MID DAY RUN— Emily Russell enjoys the mid-day sun peaking over the horizon during a run along East Beach, on Dec. 27, 2015. Photo by Nils Hahn

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VOLUME CXVI NO. 1 January 7, 2016 Year 2015 ends with power interruptions By Sandra L. Medearis electricity and restore the comforting Comfortable weather ranging in sound of furnaces firing up. the high 20s to around 38°F for over The flash and flicker started Dec. a week has slicked up Nome roads 30 at 7:30 p.m. when Nome Joint as well as sent walkers bottoms over Utility System took a couple of hits elbows across rainy ice. on its City Feeder #1, keeping resi- Forecasts of southeast winds dents on the Beam Road and Tripple blowing ice onto beaches did not de- Creek in the dark for over an hour. velop; however, frequent rain and “The line crew went out and snow mixes strafing windshields did found several blown fuses as a result cause drivers to turn on dome lights of winds slapping lines together,” to find scrapers and brushes. John K. Handeland, utility manager, On Wednesday last week, winds reported. “The longest someone was slapped power lines together to keep out could have been about an hour NJUS crews heading in several di- and forty-five minutes, when logs rections to replace romantic candle- light and LED lanterns with continued on page 4 High winds pummel Nome area By Diana Haecker registering at 49 mph from the north- Winter in Alaska isn’t what it’s east, but also broke the temperature supposed to be. record for high temperature with a While some parts of Alaska are high of 38°F. The previous record for devoid of snow, Nome at least still the day was 36°F set in 1985. retains a minimum of snow cover The unusual thing is that the high left on the ground from driving rain winds came out of the north – nor- or from the continuous onslaught of mally a wind direction that brings strong winds. very cold air masses causing people The National Weather Service re- to dress in the warmest gear possi- ports that Nome saw an extremely ble. But despite high north winds, windy month of December. Accord- the temperatures in Nome soared to ing to NWS Fairbanks office mete- 38°F that day. orologist Jim Brader, the 30-year Since around Christmas, the jet average wind speed for Nome in De- stream essentially pushed warm air cember is 10.1 mph, but the average from the Pacific into the north as a wind speed for last month was 18.2 high ridge with cold air sat in the mph. The strongest sustained winds eastern part of the state and western measured around 39 mph and oc- Canada. curred between December 28 and Brader explained that it is not un- Dec. 30. usual that strong warm storms occur Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom December 30 was an unusual day. in the winter, but he said this year a HAPPY NEW YEAR— Nome celebrated the beginning of a new year with a splendid fireworks display over It not only saw the highest wind gust continued on page 4 the Nome harbor. The show was sponsored by the City of Nome and the Bering Sea Lions Club. Nome biathletes take on nation’s best at Kincaid Park

By Keith Conger three days of racing while competing longed racing with this level of The contingent of Nome biath- against top biathletes from around skier.” letes who stepped onto the national the country during the USA Youth The USA Youth and Junior stage last week in Anchorage may and Junior Biathlon World Champi- Biathlon World Championship Team not have won the war, but they cer- onship Team Trials at Kincaid Park Trials help determine the country’s tainly won the battle. Four members December 28 - 30. They may have participants in the annual Youth and of Nome Ski and Biathlon attended been the least experienced of the at- Junior World Biathlon Champi- tendees at this level of competition, onships. This year the event will be but they were probably the most ex- held in Cheile Gradistei, Romania perienced with the strong daily from January 25— February 2. On the Web: winds that hampered athlete’s shoot- Forty-five participants represent- www.nomenugget.net ing. While results from the 15 to18- ing California, Maine, Vermont, year-old youth divisions placed Minnesota, New York, Alaska, E-mail: Nome in the back of the pack each Wyoming, Montana and Washington [email protected] day, they were not at the bottom. were at Kincaid for the competition. “We were racing against some of Those making the traveling team for the United States’ top people at youth women were Chloe Levins, Worlds,” said 16-year-old Nome Ski Rutland, Vt.; Claire Waichler, and Biathlon team member Bianca Winthrop, Wash.; Amanda Kautzer, Photo by Nick Treinen Trowbridge. “It was intimidating at Plymouth, Minn.; and Ariana Woods, SLIPPERY SLOPE— Nome Ski and Biathlon team member Emelyne first, and made for a very tiring first Bozeman, Mont. Hobbs, in blue, works her way up steep and icy hills in Monday’s sprint day, but I feel we proved we be- continued on page 8 race at Kincaid Park in Anchorage during World Junior/Youth Trials. 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET A Look at the Past

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The Dog Ate My Homework How many times has a Nome Public School Administrator cited family illness as a reason to resign? At least three in the recent past. What’s with the sudden health issues? If it works for one it ought to work for more. Hey, we are catching on. It would seem that the old “dog ate my homework” was a good excuse, but why didn’t our own teachers fall for it? Well, they weren’t as gullible as we thought, however this ex- cuse has run its limit. We need to put a special section into our ad- ministrative contract fining them if they resign before the first half of the school year. Of course we could still fire them but not because the dog ate their homework. We have a problem —we have too much of an administrative turn over. Our next person to fill the high school prin- cipal position should be someone from within the system who is al- ready established in Nome. The continuity of leadership in our educational institution is important. Our children need a steady hand at the helm when it comes to steering the course of their future. We can’t be constantly adjusting to a different leadership style. Let’s carefully select a person who is ready to make a commitment to our community. Better yet, let’s select a person who has already Photo courtesy of Carrie M.McLain Memorial Museum made a commitment to our community—someone who lives here and TWO BEAUTIES— Photographer F.H. Nowell photographed these two ladies in their fine parkies in 1907. has a vested interest in Nome. —N.L.M.—

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Canadian researchers ex- Two species of lungworms that in- conditions, becoming easy targets for Arctic region a model for under- and the effects on the physical and plore rising parasite activity fect muskoxen have recently ex- predators. standing global climate change biological environment are already on Arctic wildlife and cul- panded their range onto the Canadian “Some of our work is looking at Another driving force for Kutz is visible,” says Kutz. “The Arctic ture Arctic archipelago. Previously con- temperature constraints and why the to encourage more research into Arc- serves as a model system to under- A brisk, refreshing breeze blows fined to the mainland, these para- parasite has expanded its range, how tic ecosystems, specifically when it stand the impact of climate change over the hills and through the pasture sites, which require slugs as much further it will go under current comes to learning about the effects of on host-parasite interactions and dis- at the University of Calgary’s intermediate hosts, have invaded conditions and can we predict where climate change. ease emergence and can inform our Wildlife Research Station at the Spy- muskoxen on Victoria Island, it may go in the future,” says Kutz. “Arctic ecosystems are relatively understanding of these issues glob- hill Campus. Dotting the horizon are Nunavut and have rapidly expanded Question important for species simple compared to temperate and ally.” eight not-so-tiny reindeer. But while their range on the island. Kutz and and for welfare of Arctic peoples tropical systems, and the rates of cli- these animals are a treat to look at, her graduate students are studying The conservation of Arctic ungu- mate change are significantly faster there’s more than meets the eye. Un- the factors that have influenced the lates is not only important for pro- derneath all of the fur and velvety invasion, establishment and range tecting these species but is also antlers lives a parasitic clue that tells expansion of the parasites. imperative for the welfare of Arctic COMMUNITY CALENDAR researchers Susan Kutz and Pratap Why is the lungworm gaining peoples who depend on caribou and Kafle how well the animals are traction in Arctic ungulates? muskoxen for food and income. The adapting to climate change. By monitoring these animals in a muskoxen are also a focus for cul- Thursday, January 7 Warming Arctic temperatures ex- controlled environment, Kutz and tural activities. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. pand range of parasites Kafle are hoping to gain further in- “Many of the wildlife species in *NCC Parent and Child Play Group Boys and Girls Club 10:00 a.m. - noon sight into why the lungworm is start- the Arctic are key for the Inuit and *Lunch Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Kutz, who has dedicated nearly *Weekly Women’s Circle Prematernal Home 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. two decades of her life to Arctic re- ing to gain traction in Arctic the Dene people. They depend on *After School Activities: Ball Games Nome Rec Center search, and Kafle, who is currently ungulates in their native habitat. these animals for food and the prac- Grades 3-6 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. “We use the animals here at the tice of harvesting these animals Grades 5-8 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. working towards his PhD, are look- *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m ing at the changing Arctic climate, Spyhill campus for understanding maintains cultures and traditions that *Nome Food Bank Bering and Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. specifically the effect that warming the life cycles of parasites,” says would be lost otherwise,” says Kutz. *Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Water Aerobics Nome Swimming Pool 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Arctic temperatures have on host- Kutz. “We have experimentally in- “A lot of our work is to promote *City League Bastketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. parasite interactions in muskoxen, oculated the animals and looked at healthy wildlife populations to pre- *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. reindeer and caribou. key parameters such as initial infec- serve food safety and food security.” *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. *Meet and Greet Sen. Murkowski Airport Pizza 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. “We know that the climate is tion to when they shed parasite lar- While controlled research is im- *Port Commission: Regular Meeting City Hall 7:00 p.m. changing rapidly in the Arctic and vae which we then grow in the lab portant, Kutz has high praise for this has important implications for under different temperatures to bet- members of the local Arctic commu- Friday, January 8 the parasites of Arctic ungulates,” ter understand the impact of climate nities where she has also been con- says Kutz, an associate professor in change.” ducting field research. From 2013 to *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. First discovered on Victoria Island 2015 local hunters and big game out- *AM Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. the University of Calgary Faculty of *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon Veterinary Medicine. “A warming in 2008, the lungworms have ex- fitters provided more than 300 hun- *After School Activities: Soccer Nome Rec Center climate can release temperature con- panded further north and are infect- dred fecal and tissue samples from Grades 3-6 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. ing more Arctic ungulates such as muskoxen from across Victoria Is- Grades 5-8 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. straints on parasites, allowing them *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to expand their range. At the same muskoxen and caribou. While these land and adjacent islands and the *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m time, this warming may be detrimen- lungworms cannot infect people, an mainland. “The more samples that *Adult drop-in Soccer (ages 15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. tal to the hosts that are adapted to animal infected with lungworm may we can get, the more we can under- . cold conditions, and make them be more susceptible to other infec- stand about the health of these ani- more susceptible to parasites and tions and is also at risk of being ad- mals, disease risks to people, and other pathogens.” versely affected by extreme weather how widespread the parasites are.” Saturday, January 9 *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8:00 p.m. ICC-AK publishes study on food *Yoga Nome Rec Center 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. *Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. security *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. By Maisie Thomas tribal councils as having Indigenous from outside their communities. De- Sunday, January 10 The Inuit Circumpolar Council- Knowledge, said Carolina Behe, In- cision-makers, academics, environ- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Alaska, or ICC-AK, published a re- digenous Knowledge and Science mentalists, policy-makers and *Open Swim Nome Swimming Pool 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. port on December 11 addressing the Advisor for the ICC. industry may use the reports as a tool *Yoga Nome Rec Center 3:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. significance, and meaning, of food The goal of the project was to de- to enhance their understanding of the *Yoga Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. *Family Swim Nome Swimming Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. security to Alaskan Inuit. The find- fine food security for Alaskan Inuit, Arctic,” the ICC-AK press release *PM Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ings, entitled Alaskan Inuit Food Se- identify what causes food insecurity reads. curity Conceptual Framework: How and to create a conceptual frame- Food security is the constant to Assess the Arctic from an Inuit work and an assessment of that data. availability of sufficient food to sus- Monday, January 11 Perspective, were the result of three “ICC-AK hopes that the report will tain a healthy life. In general, this is *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon and a half years of work on the part be of use to a broad spectrum of peo- viewed in terms of the nutritional *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10:00 p.m. of 146 Inuit authors. The authors ple. Villages may use the report to continued on page 4 *After School Activities: Basketball Nome Rec Center Grades 3-6 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. were identified by their peers or aid in communicating with those Grades 5-8 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *PM Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *City League Bastketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Open Swim Nome Swimming Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Yoga Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. *Nome Common Council: Reg. Mtg. City Hall 7:00 p.m. Breakfast menu items, Located on east Front *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. but not limited to: Street across from Tuesday, January 12 •English Muffins National Guard Armory •Cinnamon Rolls *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. *Library Story Hour (ages 3-7) Kegoayah Kozga Library 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. •Hashbrowns *Lunch Lap Swim Nome Swimming Pool 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Take Out *After School Activities: Handball Nome Rec Center Grades 3-6 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Orders Grades 5-8 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. *City League Bastketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. weekdays & weekends 443-8100 *Nome Food Bank Bering & Sepala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Nome Planning Comm: Reg. Mtg. City Hall 7:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Subway Daily Specials Wednesday, January 13 *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Monday — Turkey/Ham Thursday — B.M.T. Sunday — Roasted *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 3:15 p.m. Tuesday — Meatball Friday — Tuna Chicken Breast *After School Activities: Floor Hockey Nome Rec Center Grades 3-6 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Wednesday — Turkey Saturday — Roast Beef Six-Inch Meal Deal $8.50 Grades 5-8 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Family Swim Nome Swimming Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. GOLD COAST CINEMA *Yoga Nome Rec Center 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 443-8100 Starting Friday, January 8 Carrie M. 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Since dog and handler. “It was mostly lice Department doesn’t comply with in Holland as Nome’s first K9, Icon. Once Rex entered the country, he each dog is unique, Timm equated training me,” Timm admitted. the Nome Police Department’s pol- Rex was one of three dogs selected was flown to Huntsville, Alabama. It the process of getting a new dog with As far as K9s go, Rex and Icon icy condoning excessive facial hair, for the Nome Police Department. was there that Officer Timm met his starting a new job. Rex is pretty but the rule is waived because Rex is The other two were a Belgian mali- new partner for the first time. They much already trained, so the two continued on page 5 a German shepherd. The two-year- nois and a completely black German underwent two weeks of training in old dog is Nome’s new K9 officer. shepherd. Timm narrowed the search Alabama and Georgia. Timm went Nome officer Justin Timm serves as down to two, because he is a self-de- through this training with Icon in Rex’s full time caretaker and handler. scribed “big German shepherd guy.” early 2014, so he was familiar with • Power outage Rex arrived in Nome about a When they are about a year old, the the process. The intense training, month ago, and without going into dogs are run through a series of tests “crammed five weeks of training into continued from page 1 phones during the outage. any detail, Timm said that the nar- to determine their ability to hunt, two weeks, it was go-go-go all the All affected customers had lights cotics dog has already been used “a find a smell, retrieve and pursue the time,” said Timm. The process show the last reported outage had been restored, but not that long for on in 29 minutes, according to Han- all, as we were fielding calls deland. throughout as residents reported new “That’s a little longer than we • High winds outages.” like, but the operations and mechan- Weather records for the Nome ical crew wanted to perform several continued from page 1 peratures above 30°F. On January 4, both caused extensive property dam- area show temperatures in the range further in-depth inspections to ascer- tain we didn’t have any unobserved quite persistent series of storms oc- the maximum temperature measured age with homes lost. The Dalton of 32°F to 38°F on Dec. 30, with 38°F and the minimum did not fall Highway south of Prudhoe Bay ex- wind blowing from 22 to 32 mph. It internal water-oil leaks, transformer curred and it doesn’t seem to let up issues, and the like,” he said. for the next one to two weeks. below 31°F. perienced severe flooding during the huffed and puffed out of the east, According to Brader this trend spring, closing the road for days at a then more southerly, in gusts up to 40 This week NJUS has had an elec- Temperature-wise the month was tronics specialist here doing the ini- on average 1.9°F warmer than nor- seems to hold for at least another time. mph throughout the day. week. Freezing rain occurred in parts of A graph showing wind velocity for tial reconnaissance in preparation to mal, according to Brader. The nor- modernize the computer control sys- mal average temperature is 11.5°F. In review, 2015 was an extreme the state during January and Febru- the day notably showed a concentra- year when it comes to its climate. ary, including closing Bethel Schools tion of gusts in the evening, from 5 tems. The budget-supported upgrade The high was 38°F on Dec. 30, the is to move engine controls from their low for the month measured on De- According to the National Weather for two days. Ten inches of rain pro- p.m. tapering off at 10 p.m. Service, a weather station at the duced flooding in Ketchikan in Jan- The Banner Wind Farm went offline stand-alone platform over to the cember 23 with -17°F. SCADA system. SCADA stands for Up until December 12, tempera- Juneau Airport recorded the warmest uary. Sitka received more than two at 8 p.m. due to high wind speeds, year in more than 70 years of record inches of rain on August 18. Coming Handeland said, with wind gauging supervisory control and data acqui- tures varied between 19°F for high sition, which acquires information and -12°F for low temps. Then, keeping. Anchorage, Homer, on top of what had already been a equipment showing 65 mph and over Ketchikan, Kodiak and Kotzebue wet summer, this heavy rain caused a on Banner Ridge, site of about 20 on remotely operated equipment, in- around Dec. 13 through Dec. 21, cluding electrical power transmis- temperatures were in the 20°F for saw the second warmest year in their large mudslide that killed three peo- NJUS-managed wind turbines. histories. ple and destroyed at least one home. Later on that evening, NJUS had a sion and wind farm operations, maximum temp, and in the single energy consumption, airports, ships digits for low temperatures. Then During the 2015 wildfire season One of the deepest storms of total blackout. more than 5.1 million acres burned, record buffeted the central Aleutians “Just about 9:30 p.m. we lost it all and space stations. followed a couple of days when tem- “This will not only get us off the peratures dipped into the negative the second highest total of record, on December 12 and 13, when winds when the running generator fell off after having been primed by an early gusted up to 122 mph at Adak. Fi- line and then shut down, believed to aged Wärtsilä control computers that before the warming trend started on are many versions back in software, Dec. 25 with 28°F that climbed to the snowmelt and the warmest May of nally, New Year’s Eve saw Anchor- have been related to wind and line record in the Interior. During mid- age without measurable snow cover, slap on Banner/Rock Creek feeder,” but will also enhance operational record-breaking 38°F on Dec. 30. control of all diesel engines, wind The new year so far has seen tem- June the Sockeye Fire near Willow the first time since 1995. Handeland went on. “Within min- and the Card Street Fire near Sterling utes, the full crew got here – includ- turbines and switchgear by integrat- ing a couple that had to leave the ing them all on a single platform,” Alumni game they were playing or Handeland said. • Food security officiating in at Nome-Beltz Gym.” Meanwhile, the forecast effective The men responding to the power Tuesday called for the “January continued from page 3 Both the summary report and the health, because Inuit people are part outage were Nate Perkins and Wil- Thaw” with temperatures at 36°F on 126-page technical report are sepa- of the environment. The second ring son Bourdon, who left a facility Tuesday and then continuing in the value of food and the money needed rated into four categories: recom- is the tools needed for environmen- partly lighted by spectators ‘cell- upper or mid 20s throughout the to purchase that food. Conversely, mendations, key barriers, the Food tal health, including accessibility, week. food insecurity is the lack of suffi- Security Conceptual Framework and availability, Inuit culture, decision- cient food, or the lack of money to drivers of food security and insecu- making power and management, secure the food. To the Alaskan Inuit, rity. Behe said the backbone of the health and wellness, and stability. however, it is something more. “We project was an Advisor Committee, These tools are held together by the are speaking about the entire Arctic made up of representatives and youth next ring, knowledge sources, mean- ecosystem and the relationships be- leaders from each of the four regions ing both Indigenous and scientific tween all components within [it]” the ICC represents. The report is a result knowledge, policy and co-Manage- report’s Executive Summary reads. of interviews and analysis of infor- ment. The “sinew” that holds the Food is the backbone of many mation gathered from community drum together is written on the out- cultures, and the Inuit culture is no meetings and regional workshops. side border: the spirit of all, written different. However, to the Inuit, During the regional workshops, in each of the four languages. Food #1 NOME GOLD BUYER where that food comes from and how the authors presented the themes sovereignty, the requirement to have it is obtained, is just as important as they had gathered to traditional food security, is written on the drum its nutritional content. “It means un- knowledge holders, who evaluated it. handle. “If any piece inside the drum We pay on both Gold and Silve er derstanding that food is a lifeline and During the information-gathering is outside the drum, or weak, then a connection between the past and process, ICC-AK members visited food security will not exist,” Behe today’s self and cultural identity,” the 15 villages, including Stebbins, explained. The drum refers specifi- report reads. In the face of climate Gambell and Wales. From these cally to food security, but it can also Alaska’s only local refiner and gold buyer change and a warming world, the meetings, the authors and Advisory represent the Arctic in general. Providing continuous service to land where the Inuit get their food, Committee took common themes It ends with recommendations to and therefore the food itself, is fast and important points about food se- strengthen food security in Inuit re- Nome miners for over 35 years disappearing. curity to add to the report. gions. The report defines Inuit food se- Although the over hundred pages ICC-AK is a member of the Inter- curity as, “the natural right of all long report includes an extensive national Inuit Circumpolar Council, Inuit to be part of the ecosystem, to summary, Inuit food security is suc- a non-governmental organization Call to sell Gold access food and to care-take, protect cinctly identified through a concep- that represents Inuit in the US., and respect all of life, land, water and tual framework—a drum. The drum Canada, Greenland and Russia. 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Ac- bump and saw the child laying on the cording to AST Sgt. Charlie Cross ground. According to troopers, the said there is no foul play suspected. driver picked up the boy and ran into The body of the child was sent to the the store to find the child’s parent. State Medical Examiner for an au- The mother, in the store paying for topsy. gas she pumped for her fourwheeler, Troopers investigate stabbing in Stebbins Photo by Maisie Thomas TEAM WORK– NPD officer Justin Timm stands beside his new partner, Rex, a two-year-old narcotics K9. By Diana Haecker Snowball, 18, of Stebbins and took In the early morning hours of De- him to the Anvil Mountain Correc- cember 29, a 19-year-old St. Michael tional Center. Sgt. Cross said that the resident was stabbed and injured in investigation has not been completed • New K9 Stebbins. Alaska State Troopers re- yet, but that the suspect was under continued from page 4 Dutch, but his alert, or change in be- cue training, Timm is excited about port that the victim was treated by the influence of alcohol and that are very different dogs. The first dif- havior upon picking up a scent, is getting the drugs off the streets. health aides at the village clinic for homebrew was involved. ference is in their appearances. Icon harder for Timm to read than Icon’s “We’ll start hitting the drugs hard,” multiple stab wounds and that he Snowball has been charged with was an iconic German shepherd, tan was. he said. was released. assault in the first degree, a class A with black markings. Rex is almost Though Icon paved the way for Rex replaces Icon, Nome’s first According to Nome AST Sgt. felony, furnishing alcohol to a per- entirely black, save for tan “socks.” police dogs during her short time in police dog, who died suddenly last Charlie Cross the injuries were not son under 21 in a local option com- Icon was long and slender, where as Nome, Timm plans for Rex go be- summer. The three-year old dog life-threatening. munity and selling alcohol without a Rex is short and stubby, with a large, yond narcotics. He wants to coordi- served as a K9 officer from March A trooper from the Nome post and license in a dry community, both or “cow” head, as Timm calls it. nate with Anchorage, and have Rex 2014 until July 2015, and was vital a Unalakleet trooper responded to class C felonies. More importantly, the dogs’ person- trained to become a search and res- in several drug busts. After Icon’s the incident. Troopers arrested Rylan alities are different. “They’re just dif- cue and tracking dog as well. The unexpected death, the future of ferent, it’s not good or bad, they’re need for local search dogs was seen Nome’s K9 program was uncertain. just different dogs,” Timm said. earlier this winter, when dogs were After conversations with Police Whereas Icon was focused on pleas- flown from Anchorage to Unalakleet Chief John Papasodora and the City SAR finds stranded ing Timm, Rex can be stubborn. The to aid in the search for a missing of Nome, who paid for the K9 train- tri-lingual dog understands com- woman, only to be flown out early ing, Timm and his wife had to decide snowmachiner near mands in English, German and due to an approaching storm. Along whether they were ready for another with the possibility of search and res- dog. Not only did Timm work with Icon, the dog was with him con- stantly, and had become a part of his White Mountain family. A few months after the dog’s By Diana Haecker dangerous for him to continue the death, Timm is still visibly shaken. Search and rescue volunteers search. The next day weather condi- “It was a devastating loss,” Timm were able to find Martin Lincoln, 33, tions improved and SAR volunteers said, both for the community and for who was traveling by snowmachine from White Mountain found Lincoln Timm and his family. Timm said he between Golovin and White Moun- alive and well about 9.5 miles from has “100 percent faith in the K9 pro- tain, on Sunday, January 3. White Mountain. gram,” because the dogs bring a dif- According to Alaska State Cross said that warm tempera- ferent aspect to the police force, and Trooper Sgt. Charlie Cross, Lincoln tures are deceiving, may trigger are too strong an asset to lose. left Golovin on January 2, and when overflow in some river systems and With green lights from Papa- he didn’t arrive as expected, the contribute to trail hazards. “Don’t sodora and the City, Timm decided VPSO from White Mountain headed travel alone, let people know where that, given the impact Icon made in down the trail to look for him. How- you are going and when to expect the community, it was important to ever, on January 2, strong winds, you back,” Cross said. get another dog. Timm describes the poor visibility and overflow made it process of attaining, understanding and working with a K9 as time con- suming, but ultimately very reward- For news anytime, find us online at ing. “It’s like going to work every day with your best friend,” he said. www.nomenugget.net

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White Mountain woman grams, as superintendent of Nome Pub- who admitted to drinking, was arrested Three Nome men arrested 2013 recipient of the Alaska Society for murdered on New Year’s lic Schools. Arnold began working for without problems. His breath alcohol after drug investigations Technology in Education Teacher of Day NPS in July of 2014, and took over as content was three times the legal limit Christian Johnson, 22, Darrell the Year award, and received the Gilbert J. Olanna, Jr was charged interim superintendent after Steve Gast of .08. Stevens, 27, and Aleksei Wilson, 28 Champion of the Arts award in June of with murder in the first degree on Jan- resigned in December. Arnold began were arrested for possession and distri- 2015. uary 3, 2015. Olanna admitted to hav- teaching in rural Alaska after leaving Thunderstorm strikes Nome bution of heroin, prescription drugs, ing strangled his girlfriend Ester active duty with the military. in February marijuana and ethylone. Ethylone is Seaside Center purchased Lincoln, 40, in her house in White Along with unseasonably warm more commonly referred to as “ec- Munn building Mountain on January 1. Olanna re- Alaska Arctic Policy Com- temperatures, Nome saw the first-ever stasy” or “molly.” Johnson and Stevens Operators of the Seaside Center, a turned from a night of drinking and got mission issues final report recorded mid-winter lightening storm. were arrested after selling drugs to an halfway house, plan to move to the into a physical argument with Lincoln. The Alaska Arctic Policy Commis- On February 24, a lightening strike oc- undercover informant. Stevens was building on the corner of Spokane and The dispute ended with Olanna holding sion revealed their final report to the curred at 8:10 a.m., followed by an- charged with eleven felony counts of Front streets. GEO Community Serv- Lincoln around the neck until she went Alaskan public and Legislature on Feb- other at 8:14 a.m. The phenomena, heroin distribution and possession. ices purchased the building from Thu limp. Olanna then dressed and cleaned ruary 4. The two-year project by the deemed by Nome meteorologist Jerry Johnson was arrested on eight felony Lan Munn. The building, also known Lincoln’s body. On January 13, a jury three-year-old commission formulated Steiger as “a lifetime event,” is what counts of heroin, ethylone and pre- as Gold Rush Theater, is in a Commer- indicted Olanna on five charges: mur- an Alaska Arctic policy. “This is a vi- meteorologists call “thundersnow.” scription medication distribution and cial Zone, so the correctional facility der in the first degree, two counts of sion of the Arctic based on economic Thundersnow occurs in the same way a possession. Wilson was arrested on needed to attain a conditional use per- murder in the second degree, two and resource development themes,” summer storm happens; when warm four counts of heroin and marijuana mit from the Nome Planning Commis- counts of tampering with physical evi- said commission co-chair Sen. Lesil and cold air collide. A heavy snowfall distribution. The men worked inde- sion. Once the permit was approved dence and one count of assault in the McGuire of Anchorage. In light of followed the storm. Nome set two tem- pendently of each other, and their ar- and the building purchased, renovation fourth degree. Olanna plead not guilty President Barack Obama’s announce- perature records and tied one on the rests concluded a six-month began. The new building would allow to all charges. ment that federal lands at ANWR and week of the thundersnow, with 48 investigation. All three of the men’s more space for residents, as well as a offshore be off limits for drilling, the hours of above freezing temperatures. bails were set at $15,000. greater distance from the bars. Troopers arrest two on drug commission worried that Alaskans charges would be unable to develop natural re- Survey sheds light on sexual NJUS receives mixed marks Court denies motion to re- Joan M. Miller, 28 and Chad Jacob- sources. The report emphasized seizing violence against women in RUBA performance re- move sled dog team from son, 29, were arrested in Nome for the opportunity for development, stat- A study conduced in the Nome Cen- view Nome mushers dealing methamphetamine on two oc- ing that it would create a better quality sus area, which includes the 15 com- The Rural Utility Business Advisor Kotzebue judge Paul Roetman de- casions in early November. At a Janu- of life for the Arctic region without munities in the Norton Sound and Program, or RUBA, reviewed Nome nied a motion filed by Kevin Bopp and ary 12 arraignment, Jacobson was compromising the wellbeing of other Bering Strait region, found that 51 out Joint Utility System at the request of Lynn DeFilippo for a preliminary in- indicted by a grand jury on two charges communities as a whole. of 100 women have experienced inti- the City and NJUS director John K. junction to prevent Nils Hahn and of third degree misconduct involving a mate partner violence, sexual violence Handeland. RUBA reviews short-term Diana Haecker from keeping their sled controlled substance. Miller, who was Man shot and killed in Un- or both. The survey, funded by the essential indicators and longer-term dogs on their property outside of the identified as Jacobson’s girlfriend, was alakleet State council on Domestic Violence sustainable indicators necessary for the city of Nome. Bopp and DeFilippo indicted on one count of third degree Tuana Showalter, 31, of Unalakleet and Sexual Assault involved interviews health of the utility. Analysis is focused asked the court to bar Hahn and misconduct involving a controlled sub- was shot to death on February 8. An- with 265 women in Nome and the sur- on water and sewer systems. NJUS Haecker from maintaining their sled stance. Miller’s bail was set at $5,000, other man was taken to the village rounding communities. The results earned high marks in accounting, tax dog kennel and sought for immediate Jacobson’s at $15,000. clinic for non life-threatening injuries were presented on February 11 to the compliance, management and opera- removal of all but one dog. The motion that resulted from the same incident. Regional Wellness Forum at Nome’s tions, but finances and personnel were attained that noise from the dogs as Governor Walker visits Alaska State Troopers could not reveal Seaside Center. Andre Rosay, who pre- lacking. RUBA offered several sugges- well as odors from animal feces and Nome for inaugural celebra- much information at the time, but sented the study, said that 51 percent tions for improvement, which Hande- urine created a nuisance that interfered tions spokesperson Megan Peters said that was an unacceptably high level. land said were taken almost with sleep, relaxation and enjoyment of Nome organized a parade to honor Showalter and the unidentified man immediately. their home. Roetman denied the motion Governor Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. had an argument, which resulted in Dallas Seavey wins 2015 Id- on the ground that for a preliminary in- Byron Mallott on January 17. The cel- Showalter dead and the other individ- itarod Nome teacher receives BP junction to be granted, there needs to ebration included a parade lead by the ual injured. Defending champion Dallas Seavey Teacher of Excellence award be a level of irreparable harm. Roetman Nome Police Chief, JROT cadets, claimed his third Iditarod victory on Lisa Leeper became the first Nome found that the harm was limited VFW members, Norton Sound Health Helicopter services to March 18. Seavey crossed the line at educator to receive the BP Teacher of enough not to require Hahn and Corporation employees, NPS acting Diomede interrupted 4:13 a.m., with a bigger margin of vic- Excellence award. Leeper, who teaches Haecker to relocate their kennel. A full superintendent Shawn Arnold and A combination of scheduled and un- tory than his two-minute lead on Aliy math, language arts and art at the Anvil trial was set for June 1-5, but Bopp and Nome Elementary School Principal scheduled maintenance repairs involv- Zirkle in 2014. Seavey finished the City Science Academy, was one of DeFilippo dropped the lawsuit with Paul Clark. Nome Kennel Club mem- ing two helicopters and weather issues race in 8 days, 18 hours, 13 minutes, 6 about 1,200 nominees for the presti- prejudice beforehand. ber Janet Balice mushed her dog team left Diomede residents without flights, seconds. Mitch Seavey followed his gious award. Leeper’s achievements down front-street. The crowd warmed and supplies, for almost a month. Hel- son in second place, finishing a little jumped out to the selection committee Gambell hosts third Bering up in Old St. Joe’s as Walker and Mal- icopters are the only mode of trans- over four hours later. Nome raised because of her community involve- Sea Alliance summit lott addressed the community. The rest portation to and from Little Diomede Aaron Burmeister finished in third ment. Leeper has taught in Nome The third annual Arctic Resource of the day involved dancing and live Island. The island went without flights place, his top finish. Cindy Abbott of schools for 16 years. During her time Development and Infrastructure Sum- entertainment at the Mini Convention from January 22 until February 13. Irvine, California was the 66th and last in Nome, Leeper helped to bring the mit was held in Gambell on May 7 and Center and a basketball game. Nome During this time, the stores began to finisher, making her the 2015 Red Art Institute to town to teach educators 8. Bering Sea Alliance, LLC is com- was one of seven stops on the Gover- run out of essential supplies, including Lantern recipient. how to integrate art into their curricu- prised of seven Bering Strait village nor and Lt. Governor’s inaugural ball milk and baby formula. Residents were lums and created a morning gym pro- tour. unable to pay bills or receive checks. gram for students. She was also the continued on page 7 Council approves NJUS in- The village called on the National crease on power rates Guard stationed in Kodiak to medevac The Nome Common Council ap- an infant and pregnant woman. proved a temporary rate increase for electrical power service affecting resi- Man arrested after shooting dential and commercial ratepayers. The spree Jordan Lyon, 22, of Nome was ar- two-cent per kwh increase helped to cover the projected 2015 cash flow rested after going on a shooting ram- deficit of $87,460. The six-month in- page inside his own home. On crease lasted from January through February 17, Lyon fired at least 30 June 30. shots both inside his house on 203 C West C Street and through the window School Board names Shawn in the direction of the Children’s Home across the street. Six shots from Lyon’s Arnold as Superintendent The Nome School Board chose .22 caliber firearm were fired in the di- rection of the Home, but nobody was Shawn Arnold, formerly the Director of Human Resources and Special Pro- injured. Police were notified by a phone call from Lyon’s nephew. Lyon,

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gender sensitivity, cultural awareness, imal welfare groups in Nome have not President Barack Obama as Nome’s new mayor. Voters also de- continued from page 6 domestic violence and interaction with been successful to recruit a full time vet visits Alaska, Kotzebue cided to replace longtime councilman corporations. The mission of the BSA pro se litigants. The recommendations for Nome. For the first time in history, a sitting Randy Pomeranz and voted for chal- is to identify and invest in opportuni- go to the state Supreme Court for a U.S. president visited arctic Alaska lenger Lew Tobin. Stan Andersen held ties between Bering Strait village cor- final decision. Sikuliaq visits Nome when Barack Obama spend half a day on to his seat on the Nome Common porations while protecting the The first ice-capable research ship in Kotzebue after attending a high-level Council despite three challengers. The subsistence lifestyle. Representatives Kawerak and Rural in the United States’ research fleet, the climate change conference in Anchor- new Nome representative at the from the village and regional corpora- Providers Conference tackle Sikuliaq, paid its first visit to Nome in age, visiting Seward and Dillingham. NSEDC board of directors is Pat Jo- tions, members of state and federal regional issues July. The vessel is owned by the Na- With his extended visit to Alaska, the hanson, ousting incumbent Don Stiles. government and members of the pri- In June, the combined Kawerak and tional Science Foundation and operated president shed light on the urgency to vate sector industry attended the sum- Rural Providers Conference took place by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, act decisively on climate change. Nome hosts first education mit. The group listened to the villages’ in Nome. Nome and Shishmaref were School of Fisheries. The vessel is summit problems, many of them climate still reeling from a series of suicides homeported in Seward and was on its U.S. Arctic Research Com- The Norton Sound Education Work- change related, and brainstormed solu- and parts of the conference addressed way to conduct its first research trip to mission meets in Nome group organized an education summit, tions. the need for bystander intervention to the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas to study In September, the U.S. Arctic Re- held in Nome for three days in October prevent those tragedies. Experts pre- sound frequency and travel distance search Commission met for two days in The goal was to find ways to improve Five medevaced from sented a new community-based ap- under the ice. Nome, hearing from local and regional educational opportunities for Nome’s Koyuk with botulism proach that put communities in charge stakeholders and experts about research students. Five people were flown from Koyuk of finding ways that work to prevent Quintillion begins work to needs. A whole day was dedicated to to Anchorage after eating a fermented suicides. bring broadband to Nome mental and behavioral health and how USACE puts deep-draft seal flipper on two occasions. The first As part of a continent-spanning ef- to stem the epidemic of suicide in rural port study on hold patient was flown to Nome then to An- West Beach property own- fort to connect Europe and Asia, the Alaska. Other issues discussed were af- The U.S. Army Corps put the long chorage for evaluation and treatment ers tighten access company Quintillion began drilling an fordable energy, subsistence and the re- awaited Alaska Deep Draft Arctic after she experienced low blood pres- After seeing their land trashed by access tunnel in order to lay fiber optic liance of a healthy ecosystem and Port System study on pause for one sure, nausea, vomiting, shortness of seasonal miners and the demands from cable that will allow Nome to have community involvement in research. year. The study had identified the breath and abdominal pain and a dry the state’s National Insurance Flood lightening fast internet access. As part Port of Nome as having the greatest mouth, symptoms of botulism. She ate Plain program, the City of Nome, of a larger network, the company plans City hires new city clerk, ex- potential for initial Arctic port in- a seal flipper on May 4 along with Nome Gold Alaska and Sitnasuak Na- to link Nome, Kotzebue, Wainright, tends NPD chief contract vestments. seven other people, none of who tive Corporation agreed to terminate Point Hope, Barrow and Prudhoe Bay With the hiring of city clerk Tom The Corps argued that Royal to an intercontinental cable. showed any symptoms. On May 9, four squatters on West Beach, and lease Moran as city manager, the city hired Dutch Shell’s suspension of their ex- people ate another fermented flipper, holders on Nome Gold Alaska land, Bryant Hammond to replace Moran as ploration activities in teh Arctic, the from a different seal, and all four dis- who have built and lived in structures Heroin dealer arrested in city clerk. Also, the council extended played botulism symptoms. Two days or shacks at Dredge 6 or the beach. It Nome economic analysis that would have NPD Chief John Papasodora’s contract justified the investment into Nome’s later, all were sent to Anchorage. Two would take until the fall to get people In August, Nome police and the to Sept. 30, 2018 and appointed Megan patients were given the botulism anti- to pack up their belongings and leave. Alaska State Troopers’ WAANT unit port expansion has changed the rules Alvanna-Stimpfle to a port commission of engagement. Over the next 12 toxin. All five recovered from the inci- In the end, dozers demolished the ram- arrested Galen Milligrock for dealing seat vacated by Iura Leahu. dent, and the second flipper was taken shackle huts that were still lining West heroin and methamphetamine in Nome. months, the Corps will assess the sit- for tests. Beach. Milligrock led the authorities to his Shell pulls out of OCS ex- uation and then determine whether to stash on a fourwheeler trail north of ploration proceed or scrap the study. NES principal Paul Clark NES gets new principal Nome. Milligrock was charged with At the end of September, Royal resigns The Nome school board approved a seven counts of misconduct involving Dutch Shell announced that they dis- NBHS principal resigns Nome Elementary School principal contract for Kevin Theonnes as the new a controlled substance in varying de- continue their exploration program in Nome-Beltz Jr./Sr. High School Paul Clark handed in his resignation on Nome Elementary School principal. grees. Milligrock changed his plea and the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. After principal Edwin “Chip” Sharpe re- May 15, a few weeks short of the end Theonnes replaced Paul Clark who left will be sentenced on March 29, 2016. their second exploration season in the signed citing personal reasons and of his yearlong contract. Clark said he Nome for family health reasons. Prior Burger J lease, Shell stated that they family medical issues for his early was leaving in order to be closer to his to coming to Nome, Theonnes worked Musk ox kills sled dog, in- found indications of oil and gas in the departure from Nome. father in Washington. “When we as the interim principal for the Wales jures another well, but not sufficient to warrant fur- Sharpe has been only since sum- moved to Nome, we didn’t realize that school, in the Bering Strait School Dis- On August 12, a musk ox bull en- ther exploration. The company ceased mer 2015. He moved to Nome from family health needs would be cutting trict. tered the dog yard of Rolland Trow- all further exploration activity in off- the Mountain Village, where he our time here short,” Clark wrote in an bridge, attacked several dogs, killing shore Alaska for the foreseeable future. worked as the assistant principal. email. Jon Berkley was appointed as Nome City Manager Josie one and wounding another. Another Until a new principal is found, as- acting principal for the remaining week Bahnke resigns, moves to musher happened to be in the area State pays out record PDF: sitant principal Beth Sandefur will of the school year. Juneau when the attack occurred and trying to $2,072 prevent the worst, shot at the musk ox take on administrative duties with City manager Josie Bahnke did not Despite a $3.5 billion state deficit help from Jon Berkeley, director of Nome Judge charged with renew her contract with the City of and killed the bull. However, the attack and dwindling revenue from oil and federal programs and instruction. violations of judicial con- Nome after serving for seven year in left one of Trowbridge’s Greenlandic gas, the state’s Permanent Fund Divi- duct the position. Bahnke was offered to be- dogs dead and one injured. With dog dend payout to 644,000 Alaskan resi- The Commission on Judicial Con- come the new director for the State Di- fatalities occurring every summer due RFB nears completion dents was $2,072. The Alaska The Richard Foster Building was duct formally issued a complaint vision of Elections and moved to to musk ox attacks, this was the first Permanent Fund was worth $51.4 bil- against Superior Court Judge Timothy Juneau. After hearing from two final fatal attack in 2015. The sled dogs are lion. It sets aside 25 percent of the slated for substantial completion by D. Dooley of Nome. Dooley was ap- candidates – city clerk Tom Moran and kept on a communal dog lot north of state’s mineral royalties and lease pay- the end of 2015. The building is to pointed in April 2013 by former gover- director of the Nome Dept. of Parks town on Nome Gold Alaska land. ments and invests them as an income- house the Carrie M.McLain Memo- nor Sean Parnell. The commission and Recreation Chip Leeper — the Later in the year, in November, producing asset. A portion of the rial Museum, the Kegoayah Kozga found that a preliminary investigation Nome Common Council selected Tom Mimi Farley’s pet dog was killed by a earnings from the reserve account are Library and Kawerak’s Katirvik Cul- showed probable cause that Dooley vi- Moran to replace Bahnke. musk ox at her house at Anvil Moun- distributed as PFDs to eligible tural Center. The city’s library is olated Alaska Statutes and cannons. His tain. Alaskans. slated to move in first, with an open- statements on the bench showed insen- Allen sentenced to jail ing date in March. Then the CMMM sitivity to the victims and witnesses in Kandie Allen, a woman charged BSNC reclaims Rock Creek Nome voters elect new and Katirvik are shooting for open- criminal matters and insensitivity to with setting an apartment building on mine mayor ing their doors in October 2016. unrepresented parties in civil matters, fire in September 2014, pleaded guilty Having decided that hard rock min- In the October municipal elections, the investigation found. Dooley also of- and was sentenced to two years in jail ing is not going to be profitable at the Nome voters elected Richard Beneville fered a plea bargain to a defendant from and five years probation. The fire de- idle Rock Creek mine, Bering Straits the bench, which is not allowed. The stroyed four apartments and caused Native Corporation has completed Commission investigated after receiv- $775,000 in damages. reclamation activities at the Rock ing three anonymous complaints start- Creek mine. The mine and mill com- ing in November 2013. One person Nome Police dog dies unex- plex was built by the Canadian explo- contacted the commission later. The pectedly ration start up NovaGold Resources commission hired John Cashion to act In July, Nome Police Department Inc., trying to mature from exploration as prosecutor, Dooley’s attorney was K9 Icon died while in emergency sur- to become a gold producer. Not being William Satterberg. In a December gery in Anchorage after suffering able to get the mine to work, the proj- Book online for two free bonus hearing, the commission recommended blocked intestines. The issue brought ect was shuttered and sat idle for years. points with FlyAAwway Rewards! that Dooley receive public censure for up again the need for a fulltime veteri- BSNC then bought NovaGold sub- making statements that violated the narian in Nome. Since Dr. Derrick sidiary Alaska Gold Company, includ- Alaska Code of Conduct during court- Leedy retired from practicing veteri- ing the Rock Creek mine, and after room proceedings. The commission narian medicine in December 2014 researching the profitability of a also recommended that Dooley gets a Nome’s pets and animals are without scaled-down version of mining for mentor judge and receive training in professional health care. Efforts by an- gold, decided to proceed with recla- mation. This marks the end of the www.flyravn.com Rock Creek mine. 1-800-866-8394 Notary Public available.

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Photo by Jannelle Trowbridge CHARGING— Nome Ski and Biathlon team member Bianca Trowbridge, center, rushes back on the ski course after taking five shots during the USA Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championship Team Trials at Kincaid Park. Trowbridge was the team’s top finisher during the three-day event. Trowbridge passes teammate Mallory Conger, lane 14, on the way out. •Nome biathletes continued from page 1 ter Games in Greenland (in March), standing. On Tuesday she came four minutes worth of penalties being placed 14th out of 18 in a time of The men’s youth squad is com- and they certainly did that,” said across the line in 58:26, making 5 of assessed for skipping two laps in the 48:22, and hit 6 of 20 targets. prised of Brendan Cyr, Caribou, Trowbridge. She qualified for the 20 shots. This placed her 17th out of penalty loop. During Wednesday’s Hoogendorn came across the line in Maine; Cody Johnson, Fort Kent, nine-team, International competition 19. Conger had her best finish in sprint race, Hobbs hit one shot from 49:13 and placed 17th out of 18 dur- Maine; Vasek Cervenka, Grand by winning the biathlon race at the Wednesday’s 6-kilometer sprint race the prone position and one while ing the 10-kilometer sprint race on Rapids, Minn. and Peter Carroll, 2015 Western Interior Ski/Biathlon and was Nome’s top female placer standing. She finished 17th out of 18. Monday, and placed 15th out of 16 in Truckee, Calif. Championships in White Mountain. that day. She came in 15th out of 18 “I had never shot standing until the 8-kilometer sprint race on Levens, who competes for the “I feel I placed pretty well (at the in a time of 27:22, despite hitting the day before the first race, which is Wednesday, finishing in 30:26, hit- Mountain Top Nordic Ski Club, won trials) considering the people I was only one shot. due to the fact that it’s really hard for ting 2 of 10 shots. gold medals in all three races. She racing with spend lots of time on “My favorite part was shooting 20 us to get range days in. I dry fire “The competition was on a whole came out on top in Monday’s 7.5- groomed trails and in easily accessi- times in a single race. That’s the most faithfully, though,” said Hobbs. other level,” said Hoogendorn who kilometer Sprint Race in the Youth ble ranges,” said Trowbridge. “One I’ve ever done before in a biathlon “The range is pretty far out of town, started skiing and competing in Women division with a time of 31 of the biggest disadvantages of being race,” said Conger. “My least fa- and the road to it is closed in the win- biathlon just last year. “Most of the minutes, 52 seconds, and won de- a biathlete in Nome is that we only vorite part of the Worlds was shoot- ter due to snow. It would be nice if competitors have been on skis ever spite connecting on only 3 of 10 have access to the range in the sum- ing standing in the wind. It’s hard for we had access to something closer.” since they could walk.” shots. Due to high winds, the 23 rac- mer. During the winter it is difficult me to keep the rifle steady. I didn’t On the boys side, Cyr, of the Three of the four Arctic Winter ers making up the event’s largest di- to get out and shoot, where kids from really like the penalty laps either be- Maine Winter Sports Center, won Games biathlon coaches were on vision averaged about 3.3 shots per Anchorage and the Lower 48 have cause they added to my racing time.” Monday’s 10-kilometer sprint, hit- hand for the USA Team Trials, in- competitor that day. Levens won the daily access to the range.” Also representing Nome Ski and ting four shots and finishing with a cluding Zachary Hall, who heads 10-kilometer Pursuit Race on Tues- The youngest competitor in the Biathlon in the Youth Women divi- time of 36:39. He also placed first in Team Alaska’s Ski Biathlon squad. day with a time of 41:31, hitting 10 Youth Women division was Mallory sion was 17-year-old Emelyne the 8-kilometer sprint race on Hall is a former US National of 20 shots, and was victorious in the Conger of Nome, who turned 14 in Hobbs. “This is my third year skiing, Wednesday, with a time of 23:39, on Biathlon team member who now 6-kilometer sprint race on Wednes- November. She, too, was using the and I was excited to test my skills 5 of 10 shooting. Johnson beat his coaches Skiku Biathlon in Anchor- day finishing in 21:07, on 4 of 10 USA Youth and Junior Biathlon against the best high school biath- Maine Winter Sports Center team- age. He will be the coach of Trow- shooting. World Championship Team Trials to letes this country has to offer,” she mate on Tuesday, as he earned a gold bridge and Hoogendorn at this year’s Trowbridge placed 15th out of 23 prepare for the upcoming Arctic said. Hobbs has competed primarily medal in the Pursuit Race, hitting 13 Arctic Winter Games. “It was great on Monday, and was the top female Winter Games. After winning the in rural Alaska, where racers only of 20 shots and finishing in 39:29. to have the Nome athletes compete finisher for Nome that day. She com- Western Interior junior high girls ski shoot from the prone position at 4.5- Like two of his female Nome in the World Youth/Junior Champi- pleted three 2.5-kilometer loops in race last March, she earned a spot on inch diameter targets. At the World teammates, 16-year-old Wilson onship Trials. The competitions were 41:20, while connecting on three Alaska’s ski team. Due to being born Trials, she shot at the much smaller, Hoogendorn won a big Western Inte- as high a level as we have in the US shots. On Tuesday she hit four of five after the cut-off date, she raced the standard 1.5-inch diameter targets. rior race last March, which gives and the Nome athletes were defi- targets on her second time through USA Team Trials as an “out of The competition in Anchorage was him the opportunity to travel to nitely in the mix. This was a great ex- the range, and ended up connection class” participant, going up against the first time she had ever shot in the Greenland for the Arctic Winter perience leading up to the Arctic on 9 of 20. That shooting helped her 15, 16, 17 and 18 year olds. She was standing position. Games. He, too, used the USA Team Winter Games competitions in finish 15th out of 19 with a time of ineligible to make the national team Despite the unfamiliarity, Hobbs Trials to gain valuable, big race ex- Greenland this coming March,” he 55:13. She missed all her shots on due to her age. placed 20th out of 23 in her first race perience. said. Conger, who was also the small- on Monday. She finished with a time Hoogendorn’s best finish was dur- the final, and most blustery day of continued on page 9 the competition, which dropped her est racer at the event, finished 18th of 44:40, while hitting one of ten ing Tuesday’s pursuit race where he to 16th place out of 18. out of 23 in Monday’s race, with a shots. During Tuesday’s pursuit race “I was attending these races in time of 43:18, while hitting one shot she had a faster ski time that two preparation for the 2016 Arctic Win- from the prone position and one shot other athletes, but finished last due to

Photo by Nick Treinen Photo by Nick Treinen TUCK AND GO— Nome Ski and Biathlon team member Wilson Hoogendorn, right, took advantage of grav- HITTING TARGETS— Nome Ski and Biathlon team member Bianca ity as he descended one of the challenging, icy hills in Monday’s Sprint Race at Kincaid Park in Anchorage dur- Trowbridge, left, has hit two targets and tries for more in Monday’s ing the World Junior/Youth Trials. Sprint Race at Kincaid Park in Anchorage. THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 9

Photo by Jannelle Trowebridge PAYING THE PRICE— Nome biathlete Mallory Conger exits the penalty loop during the Pursuit Race on Tuesday. Windy conditions caused lots of stray shots, which made for a busy penalty area.

Photo by Nick Treinen PURE JOY— Nome biathlete Emelyne Hobbs is set to start her first race during the USA Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championship Team Trials on Monday, December 28 at Kincaid Park in Anchorage.

Photo by Jannelle Trowbridge THE RED COURSE— Alyeska Daniels, a freshman at UAF, and former member of Unalakleet’s ski and biathlon team, cruised the swath of man-made snow that made up the biathlon course during the Pursuit Race Photo by Jannelle Trowbridge at the World Junior/Youth Trials at Kincaid Park in Anchorage on Tuesday, December 29. Daniels placed as OBSTACLE COURSE— Nome’s Bianca Trowbridge heads toward the high as seventh in one of the races, and was the top Alaskan finisher that day. first of two biathlon course tunnels during the Pursuit Race at Kincaid •Biathletes Park in Anchorage on Tuesday, December 29. continued from page 8 The USA Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championship Team The Nome Ski and Biathlon ath- Trials were hosted by the Alaska letes were joined by Alyeska Biathlon Association at Kincaid Park Daniels, a former three-time WISA in West Anchorage. The 30-point Skimeister. Daniels, a freshman at biathlon range there is one of the UAF, is tied with three other skiers most modern in the country, and lies as the most decorated female WISA on Kincaid’s snow-making loop. athlete in the association’s 39-year By the start of Tuesday’s pursuit history. She has been skiing and race, all natural snow in the park had training for biathlon at the university. melted and the competitors were left After hitting only one target from racing on man-made snow. “The 30- the prone position in Monday’s 7.5- knot wind gusts and icy trails made kilometer sprint race, Daniels for challenging conditions, yet these knocked down three of five targets biathletes performed well. They while standing, which vaulted her studied the wind flags and made their into seventh place with a time of windage adjustments for successful 36:41. Only one of the 23 women target hits. We should all be proud outshot her that day. Daniels finished of their performances,” said USA 10th in the Pursuit Race on Tuesday Team Trials Chief of Competition, and 11th in the 6-kilometer Sprint and ABA President, Marty Parsons Race on Wednesday. after the races. Several Nome team members The bigger venue and heightened mentioned that meeting Jim Mahaf- competition necessitated big adjust- fey at Tuesday’s banquet was one of ments for the Nome Ski and Biathlon the week’s highlights. In 1956, Ma- athlete’s pre-race training. The were His winning jump shot—why miss it for haffey, 80, won the first biathlon race not used to carrying a rifle that ever held in the United States. He weights at least nine pounds on their just a smooke? Tobo acco steals your most has produced six Olympic skiers backs, so many of them have prac- over the years and helped construct ticed skiing with their guns since important momments. Olympic ski trails all over the world. early December. “It was super cool to meet some- Nome’s racers also found that one who has gone to so many places doing penalty laps for missed shots and was such a pioneer,” said Hobbs resulted in 150-meter loops versus after the team’s conversations with the less than 60-meter loops they are Mahaffey. Hobbs discovered that in accustomed to. To put into perspec- 1978, Mahaffey actually helped de- tive how costly a penalty lap can be sign the ski courses in Koyuk and at a national competition, consider White Mountain. Both sites still host that an athlete who misses 10 shots annual ski events nearly 40 years must do an additional 1,500 meters, later. “I get to ski in the places he or the equivalent of nearly one mile. helped pioneer,” added Hobbs. 10 THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015Regional THE NOME NUGGET Saying It Sincerely By Harvey Fiskeaux Well, let me respond to this mat- struction. The latest development is the process of remodeling a small for our youth and our dedicated Lead Pastor of the Nome ter. First of all we have been praying a tutoring program that helps strug- building to house youth interns to as- team. So, this is what we are doing Covenant Church for years to have a mission station on gling youth with their homework. sist in this growing enterprise. Our for the lost children of Nome for Front Street for our city youth. A Many volunteers make wonderful team could use the encouragement. Heaven’s sake! Some time ago our church spon- North Carolina disaster relief min- things happen for some of the most What ever you do, send up a prayer sored a mission trip to Peru. It was istrycalled Samaritan’s Purse blessed needy citizens in our community. our objective to raise funds to bless us with the purchase of the old Arc- Just recently in one of the meetings the homeless and lost children of this tic Trading Post on Front Street. It James was taking prayer needs from needy nation in South America. After was remodeled and opened for the the youth. I wish you could have posting signs welcoming the com- wandering street youth. Our church heard the passion as they asked for munity to a fund raising meal, some- hired another associate pastor, James prayer for alcoholic parents, sick one scribbled a revealing message on Ventress, who has for two years gone family and a dad in prison. It is a joy one of our posters. It read: “What the beyond the call of duty to reach out for me to weep in prayer over these h%^# are you doing for the lost chil- four nights a week to our precious precious children. So, there you have dren of Nome?” At first I was dis- youth. He is accompanied by a vet- it! Stop by some evening and see for turbed which caused me to ponder ted youth team, which actively relate yourself. Better yet, drop off some what we are actually doing for the to these kids with a meal, encourag- food items, paper products or a much lost children of Nome. ing words, games and positive in- needed financial donation. We are in Happy Trails, Velvet Eyes

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Teddy “Aqkuk” Koweluk Esther Dorothy Carter Robert Louis “Phobus” tional for many years. Pauline would be busy picking Nov. 18, 1923 – Nov. 24, 2015 Esther Dorothy Carter was born in Fagerstrom During Christmas, Robbie played salmonberries and blueberries. He Teddy “Aqkuk” Koweluk, 92, a tent near Noorvik on October 8, July 5, 1947 — Dec. 9, 2015 the role of Santa Claus for the Nome always drove Aliya to school in the passed away in Anchorage on No- 1929. She grew up in the villages of community and enjoyed having his mornings. vember 24, 2015. A visitation was Noorvik and Candle before moving Robert L. Fagerstrom was born on picture taken with the children. Robbie was very competitive held at First United Methodist to Nome as a young lady. In Nome July 5, 1947 to Charley and Helen Robbie loved being the first to the when playing card games and would Church on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 with she married James Carter and Fagerstrom in Nome and went home family camp at Osborne and later, get impatient if the cards weren’t a service following. Teddy was laid worked there for many years while to be with the Lord on December 9, spent summers in Council where he dealt quickly enough and say, “Shuf- to rest with full military honors at raising four children. 2015. He is survived by his wife and his family built their cabin. He fle up and deal! Play on your own Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Pauline, their children Robin could be seen sitting on the porch, time!” If he didn’t get a good hand, Teddy was born in Wales on No- “Bubba”, John “Phobus,” Barbara holding his granddaughters and “Go to Sledge Island for Dealer’s vember 18, 1923. He worked for “Sister,” Nels “Mr. Nelson;” grand- keeping mosquitoes off them with School!” When playing cribbage at GSA, was a custodian for an affili- daughters Aliya and Claire, grandson his mosquito zapper. He loved to home, two out of three, the winner ated with First United Methodist Malachi; sister Juanita “Bunny” Huf- hang fish after the family seined on would watch the loser do the dishes. Church, the Alaska Territorial Guard fer, brother Chuck and Peggy Fager- the Niukluk River. He really enjoyed With his keen sense of humor, and the Alaska National Guard. He strom; and many nieces and cutting the grass in Council. Nels enjoyed conversing with members of nephews. would say, “Dad is making our yard continued on page 12 all branches of the military, past and bald again!” In the fall, Rob and present. Wonton Tacos Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD with Miller Health Consulting, LLC

Makes 12 Servings Preparation Time: 10 minutes Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes Difficulty Level: Medium

Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground meat 2 Tbsp. Taco seasoning 12 Wonton wrappers cup Cheddar cheese, shredded (optional) cup Diced tomatoes, Esther Dorothy Carter fresh (optional) cup Shredded lettuce Robert Louis “Phobus” (optional) cup Diced red onion   Esther loved to cook and bake for Fagerstrom (optional) cup Plain yogurt, non-fat family and friends. She loved being     at her summer camp for fishing and He was preceded in death by his        Teddy “Aqkuk” Koweluk picking berries, but Christmas was parents Charley and Helen Fager- Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a       Teddy loved hunting, fishing, arts her favorite time of the year. She strom, and sisters Ruth Reale, Lucy muffin tin with a light coating of       and crafts and winters in Hawaii. His will be greatly missed! Ann Richardson, Geraldine Craig non-stick cooking spray and set     family was the love of his life. Both In later years she moved to An- and Suzanne K. Wassmann. aside.     he and his wife met many friends chorage, but returned to her summer Robbie and Pauline met in 1971 2. Brown ground meat over medium-    ! "   # through their involvement with arts camp in Nome, as health permitted. and were married April 17, 1972 in high heat. Add taco seasoning to !  the meat and stir until evenly $  and crafts fairs throughout Alaska. Esther was preceded in death by Nome. Robbie served four years, six distributed. Set aside when fully Teddy is survived by his beloved her mother Vera Starbuck, father months and a day in the U.S. Navy %  & cooked. %   &  wife Ruth I. Koweluk of Anchorage; George Laiblin, brother Jim and and was stationed at Miramar Naval 3. Press 1 wonton wrapper into each    & sister Esther A. Bourdon of Nome; beloved husband Jim. She is sur- Air Station, California. He was hon- muffin well. Add 1 large spoonful ' & ( sons Robert Koweluk of Dillingham, vived by four children, nine grand- orably discharged with the rank of E- of meat into each wrapper and top Mike F. Koweluk, John R. Koweluk children and three great 4, on November 25, 1970. Upon his with shredded cheese. 4. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the wonton wrappers are and Harvey G. Koweluk of Anchor- grandchildren, two brothers, count- discharge, he enlisted in the U.S. crispy. age; daughter Hazel Nyberg of Asto- less children she day-cared and many Army National Guard Reserves, 5. Remove from the oven and top with your favorite toppings, tomatoes, ria, Oregon; many nieces, nephews, friends. Esther was a lifelong mem- where he attained the rank of 1st lettuce, onion, or plain yogurt. grandchildren and great-grandchil- ber of the Friends Church of Noorvik Lieutenant. He was honorably dis- dren. He was preceded in death by and Anchorage. charged in August 1979. his parents Josephine Kimasuk Kow- The family requests that in lieu of Robbie served seven years on the © eluk of Wales and Mike Koweluk of flowers, gifts be made to the Friends Board of Directors and then as Pres- Mary’s Igloo; siblings Sarah Koyuk, Church of Anchorage 2824 E. 18th ident of Sitnasuak Native Corpora- Clara Angnabooguk, Harriet Kow- Ave Anchorage, AK 99508. tion for 26 years, between eluk, Andrew Koweluk, Billy Kow- A celebration of Esther’s life will 1983-2009. Robbie served on the eluk, Polly Koweluk and Hilda be held at 7 p.m. on January 15 at the Nome Common Council for the City Ashcraft; and his two daughters Anchorage First Assembly of God of Nome from 1992 to 2004. He also Church Services Gertrude (Kay) Orfitelli and Louise located at 15th and C St. A fellow- served on the Board of Directors of Peck. ship will follow. the Arctic Native Brotherhood and Directory was a member of Rotary Interna- Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Aaron Cooper Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m. It’s Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865 Pastor Charles Brower Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Thrift Shop 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday: Thrift Shop 7:00 to 8:30 pm Hoop Wednesday: Faith Followers 5:45 to 7:30 pm Nome Covenant Church 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Time. Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 Sunday: Worship 11 a.m.. on’t miss a minute as Nome Nanook Handicapped accessible ramp: North side River of Life Assembly of God D basketball comes your way on 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. KICY AM-850. Brought to you by Last Sunday of each month Worship: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m. Lewis & Thomas, Attorneys at Law, The A/C Value For more information contact Pastor Austin Jones St. Joseph Catholic Church Center, Bering Air, Nome Outfitters, Hanson’s Safeway, The Nome Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Community Center’s Tobacco Control Program, Nome Joint Utility Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. System and Tundra Toyo. Don’t get too far away from a radio this Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room) Patients going to ANMC and want to see a Catholic priest please call Fr. season! Or, listen on-line at www.kicy.org. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of the Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-4870 AM-850 Pastor Dan Ward Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 2.25.15 12 THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment Real Estate Native preference per Public Law 93-638 2. Demonstrated strong written skills with the abil- Approved 07/15/2015 ity to compile, analyze and apply information as evidenced through research, writing grants, budg- Interested individuals may contact Human Re- eting, and completing reports. sources with questions at 907-443-5231. 3. Ability to implement project objectives. Nome Sweet Homes Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- 4. Must possess strong written and oral communi- site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human cation and organizational skills. Must be self- mo- 907-443-7368 Recruitment for Teacher Aide / Janitor Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be tivated, dependable and able to work with in Nome, White Mountain and Gambell faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- minimum supervision. from January 4th to January 18th, 2016 4443 or sent via email to [email protected] 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective rela- 1.7 tionships with students, partners, and businesses. DIVISION: Children and Family Services DEPARTMENT: Head Start Native Preference per P.L. 93-638 JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide/Janitor Approved (12-24-15) POSITION STATUS: Part time, Seasonal EXEMPT STATUS: Non-exempt Interested individuals may contact Human Re- PAY SCALE GRADE: 5-6-7 sources with questions at 907-443-5231. ($16.46 to $21.48) DOE Applications can be accessed via Kawerak’s web- REPORTS TO: Program Specialist site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human Resources at 907-443-5231. 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PAY SCALE GRADE: 13-14-15-16 ($27.13 to $37.55) DOE BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: REPORTS TO: Vice-President, EET Division 1) Maintain a professional attitude, be responsible, REDUCED dependable, and demonstrate a commitment to The Regional Training Specialist is responsible for excellence. the overall management, development, and im- Nome Eskimo Community is recruiting 3br --- Freshly remodeled in 2015 2) Assist with implementing the goals, objectives plementation for vocational training grants, ap- for three (3) positions: New energy efficient boiler, on demand hw heater and performance standards of the Head Start Pro- prenticeship, and village based training activities gram. Assist with weekly planning and follow the throughout the region. The Specialist will establish • Executive Assistant: non-exempt, regular full- Triple pane windows, high end siding schedule which integrates child health and safety, relationships with local businesses, industry, and time position, located in Nome, AK. The pay range Oh, did I mention the sauna??? early childhood development (including teacher di- employers to identify skills and training needed in is $22.43/hour - $25.24/hour. This position is open rected, child directed, and gross motor classroom the identified career and technical fields. This spe- until filled. 203 west E street - $238,500 activities), cultural activities, child mental health, cialist will develop, implement, and evaluate grant • Climate Adaptation Plan Assistant: non-ex- and family and community partnership to ensure initiatives to ensure goals are met. Projects include empt, temporary part-time, located in Nome, AK. the developmental needs of individual children are a variety of Career Technical Education and Eco- The pay rate is $15.00/hour. This position is open WE BUY HOMES met. nomic Workforce Initiatives, pre-apprenticeships, until filled. 3) Use team approach with parents and staff to de- and vocational training. The Specialist will also • ICWA Specialist II: non-exempt, regular full-time www.nomesweethomes.com velop individualized activities to meet the chil- provide comprehensive case management to stu- position, located in Anchorage, AK. The pay range dren’s needs. Conduct observations, screenings, dents participating in these programs. is $22.78/hour - $25.63/hour. This position is open and assessments. until January 08, 2016. 4) Aid and assist classroom teacher in carrying out SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Classifieds daily and weekly duties such as teaching, per- 1. Assist the Vice-President of the Education, Em- To ensure the safety of children who receive serv- forming housekeeping chores, preparing for snack ployment & Training with the administration of ices, Nome Eskimo Community will complete a WANTED – Mark Knapp at The Cutting Edge in PART TIME MERCHANDISER or lunch, ensuring that the environment is sanitary services to residents of the Bering region, ensur- Criminal History Background Check on all appli- Fairbanks is buying legal ancient walrus ivory, Lawrence Merchandising needs a Representative and healthy, entering observations online, com- ing that the goals and objectives of the Division are cants considered for the ICWA Specialist II posi- musk ox horn, mammoth ivory and teeth. in Nome, AK. Project includes maintaining prod- pleting and submitting required paperwork, and achieved. tion. Very good prices. 907-452-7477, uct displays at the Safeway. Retail experience maintaining confidential child files and parent sig- 2. Develop partnerships with and work with Kaw- [email protected]. preferred; must have email/internet access. natures. erak programs, the tribes, local businesses, em- To be considered for employment, the report must Please call 1-800-328-3967 771. To learn more 5) Ensure that children are supervised at all times ployers, community partners, and industry to be free of crimes involving sexual assault or sex- 12.3-1.28 visit: www.LMSVC.com. with a one to ten, teacher/teacher aide to student develop, coordinate and implement education, ual abuse of a minor, unlawful exploitation of a 1.7-14 ratio. employment & training activities that lead to cer- minor, indecent exposure, crimes of violence tificates and degrees in occupations that meet the against persons, and must show that the applicant QUALIFICATIONS: employment needs of the region. has not been convicted of a felony within the past 1) High school diploma or GED and hold a current 3. Coordinate outreach to a variety of educational ten years. Gold Mining Dredge Vessel for Offshore Operations CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. If institutions and community organizations to pro- applicant does not have a CDA, must develop a mote activities of the grants, encourage students Native preference per Public Law 93-638 professional development plan that includes sub- in aligned career pathway and apprenticeship pro- The M/V Eland, a displacement steel hull vessel (165’x38’x14’ depth) with a large mitting a CDA application within 6 months of hire. grams. A full copy of the job descriptions and an employ- 2) Must be willing to work towards an AA degree in 30’x 110’ open deck aft, is ready for offshore gold mining conversion. 4. Prepare and develop grant proposals to secure ment application can be obtained from the Nome The ample deck, agile maneuverability, and large capacity fuel and water tanks Early Childhood Education. funding for regional training projects, apprentice- Eskimo Community Website www.necalaska.org 3) Must possess good oral and written communi- ship programs and vocational training. or from the Nome Eskimo Community Office at assure very long, efficient operations, for high capacity gold mining. cation skills. 5. Develop and monitor annual budgets and com- 200 West 5th Avenue. 4) Must complete and submit a work physical upon plete program written statistical and narrative re- The Vessel, in port 50 miles south of the Columbia River, Oregon, hire and every five years after hire. ports. For any questions, please contact the Human is deliverable within two weeks, to Nome, for 2016 leases. 5) Must complete an annual TB screening. Resources Manager, Cathy Lyon, at 907-443- 6) Current First Aid and Infant/Child (Pediatric) QUALIFICATIONS: 9131 or by email to [email protected] CPR certification. If not current, must be willing to 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, 1.7 Outfitted for dredging, the vessel ensures long, offshore mining operations, with 85,000 obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire. or a related field, or responsible work experience gallon diesel supply, and 40,000 gallons of fresh water. She has 2 – CAT D399 16 Cylinder can be substituted on a year for year basis. total 2,250 BHP, and two overhauled 100kW CAT D333 Gensets, and Large Crane on board, POSITION AVALIABLE CITY MANAGER providing 14T rough terrain, and a 80T Ramp aft, with Hydraulic Winches. The City of Unalakleet is accepting applications She is offered, well under market value, for: $554,000. USD :DQWWR+HOS0DNHD for the position of City Manager. The Manager is appointed by and reports to an elected seven (7) Investors Welcome! member City Council and serves as the Chief Ad- 'LIIHUHQFHLQWKH ministrative Officer of the City. Call (541) 418-2522 & Email: [email protected] for full JOB SUMMARY details, including current survey, condition & conversion, etc. +HDOWKRIRXU The Manager is responsible to the City Council for the administration of daily operations and man- 5HJLRQ" agers a staff of 20, providing municipal services and enforcing local ordinances. The City Manager administers the policies of the City Council and su- pervises department directors and City office staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree in business of public admin- istration or a closely related field from an accred- ited college or university; proven and demonstrated executive level management expe- rience with a minimum five (5) years of experi- $SSO\WR:RUNDW ence. A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted (at the City Coun- cil’s discretion) for the preferred qualifications. Ap- • Employment plicant must possess strong organizational and planning skills. Experience working within a di- TO APPLY verse multicultural community is a plus. Interested persons should provide a letter of inter- This position is open until filled, with the first ap- est and a resume showing complete education plication review date of January 15, 2016. SALARY and job experience by mail to: Leona Grishkowsky, $60,000-$70,000 annually and a potential for Mayor, PO Box 28, Unalakleet, AK 99684; or email All applications are subject to public disclosure. housing. Actual salary will be based on qualifica- to [email protected]. Questions can be di- 12.17-24,1.7-14 Now Hiring: tions and experience. rected to the City of Unalakleet at )RUDFXUUHQWYDFDQF\OLVWJRWR 907-624-3531. EOE x Dental Assistant :ZZ1RUWRQ6RXQG+HDOWKRUJRU Trainee FRQWDFW+XPDQ5HVRXUFHVDW  - x Patient Hostel - E^,ŝƐĂĚƌƵŐ ĨƌĞĞǁŽƌŬƉůĂĐĞĂŶĚǁŝůůĂƉƉůLJůĂƐŬĂEĂƟǀĞͬŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ/ŶĚŝĂŶ All Around the Sound ƉƌĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞĨŽƌŚŝƌĞ;ƵŶĚĞƌW>ϵϯ-ϲϯϴĂŶĚsĞƚĞƌĂŶWƌĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞƐͿ͘ Attendant E^,ǁŝůůĂůƐŽŝŶŝƟĂƚĞĂĐƌŝŵŝŶĂůŚŝƐƚŽƌLJͬďĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚĐŚĞĐŬĨŽƌĂůůƉŽƐŝƟŽŶƐ͘ New arrival Marie Greene appointed to NANA, including Senior Vice Pres- Lavone J. and David P. Giang, of Arctic Research Commis- ident & Chief Operating Officer Nome, announce the birth of their sion from 1999 to 2002, Vice President & daughter Jessalynn Thi Giang. She On December 16 President Chief Administrative Officer from was born on December 17, 2015 at Barack Obama appointed Marie 1997 to 1999, Special Assistant to NSEDC Job Opportunity 1:39 a.m., she weighed 5 pounds, 14 Greene of Kotzebue to become a the President from 1996 to 1997, and ounces, and was 19” in length. Sib- member of the Arctic Research Com- Director of Administration from Safety Manager (Anchorage/ lings: Levi, 9; Melody, 7; Hayley, 4; mission. 1995 to 1996. From 1992 to 1995, and Ashlynn, 2. Maternal grandpar- Marie Greene was President and she was the Executive Director for Unalakleet/Nome): This position will administer ents Annette Spivey of Anchorage, CEO of NANA Regional Corpora- Robert “Aqqaluk” Newlin at the Sr. and manage NSEDC’sHealltth, Saffeettyy and Environmental and great grandma Laura Martin, of tion Inc. (NANA), a position she Memorial Trust. Greene served as (HSE) program, including its effffeffective implementation and execuuttion. The Nome. Paternal grandparents Duc held from 2002 until her retirement President of the Maniilaq Associa- position and HSE programffoocuses on NSEDC’s regional seaffoood, vessel and and Monica Giang of Nome. in February 2015. Prior to that role, tion from 1981 to 1992. Ms. Greene fishery research operations. Greene held several positions at received an A.A., B.A., and M.R.D. from the University of Alaska. A bachelor’s degree in Saffeety Management, Occupational Saffeettyy & Health or related field is required, along with five years of progressive experience • Obituaries in saffeetyy.. YeYear-ffoor-year applicable work experience may be suubbstituutted fofor degree requiru ement. continued from page 11 “Puff-Daddy” and Pauline was ficult times. His last compliment to “Puff-Momma.” his wife while she was sewing a zip- NSSEEDC has commppetitive waagggeess and an eexxcellent beneefifits prrooogggrrraam! Robbie loved giving nick-names to Robbie will be remembered for per on a button-down coat that did- the poker players, like “Weather- the love he had for his wife, family n’t have a zipper was, “Good thing For an application or a complete job description, man,” “Bump,” “Chairman,” “G- and friends, for his honest and I’m married to an Eskimo wife.” check wwww..nsedc.com or contact Shara English at (907) 274-2248 (Anchorraaagge), man,” and “Super Duck.” Oh! Can’t courage, and his strength during dif- 800-650-2248 ((ttooll-ffrree) or [email protected]. forget the “Rats.” Robbie was called THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 13

DOG MUSHING— A dog team braves the above freezing temperatures and wet snow during a training run on January 3, 2016. Photo by Nils Hahn Trooper Beat

Any charges reported in these press releases are Nome and lodged at AMCC without incident. where he was remanded to AMCC pending ar- the clinic where he was later pronounced Annogiyuk, 36, of Gambell, was arrested after in- merely accusations and the defendants are pre- raignment for Assault 1. The investigation is con- dead. Nome AST responded to Stebbins to in- vestigation revealed that he was in violation of his sumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. On December 22, 2015, at approximately 2:30 tinuing. vestigate. Foul play is not suspected. Dwight conditions of release for a misdemeanor. p.m., Charles Slwooko, 39, of Gambell, was ar- Pete’s remains will be sent to the State Medical On December 22, 2015 at approximately 6:30 rested in the village of Gambell when Slwooko was On December 29, 2015 AST received a report of Examiner for an autopsy. Next of kin was present On January 1, at 3:39 a.m. AST received a report a.m., the Village Police Officer in Elim arrested 30- found to be violating probation conditions prohibit- an intoxicated person in Shishmaref. An investi- during the incident. The incident is still under in- of an intoxicated driver in Shishmaref. Subse- year old Richard Nassuk Jr. after investigation re- ing the consumption of alcohol. Slwooko is on pro- gation revealed an adult male from Shishmaref im- vestigation. quent investigation led to the arrest of Annie vealed that he assaulted a family member in Elim. bation for Assault 4, DV. Slwooko was transported ported alcohol and violated probation. Criminal Weyiouanna, 33, of Shishmaref, for driving under Richard Nassuk Jr. was transported to Nome and to Nome and remanded to AMCC pending ar- charges of importation of alcohol and probation vi- On December 31, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. AST received the influence. lodged into Anvil Mountain Correctional Center by raignment. olation are pending. a report of an intoxicated driver in possession of a Alaska State Troopers without incident. firearm. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest On January 1, at 5:04 a.m. AST received a report On December 29, 2015 at 1:52 a.m., Nome AST On December 31, 2015 at about 2:00 p.m., Nome of Bert Iyatunguk, 27, of Shishmaref, for driving of a domestic disturbance in Shishmaref. Subse- On December 22, 2015 at approximately 10:15 received a report of a stabbing in the village of AST received a report of a fatality in under the influence and misconduct involving quent investigation led to the arrest of Harvey a.m., a Village Public Safety Officer in Brevig Mis- Stebbins. A 19-year old male from St. Michael was Stebbins. Dwight Pete, 3, of Stebbins was under- weapons 4. Tocktoo, 23, of Shishmaref, for assault 4. sion arrested 44-year old Reuben Archie Olanna being treated by health aides at the clinic for mul- neath a truck at the store when the owner of the of Brevig Mission on an outstanding warrant for tiple stab wounds. The victim was treated for his truck got into his truck and drove away. The driver On January 1, 2016 at approximately 1:30 a.m. the charges of Domestic Violence Assault in the injuries and released. Rylan Snowball, 18, of felt a bump and observed a child laying on the AST received a report of an intoxicated person Fourth Degree. Olanna was transported into Stebbins was arrested and transported to Nome ground behind his vehicle. Pete was brought to creating a disturbance in Savoonga. Jason Court

Week ending 1/1/2016 was arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of ing restriction until the restriction expires; Subject to warrantless breath testing by any Civil imprisonment; Therefore, the defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities sur- peace officer with probable cause to believe defendant has consumed alcohol. Hoogendorn, William v. Hoogendorn, Randall; Civil Protective Order charge of $100 per case to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Sus- State of Alaska v. June Koonuk (6/10/62); 2NO-15-00584CR Notice of Dismissal; Hoogendorn, BettyAnn v. Hoogendorn, Randall; Civil Protective Order pended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, the Charge 001, 002, 003, 004: VDVPO; Filed by the DAs Office 12/23/15. Sockpick, Annie M. v. Goldsberry, Samuel; Civil Protective Order defendant pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is sus- State of Alaska v. June Koonuk (6/10/62); 2NO-15-00744CR CTN 001: Violate Con- Akaran, Nora v. Andrews, Jr., Matthew; Civil Protective Order pended and must only be paid if defendant’s probation is revoked and, in connection dition of Release; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002; 90 days, 0 days suspended; Initial Jail Iya, Wanda v. Iya, Dylan; Civil Protective Order with the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Sur- Minor Party v. Iya, Dylan C.; Civil Protective Order is ordered served; AS 12.55.041(c); Probation for 2 years under the following condi- charge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days. Gonzales, Catherine v. Fiveonezerozero, Twosixtwo; Div or Cust w/Children tions: General and Special Conditions of Probation as stated in order; Bond: Bail posted State of Alaska v. Ernest Butler (4/3/82); 2NO-15-741CR Order to Modify or Revoke Ahmed, Sarina- Old Name; Snow, Adin Faith- New Name is exonerated. Probation; ATN: 114803478; Violated conditions of probation; Probation terminated; Minor Party v. Rambeau, Kevin Shane; Civil Protective Order State of Alaska v. William Billy Patterson (1/23/89); Dismissal; Assault 4°; Filed by Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: balance is imposed consecutive to 2NO-15- Engstrom, Ronna v. Mathisen, Bill; Civil Protective Order the DAs Office 12/24/15. 741CR. Minor Party v. Mathison, Bill; Civil Protective Order State of Alaska v. Murphy Ray Patterson, Jr. (10/19/83); Dismissal; Assault 4°; Filed State of Alaska v. Ernest Butler (4/3/82); 2NO-15-741CR CTN 001: Assault 4; Date Small Claims by the DAs Office 12/24/15. of Violation: 12/16/15; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 002, 003; 180 days with 0 days sus- No current claims filed (start 2NO-16-00001SC) State of Alaska v. George Olanna, Jr. (4/11/78); Dismissal; VOP Felony Probation pended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Po- Criminal Or Sis Rev. #3; Filed by the DAs Office 12/24/15. lice Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; CT State of Alaska v. Mabel Nuzzie Barr (11/9/87); Dismissal; Providing False Infor- State of Alaska v. Michael Vaden, AKA: Michael McGowan (3/29/92); Dismissal; recommends placement at Seaside plus defendant be allowed to participate in Matrix mation Implicating Another In A Crime; Filed by the DAs Office 12/22/15. Providing False Information Implicating Another In A Crime; Filed by the DAs Office Treatment. State of Alaska v. Zenon Habros (8/24/58); Dismissal; Driving Under The Influence; 12/24/15. State of Alaska v. Charles Slwooko (11/7/76); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Filed by the DAs Office 12/22/15. State of Alaska v. Diane Wongittilin (3/8/60); Dismissal; Assault 4°; Filed by the DAs ATN: 113564502; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and im- State of Alaska v. Eli Apatiki (8/17/91); Dismissal; Criminal Mischief 5°; Filed by the Office 12/24/15. posed: 60 days, remanded into custody; All other terms and conditions of probation in DAs Office 12/21/15. State of Alaska v. Allen L. Kost, Jr. (5/3/83); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; the original judgment remain in effect. State of Alaska v. Terrence Merculieff (10/28/84); Disorderly Conduct; Date of Vio- ATN: 112399596; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and im- State of Alaska v. John Saclamana (12/19/81); Order to Modify or Revoke Proba- lation: 12/27/15; 10 days, 0 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due posed: 90 days; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. tion; ATN: 113565951; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probation modi- now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through State of Alaska v. Richard Nassuk, Jr. (10/23/85); Assault 4; Date of Violation: fied as follows: court appearance 1/5/16, 1:30 p.m. to show proof of participation in this court within 10 days. 12/22/15; 120 days, 120 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due Matrix; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 10 days; Must pay suspended $100 State of Alaska v. Gregory Ryan Thornton, Jr. (7/19/82); Judgment and Order of now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of probation Commitment/Probation; Plea: Guilty; Plea Agreement: Partial; AS11.46.130(a)(1): Theft suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- in the original judgment remain in effect. 2-Value $750-$24,000; Class: C Felony; Offense Date: 1/21/15; Defendant came be- rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be State of Alaska v. Trinity Yuman (3/28/03); Dismissal of Criminal Charges; CTN 001: fore the court on (sentencing date) 12/21/15 with counsel telephonically, Gary L. Stapp, paid through this court within 10 days; Probation until 12/23/17; Shall comply with all Minor Consuming/Possessing Alcohol; Dismissal Code: DSCFJ (Furtherance of Justice and the DA present; 24 months, 21 months suspended; Unsuspended 3 months shall court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of or On Motion of Defendant – CrR 43(c); All charges in this case are now disposed; It be served immediately; Total unsuspended term of incarceration: 3 months; Sur- these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess, is ordered that any bond posted in this case that has not been ordered forfeited is ex- charges: Police Training Surcharge: $100 (Felony); Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant consume or buy alcohol, and any state ID issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buy- onerated. Seawall

NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT ********************************************************* was transported to their residence, where they the residence, causing injury. Soolook was ar- port of an odd odor coming from one of the units. Monday, December 21, 2015 were left in the care of a sober parent. The second rested for being in Violation of her Conditions of Upon arrival, the odor was found to be the result of MEDIA RELEASES 12:44 a.m., NPD officers responded to an juvenile contacted was also provided transporta- Probation and Assault in the 4th Degree, DV and a pan used for cooking food that was left outdoors. 12/21/2015 through 01/03/2016 apartment complex on the west side of town for tion to their residence, left in the care of a parent was remanded to AMCC, where she was held No signs of smoke or fire were observed and no the report of an intoxicated male causing a distur- and was issued a verbal warning for curfew. without bail. further action was required. Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- bance inside one of the units. Upon arrival, the 3:08 a.m., NPD officers responded to the east 11:05 a.m., NPD officers responded to a busi- suance of citations or the act of arrest does not subject reportedly fled the scene after damaging side of town for the report of a possible fight be- Wednesday, December 23, 2015 ness on the west side of town for the report of an assign guilt to any identified party. his own vehicle. The reporting party indicated that tween several juveniles. Upon arrival, officers 11:10 a.m., NPD received a request for a wel- abandoned dog tied to a post. Upon arrival, it was During this period there were 305 calls for the suspect was not welcome within the home contacted multiple juveniles; one was found intox- fare check to be conducted on an individual that learned that the dog had been there for a consid- service received at the Nome Police Commu- while intoxicated and was advised of options to icated. The intoxicated juvenile was issued two ci- had not returned to back to their home on a sched- erable amount of time without an owner coming nications Center. 138 involved alcohol. take through the Nome Court System to obtain a tations; one for Minor Consuming Alcohol and the uled return flight. The Communications Center back to claim it. The dog was transported back to There were 20 arrests made with 19 alcohol re- protective order. second for Curfew Violation. The juvenile was made contact with the individual and reported that the Public Safety Building and notifications were lated. 12:49 a.m., NPD received a report of a juvenile transported to a parent’s home, where they were they were fine and just misplaced their phone. No sent out in an attempt to locate the owner. NPD responded to 50 calls reporting intoxi- that was not at their residence after curfew. Offi- left in their care. No further action was required further action was taken. 11:38 a.m., NPD was dispatched to a residence cated persons needing assistance. One was cers conducted a thorough search of town and lo- and none of the juveniles contacted reported any 12:30 p.m., NPD received a report of an indi- on the east side of town for the report of an intox- remanded to AMCC as a protective hold; and cated the juvenile a short time later. The juvenile altercation occurring. vidual intoxicated in an establishment on the west icated individual refusing to leave the home. Upon eight remained at the hospital for medical eval- was brought back to their residence and was given 11:26 a.m., NPD officers responded to a resi- end of town. Officers responded and contacted arrival, both parties involved were found to reside uation/treatment. a verbal warning for the Curfew Violation. dence on the east side of town for the report of a Justina Pete, who was arrested for being Drunk on in the home and one of the occupants agreed to 1:24 a.m., NPD officers contacted two juveniles theft. Officers arrived and spoke with the reporting a Licensed Premise and was remanded to AMCC, leave to resolve the verbal dispute. Transporta- There were 9 ambulance calls and no fire calls on the west side of town; one of whom appeared party, who identified the suspect. The investiga- where she was held on $500 bail. tion was provided for the subject that agreed to during this period. to be intoxicated. The intoxicated juvenile was is- tion is ongoing. leave to a local hotel. No further action was re- sued a citation for Minor Consuming Alcohol and 3:09 p.m., NPD was informed of two dogs left Thursday, December 24, 2015 quired. unattended without water or food outside of city 2:54 a.m., NPD responded to the report of a 1:54 p.m. , NPD received a report of a tele- limits. The dogs were transported to NPD by a possible assault at a residence on the east side of phone being stolen from a business on the west good Samaritan and the information was passed town. The investigation led to the arrest of Phillip side of town. Further investigation revealed that Kawerak Inc. along to the Alaska State Troopers for further in- Rode for Assault in the 2nd Degree and Assault in two juveniles were in possession of the phone vestigation regarding Cruelty to Animals. the 4th Degree; both counts being DV related. throughout the day. A report of the theft will be for- 9:22 p.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, Rode was remanded to AMCC, where he was held warded to the Juvenile Probation Office for dispo- observed a vehicle travelling on a roadway on the without bail. sition. Child Advocacy Center west side of town without taillights illuminated. A 12:09 p.m., NPD responded to a report of a 4:13 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- traffic stop was conducted and the driver provided motor vehicle collision on the west end of town. cated male lying on the ground behind a business all the current documentation requested. The The investigated led to a citation being issued to on the west side of town. Upon arrival, the male driver was issued a verbal warning for the equip- Mary Iyatunguk for Failure to Exercise Due Care to was contacted and refused any further assistance. Did You Know? ment violation and was released at the scene with- Avoid a Collision. No injuries were reported and The male vacated the area under his own power, out further issue. both parties were released at the scene. without impediment and no further action was re- Children who have been victims of sexual abuse exhibit 9:43 p.m., NPD officers responded to a busi- 1:17 p.m., NPD fielded a telephone call from a quired. ness on the west side of town for the report of an person who had money stolen from their GCI ac- 6:24 p.m., NPD responded to a local establish- long-term and behavioral problems more frequently, intoxicated male causing a disturbance. Upon ar- count by a subject present within the city limits of ment on the west side of town for the report of a particularly inappropriate sexual behaviors. rival, the male was contacted and issued a verbal Nome. The investigation is ongoing. person causing a disturbance. Upon arrival the warning for Disorderly Conduct. No further action 6:45 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- subject was on his way out the door of the busi- was required. cated individual who was causing a disturbance at ness, was given a verbal warning for Criminal For more information, resources or help contact the a residence on the east end of town. Upon arrival, Trespass and was released at the scene. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Benjamin Apassingok was found to be the subject 9:05 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the west Child Advocacy Center at 443-4379 4:01 a.m., NPD officers were dispatched to a causing the disturbance and was also found to be side of town for the report of an intoxicated indi- residence on the east side of town for the report of on current Conditions of Release that prohibit the vidual possibly needing assistance. Upon arrival an intoxicated male at the door of the home. Upon consumption of alcohol. Apassingok was placed the subject was identified as Edward Muktoyuk, arrival, the male was contacted and was provided under arrest for Violating his Conditions of Re- who was found to have an open alcohol bottle on transportation to the NEST Shelter for the evening. lease and was remanded to AMCC, where he was his person. Muktoyuk was issued a citation for No further action was required. held on $1,000 bail. Open Container and was provided transportation 10:44 a.m., NPD received a report of an indi- 7:19 p.m., NPD received a report from the west to a residence, where he was left in their sober PLEASE vidual threatening self-harm on the west end of end of town that an intoxicated individual was care. town. Officers responded and made contact with causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and con- the individual who reported that they were safe tacted Daniel Ahmasuk, who was found to be the Saturday, December 26, 2015 and secure and denied any threat to harm them- person causing the disturbance. Ahmasuk was ar- 12:07 a.m., NPD received a report of a possible HELP selves. No further action taken. rested for two counts of Disorderly Conduct and assault occurring inside of an apartment complex 12:06 p.m., NPD received three different reports Violating his Conditions of Release and was re- on the west side of town. Upon arrival, officers of a disturbance occurring at a residence on the manded to AMCC, where he was held on $1,500 were led to a unit inside the complex, where both west end of town. Officers responded and made bail. occupants refused to open the door. No sounds of Adopt a Pet contact with one of the two individuals within the 9:07 p.m., NPD received a report of a distur- distress were heard and one of the persons re- residence causing the disturbance and issued a bance at a residence on the west end of town. Of- portedly present was found to be on current Con- verbal warning for Disorderly Conduct. The sec- ficers arrived and contacted the individual ditions of Release that prohibited the consumption or make your ond subject had already left the scene and the responsible for the disturbance. The subject was of alcohol. No contact was made with the either issue was resolved by separation. provided transportation to another residence on party, as they refused to answer the door. Further 2:27 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- the east side of town to resolve the issue by sep- investigation and interview of the reporting party donation cated male loitering at the Norton Sound Regional aration of the involved parties. A report of the in- revealed that no assault had taken place between Hospital. Officers responded and transported the cident was taken and will be forwarded to the the two individuals reported. today! individual to the Nugget Inn, where he was given Office of Children’s Services for review. 3:18 a.m., NPD received a report of a distur- a Drunk on Licensed Premises warning. No fur- bance on the west side of town between several ther action taken. Friday, December 25, 2015 individuals. Upon arrival, officers contacted sev- 6:51 p.m., NPD received a report of a female 12:30 a.m., while NPD was out at the scene of eral individuals, two of which stated that a juvenile walking down the middle of the road on the north a false fire alarm on the east end of town, officers had been attempting to bait several people into a AdoptDog afood, pet and cat get food, a FREE cat bag litter of anddog/cat other food donations when you adoptare edge of town and possibly needing assistance. received a report of an intoxicated individual stum- fight. The juvenile had fled the scene and the re- a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other donations are Officers responded and transported the individual bling and threatening the reporting party. Upon ar- mainder of the subjects contacted were released alwaysalways welcome welcome at at thethe Nome Animal Animal Shelter! Shelter! to their residence on the west end of town. No fur- rival, officers contacted the male subject and at the scene. ther action taken. transported him to the Norton Sound Regional 3:51 a.m., NPD received a 911 Hang-Up call Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet 8:39 p.m., NPD received a report of an assault Hospital, where he was medically cleared and later from a phone located within city limits. When the occurring at a residence on the west end of town. remanded to AMCC for a Title-47 Hold. 443-8538 or 443-5262 Officers responded and investigation revealed that 9:42 a.m., NPD officers responded to an apart- continued on page 14 443-5212 or 443-5262 Anita Soolook had assaulted another member of ment complex on the east side of town for the re- 14 THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET • Seawall

attempted to assault staff members. Tea was placed under arrest for Disorderly Con- port of a disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with the occupants, who indi- continued from page 13 duct and being in Violation of her Conditions of Probation and was then remanded to cated that the issue was only a verbal argument. Officers ensured that no further as- AMCC, where she is held without bail. sistance was needed and all parties involved were left at the residence without further 11:28 p.m., NPD received a request to assist in locating a minor that had not re- incident. number was called back, a disturbance was heard on the other line and the owner of turned home after leaving due to a verbal argument with their guardian. Officers and 5:59 p.m., NPD Officers responded to a business on the west side of town for the re- the phone was able to be identified. Officers responded to the residence on the west Communications conducted a thorough search of town and attempted to contact ac- port of an intoxicated individual refusing to leave. Upon arrival, the subject was con- side of town and contacted Daniel Goldy, who was found intoxicated and involved in the quaintances of the juvenile. Some citizens reported they had seen the individual tacted outside of the business and identified as Ladd Soonagrook. Soonagrook was disturbance. Goldy was also found to be on three separate Orders and Conditions of throughout the day, but the juvenile was unable to be located during the time of report. found to be on current Conditions of Release that prohibited the consumption of alco- Release that prohibited the consumption of alcohol. Goldy was subsequently placed The juvenile had returned home the next afternoon according to the guardian and the hol and was subsequently placed under arrest for Violating his Conditions of Release under arrest for three counts of Violating his Conditions of Release and was remanded Office of Children’s Services was forwarded a report of the incident. and was transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical clearance. to AMCC, where he was held on $3,000 bail. While at the hospital, Soonagrook attempted to engage the responding Officer and a 5:37 a.m., NPD received a report of a noise complaint occurring near a residence Tuesday, December 29, 2015 NSRH employee in a fight. Soonagrook was later remanded to AMCC for Violating his on the west side of town. Upon arrival in the area, an intoxicated subject was con- 8:11 p.m., NPD was dispatched to a local business on the west side of town for the Conditions of Release and two counts of Disorderly Conduct, where he was held on tacted and found to be the person responsible for the noise. The subject was issued report of an intoxicated subject refusing to leave upon the request of an employee. $1,500 bail. a verbal warning for Disorderly Conduct and was released at the scene. The subject was contacted, identified and transported to the Norton Sound Regional 6:00 p.m., NPD officers responded to the west side of town for the report of an in- 2:47 p.m., NPD officers responded to the south edge of town for the report of a male Hospital for medical evaluation and left in the care of the Emergency Room staff. toxicated individual requiring assistance. Upon arrival, the subject was contacted, iden- walking on the sea ice and refusing to come back ashore. Upon arrival, the male was 11:55 p.m., NPD received a request to locate a minor that had not returned home tified and was provided transportation to their requested destination. No further action located and coaxed back to shore and when contacted, stated he was only going for a after curfew hours. Officers assisted in locating the individual, who was located on the was required. walk. No further action was required and the subject was warned regarding venturing east end of town. Officers issued a Minor Consuming Alcohol citation to the juvenile, 8:03 p.m., NPD officers were dispatched to the west side of town for the report of two out onto the partially formed sea ice. who was released back to their guardian. intoxicated individuals lying on the ground. Upon arrival, one of the subjects was try- 3:22 p.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, observed a vehicle fail to stop at a ing to assist the other to the NEST Shelter to await its opening. Officers provided trans- stop sign on the west side of town. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, identi- Wednesday, December 30, 2015 portation to the NEST Shelter and no further action was required. fied as Roger Thompson, was found to not have current proof of insurance in the ve- 2:47 a.m., NPD received a report of a subject attempting to harm themselves at a 9:06 p.m., NPD officers responded to a business on the west side of town for an in- hicle. Thompson was issued a citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance and residence on the east end of town. Officers made contact at the scene with the indi- toxicated individual that required assistance. Officers contacted the subject and pro- was issued a verbal warning for failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to register the vidual and transported him to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital, where he was left vided transportation to the NEST Shelter for the evening. No further action was vehicle. He was released at the scene without further incident. in the care of Behavioral Health Services. necessary. 5:29 p.m., NPD responded to a report of an intoxicated male refusing to leave a busi- 10:41 a.m., NPD observed a vehicle inhibiting traffic on the west end of town. The 9:55 p.m., NPD received a report of two persons refusing to exit a business on the ness on the west side of town. Upon arrival, the subject had already left the scene, but driver was contacted and given a warning for double parking and was released at the west side of town after an employee requested they leave. Upon arrival, Officers con- was contacted a short time later and issued a verbal warning for Criminal Trespass. scene. No further action taken. tacted the two persons, who left the premises upon request. Both were warned for 8:54 p.m., NPD received a report of several intoxicated individuals behind a business 3:38 p.m., NPD received a report of a drive-off from a gas station, where the cus- Criminal Trespass and were released at the scene. on the west side of town causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, two individuals were tomer failed to pay for fuel pumped. The individual was contacted and agreed to re- 10:19 p.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, came upon a vehicle rollover on the contacted, identified and warned regarding the noise created. No further action was turn to take care of the bill. No further action taken. north edge of town. Contact was made with the occupants of the vehicle, who reported necessary. 3:48 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxicated person on the ground behind a no injuries. The Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department and the Nome Volunteer Fire 9:06 p.m., NPD received a report of a subject sitting in the lobby of a business on building on the west end of town. Officers responded, contacted the subject and trans- Department were requested at the scene as a precautionary measure to ensure the the west side of town that was refusing to leave at the request of an employee. Upon ported them to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical evaluation, where they safety of the passengers. Alcohol was not a factor and there was no evidence of neg- arrival, the subject had already made their way outside of the business and was given were left in their care. ligence on the part of the driver, who was released to the Nome Volunteer Ambulance a warning for Criminal Trespass. The subject was released at the scene. 4:31 p.m., NPD received a report of a subject threatening to harm themselves at a Department for medical evaluation. 9:24 p.m., NPD responded to the west side of town for the report of an intoxicated residence on the east end of town. Officers arrived and made contact with the indi- 11:57 p.m., NPD officers responded to an apartment complex on the west side of male causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, the male was contacted and identified as vidual, who was transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital, where they were town for the report of an assault occurring within one of the units. Upon arrival and fur- Ladd Soonagrook, who was held at the building and a citizen’s arrest form was com- left in the care of Behavioral Health Services. No further action was taken. ther investigation, Darrell Murray was found to have caused injury to another member pleted by the complainant. Soonagrook was subsequently placed under arrest for Dis- 8:41 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxicated individual lying on the ground on of the household, but had fled the scene prior to Officers’ arrival. Murray was con- orderly Conduct and was remanded to AMCC, where he was held on $250 bail. the west side of town. Officers responded to the scene and made contact with the sub- tacted the next afternoon and was placed under arrest for Assault in the Third Degree, 10:57 p.m., NPD responded to a residence on the west side of town for a requested ject, identified as Barbara Nichols, who was also found to be on current Order and Con- DV, two counts of Violating his Conditions of Release and was remanded to AMCC, welfare check on an individual. Upon arrival, the subject was found to require medical ditions of Release that prohibited the consumption of alcohol. Nichols was where he was held without bail. attention and the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department was dispatched to the scene. subsequently placed under arrest for violating her Conditions of Release and was re- EMT’s and volunteers took over care of the individual and family members were noti- manded to AMCC, where she was held on $1,000 bail. Saturday, January 02, 2016 fied of that the subject was being transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital 1:32 a.m., NPD responded to a residence on the east side of town for the report of for medical treatment. No further police action was required. Thursday, December 31, 2015 a disturbance. Upon arrival and further investigation, the issue was found to be a ver- 11:22 p.m., NPD officers responded to a residence on the east side of town for the 12:28 a.m., NPD received a report of an individual yelling and causing a disturbance bal argument between two of the occupants. One of the involved parties left on their report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance within the home. Upon arrival, the on the west end of town. Officers responded and contacted the subject, identified as own to resolve the issue by separation for the evening. No further action was required. subject was identified as Rueben Olanna, who was found to have an active warrant for Moses Soonagrook, who was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and re- 12:33 p.m., a petitioner arrived at NPD to report a respondent of a Long-Term Do- his arrest. Olanna was subsequently placed under arrest and was remanded to AMCC, manded to AMCC, were he was held on $250 bail. mestic Violence Protective Order had violated the conditions set by the court by mak- where he was held on $500 bail. 4:31 a.m., NPD received a report of a domestic violence assault occurring at a res- ing prohibited contact with them. Investigation revealed that the respondent, who was idence on the east end of town. Investigation revealed that Derreck Anderson had in- found to currently be out of the state, had made contact. A report of the violation will Sunday, December 27, 2015 jured a member of the household, but was not able to be located at that time. An arrest be sent to the District Attorney’s Office for disposition. 12:14 a.m., NPD officers responded a report of a male on the ground on the west warrant was issued for Assault in the Fourth Degree, DV and Anderson was placed 1:07 p.m., NPD officers were dispatched to the west side of town for the report of an side of town that may possibly require assistance. Upon arrival, the subject was con- under arrest for the active warrant several days later. Anderson as remanded to AMCC, intoxicated male that required assistance. Upon contact, the subject was identified tacted, identified and provided transportation to the NEST Shelter for the evening. where he was held on $500 bail. and found to be less than a block away from his residence. The male was released to While dropping that subject off, another person within the NEST was found causing a 5:54 a.m., NPD received a report of the power being shut off at a breaker box to a a sober friend and escorted back to his residence. No further action was necessary. disturbance and was warned for Disorderly Conduct. A short time later the subject, business on the west end of town. The investigation into this matter is ongoing. Citi- 1:27 p.m., NPD received a report of a subject threatening to harm themselves inside identified as Terrence Merculieff, again began causing a disturbance and was subse- zens are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or persons whenever they occur. of a residence on the east side of town. Upon arrival, the subject admitted to having quently placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and was remanded to AMCC, where 10:00 p.m., NPD officers observed a vehicle traveling on the east side of town with the reported thoughts and was transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital and he was held on $250 bail. only one operational headlight. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver produced left in the care of Behavioral Health Services. 3:32 a.m., NPD was dispatched to a business on the west side of town for the report all required documentation. The driver was issued a verbal warning for the equipment 1:35 p.m., NPD officers responded to a residence on the east side of town for the re- of an assault. Upon arrival, both parties involved, as well as several witnesses, were violation and was released at the scene without further incident. port of a subject harassing the reporting party. Upon arrival, a report was taken for Ha- contacted and a report was taken for Assault in the Fourth Degree. The report will be 10:12 p.m., NPD responded to a residence on the east side of town for the report of rassment in the First Degree and will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for disposition. a disturbance. Upon arrival, the issue was found to be a verbal argument between two disposition. 4:28 a.m., NPD received a report of an intoxicated male lying on the ground on the occupants of the home. One of the involved parties elected to stay elsewhere for the 3:51 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxicated person walking out onto the sea west side of town. Upon arrival, officers identified the male, who provided an address evening to prevent any further issues. No further action was required. ice in an attempt to take their own life. Officers arrived and contacted the subject, who he was staying at. The subject was transported to the residence and left in the care of was escorted back to shore safely and transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hos- a sober family member. No further action was required. Friday, January 01, 2016 pital, where they were left in the care of Behavioral Health Services. 9:52 a.m., NPD received a phone call from a residence on the east side of town, 12:06 a.m., NPD received a report of two intoxicated juveniles at an undisclosed lo- 5:00 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxicated female on the ground on the west wherein the reporting party only gave the address. Upon arrival and further investiga- cation on the west end of town. Officers were on scene patrolling and contacted the side of town. Officers responded and found that the female required medical atten- tion, the subject was found intoxicated and had intended to call a local cab company. two juveniles who were observed to be intoxicated. One of the juvenile’s received a ci- tion. The Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department was requested at the scene and The subject was provided transportation to a family member’s residence and left in tation for Minor Consuming Alcohol and was transported to their legal guardian and left took custody of the female, who was transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hos- their sober care. in their care. The other was transported to a guardian and the Office of Children Serv- pital for medical evaluation. 2:35 p.m., NPD received a third party report of a belated assault occurring at a res- ices was notified of the issue. Investigation into Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor is on- 9:14 p.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, observed a vehicle travelling on the idence on the west side of town. Upon arrival, the reported victim indicated that in- going. west side of town with white light showing to the rear of the car. A traffic stop was con- juries observed by officers were the result of a previous altercation that did not involve 12:13 a.m., NPD received a report an intoxicated individual lying on the doorstep of ducted and the driver was able to produce all the required documentation requested. anyone present within the home and had been previously reported. No further action an apartment complex on the west end of town. Officers responded and contacted the The driver was issued a verbal warning for the equipment violation and was released was required. subject, who was then transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital, where they at the scene without further incident. 3:18 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the north side of town for the report of a loose were left in the care of the Emergency Room staff. 9:28 p.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, observed a snowmachine travelling dog. The animal was taken to the city animal shelter after multiple attempts were made 12:55 a.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, observed a vehicle travelling on the above a speed deemed safe for the conditions present. A traffic stop was conducted to locate the owner. roadway in the middle of town with expired tags. A traffic stop was conducted and the and the driver was issued a verbal warning for the driving behavior observed. No fur- 5:26 p.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, observed a vehicle travelling on the driver, identified as Phillip Rode, was unable to provide proof of current insurance. Rode ther action was taken. west side of town with blue light showing on the front of the vehicle. A traffic stop was was issued a citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance and was issued a ver- 11:40 p.m., NPD received a report of a possible assault occurring at a residence on conducted and the driver was able to produce all current paperwork requested. The bal warning for the expired registration. the east side of town. Upon arrival and further investigation, George Goldy Jr. was driver was issued a verbal warning for the equipment violation and was released at the 1:35 a.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, observed an ATV traveling on the found to have injured a member of the household. Goldy was subsequently placed scene without further incident. west side of town with a passenger on board that was not wearing a helmet. Upon ac- under arrest for Assault in the Third Degree, DV, two counts of Violating his Conditions 5:49 p.m., NPD responded to a business on the west side of town for the report of tivating emergency lights and siren to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle attempted to of Release and Violating his Conditions of Probation. Goldy was later remanded to a person refusing to leave the premises after multiple requests to do so by employees. evade officers. During the attempt to elude, the ATV ran multiple stop signs and was AMCC, where he was held without bail. Upon arrival, the subject was contacted outside of the business and was issued a ver- eventually contacted on the north side of town. Officers contacted the driver, identified bal warning for Criminal Trespass. No further action was required. as James Longley, who was found to be too impaired to drive, as well as being on cur- Sunday, January 03, 2016 6:07 p.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, observed an ATV travelling on the rent Felony Probation and Orders and Conditions of Release that prohibited the con- 1:08 a.m., NPD received a third-party report of a female requiring assistance at a res- west side of town without an operational taillight. A traffic stop was conducted and the sumption of alcohol. Longley was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence idence on the east side of town. Upon arrival, the occupants of the residence declined driver, identified as Benjamin Lewis, was found to have a revoked driver license as well (Alcohol), Failure to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer, Reckless Driving, Felony any further police assistance. During the contact, Joelene Okleasik was given a ver- as being on current Conditions of Release that specify to obey all local, state and fed- Probation Violation and Violating his Conditions of Release. Longley was later re- bal warning for Disorderly Conduct. A short time later, officers were dispatched back eral laws. A summons request for Driving While License Suspended/Revoked and Vi- manded to AMCC, where he was held without bail. to the residence for a disturbance, at which time Okleasik was placed under arrest for olating Conditions of Release was forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for 3:15 a.m., NPD officers responded to the west side of town for the report of an in- Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest. Okleasik was remanded to AMCC, where disposition and the Lewis was provided transportation to his residence. toxicated subject lying on the ground. Upon arrival, contact was made with two juve- she was held on $750 bail. niles, both of whom were found to be intoxicated. Both juveniles were issued Minor 1:35 a.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, observed a vehicle fail to come to a Monday, December 28, 2015 Consuming Alcohol citations and released to their respective guardians. complete stop at a stop sign on the west side of town. A traffic stop was conducted and 12:30 a.m., a citizen arrived at NPD to report that a snowmachine was sitting in what 4:17 a.m., NPD officers responded to the west side of town for the report of a fight the driver was able to provide all required documentation requested. The driver was appeared to be open water on the north edge of town. Upon officers’ arrival, no open in progress. Upon arrival, no fight was observed, but one subject was found causing issued a verbal warning for the moving violation and was released at the scene with- water was observed around the snowmachine; only a crack in the ice creating a hole. a disturbance. The subject, identified as Benny Piscoya, was issued a verbal warning out further incident. No persons were observed in the area and there were no obvious signs of serious in- for the noise created. A short time later, Piscoya was placed under arrest for Disorderly 2:45 p.m., NPD officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a resi- jury. The investigation is ongoing and if you, or anyone you know, have any informa- Conduct, as he continued to cause a disturbance and was later remanded to AMCC, dence on the east side of town. Upon arrival and further investigation, the issue was tion regarding this incident; please contact the Nome Police Department at (907) where he was held on $250 bail. found to be verbal in nature and was resolved by separation of the involved parties. No 443-5262. 4:41 a.m. , NPD received a report of an intoxicated individual causing a disturbance further action was required. 12:51 a.m., NPD officers responded to a business on the west side of town for the at a business on the west side of town. Officers responded to the scene made contact 5:05 p.m., Michael Giang was contacted and issued two citations regarding a previ- report of an intoxicated female requiring assistance. Upon arrival, officers contacted with the subject reported, who was then transported to the Norton Sound Regional ous incident; one for Failure to Provide Humane Care for an Animal and the second for the female and provided transportation to her residence, where she was left in the care Hospital for medical evaluation. No further action was required. Unlicensed Animal within City Limits. of a sober friend. No further action was required. 6:21 a.m., NPD received a report of domestic violence at a business on the west 4:32 p.m., NPD received a report of a young child wandering on the west side of 3:00 a.m., NPD received a request to conduct a welfare check on an individual that end of town. Officers responded and made contact with Raleigh Iyahuk, who was found town by themselves. Upon arrival, the child was contacted and found to be in the care had left a residence on the west side of town after a verbal argument. A thorough to have caused injury to a member of the household. Iyahuk was subsequently ar- of a juvenile relative. Both juveniles were transported to their residence, where the search of town did not yield any results, but the reporting part called NPD back a few rested for Assault in the Third Degree, DV and was later remanded to AMCC, where he parents were informed of the call and resolution. No enforcement action was neces- hours later informing officers that the subject had returned home without issue. No fur- was held without bail. sary. ther action was required. 11:22 a.m., a citizen arrived at NPD to report of a subject who had trespassed within 5:53 p.m., NPD responded to a report of a possible assault occurring outside of an 3:58 a.m., NPD received a report of a disturbance on the west end of town. Officers a residence earlier that morning. A report was taken and the investigation into the in- apartment complex on the west side of town. Upon arrival, one of the involved parties’ responded and made contact with the intoxicated subject, identified as Veronica Tea, cident is ongoing. required medical assistance and the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department was re- who was found to be the source of the call. Tea was also found to be on current Pro- 1:28 p.m., NPD officers responded to the west side of town for the report of an in- quested at the scene. Investigation revealed that an altercation occurred between two bation Conditions that prohibited the consumption of alcohol. Tea requested medical toxicated individual lying on the ground. Upon contact, the subject was identified and occupants of adjacent apartments, causing the injury to the victim. The investigation evaluation and was transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital at her request. transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical evaluation. No further is ongoing and the report will be sent to the District Attorney’s Office for disposition. Once medically cleared, she was then released to the NEST shelter and a report will action was required. 10:06 p.m., NPD officers, while on routine patrol, observed a vehicle travelling on the be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for the Probation Violation. 1:58 p.m., NPD officers were dispatched to the west side of town for the report of an west side of town with only one operational headlight. A traffic stop was conducted 1:14 p.m., NPD received a report of a dog outside and tangled up on their leash at intoxicated individual that was sitting on the ground. Upon arrival, the subject was and the driver was able to produce all required documentation. The driver was re- a residence on the north edge of town. Officers responded and untangled the animal found alert and oriented and denied any further request for assistance. The subject was leased at the scene with a warning regarding the equipment violation. to ensure it could receive proper shelter in the doghouse on the property. No further provided courtesy transport to a local hotel to secure a room for the evening. 10:33 p.m., NPD officers responded to the west side of town for the report of multi- action was necessary. 4:02 p.m., NPD officers responded to a business on the west side of town for the re- ple intoxicated individuals causing a disturbance within a building. Upon arrival, all in- 6:23 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxicated female needing assistance on the port of an intoxicated individual that required assistance. Upon arrival, the subject was volved parties were given verbal warnings for Disorderly Conduct. No further action west end of town. Officers responded and the female was transported to the Norton contacted, identified and provided transportation to the Norton Sound Regional Hospi- was required. Sound Regional Hospital for medical treatment and was left in their care. tal for medical evaluation. No further action was required. 10:29 p.m., NPD received a report of an assault occurring at the Norton Sound Re- 5:22 p.m., NPD was dispatched to a residence on the east side of town for the re- gional Hospital. Officers responded and investigation revealed that Veronica Tea had SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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FIREWORKS— Nomeites greeted the New Year with a display of fireworks, paid for by the Bering Sea Lions Club and the City of Nome. Photo by Peggy Fagerstrom

Nome Kennel Club holds fun race

Text and photos dog, 8 mile, passenger race – one driver Curtis Worland, with passen- dogs from Stephanie Johnson’s Al- as timer and Letty Hughes helped by Sue Steinacher driver with a passenger in the sled at ger Kamey Kapp Worland, running most Heaven Kennels. Their elapsed handle dogs at the start and finish, On Saturday, January 2 —an un- all times – and all dogs and people dogs from the Owl Creek Kennels, time was 45:55:33. along with requisite supportive seasonably warm and blustery day met the requirement of having fun. with an elapsed time of 42:57:33. The last intrepid team was racing spouses and friends. — three Nome Kennel Club mem- They left the finish line in the Next to leave and return was newcomer, Garrick Fuller and his Dogs and people all appeared to bers took off from the start line at the same order they finished less than an driver Stephanie Johnson, with her passenger, KNOM’s Mitch Borden, have had a great time, and will hope- snow dump for the first dog sled race hour later, with no mishaps or passes nephew from West Virginia, Silas running dogs from Chrystie fully be joined by even more teams of the season. This a was a fun 10- along the trail. First out and back was Wade as passenger, and a team of Salesky’s kennel. Their elapsed time for the upcoming January 9, 20-mile was 48:29:57. race double-sledding race at the same Volunteers Leigh Rovzar served start location.

SLEDDING— Garrick Fuller and his passenger Mitch Borden run their dogs in the 10-dog, 8 mile passenger race.

OFF THEY GO— Nome musher Stephanie Johnson and her passenger TIRED PUPPIES— The team of Curtis Worland and his passenger Kamey Kapp Worland approaches the Silas Wade of West Virginia round the first corner after leaving the start- top of Gold Hill on their way to the finish line. ing line at the Nome Snow Dump.