our failure to develop the foun- dations for learning in our children: • Fewer than half the children entering kindergarten in Alaska are prepared in all the ways experts say is impor- tant for success in school. It is no wonder our teachers struggle to get kids on track. Test scores languish when kids Editorial enter school so far behind. • Alaska ranks 44th in the country for 4th grade reading levels and 51st in post-secondary attainment. How chil- The Spirit of Iditarod dren fare on 4th grade reading tests is directly related to how ready they were to start school. The last tail has crossed the finish line and all mushers have made • Just 37.4% of our young adults in 2013 were enrolled in postsecondary education or had a degree. it into Nome. The Widow’s Lantern is out and we have worked our- • Alaska businesses frequently complain about the lack of local talent for jobs. That means Alaskans are missing selves into a fine state of exhaustion and can sit back and be proud opportunities for high paying jobs in leading sectors. of another Iditarod well done. An overwhelming body of science and research tells us that investments in early childhood – such as in-home Iditarod comes to us at a time when we can well use the respite of visits; exposure to plenty of high quality, age-appropriate books; lots of quality parent engagement; and high qual- a winter with darkness departed. We can be proud of the well-de- ity pre-K – reap concrete returns from cost savings and greater economic productivity. served spirit of Iditarod where we roll up our sleeves and become the Investments in early childhood save money in the schools by reducing the need for remediation, special education, world’s finest hosts and hostesses. We work long hours on the safety and holding children back. Investments in early childhood save costs in the criminal justice system and welfare. patrols and as volunteers. We play basketball until we drop. We haul Investments in early childhood yield revenue in the form of greater productivity. With an educated and skilled out time-honored recipes for salmon and king crab. We take pride in workforce, Alaska will attract new business. our artistic events and sing to our hearts’ content with our special tal- States in far worse financial shape than Alaska understand this. Across the country – from small-government Okla- ents. Our artistic talents are beyond belief and we take great pride in homa to recession-devastated Michigan– states have found that investment in statewide voluntary pre-Kindergarten our crafts and special eye for beauty. programs produce results in educational success, job development, and crime reduction. Of course the real gift of Iditarod is the strength it took to hit the Investments in early childhood should be measured against other investment opportunities. We make these deci- trail and to save lives. We have vaccines to prevent disease and we sions on four core criteria: need, amount of money involved, prospects for return on the investment, and risk. Spend- should never ignore the importance of preventative medicine and get- ing on early childhood makes more sense than most. The need is huge, the amount is relatively small, the prospects ting vaccinated against diseases such as diphtheria, measles, polio for return are very high, and the risk of doing it is non-existent. and the like. We must also keep in mind the historical importance of Early childhood is one of the lowest-risk, highest-yield investments we can make. The legislature should restore our special friends; the dogs play a role in keeping us healthy. Here’s the $3.2 million funding for Best Beginnings, Parents as Teachers, and Alaska Pre-K back into the budget. to Iditarod 2016! Eric Wohlforth was Commissioner of Revenue under Governor William A. 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Not published the last week of December THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 3 Strait Action Arctic Waterways Safety cipals for Alaska’s arctic water- cludes representatives from offshore UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC responders. Committee elects officers ways,” said AWSC Chairman, Willie oil and gas developers and tug and developed an oil spill response pro- In addition to the regional train- The Arctic Waterways Safety Goodwin. “Research, tourism, and barge operators. “The first order of gram in the Bering Straits region. ing, UIC ARS will conduct two Oil Committee held its first formal meet- international commercial traffic in- business for the AWSC is to work to This month, BSA and UIC ARS per- Spill Response Academy sessions ing in Juneau on March 9 and 10. creasingly are making use of the ensure that all existing uses of formed another round of OSR train- this year in Anchorage, Alaska. The Committee was created for the State’s waters and we need to make Alaska’s arctic waters, whether for ing, this time in Nome. There are BSA will participate in both purpose of developing best practices sure all waterway users remain safe subsistence, existing local village plans for another round of regional events by sending select candidates for management of the arctic water- as this traffic grows.” supply and mining operations, or off- training scheduled for this summer in from those who have received the ways from the Bering Straits Region “Our arctic coastal communities shore oil and gas development, re- Nome. Basic OSR training. to the Canadian border and elected rely heavily on the ocean for our main undisturbed by the newer In 2014, over 40 BSA employees This commitment to effective the following officers: Chairman food gathering,” said George Noong- sources of marine traffic,” said from Gambell, Nome, Saint Michael, OSR training is one small step to- Willie Goodwin, Chair of the Beluga wook, of Savoonga on St. Lawrence Wendie Schaeffer, Northwest Arctic Unalakleet, and Wales received wards building capacity within the Whale Committee and the Arctic Island. “In the Bering Strait Region, Borough, Basic OSR training in Hazardous coastal villages of Alaska to better Marine Mammal Coalition. Vice the increases in large vessel traffic Meetings of the AWSC are open Waste Operations. safeguard valuable marine resources Chairman is Captain James Boyer, are becoming a very serious concern to the public. The next meeting is These individuals are all on-call and the region’s subsistence way of Alaska Marine Pilots. Secretary is for our people on the water gathering scheduled for June 8, 2015 in An- employees and have the requisite life. Wendie Schaeffer, Public Services food.” chorage. training and certification to be first Director, Northwest Arctic Bor- “As progress, in the form of in- The AWSC was established in Oc- ough. Treasurer is Jack Omelak, Ex- creased commerce, moves north into tober 2014 as a self-governing multi- ecutive Director, Alaska Nanuuq the Arctic, protection of the marine stakeholder group focused on COMMUNITY CALENDAR Commission. environment needs to be paramount creating best practices to ensure a Members of the Committee testi- in everyone’s mind,” said Captain safe, efficient, and predictable oper- fied before the Alaska State Senate’s James Boyer of Alaska Marine Pi- ating environment for all users of the Thursday, March 26 Special Committee on the Arctic and lots, LLC. “The formation of the arctic waterways. Arctic Waterways Safety Committee *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. met with Governor Walker. “It is crit- *Lunch Laps Pool 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 a.m. ical that we educate our State Gov- is a huge step toward ensuring this Oil spill training held in *Weekly Women’s Circle Prematernal Home 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ernment on the importance of this goal can become a reality.” Nome *Wiffleball (grades 3-6) Nome Rec Center 3:15 p.m. - 4:14 p.m. (grades 5-8) Nome Rec Center 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. effort to establish management prin- Membership on the AWSC in- Bering Sea Alliance, LLC and *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *PM Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering and Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sixteen mush the Nome Kennel *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Club’s Businessman’s Race *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The dogs from the Owens/Kapp each team running the trail twice so sociation provided help by managing Friday, March 27 dog lot swept the top three positions 16 visitors were able to experience the start and finish lines. Heather in the Nome Kennel Club’s Annual running dogs on their own. Most Williams, Nicolle Wilcox, Michael *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. *AM Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Businessman’s Race. mushers were very nervous at the Owens, Tanner Sommer, Lance *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - Noon Susan Shinkai from the San Fran- start but had big smiles and were Johnson, Janice and Doug Doherty, *Open Gym Nome Rec Center Noon - 8:00 p.m. cisco Bay area was the first place fin- waving or high-fiving at the finish Vic Olsen, Ashley Brown, Shannon *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. isher for the second or third time. line. Romeling, Larisa Bishop-Boros *Drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Warm temperatures made for easy The Nome City Road Crew pre- helped with the dog teams. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. work for the race officials and dog pared the race start with snow on the This annual Nome Kennel Club handlers. north and east side of the snow dump event takes a lot of time and trust Saturday, March 28 The dogs did not seem to mind, pad. Six people provided sno-go from the local mushers who offer covering the 2.5-mile trail in times support along the trail. Tom Jam- their dogs and sleds. Seeing how *Open Gym Nome Rec Center Noon - 8:00 p.m. *Nome-Council Sled Dog Race Start Snow Dump 10:00 D.m. from 16 minutes to 26 minutes. gochian, Kamey Kapp and Pat much fun the tourists have and how *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Trail support reported that no one Owens, Chrystie Salesky and grateful they are for the opportunity *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. tipped over. Stephanie Johnson brought the dog to run a small team, makes it all There were several passes all of teams. Deb Trowbridge, Chisana worth while. Sunday, March 29 which went well. 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By Sandra L. Medearis surd,” he said. • National security. sau, The World, 23 feet. effective,” Baker concluded. Longer and deeper are better Trowbridge wanted the federal- • Cargo transportation. These vessels have a design outfit Indeed, a project presentation to when it comes to extending the port state study team to sharpen their pen- • Emergency response. and supply to cruise many months the House Finance Transportation causeway for deep-draft navigational cils on costs to extend the port to The Port of Nome staff are look- and nautical miles on sea without Subcommittee March 12 reaped the improvement, agreed Nome Port deeper water. ing at value engineering and cost mooring at a facility, said Baker’s re- same sentiment from state represen- Commission members. “The cost for them [federal gov- studies to reduce the non-federal cost port. However, “when access to civ- tative on the committee about limit- A study released last month tenta- ernment] is the breakwater. If minus share, the share for which Nome ilization is necessary, these vessels ing the Nome project draft to minus tively approves an extension of the 35 feet were a priority, they could would have to round up dollars from will typically seek out the most de- 28 feet. Calling it an Arctic port and port causeway by 2,150 feet, taking it figure how to do it for less,” he said. private enterprise, bonds, Legisla- veloped facility in the region, which making it only minus 28 feet draft to minus 28 ft. mean lower low “The Corps can justify only a ture, Juneau, Washington D.C. and effectively puts them at Nome when was absurd, said Rep. Louise Stutes. water, plus adding a 450-foot dock at minus 28-ft. basin for funding re- other grant money. working the Arctic. Should the final It should go to minus 35 feet, said a total estimated cost of $211 mil- quirements,” harbor projects man- “We need to give them alternate design of the deep-draft port remain several members of the subcommit- lion. ager Joy Baker commented. “As they ideas on keeping the costs down, so at minus 28 feet MLLW, these ves- tee. A non-federal sponsor must gar- can show increased benefits, it can we can get it out to minus 35 -foot sels would continue to stop at Nome Can’t do it, presenter Bruce Sex- ner 54 percent of the figure or go out 500 feet more, 1,000 feet draft,” Commission Chairman Jim and be serviced through air and sea auer, head of Alaska District ACE $113,188,759. Currently the state is more and so forth.” West Jr. said. “The consensus is ‘go lightering operations,” said Baker. civil works, said. the non-federal sponsor, but when “They [ACE] have to have posi- deeper.’” The construction of a minus 28 The study looked at the volume of congress approves the funding, the tive justification to take it to Con- The port expansion is not stuck at MLLW port would be a huge benefit ships and the number of trips into City of Nome wants to step in as the gress [for funding],” she added. minus 28 feet, Baker said, but the to Nome and the region, and would port. At minus 23 feet, a foot deeper non-federal sponsor to raise public Commissioner Charlie Lean also feds have to have a cost-benefit ratio clearly facilitate further development than the current maximum depth in and private money, at this point called for a deeper draft for the port that supports Congress spending the of the entire Arctic by providing the the protected area of Nome’s harbor, about $375,000 for each man, and region to realize meaningfully money. shore-side infrastructure for vessels there would be more ships and more woman and child in Nome. increased economies of scale on fuel The study on the table was the transiting the Northwest Passage and trips; at minus 24 feet, there would The federal Army Corps of Engi- and commodities that have to come study needed to get the tentative plan Northern Sea Route. be more and at minus 25 feet, more neers and Alaska Dept. of Trans- over water. A deeper port draft would for Nome on the street by a deadline “However, while the City can ships and more trips. portation entered a cost-share mean larger container ships, larger for public comment. The plan could continue to pursue efforts to show However, “there comes a point agreement in 2011 to produce the volume fuel tankers, and transship- be for minus 32 ft. or deeper if dili- economic justification for increasing when it goes an increment deeper, study of marine navigational issues ment capability to serve gence finds lower costs and in- the design to a minus 35-foot or the numbers fall off and the benefit in the Arctic. That study came out Nome,Yukon villages and the Kotze- creased benefits. greater basin, the current efforts put does not justify the cost. Feb. 20, and as part of the final se- bue area. “It’s all a moving target right forth by the USACE and the ADOT continued on page 5 lection process, it is undergoing fed- “Their model didn’t expand the now,” Baker told the commission. have not yet proven these depths cost eral, state and public review. region with economies of scale,” An information table drawn up by A depth of minus 28 feet is not Lean said. Baker showed 10 vessels visiting deep enough for calling it an arctic The study looked at Nome as a Nome that would still be excluded deep-draft port, members of the port on the periphery of the Arctic, from port by a minus 28 feet deep panel said during a March 19 work Commissioner Iura Leahu thought. draft: U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers session. “The port should be central, re- Healy, 29-ft draft, and Polar Star, 28 If the causeway were extended to gional, international,” Leahu said. feet; National Security Cutter minus 28-foot draft, “we’ll be stuck “It’s not in this report. Minus 28 feet Bertholf, 23 feet; Canadian Coast with minus 28 feet forever,” Com- makes no sense.” Guard Icebreaker St. Laurent, 33 Barge Season missioner Rolland Trowbridge said. A facility built on the foundation feet; Hong Kong Tanker Vessel Dia- I don’t want minus 28 if that’s all of the study should be able to support mond Express, 35 feet; Korean Coast we’ll have. It won’t be an arctic port. multiple maritime missions it said: Icebreaker Araon, 25 feet; Crystal Special Deals! We are the arctic port for our nation’s • Resource exploration, develop- Cruises Cruise Ship-Nassau, Crystal Get great pricing & defense, defending our arctic ment and export. 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The Council approved the reduce the frequency of pot loss in recommendations in February rather the winter fishery,” Kent said. than June. “Also, changing the season opening date to a date established by emer- Got Musk Ox WWoool? Fishery season shortened gency order on or after Jan. 15 would The ADF&G submitted Proposal be better aligned with the NPFMC WWee buy Musk Ox wool by the ounce 270 to amend regulations for the schedule for setting ABCs, ensuring varies depending on how clean, and h Norton Sound winter through-the-ice that significant winter harvest would not occur prior to establishing the much guard hair. commercial king crab fishery to Best/Grade I read: “In the Norton Sound Section ABC levels.” – Will be clean (no gr of the Northern District, male red Kent also pointed out that short- dirt), dry, little to no guard hair/sub g king crab, male blue king crab and ening the season to Jan. 15 through hair, with no sun bleac hing. male Hanasaki king crab may be April 30 could result in a 1 percent Good/Grade II taken only as follows: through the to 15 percent reduction in the winter – Will be clean, dryy,, ice only, during a fishing season es- harvest, based on the past 5-year some guard/sub guard hair, and tablished by emergency order to trend. no sun bleaching. open on or after Jan. 15 and close Lean and Jones expressed support AAccceptable/Grade III April 30, unless extended by emer- for Proposal 270. Lean said the – Will be gency order.” NNSAC had submitted an amend- unclean, with guard/sub guard hair, Kent presented the department’s ment to the proposal to set a 20-pot maayybe sun bleached or damp. views on the proposal to the board. limit, but had been informed there OOMINGMAK was inadequate notice to address it. FFoor more inffoormation call us toll free, He noted that the Norton Sound win- 604 H Street, Dept. NOM, Anchorage, AK 99501 ter red king crab fishery currently is He said the committee would submit or email us through our website. wwwww..qiviut.com an ACR to set a 20-pot limit in the 




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Medearis The legislation covers security, gifted items. • Property owners as well as particular consumer buys, which The state Legislature is continuing marijuana product safety, content la- • State Alcohol Control Board is schools, people and corporations Hinterberger said violates the state’s to winnow through the process of at- beling and advertising. given the power and duty to license may prohibit or shape the use of mar- constitutional protection of privacy. taching regulations to an initiative State or local regulations cannot and regulate marijuana producers, ijuana or marijuana products on The Committee dropped the lan- passed by voters 53 percent to 47 counter the contents of the initiative processors and retailers. property they own. guage March 11 when it considered percent in November decriminaliz- as stated on the voter’s ballot for two • The Legislature has the author- • Employers may establish work and passed all but one of 17 or so ing the use of marijuana. years. Municipalities can establish ity to establish a new Marijuana Con- rules restricting employees’ use of amendments to the bill, some derived The process has over the last two laws regulating or banishing mari- trol Board to take over the power to marijuana. from a statewide public comment months involved Legislative sub- juana business operations, through regulate marijuana from the state • No person can drive a vehicle session. committee meetings, expert testi- law or voter initiative. The proposed ABC. under the influence of marijuana. Hinterberger, associate professor mony and public hearings. marijuana law allows for local con- • The initiative allows four kinds Marijuana decriminalization at University of Alaska, was a spon- The initiative allows persons over trol of sales but not of personal use of marijuana businesses to exist “watchdog “groups are closely mon- sor of the initiative. 21 years old to possess one ounce of or possession. under regulation—marijuana product itoring legislative deliberations and Earlier this month, the Nome marijuana or six marijuana plants, For those who did not read the ini- manufacture facilities, marijuana giving written comment and attend- Common Council tabled its local or- three of which may be mature with tiative when they were behind the growing for wholesale, marijuana ing public hearings. dinance spelling out legal marijuana buds. striped curtain in the voting booth, testing companies, and marijuana re- Among these, is the group “Cam- use pending more information about A quick skim of the documents the major points are these: tail shops allowed to sell marijuana paign to Regulate Marijuana Like certain aspects of the law. available online show written testi- • Adults over 21 may possess up products and marijuana supplies to Alcohol in Alaska”. The group op- The Council stated an intention to mony, minutes recording committee to one ounce of marijuana or have six persons over 21 years of age. poses SB30 unless it includes certain bring the ordinance onto the agenda actions and public testimony, and at plants in their homes. Adults may • Regulations for marijuana estab- amendments curing illegalities it sees again for second reading and final least 50 amendments proposed for possess all the marijuana from their lishments must be in place by Sep- in the bill. For example, a letter from passage in April. SB30. plants at the place where they grew tember this year. Dr. Timothy Hinterberger of The ordinance does not contain So far, the latest working copy of the plants. • Persons over 21, legally using CRMLA told the Senate Finance anything that is not already in the the bill numbers around 25 pages as • Individuals over 21 may give marijuana may not do so in public Committee that a clause limiting the state regulations under consideration the state removes marijuana, hash as gifts to another person over 21 up under pain of fines—proposed as amount of marijuana that retailers or the language of the initiative, ac- and hash oil from the controlled sub- to one ounce of marijuana or six im- $300 in Nome. Plants must be grown can sell per day to adults, thus ille- cording to Nome Police Chief John stance list and attempts to regulate mature plants. However, they may in private, not visible to the public, gally requiring intrusive record keep- Papasodora. and tax marijuana like alcohol. not receive compensation for the and inaccessible to persons under 21. ing to keep track of how much a • Port expansion continued from page 4 than the current maximum depth in found sound, but a number of sug- to answer questions such as how That number is 28 feet,” Sexauer the protected area of Nome’s harbor, gested repairs have made Crowley to long the transfer would last each said March 12. there would be more ships and more look for an alternate way to transfer time, type of hose, liability and A federal policy demands the trips; at minus 24 feet, there would bulk fuel, said Sean P. Thomas of whether traffic would have to stop on ACE make a recommendation with be more and at minus 25 feet, more Crowley’s Western Alaska division. F Street and also on West Second, or Visit the greatest net benefit, he added. ships and more trips. The plan for switching to soft line could drive over the fuel-filled hoses. “We are going to put forth a proj- transfer would involve cleaning and According to Crowley informa- ect that we know passes muster,” Crowley overland transfer capping the pipeline, instituting a tion, ramps encasing the fuel lines Sexauer said. “Our recommendation In other business, at a regular safety plan for administering the soft would allow vehicles to continue use will be in policy compliance.” meeting following the March 19 line transfer. of West F Street and West Second on Facebook The Deep-Draft Arctic Port Sys- work session, the Commission took Operation plans would include in- Avenue. tem study region focuses on the coast up a letter to the City and Port of specting the hoses certified to handle Nome from Crowley Petroleum Dis- the product, checking the length and of Alaska from the mouth of the th Kuskokwim River along the western tribution saying that Crowley wants cam locks, establishing procedural 35 Annual Shishmaref Spring Carnival to stop using a Crowley-owned contacts between port and Crowley coast of Alaska to Barrow and in- Hosted by Shishmaref Dog Mushers Association cludes St. Paul Island, St. George Is- buried pipeline. The pipeline leads personnel during transfers. land, Nunivak Island, St. Matthew from the marine header located at the Additionally, during transfers, Inner Harbor Dock to the East Tank Crowley would enclose the hose in +HUEHUW1D\RNSXN³7KH6KLVKPDUHI&DQQRQEDOO´ Island and St. Lawrence Island. Annual Spring Carnival Race The study, authorized under a Farm. Instead, Crowley wants to run industrial ramps, provide traffic man- 1970 resolution of Congress, is look- a soft fuel line (fat hose) over ground agement during fuel transfers, in- April 13-18, 2015 ing for a feasible solution that meets from the dock to the tank farm. cluding reflective equipment and the need for navigational improve- A Crowley-provided aerial photo safety cones, and provide “hose April 13: Drawing for Open Class Race ments along Alaska’s northern and shows the proposed route of the five- watch” personnel during the transfer. April 14-16: Open Class Race western coasts. inch hose from the water, eastward What sayeth the Commission? April 18: Run, Harness & Go, Awards Ceremony for “The current lack of moorage fa- across West F Street, turning north at “Not enough information. Table it.” Open Class Race and Run, Harness & Go. cilities in this vast area has lead to the tanks on the east side of F where Commission members had ques- West First Avenue runs into F Street, tions and misgivings about having Shishmaref Spring Carnival Basketball Tournament navigational efficiencies,” the study April 13– 18, 2015 report said. then going across the tank lot to cross the operation going on in the busy The study looked at the volume of West Second Avenue. port season in a busy part of town. The pipeline has been inspected The Port of Nome will invite Crow- For more information call S.D.M.A. @ (907)649-4821 ships and the number of trips into or email: [email protected] port. 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AlaskaAir.com/Club49 6 THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 REGIONAL THE NOME NUGGET Board of Game restricts harvests for two declining Arctic caribou herds By Laurie McNicholas reducing caribou harvest now, and to 6 percent annually, but from 2011 recommendations for a WAH popu- tions, the Bureau of Land Manage- The Alaska Board of Game unan- not waiting until things get worse,” to 2013, the population dropped by lation of 130,000 to 200,000 ani- ment, National Park Service, U.S. imously decided to restrict harvests Dau said. “I’ll bet we’ve had close to an average of 15 percent annually, mals. “We’re headed for Fish and Wildlife Service and other of the Western Arctic caribou herd 30 meetings between advisory com- Dau told the board. He said popula- preservative management and we entities. (WAH) and the Teshekpuk caribou mittee meetings, regional advisory tion models he has developed for the could be there right now,” Dau said. The WAH range includes wilder- herd (TCH) for the first time in 30 council meetings, villages meetings. WAH herd indicate the decline is “We’re not sure. We’ll find out this ness lands, wild and scenic rivers and years at a meeting on March 17 in It’s probably the most comprehen- likely to continue. summer. We’re planning to photo- a national wildlife refuge. Anchorage. sive outreach that I’ve been a part of “We have less than half as many graph the herd in July. And in just a Dau pointed out two large areas of The board adopted Proposal 202 in my career in Region 5.” caribou as we had in 2003, but peo- few years we could be below that BLM land and state land on the map with amendments approved by mem- ple are still taking what they took be- and approaching critical manage- where predator control can take place bers of its Western Alaska advisory New harvest regulations fore because they can still get them,” ment.” if BLM is willing to work with the committees at a stakeholders’ meet- The following regulation changes Dau said. He explained that as the state as the agency has done in the ing held the previous evening. apply to the entire range of the WAH WAH population declines, hunters Predator control needed past. Caribou censuses conducted by and THC: are taking a higher and higher pro- Dau said weather is the primary the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game 1. Change the nonresident bag portion of the herd every year even reason for the WAH population de- Teshekpuk herd concerns in July 2013 showed a WAH popula- limit to one bull per year. though the harvest level remains cline in recent years. Warmer win- Lincoln Parrett of Fairbanks, tion of 235,000 animals, a 27 percent 2. Prohibit the harvest of cows by flat. “The average to about 2011 was ters cause icing (rain on snow) events ADF&G biologist for the Teshekpuk decline since 2011 and a 50 percent nonresident hunters. 3 percent and 4 percent of the herd that can prevent caribou from reach- caribou herd, said abundance esti- drop from 2003 to 2013. 3. Reduce the nonresident cari- every year,” he said. “In the past ing lichen under snow and result in mates for the herd peaked at 68,000 The TCH population count totaled bou season to Aug. 1-Sept. 30. In three years that’s gone up to 5.5 per- starvation. Despite the change in the in 2008 and then rapidly declined. 32,000 caribou in 2013, a 42 percent some areas a non-resident season cent.” winter range, the surviving caribou The TCH population was estimated herd reduction since 2011 and a 53 may be announced within this pe- The regulatory changes in Pro- are still fat, Dau said. He showed the at 55,000 in 2011, 32,000 in 2013, percent decline since 2008. riod. The board also adopted an posal 202 are derived from a cooper- board a photo taken last fall of a fat and department models predict a The WAH migrates over a amendment allowing a nonresident ative plan for conservative bull and said he has pictures of thou- population of less than 25,000 for 140,000 square mile area that in- caribou season of July 15-Sept. 30 in management developed by the West- sands of bulls that look just like him. 2015, he added. cludes the Seward Peninsula and is a portion of Unit 26A. ern Arctic Caribou Herd Working “The hunters I talk to get fat cari- Parrett displayed graphs showing bounded by the Arctic Ocean, the 4. Prohibit the harvest of calves Group for a WAH population of bou,” he added. an adult female mortality rate near 30 lower Yukon River and the trans- by all hunters, both resident and non- 200,000 to 265,000 animals. The Dau said ADF&G staff heard a percent in in the last two years. He Alaska pipeline. resident. working group has 20 voting repre- strong need for predator control ex- said the tremendous mortality rate The indigenous people in commu- 5. Eliminate the same day aerial sentatives of communities and user pressed by villagers during discus- was largely weather driven. He used nities within its range depend on the caribou hunt in Unit 22. groups dependent on the WAH. The sions of the WAH population another graph to point out a calf pro- herd as a staple food source. Resident open seasons for bull group makes regulatory or policy decline. The board received requests duction rate of only 28 percent in The TCH is an important subsis- caribou and for cow caribou are dif- recommendations to the Alaska for predator control from advisory June 2014. “This is a clear indica- tence resource to residents of the ferent for each game management Board of Game, the Federal Subsis- committee members in public testi- tion that this herd is nutritionally North Slope. The herd’s calving unit, and in some units the season is tence Board and federal agencies that mony. stressed,” he said. “There’s only been grounds surround Teshekpuk Lake, announced by emergency order. manage land in the WAH range. “I think weather started the de- one number that low recorded in the located about 80 miles east of Bar- In most units, the bag limits for The conservative management cline, and I think the role that preda- State of Alaska.” row. resident hunters are up to five bulls plan calls for voluntary reduction of tors are playing now is really Parrett said harvest will play an Jim Dau of Kotzebue, ADF&G bi- per day in open seasons, but calves cow harvesting. Dau said ADF&G different than it was 10 or 15 years increasing role in herd dynamics if ologist for the WAH, told the Board may not be taken, and up to five staff members promote that recom- ago,” Dau said. “I don’t think pred- the population decline continues. of Game that department biologists cows per day in open seasons, but mendation at all village meetings ators started the decline, but I think “Our ability to push harvest to the have discussed caribou population calves may not be taken. Additional they attend. The plan would limit the they’re having a huge effect now.” edge of what’s allowable […] is declines at village meetings through- restrictions apply in some units. The subsistence harvest of bulls to main- Dau said the board may need to going to take a different approach to out the range of both herds in the past new regulations will take effect July tain at least 40 bulls to 100 cows. consider intensive management hunt reporting and hunt manage- year. 1, 2015. Dau said a study he conducted last measures, and he showed them a ment,” he noted. “We’re going to “I can tell you that all the meet- October indicates the bull-cow ratio map he developed of land ownership need to change what we do, and ings I went to and all the information Decline may continue has dropped to that level. status within 95 percent of the WAH we’re going to need people to buy I got from people that attended the From 2003 to 2011 the WAH pop- The working group also has de- range. It depicts land areas owned into that.” other meetings—they all supported ulation declined at a rate of 4 percent veloped preservative management by the state, Alaska Native corpora-

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Bretwood-Higman is an avid tin- screens on their home computers called Ground Truth Trekking, kerer and loves make alterations. He gave the impression that McKittrick, which, according to the site, “is put considerable thought into their Bretwood-Higman, and the kids based on the belief that expeditions transportation devices, and outfitted were stranded out in the ocean. to see what’s on the ground help us the flat-bottom boats with remov- Bretwood-Higman says the fam- learn about important issues.” By able, and collapsible plastic runners ily is prepared for encounters with combining “ground truth” with “re- in hopes to improve tracking. bears. They have pepper spray, and searched truth” the site aims to com- A year ago, as Katmai recovered they carry a lightweight bear fence. bine adventure knowledge and from a broken leg, Bretwood-Hig- He plans on using solar energy to scientific background to bring forth man discovered the wonders of cast- keep all their electronic devices pow- conversations about environmental ing tape. He used that material to ered. issues. create stanchions for push sleds he “These trips give us an outlet to To follow the family’s progress, to had fashioned for the children. The what we are passionate about,” says find out more about environmental kids have the option to use their skis McKittrick. “We love to learn and issues affecting the state, or to pur- in the conventional manner, or they share.” chase one of McKittrick’s books go can be attached to the stanchions, To that end, the couple has partic- to www.groundtruthtrekking.org thus creating a sled. 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We accept the risk of discomfort, but not the risk of death.” Photo by Betsy Brennan McKittrick says the family carries STARTING AT THE FINISH – Adventure travelers Erin McKittrick, a DeLorme inReach locator that has Phone conferences and video chats are one thing... left, and husband Hig Bretwood-Higman start their journey at the Idi- texting capabilities. She likes the se- tarod finish line. The pair set out for Teller on Saturday with their young curity these devices provide, but said children Lituya, age four, and Katmai, age six. there are limits to the technology. On By Keith Conger red, pack rafts. They are using them a past hiking trip in Southcentral For three weeks Nome has been to haul much of their gear, and at that Alaska the family stopped to eat Sometimes the destination for snowmachiners, moment, Lituya. The rafts would lunch in the mud flats at low tide. bikers, runners and mushers, but for serve dual purpose should the family Members of their extended family you just need a family from Seldovia, Nome was encounter open water. became alarmed since the display the beginning of a different journey. boots on the On Friday, March 20 the family of four set out on a trip to Kotzebue ground. using the Iditarod’s Burled Arch on Nome’s Front Street as a starting point, not a finish line. Erin McKittrick and her husband Hig Bretwood-Higman are no strangers to wilderness trekking. The pair has been traveling together to re- mote places since they met at Carl- ton College in Minnesota in the late We can help reduce your travel costs 90’s. 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The “sled” will adventurous nature. be used for a dual purpose should the family encounter open water on McKittrick, 35, has a masters de- their three-month journey. gree in molecular biology. She is the author of several books, including “Small Feet, Big Land: Adventure, Home, and Family on the Edge of Alaska,” which was a winner of the 2014 National Outdoor Book Award Looking for Nurses for Outdoor Literature. Bretwood-Higman, 38, did his doctorate work in Geology, and is living in Nome employed by Nuka Research. He is working on several projects around the state. The nature of their em- who want to work ployment makes multi-month trips possible. The children have been taken out on an as-needed basis. in the backcountry since they were infants. Two years ago the family un- dertook a 800-mile, nearly four- month journey around Cook Inlet using hiking, skiing and pack rafting Norton Sound Health Corporation is building a PRN (as needed) as their modes of transport. They begin their current expedi- Nursing Pool. We would like to attract local Registered Nurses tion by following the outline of the Seward Peninsula coast to Teller. with experience in L&D, ED, Med-Surg, Long Term Care and/or Weather and winds could be factors in the family’s decision about their Clinic Nursing. We are also looking for Licensed Practical Nurses second leg, but the ultimate goal for to work as needed in our Clinic and Long Term Care Unit. that stretch is to ski and hike their way to Wales. From the western tip of continental North America the family hopes to travel to Shishmaref, Certified Nursing Assistants willing to work as needed are and perhaps the Serpentine Hot Springs, before concluding their ex- also encouraged to apply to be a part of our nursing pool. cursion in Kotzebue. The family headed out onto the Bering Sea ice off Nome’s West If you would be interested in working a couple of Beach on Friday just after noon. In lieu of customary plastic expe- shifts a month or be on a list to call in as needed dition sleds, Bretwood-Higman had fully inflated the group’s two bright please contact Kari Lyon at 907-443-3269. 8 THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 iditarod THE NOME NUGGET

Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom DOG LOT (top)— Iditarod dogs rest in the Nome dog lot after the race.

Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff HOME— Nome musher Aaron Burmeister leaves the chute together with his son Hunter after having finished the race in a career best third place. • Iditarod continued from page 1 Burmeister announced that he will tle with poor snow and warm winter havoc with Bryan Bearss’ race and conduct further studies. take some time off from racing to conditions for most of this season, forced him to scratch. Caught in the Lance Mackey, a four-time cham- stiff headwind, was tough on spend more time with his wife and but as soon as the race got underway, same wind event, Scott Janssen pion and lifelong dog driver, finished Burmeister’s dog team. Burmeister two young children, but that his bittercold temperatures plummeted scratched before Koyuk, leaving his the race in 43 position. rested his dogs for 5 hours and 25 brother Noah and his kennel partner to -50°F on the Yukon, making dog team parked on the ice. Lance Governor Bill Walker and his wife minutes in Koyuk. He said he spend Browning would continue racing. mushing and camping a tough chore. Mackey came upon the dog team, de- traveled to Nome to participate in the the rest of the runs, happy talking He also reflected on the historical Burmeister said coming first into vised a plan to hitch them to his dog awards banquet at the Rec Center on them, cutting snacks into thumbsize importance of this year’s race route. Huslia was an unforgettable experi- team, and drove the two teams with Sunday, honoring the mushers and bites to make snacking more alluring Due to poor snow conditions in the ence as he heard singing and cheer- 21 dogs up to Koyuk. Mackey had a the state sport with their presence. and he said he spent rests sleeping Alaska Range and other southern ing from a mile away. Traveling by rough race himself as he had suffered Awards handed out included the with the dogs on the straw rather than parts of the Iditarod Historic trail, the dog team into a community that is from the bitter cold that aggravated coveted Leonard Seppala Humani- in checkpoints. By the time they left race committee decided to reroute steeped in mushing history and the his own health challenges. Jason tarian award going to Nicolas Petit. White Mountain, Burmeister’s team the race trail for a Fairbanks restart home of legendary mushing families Mackey, also running the race, de- Aaron Burmeister received a slew of had the spunk back and they cruised and lead the race along the Tanana like the Vents, the Huntingtons and cided to stick with his brother and awards, including the NAC Herbie in less than three hours from Safety River, up the Yukon to Galena and the Attlas was something was a once- help where he could. But then Nayokpuk Memorial Award, the into Nome. At the finishline, into Huslia and Koyukuk. From there in-a-lifetime experience. Burmeister tragedy struck twice. Early on in the Bristol Bay Native Corp. Fish First Burmeister was greeted by his fam- it followed the traditional route to declared his 24-hour layover there. race, a dog named Wyatt in Lance Award (first into Kaltag) and the ily, his brother Noah and his kennel Nulato, Kaltag, Unalakleet and up When he arrived in Koyukuk, he in- Mackey’s team died. According to Wells Fargo Gold Coast Award. partners Tony and Maryanne Brown- the coast to Nome. tended to mush through, but then Chief Veterinarian Stuart Nelson, a Rookie of the Year went to Norwe- ing. Ironically, the mushers had to bat- stopped to pay his respects to village gross necropsy was performed, but gian Thomas Waerner. The Sports- Elders and mushers there. This left a no abnormalties were found. Then, manship award went to Lance big impression as village elders later between Elim and White Mountain, Mackey. The mushers voted that stated that the tracks of many others his dog named Stiffy suddenly died. Jason Mackey deserved the who come and go have been blown Again, a press release from the Chief Musher’s Choice Award. The Golden over and filled with snow, but Veterinarian said that gross necropsy Harness award went to Dallas Aaron’s tracks remain fresh and deep results showed some abnormalties, Seavey’s lead dog “Reef”. The in their minds. but that the cause of death could not checkpoint of Huslia received the Along the coast, storms wreaked be determined. The veterinarians will Golden Clipboard Award.

Photo by Diana Haecker NOME MUSHERS— Libby Riddles, first woman to win the Iditarod in 1985, congratulates Aaron Burmeis- ter on his third place finish.

Photo by Diana Haecker BEST LEAD DOG— Allikz Seavey holds Reef, her uncle Dallas Seavey’s Golden Harness Award winning lead dog.

Photo by Diana Haecker DOGS AND DANCERS— The Nome-St. Lawrence Singers and Dancers greet local musher Aaron Burmeister and his team as they reached Nome Photo by Nils Hahn on Wednesday morning. SURE IS TRANSPORTATION— Alan Stevens mushes his dogs on the sea ice on his way to the finish line. THE NOME NUGGET iditarod THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 9 Iditarod veterinarian crew quietly ensures safety of canine athletes

By Keith Conger tled down to three or four. Vets are He said that great care is taken to the safety and well being of the dogs. said Nelson, “we were still able to The finish line chute at the end of leapfrogged as the race progresses. forge relationships between mushers “Even though there are no rules that perform over 12,000 hands-on exams the Iditarod sled dog race can be a “He (Nelson) is a remarkable in- and veterinarians. Their conversa- state every dog must have a hands- during this race.” busy place. dividual,” said first-year volunteer tions at each checkpoint help ensure on examination at every checkpoint,” As racers make their way up the veterinarian Ron Hallstrom. “It is snowy ramp to the iconic Burled hard to visualize someone else doing Arch they are often swarmed by a all the things he does.” mob of family members, race offi- Hallstrom, who runs a private cials, checkpoint volunteers and practice in Virginia, was convinced media personal. by a veterinarian friend to sign up for Most of the people that comprise this year's race. While taking a break this hive of activity have fancy, offi- on Saturday afternoon at the Iditarod cial-looking badges dangling from Headquarters after two weeks on the their necks, and are decked out in trail, Hallstrom explained that usu- brightly-colored parkas adorned with ally there are four new vets added to ornate, embroidered patches. the team, but this year there were 10. One person, however, slips in and The 2015 Iditarod acted as a sort out of the crowds. He shows no offi- of “homecoming” to Alaska for the cial markings, is clad in dark, nonde- 66-year old Hallstrom. In 1973 he script clothing, and wears a black summited Mount McKinley with mushers hat that all but conceals his climbing luminary Ray Genet, and identity. Stewart Nelson, Chief Vet- was flown to the mountain by avia- erinarian of the Iditarod, furtively tion legend Don Sheldon. slips in to receive the official dog For his first Iditarod, Hallstrom logs that each musher carries was part of a veterinarian team in throughout the race. He checks dogs Ruby. After all the mushers had as he makes his way down the gang passed through that checkpoint he line, and then vanishes, heading for was flown to Koyuk. He enjoyed the dog lot staging area ahead of each learning about the unique culture of team. the people in Koyuk and appreciated Nelson, a notable author on sled eating caribou stew, beluga whale dog care, manages a large troop of and dried fish. volunteer dog care specialists. Hallstrom’s work with police ca- Speaking at the finish line as he nines in Norfolk, Virginia makes him waited for one of the mushers on Sat- familiar with working dogs. “But Photo by Keith Conger urday, March 21, the long time Idi- these dogs are different than what I PHYSICAL EXAM— First-year Iditarod volunteer veterinarian Ron Hallstrom of Virginia, examines one of tarod veterinarian said he coordinates regularly see. They are like ultra- Dallas Seavey's dogs in Koyuk on Monday, March 16. Hallstrom is one of 55 vets that volunteered their serv- a group of 55 veterinarians and an- marathon runners. I know dogs, but ices for this year's race. other 10 or so technicians. these dogs are a different ball game,” Forty-five of his vets supply serv- Hallstrom said. ices at checkpoints along the trail, To help rookie volunteers become while 10 help with the dogs that attuned with the demands of the race, mushers drop from their teams dur- they are paired with Iditarod veter- ing the race. ans. Hallstrom explained that new re- There are also vet techs at the two cruits must attend a three-day class main dog drop hubs. Unalakleet is prior to being sent out on their first one of the hubs. This year, with the assignment. The presenters for the race starting in Fairbanks, the second class are some of the top vets in the hub was in Galena, instead of Mc- country and include experts in the Grath. The vet techs also facilitate field of emergency medicine, toxi- the mandatory pre-race examination cology, and orthopedic surgery. that each dog must receive. The highpoint of Hallstrom’s ex- Nelson spent his first nine years perience came last week. A storm with the race as a volunteer trail vet. down the coast caused mushers to Then, 20 years ago, he was asked to pile up in Shaktoolik. When the assume the position of Chief Veteri- winds abated, mushers came to narian. When not in Alaska, Nelson Koyuk in waves, one after another. spends time in northern Idaho as a re- He and his veterinarian partners lief vet in various clinics. He said his worked for nearly 10 hours straight Iditarod duties are so extensive he is servicing the unusually heavy vol- unable to operate a regular practice. ume of teams. Nelson explained that during the “Mushers are very attuned to their early stages of each Iditarod, before animals,” said Hallstrom reflectively. racers get spread out, six or seven “Every one of them has been ex- vets manage a checkpoint. During tremely conscientious in their care.” Photo by Diana Haecker the later stages, this number is whit- Nelson echoed those sentiments. WHICH WAY TO NOME?— Tom Ellanna runs the Safety Roadhouse checkpoint during the Iditarod.

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Rayna Buck- Raayyna is a first generaattion college student with a family and Nassuk, community thaatt motivaattes her to do well. ToTo complete her WWhhittee Mountain biology degree ahead of schedule, Raayyna plans to remain in Fairbanks to take summer classes. “Raayyna is dedicaatted and Majoring in Biologyy,, Univveersittyy of Alaska highly dependaabble,” NSEDC fisheries biologist Ashley Brown FFaairbanks said. “She’s a hard worker and we look foforward to seeing her accomplish her goals and use her talents to benefit the region..” 2014 NSEDC Fisheries Scholarships & TrTraining - our greatest TTeechnician Photo by Diana Haecker 2014-2015 NSEDC investment. NSEDC can help you TOP DOG— Twentynine year Iditarod veteran, and the Chief Iditarod scholarship recipient reach your goals - visiit nsedc.com. Veterinarian Stuart Nelson performs a routine end-of-race check on one of race rookie Justin Savidis's dogs at the finish of the 2015 Iditarod. 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 regional THE NOME NUGGET All Around The Sound

New Arrival into the world. Mary Lou weighed Gail Phillips She has been an elected public of- a clerk in a drug store. Phillips is also 7lbs 9 ounces and was 21 inches inducted in Hall of Fame ficial, a consultant, small business a wife and mother of two girls and On Friday February 13, 2015 at long. The Alaska Women's Hall of owner, mining company working grandmother of two. She has and is 6:16pm in Anchorage's Alaska Na- Fame recently inducted former partner, high school and community serving on a number of organizations tive Medical Center, Dion Williams Nome resident Gail Phillips into the college teacher, airline employee and boards of directors. and Kallie King welcomed their Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame at a daughter Mary Louise Williams ceremony on March 6, 2015 in An- chorage. The purpose of the "Hall" is to honor the women who have shaped Alaska. Gail was honored for, among other achievements, her work in elected politics, public policy and community service. Born in Juneau, raised in Nome, she received her higher education in Fairbanks, represented Homer or the Kenai Peninsula for more than two decades in elected local and state po- litical positions, Phillips has lived throughout Alaska. Phillips, a life- long Republican, was president of Young Republicans in high school and college. A decade later she was elected state secretary of the Alaska Republican Party and, of course, ran for partisan office as a Republican. Gail Phillips was named one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Alaskans four times in a row. Phillips was elected majority leader of the State House, then twice elected speaker. Rep. Mike Navarre, Kenai Democrat, who served with Phillips, said: “she’s good at delegating, works by con- sensus and is very fair although she also has a bit of a temper. But she’s Across 68. One who endeavors to 1. Looks out for, maybe not heavy-handed.” persuade 6. Character Phillips’ life isn’t all politics. At 69. "Malcolm X" director 11. Backstabber 70. Store for future use (2 wds) the beginning of the great dog race, Mary Louise Williams 14. Malcolm ___, "Under the 71. Autocrats she was bitten by the Iditarod bug Volcano" author and has served as a volunteer at all 15. Full of roots levels and continues to do so. 16. "I" problem Down Seawall 17. Criminal law negotiation (2 wds) 1. "The Sound of Music" backdrop 19. Animal house 2. Tree trunk 20. Soap, e.g. 3. The America's Cup trophy, e.g. NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT ficers found that no assault had occurred that filed and the investigation is ongoing. night, but one of the individuals reported a belated 1:08 p.m., Nome Police Department Officer was 21. Narrow loincloth (hyphenated) 4. Blue eyes or baldness, e.g. MEDIA RELEASES assault. A suspect has been identified and the in- dispatched to the east side of town for a report of 23. Compact 5. Person devoted to luxury and 03/16/2015 through 03/22/2015 vestigation is ongoing. a non-injury collision involving a four wheeler and 12:38 p.m., NPD received a report from a con- a pickup truck. Bobbi Miller was cited for Driver to 26. Blood carrier pleasure Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- cerned citizen stating that she has received multi- Exercise Due Care to Avoid Collision and Driving 27. 30-day mo. 6. "To ___ is human ..." suance of citations or the act of arrest does ple calls from an intoxicated woman asking for continued on page 11 30. "Cast Away" setting 7. Deck (out) not assign guilt to any identified party. help from a blocked number. A report has been During this period there were 274 calls for 31. Bridge toll unit 8. Sub sandwich service received at the Nome Police Commu- 32. Traction aid 9. "Miss ___ Regrets" nications Center. 107 (39%) involved alcohol. There were 4 arrests made with 4 (100 percent) 34. Breathe hard 10. The way we word alcohol related. 36. "Hamlet" has five 11. Changed the course of NPD responded to 12 calls reporting intoxi- Johnson CPA LLC 39. Shakespeare tragey 12. Bond, for one cated persons needing assistance. 5 were re- manded to AMCC as protective holds; and 3 41. Severe mental deficiency 13. Island nation east of Fiji remained at the hospital for medical evalua- 43. Carbon compound 18. Brews tion/treatment. There were 15 ambulance calls and 1 fire calls Certified Public Accountants 44. Angelic ring of light 22. ___ Marin, Am. journalist during this period. 46. Crack 24. Beginning ********************************************************* 47. Bit of dust 25. Oolong, for one Mark A. Johnson, CPA 49. Arabic for "commander" 27. #1 spot MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 00:29 a.m., Nome Police Department Officers 51. Conk out 28. Agenda conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was ex- 52. Flavor 29. Payback hibiting signs of an intoxicated driver. Upon con- For ALL your accounting needs! 54. Delicately beautiful 31. Store convenience, for short tact, the driver was found to be sober and did not know the speed limit on the roadway. The driver 56. Recluse 33. Flowering was released from the scene without further inci- Please call for an appointment. 58. Inexpensive and possibly 35. A Judd dent. 00:35 a.m., NPD Community Service Officer re- shabby 37. Conical Native American tent sponded to a business on the west side of town 62. A.T.M. need (var. spelling) on the report of an intoxicated male who was be- coming aggressive towards other patrons. Upon 63. Drunken festivity 38. Fill arrival, the male was identified as Chris Mueller • Business and personal income tax preparation 66. Balaam's mount 40. Not just "a" and he was observed to be highly intoxicated. 67. ___ Bowl 42. Various plants with an edible Mueller left the premises upon request and was and planning given a DOLP warning. Mueller denied trans- root, tuber or underground pod portation, as he lives a short walking distance Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services 45. Grassland away. No further action was needed. • Previous Puzzle Answers 04:48 a.m., NPD Officers responded to a resi- 48. ___ council on "Survivor" dence on the west side of town for the report of a • Financial statements 50. Ancient Andean highly intoxicated male that was unconscious out- side in the below-freezing temperature. Upon ar- 52. Calyx part rival, Officers contacted Marvin Okleasik, whom 53. Come to mind was provided transportation to the Norton Sound 54. Lure Regional Hospital for medical evaluation and once medically cleared, he was transported to AMCC 55. A long time on a T-47 Hold. 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 57. Basic unit of money in Western 05:05 a.m., NPD received a call from a third party regarding a possible physical altercation out- (907) 443-5565 Samoa side of a business on Bering St. Upon arrival, of- 59. Aquatic plant 60. Dock 61. Boat propellers 64. "The Sweetheart of Sigma ___" 65. ___ Solo of "Star Wars" Winter Products LED Collar Lights Pet Safe Ice Melt Dog Booties Dog Jackets Dog Beds Straw

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continued from page 10 Sound Regional Hospital for medical clearance at a residence on the west end of town. One indi- tions. Joy was released on scene; Johnee was was awake, and denied any medical treatment. and then was remanded to AMCC for a Title 47 vidual was transported to NSHC by NVAD; the transported to a family member’s home, and left in Scott was provided transportation to the NEST hold. other was brought to NSHC by an officer. This in- the care of a sober adult. shelter. During that same call, Al Koonooka was without a Valid License. She was released on 3:22 p.m., NPD received a report of damage to vestigation is still ongoing. 3:55 p.m., NPD received a report of a physical al- observed consuming alcohol outside a licensed scene without further issue. their property on the east end of town. Officers 4:56 a.m., NPD conducted a traffic stop on the tercation on the west side of town. The altercation promise. He was later contacted, and issued a ci- 2:15 p.m., NPD Community Service Officer re- made contact with the reporting party and a report west end of town. The driver, Melody Smith, was was found to be unfounded at that time. During tation for Public Consumption of Alcohol. He was sponded to the sea wall on the west side of town was taken, the investigation is ongoing. given a verbal warning for Expired Registration and the same call for service, Anthony Gandia was released on scene. on the report of intoxicated male sleeping on a 4:17 p.m., NPD came into contact with Martin Taillight Requirement. Ms. Smith was released at found to be in violation of his Conditions of Release 11:42 p.m., NPD conducted a traffic stop on the snow bank. Joseph Kakik was contacted, and ob- Okpealuk during a patrol on the west end of town scene; no further police assistance required. and was arrested for VOCR. Gandia was re- west end of town; Officers gave Dwight Amaktoo- served to be highly intoxicated. Kakik stated he felt and he was given a DOLP warning, no further ac- 5:34 a.m., NPD received a report of a disturbance manded to Anvil Mountain Correctional Facility and lik a warning for a broken real tail light, no further cold and due to the unknown timeframe that he tion taken. at an apartment complex on the west end of town. held on $1, 000 bail. action taken. had been exposed to the elements, he was trans- 5:38 p.m., NPD came into contact with Marvin Both parties were contacted and the issue was re- 7:44 p.m., NPD received a report of an altercation ported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for Okleasik during a patrol on the west end of town solved by separation. No further police assistance on Front St. Involved parties had separated prior SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015 medical evaluation. and was given a DOLP warning, no further action was required. to arrival. Report taken from witnesses and video 00:51 a.m., NPD received a report of a domestic 3:27 p.m., NPD officer’s observed a small brown taken. 8:44 a.m., NPD received a report of a disturbance camera footage reviewed. Investigation is cur- dispute on the east side of town. Denise Akaran dog running in the middle of west Front St. dis- 5:53 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- on the east end of town. Officers arrived on scene rently ongoing. rupting traffic. The animal was followed to a resi- cated male refusing to leave an establishment on and warned the individual to not return to the re- 8:58 p.m., NPD Community Service Officer re- continued on page 13 dence on the east side of town. John Wellert was the west end of town. Officers came into contact ported residence, no further action taken. sponded to the west side of town on the report of contacted and issued an Animal at Large citation with Marvin Okleasik who was warned earlier in the 11:50 a.m., NPD conducted a traffic stop on the male passed out on the ground. Scott Walker was after he claimed ownership of the dog. night for DOLP, he was then arrested for being west end of town, a warning was given and the contacted and observed to be intoxicated. Scott 8:06 p.m., NPD received a report of an unruly Drunk on a Licensed Premises and transported to driver was released on scene. intoxicated individual causing a disturbance within Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical clear- 12:39 p.m., NPD received a report of a lost iPhone a residence on the east side of town. Upon arrival, ance and then remanded to AMCC, where he is 4 with a pink case; please contact us at 443-5262. the reporting party stated that the subject had gone held on $500 bail. If you find any missing items you may at any time to bed. Officers informed the reporting party to call 7:04 p.m., NPD received a report of an individ- drop them at Nome Police Department, 102 Greg Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle during National Nutrition Month® back if there were any further issues. ual who fell and cannot get up. NVAD responded to Kruschek Ave or call 443-5262 for an officer to re- 10:30 p.m., NPD officers conducted a traffic stop the east side of town. The individual was trans- spond to your location. Carrot Cake Cookies on a vehicle that had failed to come to a complete ported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital by 12:45 p.m., NPD received a request of a welfare Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD with Miller Health Consulting, LLC stop at a stop sign. The driver was given a verbal NVAD. check on an individual on the east side of town. Of- warning regarding the violation and was released 9:23 p.m., NPD conducted a traffic stop on a ficers made contact with the individual and all was on scene. four-wheeler on the west end of town. The driver safe and secure, the report was unfounded, no fur- Makes 32 cookies 11:09 p.m., NPD officers conducted a traffic stop was warned for failure to stop and released on ther action taken. Preparation Time: 20 minutes on a vehicle that had only one functional taillight. scene. 1:26 p.m., NPD received a request of a verbal dis- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes The driver indicated he was unaware of the faulty 10:42 p.m., NPD received a report of a stolen pute on the east end of town. Officers made con- Difficulty Level: Medium equipment and was given a verbal warning re- cell phone. This investigation is still ongoing. tact and was resolved by separation, no further garding the violation. The driver was released on action taken. scene without further issue. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 3:26 p.m., George Minix was given a DOLP warn- Ingredients: 11:38 p.m., NPD received a report of a possible 2:40 a.m., NPD received a request for assis- ing during a security check at establishment’s COOKIES: assault occurring at a residence on the east side of tance in getting belongings from a residence on the downtown. 4 cups carrots, shredded town. Upon arrival and interview of the multiple east end of town. The belongings were retrieved 3:57 hours, NPD conducted a traffic stop on the cup raisins subjects within the home; none indicated that an and returned to the rightful owner. No further po- east end of town. Anthony Shelp was given a warn- assault had occurred, but admitted to being fairly lice assistance was required. ing for an illegal turn on Front Street, and he was cup brown sugar, packed loud. All occupants were warned regarding the 2:53 a.m., NPD received a report of a distur- released on scene. cup olive oil noise, especially with respect to the late hour. bance on the west end of town. Officers contacted 4:09 p.m., NPD received a report of harassment 2 t. powdered lemon peel both parties involved. A female was transported to that has been occurring over time, NPD advised 1 t. vanilla TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 Norton Sound Regional Hospital and left in the the reporting party of the resources to utilize from 2 eggs 1:36 a.m., NPD Officers, while on routine patrol, care of the ER & BHS staff. No further police as- the Nome Trial Court System, no further action   observed a highly intoxicated male staggering sistance was required. taken. 2 cups whole-wheat flour down the middle of a street on the west side of 3:07 a.m., NPD received a report of a trespass 7:59 p.m., NPD received a report of a disturbance 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed     town. When officers attempted to contact the at an establishment on Front Street. One person on the west end of town. Officers contacted three 2 t. ground cinnamon      male, he fled on foot, leading officers into a li- was given a Drunk on License Premises Warning; individuals. The issue was resolved by separation; 1 t. nutmeg    censed premise. The male was identified as she was sent home in a cab along with one other no further police action was required. 1/8 t. cloves      Charles Alvanna and when informed that he was person. No further police assistance was required. 10:07 p.m., NPD officers responded to a report of under arrest, began physically resisting being 8:06 a.m., NPD received a noise complaint com- an intoxicated male needing assistance on the t. salt    placed in custody. Alvanna was eventually sub- ing from the east end of town. Officers arrived on west end of town, Officers made contact with the cup walnuts, chopped      dued, arrested and remanded to AMCC for Resist- scene and the individuals creating the noise were individual and the Adult Probation Office was noti-     ing Arrest, Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree leaving in a cab from the scene, no further action fied, also he was taken to Norton Sound Regional FROSTING:   ! "    and Drunk on Licensed Premises; where he was taken. Hospital for medical treatment and a report was 1 T. butter, softened !  held on $1,250.00 bail. 9:21 a.m., NPD received information about large taken, no further action taken. 2 oz. cream cheese, softened 1:50 a.m., NPD received a call from a resident equipment being transported on Center Creek Rd 11:56 p.m., NPD responded to a request from the    t. vanilla on the east side of town regarding an unknown to Nome Gold. Be advised to take caution if you NEST shelter for Al Wayne Koonooka needing # $ % t. cinnamon person at their door, pounding on it and ringing the see heavy equipment on the roadways! help. Officers made contact with him and trans- #  $  doorbell. Upon arrival, Officers contacted and 9:41 a.m., NPD received a report of an ATM alarm ported him to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for cup powdered sugar   $  identified the intoxicated male as 20-year old Grant going off at Wells Fargo on Front St, Officers made detox, no further action taken. Akaran. Akaran was transported to a residence he contact with the establishment and the building Directions: &  $  shared with several other individuals and was is- was safe and secure, no further action taken. FRIDAY, March 20, 2015 sued a Minor Consuming Alcohol citation. 1:00 p.m., NPD received a report of an assault on 2:11 a.m., NPD conducted a traffic stop on the west 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 9:42 a.m., NPD received a report of intoxicated a minor on the west end of town. Officers made end of town, Robert Cahoon was warned for tail- 2. Combine carrots, raisins, and cup brown sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes. male passed out in a bathroom at a place of busi- contact with the reporting party and a report was light requirement and released on scene, no fur- Strain liquid from carrots and raisins. ness on the west end of town; Officers arrived on taken, the investigation is ongoing. ther action taken. 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, a scene and removed the individual, no further ac- 2:04 p.m., NPD informed Building Maintenance to 2:17 a.m., NPD conducted a traffic stop on the cloves, and salt. Add olive oil, lemon peel, vanilla, eggs, and strained tion taken. secure the door on Swanberg dredge, no individu- west end of town, Robert Spitzers was warned for carrots and raisins to dry mixture. Mix until well combined. 10:20 a.m., NPD assisted a citizen with a stuck als were found inside and the building was se- a unsecured load, and released on scene, no fur- vehicle on the west end of town; it was safely re- cured. ther action taken. 4. Spray baking sheet with cooking oil or line with parchment paper. Scoop 1- covered; no further action taken. 3:20 p.m., NPD received a report of a disturbance 4:01 a.m., NPD responded to a report of an intox- T. rounds of dough onto sheet. Spread dough out evenly, giving room to 11:01 a.m., NPD impounded a black dog that at the Visitor Center. Officers arrived on scene and icated male needing assistance on the east end of rise while baking. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Transfer to was unattended; the owner came to retrieve the the individuals left on officer arrival, no further ac- town. Officers made contact with Ward Kakoona cooling rack to cool completely. animal and was issued a citation for Unattended tion taken. and he was transported to Norton Sound Regional Animal, no further action taken. 4:47 p.m., NPD received a report of a vehicle that Hospital for medical treatment and then remanded 1:20 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- hit a fire hydrant on the west end of town and al- to AMCC for a Title 47 hold. cated group of people banging on an emergency most damaging another vehicle and citizen. Offi- 8:12 a.m., NPD received a report of a stolen vehi- © door to a building. Officers responded, but they cers are currently searching for the vehicle and the cle. The vehicle was located a short time after the were gone on arrival; no further action taken. investigation is ongoing. report was taken and returned to the owner. Crim- 1:23 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- 6:33 p.m., NPD received a report that an individ- inal investigation is currently ongoing. cated male in a residence on the North end of ual wanted to harm herself. Officers made contact 10:22 a.m., NPD received a report of a sexual as- town. Officers arrived to the residence and all was with her on the east side of town. She was taken to sault. Report was taken and criminal investigation safe and secure, report unfounded; no further ac- Norton Sound Regional Hospital and left in the is currently ongoing. tion taken. care of Behavioral Health Services. No further po- 3:41 p.m., while on routine patrol on the west side 2:57 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- lice action was required. of town, NPD Community Service Officer observed Church Services cated female passed out behind an establishment two females consuming alcohol on the sea wall. on the west end of town. An officer arrived on THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 Joy Annogiyuk and Johnee Seetot were contacted, scene and transported Joy Annogiyuk to Norton 1:26 a.m., NPD received a report of a disturbance and issued Public Consumption of Alcohol cita- Directory Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Aaron Cooper         Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m.         Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865 Pastor Charles Brower         Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Thrift Shop 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday: Thrift Shop 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wednesday: Faith Followers 5:45 to 7:30 pm Nome Covenant Church 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m.    ' #  $"#$% " Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. '#$" ! "$#'( Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295  "  "  $ !"  #(#!( Sunday: Worship 11 a.m.. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side "&" &"(##$  "$ River of Life Assembly of God 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333    " $ ' # " Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Last Sunday of each month Worship: 6:00 p.m. ! '"" "&  %$'$!!  Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Pastor Austin Jones   %"' " &" $""" '$)# St. Joseph Catholic Church   %! "$("*$)#"# $ Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. %!  '$"#$%+ Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room) Patients going to ANMC and want to see a Catholic priest please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of the Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-4870  Pastor Dan Ward Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 2.25.15 12 THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment

To ensure the safety of children who receive serv- For any questions, please contact the Human Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy QUALIFICATIONS: ices, Nome Eskimo Community will complete a Resources Manager, Cathy Lyon, at 907-443- (CEDS) through project coordination and grant ac- Criminal History Background Check on all appli- 9131 or by email to [email protected] tivities. 1. Must have two years experience working in de- cants considered for the Youth Services Director 3.26 velopment and community services in rural Alaska; position. BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 2. Prefer experience in community development 1.Provide project development and coordination and coordination in regional programs; Nome Eskimo Community is recruiting for two To be considered for employment, the report must assistance to the Community Planning and Devel- 3. Educational background in rural development (2) positions located in Nome, AK: be free of crimes involving sexual assault or sex- opment Department. (or related field); ual abuse of a minor, unlawful exploitation of a 2. Assist in providing technical assistance and 4. Demonstrated experience in providing technical • Subsistence Specialist: non-exempt, regular minor, indecent exposure, crimes of violence training to village IRA and Traditional Councils and assistance or training programs; full-time position. The pay range is $23.79/hour - against persons, and must show that the applicant staff to aid them in planning, developing and sub- 5. Working knowledge in the art of negotiation, in $26.78/hour (DOE). The application deadline for has not been convicted of a felony within the past mitting of grant applications for needed village pro- particular, between multiple agencies; the recruitment period is Friday, March 27, 2015 ten years. DIVISION: Community Services grams, services and facilities, and as needed 6. Experience in ToPS facilitation methods a plus; at 5:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT: Community Planning managing awarded grants. Native preference per Public Law 93-638 & Development (CPD) 3. Assists village planners, environmental coordi- Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 • Youth Services Director: non-exempt, regular JOB TITLE: Community Development nators, and other Tribal staff in researching sus- (Approved 3/6/15) full-time position. The pay range is $26.78/hour - A full copy of the job descriptions and an employ- Specialist tainability strategies. $30.14/hour (DOE). The application deadline for ment application can be obtained from the Nome POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time 4. Work with tribal entities and other community Interested individuals may contact Human Re- the recruitment period is Friday, April 3, 2015 at Eskimo Community Website www.necalaska.org EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt organizations to coordinate staff training and tech- sources with questions at 907-443-5231. For a 5:00 p.m. or from the Nome Eskimo Community Office at PAY SCALE GRADE: 12-13-14 ($25.57 to $33.36) nical assistance in understanding, program devel- full copy of the job description please see our 200 West 5th Avenue. DOE opment, advocacy, program management, and website or contact HR REPORTS TO: CPD Program Director grant conditions. Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s 5. Assist in coordinating annual grant writer train- website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting The Community Development Coordinator is ing with appropriate organizations and agencies. Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- responsible for the facilitation and coordination of 6. Assist CPD Program Director in the manage- tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re- regional initiatives, projects, trainings, and, when ment of CPD initiatives and activities. sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to appropriate, the development of multi-village grant [email protected] Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) proposals. The position is also responsible for as- is committed to providing quality health services sisting other CPD staff in the implementation of the 3.19-26 and promoting wellness within our people and environment. Legals Available position: qualified Prime Contractors to provide Design- Certified Nursing Assistant, Quyanna Care Center BREVIG MISSION NATIVE CORPORATION has Build Services for the development and con- begun its reconveyance program under section struction of up to 5 single family detached homes The City of Nome 14(c) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. in Brevig Mission, AK. PURPOSE OF POSITION: The reconveyances will be for the land around Assist professional nursing staff by performing simple treatments and re- BREVIG MISSION, Alaska, which was occupied BSRHA envisions that the selected Prime Con- CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE by individuals, who were 18 years of age or older, tractor’s Project Team will work with the owner lated bedside patient care as well as transporting patients and perform- or organizations on December 18, 1971, as either and designated agencies to develop and com- ing some clerical duties. O-15-02-07 An Ordinance Adopting Chapter 3.07 a (1) Primary Place of Residence, (2) Primary plete the project designs documents and con- of the Nome Code of Ordinances Place of Business, (3) Subsistence Campsite, (4) struction details, the scopes of work, the project Headquarters for Reindeer Husbandry, or (5) site budgets, project financing and other unknown EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CREDENTIALS: This ordinance (to establish marijuana regula- of a Non-Profit Organization. matters. BSRHA intends to partially finance the tions) had first reading at the regular meeting of project by utilizing the HUD “Title VI Indian Hous- Education Degree the Nome City Council on February 9, 2015 and Application forms and further information are avail- ing Services Loan Guarantee Program”. High School Diploma or equivalent was advanced to second reading/public able from Brevig Mission Native Corporation P.O. hearing/final passage at a regular meeting of the Box 84024, BREVIG MISSION, AK 99785, (907) The Project Team offered by a respondent shall Certified Nursing Assistant Training Council scheduled for February 23, 2015, which 642-3382 or email [email protected]. include, at least, the services of a highly experi- Experience General (Non-supervisory): was then rescheduled until March 2, 2015, at enced; Civil/Structural Engineer, Mechanical Ad- which time the ordinance was tabled until the reg- Applications will be accepted until October 1, ministrator, Electrical Administrator, Architectural 0 year(s) ular meeting of April 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM in 2015. Designer and an Energy Efficiency Expert. Supervisory: Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 102 Di- 3.19-26, 4.2 vision Street. Copies of the ordinance are avail- This is a qualifications based solicitation having 0 year(s) able in the Office of the City Clerk. a maximum 100 points possible in several cate- 3.26, 4.2-9 Invitation for Proposals gories of which Price and Native Preferences are Type: a part. The work to be performed under a con- Must have both general and supervisory experience if The Bering Straits Regional Housing Author- tract resulting from this RFP is subject to Section ity (BSRHA) is soliciting written proposals from 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Educa- indicated. tion Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e (b)) includ- Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc. ing applying preference to Native Alaska/America Indian, small, minority and Alaska State Certification as Nursing Assistant women-owned individuals and firms. Proposals from non-Indian owned individuals or firms are invited and encouraged. Starting pay $19.91 + DOE BSRHAʼs team will evaluate all proposals For an application, detailed job description or more information, please contact us: against established criteria and will enter into ne- [email protected] gotiation with the responsive Project Team Pro- posal having the highest score. (907) 443-4573 (907) 443-2085 fax A pre-proposal meeting has been scheduled www.nortonsoundhealth.org for 3:00 pm ADST on March 25, 2015 at the of- fice of BSRHA. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638 and Veteran Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, The BSRHA will receive sealed proposals, in trip- NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check for all positions. NSHC is a drug licate (one with original signatures), until 4:30 free workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass any pm, April 3, 2015. Proposals received after the of the pre-employment requirements will not be considered for a position. 2.26 deadline will not be considered. Proposals re- ceived by the deadline will be noted as received and Will Not be opened publicly.

Proposals are to be delivered to the Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority, PO Box 995, Nome, AK., 99762 or may be hand delivered to Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) the offices of BSRHA at 415 E. 3rd Ave., Nome. is committed to providing quality health services Proposals shall be sealed in a large envelope (separate from the mailing envelope), labeled and promoting wellness “2015 Title VI Housing Project for Brevig Mission within our people and environment. “and bear the proposer’s name and address. BSRHA reserves the right to reject any and/or all Available position: proposals or to waive any informality in the RFP continued on page 13 Environmental Services Supervisor

Department: Environmental Services Reports To: Environmental Services Manager JOB VACANCY NOTICE Purpose of Position: Supervise cleaning in assigned areas to maintain the facility in an Sitnasuak Native Corporation aseptic condition as required; Supervise the maintenance of hospital linen; Direct assigned employees, demonstrating leadership by providing is recruiting for executive personnel SITNASUAK work direction, motivation, training, assistance, performance evaluation NATIVE CORPORATION and corrective action. in the Nome Corporate office P.O. Box 905 • Nome, Alaska 99762 Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Job Title: President (907) 387-1200 • Fax (907) 443-3063 Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s Location: Nome, Alaska policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Salary: DOE Essential Functions: Duties: The President serves as SNC’s “ambassador” and, in cooperation with the Chairman and • Perform leadership functions including selection, scheduling, training, performance manage- CEO, represents SNC to shareholders, other Native corporations, Tribes and other organizations in the Native, ment and discipline; Instill passion in assigned staff for NSHC’s mission, vision, and values, pay- ing particular attention to the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment regional and state-wide communities, social and political organizations and local, state and federal agencies and • Demonstrate personal initiative and recommend changes and enhancements to the environ- public bodies. The President oversees and monitors the implementation of corporate policies and directives mental services work flow, efficiency, etc. adopted by the board of Directors (the “Board”) with respect to shareholder relations and the disposition and • Oversee and manage all cleaning within the hospital, to include but not limited to waxing, strip- ping, shampooing, vacuuming, sweeping, damp wiping, etc. according to established specialized selection of culturally-designated SNC lands.\ cleaning procedures Required Qualifications: • Assist with supervision of the laundry and linen staff in the absence of the Laundry Supervisor
SNC shareholder/descendant/spouse of shareholder with knowledge of Inupiaq values and Alaska Native • Oversee the sorting and disposal of contaminated and non-contaminated trash according to es- tablished procedures and Infection Control guidelines cultures and politics • Perform quality control of all equipment prior to the start of each shift for any malfunctions, noti-
Understanding and experience working with a corporate structure, board of directors, the Alaska Native Claims fying the manager and filling out a work request as required and ensure proper cleaning of equip- Settlement Act, the SBA 8(a) Program and government contracting, federal and state governing bodies and a ment after each shift • Ensure replenishment of daily supplies in assigned area and perform daily audits and record on historical understanding of the SNC region. audit checkoff lists Preferred Qualifications: • Perform other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.)
Starting Pay $23.32 + DOE Two year Associate’s Degree (A. A.) in Business Management or related field or Vocational Certificate may substitute for the AA Degree. Please fax your application to 907-443-2085.
Five (5) years of experience required in a senior or executive level management role. Or email to [email protected]. Closing date: Open Until Filled For additional information and to apply: Submit a completed Sitnasuak Native Corporation employment application, Please contact Jeanette Norris at 907-443-4530 letter of interest with detailed resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation online or submit to Cameron or email her at [email protected] to receive an application. Piscoya, HR Generalist at 387-1228 or email: [email protected] with questions. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and Sitnasuak Native Corporation is EEO Employer EEO/AA. Preference will be given to Sitnasuak shareholders/descendants and state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free Alaska Natives in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i). workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a Date Posted: 01/07/2015 pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. Revised: 1/28/2015 3.26 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 13 • Legals • Seawall Attn: Denise Barengo ther inspection revealed that an adjacent business further action was necessary at that time. continued from page 12 RE: Project 13-0505/ Electric continued from page 11 showed signs of being burglarized. The suspect 6:00 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxicated P.O. Box 1090 fled during contact. Contact was made with the male passed out in a business on Front St. The 200 West 5th Ave. process. was arrested for DV Assault IV and Harassment in business employee’s and the suspect was found male was identified through previous professional IFB and all required forms, wage determinations, the 2nd Degree. Akaran was remanded to Anvil to have unsuccessfully attempted entry into other contact and was placed on a 12-hour protective proposal rating factors and other information Copies of the Request for Proposals are Mountain Correctional Facility and held without locked portions of the building. The building was hold due to his level of intoxication after being may be obtained from the NEC Housing office. available at: bail. secured and investigation is ongoing. transported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for A site visit is optional. Each contractor is encour- 2:44 a.m., NPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehi- 4:38 a.m., while conducting a bar check on Front medical clearance. No further action necessary at aged to visit the project site prior to submitting a The Plans Room LLC cle operating with expired registration. The driver St, Officers were informed of an assault that had that time. proposal for a clear understanding of the scope 4831 Old Seward Hwy, Suite 202, Anchorage, Chris Aningayou was issued a citation for Operat- occurred at a local establishment a short time ear- 6:39 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxicated of work. Site visits may be arranged by contact- AK. 99503 ing Vehicle with Expired Registration. lier. All parties had been separated prior to con- female refusing to leave a business on Front St. ing NEC, at least 24 hours in advance. Phone: (907) 563-2029, Fax: (907) 562-0956 4:59 a.m., Nome Safety Patrol reported an intoxi- tact. Report was taken for assault, suspect was The female was contacted outside of the business For additional information regarding this IFB, Email: [email protected] cated individual unable to care for himself. The identified, and report will be forwarded to the Dis- and found unable to care for herself due to her contact the Housing Department at (907) 443- Website: www.theplansroom.com male was found to be under the age of 21 and was trict Attorney. level of intoxication. The female was placed on a 9120 issued a citation for MCA and taken to a safe place 5:14 a.m., NPD responded to Front St for a physi- 12-hour protective hold due to her level of intoxi- 3.26, 4.2 Electronic PDF proposals can be found on the for the evening. cal altercation. Suspect was identified and fled cation, after being transported to Norton Sound BSRHA website: www.bsrha.org. 5:27 a.m., NPD received a report of a domestic dis- scene. Report was taken for assault and charging Regional Hospital for medical clearance. No fur- pute on the east side of town. Investigation re- documents were forwarded to the District Attorney. ther action was necessary at that time. Limited hardbound copies of the Request for vealed that Sam Goldsberry had assaulted his 8:16 a.m., NPD responded to a report of an intox- 8:19 p.m., NPD received a report of a gunshot on Proposals may be obtained from BSRHA and girlfriend and he was arrested for DV Assault IV. icated male refusing to leave a residence on the Front St., which damaged a vehicle window. In- are reserved for distribution within the Bering Goldsberry was remanded to Anvil Mountain Cor- east end of town. Brian Campbell was warned for vestigation revealed that there was no firearm dis- Straits Region. rectional Facility and held without bail. Criminal Trespass, no further action taken. charged and a hockey puck had been thrown 5:25 a.m., NPD responded to a disturbance on the 2:37 p.m., NPD received a report of a stolen cell through the window of the vehicle causing the Technical questions pertaining to this project west end of town. Debra Okitkon was given a DC phone. Multiple suspects identified. Investigation driver side window to explode. The registered INVITATION FOR BIDS should be addressed to: warning and left the residence at her own will, no is ongoing at this time. owner was notified and their belongings in the ve- Shane Morris, Construction Manager BSRHA further action taken. 2:48 p.m., NPD responded a report of a motor ve- hicle were taken to their residence. Video footage Nome Eskimo Community is requesting writ- P O Box 995, Nome, AK. 99762 10:03 p.m., NPD Community Service Officer is- hicle accident at the airport, no injuries; a report was captured from a camera on Front St. and in- ten, lump-sum, fixed price proposals from quali- Phone: (907) 644-6633, fax (907) 644-6686 sued a DC warning for Joe Kakik during a security was taken. vestigation is ongoing at this time. fied licensed and insured contractors for the Email: [email protected] check at the NEST Shelter, no further action taken. 5:13 p.m., NPD responded to a report of a domes- 8:48 p.m., NPD prepared to escort the “Red Plumbing work in a residential home located on 3.26, 4.2 11:35 p.m., NPD responded to an intoxicated male tic dispute on Front St. Investigation revealed a Lantern” to the finish line! East 5th Street. Nome Eskimo Community will passed out on a snow machine on the east end of verbal altercation only and both parties were sep- 10:25 p.m., NPD responded to a disturbance at the accept written proposals until 12:00 pm (noon) town, Walter Ahkpuk was transported to the NEST arated. No further action was necessary at that NEST shelter, Mike Saclamana was issued a local time, on Monday April 6, 2015. Proposals shelter, no further action taken. time. warning for disorderly conduct, no further action should be submitted to: 5:39 p.m., NPD responded to a report of a do- taken. Nome Eskimo Community SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015 mestic dispute on the east side of town. Investi- Attn: Denise Barengo 2:53 a.m., NPD observed a suspicious person be- gation revealed a verbal altercation only. No RE: Project 13-0505/ Plumbing hind a business on Front St while on patrol. Fur- P.O. Box 1090 200 West 5th Ave. IFB and all required forms, wage determinations,     INVITATION FOR BIDS proposal rating factors and other information may be obtained from the NEC Housing office.  Nome Eskimo Community is requesting writ- A site visit is optional. Each contractor is encour- ten, lump-sum, fixed price proposals from quali- aged to visit the project site prior to submitting a    fied licensed and insured contractors for the proposal for a clear understanding of the scope ELECTRIC work in a residential home located of work. Site visits may be arranged by contact-  on East 5th Street. Nome Eskimo Community ing NEC, at least 24 hours in advance. %9"@ABCD%EAFGA@@"DB!H9BIDHH9EAFICDEDPBCDH9@DHEDF9@%EDDIAF!QICD!D will accept written proposals until 12:00 pm For additional information regarding this IFB, (noon) local time, on Monday, April 6, 2015. contact the Housing Department at (907) 443- @%AFB!APPA!I!PDDRB!DIP!ICDQ!@@!GAFS Proposals should be submitted to: 9120. Nome Eskimo Community 3.26, 4.2  %55T&2B17441&9'42FD!EUD1V(A1) )1') Classifieds '4714&U1V))41&2)4&4V-WQ1P(304)04' )1&VX172B)4&9'   WANTED—Muskox horn, moose/caribou antler, old ivory, Eskimo artifacts. Call Roger 304-1048. 2/26/2015 tfn H%IDS  I'7V(%54&Y(3- MAMMOTH IVORY WANTED by honest and good ivory buyer, call David Boone 1-800-423-1945, email IADS 0S--   photos to [email protected] or text to 360-301-2350, thank you. @!B%IA!S B4VC&&B06' 1/8-4/8 3/26

Koyuk Native Corporation P.O. Box 53050 USDA Choice Beef Dakota Buffalo Koyuk, ALASKA 99753 Office (907) 963-2424 Fax: 963-3552 Bush Orders • Custom Cuts Store: 963-3551 Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annual meeting of shareholders Retail: 907-344-4066 • Wholesale: 907-349-3556 • Toll Free 800-478-3556 7521 Old Seward Highway, Ste.E • Anchorage, AK 99518 • Fax 907-522-2529 of Koyuk Native Corporation, will be held April 25, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at the Koyuk Community Hall, for the following purposes: 1. Election of four(4) Board of Directors PLEASE And the transactions of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. HELP 3.19-26,4.2-9-16 Adopt a Pet                      or make your                             donation                                                     today!                               !    "          # $ %   &  '                              AdoptDog afood, pet and cat get food, a FREE cat bag litter of anddog/cat other food donations when you adoptare  "      (   )* +,              - a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other donations are alwaysalways welcome welcome at at thethe Nome Animal Animal Shelter! Shelter!               #                  Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet     #           "               443-8538 or 443-5262                          # $ % 443-5212 or 443-5262  &  '                           #                . / 012+2      (33001 -         PO Box 72151    #    43)05 6,3 780+299 1)8) -     "            Shishmaref, AK 99772 S                       N 

NOTICE C

To: Shishmaref Native Corporation Shareholders From: Shishmaref Native Corporation Board of Directors SNC Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Date: March 28, 2015 Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: Shishmaref Community Hall

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held March 28, 2015 for the purpose of electing two (2) Board of   Directors and for transacting other business that may      "                       !   come before the meeting.                          "                           Registration will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.                      3.12-19-26 14 THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET Court

Week ending 3/20 Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of pro- State of Alaska v. Dan Pete (3/23/85); 2NO-14- hol in any dry or damp community; Any stated ID main in effect. Civil bation in the original judgment remain in effect. 667CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Criminal issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying re- State of Alaska v. Doreen Lockwood (8/10/75); Subsistence Placers, LLC v. Pioneer Marine Min- State of Alaska v. Luke Topkok (7/8/88); 2NO- Mischief III; Filed by the DAs Office 3/18/15. striction until the restriction expires; Shall not have 2NO-14-731CR Assault 4; DV; Date of Violation: ing, INC; Civil Superior Ct 13-831CR Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; State of Alaska v. Michael Duane Arriaga alcohol in her residence; Shall not enter or remain 11/15/14; 60 days; Credit for time served; No ad- Seneca One, LLC v. Ahkinga, Lenora; Superior ATN: 114192261; Violated conditions of probation; (1/30/67); 2UT-14-112CR CTN 001: Assault 4; on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject ditional time remaining; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 Court Misc Petition Probation extended to 3/18/17; Suspended jail Date of Violation: 8/1/14; 90 days, 90 days sus- to warrantless breath test by any peace officer with per case, due not to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Johnson, Derek v. Lockwood, Jamie; Civil Protec- term revoked and imposed: 5 days, consecutive; pended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, due probable cause to believe she has consumed al- Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this tive Order All other terms and conditions of probation in the not to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Sur- cohol. court within 10 days. Small Claims original judgment remain in effect. charge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must State of Alaska v. Elliot Eakon, Jr. (7/20/79); State of Alaska v. Lesley Summer Ellanna Alaska Prepaid Card, LLC v. Penn, Edna; Small State of Alaska v. Luke Topkok (7/8/88); 2NO- be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, Judgment and Commitment; CTN: 001: Attempt (6/21/93); 2NO-14-326CR Notice of Dismissal— Claims Less Than $2500 13-959CR Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sen- AS11.41.210(a)(1): Assault 2 – Injury w/Weapon, PTRP; PTR filed on 8/18/14; Filed by the DAs Of- Criminal ATN: 114192594; Violated conditions of probation; tenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall Intent; C Felony; Offense Date: 8/5/14; The fol- fice 3/20/14. State of Alaska v. John Koozaata (3/23/86); Probation extended to 3/18/17; Suspended jail be paid through this court within 10 days; Proba- lowing charges were dismissed: CTN 002: State of Alaska v. Leslie Summer Ellanna Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: term revoked and imposed: 5 days, consecutive to tion until 2/24/16; Shall comply with all court or- AS11.56.757(a)(misdB): Violate Condition of Re- (6/21/93); 2NO-14-545CR CTN 001: Assault 4; 113671395; Violated conditions of probation; Pro- all others; Must pay suspended $100 jail sur- ders by the deadlines stated; Subject to lease; Offense Date: 8/5/14; Defendant came be- Date of Violation: 8/17/14; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: bation extended to 8/18/15. charge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other warrantless arrest for any violation of these condi- fore the court on (sentencing date) 3/19/15 with 002; 360 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended State of Alaska v. Wagner Mokiyuk (4/25/94); terms and conditions of probation in the original tions of probation; Shall commit no violations of counsel, PD James Ferguson, and the DA pres- 360 shall be served with defendant remanded im- 2NO-14-500CR Dismissal; Count I: Poss Home- judgment remain in effect. law; Shall not possess, consume alcohol; Subject ent; CTN 001: 5 years flat; Police Training Sur- mediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per brew Ingred in Dry Area, Wagner Mokiyuk – 001; State of Alaska v. Luke Topkok (7/8/88); 2NO- to warrantless breath test by any peace officer with charge: The defendant shall pay the following case, due not to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Filed by the Office of Special Prosecutions 14-742CR Assault 4; DV; Date of Violation: probable cause to believe he has consumed alco- surcharge to the court pursuant to AS 12.55.039 Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this 3/17/15. 11/19/14; 150 days, 90 days suspended; Unsus- hol; Subject to warrantless search of residence for within 10 days: CTN 001: $100 (Felony); Initial Jail court within 10 days; Court recommends LSSAT State of Alaska v. Wagner Mokiyuk (4/25/94); pended 60 days shall be served with defendant re- alcohol, upon probable cause; (3/20/15 redistrib- Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to Program. 2NO-14-799CR Judgment and Order of Commit- manded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail uted, not DV). a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve State of Alaska v. Lesley Ellanna (6/21/93); ment/Probation; Plea: Guilty; Plea Agreement: Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, State of Alaska v. Michael Arriaga (1/30/67); a term of imprisonment; Therefore, the defendant 2NO-14-730CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Yes; CTN 001: AS04.11.010(a)(fel): Sell Alcohol Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per 2UT-14-112CR CTN 002: Reckless Driving; Date immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge VOCR; Filed by the DAs Office 3/20/15. w/o License – Dry Area; C Felony; Offense Date: case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if proba- of Violation: 8/1/14; 120 days, 110 days sus- of $100 per case to the Department of Law Col- State of Alaska v. Lesley Ellanna (6/21/93); 12/18/14; Defendant came before the court on tion is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- pended; Report to Nome Court on 4/30/15 at 1:30 lections Unit, Anchorage; AS 12.55.041(b)(1); DNA 2NO-15-35CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: (3/17) 2015) with counsel, Andrew Miller, and the rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; p.m. for a remand hearing; Fine: $1,000 with $0 Identification: If this conviction is for a “crime VOCR; Filed by the DAs Office 3/20/15. DA present; CTN 001: 24 months, 20 months sus- Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid suspended; Pay unsuspended $1,000 fine through against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035, or a State of Alaska v. Raisa Oozevaseuk (8/14/90); pended; Unsuspended 4 months shall be served through this court within 10 days; Probation for 2 Nome Trial Courts by 12/1/15; Initial Jail Sur- felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is Order to Probation Rejected; ATN: 113672979; Vi- after defendant serves his current federal sen- years, 3/18/17; Shall comply with all court orders charge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, An- ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registra- olated conditions of probation; Probation termi- tence; This sentence will be served consecutively; by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless ar- chorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per tion System when requested to do so by a health nated; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: Fines: The Defendant is fined as follows: CTN rest for any violation of these conditions of proba- case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if proba- care professional acting on behalf of the state and Balance of sentence imposed. 001: $10,000, Fine to be paid by 3/17/17; Police tion; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not tion is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- to provide oral samples for the DNA Registration State of Alaska v. Pauline G. Klementson Training Surcharge: The defendant shall pay the consume alcohol to excess (PBT .08 BAC); Men- rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; System when requested by a correctional, proba- (12/30/60); Disorderly Conduct; Date of Violation: following surcharge to the court pursuant to AS tal Health Treatment/counseling currently in place Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid tion, parole or peace officer; AS 12.55.015(h); Any 1/30/15; 10 days, 10 days suspended; Initial Jail 12.55.039 within 10 days: CTN 001: $100 ordered to continue. through this court within 10 days; Probation until appearance or performance bond in this case: is Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, (Felony); Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was ar- State of Alaska v. Marvin Okleasik (11/25/57); 2/24/16; Shall comply with all court orders by the exonerated. Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per rested and taken to a correctional facility or is Drunk Person on Licensed Premises; Date of Vio- deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for State of Alaska v. Tammy Rose Katchatag case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if proba- being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; lation: 3/17/15; 1 day, 0 days suspended; Initial Jail any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall (9/21/86); Dismissal; Count I: Assault in the Fourth tion is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- Therefore, the defendant immediately pay a cor- Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, commit no violations of law; Shall not possess, Degree, Chg. Nbr. 1; Count II: Violating Conditions rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; rectional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall consume or buy alcohol; Subject to warrantless of Release From a Felony, Chg. Nbr. 3; Filed by Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchor- be paid through this court within 10 days. breath test by any peace officer with probable the DAs Office 3/20/15. through this court within 10 days; Probation for 6 age; AS 12.55.041(b)(1); Suspended Jail Sur- State of Alaska v. Johnny R. Jemewouk, Jr. cause to believe he has consumed alcohol; Sub- State of Alaska v. Edward Soxie (6/22/92); months, 9/20/15; Shall comply with all court orders charge: Defendant is being placed on probation; (7/5/92); Judgment and Order of Commitment/Pro- ject to warrantless search of residence for alcohol, Criminal Trespass 2; Date of Violation: 2/14/15; 15 by the deadlines stated. Therefore, the defendant pay an additional $100 bation; Plea: Guilty; Plea Agreement: Yes; CTN upon probable cause. days, 0 days suspended; Report to Nome Court State of Alaska v. Justin Ahkinga (1/23/91); correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is 001: AS11.41.220(a)(1)(A): Assault 3 – Cause State of Alaska v. Carolyn Kava (7/28/60); 2NO- on 3/20/15, 1:30 p.m. for a remand hearing; Initial Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: suspended and must only be paid if defendant’s Fear Of Injury w/Weap; C Felony; Offense Date: 14-778CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Crim- Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Of- 112704552; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- probation is revoked and, in connection with the 6/25/14; The following charges were dismissed: inal Trespass; Filed by the DAs Office 3/20/15. fice, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 pended jail term revoked and imposed: 4 months; revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a CTN 002 and 003: AS11.41.230(a)(1): Assault in State of Alaska v. Carolyn Kava (7/28/60); 2NO- shall be paid through this court within 10 days. Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the correctional facility or jail time is ordered served; the 4th Degree – Recklessly Injure; CTN 004 and 14-781CR CTN 002: Violate Condition of Release; State of Alaska v. Alvin Amaktoolik (1/29/87); AGs Office, Anchorage. AS 12.55.041(c); DNA Identification: If this convic- 005: AS11.41.220(a)(1)(A): Assault 3- Cause Fear Date of Violation: 12/8/14; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: Fail to Reg As Sex Ofndr 2; Date of Violation: tion is for a “crime against a person” as defined in Of Injury w/Weapon; Offense Dates: 6/25/14; De- 001; 30 days, 30 days suspended; Release or bail 1/23/15; 35 days, 0 days suspended; CTS – Time AS 44.41.035, or a felony under AS 11 or AS fendant came before the court on 3/17/15 with conditions remain in effect until defendant reports served; Remanded immediately to AMCC; Initial 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide sam- counsel, Erin Lillie, and the DA present; CTN 001: to serve sentence; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Of- ples for the DNA Registration System when re- 24 months, 20 months suspended; Unsuspended case, due not to AGs Office, Anchorage; Sus- fice, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 quested to do so by a health care professional 4 months shall be served immediately; Police pended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. acting on behalf of the state and to provide oral Training Surcharge: The defendant shall pay the suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked State of Alaska v. Doreen Lockwood (8/10/75); samples for the DNA Registration System when following surcharge to the court pursuant to AS and, in connection, defendant is arrested and 2NO-13-833CR Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- requested by a correctional, probation, parole or 12.55.039 within 10 days: CTN 001: $100 taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training bation; ATN: 114195051; Violated conditions of peace officer; AS 12.55.015(h); Other: Defendant (Felony); Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was ar- Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court probation; Any time served in 2NO-14-731CR in will serve this sentence consecutively after com- rested and taken to a correctional facility or is within 10 days; Probation for 6 months, 9/20/15; excess of 60 days is credited to 2NO-13-833CR pleting his current federal sentence; Defendant will being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines otherwise, no action taken; All other terms and also forfeit any alcohol or yeast; Probation for 3 Therefore, the defendant immediately pay a cor- stated; Shall not possess, consume or buy alco- conditions of probation in the original judgment re- years; General and Special Conditions of Proba- rectional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to tion set, as stated in order; Bonds: Any appear- the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchor- ance or performance is this case: No bail. age; AS 12.55.041(b)(1); Suspended Jail Sur- State of Alaska v. Larry Sherman (4/13/80); charge: Defendant is being placed on probation; 2NO-13-91CR Order to Modify or Revoke Proba- Therefore, the defendant pay an additional $100 tion; ATN: 111177657; Violated conditions of pro- correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is CALL FOR SUBSTANTIAL NEW INFORMATION bation; No action taken; All other terms and suspended and must only be paid if defendant’s conditions of probation in the original judgment re- probation is revoked and, in connection with the State of Alaska main in effect. revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a 2015 Beaufort Sea, North Slope, and North Slope Foothills Areawide Oil & Gas Lease Sales State of Alaska v. Larry Sherman (4/13/80); correctional facility or jail time is ordered served; 2NO-13-744CR Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- AS 12.55.041(c); DNA Identification: If this convic- bation; ATN: 114188409; Violated conditions of tion is for a “crime against a person” as defined in The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (DO&G), will offer all probation; No action taken; All other terms and AS 44.41.035, or a felony under AS 11 or AS conditions of probation in the original judgment re- 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide sam- available state acreage in the Beaufort Sea Areawide, North Slope Areawide, and North Slope Foothills main in effect. ples for the DNA Registration System when re- Areawide oil and gas lease sales areas, tentatively scheduled for fall 2015. State of Alaska v. Larry Sherman (4/13/80); quested to do so by a health care professional 2NO-15-141CR Assault 4; DV; Date of Violation: acting on behalf of the state and to provide oral DO&G requests substantial new information that has become available over the past year concerning 3/11/15; 90 days, 0 days suspended; Unsus- samples for the DNA Registration System when pended 90 days shall be served with defendant re- requested by a correctional, probation, parole or these areas. Based on the information received, DO&G will either issue supplements to the findings or manded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail peace officer; AS 12.55.015(h); Probation for 2 decisions of no substantial new information for these lease sales (AS 38.05.035(e)(6)(F)). Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, years; General, Treatment Conditions, Drug Con- Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall ditions, Weapon Possession, Victim Contact, and be paid through this court within 10 days. Search Conditions set, as stated in order; Bonds: The most recent Beaufort Sea Areawide final best interest finding was issued in 2009. The most recent State of Alaska v. Delbert Acoman (2/5/74); Any appearance or performance is this case: is ex- North Slope Areawide final best interest finding was issued in 2008. The most recent North Slope Amended Judgment; Assault 4; DV; Date of Viola- onerated. Foothills Areawide final best interest finding was issued in 2011. The latest supplement to the Beaufort tion: 10/30/14; 365 days, 200 days suspended; State of Alaska v. Dan Pete (3/23/85); 2UT-14- Unsuspended 165 days shall be served; Initial Jail 136CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Disor- Sea Areawide and the North Slope Areawide findings was issued July 14, 2011. No supplement has been Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs Office, derly Conduct; Filed by the DAs Office 3/18/15. issued for the North Slope Foothills finding. The findings and supplements are located at: Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall State of Alaska v. Dan Pete (3/23/85); 2NO-14- be paid through this court within 10 days; Proba- 661CR Judgment and Commitment; CTN: 001: tion for 2 years, 2/18/17; Shall comply with all court AS11.41.220(a)(5): Assault 3 – Committ Assault 4, dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Leasing/BestInterestFindings.htm orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- 2+ Convictions; C Felony; DV; Offense Date: rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions 10/10/14; The following charges were dismissed: of probation; Shall commit no violations of law, as- CTN 002 and 004: AS11.41.210(a)(1): Assault 2 – DO&G generally considers “substantial new” information to be published research, studies, or data saultive or disorderly conduct, of domestic vio- Injury w/Weapon, Intent; CTN 003, 006 and 007: directly relevant to the matters listed in AS 38.05.035(g) that have become publically available over the lence; Shall not possess, consume or buy alcohol AS11.41.220(a)(5): Assault 3 – Committ Assault 4, in any dry or damp community; Any stated ID is- 2+ Convictions; CTN 005: AS11.41.220(a)(1)(A): last year. sued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying re- Assault 3- Cause Fear Of Injury w/Weap; CTN 008 striction until the restriction expires; Shall not have and 009: AS11.61.118(a)(1): Harassment 1 – Of- How to Submit Information to DO&G alcohol in his residence; Shall not enter or remain fensive Contact w/Fluids; CTN 010: on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject AS11.61.210(a)(7): Misc/Weapons 4-Adult Pos- to warrantless breath test by any peace officer. sess At School; Offense Dates: 10/10/14; Defen- Please refer to the Online Public Notice website, dated March 20, 2015, and posted at: State of Alaska v. Lawrence Martin (10/2/57); dant came before the court on (sentencing date) http://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/ for more information and maps. Send substantial new 2NO-14-592CR Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- 3/18/15 with counsel, OPA Andrew Miller, and the information to: bation; ATN: 114196059; Violated conditions of DA present; CTN 001: 5 years flat; Police Training probation; No action taken; All other terms and Surcharge: The defendant shall pay the following conditions of probation in the original judgment re- surcharge to the court pursuant to AS 12.55.039 Best Interest Findings main in effect. within 10 days: CTN 001: $100 (Felony); Initial Jail State of Alaska v. Lawrence Martin (10/2/57); Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to Alaska Department of Natural Resources 2NO-15-37CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve Division of Oil and Gas Criminal Trespass 2; Filed by the DAs Office a term of imprisonment; Therefore, the defendant th 3/13/15. immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge 550 W. 7 Ave., Suite 1100 State of Alaska v. Lawrence Martin (10/2/57); of $100 per case to the Department of Law Col- Anchorage, AK 99501 2NO-15-140CR Violate Condition of Release; lections Unit, Anchorage; AS 12.55.041(b)(1); DNA Date of Violation: 3/11/15; 10 days, 0 days sus- Identification: If this conviction is for a “crime pended; Unsuspended 10 days shall be served against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035, or a or by e-mail: [email protected] with defendant remanded immediately to AMCC; felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, due not to AGs ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registra- Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 tion System when requested to do so by a health Information must be received by 5:00 pm April 20, 2015 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. care professional acting on behalf of the state and State of Alaska v. Mark Buck (8/28/76); Order to provide oral samples for the DNA Registration to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: 114802641; System when requested by a correctional, proba- DO&G complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This publication will be made Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail tion, parole or peace officer; AS 12.55.015(h); Any available in alternative communication formats upon request. Please contact the Best Interest Findings term revoked and imposed: 20 days; Must pay appearance or performance bond in this case: No group at (907) 269-8800 or [email protected] no later than April 7, 2015, to make necessary suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Bail. arrangements. 15G-10-060 3.26,4.2 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom MACKEY BROTHERS— Lance Mackey, left, and his brother Jason Mackey approach Nome during this year’s Iditarod. Lance Mackey won this year’s Sportsmanship Award, while his brother Jason Mackey was voted to be the Most Inspirational Musher. Both awards are voted upon by Iditarod finishers or Iditarod Trail Club members.

Photo by Angela Hansen Photo by Lizzy Hahn PEOPLE’S CHOICE— Adrienne Michels, left, and Kim Knudsen tied for first place in the division “People’s YOUNG ARTIST— Luke Hansen was the winner in the “Youth Divi- Choice”. sion 11 and under” category. Annual Iditarod Fine Art Show

Artists from Nome and surround- 16 through Saturday the 21. Johnson, one of the judges, greeted pecially to Cheryl Thompson for or- Musk Ox Bull” by Claudia Ihl, ing Norton Sound Villages competed This year’s judges were Joy the crowd with positive feedback and ganizing and making the art and craft “Polar Bear Reflection” original in the 16th Annual Iditarod Fine Art Berger and Jill Warburton of An- comments on the showcase of art. show possible in Old St. Joe’s. woodblock print by Karen Olanna Show sponsored by the Nome Arts chorage, Pearl Johnson and Peggy Kevin Keith, Nome Arts Council The votes for the People’s Choice and “The Storm” by Patrice Shook. Council. The show was held at Old Provost from Nome. They all have a Board Member, announced the win- Award were tallied and this year The happy winners were Luke St. Joseph’s Church Monday, March love for art and were excited to judge ners as they came forward to accept there was a tie between the large and Hansen of Nome, Heather Hintze of 2015 Iditarod Fine Art Show this event. their prize money and ribbons. colorful acrylic painting “Woman of Anchorage, AK and Sarah Seppilu Results A reception was held Friday from Special thanks went to Delores the Sea” by Adrienne Michels and also of Nome. 5-7 PM. The public enjoyed refresh- Orman for receiving entries and the beautiful canvas photo “Last Hansen thanked everyone for Oil/Acrylic/Pastel ments while admiring the 91 pieces helping throughout the week, Todd Train to Nowhere” entered by Kim coming the Art Show Reception and 1st - “Woman of the Sea” by Adrienne Michels artwork and visiting with the artists. Hindman and Sel Wasson for hang- Knudsen. They each received 22 encouraged the artists in attendance 2nd - “Dry Fish at Teller Camp” by John P. Thomas Art show coordinator Angela ing the art, Chris Perrigo and Nora votes and were the show favorites to start working on their showpieces 3rd - “View From House Rock” by Sue Steinacher Hansen, extended a welcome and Nagaruk for typing the artist infor- with the public! for next year’s 17th Annual Iditarod Honorable Mention - “Tundra Slough” by Sue thanked those who participated in mation cards, Michelle Martinson for The three raffled pieces of Fine Art Show. Steinacher and helped with the show. Pearl serving food at the reception and es- artwork this year were: “Young

Watercolor/Ink/Drawing 1st - “Winter Willows” by Claudia Ihl 2nd - “Caribou Crossing” by Katie O’Connor 3rd - “Kauai Ferns” by Claudia Ihl Honorable Mention - “Sunset Salmon” by Katie O’Connor

Photography 1st - “Last Train to Nowhere” by Kim Knudsen 2nd - “Inauraq Mountain” by Katie O’Connor 3rd - “Fish Tales” by Esther Pederson Honorable Mention - “Tundra Gifts” by Debbie Flint Daniel

3-Dimensional/Mixed Media 1st - “Eskimo Goggles” by Tom Akeya 2nd - “Blanket Toss” by Mary Kakoone 3rd - “ICU” by Aaron Jackson Honorable Mention - “Alunniaqta!” by Josie Bour- don

Judge’s Choice (Best Overall) Adult Division “Seals” by Charles Pullock

Patrice Shook Award (Best Animal Artwork) Adult Division “Curiosity” by Bonnie Reynolds

Youth Division 11 and under 1st - “Musk Ox by the River” by Luke Hansen 2nd - “Sky Show” by Tobin Hobbs 3rd - “Deshka Landing Sunset” by Clara Hansen Honorable Mention - “Snowman” by Zoe Keith

Youth Division 12 to 18 1st - “Big Dipper Starry Night” by Ava Earthman 2nd - “Almost Home” by Bethany Daniel 3rd - “To Nome” by Sophia Hobbs Honorable Mention - “Fire Tulip” by Elsa Hobbs

Judge’s Choice (Best Overall) Youth Division “Tundra Blues” by Kevynn Ann Cox

Patrice Shook Award (Best Animal Artwork) – Youth Division “Caribou in Summer” by Jerry Asila

Iditarod Theme Award “Pink Passion” by Angela Orman Hansen

People’s Choice “Woman of the Sea” by Adrienne Michels 10% discount off any published fares, valid on any flights to Nome and is directional. “The Last Train to Nowhere” by Kim Knudsen (These two artworks tied with 22 votes each) Valid dates: May 20 – June 7. More info on RPC registration link.