INTO THE SUNRISE —Scott Davis and Todd Palin ride their Arctic Cats out of Nome Thursday morning to a 4th place finish in the Iron Dog snowmachine race. Photo by Nadja Cavin

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VOLUME CXII NO. 8 March 1, 2012 Council toughens port regs and fees By Sandra L. Medearis golden beaches of Nome. The Nome Common Council The City of Nome and state agen- should have called out the Public cies are trying to prepare for an on- Works Department with a blade to slaught of gold miners who for the plow through a heavy agenda Mon- most part will have nowhere to stay day night at its regular meeting. Still, and nowhere to mine legally. the Council finished in two hours. Port of Nome Tariff 8, on the With Councilwoman Mary Kn- workbench at Nome Port Commis- odel pulling the towrope, the panel sion, for several months tightens got through the Port of Nome tariff regs and ups some user fees, but re- revision. Knodel apparently had quirements were not stringent been through the document with a enough to suit Knodel. The Council magnifying glass and proposed approved all the amendments pro- amendments to it to tighten regula- posed. tions in advance of the onslaught of The Council pulled back to only gold miners expected to grace and one allowable breach some infrac- otherwise occupy the underwater tions that the originally proposed tar- Environmental Conference brings together regional delegates to discuss issues Regional watershed alliance proposed for Norton Sound/Bering Strait region By Diana Haecker velop some proactive movement to Regional delegates from Norton address some specific issues,” Sound and Bering Strait communi- Zweifel said. ties converged on Nome last week to meet for three days to discuss topics Regional Watershed initiative that ran the gamut of environmental proposed concerns. Solid waste and recycling, Zweifel re-introduced the idea of climate change and adaptation, min- forming a regional watershed al- ing impacts and watershed protec- liance that would incorporate waters tion, proposed outer continental shelf flowing into Norton Sound and the oil and gas development and the pro- Bering Strait. A working group has tection of the subsistence lifestyle been drafting a resolution in 2010, were some of the issues discussed. but for the lack of funding to see the A comparable region-wide con- initiative through, the concept re- ference on environmental issues has mained dormant until Zweifel not been held since 2004. The 2012 brought it up again at last week’s Bering Strait/Norton Sound Envi- conference. The resolution –in its ronmental Conference organizer first draft phase- says that the BS/NS Photo by Diana Haecker Kevin Zweifel with Norton Sound Watershed Alliance seeks to promote WRENCH TIME— Nome’s Tre West and his partner Tyler Huntington of Fairbanks are on the clock in Health Corporation’s Office of Envi- watershed integrity through educa- the Nome Public Works garage fixing their Polaris Switchback sleds during the 36-hour mandatory lay- ronmental Health said that the goal tion, research, and communication over at the Iron Dog halfway point in Nome. Each team was allowed 20 minutes to inspect their sleds off was to create awareness about envi- while encouraging sustainable use the clock. Actual repairs happen “on the clock,” timed by the second and calculated into the team’s actual ronmental issues that impact the re- and development of the watershed run time. Tre West and Huntington finished in second place. gion and Alaska. “In addition we resources. It goes on to say that there wanted to create awareness and de- McKenna, VanMeter take continued on page 5 Iron Dog Race By Stephen Palmatier able to hold off 20 other teams of and other layovers, the riders would The Iron Dog Snowmachine riders to claim snowmachinie rac- be on the clock to work on their ma- Race came to its conclusion this ing’s ultimate prize. chines and find what problems there past Saturday in Fairbanks as Marc With a total course riding time of were. McKenna and Dusty VanMeter on 1 day, 11 hours, 39 minutes and 56 For some people, the Iron Dog is MXC X-RS 600 cc Ski-Doos were seconds, they were able to defeat the a very big event, especially for fam- second place team of Tyler Hunting- ily members. ton and Tre West on Polaris Pro R “I’ve been flying to different On the Web: Switchback 600 cc by nearly 44 places following the race,” said Dan minutes. Morgan, who is Mike Morgan’s fa- www.nomenugget.net McKenna, who is from Anchor- ther. E-mail: age, is now a three-time champion Rounding out the rest of the top 5 of the race, winning it back in 2005 for the race were Ryan Sottosanti [email protected] and 2008. VanMeter, who is from and Andrew Zwink in third place on Kasilof, had run the race every year Polaris Pro R Rush 600 cc , Mike except once since 1994 and is now a Morgan and Chris Olds in fourth REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE— During the Bering Strait/Norton four-time champion of the event. place on Polaris Pro R S Switch- Sound Regional Environmental Conference held in Nome from Feb. 21 Over the course of the race, the back 600 cc and Todd Palin and through 24, Chelsea Fagerstrom, left, and Wilma Amaktoolik from riders lay over in 7 different places, Scott Davis on Arctic Cat Sno Pro Golovin presented their efforts to collect plastic in their community with including for more than a day at the 600 cc in fifth. the goal to rather bury it than have it go up in hazardous smoke in the halfway point in Nome. In Nome village’s trash incinerator. 2 THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2012 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET

Letters Ulu News Hi Nancy, She hails from upstate New York, other, marrying in 1967. Guy left Have my 2-9-2012 issue of The has two kids, Josh and Aster from a for Vietnam, where he flew a Huey Senator Donald Olson Nome Nugget and delighted at San- previous marriage, and has worked gunship, experienced much combat, 27th Alaska Legislature District T dra’s account of the pizza run for the as a computer specialist for the Uni- and fortunately, survived the war. Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory Council Russian crew of the Renda. versity of Georgia for several years. Upon his return, he and Peg, had I’d like to say that I’m overjoyed to learn about all the support we have for That sounds so Nome like—-and You may have already heard the their daughter, Samantha, and SB 130, establishing an Alaska Native Language Preservation & Advisory it just made me smile. I cherish the news via Facebook. We are thrilled bought a 25-acre horse farm in Council. We have received overwhelming support statewide for this effort years Richard and I spent in with this coming union. They plan to Stafford, VA. More than any Rusk I and I’m very thankful to all the organizations that have sent letters of support Nome—and raised our family. I remain in Athens for the time being, know, Peg and Guy found their and resolutions for the passage of this particular bill. This bill is one of the would do it all over again. Greetings as Andy is getting lots of work in the bliss— horses— and followed it first to establish service solely for Alaska Natives at the state level and touches to all. I look forward to my issue of film industry in Georgia. During throughout their lives. Guy was a bit on the very foundation of culture. This bill has been heard in both Senate The Nome Nugget. Take special these lean economic times, Andy reticent with me as a brother-in-law, State Affairs and the Senate Finance Committees. It passed with unanimous care. finds himself steadily employed. but he was a terrific husband to Peg support in the State Affairs committee and the Senate Finance Committee Joyce Galleher You may see him regularly on and father to Sammy, and in my will vote on this bill in the near future. Here is a link to a news story aired Poulsbo, WA AMC’s The Walking Dead, doing own way, I deeply loved and re- on KTVA for your pleasure. The House Companion bill, HB 254, has past the stunt work for the zombies. spected him. I’ll always remember House State Affairs and will be heard before the House Finance Committee Dear Friends, And now some tragic news: Guy Guy riding that Pinto of his, Navajo, soon. We’ve had some big news lately, Smith, my sister Peg’s beloved hus- with cowboy hat and lariat. He was http://www.ktva.com/home/top-stories/Alaska-Native-Elders-Strive-to- time to pass some on, starting with band, has just died in Dumfries, VA, nearly killed in a motorcycle acci- Pass-Native-Languages-to-Next-Generations-139451018.html the best. My boy Andy is marrying at age 68, after a long illness. Guy dent ten years ago, but somehow re- Icebreaking News his longtime girlfriend Danielle Ro- and Peggy first met at the Rock covered and got back on his Harley I along with Representative Bob Herron submitted House Joint Resolution barge this October. At age 31 Andy Creek Stables in Washington DC and his horses. He was a real tough 24 urging the US Congress to fund all the facilities and vessels necessary for is tying the knot with a young lady during the 1960s. They fell in love dude, and we will miss him greatly. the United States Coast Guard to fulfill its Arctic Missions, including ice that Janice and I absolutely adore. with horses and, very quickly, each And finally, after 65 years of near- breakers and an Arctic Coast Guard. The need for fuel delivery to Nome this perfect health, I hit a big piece of winter brought this matter forward and presented the long overdue need to kryptonite. Hip replacement surgery such icebreakers and other needed facilities when crises such as this happen Letters to the editor must be signed and continued on page 10 affecting our coastal communities. include an address and phone number. continued on page 13 Thank yous and political endorsements are considered ads. A Look at the Past Editorial Up Pops the Devil

Just when we were groaning with the ho-hum Republican presi- dential candidates debates, the damnedest thing happened— the Devil entered the picture with his eyes on America. How does a ra- tional person take this as serious politics? Oh well, we all know the Devil is in the details. While we try to survive the too-long series of Republican primary candidatesʼ mud-slinging events we have a chance to keep an eye on the goings on in Juneau. Will our politicians ever gather the courage to effectively tax the companies who are making big bucks by selling our oil? Will we see legislation that promotes openness in government and meaningful and timely communication with the public? Will we see a willingness to let folks who are impacted by legislation be made aware of the changes? Is State government to expect the unsuspect- ing citizen to wade through a labyrinth of on-line government web pages and industry newsletters to find out about changes in legislation that impact our lives? We also need openness in city government, but that will only happen when the public insists on being kept informed. Proposed legislation and ordinances should be published in newspa- pers of general circulation. Maybe Old Nick is stirring the pot. Can we expect our politicians to steal a line from comedian Flip Wilsonʼs Geraldine and proclaim in a high falsetto, “ The devil made me do it!”— N.L.M.—

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Other changes accompanying fiscal note for the *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. regulations. in regulations from other agencies change to take effect. If they could *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7:00 a.m. - noon *Lunch Laps Pool 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. HB 216 would require notices of would not be included in print and not meet the deadline stated, an *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center noon - 2:00 p.m. changes in regulations to have an ex- broadcast notices to save money. agency would have to publish a new *Teen Breast Feeding Video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. planation in good plain English that The public would be able to read effective date. The agencies under *The Miracle of Life Video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. tells what the former regulation said the “plain English” descriptions of this fiscal note provision are the fol- *Wiffleball Grades 3-6 Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. that is to be applied, repealed or changes to some rules and regula- lowing: Alaska Housing Finance *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. changed. tions in e-mails mailed notices and Corporation, the Alaska Industrial *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Confusion “is caused by the online, Wilson said, favoring the Development and Export Authority, *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. legalese used to describe proposed change. Publishing in print “costs the Alaska Energy Authority, the *Body Blast Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. regulations. This language, while ac- money, as print notices cost by the Alaska Public Offices Commission, *City League Bball Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. curately and legally describing pro- word.” and the Alaska Oil and Gas Conser- *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *H2O Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. posed regulations, is difficult to That language clips the wings of vation Commission, but does not in- *Kripalu Yoga Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. understand by the average individ- a good bill, Rep. Mark Neuman, R- clude other boards or commissions. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ual,” sponsor Rep. Peggy Wilson R- Wasilla, said in committee. “Legislators and the public have *ICANS Meeting XYZ Center 7:30 p.m. Anchorage, said. “If the intent is to keep the public often been frustrated by the fact that The bill itself states that brief de- informed, you are backing out of months, or even years, sometimes Friday, March 2 scriptions “shall be written in clear, that,” he said. “It’s taking back some pass between the time that a bill is *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. *Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. easily readable language that a per- information it’s supposed to be giv- passed by the legislature and the time *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon son without a legal background is ing the public. You should describe the regulation is implemented,” Wil- *CAMP Class Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. able to understand.” the changes in those three [newspa- son said in a sponsor statement. “The *Having Your Baby Video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. The new law would broaden pub- pers, broadcasts and trade journals].” result is; Alaska residents, businesses *Team Handball, Grades 3-6 Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. lic participation in the review Wilson said she was trying to en- and legislators are confused about *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *Zumba Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. process, Wilson hoped, as the people hance the bill’s chances of passage what the change means.” *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. would understand what the change in by decreasing the cost. Last week House Finance Com- *Open Bowl Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. regulation meant to them, she said. “We’ve got the other body to get mittee passed the bill on to House *Climbing age 8 & under Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. However, in House Finance Com- through. If I think it will get through, Rules to put the measure on the cal- *Climbing age 9 & over Nome Rec Center 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. mittee the bill underwent a tweaking I will change it,” she said. endar. Rep. Mia Costello and Rep. *Drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. that produced a substitute bill that The move raises the question of Bob Lynn, both R-Anchorage, have *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8:00 p.m. would provide the description in no- Internet availability in rural Alaska joined Wilson as sponsors. Saturday, March 3 *Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Start 4th & D St. Anchorage 10:00 a.m. *Body Blast Nome Rec Center 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. *Relax, Renew & Restore Yoga Nome Rec Center 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. *Baby’s First Months “What Do We Do Now” Video Overdue snowmachiners found near Topkok Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Your Baby’s Hearing Test Video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. A group of three snowmachiners night. Troopers say they were re- Aileen Witrosky said that six *Open Bowl Nome Rec Center 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. traveling from White Mountain to ported overdue on Sunday night at searchers on snowmachines were de- *Winter Fest Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Nome were found alive, but hy- 11 p.m. ployed from Nome. Witrosky said pothermic on Monday morning near Ground searchers left White that the snowmachiners met up with Sunday, March 4 *H2O Aerobics Pool 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Topkok, Alaska State Troopers say. Mountain but had to turn around due searchers near the Topkok shelter *Stages of Labor Video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. The snowmachiners are William to a severe ground blizzard raging cabin on Monday at 11 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Gray, Sr., 47, William Gray, Jr., 22, through the region. Conditions were Witrosky said that the snowma- *Open Swim Pool 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Yorise Olson, 23. According to such that wind gusts up to 60 mph chiners were hypothermic but other- *Bathing and Diapering Video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. Troopers, they left White Mountain and blowing snow created zero visi- wise uninjured and alert. They were *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Sunday around 5 p.m. but didn’t bility and the wind chill neared - flown with the National Air Guard’s *Pick Up Women’s Bball Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. show up in Nome that night. Bad 80°F. Black Hawk helicopter from Topkok weather held up progress of their trip Search and rescue volunteers to Nome and were transported to the Monday, March 5 the group activated the S.O.S. fea- from Nome set out for a ground Norton Sound Regional hospital in *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. ture on their SPOT device on Sunday search on Monday morning. Trooper Nome for treatment. *Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 5:15 p.m. *The Joys of Stress Video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Comforting Your Fussy Baby Video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. Get your complete *Dance: Grades K-2 Nome Rec Center 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Zumba Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Iditarod coverage *Open Spc Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. from start to finish *H2O Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at The Nome Nugget Tuesday, March 6 *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7:00 a.m. - noon *Preschool Story Hour Library 10:30 a.m. *Lunch Laps Pool 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center noon - 2:00 p.m. Breakfast menu items, Located on east Front *Early Infant Care Video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. but not limited to: *Two To Get Ready Video Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. Street across from *Floor Hockey, Grades 3-6 Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. •English Muffins *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. National Guard Armory *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. •Cinnamon Rolls *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. •Hashbowns *Kripalu Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Take Out *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *City League Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Orders *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekdays *Cardio-Kickbox Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekends 443-8100 *NPC Reg Mtg Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Mon. - Sat. • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Sun. • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 *Pickup Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m.- 7:00 a.m. Subway Daily Specials *Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. *Rotary Club Airport Pizza noon Sunday — Roasted *Celebrate Birth Video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna Chicken Breast *The Baby System - The First Year Prematernal Home 2:30 p.m. *Team Handball Nome Rec Center 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef Six-Inch Meal Deal $6.99 *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Zumba Nome Rec Center 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. *Open Spc Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Family Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. GOLD COAST CINEMA *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 443-8200 Starting Friday, March 2 Community points of interest: *Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Tu-Sa) *Kegoayah Kozga Library: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (M-Th) Beauty and the Beast 3D 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (F-Sa) *Nome Visitor Center: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-F) G 7 :00 p.m. *XYZ Center - Center Street: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (M-F) Contraband R 9:30 p.m.

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The boat operators at Bel- Additionally, a vessel could be de- mont Point will be held to the same islature would go before voters at the stay. iff revision allowed to happen twice clared abandoned after five days, not laws about releasing hazardous ma- next general election. • Adopted an ordinance amendment before a port user would be kicked 10. terial into the water. “I want to thank the regional part- upping the impound fee for second off the docks and out of the inner and “We don’t have room for junk to In other Port of Nome business, ners for putting our differences aside impound of an animal running at outer harbor waters. sit,” Knodel declared. the Council commended Mayor and working towards common goals large—$50, $75, and $300 the third These were one release of haz- Following approval of these and Denise Michels for getting $50 mil- where we will all benefit,” Michels time— and imposed fines on the ardous materials, one incidence of other amendments, the Council lion into the Senate Transportation said in her mayor’s report to the owner of an animal that cannot be damage to port property or infra- unanimously approved the tariff re- Committee’s SB 163 for extension of Council. Michels expected to testify caught—$50, $75 and $300. structure, one involvement in an al- vision that also bars leaving boats the causeway. Letters of support in for the bill Tuesday. She credited • Increased the number of people on tercation or dispute with another port anywhere in the Port of Nome to the Council packet from Bering work with Baker, City employee the Museum and Library Commis- user that results requiring police as- freeze in for the winter. Straits Native Corp., Nome Eskimo Candace Weidler, lobbyist Wendy sion to nine members and declared sistance, one occasion of violating of The public may see the tariff at Community and Sitnasuak Native Chamberlain and John Handeland five a quorum for meetings. tariff rules and regulations. City Hall, online, or soon be able to Corp. backed the deed, as did Nome with lawmakers Donny Olson and • Received a report from John Han- “Especially with what is coming have a copy with a map of Port of Chamber of Commerce. Neal Foster in getting the cause be- deland, utilities manager, that the this year [gold miners], if they get to Nome properties attached. Council- “The City of Nome and SNC are fore the Senate Transportation Com- Legislature was considering raising fighting, they need to be gone,” Kn- man Stan Andersen thanked Knodel united as one, advocating for infra- mittee. the Power Cost Equalization assis- odel said. “We need to say, ‘This is for doing the Council’s homework structure that will spur economic de- In other business, the Council: tance to apply to 700 kw monthly our port.’ We need to keep it safe.” on the tariff revision. velopment and lower cost of living,” • Passed a resolution officially hon- usage from 500 kw and to include The Port Commission, after dis- Some mercy for locals came out said the letter from Sitnasuak over oring a former City employee by commercial accounts. “We asked for cussing the infractions at length of the session. Subsistence hunters, the signature of President Charles W. giving Nome Bypass a new name: 750; they said 700. It’s a start,” he thought it should be two violations, sports fishers and subsistence fishers Fagerstrom. Greg Kruschek Avenue—in “honor, said. “I think they are starting to no- according to Joy Baker, harbormas- may launch their boats at Belmont The original bill had zip money in remembrance and recognition of his tice what is happening.” ter, who attended by telephone. Beach for free. However, the part of it for Nome, according to Michels. 16 years of “remarkable service to Finally, the Council moved into “One issue, write them up with a the beach that was reserved for An amendment provided the possi- the citizens of Nome.” Councilman executive session to discuss finan- warning. On the second, kick them. dredgers and boat launches will not bility of $50,000 to Kotzebue for Stan Andersen secured an amend- cial matters as regards “delivery of If you kick them the first time they be expanded, a suggestion made by deep port construction at Cape Blos- ment to change the language from fuel to Bonanza Fuel,” concerning will be trying to operate from Bel- Joy Baker, harbormaster, who told som and another amendment would Greg Kruschek Bypass to Avenue. the Russian tanker delivery. Bo- mont Beach, Cape Nome or Safety the Council that the portion reserved allow $50,000 for the Port of Nome. “’Bypass’ doesn’t do it, he said. nanza is owned by Sitnasuak Native Sound,” she said. We need to set high for swimmers was underused during A letter from Gail R. Schubert, pres- • Joined Nome Public Schools in Corp. Michels and Bahnke are Sit- standards,” Councilwoman Stiles summer 2011. The Council adopted ident and CEO of Bering Straits Na- honoring Kogoayah Kozga Librar- nasuak Native Corp shareholders. said. a wait-and-see stance on that ques- tive Corp. noted that BSNC applied ian Marguerite La Riviere with a The Nome Nugget has asked under The Council approved the amend- tion, pending a review of use at Bel- for property at Port Clarence/Port Partner in Education Award. John state and federal open records laws ments, including a delinquency of mont Beach by swimmers and Spencer in 1976 under Alaska Native Handeland, member of the Museum how much the City’s participation account for 60 days instead of 90 rod-and-reel fishers this summer. Claims Settlement Act, an area of and Library Commission recited for required from public coffers and a days. Knodel wanted 45 days—not Under-use last summer could have refuge for hundreds of years. the Council a yard-long list of La copy of invoices to Bonanza Fuel for practical, said Baker, because the resulted from the crappy weather, The bond bill, requested by Gov. Riviere’s accomplishments and ef- Port use. Additionally, The Nugget Port’s largest revenue accounts pay forts on behalf of young readers. has asked for clarification of rela- “Our public library is such an im- tionships and interests City employ- portant resource in our community ees and officials have in Sitnasuak or and Marguerite’s dedication to liter- Bonanza that pose a potential con- acy shows, Nome School Board flict of interest. Bahnke and Michels Nome eyes state bond money Member Betsy Wade said in her are among 2,652 shareholders of nominating letter. SNC. • Agreed to meet with City Manager Andersen assured that there for causeway expansion Josie Bahnke to go over issues in- would be no action by the Council cluding staffing updates and the im- following executive session. By Sandra L. Medearis and Nome Eskimo Community — facilities on the Arctic coast, accord- pending gold rush of dreamers with The Nome Common Council have sent letters of support to the ing to Schubert. Monday evening applauded efforts Legislature, urging passage to ad- “The importance of this safe har- by Mayor Denise Michels to get $50 vance regional economic develop- bor and the property at Point million for the Port of Nome into a ment. Spencer is well known to maritime Senate obligation bond bill. SB 163 Letters of support in the Council operations and has been used by holds a plan to sell bonds to the tune packet from Nome Chamber of large vessels since the beginning of of $400 million to provide port and Commerce, Bering Straits Native commercial whaling in the mid-19th harbor projects if approved by Corp., Nome Eskimo Community century,” Schubert said in her letter statewide voters at the next election. and Sitnasuak Native Corp. backed to the Senate Finance Committee. The bill, setting up the “2012 port the deed. Voters statewide hold the cause- project fund,” originally would have “The City of Nome and SNC are way and other ports’ improvements provided $200 million for the Port of united as one, advocating for infra- in their hands. The bond sale re- Anchorage, $110 million for the Port structure that will spur economic de- quires approval at the next general Mackenzie rail expansion, and $10 velopment and lower cost of living,” election. The measure anticipates million each for projects in Seward, said the letter from Sitnasuak over debt service of $28 million annually Bristol Bay, Emmonak and the signature of President Charles W. starting in 2017 at an interest rate of Ketchikan, but had no money for Fagerstrom. 2.61 percent. Nome or Kotzebue. A committee A letter from Gail R. Schubert, February’s report to Legislature substitute came through with $50 president and CEO of Bering Straits from the Alaska Northern Waters million toward a deep water port at Native Corp. notes that BSNC ap- Task Force of which Michels is a Cape Blossom near Kotzebue. plied for property at Port member suggests expanding the The Senate Rules Committee Clarence/Port Spencer in 1976 under Nome causeway at Nome’s medium sponsored the bill at request of Gov. the Alaska Native Claims Settle- draft port, improving the Nome Sean Parnell. ment Act. The area has the only deep Teller Road and developing a sea- “The original bill had nothing in water port on the Alaska coast be- sonal deep-draft port at Port it for Nome,” Michels told the Coun- tween the mouth of the Yukon River Clarence near Teller. cil at its regular meeting Feb. 27. and Canada’s border. Port Clarence Extension of the causeway would She sought and fought to get a foot is located on Cape Spencer, near not only create jobs and help the into the door for Nome. Teller. Cape Blossom, named by economy but set the stage for other A second revamping put $50 mil- Captain Frederick William Beechey economic opportunity for Nome Es- lion into SB 163 for Nome. This in 1826 after his vessel, HMS Blos- kimo Community’s 2,800 tribal money is separate from money on som, is farther north. It lies 10 miles members and for the residents of Nome’s Legislative priority list for down a road that still has to be built Nome, Denise Barengo, executive repairs and harbor upgrades. going south from Kotzebue. The ul- director, said. Three Native organizations based timate regional benefit would de- in Nome—Bering Straits, Sitnasuak pend on the level of integration of NOME OUTFITTERS

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Promote recycling and even in the Arctic!” he said, horrified. Re- currently is no regional forum to de- climate change and the prospect of Kuzuguk wondered whether there better, instead of making new stuff sponse would be nine to 12 weeks termine the conditions of the indi- the development of a uranium mine could be an environmental cause to and us buying it, consume less and and that doesn’t include calculating vidual watersheds and that the north of Elim, residents have formed the disease. so less energy would be needed to for bad weather, Kuzuguk said. people of the region depend on sub- the Norton Bay watershed council to During a meeting with Shell last produce those things that only end up Shell’s oil spill response plan that has sistence hunting and fishing as a protect the Tubutulik River waters year in Shishmaref Kuzuguk realized in the landfill. Kuzuguk was clearly been OK’d by the Department of the year-round source of food, cultural and ultimately subsistence resources that things are about to change. alarmed by what he found. He is con- Interior’s Bureau of Safety and En- enrichment and personal health. The and human health. Harold Sheperd, “They came to Shishmaref and cerned about sonar and seismic sur- vironmental Enforcement last week alliance would develop by-laws and a consultant from the Kenai Penin- wanted local input to their plans of veys that employ air guns and includes a requirement that Shell ter- a strategic plan, pursue funding and sula, presented a talk on how Elim exploring, but to me, it seemed like a cannons to blast sound into the minate drilling into any hydrocar- members are encouraged to pursue plans to collect data through an in done deal and our input wasn’t ocean, which in turn was shown to bon-bearing zones 38 days prior to separate, more localized watershed stream flow protection project. wanted,” Kuzuguk said. So, he hit cause hemorrhaging in whales’ November 1 so that if an accident projects. Zweifel said the focus of Youth from Koyuk presented their the computer and Googled every- brains and could impact their migra- were to occur, all capping, response such an alliance would be to gather recycling efforts and initiatives to thing on Arctic oil and gas explo- tion routes. But what scares him and well killing operations could be baseline data on rivers, streams and not only get their peers and parents ration. most is the prospect of huge drill rigs conducted in open water before ice creeks. “We’re fortunate for the most to recycle, but better yet, reduce the “In my opinion we need to pay at- and an armada of exploration vessels forms in Chukchi waters. During the part to live in an environment with use of plastic wares. Chelsea Fager- tention to alternative energy produc- heading past Sarichef Island up into continued on page 14 pristine waters, but that’s not to say strom told the audience that her that it will always be this way. If we group collects plastic bags and other have information that shows what is plastics to bury them rather than put Seal disease still a concern among hunters currently the base line, and if things them in the village’s incinerator. then begin to change, we have the Plastic and paper burned together, By Diana Haecker mals indicates a new and unknown cause of the illness is. “There would- data that shows that something is she explained, creates Agent Orange During last week’s regional Envi- sickness. Unsettling to hunters, who n’t be such a response to this if com- going on,” Zweifel said. and who wants to breathe that? ronmental Conference held at the harvest those marine mammals for munities and hunters wouldn’t have Zweifel added that the focus Mini Convention Center in Nome, subsistence foods, is the widespread been so diligent in reporting of these would be to protect waters and to Local OCS concerns Gay Sheffield, field agent with the occurrence of diseased seals. Sick events and sending in the carcasses,” give locals a collective voice. “This Richard Kuzuguk of Shishmaref Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisor seals, and walruses were observed said Sheffield. is not meant to be anti-development, held a power point presentation on Program, UAF Northwest Campus from Canada down the northwestern This ended in a federal declaration but to advocate for responsible de- his research that he conducted re- in Nome, gave a review and update Alaska coast down to Hooper Bay of an Unusual Mortality Event – velopment. People just want to be garding offshore oil and gas devel- on the seal disease that has been ob- and just last week, a report of a sick UME for short – which opened the involved,” Zweifel added. “From opment. Kuzuguk said that even served in spotted, ringed and bearded seal arrived from Togiak. The most door for more funding. However, the here on we plan to move forward though his six children are fond of seals. Sheffield said right off the bat recent cases reported in 2012 in- UME declaration, researchers issued with a working meeting to establish store-bought food, they still like to that researchers still don’t know the volved a few ringed seals in continued on page 14 what this alliance would look like, dunk their pork chops and chicken cause of the illness, but it doesn’t Hokkaido, Japan, a ringed seal in who the members will be and what pieces in homemade seal oil. In seem to be passed on to humans or Nome, a ringed seal in Russia and its structure and function would be,” order to supply his family with treas- dogs consuming meat from the sick two seals caught and harvested in said Zweifel. “The goal is to collect ured seal meat and oil, he relies on seals. Togiak that showed hairloss and le- information and share that informa- an intact environment that is home The symptoms of the disease are sions. tion so that ultimately we can protect to the seals. The way Kuzuguk bald to patchy hair in seals, lesions Sheffield said that hunters ob- the watersheds.” The present dele- spoke about the bearded seal – the and zit-like, open and weeping sores served also an odd smell when gates at the conference voiced sup- seal species that Shishmaref hunters and very tired and exhausted ani- butchering diseased animals. port for the regional watershed rely on most – was with deep respect mals. Sheffield said a Nome miner Sheffield said that rather than the alliance initiative. and understanding of the animals’ operating an ocean gold dredge re- seals loosing hair, it appears that The conference highlighted some life cycle. The bearded seal, he said, ported a seal repeatedly resting on when they molt in the summer time, of the actions taken by other com- can live up to 30 years, doesn’t sex- the dredge and the animal appeared new hair doesn’t seem to be growing munities to protect their watersheds. ually mature until they are seven to be struggling to breathe, sounding back, leaving the animals with dull, In Norton Sound alone, there are two years old and are monogamous ani- to have congested lungs. Other ob- ugly looking coats and bald patches watershed entities that formed to mals that breed only every four to servations included animals that that can be quite extensive, giving protect the waters flowing into the seven years. The strange seal disease were resting on the beach, didn’t run the animals a bald look. ocean, the Golovin Bay Watershed that has been observed this summer from humans and when some tried to Around October, during the fall carry them to the ocean, they went hunt, reports started to pour in from right back to the beach, resting. all over the region. Hunters reported Sheffield said that hair loss in seals showing the symptoms and seals is not a new phenomena but the began sending the diseased animals combination of open sores, mostly in body bags to pathologists, who to Photo by Diana Haecker between flippers and around the eyes this date, have ruled out certain dis- and the tired demeanor of the ani- eases but still can’t explain what the Gay Sheffield Fly Era 5 Times and Your Next Flight is

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By Diana Haecker As the IMO sub-committee on don. Norlen said that there were London. operating in Arctic waters in 2009. In a meeting room in London, far ship design and equipment — many countries involved on many The MARPOL Convention is the The guidelines are recommendations away from the polar regions, the charged with coordinating work on sides of the issue. “I would say that main international convention cover- only, not binding legal requirements German chairwoman of the Interna- the Polar Code — discussed both the this setback represents a collective ing prevention of pollution of the on how to operate vessels in Arctic tional Maritime Organization’s sub shipping safety and the environmen- failure of all countries, including the marine environment by oil, chemi- waters. committee on ship design and equip- tal component of the Polar Code, An- U.S., to prioritize the environmental cals, and harmful substances in pack- Alaska’s Northern Waters Task ment shelved discussions of environ- neliese Jost, the chairwoman of the parts of the code,” Norlen wrote. aged form, sewage and garbage. Force recently issued its findings to mental rules as part of the Polar Code sub-committee suspended discus- “The major objections stem from The sub-committee agreed to urge the Alaska Legislature, including the for a year, effectively pushing the sions on the environmental part until complaints from the shipping corpo- the MEPC and other committees to recommendation to work with the completion of the code further into their next meeting, a year from now. rations that get their government al- prioritize the discussion on how to United States and the international the future. “In light of the ever-growing need lies to raise every objection make the Polar Code mandatory at community to finalize the Polar While the news has not made bold to protect the Arctic environment and imaginable in order to block Polar their upcoming meetings. Code. In its recommendations the headlines anywhere, it is of impor- communities from the increased im- Code progress.” The prospect of saving more than ANWTF reasoned that ships navi- tance to Alaska and the region as the pact of shipping, the decision to put An IMO spokesperson said that 40 percent in transportation time and gating the Arctic are governed by the Mandatory Polar Code is supposed off the environmental chapter of the more time is needed to discuss the fuel costs for ships sailing and trans- same requirements as any other open to establish rules to ensure high lev- Polar Code for an entire year is an finer details of a proposed new porting goods between East Asia and water ships, hence, no polar class or els of shipping safety by including outrage,” wrote Doug Norlen in an mandatory Code for ships operating Europe through the Bering Strait is ice capability requirements are ship construction provisions, on- email correspondence to The Nome in polar waters. appealing to shipping companies. As mandatory. The ANWTF recommen- board equipment requirements and Nugget. Norlen is with the group Pa- But not all is lost. A working the summer sea ice shrinks signifi- dations paper says that “the IMO the inclusion of an environmental cific Environment and attended the group tackled the technical parts of cantly and allows the transit through needs to finalize the Polar Code to protection chapter. IMO meeting as an observer in Lon- the draft Code and the sub-commit- either the Northern Sea Route or the supplement international maritime tee agreed with the group’s recom- Northwest Passage, more marine and environmental conventions that mendation to forward relevant traffic can be expected in the future. already apply in the Arctic. Polar sections to the sub-committees on More traffic enhances the risk of ves- Code can provide additional require- radio communications, search and sel groundings, spills, collisions, dis- ments regarding rescue equipment, rescue; fire protection; safety of nav- charge of pollutants and noise passenger safety, firefighting, ice igation; stability, load lines and fish- pollution, especially in the bottle- navigation and navigation in unin- ing vessel safety; training and watch neck that is the Bering Strait. To habited areas.” The task force ex- keeping for their review and input. make the mix even more lethal, add pected the Polar Code would be The official version according to in the lack of navigational charts, in- approved by 2014, but the outcome the IMO spokesperson why talks hospitable and violent sea and of last week’s meeting doesn’t not about environmental rules in the weather conditions, and no vessel bode well for a timely adoption of a Polar Code were stalled goes like route protocols nor search and rescue Polar Code. this: in relation to environmental as- infrastructure. This week, the IMO’s Marine En- pects of the Code, “the ship design Ten years ago, the IMO, a United vironmental Protection Committee is and equipment sub-committee noted Nations agency that establishes stan- meeting to discuss the Polar Code. that the working group had been di- dards for the safety and security of Observer Norlen is not confident vided as to whether the environmen- worldwide maritime operations, that this committee will make any tal protection provisions should be began developing a so-called Polar progress. “The MEPC also delayed elaborated as a part of the Code, or Code. The Polar Code is meant to lay consideration of the Polar Code at its as amendments to the relevant an- the ground rules for ships operating last meeting and we fear it could hap- nexes of MARPOL and other appro- in polar waters, both Arctic and pen again,” wrote Norlen. “We are priate IMO instruments, and decided Antarctic, and would cover the de- very concerned that the IMO and its to keep any decision on environmen- sign, construction, equipment, oper- member states are shirking their re- tal requirements to be included in the ational, training, search and rescue sponsibilities to develop a Polar Code in abeyance pending further matters as well as environmental pro- Code that protects the Arctic envi- consideration by the Marine Envi- tection. The IMO Assembly agreed ronment and its people.” ronment Protection Committee.” to develop a mandatory Polar Code This MEPC is meeting this week in after adopting guidelines for ships Find The Nome Nugget on Facebook for Iditarod updates, multimedia features and breaking news.

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By Lori Head of school personnel will be laid off. use to fund education. Two years The new Commissioner of Edu- Even with SB 171 funding, there ago, the BSA finished a three-year cation and Early Development, Mike will be budget cuts and jobs lost to funding increase cycle I helped ne- Hanley, “asked us as superintendents pay for rising transportation, energy, gotiate along with now-Senator to return to our districts and to look insurance and personnel costs. Kevin Meyer. We forward-funded at how much money, how much of • A three-year schedule of invest- education, changed the fuel cost trig- an increase that we would need in ments in K-12 schools, as proposed ger, adjusted the BSA up succes- the BSA. He said, ‘Look at how in SB 171, is necessary for school sively, and equalized local district much you would need to just main- boards to plan and sustain educa- cost factors (the amounts schools can tain what you have,’” explains Mike tional improvements. expect versus the Anchorage funding Brawner, superintendent of Nome SB 171 was passed, 18-2, by the baseline.)…Education funding needs Public Schools. This was tasked to Senate. Senator Donny Olson was to be adequately addressed – on that superintendents from all of Alaska’s one of the 18 “yea” votes. we all agree. The differences are in school districts last summer. The bill was then fast tracked by how we get there.” Responses from 48 of 53 school the House to the House Finance Brawner heads to Juneau in early districts were received and an aver- Committee which is led by co-chairs March to meet with superintendents age amount needed calculated to Rep. Bill Stoltze and Rep. Bill from around the state and with leg- $320 per student. As a result, Senate Thomas and is where the bill cur- islators as he supports SB 171. He Bill No. 171 was introduced to the rently resides. points out that although Nome would Photo by Joni Earp legislature in January recommending House Democrats claim that certainly benefit from one-time GOOD FORM— In the two-foot high kick, Bengimin Ambrosiani kicks an increase to the Base Student Al- keeping the per-student funding the monies and funding for specific the ball at 26 inches during last Saturday’s NYO meet at NES. location of $125 effective July 2012, same for the past two years essen- needs, “The bottom line is this: If an additional $130 effective July tially amounts to a funding cut due they want to put funding into the sys- 2013 and a final addition of $135 to to inflation. tem that is going to impact more stu- NYO Youngsters wow the BSA, effective July 2014. It House Republicans lean towards dents across this state, it’s not would be the first increase to state education spending directed at spe- through a stimulus package. That per-pupil funding since 2010. Over cific needs such as energy prices. funding needs to go into the BSA. the crowd the three years, the bill would bump Governor Sean Parnell is balking And that BSA does align with every By Joni Earp the boys taking Landon Weiler in the the BSA up by $390 to $6,070 per at the bill stating, “They have just student attending public schools in Nome Wolverines in grades K-2 in- final match. student. spent half a billion dollars more on this state.” spired smiles and cheers from the Two-foot high kickers maintained Alaska Association of School education and they have not required Comments, ideas or questions can crowd as they worked their way poise and balance as the stakes in- Boards is bolstering the case with any results or anything transforma- be expressed to the following legis- through three Native Youth Olympic creased. The two-foot requires that an talking points including: tional to occur within the system.” lators:Senator_Donny_Olson@legis. events on Saturday. The youngsters athlete keep their feet together on take • SB 171 is affordable. At $30.4 Reports state that the governor fa- state.ak.usRepresentative_Neal_Fos- have practiced twice a week for 30- off, during the kick, and at the landing. million, the first year increase of vors adding one-time monies to the [email protected];Representa- minute sessions since January. Stu- This took much focus and tenacity for $125 to the BSA equates to less than education budget. [email protected]; dents involved in the program gained the youngsters, but they maintained the 70 cents per school day for each of House Speaker Mike Chenault Representative_Bill_Thomas@legis. experience with the format of formal most important component of the jump Alaska’s 130,000 public school stu- explains on his website, “I, along state.ak.usRepresentative_Mike_Ch NYO competition, and practiced … a smile! Great ending to a great dents. with the governor, have expressed a [email protected] and to the sportsmanship. season! • Schools are not flush with reluctance to add money to the Base Governor at [email protected] The first event of the afternoon was Kneel Jump (Boys) 1) Dusty Otton money. Without SB 171, hundreds Student Allocation – the formula we the kneel jump. The kneel jump is an 11” (tie) 1) Paris Hebel 11” 2) Jaden event in which an athlete performs a Jorgensen 9¼” 3) Bengimin Am- jump from the seated position with the brosiani 8” 4) Landon Weiler 6¾ “ 5) feet flat underneath them. The stu- Nicholas Ambrosiani 6” 6) Aaron dents have three attempts at the jump, Tocktoo 5” 7) Malakai Bates 3” (Girls) Superintendent’s contract ex- and attempt to land with both feet si- 1) Trinity Bates 12 ½ “ 2) Vivienne multaneously. The distance from the Heers 12” 3) Raichel Berkley 9” 4) tended back of the heel is measured from the Harmony Martensen 8 ½ “ 5) Natalie starting line. The kneel jump was in- Tobuk 3½ “ 6) Kaitlin Johnson 3” 7) By Lori Head contract extension to June of 2014 tistics to the public’s attention vented to simulate lifting game off of Tia Prentice 1” Nome Board of Education met with no change to the current con- through a recent article in the the ground without the use of hands Leg Wrestling (Boys) 1) Paris on February 21, in a special, 8.5 tract.” Nugget. “I’ve seen the district after a successful hunt. Imagine jump- Hebel 2) Landon Weiler 3) Aaron minute meeting. Board vice-presi- The board then voted on the one- adopt new instructional materials, ing to your feet while holding a Tocktoo (Girls) 1) Natalie Tobuk 2) hindquarter of a moose on your shoul- Kaitlin Johnson 3) Trinity Bates dent Barb Nickels chaired the meet- year contract extension at this spe- new programs, training, re-training, ders! Two-Foot High Kick (Boys) 1) ing as board president, Betsy cial meeting. It was approved by reading coaches; none of those Leg wrestling was a favorite for the Nicholas Ambrosiani 26” 2) Bengimin Brennan participated telephonically. four board members: Brennan, things is going to work by it- students as they tested their strength Ambrosiani 24” 2) (tie) Dusty Otton Brennan read, over the phone, Nickels, Reader and Karmun. Board self…What I hope the community against one another. Kaitlin Johnson 24” 3) Paris Hebel 16” 4) Landon the statement she made previously member Barb Amarok voted no. will take away from that is that it’s made a comeback for the girls after Weiler 16” (3*) 5) Aaron Tocktoo 12” after the executive session in Janu- Margaret Thomas, parent of a an issue that all of us are going to losing her first match. She ended up 6) Jaden Jorgensen (2*) 7) Malakai ary: “We met in executive session to high school student, took advantage have to contribute to solving if it’s taking second place losing her final Bates (DNQ) (Girls) 1) Trinity Bates discuss the evaluation of the super- of the opportunity to address the going to be solved.” match to Natalie Tobuk. Tobuk is an 28” 2) Natalie Tobuk 26” 3) Vivienne intendent. Mr. Brawner received a board and commended Brawner for The school board met again in a experienced wrestler finishing two full Heers 24” 4) Harmony Martensen 24” positive evaluation. The Board of- his forthrightness in bringing “truly work session on Tuesday, February seasons of NYO with the team. (7*) 5) Raichel Berkley 20” 6) Kaitlin fered, and Mr. Brawner accepted, a shocking” student reading level sta- 28 at 5:30 p.m. Paris Hebel won leg wrestling for Johnson 16” 7) Tia Prentice 12”

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Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom NOME NANOOK SENIOR NIGHT—Two Nome Nanook seniors were honored before they played their last home game on Friday night against Barrow. Jens Irelan stands with his par- ents Hank and Marilyn Irelan and Nathan Blandford with his parents Brian and Annie Blandford. Nome Nanooks lose finale, 45-game home winning streak

By Stephen Palmatier weekend at the Den of the Mighty snapped what was an incredible 45 much of the first game and the first bounce back emotionally. But Calla- The Nome Nanooks finished off Nanooks, falling to the Barrow straight wins at home for the half of this game, so we decided to han, who knows his team as good as their regular season schedule last Whalers in both games. The losses Nanooks. move the ball better against their anyone, says that he is not concerned On what was senior weekend, the zone,” said Pat Callahan, head coach one bit. crowd filled the stands making the of the Nanooks. “We are very excited right now. Den of the Mighty Nanooks a loud Irelan, the other senior, led the Our goal was to teach our guys that and exciting atmosphere all week- scoring in this one for the Nanooks they can compete with a team like end, and the two teams put on games with 11 points, while Tyler Eide Barrow, and I think we did just that,” that did not disappoint. added 10 along with Blandford’s 9. said Callahan. On the first night, which recog- With the two losses against Bar- The Nome boys, who have the #2 nized the two seniors, Nathan Bland- row, it means the Nanooks now head seed behind Barrow in the Regionals, ford and Jens Irelan, the Nome boys to Regionals in Anchorage this will look to make a strong run in the fell 56-43. The game started good for weekend on a three game losing tournament to qualify for the State the Nanooks who jumped out to a streak. With a young team as Nome tournament. The action is scheduled 12-10 first quarter lead. But in the is, it would be something that may be to begin for the boys this Thursday at second quarter, the game changed concerning as to how they will 2:45 p.m. drastically as Barrow outscored Nome 17-8 in the second quarter tak- ing a 7-point lead to the locker room at halftime. From there, Nome never could make a second half charge as Barrow won convincingly snapping the winning streak of the Nanooks. Nathan Blandford came out strong on the night he was recognized, scor- ing a game high 20 points. However, the problem for the Nanooks was the scoring from the rest of the squad as no one else on the Nanooks scored in double figures, giving Blandford simply not enough help. The Barrow Whalers meanwhile had three differ- ent players score in double digits. In the second game, Nome got down at halftime by 13 points. But in the second half, Nome made a charge, but it was not enough as they fell in the end, 43-40. It was one of the more exciting games of the Photos by Janeen Sullivan Nome season, as the Den of the TOP SCORER FIRST GAME—Nome Nanook Nathan Blandford was Mighty Nanooks exploded as the the top scorer during the first game, scoring a game high 20 points Nanooks made a huge push in the against the Barrow Whalers. second half. “We did not like our offense for

TOP SCORER SECOND GAME—Nome Nanook Jens Irelan scored 11 points against the Barrow Whalers during the second game. The Nanooks lost both games against the team from up North, the first night 56-43, the second night 43-40 THE NOME NUGGET SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2012 9

Photo by Diana Haecker INSPIRING OUR YOUTH—Iron Dog racers in the Pro Class Mike Morgan of Nome and Chris Olds of Eagle River talked to Nome Elementary School students during their manda- tory layover in Nome, promoting a non-smoking and healthy lifestyle. Morgan and Olds finished the Iron Dog snowmachine race in fourth place overall. Nome Lady Nanooks fall to Barrow in regular season finale

By Stephen Palmatier lead and a four point lead after three quar- the Lady Nanooks in scoring with 18 Shayla, who has been the third option of confidence and belief cannot be under- Last weekend marked the end of the ters. The Nome ladies, led by a game high points and Dylan Johnson added 17 of her scorer for most of the year for the Nome estimated, especially with a Nome team regular season for the Nome Lady 21 points from Shayla Johnson, were able own. ladies, very much took over as one of the such as this that has been so up and down Nanooks, but it did not finish quite as to stay right with the Lady Whalers, but Even with the two losses, there are a big scoring threats for the squad. It is part all season long. The Nome ladies look to they had hoped. The ladies dropped both they simply could never get in front. De- lot of things that point to the Lady of what has made Shayla easily the most bounce back from this weekend with a games against the Barrow Lady Whalers vynn Johnson added 12 points also for the Nanooks being encouraged to go forward. improved player on the squad throughout strong tournament in Regionals which in Barrow, but both games were well Lady Nanooks in the first loss. Not only did the Nome ladies play Bar- the season. takes place in Anchorage. The Lady fought contests. In the second game, it was very much row very tough in both games, but also With the two losses to Barrow, the Nanooks are scheduled to begin their In the first game, Barrow won 51-46 the same story as Barrow came out on top they got great production from Shayla only way the Lady Nanooks have to view tournament play this Thursday at 6:15 in a game that was close throughout. At 62-54. Again, it was another even game Johnson over the weekend who averaged it is positive as next weekend is Region- p.m. halftime, the Lady Whalers had a 29-26 for most of the way. Shayla Johnson led 19 points per game over the weekend. als for the Nome squad. The importance

Sitka Musicians perform Classics program in Nome

Photo by Tyler Rhodes MASTERFULLY PLAYED—Violinist Paul Rosenthal plays Bach for an audience at Nome Elementary School Feb. 21 during a performance as part of the Sitka Summer Music Festi- val's Winter Classics program. The Nome Arts Council brought Rosenthal and cellist Zuill Bailey to Nome. Rosenthal is the outgoing artistic director of the Sitka institution with Bai- ley stepping into the role. Both are world-class musicians, providing an extraordinary listening experience for the Nome audience.

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Profits go to the Arctic ICANS cancer support group 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2012 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET • More Letters Oh, and I think the Permanent ing, or something. After all, they continued from page 2 challenging it can be to ensure that care plan for the patient. quality medical care is being pro- This model also allows for an oft Fund Dividends should go to the were doing that before us and would on January 23rd went well, but a vided for all and that an effective overlooked yet most vital issue to be people who were born and raised love to have that something. And the nasty infection set in three weeks model of healthcare is utilized. I ap- addressed—prevention. Prevention here in Alaska, along with the other stinkweed. It really is good for you. later. My surgeon operated again, plaud NSHC for moving forward often takes a back seat to treating people who were here when it be- Take care you all. Always good to Monday of last week, cleansed the with this model of healthcare. Pro- diseases once they have gained a came a State. There are getting to be see you, think of you anyway. wound, removed the artificial joint, viding quality medical care in any foothold in our patients. This is not too many immigrants moving to As always, and inserted a spacer and plenty of community is a tremendous chal- the right way to approach Alaska for the money. Karen Nanouk antibiotics. They identified the in- lenge but to provide quality medical illness/wellness. This proactive ap- Anyway, don’t forget about the Unalakleet, AK 99684 fections; E coli, and a treatable care to approximately 10,000 people proach to healthcare NSHC is taking Elders when you go hunting, or fish- Staph infection. They put me on a resident in Nome and 15 outlying is desperately needed and it will ben- six-week regimen of IV antibiotics, villages scattered over thousands of efit Nomeites and those out in the which may run longer if needed. I square miles and with such unpre- villages over the long run. This am now at the Landmark extended dictable weather is even a greater translates into a healthier Norton For news anytime, find us Online at care facility in Athens, near the challenge under the best of circum- Sound region. VFW hall and Bishop Park, room stances. My best to all involved in this en- 114. Both the Staph and E. Coli in- The idea of involving patients di- deavor. www.nomenugget.net fections are responding to the an- rectly in their care by giving them a Peace, tibiotics. After three more weeks, choice as to their healthcare provider Jim Ferguson, MPH, PA-C Janice and I will head home for con- is a step in the right direction. One Former Nome and Gambell PA and tinued treatment. More weeks of an- of the great challenges in medicine Health Aide Trainer tibiotics may follow and when all is to affect positive and healthy traces of these bugs have disap- change in the lives of our patients Hello Out There, peared, they will re-install a new hip and that begins with the patient- Lately I look out my window and joint. provider relationship and the patient see such a beautiful sight and miss My blood pressure spiked twice feeling good about the provider they being out there in it. last week, but my infectious disease see and building a trusting relation- Because of my stupid foot I have specialist diagnosed the presence of ship with that provider. been out of commission for a good too many beautiful nurses in this fa- Such a trusting relationship, when half a year, so I have been pretending cility. That’s our diagnosis and it exists, provides the best chance for I’m not around, so I have let a few we’re sticking with it. success in helping patients get bet- people down and would like to apol- Despite these recent setbacks, life ter. If they respect and trust their ogize to them. But, I let down one has gone extremely well for us. provider, there is a better chance of my best friends and now she’s Number 1 son, Ryan, has taken a job they will listen to the advice of that dead. I don’t know if I’ll ever for- with Norton Sound Health Corpora- provider and follow the medical ad- give myself. I can no longer send tion in Nome Alaska, where he con- vice given them. one of my kids over to see if she’s tinues to live. Fran’s daughter Sarah The team concept in medicine ready to wander around. and her husband Tyler Jacobson are also needs to be developed. Long If the cops would have listened raising two wonderful kids— Henry gone are the days when one provider when we called and told them she Dean and Eva Frances— in Denver, manages all the healthcare needs for wanted her daughter out, maybe CO. Janice’s children, Jim and Lane the community. Here in Oregon, things would have ended differently. Norton, live three blocks away. where I currently live, the concept of As it is, they said, in order to get a What more can we say? the “medical home” is becoming restraining order you have to have My medical adventure has been more and more accepted as the already been beaten or fear for your and will remain a difficult journey, model that can provide the best qual- life. Can’t just kick a person out. but Janice and I are surrounded by ity of care for patients. 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FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY Fax: (907)929-5175 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2012 11 How to catch a killer cancer before it starts By Bob Lawrence, MD second leading cause of cancer have polyps removed during rou‐ rectal bleeding unfortunately de‐ though admittedly more comfort‐ Colonoscopy reduces deaths death in the United States, behind tine screening. Those are not bad velop very late in the disease. able, do not replace the need for from colon cancer by 50 percent, lung cancer. numbers when it comes to a one‐ Therefore screening is vital to de‐ colonoscopy if cancer is suspected. according to a study published last The NEJM study shows that time screening procedure. tect colorectal cancer in its earliest For example, if trace amounts of week in the New England Journal colonoscopy can potentially cut The new research supports pre‐ and most treatable form. blood are found in the stool, or if a of Medicine. this risk in half. In fact, a closer vious statements made by the Cen‐ The American Cancer Society polyp or suspected cancer is iden‐ Cancers in the colon or rectum, look at the data shows that one life ter for Disease recognizes several tified by CT or X‐ray, a person called colorectal cancers, are the is saved for every 200 people who Control and Preven‐ methods for colorec‐ would still need to undergo tion that over the tal cancer screening. colonoscopy to evaluate the source last decade the num‐ The most reliable of bleeding, remove the polyp, or to Saying it Sincerely ber of deaths from screening exam is a biopsy the suspected cancer. Fur‐ colorectal cancer colonoscopy. This thermore, only colonoscopy can By Rev. Karen Sonray of Our Savior Lutheran Church has fallen largely test allows the physi‐ detect polyps when they are very Member Nome Ministerial Association due to regular can‐ cian to directly visu‐ small. cer screening. alize the entire colon Therefore most experts recom‐ “… He led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. He was trans- Colorectal cancers grow very and remove polyps or biopsy sus‐ mend a full colonoscopy every 10 figured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white.” Mark 9: 2 slowly. Most tumors start as small picious lesions using a thin scope. years for otherwise healthy per‐ skin‐tag like structures called ade‐ Other screening options include: sons over age 50 or younger per‐ I grew up in the 1960s and can remember well where I was at the un- nomatous polyps that are often no fecal blood testing, a lab test look‐ sons with a strong family history of timely and tragic deaths of President Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. and larger than a small berry. It may ing for trace amounts of blood in colorectal cancer. Robert F. Kennedy. take 10‐15 years for a polyp to the stool; flexible sigmoidoscopy, a Patients have many options for As a young man, Martin Luther King, Jr. set his eyes toward the academy grow into an invasive deadly can‐ shorter version of the colonoscopy colorectal cancer screening in and had plans to become a college professor. He excelled in intellectual and cer. If detected early, these polyps that screens about a third of the Alaska. During your next exam, scholarly pursuits. But history called him away from the “ivory palaces” to can be removed, thereby prevent‐ colon; a double‐contrast barium X‐ talk to your doctor about colorec‐ the streets where his neighbor was suffering. He said no to the heights of the ing any future development of can‐ ray that gives radiologists a snap‐ tal screening especially if you are academy, and instead took up the non-violent civil rights movement in the cer. shot of the entire colon; and virtual over age 50, have never been 1960s. He entered the struggle and confronted our nation’s system that still The key is to find the cancer colonoscopy which uses computed screened, or have a family history did not allow the freedom and equal rights for people of all colors. Ulti- while it is small and easily re‐ tomography (CT scanner) to of colorectal cancers. mately he gave his life to this cause. moved. Symptoms of colorectal screen for polyps. Recently, I re-read the story of Jesus’ transfiguration found in Mark 9:2- cancer like abdominal pain and These alternate methods, 9. It takes place on a mountain top, high apart from the hectic crowds and ministry. There before four of his disciples he was “transfigured.” The light shined through him. His true glory was revealed. A voice came out from Obituary the clouds and was heard, “This is my Son, the beloved, listen to him.” Rather than remaining above the fray in the heights of glory, however, Jesus Timothy Grenfell Ryan ing track of the weather and watch- Peace to his memory came down from that mountain, into the very valleys of our human predica- ing the ocean. He loved to go on “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not ments and existence. Ultimately Jesus gave his life for our salvation. spur of the moment camping trips shortened, that it cannot This gospel story of Jesus inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and in- Timothy Grenfell Ryan was born with his brother Henry or other Save; neither his ear heavy, that it deed his last speech, which is often referred to as the “mountain top speech.” to Eunice and Frank Ryan on Sep- friends. He looked forward to cannot hear.” King gave that speech on April 3, 1968, the night before his death in Mem- tember 24, 1946. He died, as was spring and loved to experiment Isaiah 59:1 phis, Tennessee. In that speech he said, his wish, in his Unalakleet home on with plants in his garden. “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But February 18, 2012. He will be deeply missed by his I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s al- Tim was raised in Unalakleet and extended family, including many lowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the also on his parents’ homestead far nieces and nephews, and his good Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, up the Unalakleet River. He at- friends, Randy Toshavik of Un- that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land!” tended Unalakleet BIA School and alakleet and Gus Kusak of Anchor- He also said, “It’s all right to talk about “long white robes over yonder,” graduated from Mt. Edgecumbe age. in all of its symbolism. But ultimately people want some suits and dresses and High School in Sitka. Following Tim was preceded in death by shoes to wear down here! It’s all right to talk about “streets flowing with high school he enlisted in the United his parents, Frank and Eunice; milk and honey,” but God has commanded us to be concerned about the States Navy. He attended Haskell grandmothers, Sinrock Mary and slums down here, and his children who can’t eat three square meals a day. Institute in Lawrence, Kansas after Agnes Ryan; brothers, Wilfred Paul It’s all right to talk about the new Jerusalem, but one day, God’s preacher his Navy years and began a long ca- Ryan. Sr., Frank Stanley Ryan, must talk about the new New York, the new Atlanta, the new Philadelphia, reer as a FAA air traffic specialist, Timothy Grenfell Ryan I, and the new Los Angeles, the new Memphis, Tennessee. This is what we have to first in Kotzebue and then Nome. Glenn Jonathan Ryan. do.” He eventually returned home to Un- Tim is survived by his children, May these words of King and this story of Jesus still inspire us today and alakleet where he lived until his Cheryl Richards and Kenny shape what we have to do. death, following a courageous bat- Richards, their mother, Gladys Nel- tle with cancer. son, all of Kotzebue, his only Tim was a very private person grandchild, Tyler (Cheryl), whom who enjoyed his solitude, but also Tim was especially proud of; sis- cherished his friendships. His joys ter, Mabel Katongan, brothers, were fishing and hunting for moose Sheldon and Henry (Isabelle) and waterfowl. Tim enjoyed keep- Ryan; and Eunice’s second hus- Timothy Grenfell Ryan Church Services band, Daniel Soxie. Directory

Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC It’s 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist West 2nd Ave • 443-2865 Sunday: Worship 11 a.m. Hoop Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thrift Shop Tuesday & Thursday: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Nome Covenant Church 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) Time. Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 on’t miss a minute as Nome Nanook Sunday: School 9:45 am/Worship 11 a.m. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side D basketball comes your way on River of Life Assembly of God 443-5333 KICY AM-850. Brought to you by Sunday School:10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m./Evening Worship: 7 p.m. The A/C Value Center, Lewis & Thomas Sunday Youth Meeting: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. Attorneys at Law, Bering Air, Nome Outfitters, St. Joseph Catholic Church Corner of Steadman & King Place • 443-5527 Wells Fargo, The Nome Community Center Tobacco Control Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Program, Nome Joint Utility System, and Outsiders Hardware. Patients going to ANMC and want to see a catholic priest please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 Don’t get too far away from a radio this season! or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-2805 Sunday School: 10 a.m. AM-850 Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. 12 THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2012 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday•(907) 443-5235•Fax (907)443-5112 e-mail [email protected]

WANTED to buy (Qiviut) the under wool of the Arctic Musk Ox. Please call Vivian 907 490- Employment 6722. Real Estate 2/23-3/1-8-15-22-29 Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority working foreman weatherizing houses. Docu- P.O. Box 995 Nome, Alaska 99762 ments all materials and labor. Provides on the job SALE— Skyline dragline dredging system in Job Title: Maintenance Compliance Inspector training. Maintains a safe work environment. Req: Nome W/2 6 cu.yd. buckets, lots of cable. MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” HS diploma/GED. 4yrs carpentry experience, min- Dredge deep or shallow / water or land. See Division: Construction and Projects imum 1yr as foreman/supervisor. Spend 1- 2 video www.aulaska.com $330k (541) 291-0529 NOW taking applications for one-bedroom Reports to: Construction Project Manager months at a time in rural village. Salary $20.89 + / (541) 582-0803 Supervises: Non-Supervisory DOE 40hrs/wk. Seasonal 3/1- 8 unfurnished apartments, heat included Classification: Regular Application and complete job description available “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” Date Revised: February 15, 2012 at www.ruralcap.com or 731 E 8th AVE, Anchor- Safety Sensitive: No age. To be considered for interview, interested ap- •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided FLSA/AWJA Status: Non-Exempt plicants must submit a completed RurAL CAP •Rent based on income for eligible households Work Schedule: Full-Time application form & resume Position Open until •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development Occupational Code: 47-4011 Filled EOE Trooper Beat Salary Range: 10-12 (20.75/hr – 30.47hr) 3/1-8 515 Steadman Street, Nome D.O.E. Nome Chamber of Commerce PO Box 250 Nome, Alaska 99762 On February 19, the Alaska State Troopers in EQUAL Job Summary: Job Title: Nome Convention & Visitors Center Nome contacted a female who was traveling to a OPPORTUNITY Under the general supervision of Manager local option community, at a local airline. The in- EMPLOYER Construction/Projects Manager, creates and im- Deadline: Submit by March 16 vestigation revealed that the female was taking plements inspection and maintenance counseling Job Summary: Under the supervision of the alcohol to the local option community. Charges (907) 443-5220 programs for compliance with housing assistance Chamber Executive Director this position is re- are pending. PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 program standards and various codes and regu- sponsible for the promotion of Nome as a visitor Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 lations. We have the general application here at and convention site destination and the opera- On February 20, Nome WAANT received a the office if not you can pick one up at the Job tion of the Visitorsʼ Center. Applications and full tip from a local air carrier that an adult Native Center on front street. If you have any questions job descriptions are available at the Visitors male traveling to Wales, had possible alcohol in please call Paul Whipple at the Bering Straits Re- Center or contact Barb Nickels at 434-1833 or his luggage. Incident to contact, about 32 fluid gional Housing Authority office at (907)443-5256 [email protected] ounces of distilled spirits were seized from his or if you want to look at the job responsibilities you 3/1 luggage. Charges will be forwarded to OSPA for can checkout the website at www.bsrha.org. prosecution. Wales is a local option community 2/23-3/1 PLEASE that voted to ban the sale and importation of al- Rural CAP cohol. Crew Foreman – Western Alaska Under general supervision, leads a crew as a On February 21, at 1:00 a.m., AST responded to a disturbance on Bernie Circle in Wasilla. HELP While responding to the residence AST con- tacted Benjamin Daniels, 25, of Elim, driving a 2002 gold Kia van. Investigation revealed that Daniels was under the influence of alcohol and Adopt a Pet driving with a revoked operatorʼs license. NORTHWEST CAMPUS DIRECTOR Daniels was arrested for felony DUI and DWLR. He was transported to Mat-Su Pretrial and held or make your on $10,000 bail.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus is located in On February 22, Nome WAANT contacted an donation Nome, Alaska, and is part of the UAF College of Rural and Community adult Native female and a minor Native female at Development. a local air carrier in Nome. Incident to contact, 2- 750ml bottles of alcohol were removed from the today! minorʼs luggage. Both individuals admitted that UAF Northwest Campus is recruiting for the position of Campus Director. they were going to sell the alcohol in Stebbins, The director serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of to pay for bills. The adult admitted that she the Northwest Campus and is responsible for the academic integrity and bought the alcohol. Stebbins is a local option Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of dog/cat food when you adopt community that voted to ban the sale and impor- a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other donations are management of all programs and day-to-day operations on the campus. tation of alcohol. Both females continued on their Northwest Campus serves students living in the Bering Strait region and travels. Charges will be referred to OSPA for always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! statewide through cross-regional course offerings. Major responsibilities prosecution. Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet of the Director will be to maintain and implement high quality, innovative On February 24, Nome WAANT arrested Etta Lucy Kugzruk of Teller, at a local air carrier in 443-5212 or 443-5262 occupational and higher education programs; address the changing role Nome. She was arrested on a felony Federal of career and technical education, the needs of the returning adult student warrant from the U.S. District Court in Anchorage for failing to report to her probation officer and and the concerns of a non-traditional population; address emerging failing to pay her restitution. She was trans- technologies in distance delivery; assure a high level of flexibility and ported and booked into the Anvil Mountain Cor- responsiveness to the local community’s education and job training rectional Center. needs; and develop business relationships. Periodic travel will be required to represent NWC with the legislature, the university and the business Arctic ICANS — community. Seawall For a complete job description and to apply go to: www.uakjobs.com A nonprofit cancer and reference posting #0063585. 02/22 1-800-478-9355 survivor support group. Recruitment closing date: March 14, 2012 Doreen Lockwood, 36, was arrested and re- manded to AMCC for Assault in the 4th Degree, Contact information: Domestic Violence. 02/24 Phone: (907) 443-8428 Northwest Campus Personnel Office Ann Soolook, 41, was arrested and remanded to Email: Gretchen Froehle at [email protected] AMCC for Drunk on License Premises, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree. Arctic ICANS next meeting The University of Alaska is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 02/25 Anna Oxereok, 50, was arrested and remanded The Nome Cancer support group will meet at the XYZ Center on and educational institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. to AMCC for Assault in the 4th Degree, Domestic Violence. Rhonda Takak, 32, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Disorderly Conduct and Escape in the Thursday,Thursday, March ct. 6 • 1 7• :7:3030 p p.m..m. 4th Degree. Brendon Oseuk, 37, was arrested and remanded Guest Speaker to AMCC for Disorderly Conduct. Andrea Douglas, 21, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Disorderly Conduct. Rev. Julie Elmore 02/26/12 William Toolie, 24, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Probation, Dis- orderly Conduct and Assault in the 4th Degree. For more information call 443-5726. Billy Joe, 46, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Probation. During this period Nome had eight persons taken to the hospital/AMCC for Title 47. JOB OPENING Legals The City of Nome is Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is committed accepting applications for: THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF to providing quality health services and promoting ALASKA wellness within our people and environment. SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME NSHC is currently recruiting for the following position: In the Matter of the Estate Position: Finance Director of YVONNE FAYE MARSHALL, a/k/a Yvonne Marshall, Salary: $90,000/yr. + DOE; very attractive Certified Nursing Assistant (QCC) Deceased. Case No. 2NO-12-03 PR/E. benefit package including insurance, personal NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide patient and family focused care Notice is given that Catherine Evans has leave accrual, PERS, etc. in accordance with NSHCʼs mission, philosophy, policies, and been appointed personal representative of the above-captioned estate. Persons having claims procedures under the direction of the charge nurse and in compliance against the deceased must present their claims Hours: Full Time - Exempt with standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. within four months of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Claims may be presented to Catherine Evans, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED. 690 E Coy Avenue, Hazel Park, Michigan 48030, Qualifications: Bachelorʼs degree (B.A.) in or to the above-named court, Box 1110, Nome, State of Alaska Nursing Assistant certification is required. Alaska 99762. accounting, business administration or public One year demonstrated work experience required preferably in health Dated February 17, 2012. Barry Donnellan administration, with four years related care setting. Alaska Bar Association No. 7210045 Attorney for Catherine Evans experience; or equivalent combination of 2/23-3/1-8 SALARY: $18.80 + DOE + Great Benefits Package education and experience; or registered as a BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Certified Public Accountant in the State of Alaska. For an application, detailed job description or more information, The Bering Strait School District is requesting Proposals/Statements of Qualifications from in- please contact: terested General Contractors for participation in Closing Date: March 23, 2012 the “team-build” K-12 School Renovation project in Shaktoolik, Alaska. Proposals will be received NSHC Human Resources Department: at Kumin & Associates, 808 E St, Suite 200, An- Rhonda Schneider, Recruitment & Staffing Manager chorage, Alaska, 99501 until 2:00 PM March 14, Visit www.nomealaska.org for a detailed job 2012. Proposals will be reviewed and scored by [email protected] a selection committee and will not be publicly description or call 443-6600 for more information. opened or read aloud. (907)443-4525, 907-443-2085 fax, www.nortonsoundhealth.org A pre-proposal conference will be held at Kumin Send completed cover letter with resume to & Associates, Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran 2:00 PM at the office of Kumin & Associates. Pro- Josie Bahnke, City Manager, at P.O. Box 281, posers are not required to attend. Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and Project Scope: The Shaktoolik Major Mainte- Nome, AK 99762. The City of Nome is an Equal state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free nance Project includes remodel of approximately workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a pre- 15,643 SF. Work will include minor site devel- employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. Opportunity Employer. 2/23;3/1,8,22 3/1 continued on page 13 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2012 13 • More Ulu News continued from page 2 (ACMP). According to the Lieu- from across Alaska and introduced ance. Also, it is my understanding to this study. It does not make any tenant Governor’s Office, the citizen legislation to utilize a small portion the state is funding this development sense that the state would spend the In other coastal news, the North- initiative to establish an ACMP ap- of the state’s $3.7 billion surplus to on its own. In spite of the oil com- money and in light of the opposition ern Waters Task Force Final Report pears to have gathered more than the provide Alaskans with relief from panies stating they will be contribut- that stands against it. has been recently released. I am minimum number of qualified signa- high energy costs. ing to this particular development, privileged to be a part of the North- tures required for a determination of Senate Bill 203 provides they have not contributed any funds ern Waters Task Force and the im- proper filing, Lt. Governor Mead Alaskans with immediate energy re- portant work that has been done to Treadwell announced earlier last lief through fuel vouchers, and de- address issues in our northern coastal month. The Division of Elections has velops a program to help residents waters. To this date, this Final Report determined that at least 25,875 qual- deal with high heating costs during Visit on Facebook is the most detailed statement of ified subscribers, from at least 30 out the transition to more affordable en- Alaska’s Arctic Policy. I am grateful of 40 legislative districts, signed the ergy supplies. to the Chairman, Representative initiative petition. The bill’s sponsors include Sena- Reggie Joule and his staff for all their For legal reasons, all signatures tors Joe Thomas and Joe Paskvan hard work. I’d also like to commend that were submitted by petition spon- (Fairbanks), Senator Lyman Hoff- all the Task Force members and to sors on January 17, 2012 are still man (Bethel), Senator Tom Wag- King Island those who participated in the public being reviewed by the Division of oner (Kenai), Senator Johnny Ellis hearings across the state Elections. The lieutenant governor (Anchorage) and myself. Coast Guard Icebreaker, Healy, Native has 60 days from the date the spon- SB 203 directs the Alaska De- breaking away for the Renda. sors filed their petition to make a partment of Revenue to send a The 3 priority recommendations Corporation final determination of proper or im- voucher to every adult Permanent highlighted in the report are: proper filing. In addition, all signa- Fund Dividend recipient in the fall 1. Providing Alaskans with opportu- tures on a petition for a ballot of 2012, which can be redeemed at nities to be involved in Arctic policy. The King Island Native Corporation measure must be examined for pur- the fuel distributor of their choice This is an ongoing state, federal, and poses of voter registration list main- for either 250 gallons of heating oil, local process. will hold their Annual Meeting of tenance. To my knowledge, the state an equivalent amount of natural gas, 2. Creating an Alaskan Arctic Com- election officials recently announced or 1,500 KWH of electricity. mission, which will enable Alaska to that sufficient signatures were quali- The bill then calls for the state to Shareholders on be better prepared for changes and fied to put this initiative on this evaluate several options for on- development plans and to create a year’s ballot. going energy relief and recommend Saturday, April 28, 2012 state strategy for the Arctic. Upon a determination of proper a program that can be put into effect 3. Urging the United States Senate to filing, the initiative may appear on for 2013 and beyond. The analysis at Old Saint Joeʼs on Anvil City ratify the United Nations Convention the next statewide general, special, and recommendation are due back on the Law of the Sea. Ratification or primary election that is held 120 to the legislature by October 1, Square in Nome, Alaska at 1 p.m. is critical for several reasons, prima- days after a legislative session has 2012. The program designed by the rily for allowing for the U.S. to claim convened and adjourned and a pe- state must provide energy relief to for the following purpose: Election sovereignty of the Arctic seafloor riod of 120 days has expired since Alaskans based on the local cost of more than 200 miles north from the adjournment of the legislative home heating, taking into consider- Alaska’s coast and for our state to of two (2) directors and other session. ation the price of fuel and average claim the economic benefits from According to the Juneau Empire, temperature of the community. this ownership. matters listed on the agenda. the House Majority Leader, Repre- Senator Joe Thomas, the prime The NWTF Final Report is now sentative Alan Austerman recently sponsor of SB 203, explained, complete and available. The com- 3/1-4/25 introduced legislation, HB 285 to re- “High energy prices fill the state’s plete report is accessible on the web establish the coastal management treasury, but hit Alaska’s working at www.anwtf.com. plan which is substantially similar to families hard. We intend to use a the initiative. However, it is still too portion of the State of Alaska’s $3.7 Alaska Coastal Management billion surplus - about 9 cents of Program Initiative Update early to predict the outcome of this particular piece of legislation. every surplus dollar - to deliver real As I’ve stated before, I’m fully energy relief to Alaskans this year.” supportive of the Statewide Ballot Energy Voucher Bill Introduced Senator Lyman Hoffman added, Initiative to bring back the Alaska Recently, I joined in the effort by “Our intention is to craft a program Coastal Management Program the bipartisan group of state senators that helps all Alaskans and treats eq- uitably those hit hardest by the high cost of energy. This year’s record • More Legals cold winter and rising fuel prices PUBLIC NOTICE have created a hardship for many continued from page 12 may be obtained at the following location, upon receipt of a non-refundable payment of $190.00 Alaskans. This proposal will pro- opment and utility extensions. Use the Interna- per set, plus a $30.00 fee if mailing is required. vide relief this year, and develop a PORT COMMISSION SEAT tional Building Code (IBC) Type V-B, non-rated, Make checks payable to Kumin & Associates, Inc. with a sprinkler system throughout as required per Kumin & Associates, Inc. program to help families in the fu- State of Alaska mandate for education buildings. 808 E Street, Suite 200 ture.” APPOINTMENTS Wood structural members will be used, with inte- Anchorage, Alaska 99501 rior wood/metal stud partitions and a metal roof Tel. 907-272-8833 Senate Bill 203 was referred to and insulated exterior walls. Fax. 907-272-7733 the Senate Finance Committee The Port Commission has two seats open The project also includes pre-construction serv- No proposal will be accepted unless Bering Strait ices to assist the design team in completion of the School District has formally issued an RFP to the where it is scheduled to have its first Construction Documents. A guaranteed maximum proposer. The Bering Strait School District re- hearing on Thursday, February 23. for appointment. price (GMP) based on completed design devel- serves the right to waive any informality or to re- opment documents will be required. Pre-con- ject any and all proposals. Anyone interested on serving on the Port struction activities are planned to begin in March February 22, 2012 Road to Umiat 2012. Construction is anticipated to begin in June Date of Invitation In the twelve years that I’ve Commission should submit an application to 2012, with completion of the entire facility sched- Bob Dickens uled no later than September 1, 2013. Facility Director served in the legislature, I have not the City Clerkʼs Office by 3/1-8 seen such passionate opposition to Copies of the complete Request for Proposals road construction as the delegates Friday, March 30, 2012 at 5:00 PM. from the North Slope area have ex- pressed to me. It is my understand- Applications are available at City Hall ing from the Anaktuvuk Pass area, there is unanimous agreement or at www.nomealaska.org. across the North Slope that this road Please call 443-6603 for more information. is going to severely interfere and in- hibit subsistence lifestyle. Over the last several years we’ve seen that the porcupine caribou herd no longer comes through the Anaktu- vuk Pass area, as well as very little NOTICE OF fish & game enforcement for hunt- ing along the Dalton Highway and DECLARATION OF ANWR Area. Normally, the people of the North Slope are very consid- erate and have no opposition to re- CANDIDACY sponsible development. With Prudhoe Bay, we’ve seen the posi- Seven (7) seats are open on the Teller Native tive effects of responsible develop- Corporation Board of Directors. Candidate ment and how it improves the quality of life in proximate commu- qualifications: nities. However, in this case, the people of the North Slope strongly 1.) Eighteen (18) years of age or older oppose this particular development 2.) Enrolled to the Teller Native Corporation and recommend an alternative route, such as the Meltwater option where 3.) Reside in Teller a road would be constructed from the Spine Road south to Umiat. Letters of Declaration of Candidacy must be Normally, I am not opposed to de- velopment as long as it’s done re- sent or hand delivered to the office manager at sponsibly. In this case, I have to the above mailing address and must be voice my direct opposition in re- spect to the delegation of my con- postmarked by 5:00 P.M. March 13, 2012. stituents in the Anaktuvuk Pass area Annual meeting date is tentatively set for who represented the North Slope Borough and the Arctic Slope Re- April 21, 2012. If you have any questions, gional Corporation in this matter. It please call the office at (907) 642-6132. is important that we stand united on this. Furthermore, the state has already TELLER NATIVE CORPORATION spent tens of millions of dollars to BOARD OF DIRECTORS consider this proposal. The Senate Finance Committee has been in- P.O. BOX 649, TELLER, AK 99778 formed that in 2015, our state will PH. 907-642-6132, FAX 907-642-6133 have a negative deficit spending bal- 2/16,23; 3/1-29;4/5,12 14 THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2012 THE NOME NUGGET

Photos by Diana Haecker • Environmental Conference (left) continued from page 5 so, his office scans Alaskan and Arc- CONCERNED— Richard Kuzuguk of Shishmaref voiced Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf tic news outlets for reports on cli- mate changes and sends out weekly concerns for the subsistence re- of Mexico in 2010, it took BP from sources that Shishmaref residents the blowout date on April 20 until Climate and Health E-news emails with links to those climate reports. depend on as oil companies pro- mid-July to curb the spill and the pose oil and gas explorations in well was not fully sealed until Sep- Brubaker also talked about a local environmental observer network that the Chukchi Sea. tember. (right) Connecting the dots works on the premise that arctic communities are changing and local GETTING THE BALL Other conference presenters in- ROLLING— NSHC Office of En- cluded Mike Brubaker with the Cen- observers are the eyes and ears of this change. Local observers post vironmental Health director ter for Climate Change and Health at Kevin Zweifel proposed the cre- the Alaska Native Health Consor- their observations of extreme weather, erosion, flooding and other ation of a regional watershed al- tium. Brubaker showed several cli- liance, during the regional mate-induced changes in rural unusual events to the LEO website and thus add pieces to the puzzle of Environmental Conference held Alaska, making the point that people in Nome from Feb. 21 through 24. need to start rethinking how to plan unusual climate events, creating a for settlements in coastal Alaska that bigger picture. is prone to see the worst effects of The conference attracted some 80 • Seal disease still a concern among hunters climate change. He also showed participants from Nome and every slides of a failed sewage lagoon community in the Bering Strait and continued from page 5 taminants? Nobody knows. or smells out of the ordinary. overflow concept that ended up Norton Sound region. Organizers only a preliminary report to the ef- As spring hunting season nears, What’s next? Sheffield asked the eroding the tundra. He showed slides and participants voiced the hope that fect that the seal disease seems to hunters are eager to learn the news hunters present in the audience to re- of flooding in the village of Selawik, a gathering like this would be re- have no connection to the nuclear on progress of the research. main vigilant, report and document where homes are sinking as soil is peated annually to provide a forum outfall at the Fukushima Daiichi nu- Sheffield, being on the ground in seals or walrus showing the disease. eroding and where water and sewer to compare notes on environmental clear plant last year when a tsunami Nome and frequently traveling to the “To me, reports of bald seals living pipes are not well connected and issues impacting the regional com- devastated the Fukushima area of outlying communities, said that through this winter is good news. It breaking, causing sanitation issues munities. Japan. hunters consider this a food security means that they are making it even because of poor planning. “We’ve The conference was funded with Sheffield said that researchers are concern and are anxious to learn through this extreme cold,” she said. got to step back and see if erosion an Environmental Protection looking for all the “normal” things more. Sheffield stressed in her pres- The Nome Nugget contacted vari- prevention is working and if there Agency general assistance grant. that veterinarians would test for, but entation that there are still many, ous lead scientists charged with the are places where we just shouldn’t Zweifel said that Kawerak staff, es- the disease doesn’t seem to be of many healthy seals around and also UME investigation with requests for build?” pecially Anahma Shannon with viral origin. Is it an immune-system encouraged hunters and the ladies information on the progress, but has Brubaker said it is important to Kawerak’s solid waste program, also related disease, fungi, brought on by who butcher the seals or walrus to not received a single response in a connect the dots and in order to do assisted in planning and support. bio-toxins or other man-made con- use their customary caution and not two-week time period. consume or eat anything that looks Court

Week ending 2/24 incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for 2 years under the facility or jail time is ordered served AS 12.55.041(c); DNA IDENTIFICATION: if this Civil following conditions: General and Special Conditions of Probation set, as stated in conviction is for a “crime against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony In the Matter of: Levine, Tyler Henry Saccheus New Name: Barr, Andrew Dean Kalu- order; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated. under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA chook; Change of Name of Minor State of Alaska v. Pieyuk Washington (3/8/79); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault Registration System when requested to do so by a health care professional acting In the Matter of: Koutchak, Katie Shea Marie New Name: Minix, Katie Shea; Change 4°; Filed by the DAs Office 2/24/12. on half of the state, and to provide oral samples for the DNA Registration System of Name of Minor State of Alaska v. Jacqueline R. Niksik (12/21/90); Assault 4°; Date of Violation: when requested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; AS Thomas, Patrick J. vs. Garnie, Joseph; Stalking: Ex Parte 12/17/11; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 30 days, 30 days 12.55.015(h); RESTITUTION: IT IS ORDERED that defendant pay restitution as Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. vs. Boolowon, Brandon R.; Debt - District Court suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; follows: in an amount to be determined as provided in Criminal Rule 32.6(c)(2); IT Cach LLC vs. Fern, John E.; Debt - District Court Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if IS ORDERED that, after serving any term of incarceration imposed, the defendant Saccheus, Lorraine vs. Barr Sr., Adrian; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is placed on probation for 2 years under the following conditions: General and Spe- Minor Party vs. Barr Sr., Adrian; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court cial Conditions of Probation set, as stated in order; Any appearance or perform- Minor Party vs. Barr Sr., Adrian; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children within 10 days; Probation to 2/15/13; Shall comply with all court orders by the dead- ance bond in this case: is exonerated. Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. vs. Rook, Carol; Debt - District Court lines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of pro- State of Alaska v. Adrian Nassuk (5/8/88); 2NO-11-363CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge Taxac, Theresa vs. Carr Gottstein Foods Co et al; Personal Injury Other - Superior bation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not contact, directly or indirectly, or 001: Kidnapping; Charge 003: Assault 3; Charge 004: MIW; Filed by the DAs Office Court return to the residence of Angela Merculief without consent; Shall not possess or 2/6/12. Ezukameow, Kathleen vs. Tocktoo, Archie; Domestic Violence: Ex Parte with Children consume alcohol; Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace State of Alaska v. Adrian Nassuk (5/8/88); 2NO-11-363CR Judgment and Order of Small Claims officer. Commitment/Probation; Count 002: Assault 3- Cause Fear Of Injury w/Weap; Date No current claims on file. State of Alaska v. Aloysius Muktoyuk (5/19/71); Count 001: Drunken Person on Li- of offense: 6/23/11; The following charges were dismissed pursuant to Criminal rule Criminal censed Premises; Date of Violation: 2/16/12; CTN Chrgs Dismissed by State: 002; 43(a): Count 001: Kidnapping- Risk Of Serious Injury; Count 003: Assault 3- Cause State of Alaska v. Hubert Southern (12/25/80); 2UT-11-42CR Notice of Dismissal; 1 days, 0 days suspended; Not to exceed time served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 Fear Of Injury w/Weap; Count 004: Misc/Weapons 4 Possess While Intox; Date of Charge 001: DUI; Charge 002: Assault 4°; Police Officer; Filed by the DAs Office per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall offenses: 6/23/11; Count 002: 24 months, 18 months suspended; Any unsuspended 2/17/12. be paid through this court within 10 days. time is to be served immediately, defendant remanded; Defendant is to be credited State of Alaska v. Hubert Southern (12/25/80); 2NO-12-71CR Notice of Dismissal; State of Alaska v. Michelle Tungiyan (4/23/83); Count 001: Importation of Alcohol; Date for time already served in this case; Police Training Surcharge: IT IS ORDERED that Charge 001: VCR; Filed by the DAs Office 2/17/12. of violation: 1/12/12; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; CTN defendant pay to the court the following surcharge pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within State of Alaska v. Hubert Southern (12/25/80); 2NO-12-72CR Notice of Dismissal; Chrgs Dismissed by State: 002 (Count 2); 180 days, 160 days suspended; Unsus- 10 days: count 002: $100; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken Charge 001: VCR; Filed by the DAs Office 2/17/12. pended 20 days have been served; Fine: $6000 with $3000 suspended; Shall pay to a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; There- State of Alaska v. Donald J. Johnson (4/28/59); Corrected Dismissal; Count I and II: As- unsuspended $3000 fine through Nome Trial Courts by 11/15/12; Forfeit alcohol to fore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities sur- sault 3°; Count III: Assault 4°; Count IV: Misconduct Involving Weapons 4°; Filed by State; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Sus- charge of $100 per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; the DAs Office 2/16/12. pended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if pro- Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore IT State of Alaska v. Charles Willard Doty, Jr. (4/2/82); DUI; Date of Offense: 10/18/11; 30 bation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is IS ORDERED that the defendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility sur- days, 27 days suspended; Report to Nome Court on 2/21/12 at 1:30 p.m. for re- sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court charge; This surcharge is suspended and must only be paid if defendantʼs proba- mand hearing; Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine: $1,500 with $0 suspended; $1,500 due within 10 days; Probation to 2/22/17; Shall comply with all court orders by the dead- tion is revoked and, in connection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and date: 1/13/13; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 suspended; $75 due in 10 lines stated; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alco- taken to a correctional facility or jail time is ordered served AS 12.55.041(c); DNA days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage: Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 hol in any dry or damp community; Subject to warrantless breath testing at the IDENTIFICATION: if this conviction is for a “crime against a person” as defined in per case with $0 suspended; $50 due; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case, request of any pace officer in such communities; Person and baggage are subject AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to $100 suspended; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st Off.) with $0 suspended; Full to warrantless search en route to local option community; Subject to warrantless ar- provide samples for the DNA Registration System when requested to do so by a amount ordered due; Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Assessment: Contact rest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Alcohol/substance abuse as- health care professional acting on half of the state, and to provide oral samples for other: NSBHS within 30 days; Complete screening, evaluation and recommended sessment by 4/15/12; Participate in and complete recommended treatment and the DNA Registration System when requested by a correctional, probation, parole, program; You are responsible for costs; File proof by 4/1/12 that you received an as- aftercare, including up to 30 days residential treatment. or peace officer; AS 12.55.015(h); IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the weapon sessment, and file proof by 8/1/12 that you followed all assessment recommenda- State of Alaska v. Archie Slwooko (11/2/53); Charge 001: Disorderly Conduct; Date of seized is forfeited to the SOA; IT IS ORDERED that, after serving any term of in- tions; Obey Driverʼs License Directives: Driverʼs license is revoked for 90 days; violation: 2/21/12; CTN Chrgs Dismissed by State: count 002; 5 days with 0 days carceration imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for 2 years under the Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: After you regain the suspended; Unsuspended 5 days shall be served with defendant remanded to following conditions: General and Special Conditions of Probation set, as stated in privilege to drive or obtain a limited license, you must use an ignition interlock de- AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; order; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated. vice (IID) as directed in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) for 6 months; Probation Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. State of Alaska v. Aaron Enoch Moses (5/13/81); Judgment and Order of Commit- for 1 year; Obey all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Do not State of Alaska v. Ahna Ozenna (6/15/93); Reckless Endangerment; Date of Violation: ment/Probation; Count 001: Sell Alcohol w/o License – Dry Area; Date of offense: possess or consume alcohol. 1/18/12; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 90 days, 80 days 9/16/11; Count 001: 24 months, 16 months suspended; Any unsuspended time is State of Alaska v. Robert Russell, Jr. (11/6/82); DUI; Date of Offense: 8/19/11; 45 days, suspended; Unsuspended 10 days shall be served with defendant reporting to to be served immediately; Remanded; Defendant is to be credited for time already 42 days suspended; Report to Nome Court on 2/22/12 at 1:30 p.m. for remand Nome Court on 3/27/12, 1:30 p.m. for a remand hearing; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 served in this case; Fined: Count 001: Fined $10,000 with $0 suspended; Police hearing; Pay to Clerk of Court: Fine: $1,500 with $0 suspended; $1,500 due date: per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per Training Surcharge: IT IS ORDERED that defendant pay to the court the following 11/15/12; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 suspended; $75 due in 10 days; case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, surcharge pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within 10 days: count 001: $100; Initial Jail Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage: Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Sur- Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is being with $0 suspended; $50 due; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case, $100 sus- charge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation to 2/23/13; ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defen- pended; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st Off.) with $0 suspended; Full amount or- Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless ar- dant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the De- dered due; Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Assessment: Contact other: rest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of partment of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: NSBHS within 30 days; Complete screening, evaluation and recommended pro- law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol. Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore IT IS ORDERED that the de- gram; Plus required aftercare in addition to any jail time ordered above; You are re- State of Alaska v. Jason Annogiyuk (3/19/79); Count 002: 2NO-12-31CR Harassment fendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is sponsible for costs; File proof by 5/1/12 that you received an assessment, and file 1°; Date of Violation: 10/17/11; CTN Chrgs Dismissed by State: 001, 003; 90 days, suspended and must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in con- proof by 7/1/12 that you followed all assessment recommendations; Obey Driverʼs 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 90 days shall be served with defendant remanded nection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facil- License Directives: Driverʼs license is revoked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV ac- to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; ity or jail time is ordered served AS 12.55.041(c); DNA IDENTIFICATION: if this tion; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: After you regain the privilege to drive or ob- Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. conviction is for a “crime against a person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony tain a limited license, you must use an ignition interlock device (IID) as directed in State of Alaska v. Jason Annogiyuk (3/19/79); Count 002: 2NO-12-42CR Notice of Dis- under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) for 6 months; Costs of IID will be deducted from missal; Charge 001: VCR; Filed by the DAs Office 2/22/12. Registration System when requested to do so by a health care professional acting fine if you file proof of payment before fine due date; Probation for 1 year to 2/15/13; State of Alaska v. Ronald Katchatag (3/30/91); Judgment and Order of Commit- on half of the state, and to provide oral samples for the DNA Registration System Obey all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Commit no jailable ment/Probation; Count 002: Criminal Mischief 3° - Damage $500+; Date of offense: when requested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; AS offenses; Do not possess or consume alcohol for a period ending 1 year from date 11/22/11; The following charges were dismissed pursuant to Criminal rule 43(a): 12.55.015(h); IT IS ORDERED that, after serving any term of incarceration im- of this judgment (2/15/12). Count 001: Burglary 1- In A Dwelling; Count 003: Resist/Interfere Arrest-By Force; posed, the defendant is placed on probation for 2 years under the following condi- State of Alaska v. Victor Oozevaseuk (2/2/82); Judgment and Order of Commit- Count 004: Alcohol – Minor Possess/Consume-Habitual; Date of offenses: 11/22/11; tions: General and Special Conditions of Probation set, as stated in order; Any ment/Probation; Count 001: Assault 3°; Date of offense: 10/7/11; 18 months, 12 Count 002: 12 months, 6 months suspended; Any unsuspended time is to be served appearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated. months suspended; Police Training Surcharge: IT IS ORDERED that defendant pay with defendant remanded to AMCC; Defendant is to be credited for time already State of Alaska v. Darryl Aukon (9/296/88); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Vio- to the court the following surcharge pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within 10 days: $100; served in this case; Police Training Surcharge: IT IS ORDERED that defendant pay lated conditions of probation; ATN: 112697748; Suspended jail term revoked and Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to a correctional facility or to the court the following surcharge pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within 10 days: count imposed: 60 day; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, An- is being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that 002: $100; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant was arrested and taken to a correc- chorage; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the tional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS in effect. Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: De- ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of State of Alaska v. Solomon Booshu (12/5/67); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: Inter- fendant is being placed on probation; Therefore IT IS ORDERED that the defendant $100 per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended fering with Report, DV; Filed by the DAs Office 2/21/12. pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore IT IS ORDERED and must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with that the defendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This sur- the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time charge is suspended and must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, is ordered served AS 12.55.041(c); IT IS ORDERED that, after serving any term of in connection with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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Photo by Nadja Cavin RIDING INTO THE SUNRISE— Iron Dog team #3 Doug Dixon and Wayne Wold are leaving Nome on Thursday, Feb. 23 in favorable weather conditions. They ended up scratching from the race in Manley on Saturday morning. The approximate distance from the race start in Big Lake to the halfway checkpoint of Nome is 1,108 miles. The 2012 champions Marc McKenna and Dusty VanMeter averaged 56.97 mph, with a total course time of 1 day, 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Photo by Diana Haecker Photo by Diana Haecker SPARKS FLYING— Mike Morgan repairs his Polaris sled during wrench time allowed to racers in Nome. RUNNER UP TEAM— Nome’s Tre West and partner Tyler Hunting- ton tuned up their sleds during the 36-hour lay-over in Nome. They fin- ished the 2012 Iron Dog race in second place.

Photo by Nadja Cavin NOME RESTART—Iron Dog volunteer Perry Burress and his son Bris- tol are ready to send the next team on their way to the finish line in Fair- Photo by Nadja Cavin banks, 923 miles down the trail from Nome. READY TO ROLL— Nome’s Mike Morgan and his team partner Chris Olds get ready to leave Nome on Thursday. They reached the finish line in Fairbanks in fourth place, just over two hours behind the winners.

Original paintings and hand- pulled prints by Patrice Shook Iditarod Art Show March 12-17 Patrice Shook P.O. Box 901 Nome, Alaska 99762 (907) 443-2559 Photo by Diana Haecker LOCAL IRON DOG RACE FANS— Nome residents (left to right) Nate [email protected] Perkins, Brian Blandford and Stan Morgan observed the snowmobile repair time at the Nome Public Works garage. Stan Morgan is the father Also available by appointment of fourth place finisher in the Pro Class, Mike Morgan of Nome.