Photo by Keith Conger RAISING AWARENESS — Approximately 100 people participated in the 8th Annual Christine Ann Carpenter Perkins Walk for the Cure Tuesday. The event started and ended at Old Saint Joe's Church and followed a circuit that included Front Street, Steadman Street, 5th Avenue, and Bering Street. See story on page 24.
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VOLUME CXIV NO. 44 October 30, 2014 2014 AFN Convention calls out to Rise as One
By Diana Haecker Alaska Native delegates from all One of the major messages at the crowd printed with “Get out the Na- ment by calling the next speaker to In a call for unity, the 2014 Alaska over Alaska gathered at the annual convention was the importance for tive Vote.” U.S. President Barack the stage, Fairbanks Mayor John Federation of Natives convention convention to hear from Native lead- Natives to exercise their right to Obama also addressed the conven- Eberhart. Eberhart recognized this took place under the banner “Rise as ers, from federal and state politicians vote. During a short presentation on tion in a short video message, ap- year’s motto “Rise as One” by say- One” at the Dena’ina Civic and Con- and from gubernatorial and senato- that message, Willie Hensley of plauding AFN President Julie Kitka ing, “We are a diverse multi-cultural vention Center in downtown An- rial candidates for the upcoming Kotzebue encouraged voters to hit and her efforts to engage people in community, but we work best when chorage last week. Over 5,000 elections on Nov. 4. the polls. He threw t-shirts into the the voting process. we work together.” To that end, he The convention got off to a rocky noted he had created a diversity start when Anchorage Mayor Dan council to advise the city of Fair- Sullivan – also candidate in the Lt. banks and the Northstar Borough on Governor’s race on Sean Parnell’s cultural diversity issues and to cre- ticket – failed to appear on stage to ate a diversity action plan. welcome AFN to Anchorage. Mayor After Eberhart, Sullivan showed Sullivan was scheduled to give his up to give his belated welcome greeting following an opening mes- speech. sage from a Dena’ina Elder. An AFN co-chair bridged the awkward mo- continued on page 5 Council mum on marijuana issue
By Sandra L. Medearis Councilmembers Brown, Stan An- The Nome Common Council re- dersen, Louis Green Sr., and Randy fused 5-0 Monday to say how they Pomeranz, whose votes effectively felt—yay or nay—on the state ballot knocked the resolution off the table. question on legalizing the use of It was not the Council’s job to tell marijuana. people how to vote, Culley declared. When Mayor Denise Michels’ res- In this country voting is a private olution came up for a vote on oppos- matter and they should not be asked ing Ballot Measure #2 to allow the how they planned to vote on Elec- commercialization and industrializa- tion Day. tion of recreational marijuana in During comments Nome Police Alaska, Councilman Matt Culley Chief John Papasodora applauded made a motion to protest the place- the Council for planning to quash a ment of the question on the Coun- liquor license application. cil’s agenda, seconded by Then he handed out a warning on Councilman Jerald Brown. the Council’s failure to take a stand It was no one’s beeswax how in- on the legalization of recreational dividual Council members would use of marijuana and the ills he felt it vote on the issue, Culley said, and would bring after having studied the got unanimous agreement from continued on page 4 AFN: Candidates de- bate Alaska issues
By Diana Haecker Dan Sullivan introduced himself as a During the Alaska Federation of Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Ma- Natives convention in Anchorage rine Corps Reserves and talked about last week the forum hosted two po- his immediate family, his wife, three litical debates on Friday afternoon. daughters and his wife’s prominent Incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Be- gich, a Democrat, debated Republi- continued on page 7 can candidate Dan Sullivan, former Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources Commissioner and former Dept. of Justice Attorney General. On the Web: In a later debate, incumbent Gov- ernor Sean Parnell debated Inde- www.nomenugget.net pendent challenger Bill Walker. E-mail: Walker and winner of the Demo- cratic primary Byron Mallott have [email protected] merged their campaigns, with Walker running for Governor and Mallott running for Lt. Governor. Photo by Diana Haecker QUYANA— A dancer with the Ovluaq Dance Group from Barrow entertained a full house on Friday night Senatorial debate at the Quyana performance following a day of meetings and discussions during the 2014 AFN convention Begich and Sullivan were first al- at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage. lowed a one-minute introduction. 2 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Editor, that we owe him a huge thank you. A Look at the Past Thank you for continuing to print Shortly after Begich advocated for your newspaper. It is so important to postal rates for rural communities, a keep current with happenings in our friend of mine told me of an experi- communities. ence at a post office in a major serv- Our rural communities depend on ice center. The postal worker quoted the mail service for just about every- a price that was very high. The thing...eggs, milk, tea coffee motor friend reminded the postal worker of parts, fishing gear, medicine, and Senator Begich’s advocacy for small much more. Not many in bigger rural communities’ mail rates. A towns and cities can imagine de- more reasonable price was charged pending on their mail system as much and paid. as we do. So while it might not seem Senator Mark Begich not only like a very big deal to them to cut the supports small communities but also bypass mail system, it would com- supports all of our supply service pletely devastate us here. Luckily, centers through advocating for im- when that almost happened a couple provements such as new hospitals, of years ago, Senator Mark Begich, new schools, and, yes, the bypass along with the rest of our delegation, mail system that helps all stood up for us. He told the Postmas- Alaskans. Whether its protecting our ter General what I just explained and wild salmon supply by stopping told him point blank we deserve the Frankenfish anyway he can or fight- right to affordable mail just like everyone else, no matter how far off continued on page 17 the road system we might be. For
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This coming election is pivotal for our nation. Will we have to en- dure continued obstructionist tantrums? Will big bucks buy votes? Does big money scream at our process of logic and common sense? We will find out next Wednesday morning. It is critical that western Alaskans get to the polls. Bush Alaska and all of the residents of our cities, towns and villages need to beat feet to the voting booths. Itʼs important for us to elect politicians who will protect and champion the cultural and environmental issues precious to our quality of life. The best would be to keep Sen. Mark Begich in office. He knows our concerns and can work across political differ- ences. Walker and Mallott are the team for Governor and Lt. Governor. They know the people and are not controlled by big business inter- ests. Forest Dunbar should be our new man in Congress. He has a keen understanding of the issues that concern rural Alaska, and frankly, Don Young is just plain out of touch with what is important to Alaskans. Photo courtesy of Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum There are ballot issues to consider and we should examine each ALL ABOARD— Photographer F.H. Nowell caught this scene as reindeer were ligtered from John Sesnon with care and concern for far reaching impact. One thingt is certain— Co’s cableway onto a barge bound for the SS Duneric. The photo was taken on Oct. 28, 1907. if we stay at home and let the other guy vote we will get what we de- serve. All eligible voters need to get out to vote. Western Alaska has influence and muscle. Letʼs use it at the polls.— N.L.M.— Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) High High Low Low Date Day Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide 30 Th 857am +1.4 1131pm +1.2 332am +0.8 434pm 0.0 31 Fr 1009am +1.3 433am +0.8 532pm 0.0 1 Sa 1227am +1.3 1130am +1.3 541am +0.8 631pm 0.0 2 Su 121am +1.3 1151am +1.3 550am +0.7 629pm +0.1 Illegitimus non carborundum 3 Mo 112am +1.3 108pm +1.3 659am +0.6 726pm +0.1 4 Tu 159am +1.3 220pm +1.3 803am +0.4 820pm +0.2 5 We 244am +1.4 327pm +1.3 902am +0.3 912pm +0.3 Daily variations in sea level due to local meteorological conditions cannot be predicted and may significantly effect the observed tides in this area. All times are listed in Local Standard Time. All heights are in feet referenced to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). Member of: Alaska Newspaper Association, National Newspaper Association P.O. Box 610 - Nome Alaska, 99762 (907) 443-5235 fax (907) 443-5112 Weather Statistics e-mail: [email protected] ads: [email protected] Sunrise 10/30/14 10:42 a.m. High Temp +38 10/21/14 National Weather 11/05/14 10:01 a.m. Low Temp +14 10/24/14 Service classified and legal ads: [email protected] Peak Wind 49 mph, SE, 10/26/14 subscriptions: [email protected] Nome, Alaska Sunset 10/30/14 6:48 p.m. Precip. to Date 12.22” (907) 443-2321 11/05/14 5:48 p.m. Normal 14.29” Nancy McGuire editor and publisher 1-800-472-0391 [email protected] Diana Haecker staff reporter [email protected] Kristine McRae education reporter Laurie McNicholas reporter at large Sarah Miller reporter at large Nils Hahn advertising manager [email protected] Keith Conger sports/photography Peggy Fagerstrom photography For photo copies: [email protected] Nikolai Ivanoff photography Gloria Karmun production SEND photos to [email protected] Get all of your local, regional and statewide news from us.
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By Nils Andreassen U.S. moves into next year’s role as the table. They will know best how The Institute of the North is very Chair of the Arctic Council. to understand and manage risk, as Tuesday November 4, 2014 is happy with the results from our 2014 One of the takeaways, after some well to work with government and Week of the Arctic, held this year in reflection, is how difficult it is to sep- industry to leverage opportunity. Election Day Nome, Kotzebue and Barrow. The arate or integrate the personal and We want to again thank Mayor response – and the welcome! – we physical with the political and Charlotte Brower, Mayor Reggie received to holding this in those geopolitical. In preparing for the Joule and Mayor Denise Michels for communities was overwhelming. In- U.S. Chairmanship, how can welcoming us to their communities. volving the leaders from the region Alaskans effectively describe what is At the same time, we appreciate the in conversations about the region, “home” as it relates to the interests community, tribal and business lead- COMMUNITY CALENDAR while in the region, was meaningful, of eight nations? Alaska has an op- ers who participated throughout, and productive and successful. portunity to put its best foot forward, the state and federal officials who at- Thursday, October 30 Throughout the week we de- demonstrating rich natural and tended. scribed this process as a mixing human resources, effective gover- *Lunch Laps Pool 11:45a.m. - 1:15 p.m. We look forward to future events *Weekly Women’s Circle Prematernal Home 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. zone, whereby local expertise and nance, and strong leadership. that build off this Week of the Arctic *PM Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. perspectives saw mutual enrichment The priorities that we heard ex- experience. We plan, during the *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. through interaction with outside pressed within the region, and espe- “years of the Arctic” of the U.S. *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. knowledge and interests. Being able cially the commitment to protecting Chairmanship, to host Alaska Arctic *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. to see and hear firsthand the re- food security and healthy subsistence Policy Tours, bringing circumpolar *Native Games Nome Rec Center 8:15 p.m. -10:00 p.m. sources and challenges in each com- resources, are easily translated to in- visitors to Alaska’s Arctic communi- munity, it’s clear to see an imperative ternational concern. There was also ties, thereby grounding them in the Friday, October 31 for action by national and interna- a clear desire to see benefit accrue to reality, richness and responsibility *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. tional decision-makers, who must the people who live closest to in- that comes with living in, subsisting *AM Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. move forward in lockstep with local creasing change and activity. 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We were impressed cil) or making (nationally), we can- respected, where the balance be- by federal participation in the Week not forget that the people of the U.S. tween economic development and *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. of the Arctic and the transformation Arctic are capable of responding to traditional ways of living is struck in that occurred as officials heard from that potential. Throughout the Week partnership with all rightsholders. Sunday, November 2 the Arctic’s residents and responded we saw demonstrated in all three re- *Daylight Savings Time Ends- 2:00 a.m. in new and different ways. For many, gions the fact that local leaders and Turn Clocks 1hour Back this was also their first visit to these experts bring an abundance of *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. communities. 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continued from page 1 Creek Road at Bypass Road: (b.) Di- rect to Center Creek Dr., to eliminate measure from all angles. curve where Doyle Road meets ex- If the voters approved Ballot isting Center Creek Road. Third, to Measure #2, “it would not be good provide sufficient radius at the inter- for the State of Alaska,” he said. section of Jafet Road and Seppala Smoking a little weed at home Drive and at the future intersection was one thing, but legalization in of the realigned Center Creek Road terms of the ballot measure coming and Seppala Drive to allow turning up Nov. 4 would put marijuana shops movements of 25-ft tractors and 40- on street corners and accessible to ft. long trailers without crossing into youth. the opposite lane. The cost to communities in testing Since the opening of the new police officers, school bus drivers, Snake River Bridge, the long tractor- work forces, and the like would by trailer sets had been using the new far outweigh benefits of garnering and the old Snake River Bridges al- marijuana tax for the state’s budget, ternately to enter and exit the port Papasodoras told the Council. There area to use the best turning radius. would be more marijuana shops than However, last month, crews tore liquor stores, based on legalization in out the old Snake River Bridge. This other states, with vendors making cut the options in half for truck driv- money that would outshine the $15 ers wanting to avoid the cramped million in taxes going into the state’s turning radius off the new Snake budget, he said—and none of the River Bridge onto Seppala Drive. money would be coming to Nome. NJUS has improved lighting in the The Council voted 4-1 to protest bridge area as requested by the Nome Planning Commission and ap- the transfer of a liquor license from File photos by Diana Haecker Stanley Sobocienski (deceased) to proved by the Council The state DOT design and engi- SNAKE RIVER BRIDGE— The Council discussed a list of priorities to improve access to and off the new Balassa Sobocienski, citing a report Snake River bridge. from Chief Papasodora on the high neering department has commented incidence of police involvement and on the suggested improvements, cau- social costs of alcohol abuse to the tioning the Council concerning fund- community. The liquor license in ing constraints and the impacts of question used to cover the Bering certain right-of-way acquisitions, the Sea Saloon. cost of which would cut into con- “If it were up to me, I’d oppose struction funding. every one of them that comes up,” The Council will put the bridge Brown said. improvements on the funding prior- The state Alcoholic Beverage ity lists Control Board advertises liquor li- In other business: cense applications so that governing Council awarded the bid for fuel bodies can protest them if they like. delivery for the City of Nome to the Commenting on the approval of a re- lone responsive bidder, Bonanza cent application for another liquor li- Fuel, Inc. Bonanza will supply heat- cense, Councilman Stan Andersen ing oil #1 at $5.38 per gallon; equip- said it should have been protested. ment diesel fuel, $5.38 per gallon; “Now we have a new one [liquor vehicle unleaded gasoline, $5.29 per GONE— The old Snake River Bridge was demolished and dismantled last month, leaving only one option for establishment] when we could have gallon; and vehicle diesel fuel, truckers to cross the river. quashed it,” Andersen said. $5.38. The Council voted to send a John Handeland, utilities manager, protest to the state on the Sobocien- said in his report that NJUS would ski license transfer, 5-1 with Green retain a rate analyst pursuant to ad- casting the “no” vote. justing electric rates. NJUS has ad- The Nome Port Commission re- justed the rates for water and sewer sponded to a request from the Coun- services, but “power rates have not :KHUHGRWKHFDQGLGDWHVUHDOO\VWDQG" cil to prioritize improvements been adjusted since 1995,” Hande- associated with the Snake River land said. The fuel surcharge covers the cost of fuel, but not the cost of in- Bridge project. 7LUHGRIDWWDFNDGVQDPHFDOOLQJDQGSROLWLFDOMDUJRQ" The bridge has presented turning flation, Handeland said. radius issues where it joins the Sep- Andersen commented that the *HWWKHVWUDLJKWVFRRSRQZKHUHFDQGLGDWHVVWDQGRQ pala Drive. people who had taken care of Nome The Port Commission summa- Cemetery had retired from City em- LVVXHVWKDWPDWWHUWR\RXDQG\RXUIDPLO\ZLWKWKH rized its recommendations and listed ployment, that instead of getting them in order of priority. At the top services free from them and volun- $$53YRWHUV¶JXLGH of the list is realigning Center Creek teers, the City would have to pay Road to meet Jafet Road at Seppala someone for the services. Drive. Next came realignment of That added up to having to charge Doyle Road to (a.) meet Center for burial sites “to cover our costs.” 8VLQJ&KURPHRU)LUHIR[YLVLWYRWHDDUSRUJ
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SIGNING HB 216— Governor Sean Parnell signed HB 216, which, for the first time, recognized 20 Native lan- guages as official languages in the state of Alaska. Bernadette “Yaayuk” Alvanna Stimpfle, second from right, was present for the signing.
OLDEST ALASKAN NATIVE LANGUAGE SPEAKER— Selina Ever- son of Juneau turned out to be the oldest Native language speaker in the room at age 85. She addressed the crowd in Haida before receiving the pen used signing HB 216.
TOO LATE—Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan showed up late for his scheduled Mayor’s welcome address. 6 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014AFN THE NOME NUGGET • AFN
continued from page 5 he has a private side to him that peo- ple rarely see. He then spoke about Healing from social ills the suicide of a family member. “It is Bluntly speaking out against alco- very personal to me. It may have hol, drugs and the unspeakable pain caused me to mangle some of my of suicide, the Tanana 4-H club and statements and comments that their organizer Cynthia Erickson caused this uproar,” he said. “But I were invited to take center stage will tell you, I have asked myself again this year. During last year’s many times, did I do enough? Did I convention in Fairbanks, the Tanana take the nephew away from an abu- girls shared horrendous stories of sive father? Did I love him enough? family dysfunction due to alcohol Did I do enough? Apparently, I did and drugs, and of the holes left in not. I made up my mind that I was their community and families due to trying to prevent the future of sui- suicide. This year, their message was cides from occurring.” In further to challenge each and every delegate apology for his Wasilla statements, in the room to do something about it. Young said, “Because of my com- “I challenge you to stand up and pro- ments, I am profoundly and gen- tect the ones you love,” said one of uinely sorry for the pain it has caused the girls. Gladys Erhart spoke about the Alaskan people. I am genuinely finding something positive in life and sorry for the pain I have caused the the necessity to help others. “I help individual, as I have experienced it, with our sled dogs, I want to be the and hope that you won’t have to ex- kind of person to help others, that perience that.” others look up to. Try to do some- Young then pointed to federal leg- thing positive. I race dogs, that’s islation to tackle suicide and mental what I do,” she said. “I challenge you health issues. “I cosponsored and to be positive and remain or become voted to fund the Mental Health First alcohol and drug free.” Aid act, which was enacted into Megan Erhart remembered the law,” he said. “It gives $10 million in shots that rang through Tanana the grants to state and local entities to night that two Alaska State Troopers train teachers, schools, police offi- APOLOGETIC— Congressman Don Young used his time addressing the AFN convention to apologize for were shot. She asked for adults to cers, and others how to identify the insensitive remarks made at a Wasilla High School assembly. protect their children. “I challenge warning signs of someone suffering Tosi and Aarons began organizing drug trade. “Instead I went every day studying in New York City. She said you to remember that the children are from a variety of mental illnesses car washes and a concert to raise to my coach’s office and just sat violent experiences are shared by watching. They become you!” such as depression or substance $30,000 for the family. Tosi and there.” Eventually, the coach would many, including domestic violence Standing behind the girls was a abuse or contemplating suicide.” Aarons then spoke about their di- give him $20 and say, “Go get me a or sexual assault. “It is our time to row of Alaska State Troopers, in- verse background. Tosi, a college burrito and get something to eat for seize the power to heal,” she said. cluding Nome post trooper Aileen Keynote basketball star, was born in American yourself.” He attributed his success “Alaska has the highest rates in the Witrowsky. The 4-H club then held The first day was marked with Samoa and came to Alaska with his in life to the generosity shown to him world on domestic violence, sexual up signs asking the crowd to vote No presentations addressing social ills. parents at age 12. He spoke about the when he was in his formative years. assault and suicide. We have the on Ballot Measure 2, which seeks to Keynote speakers Mao Tosi and turmoil of protecting family mem- Miriam Aarons, originally from power to change that.” legalize the recreational use of mari- Miriam Aarons spoke about the bers from his alcoholic father. He Unalakleet, works for the Bering Tosi formed a non-profit youth juana in Alaska. crime that had brought them to- spoke about his peers selling drugs Straits Native Corporation as the cor- organization called Alaska PRIDE gether. Last year, a man was released and having money whereas he went porate communications director. She continued on page 7 Adding to the pain from jail, broke into a home where hungry but refused to get into the was a victim of a violent crime when Suicide was also at the center of grandparents were watching their remarks made by U.S. Congressman two-year old granddaughter. The Don Young. Just a few days earlier, man killed the grandparents and sex- while speaking to a Wasilla High ually assaulted the two-year old girl. School assembly trying to come to Learning about the crime Tosi, a fa- grips with the suicide of one of their ther himself, and Aarons, expecting Start your Career with student friends that week, Young said twin boys, decided to do something suicide showed a lack of support to help that family in need. “As a from friends and family. Young spent mother I felt angry at the injustice,” Norton Sound most of his allotted time apologizing said Aarons. “I hoped that somebody for the remarks that were perceived would help them. Then I said, Why as insensitive and hurtful. 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continued from page 1 Native family in Rampart. Sullivan is married to Julie Fate, the daughter of Mary Jane and Hugh Fate. Mark Begich received a warm round of applause and spoke about the importance of this year’s senato- rial race. “It will decide the future of Alaska for many generations to come,” he said. Begich then talked about his family and his late father Nick Begich, who was a prominent politician prior to his death in an air- plane crash. Begich spoke about his commitment to Native people and subsistence rights. The format of the debate consisted of a first round of questions that re- quired only “yes” or “no.” Clickers were distributed among the audience to the poll audience’s responses to the question. Gerard Godfrey and AFN co-chair Ana Hoffman asked ENDORSEMENTS— AFN delegates endorsed the Walker/Mallott unity the questions. First Alaskan Institute ticket. President and CEO Liz Medicine Crow was the timekeeper and beat a skin drum when the allotted time had CHALLENGER— Former DNR commissioner and former Attorney passed. General Dan Sullivan is vying for the U.S. Senator’s seat. • AFN Taking their seats on high bar stools at opposite corners of the stage, the candidates faced a full continued from page 6 go on perpetually,” Godfrey said. Other presentations included up- room of AFN delegates, eager to Youth programs. Believing that dates by U.S. Secretary of Agricul- hear the debate. learning comes when kids can relate ture Tom Vilsack, Dept. of Interior The crowd was fair, but more par- to and like what they do, Tosi pre- Deputy Secretary Mike Connor, US tial toward Mark Begich, waving sented a group during the Quyana Fish and Wildlife Service director signs more sympathetic to him than performances. They performed not Daniel Ashe and National Congress Dan Sullivan. During the first round, only traditional Polynesian Haka of American Indians President Brian Sullivan could not answer a single dances but also showed off their ap- Cladoosby. question with a simple yes or no, as titude in modern break and hiphop In concurrent work sessions, del- required. “Do you support the Peb- dancing. egates broke out to discuss subsis- ble Mine project?” Begich answered Gerard Godfrey, Chair of the Vio- tence, climate change, public safety a clear ‘no,’ Sullivan deviating from lent Crimes Compensation Board, and education. the format began, “I support the offered a different perspective on On the last day of the gathering, process…” drawing boos from the crimes and rural Alaska. Godfrey the delegates elected a new co-chair. audience and a reprimand from God- said he grew up as a son of an Alaska Serving with Bethel’s Ana Hoffman, frey to stick to yes or no answers. State Trooper. It was normal for his who was elected last year for a two- “Do you support co-management dad to be called out in the middle of year term, will be former Tanana of federal agencies, state and tribes the night to respond to a domestic vi- Chiefs Conference President Jerry on ANCSA lands?” olence situation. Godfrey spoke Isaac. Sullivan couldn’t answer and Be- about the system that enables repeat Delegates of AFN also passed gich said “yes.” offenders. While reviewing victim about 50 resolutions on Saturday As former state Attorney General cases, he often finds incidents in morning, including a resolution op- who has played a part in challenging which a minor has told someone of posing Ballot measure 2 to legalize the Katie John case, Sullivan had a the assault, or that a mom or aunty marijuana. tough audience to convince that he’s walked in and saw it happening, yet After most resolutions had the best choice. Asked, “Do you sup- the assault was never reported to au- passed, the committee asked for an port the Supreme Court’s decision to thorities. “The message to that child reject the state’s appeal of the Katie executive session to discuss whether Photos by Diana Haecker is, it’s better to get beat up once a or not the body will endorse Senator John case?” Begich said “yes” and month than not to get salmon or INCUMBENT— U.S. Senator Mark Begich was warmly received at the Mark Begich in his bid for reelec- AFN Senatorial debate forum. continued on page 8 meat next summer. It’s not worth to tion. During those one and a half call the cops for,” Godfrey said. hours of executive session discus- “That’s enabling.” sion, AFN delegates also discussed Godfrey stated that the cure is not endorsing the gubernatorial candi- to outsource the problem solving to date pair of Independent Bill Walker the state. “We need to change the and Democrat Byron Mallot. pattern of enabling and that is what In the end, AFN endorsed Begich those Tanana 4 H girls do. They and endorsed what has become want to end the cycle and the cycle known as the Unity Ticket starts with all of us. When we di- Walker/Mallot. minish what somebody is doing to children or women, when we dimin- ish what we do to ourselves, this will Do you GET worried NOME when you’re away from IS your Tribal health clinic OUR HOME and realize you’re For all your flight and cargo needs, call your Nome Ravn Alaska office not ? at 907-443-2414. COVERED
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Sullivan said he’d like to see While agreeing with Begich that more actions than talk and stated the dual management system is bro- that Begich was on the opposite site ken, Begich gave a different solu- when it came to a voting rights law- tion. “I get requests for more federal suit. control because people think the “The Violence Against Women’s state is not managing the resources Act contained a provision that ex- well.” cluded Alaska Native tribes from Regarding economic develop- tribal jurisdictions, how will you re- ment and energy costs, both agreed peal that section?” that more must be done to enhance Begich acknowledged the impor- opportunity and to cut energy costs. tance of the issue and said he will Begich stressed the need for in- work to fix that component of the frastructure development, to bring law in order to set up tribal courts high-speed internet and broadband that can deal with domestic violence to all communities and he pointed to and child protection. his support of the stimulus bill, Begich said, after the elections, which he said helped built the Nome Photo by Diana Haecker there is a piece of legislation ready hospital. ASKING TOUGH QUESTIONS— Time keeper Liz Medicine Crow, Gerard Godfrey and Ana Hoffman posed to move out of committee and onto Sullivan countered saying that as questions to candidates in the senatorial and gubernatorial debate during last week’s AFN Convention in An- the Senate floor. DNR commissioner, he pushed for chorage. Sullivan responded by attacking exploration of Alaska’s “incredible” Begich’s track record. He said Be- resources. “We need to look at and gich has put well over 240 bills for- create incentives to bring the private ward, but has not much to show for sector into Alaska,” Sullivan said. AFN: Gubernatorial debate their advancement. “It’s one thing to “We need those public private part- put out a bill, it’s another to put for- nerships and cut the red tape.” By Diana Haecker tribes. He said he made a commit- his office together with DNR, the ward an action,” Sullivan said. He The hour-long debate finished up During the AFN debate forum, in- ment five years ago to beef up the Bering Straits Native Corporation pointed to the State’s and his efforts with the question: Say something cumbent Republican Governor Sean trooper force and VPSO force in the and the federal government are with the Governor’s “Choose Re- that qualifies your opponent for the Parnell faced independent challenger villages. “There is a need for cultural working on a land transfer at Port spect” campaign. When his time job. Bill Walker. relevant remedies for alcohol and Clarence’s Point Spencer. Parnell was up and the drum sounded, he Both candidates had to think a The format was set up like the sen- drug abuse,” he said, before calling added that it is not just the environ- kept on talking, drawing another second. Sullivan said of Begich: atorial debate, starting with a one- on the federal government to step up ment and economy that need consid- reprimand by Godfrey to respect the “He has a lot of respect for Native minute introduction, several funding to address those problems. eration but also the people who live time limit. people….and so do I.” He drew en- questions to be answered only with The question if the candidates sup- in the Arctic. The next question addressed the thusiastic applause for that. ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and issues questions to ported the Pebble mine drew a mixed Walker voiced his concern about protection of Native hunting and Begich lauded Sullivan’s military be answered within two minutes. response. “Based on what I know, I ship transits and oil and gas explo- fishing rights. “Do you believe the service. “I think Dan’s service to this The barrage of questions began do not support the Pebble mine,” said ration on the Russian side of the dual federal and state management country is to be respected and hon- with Education and the statement Walker. Walker said he aggressively Bering Strait. He called on the fed- is working?” ored. I also think he has a great fam- that the current state educational sys- is for developing Alaska’s resources. eral government to find an equitable Sullivan conceded that subsis- ily.” tem is failing Native children. Par- “We are an owner state, we need to way for Alaskans to have a share of tence is “incredibly important” to AFN on Saturday went into exec- nell said he took steps to make the act like that.” He added that he the benefits. “We get the risks, we him, to his teenage daughters and utive session to discuss an endorse- rural education system fair and equi- would propose to incentivize local need to also benefit from it,” he said. his family in Rampart. However, the ment resolution. After one and a half table. He promised to blow open hire and to create jobs for Alaskans Asked about the Affordable Care State of Alaska, through him as AG, hours the AFN announced the en- doors of opportunity through addi- that cause Alaskan kids to stay here Act and how the candidates would fought Katie John for her right to dorsement of Senator Mark Begich. tional vocational opportunities and and work at home. assure fair health coverage, Walker subsistence fish at a traditional fish enhanced digital teaching. Gov. Parnell answered that Walker said it’s the law of the land now and, camp in the Wrangell St. Elias Walker said in his campaign trav- has the luxury of passing judgment as such, he would take advantage of els he learned that schools across the on Pebble, whereas he has not. “I can expanding Medicaid, something the state need to “broaden their menu.” say that I cannot take a position on Parnell administration has refused to As an example he gave Nome’s Pebble. If the governor can take a po- do. “It’s not a money issue, it’s a NACTEC program and the voca- sition, it would breed corruption,” he human decency issue,” Walker said. tional opportunities it creates for said. As permit applications are sub- Parnell shot back saying that it’s a young students. mitted, science comes in and the misconception that the federal gov- Regarding public safety, Walker DNR commissioner will make a final ernment has paid for the expansion said he was a big proponent of the determination. of Medicaid, because the federal tribal justice system, but acknowl- Asked about the opening of the government keeps borrowing money edged that there is no silver bullet Arctic and its ramifications for from China to pay for the expansion. that fixes everything wrong with Alaska, Parnell said that it is manda- After 20 years of litigation in the public safety in Alaska. tory that Alaska has the infrastructure Katie John case, do you believe the Gov. Parnell said key is to quit in place to be able to benefit from the dual management system should re- cutting funds for law enforcement Arctic boom. He said there needs to and to work collaboratively with the be port in Western Alaska, and that continued on page 9
VOTE YES ON 3! to Raise the Minimum Wage to $9.75 by January 2016 Did you know that: •If the legislature had not removed the cost of living adjust- ment (COLA) in 2003, the Alaska minimum wage would be $9.53 today! • In 1959 Alaska was the first state to establish a minimum
wage higher than the federal (at $1.50/hour when the federal RAISE THE was $1.00) MINIMUM WAGE • After having the highest minimum wage for over 30 years followng statehood, Alaska has fallen to 19th, behind even low cost-of-living states like Florida and Arizona. • Of the 48,000 Alaskans expected to benefit from a $9.75 minimum wage, 78% are 20 years or older, 57% are women and 25% have children. Let’s raise Alaska’s minimum wage! Photo by Diana Haecker HELPER— Little Ivy Bahnke helps mom and Kawerak President/ CEO facebook.com/AlaskaNeedsARaise •www.AlaskaNeedsaRaise.org Melanie Bahnke stay on task preparing to comment on AFN resolutions, Paid for and approved by Alaskans for a Fair Minimum Wage, 15360 Glacier Hwy. Juneau, AK 99801: Ed Flanagan, Chair. Top contributors: Alaska AFL-CIO (An- on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Anchorage Dena’iana Center. chorage, AK), Putting Alaskans First Committee (Anchorage, AK), Teamsters Local 959 (Anchorage, AK). This NOTICE TO VOTERS required by Alaska Law. THE NOME NUGGET AFN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 9
INCUMBENT— Governor Sean Parnell pointed to his track record as governor to act on public safety, energy and resource development is- sues.
Photos by Diana Haecker UNITY TICKET— Bill Walker, right, and Byron Mallott were endorsed by the AFN for Governor and Lt. Governor.
CHALLENGER— Independent candidate Bill Walker answered the question on how to improve the relationship between state and the Na- tive community, saying, “Stop sueing each other.” He suggested an ap- proach of cooperation rather than litigation. • Gubernatorial debate continued from page 8 encourages shareholders and de- scendants of voting age to exercise main? Walker, an attorney, re- their right to elect a candidate of sponded that he would quit litigating their choice.” and start talking. “I’d bring out a cup of coffee instead of drafting paper,” he said. Parnell also thought the sys- tem needed some change, but not on the state’s side. “The federal side of the equation is not working well, the state side is not working perfectly ei- ther,” he said. Parnell then turned emotional and said he had demon- strated with the AFN board that he is able to sit down over a cup of coffee and discuss sensitive issues. “You have seen my love for you,” Parnell said. “Yes, we had our disagree- ments, but I respect you, I love you and I continue to do so.” This affirmation did not convince AFN. After a lengthy executive ses- sion on Saturday, the delegates de- cided to endorse the Walker/Byron Mallott ticket for governor. In a statement delivered after the AFN convention closed, Bering Straits Native Corporation announced its endorsement of Walker/Mallott. “The stakes in these elections are far too great for BSNC not to pub- licly endorse candidates, particularly in the gubernatorial race,” BSNC Chairman Henry Ivanoff said. “At the State level, Alaska needs an ad- ministration that responds to rural and urban issues and one that places a priority on the health and well- being of its citizens. Our endorse- ment represents the position of BSNC’s Board of Directors. BSNC 10 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 AFN THE NOME NUGGET
Photos by Diana Haecker VETERAN MARCH— Tim Towarak participated in the parade of vet- erans honored at last week’s AFN convention.
ALL NATIONS’ CHLDREN— The Juneau dance group consists of children of Tlingit, Tsimshian, Haida, Aleut, Athabascan, American Indian, African American and Caucasian backgrounds. The dance group pro- motes self-esteem, pride and leadership through knowledge of Native cultures.
FAMILIAR FACES— Jonella White, left, enjoys visiting with her par- ents Angela and Jon Larson, during the AFN Convention at the De- na’ina Center in Anchorage.
JUST VISITING— U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski visits with AFN delegates during last week’s convention.
JOYOUS OCCASION— Tom Okleasik, left, and Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell share a laugh before the signing of HB 216.
DENALI AWARD— President and CEO of Bering Straits Native Corporation Gail Schubert presents the Denali award to Alice Rogoff, far left, during last week’s AFN convention. Rogoff is the owner and publisher of the Anchorage Dispatch News - formerly Anchorage Daily News - and the online publication Alaska Dispatch.
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SOUTHEAST ALASKANS— A leader of the dance group Lda Kut Naax Sati’ Yatx’i aka All Nations Children of Juneau leads a dance dur- ing Friday’s Quyana dance performances. THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 11
Photos by Diana Haecker ROCKING THE HOUSE— The Ovluaq Dance group of Barrow delighted the audience during a sold out Quyana performance on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Dena’ina Center.
SHISHMAREF ART— Shishmaref’s Rachel Stasenko sold carvings made by Shishmaref artists at a crafts table downstairs from the AFN convention hall.
WELL DONE— Key note speaker Mao Tosi accepts a gift from Ana Hoffman as Miriam Aarons looks on.
INVITATIONAL DANCE— The audience turned out in big numbers to join the Barrow dancers in an invitational dance, on Friday, Oct. 24. 12 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 regional THE NOME NUGGET
Photos by Nikolai Ivanoff SNOWY KIGLUAIKS— Mountain Osborn and the Kigluaik Mountains are covered in snow as seen from the Glacier Creek Road.
WINTER SUNSET— Dry Creek is blanketed in fresh snow on Thursday, October 23.
FALL STORM— The Bering Sea was hit by a fall storm last weekend with gusts of up to 49 mp/h recorded in Nome. THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 13 NSHC Health Fair reels in visitors
By Sarah Miller The Healthy Start booth focused vocacy program provides a process at booths to address needs such as avoid the cost of a clinic visit. Last This year’s health fair continued on educating parents and caregivers for investigations, exams, and inter- addiction prevention and rehabilita- year’s health fair statistics showed its tradition of bringing together var- about safe sleep practices for infants. views to happen in a safe, non-threat- tion. 160 flu shots and 80 blood draws ious community organizations in The “ABC’s of Safe Sleep” stand for ening environment to reduce trauma Nome residents were offered performed for the nearly 700 visitors. Nome under a creative theme to pro- “alone, back and crib”. “We are fo- to children who have been abused or other convenient and low-cost pre- The Public Health Nursing Services vide health and safety education to cusing on risk reduction,” explained hurt. The program was launched in ventive screening procedures includ- booth provided free flu mist and shot Nome residents. NSHC staff coordi- Carol Hobbs, “We’re encouraging 2002, explained Deighton. “That ing blood tests for thyroid, vaccines to adults and children at the nated the theme of “Reelin’ in Well- families not to sleep with their in- year, we handled 16 cases of abuse. cholesterol, and blood typing. Many fair. ness,” which lent itself to fun booth fants, to let them sleep alone, laid on In 2011 and in 2012, we saw 35 cases took advantage of these screenings to decorations, games, and prizes for their backs, and in a crib. But we each year. In 2013, we had 50 cases, visitors, while increasing public know that many households have and this year, we are already at 49 awareness of preventable health con- limited space. So helping people cases. I don’t believe there are more ditions and potential dangers. Chil- find options for babies to sleep incidents happening, but I think dren were able to fish for prizes at safely, without blankets or soft bed- we’ve been able to offer better edu- the NSHC Human Resources booth, ding or stuffed animals that pose a cation and referrals, and children are and enjoyed the always popular suffocation risk. Even a simple card- getting more comfortable with re- bounce house sponsored by Behav- board box will work, and if it’s in porting incidents.” ioral Health Services, a dunk tank, your room, then the baby is still The Nome Ministerial Association and a walk through “Nolan the sleeping alone with the parents booth, hosted by pastors and minis- Colon” (the inflatable model of the nearby.” ters of various denominations, dis- human colon which provides a vivid Healthy Start’s other booth dis- cussed the relevance of spirituality in depiction of the importance of colon play provided information about the a holistic view of health. “No matter cancer screenings). importance of breastfeeding infants how good a person is at physical Participating organizations pro- for optimal health. The display fea- health, we lose the battle,” com- vided education on all aspects of tured a photo of a Native Alaskan mented Harvey Fiskeaux, Pastor of health, from physical and mental woman breastfeeding an infant, en- the Nome Covenant Church, in a health, to spiritual health, literacy, couraging Native communities to ac- conversation with Don Ward of the and cultural connections. In addition cept the practice for not only its Nazarene Church. “We need to also to service organizations that are con- health benefits, but for its traditional be concerned about the quality of our nected to the hospital, such as the In- place in Native cultures. “Breast eternal life, and that’s not found in fant Learning Program, WIC milk has over three hundred ingredi- pills or exercise or in any earthly ef- (Women Infants & Children), and ents not found in formula. It’s the fort. A relationship with Christ is a Healthy Start, physical health educa- first Native food a baby should spiritual health necessity.” tion was also offered by community have,” explained Hobbs. The display Other booth vendors shared infor- organizations including Arctic Chi- board also included statistics about mation on health and safety through ropractic and Nome Community the cost of breastfeeding versus for- connectedness to the land, at the Na- Center’s Obesity and Tobacco Pre- mula feeding, which can cost a fam- tional Park Services booth, as well as vention Programs. ily between $500 and $3000 the importance of cognitive and de- At UAF’s Cooperative Extension annually. velopmental health, with booths booth, visitors learned about the an- Visitors to the health fair also sponsored by the Literacy Council tioxidant benefits of various types of learned about the various community and Nome Educational Association. berries, with the tundra blueberry ex- service and advocacy groups that The health benefits of remaining ceeding the grocery store blueberry’s exist in Nome to serve needs of all connected to cultural practices were antioxidant levels by a surprisingly kinds. Kawerak’s Child Advocacy also showcased at the fair, with large amount. Even higher than all booth, hosted by Colleen Deighton, booths sponsored by the Alaska Na- of the listed berries was the species offered an activity for children to tive Tribal Health Consortium, Nome of cranberry found on the tundra. At trace their hands, and then to write Eskimo Community and distribution the NSHC Dental booth, visitors on each finger the name of a trusted of materials such as a cookbook for Photo courtesy of the CAMP Program learned about the number one cause adult whom they can count on to native foods? Other social services STRONG AND HEALTHY— A Health Fair participant gets ready to of tooth decay (poor dental hygiene). help keep them safe. The Child Ad- available in Nome were showcased try her skills at the high striker, also known ans the strong man game.
That’s what helped me to win the Iditarod. And I see these same qualities in Dan Sullivan.
Our families are both rooted in rural Alaska and connected across generations. I appreciate how focused Dan is on our state. He cares about Alaska, listens to Alaskans and has a deep respect for our way of life in rural Alaska.
Even in tough times, Dan is optimistic and he demonstrates positive leadership when challenged. A man of integrity, Dan knows how to get the job done.
—John Baker 2011 Iditarod Champion
Musher John Baker in the ceremonial start of the 2010 Iditarod, by Nat Wilson. Wikipedia 14 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 SPORTS THE NOME NUGGET Nome-Beltz girls volleyball team beats Bethel; tripped up by Juneau-Douglas
By Keith Conger attack the ball. Frost said seniors Bethel with scores of 17 – 25, 25 – were counted, Kotzebue would cur- Barrow and Bethel in Barrow next After a slow start to the season, Jane Tidwell and Alyssa Bushey led 23, 15 – 6. rently have a 5 – 2 head-to-head con- weekend, their 6 -3 conference the Nome-Beltz Nanooks varsity the way for the team. Bushey’s stuff Because the Nome varsity girls ference record; the Nanooks would record, with all three losses to the volleyball team was looking forward block for a point off a 6-foot tall were not able to play their Kotzebue have a 4 – 3 record Rounding out Huskies, might not be enough to gain to turning a red-hot middle of the Juneau player highlighted a 25 – 20 counterparts, the regional seeding the unofficial standings are. Barrow the top seed in the Western Confer- season into a number one seed for the first set victory. Nome’s hot passing remains unsettled. Coach Frost at 1 -3 and Bethel at 0 – 4. Even if ence Regional Tournament. Western Conference Regional tour- slowed down in the second set, re- stated that, if only five-set matches the Nanook varsity team beat both nament in early November. A win sulting in a 25 – 15 loss, but it picked against Kotzebue this past weekend up in the third and fourth sets. The would have greatly helped that Nanooks made it close before losing cause. The problem was, due to each set 25 – 23. flight delays, the second place With scores of 25 – 17, 25 – 23, Nanooks arrived in Bethel three and 25 – 19, the Nanooks were able hours late, thus missing their much- to best the Bethel Warriors in their anticipated showdown with the first second match. Rene Merchant’s place Huskies. amazing streak of five straight week- Consequently, the varsity’s first end play without missing a serve match of the weekend was a contest came to an end in the match against against the 4A Juneau-Douglas the Warriors. Allaryce Agloinga re- Bears, perennial state tournament placed an injured Kalani Suemai and qualifiers. Coach Lucas Frost said in had a solid weekend attacking the a phone interview that his team ball. played at the highest level he had The Nome-Beltz junior varsity seen all year. volleyball girls won their three-set In the first set of the match, an in- matches against the Kotzebue JV and credible 70% of Nanook passes Bethel JV squads. The Nanooks’ make it to the setter, allowing the scores against the Huskies were 20 – team to get their offense in place to 25, 25 – 19, 15 – 10. They beat
HIGH FLYING ATTACK— Nome-Beltz Nanooks senior Jane Tidwell readies herself to spike the ball against the Bethel Warriors last weekend. The Nanooks beat the host Warriors 3 – 0. Photos by Janeen Sullivan TIP— Senior Rene Merchant gets well above the net for a tip against the Bethel Warriors last weekend while Alyssa Bushey provides support from the side. The second place Nanooks have beaten the last place Warriors in all their matches this year.
PERFECT PASS— Nome-Beltz setter Rene Merchant passes to the No cookies on our website, just award winning journalism. front row in a match last weekend with Kailey Witrosky backing her up. The Nanooks beat the host Bethel Warriors, but fell to the Juneau- www.nomenugget.net Douglas Bears. THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 15 Booshu leads Nanooks at Nome Invitational Wrestling Tournament By Keith Conger sports, a Nanook winning the cham- onship rounds. Junior James Horner three of a particular weight class. nie Booshu, and volunteer assistant In front of a packed house on Sen- pionship in the 145 pound weight and sophomore Timothy James took John Rochon of Unalakleet, the coaches Duke McGuffy and Charlie ior Night at the Nome Invitational class was a foregone conclusion. the bronze medals in the 145 pound lone BSSD high school wrestler, Cross. Wrestling Tournament, Nanooks Gabe Smith and Jason Gilder, a and 152/160 pound weight classes took third in the 89/106 pound “Next weekend we will know wrestler Emery Booshu made sure pair of Nome-Beltz seniors, com- respectively. weight class. Ten BSSD junior high where all the big dogs are,” said his final appearance before a Nome peted against one another in their last Because team scores were not wrestlers achieved the podium. They Homelvig after the tournament. He home crowd was a memorable one. home match. That match delivered kept at the tournament, it was diffi- were led by gold medal winners was making reference to his team’s Booshu, the three-time defending one of the most exciting contests of cult to compare the talented squads. Alvin Washington of Saint Michaels upcoming attendance at the all-im- state champion, was given quite a the championship round. The team- That was fine with Nanooks coach (105 pound weight class), Ashton portant ACS Tournament next week- challenge in the 152/160 pound mates had competed in a previous Dudley Homelvig who said, “we are Aningayou of Gambell (125 pound end. Homelvig explained that this is weight class by Kotzebue’s Gus Nel- match during the tournament ending still working on individual improve- class), and Jon Avalnun of Gambell the point in the season where son, who had obviously listened well with Gilder besting Smith 9 – 7 to ment. If each wrestler takes care of (145 pound class). wrestlers begin competing at the to the scouting report given to him gain the top seed. Smith opened the what they need to do, the team score The Nome Invitational provided a weight they will most likely be dur- by Huskies’ coach Mark Lane. first period of their championship takes care of itself.” great opportunity for the Nanook ing the state tournament. Booshu held a 2 – 1 advantage after match with a takedown. Gilder es- Tournament organizers achieved junior high wrestlers to showcase As part of Senior Night, the the first period of the match by scor- caped Smith’s grasp for a point. The their goal of increasing regional par- their talents. One of the highlights of Nanooks honored team manager ing 2 points on a takedown; Nelson first period ended with a 2-1 score. ticipation. By flip-flopping week- the junior high competition was a top Josh Gologergen, who had been scored one point with an escape. The Gilder opened the second period ends with Bethel on the traditional place finish by Nome’s Marilena forced to the sideline after suffering second period began with Nelson in with a takedown, but Smith pulled an wrestling schedule, Nome-Beltz was Koozata, who took the gold medal in a broken leg last year. Coach Home- the down position. Booshu, from the escape of his own and added a rever- able to attract teams from the Bering the 100 pound weight class. Other lvig was honored by the wrestling up position, worked to gain control. sal establishing a 5 – 3 margin at the Straits School District including Un- top Nanook finishers were Kenneth parents after the awards ceremony. Midway through the period, the ref- end the period. With a 7 – 4 lead in alakleet, Gambell, Saint Michaels, Haffner (85 pound weight class), The long-time Nanooks coach re- eree made a controversial stalling period three and only 30 seconds re- and Brevig Mission. A team of Dawson Evans (95 pound weight ceived a standing ovation from the call on the Nome wrestler and maining in the match, Smith was wrestlers from Galena represented class) and Ben Cross (120 pound crowd after which he posed for pic- awarded a match-tying second point able to control Gilder for a pin and the interior. It is exciting to note that weight class). tures with all the wrestlers in the au- to Nelson. The period ended with won the championship in the 145 at least one wrestler from each par- The Nome Junior High wrestlers dience he had coached over the the wrestlers tied at two. pound weight class. ticipating school placed in the top were guided by assistant coach Lon- years. This loss of point may have been Oliver Hoogendorn made sure the motivation Booshu needed to that Nome-Beltz seniors went 4 for 4 close the match. He came out after in championship match appearances. the break with renewed determina- Hoogendorn took 2nd place in the tion. Booshu capitalized on a flash 170/182 pound weight class, losing opportunity early on, ending the to Zach Haviland of Kotzebue match with a pin 20 seconds into the Huskies squad. Hoogendorn kept period. the match close at 2 – 1 after the first Booshu and four other Nome period but eventually lost by a score wrestlers competed in the high of 11 – 3. school championship finals. They Nanook junior Nolan Horner se- were joined at the tournament by cured a spot in the championship over 100 junior high and high school match of the 195/220 pound com- wrestlers from eight locations across bined weight class. His opponent the state. was defending state champ Josh Junior Leif Erikson, the Nanooks’ Roetman of Kotzebue. In December other defending state champion, of 2013, Roetman placed 5th in his wrestled Harry Baldwin of Kotzebue weight class at the Reno Tournament in the championship match of the of Champions, dubbed by organizers 138 pound class. Erikson made as “the Toughest Tournament in the quick work of his opponent, register- USA.” Roetman was able to pin ing a pin in only 39 seconds. Horner in 52 seconds. Two Nanook While there are few guarantees in wrestlers placed third in the champi-
NOME WRESTLING INVITATIONAL RESULTS photo by Keith Conger MATCH OF THE NIGHT – Teammates Gabe Smith and Jason Gilder met up in the 145 pound weight class championship match at the Nome Invitational Wrestling Tournament on Saturday night. Smith went on to HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH win the match. 98/106 Pound class 85 Pound class 1st - Hunter, Matt - Bethel 1st - Haffner, Kenneth - Nome 2nd - Hoffman, Avery - Bethel 2nd - Marble, J.J. - Nome 3rd - Rochon, John - Unalakleet 3rd - Pete, Kameon – Saint Michaels
113/120 Pound class 95 Pound class 1st - Jimmie, Francis - Bethel 1st - Evans, Dawson - Nome 2nd - Apangalook, Leonard - Bethel 2nd - Comack, Payton - Unalakleet 3rd - O’Brien, Kelly - Bethel 3rd - Anderson, Stephen - Nome
126 Pound class 100 Pound class 1st - Andrew, Steven - Bethel 1st - Koozata, Marilena - Nome 2nd - Wilson, Cole - Kotzebue 2nd - Tocktoo, Phillip – Brevig Mis- 3rd - Jones, Jerry - Galena sion 3rd - Washington,Erik – Saint 132 Pound class Michaels 1st - Sieh, Colton - Kotzebue 2nd - Charlie, Carl - Bethel 105 Pound class 3rd - Charlie, Sam - Bethel 1st - Washington, Alvin – Saint Michaels 138 Pound class 2nd - Gilder, John - Nome 1st - Erikson, Leif - Nome 3rd - Olanna, Caelin - Nome 2nd - Baldwin, Harry - Kotzebue 3rd - Kernak, Zoie - Galena 115 Pound class 1st Nelson, Peter - Kotzebue 145 Pound class 2nd - Ivanoff, Aiden - Unalakleet 1st - Smith, Gabe – Nome 3rd - Ellison, Trent - Nome My administration has increased rural law enforcement to keep 2nd - Gilder, Jason - Nome our villages safe; expanded support for renewable energy projects 3rd - James, TJ - Nome 120 Pound class and weatherization programs, and fully funded PCE to lower 1st - Cross, Ben - Nome energy costs; championed funds for elder care facilities in rural 152/160 Pound class 2nd - Roetman, Ethan - Kotzebue communities; and worked to manage fish and game for abundance 1st - Booshu, Emery - Nome 3rd - Toomer, Chris - Kotzebue 2nd - Nelson, Gus - Kotzebue to increase harvest of subsistence resources. Let’s keep working 3rd - Horner, James - Nome 125 Pound class together to strengthen our rural communities. I respectfully ask for 1st Aningayou, Ashton - Gambell your vote on November 4. 170/182 Pound class 2nd - Ivanoff, Nathan - Unalakleet 1st - Haviland, Zach - Kotzebue 3rd - Hebel, Owen - Nome 2nd - Hoogendorn, Oliver - Nome 3rd - Freitas, Colin - 135 Pound class Gov. Sean Parnell 1st - Hickerson, Trevor - Kotzebue 195/220 Pound class 2nd - Andrews, Alex – Saint 1st - Roetman, Josh - Kotzebue Michaels Parnell2014.com 2nd - Horner, Nolan. - Nome 3rd - Cross, Eldon - Nome 3rd Sam, Anthony - Galena facebook.com/Parnell4Governor 145 Pound class @Parnell4Gov 1st - Avalnun, Jon - Gambell 2nd - Nelson, Billy - Kotzebue 3rd - Tidwell, Nephi - Nome 16 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 EDUCATION THE NOME NUGGET Math and Science — Not just for rocket scientists
By Dick Resch rative learning, and hands-on experi- down into elementary and secondary they’re in the program, the greater the groups while instructors rove about, of- Looking to get rich? ments in one classroom. Failure rates for schools, too. In Philadelphia, several gains in achievement. fering individualized help and coaching. Try welding. freshmen in a TEAL physics course were schools are using the Full Option Science Administrators across the country are To refill the ranks of the middle class For the third consecutive year, one-third those in the traditional setting. System, a hands-on, activity-based ap- enlisting the firm I lead, KI, to help them with good-paying manufacturing jobs, Average gains in understanding were proach that empowers students to inves- transform their traditional classrooms positions in the skilled trades are more than double. Gains were highest tigate, experiment, and collaborate to into technology-enhanced learning envi- continued on page 17 the hardest to fill, according to a among students at the bottom of the discover the material in each lesson. ronments, where students work in small Manpower Group survey of Amer- achievement ladder. Students at FOSS schools have scored ican employers. This shortage is Engaged learning models are trickling higher on standardized tests. The longer why a master welder can earn a six- figure salary — without a college degree. There aren’t enough skilled tradesmen because our nation’s schools aren’t producing graduates Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers with the math and science knowl- Recipe by Miller Health Consulting, LLC edge needed to fill these skilled Makes 4 servings jobs. Preparation and Cook Time: That has to change. Educators 30 minutes must rethink the way they teach Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes math and science — especially to Difficulty Level: Medium students who may not go to college. Ingredients: The best way to reach these kids is 4 Orange bell peppers to scrap the age-old lecture and em- 1 Tbsp. olive oil cup Yellow onion, diced power them to learn by doing. lb. Ground meat International rankings reveal the tsp. Garlic powder depths of America’s underachieve- 1 Tbsp. Italian herb mix tsp. Crushed red pepper ment. Among 34 developed na- 1 cup Brown rice, uncooked tions, the United States ranks 27th 2 cups Water in math and 20th in science. More than one-quarter of U.S. students Directions: 1. Remove the top of the orange lack even basic proficiency in math. pepper and discard the seeds. That’s 13 percent higher than the Cut orange peppers into your global average. favorite jack-o-lantern shapes ! This poor performance is con- and set aside. " # $ 2. Heat olive oil on medium heat " cerning, as these students risk eco- atop the stove. Sauté the yellow ! nomic marginalization. onion until light brown before % & ' A million people drop out of high adding the ground meat, garlic % & !( school each year. Most don’t par- salt, Italian herb mix, and ) & crushed red pepper. Heat until * & ticipate in the labor force. Those meat is brown, stirring that do face an unemployment rate constantly.
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In loving memory of our beloved
Reginald Kavelu Aningayou Sr. August 13, 1948 - October 13, 2013
We will always remember you - our dearest brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, photo by Angela Hansen and a best friend for those who knew him. CONTRA DANCING—Nome Homeschoolers danced the night away as they celebrated a Fall Fes- tival Barn Dance on October 17th at the Nome Elementary School Commons. The family combi- Love and miss you. nations of young and old contra-danced to the sweet bluegrass tunes of Landbridge Tollbooth (Carol Gales, Jim Dory, Anahma Shannon and Laura Collins) and were directed by caller Bob Metcalf. As in days long ago, “a fun time was had by all!” Aningayou Family • More Letters 10/30 continued from page 2 Democrats know that the minimum mining of our natural resources and projects – all things urban people Forrest Dunbar for US Congress; wage should be raised in order for that the people affected by those ac- take for granted. They’ve never Donny Olsen for state Senate; Neal ing to maintain our Essential Air individuals on their own or for fam- tivities have first hand knowledge lived here or even visited a village. Foster for state House of Represen- Service, we need him to keep repre- ilies to just survive without having and input into decisions made about They take way too much for tatives. senting us in the Senate. to ask for public assistance. De- uses of their land. Democrats insist granted. Democrats know! They ac- I am democratically yours, Senator Begich has supported mocrats recognize and are grateful that local economies benefit from tually come here and interact with Jana Varrati rural communities. Let us support for the medical burdens lifted off us those activities and that workers are us. Sometimes, they come on their Nome, AK 99762 U.S. Senator Mark Begich by voting by the enactment of the Affordable paid Davis-Bacon wages for their own; more often, they’re invited by for him! Health Care Act (Obama Care). I work. our elected state representatives and Dear Editor, Sincerely, know what it has meant to members I’m a Democrat because I’m a by our US Senator, Mark Begich, I’ve been searching for three years Chuck Degnan, Fisherman of my family and I am grateful. War Mom and War Grandmother. like Senator Stevens used to do. Re- now to fin my mother Mabel Ner- Unalakleet, AK 99684 I’m a Democrat because I believe Democrats, for as long as I can re- member? How else could they learn shak and stepfather James Nershak. in equal rights under the law – rights or even begin to understand? I heard they are both in Anchorage Dear Editor, member, were/are the ones to not which include the ability to Vote If you’re a woman, a worker, an someplace but I don’t know where. I’m a Democrat. I voted for Pres- only support our deployed women without restriction, the right to be a employer, a veteran, a mother or a I lost contact three years ago right ident Obama twice and I’m proud of and men but also are adamant that union member, the right to write and father, a grandparent, a miner, a after we buried Mary Killarzoac. those votes. I’m a Democrat be- returning soldiers and their families speak my opinion in public without union member, a shareholder, a care- I’ve been trying to find them but no cause Democrats protect and provide receive the medical and psychologi- retribution, the right be a member of giver, a public safety officer, a health luck. If anybody has any type of in- for the rights of The People, you cal assistance needed to recover and a jury and to be judged by a jury of care provider, an educator, a Subsis- formation about their whereabouts in know, us, the Real People, not the reenter “our world”. Oh, I know a my peers. Democrats fight to fund tence user, a fisher/hunter, an Inde- Anchorage, please contact me at “people” as defined by the Supreme lot about this! Legal Services and the Public De- pendent/ NP, a Republican, a Joe 907-891-9699 or pass on my number Court: multi-national corporations. I’m a Democrat because Democ- fenders Office, on which so many of Vogler (may he RIP) secessionist, a to Mabel and James, I’d really ap- I’m a Democrat because I’m a rats, whether representing urban or us depend to represent us in the water drinker and air breather, I sin- preciate it. Tell them both I care and woman. Democrats believe that rural constituencies, support the courts. Democrats, and you may not cerely encourage you to vote for De- I’ve been safe all this time. women are equal to men, have equal needs and respect the rights of Rural know this, are responsible for enact- Subsistence. mocrats in the November 4 General Sincerely, rights as workers, have equal rights Alaska. It’s only a ing the Alaska Victims’ Rights Act Election: Walker/Mallott for Gov- Rhonda Killarzoac to health care. Democrats believe word to urban people and to most of into law. Democrats also ensured in ernor; Mark Begich for US Senate; Anchorage, AK 99501 being pregnant is not a disability, those representing urban people. law, regulation, policy and procedure that being a mother is an asset to an Not so with Democrats. Watch the rights of inmates in our prison sys- employer, that a position’s wage is legislature, the Finance Committee tem. I’m grateful for both. the wage to be paid regardless if meetings especially, where all deci- I’m a Democrat because I want to filled by a man or a woman, that af- sions are made affecting us. De- drink clean water and breathe clean Church Services fordable child care is a benefit to mocrats are the ones articulating the air. 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Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 10/16/14 18 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment Recruitment for Wellness Program Director – The Wellness Program Director will work closely toring and modifying budgets as required by the JOB TITLE: Vice President Community Serv- • Provide supervision and direction to the divi- Oct 16th, 2014 to Oct 30th, 2014 with the Community Alcohol Safety Team (CAST), organization and funding agency. ices sion program directors and staff. Conduct staff DIVISION: Children and Family Services Regional Wellness Forum, and additional partners 3) Develop and submit program reports as re- POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full-time evaluations on an annual basis and as neces- JOB TITLE: Wellness Program Director to ensure the goals and objectives of the Com- quired by the organization and funding agency. EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt sary. Provides hiring and other personnel action POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full Time, 37.5 prehensive Behavioral Health Prevention & Early 4) Develop system for data collection and analy- PAY SCALE GRADE: 19-20-21 ($37.66 to recommendations to the President. Ensure di- hours per week Intervention grant are met. sis to be used to create an effective program. $49.14) DOE vision staff development and training. EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 5) Develop and update protocols and memoranda REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President QUALIFICATIONS: PAY SCALE RANGE: 14-15-16-17 ($28.02 to 1) Coordinate with the CAST for program planning of agreement to improve the delivery and coordi- The Vice President of Community Services over- • Bachelorʼs Degree in Business/Public Admin- $38.79) DOE and development to ensure implementation of the nation of services among agencies and communi- sees the development and implementation of istration, Economics, Rural Development or re- REPORTS TO: VP Children and Family Services goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Be- ties in the region. strategies to enhance economic development, lated field related to division programs. The Comprehensive Behavioral Health Preven- havioral Health Prevention & Early Intervention 6) Coordinate the evaluation of services through- public safety, administrative and funding capacity Supervisory work experience in the field may be tion & Early Intervention provides resources to de- grant. out the duration of the grant on project objectives. for tribal governments, infrastructure, and the substituted on a year for year basis. Masterʼs velop and implement a Nome based strategy to 2) Responsible for the overall financial manage- QUALIFICATIONS: overall community services of Kawerakʼs service degree preferred. increase positive behavioral health outcomes. ment of the program, including developing, moni- 1) Bachelorʼs degree in the field of social work, population and communities. This leadership po- • Four years of program and grants manage- psychology, counseling or related field. Supervi- sition works closely with Division staff ensuring the ment and supervisory experience related to the sory work experience in a related field may substi- goals and objects of the program are met and the field is required. tute for degree requirement on a year for year mission of Kawerak is achieved. • Must possess strong writing, managerial, budg- basis. BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: eting, organizational and oral communication 2) Two years experience in supervisory or man- • Manage day-to-day operations of the Community skills. Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) agement preferred. Service Division, including planning and coordina- • Must be knowledgeable of federal Indian law, 3) Computer, keyboarding and office skills re- tion of programs and services. Identify program particularly as they relate to Alaska Native tribes. is committed to providing quality health services quired. Knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, win- service gaps and develop and implement strate- Native Preference per Public Law 93-638. Ap- and promoting wellness dows and internet skills required gies to address gaps. Programs and activities in- proved (10-20-14) 4) Must possess strong oral and written communi- clude Tribal Affairs, Community Planning and Interested individuals may contact Human Re- within our people and environment. cation skills, organizational and budgeting skills Development, Village Public Safety, and other spe- sources with questions at 907-443-5231. For a cial projects. full copy of the job description and qualifications Interested individuals may contact Human Re- • Design, recommend and implement new and ex- please contact the HR dept. Available position: sources with questions at 907-443-5231. panded programs, projects and strategies for the Applications can be accessed via Kawerakʼs Applications can be accessed via Kawerakʼs web- CSD division. Work with program directors and website at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Language Specialist site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human staff in developing short-term activity plans and Human Resources at 907-443-5231. Applica- Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be long- range goals for the Division with approval by tions may be faxed to Kawerak Human Re- faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- the Community Services Board Committee. sources at 907-443-4443 or sent via email to Our Social Services Department is looking to hire individuals in the 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] • Work in cooperation with other Kawerak Division [email protected] community that would be available for translation services on an on-call 10/23-30 Vice-Presidents and appropriate external entities 10/30 Recruitment for Community Services Division to develop, partner, coordinate and deliver division basis. If you are fluent in a language and are willing to make yourself Vice President - Oct 21st, 2014 to Nov 4th, 2014 services and activities that meet the needs of the available, please contact the number below to set up an interview. We are DIVISION Community Services region and advance Kawerakʼs strategic goals. especially interested in the native languages for our region and Classified neighboring regions within the state. WANTED MAMMOTH TUSK AND FOSSIL WAL- RUS IVORY, good buyer I will pay more for your Purpose of Position: ivory, call 1-800-423-1945 & send photos to [email protected] or 360-301- Provide language translation and interpretation for patients requiring 2350 thank you-David Boone assistance in communicating with providers and support personnel. 9/11 thru 10/30 WANTED—Muskox horn, old ivory, Eskimo arti- facts. Call Roger 304-1048 or email EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CREDENTIALS: [email protected]. Education Degree Available Positions: 7/31 tfn High School Diploma or Equivalent Data Entry position Experience General (Non-supervisory): Legals 0 year(s). Proficiency in a specific language. Come work in a newly designed office space, a family oriented Supervisory: environment, and with friendly co workers. The position entails CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE O-14-10-01 An Ordinance Authorizing the 0 year(s) processing flight paperwork, entering data, filing and retrieving Sale of Surplus Real Property Owned by the Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc. City of Nome reports upon request. Monday through Friday 8 to 5. Must have This ordinance had first reading at the regular Work toward specific language certification. meeting of the City Council on October 13, 2014 great keyboarding skills, and accounting office experience. at 7:00 p.m. and was passed to second reading, public hearing and final passage at a regular Pay $20.85 per hour when called upon and $2.00 for every hour on call. Excellent pay; great benefits. meeting of the Council scheduled for November 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of Apply at Bering Air or email Patsy at: City Hall, located at 102 Division Street. Copies Please contact Jeanette Evan at 907-443-4530 of the ordinance are available in the Office of the or email her at [email protected] to receive an application. [email protected] City Clerk. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran 10/16-23-30-116-13-20 Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and Bering Air Customer Service Agent IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free OF ALASKA workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a Our goal is to help our clients and freight arrive at their destina- SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. 10/23 CASE NO: 2NO-14-00306CI tion safely and on time. We strive to create a friendly atmosphere ORDER FOR HEARING, PUBLICATION AND POSTING while awaiting travel. If you would like to work for a friendly, In the Matter of a Change of Name for AngaLee V. Vaden, fast paced, growing company in a newly designed work area, Current name of Minor Child apply at Bering Air ticket counter or email at: Notice of Petition to Change Name NORTHWEST CAMPUS SEEKING A petition has been filed in the Superior Court [email protected] (Case # 2NO-14-00306CI) requesting a name change from (current name) AngaLee V. Vaden to AngaLee Vivian Sampson. A hear- APPLIED BUSINESS FACULTY! ing on this request will be held on November 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm at Nome Courthouse, 113 IMMEDIATE OPENING: Front Street, PO Box 1110, Nome, AK. The University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus, based 10/23-30-11/6-13 NOTICE OF SFY 2015 in Nome and part of UAF’s College of Rural & Community OPERATING EXPENSE ASSISTANCE FUND- Development, is seeking a full-time faculty member! On Call Maintenance Technician ING AVAILABILITY JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Applied Business Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is LOCATION: Nome, Alaska pleased to announce the SFY 2015 Notice of Munaqsri Senior Apartments in Nome Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Operating Ex- POSTING NUMBER: 0069681 pense Assistance (OEA). This program is for or- ganizations who meet the Department of GRADE: Salary: DOE Housing and Urban Development (HUD), HOME Investment Partnerships Program criteria as EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time faculty (9-month), Seeking a people-oriented, self- motivated individual who is Community Housing Development Organizations non-tenure track skilled in general building maintenance . (CHDOs) or who are interested in becoming CHDOs as defined by HUD 24 CFR Part 92. OPENING DATE: October 20, 2014. Open until filled. First review date November 20, 2014 Application for OEA funding is a two (2) step Able to perform on call maintenance duties as assigned by process. Applicants must (1) register for the on- TO APPLY OR FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS POSITION: line application system by submitting a Notice of Onsite Manager. Intent to Apply form, and (2) submit an Applica- Ľŷ Visit www.uakjobs.com tion using the online application system. Appli- Ľŷ Call Northwest Campus: (907)443-8400 cants will NOT be eligible to apply for OEA funding unless they have submitted a Notice of Ľŷ Email Gretchen Froehle: [email protected] Send resume and references to: Intent to Apply form by the 4:30 p.m. (Anchorage UAF is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution Munaqsri Senior Apartments, time) on November 10, 2014. PO Box 1289, Nome, AK 99762 Step (1): To submit Applications through the online system, AHFC must first receive a No- or fax to 907-443-5318. EOE tice of Intent to Apply Form for the online sys- tem by 4:30 p.m. (Anchorage time) on November 10, 2014. Electronic Notice of In- tent to Apply forms should be emailed to Aaron Schilling, OEA Program Manager at as- [email protected].
Step (2): Completed Applications must be submitted through the online application sys- tem by December 8, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. An- Nome Public Schools chorage time. The OEA program provides operating cost fund- ing to CHDOs certified by AHFC. To receive OEA Opening for the 2014-2015 funds, a CHDO must demonstrate that it has or intends to develop, sponsor, or own HOME In- Available Position: vestment Partnerships Program assisted hous- School Year ing outside of the Municipality of Anchorage
Telefax or hard copy forms will not be accepted. Construction Manager Forms delivered to an incorrect AHFC address Substitute Custodian or received after the deadline will not be eligible to apply and will not be considered for funding. • $17.44—$20.42 (DOE) Immediate opening for Construction Manager for Bering Straits For more information on the OEA or for help ob- Development Company in Nome. Requires extensive experience taining Intent to Apply forms via the internet, please visit http://www.ahfc.us/pros/grants/ser- Substitute Teacher in all aspects in the development of construction projects-strong vice-assistance-grants/operating-expense-as- sistance-program-oea/ or contact: • $125/day non-college degree background in project bidding, budgeting, organization, implemen- tation and scheduling of projects. This position also oversees the Aaron Schilling, Program Manager • $150/day with college degree Alaska Housing Finance Corporation electrical and mechanical divisions of BSDC. Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-330-8275 or toll free at 1-800-478- 2432 For more information, please visit our district website For more information, contact: 10/30 at www.nomeschools.com, click on Administration, Jerald Brown 443-5252 Wages DOE then Human Resources or contact us at 443-2231. 10/16 10/30 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 19 Real Estate
FOR SALE— Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, one or all, 907-444-1854 Koyuk Native 5/4-tfn Corporation FOR SALE—2 choice lots: 1A/2A, Blk D, Front Street, Nome. $30 per sq. ft. Contact Bill Boucher, Box 60174, Fairbanks, AK 99706 or 907 479-3647 P.O. Box 53050 Koyuk, ALASKA 99753 Office (907) 963-2424 Fax: 963-3552 Store: 963-3551 Nome Sweet Homes 907-443-7368 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
CABIN ON 5 ACRES Only 10 minutes from town but feels a world away! Very sturdy 12x16 Cabin with Mountain Views PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annual meeting of the shareholders of Lot 8 Katie Drive $39,000 AFFORDABLE AND NEAT Koyuk Native Corporation, will be held on January 7, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., Low fuel use, well maintained Close to playgrounds, rec center at the Koyuk Community Hall, for the following purposes: 405 E G Street - $185,000 74 ACRES 2 MILES PAST SNAKE RIVER This is an incredible bargain for this much land Invest in a subdivision near city But outside the city limits 1. Election of four(4) Directors Mile 8 Nome-Teller Highway $155,000 FOURPLEX NO VACANCY!!!! OPEN HOUSE Four Studio Apartments SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1ST Near hospital And the transactions of such other business as may properly come before New roof in 2014 12PM – 2PM 303 E 4th Avenue - $169,000 the meeting. TRIPLEX Nice ROI Walking distance to rec center, Central location, 3 studio apartments hospital, school Walk to rec center, hospital, shopping, movies 302 East Kings $149,000 3 bedroom, 1 bath 828 ACRES ON SNAKE RIVER big living room Patented mining claim Property is on both sides of the Snake River 305 E 4th Avenue Patented $621,000 Public Notice for Miners, Sport Hunters, Guides and Aircraft Pilots MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE AT: www.nomesweethomes.com
The shaded areas on the map are privately owned MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” lands that belong to the Teller Native Corporation NOW taking applications for one-bedroom and (ANSCA) Alaska Native Allotment owners. unfurnished apartments, heat included Mining, sport hunting, guiding and hunting by aircraft is strictly prohibited. There will be no trespassing on “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” ¥ Teller Native Corporation and (ANSCA) Alaska Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided Native Allotment Lands. ¥Rent based on income for eligible households ¥Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development 515 Steadman Street, Nome
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (907) 443-5220 PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 Jessie Miller, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973
Saint Michael Native Corporation P.O. Box 59049 Saint Michael, Alaska (907) 923-3143 September 29, 2014
The St. Michael Native Corporation Board of Directors has selected November 8, 2014 as the date for the Annual Meeting of shareholders. Any shareholder 19 years and older, a native or a decendant of a native, For permission to enter Teller Native Corporation Lands please contact: interested in running for a seat must fill out a Declaration of Telephone: (907)642-6132, Fax: (907)642-6133, email: [email protected] Candidacy form at SMNC office. 10/2-9-16-23-30
Request for Proposals for NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Information about updating BSCA’s Coastal Management Plan. Polling Places Will Be Open From 7:00am to 8:00pm
Candidate Races on Ballot The Bering Straits Coastal Association is soliciting United States Senator United States Representative proposals for a project about updating the Coastal Governor / Lt. Governor State Senate (Districts A, C, E, F, G, I, K, M, N, O, P, Q, S, T) Management Plan in the Bering Strait/Norton Sound State House (All 40 House Districts) region. Judicial Retention
Measures Appearing on the Ballot Ballot Measure No. 2 – 13PSUM: An Act to Tax and Regulate the Production, Sale, and Use of Marijuana Deadline for proposals is November 17, 2014. Ballot Measure No. 3 – 13MINW: An Act to Increase Alaska’s Minimum Wage Ballot Measure No. 4 – 12BBAY: An Act Providing for Protection of Bristol Bay Wild Salmon and Waters Within or Flowing into the Existing 1972 Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve Contact Scott Dickens at [email protected] If you need language or other assistance while voting, you may ask an election board member or bring a person of your or 907-624-3514 for a copy of the RFP. choice to assist you as long as that person is not a candidate, your employer, agent of your employer, or an agent of a union you belong to.
New Polling Places Precinct 38-808 Bethel No. 1, Lower Kuskokwim School District Office, 1004 Ron Edwards Way, Bethel, AK PLEASE Precinct 38-840 Napaskiak, Napaskiak Community Hall, Napaskiak, AK
To Find Your Polling Place Call 1-888-383-8683 (In Anchorage call: 269-8683) HELP Absentee and Special Needs Voting Absentee Voting will be available at each of the regional office listed below and at other locations throughout the state Adopt a Pet beginning October 20, 2014. For a list of the locations and information on absentee voting, call your regional elections office or visit the division’s website. If you are unable to go to the polls due to age, disability or serious illness, you or make your may use the special needs voting process by appointing a personal representative to bring you a ballot.
www.elections.alaska.gov donation Region I Office Region II Office Region II Office Region III Office Region IV Office today! (907) 465-3021 Anchorage Mat-Su (907) 451-2835 (907) 443-5285 1-866-948-8683 (907) 522-8683 (907) 373-8952 1-866-959-8683 1-866-953-8683 1-866-958-8683
AdoptDog afood, pet and cat get food, a FREE cat bag litter of anddog/cat other food donations when you adoptare Yup’ik Language Assistance1-866-954-8683 Toll-Free TTY: 1-888-622-3020 a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other donations are always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! The State of Alaska, Division of Elections, complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet person with a disability who may need special assistance and/or accommodation to vote, please contact your regional 443-8538443-5212 oror 443-5262 Division of Elections office to make necessary arrangements. 20 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET
Seawall NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT action was required. MEDIA RELEASES 10/20/ through 10/26/ On 10-22 at 12:05 a.m. the police received a call Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- from a male indicating that he had repossessed suance of citations or the act of arrest does not his AVT from a person who had agreed to fix it. In- assign guilt to any identified party. vestigation revealed that the male had current ownership of the vehicle and no criminal action During this period there were 151 calls for had occurred. Contact was later made with the service received at the Nome Police Commu- person who had used it. No charges were filed. nications Center. 54 (35%) involved alcohol. On 10-22 at 12:45 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- There were 9 arrests made with 5 (55%) alco- ment received a call from a male in Nome report- ! "#$ %& ' ' ! ( hol related. ing that his girlfriend had kidnapped his infant child. Investigation revealed that the girlfriend was ) *'" $ * $ NPD responded to 10 calls reporting intoxi- traveling to see relatives in state and no crime had cated persons needing assistance. 6 were re- occurred. Both individuals were advised that juve- manded to AMCC as protective holds; and 4 nile custody inside the state of Alaska is a civil * ** $** *** * + "* * remained at the hospital for medical evalua- matter and they were referred to the Nome Alaska tion/treatment. Courts. No charges were filed. $", $ $ * -...-/ 0- 01 " * 2* '"
There were 8 ambulance calls and 1 fire calls during this period. continued on page 22 CORRECTION: In the 10-13 media release it was reported that US Postal officials seized money from the US Mail. To clarify, the postal Trooper Beat officials taking action were in Anchorage, not Chairman Dan Harrelson has set the dates for Nome. On October 14, at approximately 10 a.m., too was remanded to AMCC. NSEDC’s 3rd Quarter and Annual meetings to be Alaska State Troopers contacted Toni Goodrich, On 10-20 at 9:46 a.m. NPD responded to a resi- 47,, of Anchorage, after a traffic violation. The in- On October 19, at 2:30 p.m. AST contacted a held at the Aaron Paneok and Myles Gonangnan dence on Front Street for a report that someone vestigation revealed Goodrich was under the influ- traveler at the airport in Nome en route to Elim. was seen climbing through a window. NPD ence of alcohol and did not have a driverʼs license. Subsequent investigation led to the seizure of 10 Memorial Hall in Unalakleet. searched the residence and did not locate anyone Goodrich was arrested and remanded to the Anvil bottles of liquor. Criminal charges for Importation inside. A suspect was identified. It appears the Mountain Correctional Center for Driving Under the of Alcohol and Probation Violation are pending. November 5, 2014 house was condemned by the City of Nome for Influence and not having a Valid Driverʼs License. sanitation issues and anyone entering the resi- On October 22, at 4:15 p.m. AST observed an Executive Committee...... 9:00 a.m. dence is subject to Criminal Trespass charges. On October 18, at 12:08 a.m. troopers in Nome intoxicated person in Nome. Subsequent investi- Rules & Bylaws Committee...... 10:00 a.m. received a report of an assault in the village of gation led to the arrest of June Koonuk, 52, of On 10-20 at 1:34 p.m. a male called NPD to report Teller. Investigation revealed Patrick Thomas, 33, Nome, for probation violation. Koonuk was re- Fisheries Development Committee...... 11:00 a.m. that three people had threatened him and that the of Teller, assaulted a family member in his resi- manded to AMCC. NSSP Working Group...... 1:00 p.m. people were all intoxicated and violating probation. dence. Thomas was arrested and transported to NPD made contact with the suspects and they Nome where he was held without bail pending ar- On October 22, at 4:15 p.m., AST observed an Finance Committee...... 2:30 p.m. were found to be sober. No charges were filed. raignment. intoxicated person stumbling outdoors in Nome. Scholarship Committee...... 4:00 p.m. The intoxicated person was brought to AMCC and On 10-20 at 5:24 p.m. NPD responded to the hos- On October 19, at 5:11 a.m. AST received a re- released when sober. Charges for Probation Vio- pital to a report of an intoxicated male causing a port of a domestic disturbance in Teller. Subse- lation were forwarded to the District Attorneyʼs Of- November 6, 2014 disturbance. Investigation resulted in Filmer quent investigation led to the arrest of Swenson fice. Campbell being taken into protective custody. Tocktoo, 26, of Brevig Mission, for Assault 4. Tock- Board of Directors...... 9:00 a.m. Campbell was remanded to AMCC. November 7, 2014 On 10-20 at 7:47 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- ment made contact with an intoxicated male, Annual Meeting of Members...... 9:00 a.m. Arnold Saccheus, who was sleeping outside near . 408 Lomen Ave. He was transported to the hospi- Annual Meeting of Directors...... 9:15 a.m tal for medical reasons and left in the care of hos- NSEDC welcomes member community residents at meetings. Portions of these meetings, pital staff. however, may be held in executive session. On 10-20 at 10:22 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- ment conducted a welfare check at a residence on the west side of town to check on the three juvenile USDA Choice Beef Dakota Buffalo children in the home. The investigation is ongoing Notice of Utility Tariff Filing and OCS has been notified. Bush Orders • Custom Cuts The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) gives notice that Alaska Pacific ON 10-20 at 12:28 a.m. NPD received a report of Environmental Services Nome, LLC d/b/a Pacific Waste (APES-Nome) filed tariff revision TA19- an intoxicated person who was refusing to leave a Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken local business on Bering Street. Investigation re- 655, seeking a permanent rate increase of 22.46 percent, applied to all tariff rates, based on a sulted in the arrest of Jacob Soolook for Drunken revenue requirement cost of service and rate design study with a 2013 test year. In addition, Person on Licensed Premises. Soolook was re- 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com APES-Nome proposes to eliminate Roll On/Roll Off Service and replace it with High Volume manded to AMCC with bail set at $250. Service. A sample of the current and proposed rates are as follows: Retail: 907-344-4066 • Wholesale: 907-349-3556 • Toll Free 800-478-3556 On 10-21 at 5:16 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- 7521 Old Seward Highway, Ste.E • Anchorage, AK 99518 • Fax 907-522-2529 Service Current Proposed ment responded to a local business on Front Residential Can (1 pick-up/wk) $27.87 $29.37 Street on a report of an domestic assault. The Light Commercial Can (1 pick-up/wk) $52.23 $78.32 suspect fled the area prior to police arriving on Heavy Commercial Can (1 pick-up/wk) $87.06 $90.37 scene. Investigation was conducted and an arrest Roll-On/Roll-Off to High Volume $1,170.77 $1,857.28* warrant was requested. Additional Pickup Service (per hour) $167.14 $196.93 On 10-21 at 10:30 a.m. NPD responded to the Drive In/Pack Out (per container) $5.58 $6.57 Nome Beltz High School for a report of an assault between two juvenile students. Parents were noti- *Current Roll On/Roll Off Service, proposed High Volume Service fied and responded to the school. Investigation was conducted and a report will be filed with the In conjunction with TA19-655, APES-Nome filed a request for waiver of the requirements of 3 Juvenile Probation Office. NomeNo em EskimoEs omik CommunityCo mm ytinu AAC 48.275(a)(8), 3 AAC 48.275(a)(11), and 3 AAC 48.275(a)(12), requiring pro forma schedules of provision for income taxes, cash working capital, and cost of capital. On 10-21 at 12:36 p.m. NPD removed two unat- tended suite cases that were left at the Alaska Air- NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING This notice may not contain all requested revisions and the Commission may approve a rate or lines. NPD is currently attempting to locate the classification which varies from that proposed. You may obtain more information about this filing owner. If anyone is missing their luggage from by contacting Tami Graff, Chief Financial Officer at Alaska Pacific Environmental Services, 3301 Alaska Airlines from this date please contact NPD & TRIBAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS C Street, Anchorage, AK 99503; phone: (907) 522-2155, or APES-Nome at 120 East 1st Street, at 907-443-5262. Nome, AK 99762; phone: (907) 443-5590. The complete filing is also available for inspection at th On 10-21 at 3:04 p.m. a bicycle was reported the Commission’s office at 701 West 8 Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501; phone: stolen from Subway. The bicycle is described as a (907) 276-6222, or may be viewed at the Commission’s website at http://rca.alaska.gov by Trek model 4300. Anyone with information about ToTheTihe NomeNome EskimokEN miksE CommunityComem itytinum AAnnualaunn l MeetingM ee ting willwill b bebtinl e heldheld Thursday,Th d yadsru , typing Docket “TA19-655” in the Find the Matter search box. this theft is asked to call NPD at 443-5262 or report th anonymously on the CrimeLine at 443-8509. NoNovember 66rebmev , 22014410 bCbeginningge inning atat 6 6PM,MP , atat NECNE locatedloc ated atat 2002 00 WestWest th To comment on this filing, please file your comments by 5:00 p.m., November 24, 2014, at the 5 AvAvenue..eune Commission’s address given above or via our website at: On 10-21 at 5:43 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- ment and Nome EMS responded to an ATV crash ThereTher aree threet eehr (3)(C3) TribalTri lab CouncilC seatsslicnuo eats up forf election,ecelor it on, eacheach withwi a term ofomretaht f https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx on the west side of town in the Dry Creek area. In- vestigation indicates an ATV was being operated threetheer (3(3) ) yearyears.s . VoVoting takeskatgnit eee place attaecalps ththe NENEC C HallHal l ono n WeWednesday,,yadsend Please reference TA19-655 and include a statement that you’ve filed a copy of the comments by a minor when the vehicle crashed. The driver NovemberNo 55rebmev th frfrommo 99AMMA – 55PM.MP . & ThThursday,adsru y, NovemberoN ve rebm r6 6th frfrommo 99AMMA – was injured and was transported to NSRH with with APES-Nome at its address given above or by email to [email protected]. Individuals or non-life threatening injuries. A Public Service An- 6:30PM.30P6: .M groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or nouncement was issued advising all ATV drivers service, or alternative communication formats, please contact Joyce McGowan at (907) 276- to wear ATV safety equipment and use extreme StStaffaffff will provideedivorplliw AnAnnualaun l Pr Program ReportsstropeRmargo and informatfoin amr tioionn onon services.s vre ic se . TwoTw o 6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, TTY (907) 276-4533 or send a request via electronic mail to care while operating ATV and off road vehicles. (2(2) ro) round triptdnu ri Alaska AirlinesiAaksalAp rl eni Mileage TicketsstekciTegaeliMse (3(30,000 mileselim000,0 en each)hcaes ) will be drawnrdeblliw aw [email protected] by November 17, 2014.
On 10-21 at 8:25 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- at tthehe end ofend of tthehe mmeeting.eeting. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 23rd day of October, 2014. ment and Nome EMS / Fire responded to a sec- ond ATV related accident near the Old Hospital. CaCandidatessetadidn forffoo TriballabirTr CouncilCo licnu and tthehe AAgenda,genda, wiwill beebll pposted on theehtnodetso NENECC REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA The driver of the ATV crashed while going down st an embankment. Investigation led to charges WebsiteWe and attadnaetisb the NECCENehtt TriTrigg HallHa FridayadirFll y OctoberOc t 3113rebo . being filed on Kristen Kulowiyi ,31, for Driving under the Influence and two (2) counts of Felony For moremore information,inffoormation, contactckc acont t DaisyDaysi ChiskokCh oksi atat 907-443-2246,90 7 -443443- emailaiem2246, l at Probation Violation. Kulowiyi was left at NSRH for Rich Gazaway treatment of injuries and later transported to AMCC [email protected] mik o@gc ..i net oorr visitv it ois ourru website:w sbe ite: www.www.necalaska.orgn ro.aksalace g Advisory Section Manager where she was held without bail. 10/30,30,10/ 111/061/0 6 The Nome Police, Fire and Ambulance Depart- ments have recently responded to several ATV Corrected Notice of Utility Tariff Filing accidents in the Nome area. The Nome Police Department encourages all ATV drivers and On October 23, 2014, the REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) passengers to wear the proper safety equip- issued a public notice regarding the tariff revision designated as TA19-655, filed by ment for ATVs; abide by all traffic laws when riding an ATV. Please use extreme caution Alaska Pacific Environmental Services Nome, LLC d/b/a Pacific Waste (APES-Nome), when operating an ATV because of the chang- Jens Hildreth is bravely seeking interim and permanent rate increases. ing weather and road conditions. Please do not consume alcohol and operate a motor vehicle. In that notice, it was stated that APES-Nome proposed a permanent rate increase of Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated is 22.46 percent, applied to all tariff rates. With this corrected notice, we make the revision a criminal offense. Most important, driving that the permanent rate increase proposed by APES-Nome will be based on the while intoxicated creates hazards to both op- battling cancer. erators and fellow citizens of Nome. outcome of the proposed revenue requirement, cost of service, and rate design study.
This notice may not contain all requested revisions and the Commission may approve a On 10-21 at 9:55 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- rate or classification which varies from that proposed. You may obtain more information ment responded to the report that juveniles were about this filing by contacting Tami Graff, Chief Financial Officer at Alaska Pacific throwing rocks and arguing. Investigation led to Environmental Services, 3301 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99503; phone: (907) 522-2155, various contacts with juveniles and parents. No st further police action was required. or APES-Nome at 120 East 1 Street, Nome, AK 99762; phone: (907) 443-5590. The complete filing is also available for inspection at the Commission’s office at 701 West 8th On 10-21 at 10:47 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501; phone: (907) 276-6222, or may be viewed at ment responded to the east side of Nome, on the the Commission’s website at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing Docket “TA19-655” in the report that a male had walked into a home and Find the Matter search box. taken a knife. Investigation revealed that a relative had allegedly barrowed a knife to assist his girl- To comment on this filing, please file your comments by 5:00 p.m., November 24, 2014, friend who was locked out of her home a short dis- at the Commission’s address given above or via our website at: tance away. No charges have been filed at this time. https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx On 10-21 at 10:57 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- ment and EMS / Fire Dept. responded the north Please reference TA19-655 and include a statement that you’ve filed a copy of the side of Nome near Icy View on the report of a comments with APES-Nome at its address given above or by email to motor vehicle accident. The driver, Archie Adams [email protected]. Individuals or groups of people with disabilities, who require had run into a concrete fire hydrant support caus- special accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication ing significant damage to the truck he was operat- formats, please contact Joyce McGowan at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, ing. Adams was injured in the crash and was TTY (907) 276-4533 or send a request via electronic mail to [email protected] by transported to NSRH for treatment of injuries. November 17, 2014. Upon release, he was arrested for Driving under the Influence and Probation Violation. Adams was DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 24th day of October, 2014. remanded to AMCC. There was no bail. Donations are welcome. On 10-21 at 11:42 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA ment responded to a home on the west side of Nome on the report that there was an intoxicated Wells Fargo Account “Jens Hildreth” male inside the home. The male was determined to be staying in the home with his brother who Rich Gazaway agreed to watch him until he sobered up. No police Account number: 5965933442 Advisory Section Manager THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 21
Unalakleet Native Corporation P.O. Box 100 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Unalakleet Native Corporation will take place at the Aaron Paneok/Myles Gonangan Memorial Hall in Unalakleet, Alaska on 15th November 2014 at 10:00 A.M. for the following purposes:
1. Approval, Additions or Corrections to the minutes of the 2013 annual meeting. 2. Reports from the management and committee. 3. Introduction of the director nominees and statements by nominees, if they wish. 4. Election of four (4) directors. 5. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
Only stockholders of record as of 5:00 p.m. on 3rd October 2014 are entitled to vote at the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Stockholders are entitled to vote at the meeting in person. If you will not be able to attend the meeting in person, you are requested to fill in and sign the mailed proxy and return it to: Unalakleet Native Corporation, P.O. Box 247, Unalakleet, Alaska 99684, Attention: Proxy Committee. Proxies will be available at the time and place of meeting and during the 30 days prior to the meeting at the corporation office in Unalakleet. 10/2-9-16-23-30, 11/6 PUBLIC NOTICE: SALE OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL REAL PROPERTY
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Notice Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation lands are closed to all hunting and camping, except for use by MINC shareholders and their families. BSNC lands are open to residents of the region for subsistence pur- Contact: poses. MINC (907)643-2308 No ATV use is allowed on MINC or BSNC (907)442-5252 BSNC lands. 9/2-9-16-23-30 22 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET
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On 10-24 at 11:47 p.m., Nome PD was notified of and further investigation, Steven Gillette was heading to bed. The verbal altercation was re- continued from page 20 ON 10-23 at 6:22 p.m. NPD responded to a home a musk-ox in the road on Nome-Teller Hwy. The found to have assaulted a member of the house- solved by separation within the residence and no on the west side of Nome on a welfare check for a Muskox was herded away from the road, east of hold. Steven was also found to be on current pro- further action was necessary. On 10-22 at 8:07 a.m. Nome Police Department male. Investigation led to charges being filed on City Field without further incident. bation conditions, as well as release conditions initiated a traffic stop on Fourth Ave. and K St. due Kent Evans ,57, for one count of Reckless En- that both stipulated he is to commit no jailable of- On 10-26 at 12:26 a.m. while on routine patrol, to a red Tahoe having a headlight out, and the tags dangerment. A summons was requested for the vi- On 10-25 at 12:10 a.m. Nome PD responded to a fenses. Steven was subsequently arrested and Nome Police Department officers observed a fe- being expired. The driver Michael Kost was given olation. residence on the east side of Nome for a reported remanded to Anvil Mountain Correctional Center male passed out in front of a local establishment a citation for no proof of insurance and for expired disturbance. Investigation revealed that Autumn for Assault in the Fourth Degree, D.V, Violating his on Front St. The female was transported to the tags. On 10-24 at 2:49 a.m, NPD responded to an Day-Tocktoo was in violation of her Conditions of Conditions of Release, Probation Violation as well Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical eval- apartment complex on the west side of town on an Release, and Habitual MCA Probation. Autumn as a current Bench Warrant for his arrest. Steven uation due to her extreme level of intoxication. On 10-22 at 12:07 p.m. Nome Police Department attempt to serve a warrant. Investigation led to the was remanded to AMCC for Habitual MCA, was held without bail. was called to Nome Elementary for a minor having arrest of Kevin Ozenna,22, for two arrest warrants. VOCR, and Probation Violation, where she was On 10-26 at 3:19 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- possession of tobacco. C.S. was given a citation He was transported to AMCC and was held with- held without bail. On 10-25 at 5:25 p.m. Nome Police were on patrol ment received a report of an intoxicated male lying for Minor in Possession of Tobacco. out bail. on Front St. when a female was observed sleep- in the roadway on the east side of town. Upon On 10-25 at 2:38 a.m. Nome PD responded to a ing on the steps of a to a fire exit. Regine Kava contact, the male was identified as David Nattan- On 10-22 at 1:41 p.m. Nome Police Department On 10-24 at 3:31 a.m. NPD responded to a resi- residence on the west side of town for a distur- was contacted, and observed to be highly intoxi- guk, who was observed to be highly intoxicated. was called to Nome Elementary for a minor having dence on the east end of Nome on a report of a bance. A female there was given a disorderly con- cated. Regine was able to provide an address of David was found to be on current Conditions of possession of tobacco. M.L. was given a citation disturbance. Kevin Kuzuguk ,40, was taken to the duct warning and agreed to go to sleep. No where she could stay, however was denied from Release, which prohibit the consumption of alco- for Minor in Possession of Tobacco. hospital for medical evaluation due to his level of further action was required. that address due to her level of intoxication. hol; as well as a current warrant for his arrest. intoxication. Regine was taken to the Norton Sound Hospital, David was subsequently arrested and remanded On 10-22 at 3:56 p.m.Nome Police Department On 10-25 at 7:51 a.m. Nome Police Department where she was left for medical treatment. to AMCC for violating his Conditions of Release conducted a traffic stop in front of the Fire Hall, On 10-24 at 8:54 a.m. Nome Police Department officers responded to a residence in Belmont Point and for the Arrest Warrant. David was held on due to a Nissan pickup running a stop sign. The was dispatched to the High School for a report of for a welfare check. The reporting party wished to On 10-25 at 7:52 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- $1,200 bail. driver, Michael Lawlor, was given a citation for fail- a Motor Vehicle Accident which resulted in dam- leave the residence and was provided transporta- ment received a REDDI Report of a possible in- ure to stop at a stop sign and no proof of insur- age to property. The investigation led to Charlene tion to a friendʼs residence, per her request. No toxicated driver. The vehicle was located on Front On 10-26 at 3:43 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- ance. Kunnuk who was cited for leaving the scene of a further action was necessary. St and the driver was contacted as a result. The ment received a report of a Sexual Assault occur- property accident, failure to provide proof of insur- driver was found inside a local establishment al- ring within Nome. A suspect has been identified On 10-22 at 3:58 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- ance and basic speed. On 10-25 at 8:33 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- ready consuming alcohol and denied having and the investigation is ongoing. ment responded to the west side of Nome on the ment received a report of a female who had shown driven the vehicle while intoxicated. The driver report persons would not leave a home upon re- On 10-24 at 3:24 p.m. NPD received a report of up at a residence that was not hers. The highly was encouraged to take a cab home when the On 10-26 at 4:45 a.m. Nome Police Department quest. Investigation revealed Aloysius Muktoyuk violation of felony probation and conditions of re- intoxicated female was transported to a safe place time came, due to the recent consumption of al- responded to a residence on the west side of town ,43, intoxicated and in the area. Aloysius was lease. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Derek for the day and left in the care of a sober adult. cohol for a reported disturbance in an apartment com- found to be in violation of his probation conditions. Johnson. He was remanded to AMCC. No bail. plex. A male and female were identified and found Muktoyuk will be charged with Violating Conditions On 10-25 at 10:04 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- On 10-25 at 8:05 p.m. Nome Police Department not to live at the complex. Both parties left on re- of Probation. On 10-24 at 6:42 p.m. Nome Police Department ment received a report of a musk-ox in a dog lot on responded to the High School on the report of a quest and were given trespass warnings. Officers responded to the report of a possible as- the Nome-Teller Hwy. Nome Police Department minor using chewing tobacco. The minor was Charges forwarded to the District Attorney for Pro- On 10-23 at 2:25 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- sault on the east side of town. Upon further in- and Alaska State Troopers responded to the area identified, and issued a citation for Minor in Pos- bation Violation. ment responded to the west side of Nome on a vestigation, it was found that the victim was upset and redirected the musk-ox away from the lot with- session of a Tobacco. report of an intoxicated female causing a distur- about his mother leaving for a business trip and out further incident. It was later learned that two On 10-26 at 10:07 p.m., the Nome Police Depart- bance. Reanna Soonagrook ,21, was taken to ran out of the home, chasing his mother down the dogs were injured by a musk ox. The incident was On 10-25 at 11:17 p.m. Nome Police Department ment responded to a residence on the east side Anvil Mountain Correctional Center for a protec- street. The assault was unfounded and the juve- reported to Alaska Wildlife Troopers. Officers responded to a residence in Icy View for of town for an intoxicated female who refused to tive hold due to her level of intoxication. nile was returned to his residence without further the report of an assault. Both parties indicated leave the residence upon request. The female left incident. Information for False Report will be for- On 10-25 at 11:41 a.m. Nome Police Department that the other had instigated the physical alterca- the residence before prior to police arrival and no On 10-23 at 8:24 a.m. Nome Police Department warded to the Juvenile Probation Office for dispo- Officer responded to a residence on Nugget Alley tion, but neither wished to pursue charges and further action was required. responded to a call on the 700 block of Fourth Ave. sition. for the report of an intoxicated male refusing to both parties had their own residences to stay at A male had walked into the house and was not in- leave. Upon arrival, the male was found to live at for the evening. The report of the altercation will On 10-26 at 10:49 p.m., the Nome Police Depart- vited in. Once on scene officers found that the On 10-24 at 7:52 p.m. an intoxicated male was re- the residence, but agreed to leave the home to be forwarded to the District Attorney to review for ment responded for a report of a possible domes- guest, Harvey Agloinga, was invited into the house ported down on Front St. The male was contacted prevent further issues. No further action was re- possible Assault charges. tic dispute on the east side of town. Investigation by other members of the household. and transported to his residence, where he was quired. revealed that a pregnant female was in pain and left in the care of a sober family member. On 10-25 at 11:50 p.m., the Nome Police Depart- her crying was the cause of the disturbance. Both On 10-23 at 10:59 a.m. AMCC contacted Nome On 10-25 at 4:46 p.m., Nome Police Department ment received a report of a vehicle driving reck- parties denied any assault or argument taking Police Department to report that Panky Kobuk had On 10-24 at 10:13 p.m., a Good Samaritan Officers responded to Seppala Drive for the report lessly through town. The vehicle and driver were place. Medical assistance was refused at that walked out of the Seaside Center. Kobuk didnʼt brought in a Ziploc bag containing wrestling raffle of a vehicle collision. Upon arrival, both drivers located after the fact and the driver denied oper- time and no further action was required or taken. have permission to leave, and was considered an tickets and a small amount of cash. The owner were contacted and no injuries were reported. ating the vehicle in an unsafe manner. The driver escapee. Kobuk was found at Raven Air, and was later identified and was able to describe the Michael Cresswell was cited for Driver to Exercise was warned for his manner of reported driving and On 10-26 at 11:05 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- taken to AMCC for Escape in the Second Degree missing items and later retrieved the items from Due Caution to Avoid a Collision and both parties was released from the scene. ment received a report of an intoxicated female and is being held without bail. the Nome Police Department. The Nome Police were released from the scene without further inci- causing a disturbance at a residence on the east Department would like to extend their thanks to dent. On 10-25 at 11:57 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- side of town. Investigation revealed that Tammy On 10-23 at 1:39 p.m. the Adult Probation Office the Good Samaritan for bringing the bag to the ment received a report of two family members Katchatag had assaulted a family member. called Nome Police Department asking for assis- Nome Police Department, which allowed its safe On 10-25 at 5:17 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- possibly fighting inside a residence on the east Tammy was remanded to Anvil Mountain Correc- tance with a Felony Probation Violation. Samuel return to the owner. ment responded to a residence on the east side side of town. Upon arrival, both parties indicated tional Facility for Assault IV DV, and held there Luehmann was found to be in violation and was of town for the report of an assault. Upon arrival that no assault had occurred and all parties were without bail. taken to AMCC and is being held with no bail. Court
Civil State of Alaska v. Joseph Fagundes (12/19/90); 2NO-14-465CR Notice of Dismissal; Probation; ATN: 113671746; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term Alakayak, Thomas v. Alakayak, Waba N.Q.; Dissolution One Spouse Charge 001: Assault III; Filed by the DAs Office 10/21/14. revoked and imposed: 10 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO-14- Lockwood-Jimmy, Ursula v. Waskey, Moreen; Forcible Entry/Detain-Dist Ct (2NO) State of Alaska v. Joseph Fagundes (12/19/90); 2NO-14-467CR Violate Protective 192CR. Iyapana, Nellie J. v. Pomrenke, Catherine J.; Civil Protective Order Order; DV; Date of Violation: 7/14/14; 45 days, 45 days suspended; Initial Jail Sur- State of Alaska v. Harry Uglowook (9/1/91); 2NO-14-192CR Assault 4; DV; Date of Vi- Small Claims charge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Sur- olation: 3/30/14; 150 days, 90 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall be Cornerstone Credit Services, LLC v. Olanna, Ada M.; Small Claims Less Than $2500 charge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked served with defendant reporting to Nome Court on 11/17/14 at 1:30 p.m. for a re- Criminal and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Po- mand hearing; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, An- State of Alaska v. Barton Johnson (4/23/91); Disorderly Conduct; Date of Violation: lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Pro- chorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must 10/16/14; 10 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 10 days shall be served with bation for 1 year (date of judgment: 10/21/14); Shall commit no violations of law. be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken defendant remanded to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to State of Alaska v. Jacob Soolook (4/30/77); CTN 001: Criminal Trespass 2; Date of Vi- to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this olation: 4/30/77; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002; 1 day, 0 days suspended; Time this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 10/23/14); Shall court within 10 days. served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; State of Alaska v. Regine Kava (11/6/70); 2NO-14-653CR Criminal Trespass 2; Date Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Shall not have alcohol in his residence; Shall of Violation: 10/8/14; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 30 days, State of Alaska v. Kevin Kava (12/21/65); Attempted Sexual Assault 3; Date of Viola- not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrant- 25 days suspended; Unsuspended 5 days shall be served with defendant re- tion: 8/29/14; 12 months, 9 months suspended; Unsuspended 3 months shall be less breath testing at the request of any peace officer; Subject to warrantless search manded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to served; Probation for 1 year; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines of residence for alcohol. AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 sus- stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of proba- State of Alaska v. Harry Uglowook (9/1/91); 2NO-14-442CR Notice of Dismissal; pended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- tion; Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domes- Charge 001: VOCR; Filed by the DAs Office 10/23/14. rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall tic violence. State of Alaska v. Darla Swann (8/24/93); 2NO-13-599CR Notice of Dismissal; PTR be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: State of Alaska v. Gina Lynn Nanouk (2/19/89); Dismissal; Count I: Assault 4°; Filed by filed on 8/13/14; Filed by the DAs Office 10/24/14. 10/20/14); Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit the DAs Office 10/21/14. State of Alaska v. Darla Swann (8/24/93); 2NO-14-534CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge no violations of law; Shall not possess, consume or buy alcohol. State of Alaska v. John Erlich (2/2/85); 2NO-14-456CR CTN 002: Assault; CTN Chrgs 001: MCA; Filed by the DAs Office 10/24/14. State of Alaska v. Regine Kava (11/6/70); 2NO-14-669CR CTN 001: Criminal Tres- Dismissed: 001; 150 days 75 days suspended; Unsuspended 75 days shall be State of Alaska v. Scott Meisterheim (7/8/67); 2NO-14-498CR Notice of Dismissal; pass 1; Date of Violation: 10/17/14; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002; 30 days, 25 days served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Charge 001: Assault 4; Charge 002: VCR; Filed by the DAs Office 10/24/14. suspended; Unsuspended 5 days shall be served with defendant remanded im- Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if State of Alaska v. Scott Meisterheim (7/8/67); 2NO-14-522CR Notice of Dismissal; mediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, An- probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or Charge 001: VCR; Filed by the DAs Office 10/24/14. chorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court State of Alaska v. Kimberly Booth (9/9/77); CTN 001: DUI-Operate Vehicle Under In- be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken within 10 days; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 10/23/14); Shall commit no fluence; Date of Offense: 6/27/14; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002, 003; 50 days, 47 to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Shall not have alcohol in days suspended; Report to Nome Court on 11/4/14 for a remand hearing; Pay to this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 10/20/14); Shall his residence; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Clerk of Court, or pay online at courtrecords.alaska.gov/ep: Fine: 1,500 with $0 comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations of Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer; Subject to suspended; $1,500 due 10/22/15; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 sus- law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not possess, con- warrantless search of residence for alcohol upon probable cause. pended; $75 due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage, or sume or buy alcohol. State of Alaska v. John Erlich (2/2/85); 2NO-14-645CR CTN 001: Misconduct pay online at courtrecords.alaska.gov/ep: Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, $0 State of Alaska v. Peter Olanna (3/30/86); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: w/Weapons 4; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002; 90 days 90 days suspended; Initial Jail suspended; $50 due; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 sus- 114798222; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended to 12/10/15; Must Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Sur- pended; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st off.) with $0 suspended; Full amount or- pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms charge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked dered due; Restitution: See Restitution Judgment, will be set within 90 days; State and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Po- will specify in 60 days; Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Assessment: local State of Alaska v. Gabriel Muktoyuk (2/5/73); Assault 4; DV; Date of Violation: 8/26/14; lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Pro- ASAP; Other: NSHC BHS within 30 days; You are responsible for costs; Obey Dri- 270 days, 0 days suspended; Report to Nome Court on 11/7/14 at 1:30 p.m. for a bation for 1 year (date of judgment: 10/23/14); Shall commit no violations of law; verʼs License Directives: Driverʼs license is revoked for 90 days; Concurrent with remand hearing; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, An- Shall not possess or consume or buy alcohol; Shall not have alcohol in his resi- DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: After you regain the privilege to drive chorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 dence; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject or obtain a limited license you must use an ignition interlock and device (IID) as di- days. to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer with probable cause rected in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483); Probation for 1 year (date of judg- State of Alaska v. June Koonuk (6/10/62); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: to believe he has consumed alcohol; Subject to warrantless search of residence for ment: 10/22/14); Obey all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; 114796584; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probation modified as alcohol upon probable cause. Commit no jailable offenses. follows: no alcohol possessed or used; Must comply with BHS recommendations. State of Alaska v. Harry Uglowook (9/1/91); 2NO-13-17CR Order to Modify or Revoke SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME
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Photo by Keith Conger WALK FOR THE CURE LEADERS — The Nome-Beltz Girls Volleyball team led a group of approximately 100 people on the 8th Annual Walk for the Cure. The event, sponsored by the Arctic Pinkies, is aimed at raising cancer awareness. The Arctic Pinkies lead 8th annual Walk for the Cure
By Keith Conger Handeland presented a brief intro- the Cure met at Old Saint Joe’s the Arctic Pinkies for several years. took up a single lane of Bering Approximately 100 people gath- duction to the Arctic Pinkies. He church where they found papers The team recently held a four-team Street, Front Street, Steadman Street, ered Tuesday evening to join the Arc- praised the Pinkies for raising more printed with “Here in Memory of.” tournament dedicated to raising and 5th Avenue. tic Pinkies for the 8th Annual Walk than $100,000 over the past seven They were encouraged to write down money for the Arctic Pinkies. Prior The next fund-raising event for The Cure. The Arctic Pinkies years. Their goal this year is to raise the names of people who had either to the walk, team members staffed a planned by the Arctic Pinkies is a was started in 2008 by Nome com- at least $10,000. The funds are used passed away from cancer or were table where they helped pin ribbons lunch with a silent auction on No- munity member Christine Ann Car- for many purposes including pro- survivors of cancer, after which those on participants’ jackets. There were vember 7. penter Perkins who rallied her moting cancer awareness, furthering memorials were pinned to partici- 17 ribbon colors, each signifying a friends and family together when she cancer research, and continuing as- pants’ clothing. specific type cancer. was diagnosed with cancer. sistance for local regional patients. The Nome-Beltz girls volleyball On a circuit route, the large group, Before the Walk began, John Attendees of the 2014 Walk for team has been an active partner of led by Police Chief John Papasodora,
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