Photo by Tyler Rhodes A GRAND VIEW—Erika Rhodes and some canine buddies hike up a ridge overlooking the Grand Central valley Aug. 22. Mount Osborn, the region’s high point, is on the far right.

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VOLUME CIX NO. 34 AUGUST 26, 2010 Council favors new rules for Belmont beach

By Laurie McNicholas beach property. During a meeting on Monday the Ordinance 13.25.060 prohibits Nome Common Council accepted a overnight habitation in tents, vehi- recommendation from the Nome cles or other temporary structures Port Commission to designate one and overnight storage of any per- section of Belmont beach on the sonal property in the area bounded Snake River for gold dredge opera- by the mouth of the Snake River on tors who want to park there, and the the west, River Street on the north, other section for Belmont residents Bering Street on the east and the for recreational uses. (See related Bering Sea on the south. The ordi- story on this page.) nance defines overnight as any pe- The commission recommends the riod of time between the hours of 10 following. p.m. and 6 a.m. • A property use line that extends Mayor Denise Michels said the city off the southernmost property line of is required to advertise the proposed or- Lot 61A in Block 57. The northern dinance expansion, and the Port Com- portion of the beach would be desig- mission will need to conduct a public nated for vessel mooring, and the hearing on the matter. The council southern portion would be posted for unanimously approved a motion by Jon swimming and fishing with no ves- Larson to accept the commission’s rec- sels allowed. ommendation and advertise the pro- • Signs would be posted that pro- posed ordinance revision. hibit excessive noise and waste In comments to the council, Photo by Nadja Roessek dumping per city ordinance. Belmont resident Daniel Scholten PRETTY IN PINK—Paige Gustafson, 3, checks out Angela Hanson’s vibrant dahlias during the Aug. 22 • Ordinance 13.25.060 regarding described the commission’s rec- Nome Garden Tour. For more garden tour photos, see page 11. overnight habitation would be ex- panded to include the Belmont continued on page 5 Port Commission offers plan for dredge conflicts

By Laurie McNicholas mended that dredges be required to play on the equipment here because between two dredges. lar to Scholten’s to port commission The Nome Port Commission has park north of lot 61A in block 57 to it is in their area,” Scholten wrote. Early this season, Harbor Master members. Baker told commissioners come up with a possible solution to provide continual beach access in He said a young child nearly Joy Baker and port employee Arlo a conflict between Belmont area res- front of the Prospect Apartments and drowned this summer after falling Hannigan reported complaints simi- continued on page 4 idents who use the Belmont beach southward to those who use the area on the Snake River for recreation for swimming, picnicking and sub- and gold dredge operators who use sistence and sport fishing. The beach the beach to park their dredges—and is nearly 600 feet long. The commis- in some cases live aboard them. sion also recommended posting signs Docking space is limited in the small on the beach prohibiting refuse boat harbor. dumping, excessive noise and During a meeting Aug. 19, the overnight stays on dredges. commission unanimously recom- The commissioners developed the recommendations as requested by the Nome Common Council follow- On the Web: ing discussion of complaints about www.nomenugget.net dredges from Belmont area residents at a council meeting on Aug. 9. In a E-mail: letter to the council dated July 27, [email protected] Daniel Scholten charged that dredge operators do noisy work on their rigs till 2 a.m., dump trash and honey- buckets in the river, spill oil and gas on land and water, and park dredges and vehicles on beach areas tradi- Photo by Tyler Rhodes tionally used for recreation. SMILE—First grade teacher Sandi Keller, flanked by David Miller and Grace Okleasik, takes a picture of “Children for the most part are not Serry Iyatunguk on the first day of school Aug. 19 at Nome Elementary School. More photos are on page 10. supervised in this area and they will 2 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Ulu News

By Senator Donald Olson build Alaska. Stevens had an im- ship, I decided to study political sci- Building Strong & Healthy Tribute to Senator ‘Uncle Ted’ measurable impact in the lives of ence, completed a few political pro- Resilient Communities Stevens rural individuals, families, and com- grams after college, and it basically In efforts to curtail the suicide epi- My family, my staff, and I would munities. He was an important has led me to where I am today.” demic in rural Alaska, I’m so pleased like to express our heartfelt condo- player in the passage of the Alaska Senator Ted Stevens truly cared to hear that the communities of lences to the families that lost loved Native Claims Settlement Act of about rural Alaska’s people and com- Mountain Village, Shaktoolik, and ones in the Dillingham and McGrath 1971 and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline munities. His support and legacy Shishmaref will be receiving grants area plane crashes this month. We’d Authorization Act of 1973. He allo- will continue to bless us for decades for suicide prevention programs also like to share our deepest sym- cated funds to build and develop nec- to come. He will be greatly missed. from Division of Behavioral Health. pathy to the family and friends and essary infrastructure and services in Mountain Village is currently work- to all Alaskans for the tragic loss of Alaskan communities such as air- Governor Proclaims August to be ing with the state to develop and im- one of our state’s most influential ports, bypass mail service, the Denali Aviation Safety Month plement their community prevention leaders and one of the most powerful Commission’s village health clinics. Being a pilot myself, I’d like to plan. Shaktoolik and Shishmaref men in congress, former U.S. Sena- telemedicine, fuel farms and sewer applaud the Governor’s announce- have developed partnerships with tor Ted Stevens. projects, Internet access for our ment declaring August to be Aviation Kawerak and the Bering Strait Youth Also known as ‘Uncle Ted’ be- schools, libraries, and health facili- Safety Month. Aviation is essential Suicide Prevention Project. Also cause of his fierce loyalty to our state ties. Senator Stevens connected to the Alaskan way of life, relied from this year’s session, the state Senator Ted Stevens and unwavering service, he brought rural Alaska to the rest of the world upon for transportation, delivering legislature allocated about $200,000 billions of federal dollars to help and secured the necessary means to supplies, recreation, hunting and towards suicide prevention. James develop communities. We owe fishing, and connecting the remote Gallanos, the Alaska Department of ‘Uncle Ted’ our gratitude and sincere communities throughout Alaska. Health and Social Services Suicide Letters to the editor must be signed and appreciation for over 40 years of Sadly, August has had the highest Program Project Coordinator, says include an address and phone number. Thank yous and dedicated service to Alaskans and the number of aviation accidents and fa- the program is working on a new political endorsements are considered ads. rest of the country. talities in Alaska. Because of this strategy to help communities with My wife, Willow and I were hon- staggering statistic, aviation agencies suicides. This new approach is ored to attend Senator Stevens’ Cel- and organizations across the state termed ‘postvention.’ Postvention ebration of Life lastweek. We were have come together to support the refers to actions or interventions very touched by the speakers and to Governor of Alaska’s Proclamation after a suicide occurs. Its purpose is be part of the ceremony. Two of my designating August as Aviation to prevent further suicides as we Editorial staff members had the opportunity to Safety Month. learn to cope with the losses we have serve in Senator Stevens’ office. Education, audits, advanced safety already endured. The Suicide Pre- Laura Lawrence and Loren Peterson equipment, and training have greatly vention Program has been meeting Farewell to Senator Stevens both were interns at his Washington, enhanced safety awareness through- with the Alaska Mental Health Weʼre going to miss him. Senator Ted Stevens was more D.C. office and are so grateful for the out the aviation community. Avia- Board, the Advisory Board for Alco- than a senator, more than a politician. He was a statesman. experience. Laura comments, “I had tors are recognizing the need to be holism and Drug Abuse, and the He was “Uncle Ted.” He took a personal interest in the well- an excellent experience working for more alert in pre-flight planning, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consor- being of his fellow Alaskans, and his love of Alaska and the Senator Stevens. He utilized our tal- paying close attention to weather tium in developing postvention re- nation was evident in his role as United States Senator from ents and allowed us to choose topics conditions and visual cues indicating sources, which include online Alaska. The way he listened to and served his constituents to work on which were of special in- that weather could change, and hav- materials, training and preparedness should serve as a role model for all state and federal politi- terest to us. He let us both witness ing respect and knowledge for for suicide response. cians. and be a part of the lawmaking Alaska’s unique terrain. The suicide prevention program Ted Stevens had a fine-tuned staff who followed up on the process and the excitement of our na- We can make aviation safer for all suggests using the following preven- business of government, but it was Senator Stevens himself tion’s Capitol.” Loren remembers who live in or visit Alaska by work- tion examples: who sat and listened to the people of Alaska. He visited his his experience as a college in- ing together, following aviation • Tell your family members, constituents in the far-flung, isolated and remote communities tern:“My internship with Senator safety guidelines, and making safety young and old, that you love them of our state. Almost everyone has had their picture taken with Stevens opened the door to the polit- the top priority. every day. him. He rubbed elbows with us, sat at our tables, had coffee ical world for me. After the intern- • Stop and say hello to young peo- and shared lunch. He laughed with us, he helped us grow ple. Greet them by name, ask how into a take-charge state. He personally cleared the red tape they’re doing, what they have been and brought what he called “the other white meat” to Alaska. up to lately, and what they’re inter- He had clout and he used it for the good of the people of Letters ested in doing in the future. Alaska. We knew where he stood on issues. When he visited • Be a good listener—let the per- Nome he would make it a point to stop at just about every Dear Editor, sign that shut me up. It said, “Three son talk about their problems with- business and office to talk. He was genuinely interested in Your Editorial in the July 22, copy people can keep a secret if two of out judging them or making them how we were doing and how our families were getting along. on “Hush in Small Towns” is quite them are dead.” feel unheard. He always managed to laugh when the editor of the Nugget common. “Secrets” are the talk Edward A. Dimeco would tell him he should change parties and become a De- around town. But when I was very Keene, NH 03431 continued on page 16 mocrat. young, around 10 years old, I saw a Senator Ted Stevens died in the land that he loved , doing what he loved to do. He left us a great legacy and big shoes Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) — August 26 - September 1, 2010 to fill. Thanks and farewell, Uncle Ted. —N.L.M.— Day Date Time Height Time Height Time Height Time Height Th 08/26 12:54 a.m. LDT 0.1L 07:56 a.m. LDT 1.2H 01:08 p.m. LDT 0.7L 07:00 p.m. LDT 1.3H F 08/27 01:24 a.m. LDT 0.1L 08:08 a.m. LDT 1.2H 01:47 p.m. LDT 0.6L 07:47 p.m. LDT 1.2H Sa 08/28 01:54 a.m. LDT 0.2L 08:24 a.m. LDT 1.3H 02:27 p.m. LDT 0.5L 08:35 p.m. LDT 1.2H Su 08/29 02:24 a.m. LDT 0.4L 08:43 a.m. LDT 1.3H 03:07 p.m. LDT 0.4L 09:24 p.m. LDT 1.1H Illegitimus non carborundum M 08/30 02:55 a.m. LDT 0.5L 09:01 a.m. LDT 1.3H 03:47 p.m. LDT 0.3L 10:15 p.m. LDT 1.1H Tu 08/31 03:24 a.m. LDT 0.6L 09:16 a.m. LDT 1.3H 04:30 p.m. LDT 0.3L 11:09 p.m. LDT 1.0H W 09/01 03:51 a.m. LDT 0.7L 09:29 a.m. LDT 1.3H 05:18 p.m. LDT 0.2L

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News from around the state COMMUNITY CALENDAR Compiled by Diana Haecker transportation between the commu- guilty, Franz can face a maximum August 26 - September 1, 2010 Bill Allen off the hook from nities. The approval of the exchange total sentence of 10 years in prison child sex abuse charges was pushed through Congress by and a fine of $250,000. EVENT PLACE TIME The Federal Department of Jus- Senator Lisa Murkowski and Repre- tice is not going to prosecute former sentative Don Young in 2007. The FAA administrator Babbitt Veco boss Bill Allen on child sexual land exchange was eventually rolled visits Alaska Thursday, August 26 into the Omnibus Lands Bill, which *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. abuse charges. Allen is in prison for Federal Aviation Administrator *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon his involvement in corruption cases was passed in 2009 and signed into Randy Babbitt is touring Alaska this *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. law by President Obama in March. *Lap Swim Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. against numerous Alaska politicians week for a series of meetings and *Step Parenting video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. but faced abuse charges stemming events focused on flight safety, the *A Home Away From Home video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. from alleged abuse of a 16-year-old Rep. Young on the defensive importance of aviation in Alaska’s *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. girl from Goodnews Bay. Justice De- With the Alaska primary elections economy and the overall aviation pic- *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. partment officials have declined to heating up political debate, Alaska ture in the state. Babbitt is making his *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. comment on news reports quoting Congressman Don Young finds him- first trip to Alaska as an administrator. *Swing Dancing with Seiji Nome Rec Center 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. self in the defense against challenger *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY Anchorage police officials saying Professor Khromov arrives Port of Nome that federal authorities decided not to Sheldon Fisher. In the latest ex- Salmonella cases confirmed charge Allen in the investigation. change of jabs, Young asserts his seniority in the Transportation and in Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski fired off The Alaska Department of a letter expressing her shock and dis- Infrastructure Committee and Natu- Friday, August 27 ral Resources Committee and circu- Health and Social Services has con- *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. may that this case was tossed out. firmed two cases of salmonella as- *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. She said in her letter that she along lated an email refuting the allegation *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. that he’s ineffective because he is no sociated with shell eggs in Alaska. *Quiet time (ages 3 - 13) Kegoayah Library 10 a.m. with other Alaskans wonder what The two cases, one from Anchorage *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon powerful reason was behind the dis- longer a chairman of a full commit- *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. tee. In his email he wrote that after and one from Homer, both tested as *Medicaid/Denali Kid Care class Prematernal Home 2 p.m. missal of the case. Allen pleaded a match for the salmonella strain *Ear Infection video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. guilty to bribery and tax violations serving two years as the ranking Re- *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. publican, he stepped down “due to identified in a national egg recall. A *Adult Drop-in Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. and is serving three years at a federal third possible case, a Girdwood res- prison in California. the DOJ investigation because it was in the best interest for the Commit- ident who ate raw eggs in brownie tee, the House and Alaska. Now that batter, is yet to be confirmed. Saturday, August 28 the investigation is over, and with the DHHS officials warn that salmo- *UMW Thrift Shop Methodist Church 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. nella can also be passed from per- *Water Aerobics Pool 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. increasing possibility of Republicans *Pregnancy and Smoking video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. son to person. Proper hand washing *Family Swim Pool 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. taking over the U.S. House, I can *Open Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. focus on securing a subcommittee following using the bathroom, be- *New Baby Care and You Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. fore and after food preparation, and *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. chairmanship that is important to Nome Cross Country Running Invitational Alaskan interests,” Young wrote. before eating are the best defenses Alaska against the spread of the bacteria. Pennsylvania man indicted News Briefs Johnston files letter of intent Sunday, August 29 for stealing fossils *Comforting Your Fussy Baby video Prematernal Home 1 p.m. A Pennsylvania man was indicted to run for office *Single Parenting video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. by a federal grand jury in Anchorage ANCHORAGE AP— Levi John- Izembek State Game Refuge in a two-count indictment on ston, the father of former Alaska Gov. Monday, August 30 charges relating to theft of fossil re- Sarah Palin's grandson, has filed pa- land exchange a done deal pers to run for office in his hometown A controversial land exchange mains in Alaska. Robert G. Franz, *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. 63, a resident of Plymouth Meeting, of Wasilla next year. Johnston filed *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. was signed into law when Alaska his letter of intent Friday with the *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Governor Sean Parnell put his name Pennsylvania, was indicted on *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon charges of conspiracy and theft of Alaska Public Offices Commission, Nome Planning Commission XYZ Center noon under House Bill 210.The legislation a first step needed to begin cam- special mtg re: variance designates Kinzarof Lagoon as part fossil remains from federal lands. *Care of the Sick Child video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m Franz is charged with having taken paigning. The letter doesn't specify an *I am Your Child video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. of the Izembek State Game Refuge office but Johnston's manager, Tank *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8 p.m. and authorized a land exchange with a segment of a mammoth tusk from *Water Aerobics Pool 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. public lands north of the Brooks Jones, has said Johnston's interested *Adult Drop-In Volleyball Nome Rec Center 8 p,m. - 10 p.m. the federal government in which in a run for mayor or City Council. *AA Meeting Lutheran Church (rear) 8 p.m. state land adjacent to the Izembek Range and having conspired with others to make several trips to north- He did not immediately return a mes- National Wildlife Refuge and within sage Monday. Earlier this month, Tuesday, August 31 the Alaska Peninsula National ern Alaska over the last few years *Tennis (call ahead please) Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. with the intention of collecting pre- Jones confirmed that Johnston *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - noon Wildlife Refuge is exchanged for planned to run for office as part of a *Tennis Nome Rec Center noon - 2 p.m. federal land to serve as a road corri- historic and fossilized artifacts from *Lap Swim Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. the Alaskan wilderness. The indict- reality TV show. Johnston has had a *Child Birth video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. dor through the Izembek National prickly relationship with the Palin *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wildlife Refuge. Parnell called the ment alleges that these artifacts are *Sacred Trust video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. the property of the United States and family since the birth of his son, *Strength Training with Robin Nome Rec Center 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. land exchange a “tremendous vic- Tripp. He and Bristol Palin recently *Lap Swim Pool 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. that Franz had previously received a *Kripalu Yoga with Kelly K. Nome Rec Center 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. tory” for King Cove and Aleutians broke off a short-lived engagement. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. East residents, who have fought for warning that non- permitted collect- *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. ing of these items from federal or *AA Teleconference: 1-800-914-3396 (CODE: 3534534#) 7 p.m. road access for more than a decade. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ONLY They currently use a hovercraft for state land was not lawful. If found Continued on page 6 *Adult Drop-In Soccer Nome Rec Center 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday, September 1 *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. Located on east Front *Lap Swim Pool 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Breakfast menu items, *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10 a.m. - noon but not limited to: Street across from Na- *Rotary Club Airport Pizza noon *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 10 p.m. tional Guard Armory *video Prematernal Home 1:30 p.m. •Biscuits •Cinnamon *video Prematernal Home 4:30 p.m. Rolls •Hashbowns *Hello Central (also on Channel 98) Nome Visitors Center 7:30 p.m. •Biscuits & gravy Community points of interest hours of operation: Take Out Carrie McLain Memorial Museum Front Street 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (M - F) >>>>>> 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Sa) >>>>>> 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (S) Orders >>>>>> additional hours by appointment Breakfast is served 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekdays Library Hours Kegoayah Library noon - 8 p.m. (M - Th) >>>>>> noon - 6 p.m. (F - Sa) 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. weekends Nome Visitor Center Front Street 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (M - F) 443-8100 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Sa - S) Northwest Campus Library Northwest Campus 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. (M - Th) Mon. - Fri. • 7 a.m. to 11 p.m./Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m./Sun. • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. >>>>>> 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Sa) XYZ Center Center Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Tu - F) Closed Mondays through September Subway Daily Specials

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and other city projects to City Manager Josie ure. It is worth noting the project is paying for boilers is ongoing. Equipment and materi- Romenesko provides Bahnke Aug. 19 were distributed at the Nome technology improvements and a complete fur- als for the project have been slow to arrive Common Council meeting Aug. 23. He said niture package that was not accounted for in in Nome. The contractor made temporary updates on city’s the substantial completion inspection by the the original budget estimate.” arrangements to provide the school with hot design team of architects and engineers was Romenesko said the building is to be ready water, and heat was to be on in the building construction projects slated for Aug. 25. for temporary occupancy on Oct. 11. “The time this week. “The total funds spent for the project to between temporary and final occupancy will be The supplier of roof material for the Nome date are approximately $8.4 million out of a used to debug all the systems in the building to Recreation Center roof replacement project, By Laurie McNicholas $9.4 million budget,” Romenesko wrote. allow the departments to move files and equip- Firestone, made a warranty inspection last Construction of the Public Safety Building “These expenditures include all land fees, de- ment into the facility,” he added. month and noted no deficiencies in the roof is on budget and will be ready for final occu- sign fees, permitting and geotechnical serv- The following summary of progress on other materials or installation. pancy on Oct. 30, according to Acting Project ices, site work and foundation, and materials city construction projects is derived from The 95 percent design documents for elec- Director Randy Romenesko. and labor. The budget projection anticipates Romenesko’s report. Copies of his status report on the facility the project being complete at the budget fig- Work on the Nome Elementary School continued on page 5

Photo by Nadja Roessek A line of dredges and vehicles can be seen along the Belmont section of the Snake River near the Port of Nome Aug. 22. Both the Nome Common Council and the Port Commission have received complaints about the number of dredges and those who use them in the area. • Port

continued from page 1 Amendment: “The Nome Coastal when they are supervised. “Young ber of small boats with motors. ment depreciation, supplies and in- District designates the non-federal children should not be near the water Meanwhile, six gold dredges oper- convenience to volunteers. Baker at a meeting on May 27 that com- marine waters, tidelands and tidal without a personal floatation device ated under blue skies in calm waters said she would put together some plaints surfaced last year about hon- flats within the Nome City limits and and adult supervision,” she wrote. off the East Beach and seven dredges numbers and bring them to the next eybucket dumping, loud noises late the Snake River within the Nome Baker’s memo to the commission were at work off the West Beach. port commission meeting. at night, dredges dripping oil in the City limits as designated subsistence suggested identifying a 100-foot area The commissioners agreed to buy river and about one person urinating areas” (p. 20). in the center of the beach for fishing Gold dredge mishaps an inflatable rescue raft for the in the river from his dredge while The Nome Planning Commission and swimming that restricts vessels to Baker reported that a gold dredge Guardian at an estimated cost of kids were playing. developed the plan and is responsi- either side. Commissioner Jeff Dar- became high-centered in shallow $2,000 including shipping. Hannigan suggested placing a ble for its local implementation. The ling said a 200-foot wide area would water as it headed into the harbor in portable toilet on the beach. Com- NPC also is responsible for review- be better, and one boundary line stormy weather Aug. 14. The dredge Harbor master’s report missioner Charlie Lean said it would ing the plan annually and pursuing would be easier to establish than two. should have come in hours earlier The causeway was extremely be vandalized and would encourage changes if needed. In regard to “The best places to fish are head- when the weather turned bad, she busy in July with incoming cargo of residency boats. Baker said port per- recreational uses, the plan says, lands, and that’s where the dredges added. She said West towed the 3,645 tons and with 696 tons out- sonnel already have a number of out- “There should be areas that are set like to park,” Lean noted. “They dredge into deep water and then the bound or overside, Baker reported. houses to monitor. She raised a aside for future recreational uses” don’t have a place to dock, so they Tricia B brought it into port. Gravel exported from the causeway question about charging dredges for and “Pocket parks should be devel- are using the point that is best for “The next day a dredge broke free totaled 25,617 tons. Inbound fuel to- parking on Belmont beach, adding oped” (pp. 85-86). Designated recre- fishing.” He said it is important to of Belmont beach, pushed upriver and taled 978,564 gallons. that she doesn’t think the port should ation areas currently included in the maintain a space on Belmont beach its pole took out a power line,” Baker Gravel and cargo activity kept the charge them. Lean said the dredges plan are ocean beaches and two sites for the dredges. “We don’t want them continued. As reported in the Aug. 19 barge ramp at the harbor busy last will migrate to the Crowley area or at the east end of Nome. launching next to Crowley at Bel- edition of The Nome Nugget, the inci- month. Fishing vessels and gold elsewhere if charges are imposed. Baker suggested posting signs on mont Point,” he added. dent took place during a storm and dredges occupied floats in the small “Do we own the land?” Commis- Belmont beach to prohibit dumping Last Sunday at noon three gold caused a two-hour power outage. A boat harbor, with larger vessels using sion Chairman Jim West Jr. asked. trash and honeybuckets per city ordi- dredges were parked at the Belmont Nome Joint Utility crew retrieved the the sheet pile walls when they were “Yes,” Baker replied. “[The city] nances. However, on May 27 the beach directly in front of the line from the river and repaired it with available. Cargo for the inner harbor owns the blocks west of the road commission moved on to other Prospect Apartments. One of them assistance from the Guardian, the totaled 624 tons with 1,216 tons out- after you drive off the hill.” She agenda items without recommending had a tarp-covered shelter on its city’s new port/safety boat, and the bound or through (village freight) at pointed out the area on a map. ways to address the complaints. deck. Three trucks (one with a Nome Volunteer Fire and Ambulance the barge ramp. “I think it’s a subsistence beach, At the port commission on Aug. trailer), a van and two four-wheelers departments. July invoicing totaled just over and I launch a boat there at times,” 19, Lean said he does not think it’s a were parked near them. Northward The port commission discussed $238,784 for all port facility operations. Lean said. The beach is a designated good idea for kids to swim in an in- along the beach were six more setting rates to recover costs for such All five port commissioners at- subsistence area, according to this dustrial port area. Baker noted in a dredges at the water’s edge with sev- incidents. Lean said he had estab- tended the meeting. City Man- excerpt from The Nome Coastal memo to the commission that a body eral vehicles parked nearby. 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We deliver Free to the airport and will send freight collect same day as your order. THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 5 • Council continued from page 1 Port of Nome’s small boat harbor. the city attorney in a suit for $6,029, the several city managers in recent years and a pe- Carter leased land at the small boat harbor amount the resolution says is due from Larry’s riod when others had tried to run the port. ommendation as fair. He reported that 80 to store his customers’ vehicles from Sept. 1, Auto. He said he would rather place the suit in “We need to be sure that policies and proce- percent of the dredges moored on the Bel- 2002 to Aug. 31, 2005. Larry’s Auto was de- small claims court and let Magistrate Brad dures are followed,” Michels noted. mont beach were unattended during a storm stroyed by fire on April 1, 2005. The shop was Gater handle it. Knodel said she doesn’t think the number of surge on Aug. 15. “They didn’t care,” he rebuilt and Larry’s Auto moved into it in mid- Councilman Stan Andersen said the court is city managers is relevant. “If things don’t get said. “They need to be properly tied.” 2007. The resolution stated that Larry’s Auto still going to ask for an attorney. Larson replied done, it’s not due diligence,” she added. Scholten predicted that kids will migrate to began using Port of Nome property without ex- that Baker can do it. Michels asked Larry and Andersen, Larson, Randy Pomeranz and Jim dredges at the north end of the beach, and he press agreement or permission from the city, Kay Carter whether they wanted to say any- West Jr. voted in favor of the resolution to au- expressed concern about the city’s liability. and that port staff began to send invoices to thing. They indicated they did not. thorize a suit against Larry’s Auto for past due Michels told him that parents have primary re- Larry’s Auto based on weekly storage rates The council approved the amendment by a port storage fees, while Knodel voted against it. sponsibility for their children. under the port tariff that the firm did not pay. 4-1 margin. Councilwoman Mary Knodel voted The council received copies of a memo from Scholten said he saw the dredge that broke free Carter told the council he does not park his no. Councilman Jerald Brown was absent. Baker to City Manager Josie Bahnke dated of its mooring on Belmont beach and reportedly customers’ car at the site and he tells them not “We got a lot more information we did not Aug. 17 accompanied by photos of several ve- snapped a power line with its antenna mast dur- to do so. His wife, Kay, said it is the city’s re- have the last time,” Andersen said of the docu- hicles tightly parked in front of Larry’s Auto. ing the storm of Aug. 15. Larson asked Scholten sponsibility to place no trespassing signs and mentation provided with the revised resolution. The memo states that some of the vehicles if he had seen the dredge hit the power line. parking barriers on the property. She also said He said the new information includes a section shown in the photos are parked in the Right of “No,” Scholten replied. He said when the the city had refused a request from Larry’s of the port tariff that lists weekly storage rates Way along the north end of Belmont Street line fell on the boat it was like the Fourth of Auto to lease land at the small boat harbor for per square foot for the use of port property, and within the small boat harbor. July and it was fortunate that no one was vehicle storage because vehicles leak oil. Baker’s report that port customers have asked aboard. Nome Joint Utility System manager On Aug. 23 council members were presented her how the city can forgive charges for a com- Ordinance adopted John Handeland later told the council that the with a revised version of the resolution with the pany using port property when others are pay- The council approved an ordinance to lease two incidents—the dredge moving under the words “recovery of property” deleted from the ing for its use. an additional 152 square feet of office space at power line and the line dropping onto the title. They also received much more documen- “I don’t think the city or the port has done the Gold Hill Tutit Ininat Child Care Building dredge—may not be related. “The line did tation in support of the resolution than they had due diligence in collecting this or deciding if it to Kawerak for the Head Start Program at a rate come down,” he affirmed. been given on Aug. 9. Attached to the docu- is due,” Knodel said. She said the port tariff of $2 per square foot per month following a Handeland thanked the Nome Volunteer Fire ments was a memo from Harbor Master Joy says if a bill is not paid in 30 days, the port di- public hearing during which no one testified. and Ambulance departments for securing road Baker rebutting some of the comments made by rector has the right to take the property, so if The lease addendum will take effect Sept. 1 and closures, and he acknowledged assistance from Carter at the council meeting on Aug. 9. Larry’s Auto didn’t pay, the port director extend through Dec. 31, 2010 when Kawerak’s the city’s new safety/port boat the Guardian Larson moved to amend the last paragraph should have taken the property away. lease expires. while NJUS crews repaired the line and re- of the resolution presented to the council on Larson said the property (vehicles) would be stored power. Aug. 23, which originally read: different from day to day and if they are not Larson bows out “Now, therefore, be it hereby resolved as abandoned, the port director could not take them. Larson announced near the end of the meet- City vs. Larry’s Auto follows: The City Attorney is authorized to file Knodel replied that the vehicles would be ing that he will not file for re-election to an- On Aug. 9 the council unanimously rejected suit against Larry Carter and/or Larry’s Auto Carter’s property because they are in his care, other term on the council. He encouraged a resolution to authorize a suit by the city Repair, LLC for unpaid Port of Nome storage and whatever was parked there should have been others to run in his place for Seat F, a three-year against Larry Carter and/or Larry’s Auto Re- fees and accrued interest, and to recover all taken. The tariff says no credit will be extended term, in the municipal election scheduled Oct. pair for past due port storage fees and recovery damages or other relief to which the City may to those who don’t pay their bills, but the port 5. Council seats currently held by Brown (Seat of property. Parking space is limited at Larry’s be entitled.” and city did extend credit to Carter, she added. E, a three-year term) and by West (Seat B, a Auto, which is located across a street from the Larson said it is not economical to involve Andersen noted that the city has gone through one-year term) also are up for election. • Projects continued from page 4 grade ceiling fans, provide a new grades. This work may be done tor has been asked for a price weeks to install the wall and roof building sign and improve the gym’s with city crews. quote to make the required up- panels, after which the building trical upgrades at the Recreation audio/visual system. In regard to limited work the grades. The pool should be use- will be watertight. Center have been completed and An inspection of the existing in- city would like in the bowling able by Aug. 28. All mechanical, HVAC, fuel should be available for bidding in the terior roofing material found that alley, it is anticipated that a change All concrete work for the snow and electrical materials are sched- next month. The proposed scope of the system is in generally good order to the base contract will be is- removal equipment building uled to arrive by barge in early work is to replace and upgrade the condition, but there are some cos- sued for any electrical upgrades re- (perimeter wall and floor slab) was September. Mechanical and elec- lights in the entire building west of metic damages. It is recommended quired in the area. completed in late July and early trical contractors on the Public the bowling alley side, upgrade the that the system remain in place and Work on the Nome Swimming August. 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Medearis sewer an water systems,” Jim “In all those years, if a constituent Commission and all, it was rural coastal villages. He knew the system Former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, Stimpfle said. traveled all that distance, even if he Alaska that voted him out,” Carl Em- and used it well.” known to many Alaskans as “Uncle While he tended large priorities, had committee meetings and a tight mons said. Indeed, one of Stevens’ major Ted,” died in an airplane crash 17 Stevens or his staff also saw to meet- schedule, he would come in for a few “He showed us we are a conser- legacies is the Denali Commission miles north of the village of Dilling- ing individual needs and connecting minutes and get a synopsis of what vative state. Who else would vote out that oversees spending in rural ham in southwest Alaska on Aug. 9. with people. was needed,” Handeland recounted. the source of benefits?” Mitch Erick- Alaska. It has injected a billion dol- Stevens, 86, was the longest serv- “When he came to our restaurant, “Then he would bark orders to his son said. lars into such infrastructure im- ing Republican in the U.S. Senate he was warm and friendly,” Tomter staff on how to proceed to fulfill A walk through Nome and sur- provements. until his defeat in 2008 after 40 years said. “He had a dish of ice cream. He what we were asking.” rounding villages, looking this way “We would have liked to have him of service. even wrote us a personal note thank- In later years, when he became and that, makes Stevens’ benefits ob- for another 100 years,” Handeland That Stevens left Alaska a much ing us for our hospitality. Lots of President Pro Tem in the Senate, it vious: in Nome, a new power genera- said. “I just hope that God has put better place by having served well in politicians have gone through here, became a little more difficult with tion plant, a community development him on some committee up there so Washington has been acknowledged but he was the only one to write us a the security around his office, ac- quota fishing program that pumps he can continue to help Alaska and from all levels since Aug. 9. In Nome personal note.” cording to Handeland. money into Seward Peninsula and the nation.” and rural Alaska, Stevens’ accom- Tomter’s spouse remembers the “I think he kept the Secret Service Western Alaska’s coastal communi- Ironically, Stevens established the plishments in infrastructure are basic note from Stevens. “Yes, he even in a tailspin. They would try to keep ties, harbor improvements that poten- Medallion Foundation to focus on air and obvious in the availability of en- spelled my name right, Jeri Ann him corralled, but when he would see tially put Port of Nome in the running safety and established a supplemen- ergy, roads, public buildings and Tomter said. “It was really sad to someone he wanted to chat with, he for a U.S. Coast Guard installation tal fund to improve airports. human services funding. After the hear what happened, he did so much would dart off.” and decreased the cost of landing He lost his life on a fishing vaca- televised ceremonies honoring for Alaska. He told us he was proud There were times when Stevens freight, to name a few items in the tion when a DeHavilland DHC-3 Stevens and marking his death, of what we had built in Nome. He annoyed his staff by his lack of punc- economic development category. Otter aircraft went down in bad Nomeites reflected on the good that was very encouraging.” tuality. He would wave off his han- Stevens’ work helped to improve weather the evening of Aug. 9 near Stevens accomplished during his Indeed, Stevens was well known dlers and stop to greet people he quality of life in rural villages with Dillingham in southwest Alaska. years of public service. Many re- for his four- by six-inch cards bear- knew or didn’t know and break pro- projects such as sewer and water sys- Four other passengers died in the membered Stevens with affection. ing a U.S. Senate seal that he would tocol. If it took a little more time, so tems, clinics and bulk fuel storage. crash. Four passengers survived. be it, was his attitude. Handeland re- “Ted secured funding for us to Stevens had lost his Senate seat to members several of these occasions. build roads to somewhere—that do current U.S. Senator Mark Begich in “I think he kept the Secret Service in a “One time he came for a public go somewhere in our region,” Han- 2008 following a conviction on cor- meeting in the Nome Mini Convention deland said, and the CDQ fishery ruption charges that was later thrown tailspin. They would try to keep him cor- Center. Again, he was a little late. Myr- program has had major impact on out of court. ralled, but when he would see someone he tle Johnson, Joyce Galleher and other members of Nome Republican Women wanted to chat with, he would dart off.” were in charge of arrangements. They were fretting about the time schedule – John Handeland when he finally appeared. “Just the same, Ted stopped at the back to taste some Blueberry Delight “He knew the values of all the po- send to constituents after a visit or on dessert and took another 15 minutes litical system. Ted taught me a lot of special occasions, John Handeland talking with people,” Handeland said. things,” Leo B. Rasmussen, a former said. “He kept in touch with Alaska “When he went to the podium, it mayor of Nome, said. “He was ulti- and Alaskans. When you would go to was obvious that his coat was torn mately gracious.” Washington, D.C., he had all the under the arm and going clear down But it’s a well-known fact that Alaska newspapers in his office, and one side. Myrtle rushed up and Stevens could be feisty. Ask Pres. had read them.” started fixing on it, but Ted couldn’t George Bush—either of them. Handeland said he became aware be bothered.” “I was in Sen. Stevens’ office of Stevens’ work when he reached Monday, Mitch Erickson of Nome once when the President called,” voting age in 1985 and Stevens would Chamber of Commerce applauded Rasmussen said. “Stevens said, visit Nome. Then mayor of Nome and Stevens’ business casual way of dress. ‘Now look, George, I won’t do that now utility manager, Handeland “For guys who hate to wear ties— and I can’t. You are going to have to spoke with Stevens often and was on I’m one of them—he made bolo ties change your ways.’” a first-name basis. Handeland made acceptable,” Mitch Erickson said. “All Alaskans’ lives are better be- 4:00 a.m. phone calls from his office As the 40 years of Stevens’ Sen- cause of Ted Stevens. He was so sure to catch Stevens at the beginning of ate tenure went by, he kept up his of himself and effective in the Sen- his day on the east coast, a good time pace to cover the bases in Washing- ate that he was able to get money for to follow up project grant proposals. ton and spend as much time in infrastructure and economic devel- On the phone or in personal visits Alaska as he could. opment on the Seward Peninsula and to Washington, D. C., Handeland “In later years, when one would local community improvements like found Stevens always available. have expected him to need more sleep, Photo by John K. Handeland he could be in Beijing in the morning and Nome in the afternoon and keep ACCESSIBLE–U.S. Senator Ted Stevens makes sitting under the dryer working,” Handeland laughed. less boring for Ingeborg Handeland, getting a new hairdo at Betty Ann's “What amazes me is with all he Beauty Salon in Nome. Nome folks remember Stevens, killed in an air- did for rural Alaska with the Denali plane crash Aug. 9, as being personable and friendly, with a staff that could help individuals wade through bureaucracy and get needs met.

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By Tyler Rhodes in Wales, Sarcone said the radioac- that was previously used to treat Seward Peninsula were first discov- water, noting the upcoming Wales Whether they scoop it out of the tivity is minimal. “It’s not a concern water from Gilbert Creek. Gilbert ered in early July when test results Dance Festival. local creek or draw it from the tap at on the radioactivity side,” he said. Creek and Mission Creek, while still from samples taken over several Phillips said the risk from drink- the washeteria, the water used by “But it’s also a chemical, and any used by some, played a larger role in months came back reporting ura- ing the well water is less than that Wales residents is more than likely to chemical in significant concentra- Wales’ water supply before the wells nium levels just above the legal stan- potentially posed by the creeks. contain uranium. tions can cause health effects.” were brought online. dard. The tests came in Wales’ While the well water contains more Saying the threat to public health Tests conducted in recent weeks That filter, however, won’t be up second year of using wells as the uranium than at least Village Creek, is minimal and would require years and earlier in the year show that the and running again for at least a year. community’s water source as op- Phillips and Sarcone said the creeks of exposure, state and federal offi- uranium in the two wells that supply Phillips said the filter may have pre- posed to area creeks. are susceptible to contamination cials are recommending that resi- the city’s water tank is just above viously eliminated the uranium from The results surprised both Mayor from other sources, such as bacteria dents continue using the municipal what the U.S. Environmental Protec- the Wales drinking water, but said he Crisci and DEC officials who said from animal waste or other sources water supply for at they had never previ- as well as human-caused pollution. least another year ously encountered ura- Unlike problems associated with until a filtering sys- nium problems with any uranium, which both men say would tem can be put in water source in the state. likely take years of exposure to pose place. “It’s not a concern on the radioactivity The finding prompted a threat; bacterial contaminants can Recent follow-up Phillips to travel to make themselves known quickly. tests conducted by side, but it’s also a chemical, and any Wales and test the well “With the surface water, they are at the Alaska Depart- water at several points risk to these things that can make ment of Environ- as well as Mission you sick in a couple days,” Phillips mental Conservation chemical in significant concentrations Creek, which runs near said. indicate that both the well site. The tests Before the wells, residents prima- surface and ground- showed that the uranium rily got their water from either Mis- water sources—used can cause health effects.” looks to be widespread sion Creek or Gilbert Creek. Last in the village for in Wales. “It appears week while in Wales for a public everything from cof- that it’s in all the water meeting on the issue, Phillips gath- fee and soup to laun- – Joe Sarcone up there, whether it’s ered a sample from Gilbert Creek to dry and surface or ground,” be tested for uranium at the request showers—contain Phillips said Aug. 19 of residents. Some residents con- low-level concentra- from his office in An- tinue to use the creeks for their tions of the radioac- chorage. water. tive element. “Right The test on Mission Despite recommending, as a pub- now it doesn’t mat- Creek (or Village Creek lic health official, that residents get ter, wherever you get it, you’re still tion Agency considers safe. With the cannot be certain since past testing as it is also known) also showed ura- their water from the protected well getting uranium,” Wales Mayor levels found in Wales’ wells, Sarcone did not target uranium. nium, albeit at approximately half source, Sarcone said he understands Frank Crisci said Aug. 19. said the risk associated with drinking The discovery of the uranium the level found in the wells. The that some will prefer to use the But it’s not the uranium’s radioac- the water would come from drinking comes as Wales is in the process of finding leads Mayor Crisci to be- streams. “Collecting water from tra- tivity that concerns public health of- it for years. “There’s a small risk having a new washeteria and water lieve people in Wales have been ditional sources is as much a cus- ficials. Joe Sarcone, the Alaska with long-term consumption of the treatment plant designed. Phillips drinking uranium for years. “It did- tomary and traditional practice as regional representative for the fed- drinking water. It’s at a level that said the new system will incorporate n’t take the well water to do it. collecting subsistence food and eral Agency for Toxic Substances could damage a person’s kidneys,” a treatment system for uranium. The They’ve already been drinking it,” plants,” Sarcone said. and Disease Registry, said the word Sarcone said. “We think, at the lev- project just received funding for the he said. “For the people who live The wells in question are approx- uranium brings to mind the enriched els we’re seeing, it’s a very small design phase. At the earliest, Phillips here, we have been exposed for al- imately 60 feet deep and were drilled substance used for nuclear power risk. That’s why we’re not saying, said construction could start next ready 30 or 40 years, however long in 2000 and 2001. The wells were and weapons. “Right away we think ‘Stop drinking this water.’” summer. you’ve lived here.” first used to fill the water tank in of radioactivity, and it’s alarming,” Mike Phillips, an engineer and For now, Wales residents will 2007-2008. The village’s school, he said. “I think it’s completely rea- project manager for the state’s Vil- A surprise have to go another year using the clinic and washeteria are all served sonable and logical response.” lage Safe Water program, said the water as it is. As Crisci was speak- by water lines from the tank. Many But with naturally occurring ura- short-term plan to address the ura- Problems with the water supply in ing on the phone last week, the vil- residents in the village get water nium, which is what has been found nium is to bring back online a filter the village at the western tip of the lage’s 100,000-gallon water tank from their homes by filling up tanks (the Nugget previously incorrectly at the washeteria. reported that the tank held 500,000 Mayor Crisci said the city’s sale gallons) was being filled with well of washeteria tokens has dipped Norton Sound silver salmon run in water for the year. The wells are since the uranium was discovered used just once annually to fill the and the Bering Strait School District average range throughout region holding tank. “At this point we don’t had not decided yet if it was going to know what’s going on. All we know buy water from the city. Due to EPA is we have the same water for an- requirements, Crisci said the city By Jim Menard, Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game in marine waters is open seven days a week until further other year,” Crisci said. will need to post signs every 90 days The Norton Sound silver salmon run is average in the notice. The fresh water subsistence area set gillnet sched- Both Sarcone and Phillips said informing the public that the ele- Shaktoolik and Unalakleet subdistricts, above average in ule is 6 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Wednesday and 6 p.m. using the well water for another year vated uranium levels exist in the the Elim and Golovin subdistricts, and below average to Thursday until 6 p.m. Saturday. Beach seining is not al- is the most feasible and reasonable water. average and in the Nome subdistrict so far this season. lowed. option at the moment. “At the levels The mayor said the city is consid- Congratulations to Golovin commercial fishers who The Norton Sound commercial salmon harvest totaled [of uranium] we’re seeing, we ering a class action lawsuit in regard have broken the record for commercial silver catches this 113 kings, 58 sockeyes, 31,826 pinks, 114,671 chums and wouldn’t recommend any change in to the matter, but said it was unde- year. The Elim commercial catch is tracking ahead of last 46,569 silvers through Aug. 21. the way people use the water,” Sar- termined at the time who would be year’s record catch. The commercial chum salmon catch in the Kotzebue cone said. “We don’t feel like we’re named in the suit. In an Aug. 4 fax, The commercial fishing schedule through Sept. 4 for district totaled 212,833 chums for 60 permit holders poisoning people by saying it’s OK Crisci said the city was soliciting of- the Shaktoolik and Unalakleet subdistricts is from 6 p.m. through Aug. 21. to be drinking this water,” Phillips fers of legal assistance for help with Monday until 6 p.m. Wednesday and from 6 p.m. Thurs- The open access fishery for the 370,000 pound quota said. The two also stressed that visi- the matter. As of Aug. 19, he said no day until 6 p.m. Saturday. of Norton Sound red king crab closed at noon on Aug. tors to the village should not be dis- response had been made to the re- The commercial fishing schedule for the Golovin, 24, and the last crab catches of the season were delivered suaded from coming due to the quest. Elim and Norton Bay subdistricts is from 6 p.m. Aug. 25 by noon, Aug. 25. All crab pots must be removed from until 6 p.m. Aug. 28 and from 6 p.m. Aug. 29 until 6 p.m. the water by Aug. 30. Aug. 31. In the Nome subdistrict subsistence set gillnet fishing

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These services are needed for Norton Sound Health Corporation’s 40th Anniversary Cele- bration in Nome on November 4, 2010. If interested, please respond to our planner; Barb Nickels, with the Nome Chamber of Commerce at: [email protected] to re- ceive details and information on how to submit a bid. Please, no calls to the hospital. 8 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET A year later, trial begins over roadway death

By Tyler Rhodes ter, driving under the influence and leaving the struck Bergamaschi with his 1997 Ford F-150 road by Garrett Cooper who was driving by a Just weeks short of the one-year anniversary scene of an accident without rendering aid. He pickup near the Swanberg Dredge just a mile little after 7 a.m. after finishing his shift at of when Charles Bergamaschi was run over and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. east of Nome’s main population center. Anvil Mountain Correctional Facility. killed just outside of Nome, Danny Aukon Jr. The allegations stem from what witnesses According to testimony from both Karmun Jurors for the trial were selected Monday. sat before a jury who will decide whether or not described as an all-night rabbit hunting foray and Michael Aukon, the trio left the scene after Tuesday’s proceedings included testimony his role in Bergamaschi’s death was criminal. between Sept. 5-6 that took Aukon, son discovering they had struck a person and con- from Cooper, Karmun and Michael Aukon, as AsThe Nome Nugget went to press Tuesday, Michael Aukon and Bert Karmun along the cluding he was deceased. None of the three well as Nome Police Officers Christopher In- the second day of Aukon’s trial wrapped up Council Highway before returning toward contacted police until Karmun went to the sta- derrieden and Ian Koenig. with at least two more days scheduled before Nome in the early-morning hours. At approxi- tion several hours later. Authorities were first Further testimony was scheduled for its end. Aukon is facing charges of manslaugh- mately 5:30 a.m. Sept. 6, the elder Aukon informed of Bergamaschi lying dead in the Wednesday and possibly Thursday. Nome jumping off point for Chukchi research

By Tyler Rhodes trying to get an overall picture of the Approximately a week after a Ko- overall health [of the section being Point Barrow rean icebreaker pulled out of Nome studied],” Dasher said. after conducting weeks of data col- The $2.15 million Chukchi survey Chukchi lection in the Arctic waters north of is the latest in a series of expeditions Alaska, a state-led crew breezed in to gather data that will give a back- Sea Point Lay and out of Nome to begin baseline drop against which changing ocean study work of their own. conditions can be measured. Dasher The Alaska Department of Envi- said the information will be valuable ronmental Conservation study, as Alaska’s offshore areas are scruti- Point Hope which is set to spend up to three nized for possible resource develop- weeks roughly 25 to 30 miles off- ment and monitored for climate shore between Point Hope and Point change impacts. The area to be stud- Lay in the Chukchi Sea, could have ied this summer is outside the section perhaps benefitted from an ice- of the Chukchi Sea being considered breaker. Ice conditions in the Beau- for offshore oil and gas leasing. “We fort Sea, where the ship was on hire can compare one region against the for Shell Oil, kept the Norseman II other if development occurs in one. from sailing south, delaying the start It also provides baseline data if any Alaska of the expedition by two weeks. oil spill were to occur; we would Nome Despite the delay, lead scientist know what resources are out there Doug Dasher was upbeat as the crew and could be impacted,” Dasher said. Bering was loading the 115-foot ship Aug. Dasher said the effort to gather 20. Nearly a dozen researchers will data from Alaska’s coastal areas Sea be gathering data from 30 selected began politically around 2000. The sites between Point Hope and Point first actual survey was conducted in Lay in the first of a two-year study the south-central area of the state in on the Chukchi Sea. Next year work 2002; work in southeast Alaska fol- is planned from Point Lay to Barrow. lowed in 2004. Surveys were con- The current effort is part of a larger ducted in the Aleutian Islands in 2006 program, dubbed the Alaska Monitor- and 2007. Future work is planned in ing and Assessment Program, de- the Beaufort Sea, followed by Bristol signed to gather data along the entire Bay and then the Bering Sea. coastline of Alaska, an undertaking Dasher said the timeframe chosen that is itself part of a nationwide sur- for this year’s work in the Chukchi vey of coastal waters. Dasher said the Sea was chosen to try and minimize scientists plan to hit two sites each any conflicts with subsistence activi- day, collecting sediment samples ties in the region. Dasher said for each from the sea floor and gathering water selected site, an alternative location Google Earth image data. The crew also plans to study fish has also been established, allowing caught from each site as well as the team to move on, yet still get the GROUND TO COVER—Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation researchers wil spend several worms and other organisms from the work accomplished if they encounter weeks over the next two years gathering data from between Point Hope and Point Lay, and Point Lay and sediment samples. “We’re basically a pod of whales or other problems. Barrow. The effort aims to establish a baseline against which changes can be measured. Nome mayor appointed to Northern Water Task force

By Diana Haecker summer, the Alaska Legislature re- North Slope Borough Mayor Ed- Chris Hladick, NANA Corp. Vice Marine Conservation Council On Monday, Nome mayor Denise acted with the creation of the task ward Itta, Unalaska City Manager President Chuck Green and Alaska Chairman Dave Kubiak. Michels was chosen as one of 11 ap- force. “We recognize the strategic pointees to the Alaska Northern Wa- and security importance of Arctic ters Task Force. waters, and the need to provide The task force is comprised of comprehensive support and infra- local, state and federal officials structure should new development from coastal regions. Its job is to take place,” Speaker of the House create a joint state and federal com- Mike Chenault said. mission responsible for overseeing The task force appointees are Sen- the development of northern ocean ators Bert Stedman, R-Ketchikan; waters. The group is to make rec- Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel; Donald ommendations to the Legislature by Olson, D-Golovin (alternate); Repre- Jan. 20, 2012, with a final report sentatives Reggie Joule, D-Kotze- due Jan. 30, 2012. bue; Bob Herron, D-Bethel; Bryce The task force was created with a Edgmon, D-Dillingham (alternate). concurrent House resolution and Appointed from the state govern- aims to bring regional leaders, res- ment are Department of Environ- idents, businesses and interests in mental Conservation Commissioner the region to the table in order to Larry Hartig , as well as the gover- give all areas a voice. As northern nor’s fisheries policy advisor, Cora waters undergo climate-driven Campbell (alternate). Joining changes, and receding sea ice in the Michels as public members are Alaska Logistics Barge Schedule • Voyage 10-05 departs Seward, AK on Aug. 21. • Voyage 10-06 departs Charters available! Seattle, WA on Sept. 15. Trucking available upon • Voyage 10-06 departs request! Seward, AK on Sept. 22. Tug & Barge Service from Seattle to Western Alaska 1-866-585-3281 • www.Alaska-Logistics.com 8/26 THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 9

Photos courtesy of Rosa Schmidt ON THE ROAD (above)—Nome-Beltz crosscountry runner Dion Williams leads a pack of runners, including several from Kotzebue, during the Bartlett Invitational meet in Anchorage Aug. 21.

STRONG FINISH (right)—Caitlin Tozier sprints to the finish for the Nanooks at the meet. The har- riers will host the Nome Invitational Saturday at Nome-Beltz. Races start at noon Aug. 28.

Diomede-to-Diomede swim planned for a worldwide cause

By Tyler Rhodes two-hour swim to complete his trip To prepare for his trip to Alaska, between the Diomede islands. Marcos Diaz was treated to a swim- Quick to turn the conversation ming pool full of ice. away from him and toward his cause, After testing the waters, so to say, Diaz said he is tackling the high-pro- the Dominican Republic native de- file swims to draw attention to the cided he would wear not only one, United Nations’ Millennium Devel- but two wetsuits, gloves and boots as opment Goals, which include ending he attempts to swim from Big poverty and hunger, universal educa- Diomede to Little Diomede this tion, gender equality, child health, month. The nearly 100,000 pounds of combating HIV/AIDS, environmental ice, a gift from an ice-making com- sustainability and global partnership. pany called Grupo Alaska, gave the Diaz’s swims seem to especially bring nearest approximation to the Bering the last goal to light. “This shows Sea as possible in hot and humid we’re not so far apart,” he said. Santo Domingo. “We come from the The UN has set a 2015 deadline to heat of the Caribbean,” said Diaz, achieve the Millennium Develop- dressed in a parka and knit hat, as he ment Goals. UN Secretary General stood by the sea in Nome Monday. Ban Ki-moon has called a summit in Following in the footsteps of Lynne late September in New York City to Cox, who swam the crossing in 1987 try to spur more activity toward

sans wetsuit, Diaz will attempt to cross achieving the goals. Diaz plans to be Rhodes Photo by Tyler the waters that separate the two Bering there to present Ban Ki-moon a peti- Sea islands and the nations of Russia tion his supporters have signed in MAKING A SPLASH—Endurance open-water swimmer Marcos Diaz stopped briefly in Nome Aug. 23 be- and the United States. Diaz, an ac- support of achieving the goals. fore continuing on to Wales and the Diomede islands this week. Diaz is attempting to swim from Big Diomede complished endurance open-water Diaz was briefly in Nome Aug. 23 to Little Diomede to bring awareness to the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals. swimmer, is attempting to connect five and was to fly to Wales the same day. continents with four swims. This will From Wales, he and his crew plan to be the fourth leg of his journey. boat to Little Diomede. When condi- Diaz already swam an Oceania to tions appear favorable, Diaz said he Asia leg, connecting Papua, New will attempt to swim from Russian Guinea to Indonesia. He then tack- Big Diomede to Little Diomede. led a crossing between Jordan and Egypt to connect Asia and Africa. Resources For his third swim he crossed the Swim Across the Continents: Strait of Gibraltar, linking Africa www.swimacrossthecontinents.com and Europe. If successful, his cold- water foray would link Asia and Marcos Diaz: North America. The swims have www.marcosdiaz.net ranged from nearly five hours (the Jordan to Egypt leg) to two hours, United Nations Millennium 40 minutes to cross the Strait of Development Goals: Gibraltar. He is estimating a roughly www.un.org/millenniumgoals/ WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS OR VIDEO CLIPS

We are looking for new and old pho- tos relating to any aspect of Norton Sound Health Corporation: histori- cal, events, building construction, staff, celebrations, picnics, clinics, or others to use for our upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration. Respond to our planner, Barb Nickels with the Nome Chamber of Com- merce at: [email protected] for more information and photo re- lease forms. Please, no calls to the hos- pital. 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 Education THE NOME NUGGET Students rise and shine for 2010 school year

Photos by Tyler Rhodes

AWWW, MOM (top, left)—Pearlene Pete takes a photo of George Dan III, 8, as he prepares to enter Nome Elementary School as a third grader on the first day of school Aug. 19.

WHERE TO GO (top, right)—Raegene Nichols checks the class lists on her first day as a fifth grader at Nome Elementary last Thursday.

FIRST DAY, LAST HUG (above, left)—Laura Lawrence gives her daughter Adria Lawrence a hug on her first day of first grade and full days at Nome Elementary School.

ALL THUMBS (above, right)—Students in Mr. Slingsby’s second-grade classroom give a thumbs-up after receiving instructions on the first day of school Aug. 19 at Nome Elementary School.

FIRST DAY (left)—Bode Leeper glues his name to the door of Mrs. Scherer’s first-grade classroom door on the first day.

A LITTLE HELP FROM MOM (below)—Mom Rochelle Ferry reads over some first-day-of-school materials with daughter Kaylyn Mazeika as Meagan Johnson (left) and Hailey Goodwin (right) look on in Mrs. Lammer’s second-grade classroom. THE NOME NUGGET LOCAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 11 Secret gardens on tour By Nancy McGuire Icy View is a gold mine of secret blooming flowers. Richard Beneville Nome is full of surprises. One of gardens tucked away in willow has a porch-full of petunias. the most interesting things about this groves and behind privacy fences. MK Romberg and Gary Knuepfer town is how we can manage to tuck Keith Reddaway has a luxurious gar- have a garden of edible tundra plants, away so many beautiful gardens. den of blooms, herbs, and crucifers in lots of flowers and brilliant Liv- One would think Nome was a major two greenhouses and in outside con- ingston daisies, an artistic driftwood agricultural center instead of a tun- tainer gardens constructed of wooden fence and what is becoming quite the dra town anchored in permafrost and packing crates on top of freight pal- rage— a moss lawn! hugging the shore of the Bering Sea. lets. Peter and Angela Hansen have a Abby and Dan Bachelder have an A busload of green thumb afi- delightful relaxing retreat in the wil- abundance of herbs amidst the vari- cionados gathered at the Anvil City lows behind their home where the ety of plants in their greenhouse. Square Sunday afternoon for the an- dahlias, daisies and delphiniums high- The fully loaded school bus lum- nual Nome Garden Tour organized light the petunias, pansies and sweet bered out of town and over the Dex- by Nome master gardener Cheryl peas. Kay and Jim Hansen have a ter Pass Road past a few grazing Thompson. With Arnie Ashenfelter yard planted with native-Alaskan muskoxen and on to Amy and Larry at the wheel the tour was off and flowers and shrubs, Sue Steinacher Smithhisler’s camp to experience rolling to the Nome–Beltz High and Glen Pardee have a greenhouse Amy’s artistic flair with garden an- School greenhouses where students and willow contemplative garden that tique décor and rock landscaping. from Nome-Beltz, Northwest Col- is bursting with blooms. Smithhislers’ greenhouse has beans lege and NACTEC have practiced In town there are greenhouses and and tomatoes and a profusion of their horticultural skills. Kale, toma- container gardens galore. Julian beautiful blooms. toes, squash, strawberries, peas, Clements at the Munaqsri Center The intrepid gardeners boarded onions, cabbages and other delights keeps a fine assortment of fresh gar- the bus for the grand finale’— a flourish in the heavy earthy fra- den vegetables available to the resi- potluck at Cheryl Thompson’s home. grance of the humid tropical air. A dents, The Little Sisters of Jesus have Cheryl grows everything. If it can be quick trip across the tundra to Chris a glassed-in porch abundant with grown in Nome, Cheryl has it in her and Steve Pomerenke’s working petunias and blue lupines that still garden— zucchini, pumpkins, straw- greenhouse made folks think of how have vigorous blooms. Gale and berries, tomatoes, chard, cabbage, they could provide fresh vegetables Henry Hagemeyer have their upper lettuce, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, SUCCESS (above)–Garden Tour guide Cheryl Thompson poses with a for the family freezer. and lower decks lined with pots of parsley, currents, raspberries, etc. By flower and Hungarian Hot Wax Hot Chile Peppers at the Nome High far the best reward was Roger’s School greenhouse. Thompson’s grilled salmon. The GREENHOUSE EFFECT (below)–Dark bottles filled with water release soup, pasta, salads, breads, deserts the heat, collected during the day, at night and show a promising tomato and friendly company were the per- crop at Sue Steinacker's greenhouse. fect end to another Nome garden tour. Cheryl, who teaches gardening at the Northwest Campus has been organizing this tour for many years. She says,” I think it’s been about 10 years that we have been doing this, and each year we have more and more beautiful gardens to see.”

BRIGHT IDEAS (above)–Del- phiniums grow in front of a unique potholder in front of Cheryl Thompson's house. GARDEN TOUR (top, left)–Part of the garden tour and the bus driver Arnie Ashenfelter posed in front of the school bus. FLOWER POWER (left)–Allie Gustafson, 18 months, and Paige Gustafson, 3, (back) enjoy the Liv- ingston Daisies on the steps of MK Romberg's place. CHECKING THE ZUCCHIN- NIS AND TOMATOES (bottom, left)–Joyce Soong, left, and Angela Hansen talk about the successful crop at the High School Greenhouse. Photos by Nadja Roessek

A VERY PROMISING CROP –The Nome Garden tourists check out the zucchini crop at Nome’s High School Greenhouse on a Sunday afternoon. 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010LOCAL THE NOME NUGGET Low back Pain: Know the signs of serious problems

By Bob Lawrence, MD back strain worsens with pro‐ there is evidence that the back fracture, bacterial abscess, or living a healthy lifestyle contribute Alaska Family Doctor longed sitting or lying flat. Staying pain is caused by a problem more other similar illness. greatly to maintaining a strong and active helps mobilize lactic acid serious than a back strain. Though The best way to avoid having to happy back. Keeping good pos‐ Sudden low back pain is one of and loosen cramped muscles. Pa‐ an X‐ray, CT scan, or MRI may deal with back strain or back pain ture, strengthening core muscles, the most common reasons people tients may continue a regular ex‐ sound helpful, imaging often is to treat your back with respect. and using appropriate lifting tech‐ see their primary care physician. ercise schedule though specific raises more questions than it an‐ Maintaining a healthy weight and niques will also prove helpful. Though there are many possible exercises may need to be modified swers. Unless there are signs of a remaining physically active while causes of low back pain, most are to avoid further discomfort. Ice more serious problem, special im‐ not dangerous and resolve with packs applied to the affected area aging adds very little to the diag‐ conservative treatments. Some‐ can also relieve inflammatory pain. nosis or approach to treatment. times the pain is caused by a seri‐ Low back pain seems to be less On the other hand, patients with ous underlying condition. severe, and resolves faster, in peo‐ low back pain that is associated Knowing the difference between ple who keep their stomach mus‐ with signs of serious illness should cles strong and remain physically consult their doctor about appro‐ active, avoid smoking, maintain a priate studies to identify the cause. healthy weight, and avoid repeti‐ Serious signs of illness that can tive lifting and twisting at the same occur with low back pain include: time. Berry buckets are a little • sudden loss of bowel or bladder heavier this year. After picking function berries, remember to lift with the • unexplained fever knees. • radiation of pain down a leg past Other available treatments in‐ the knee clude ibuprofen (Motrin), • pain after a fall or blow to the the signs of serious and inconven‐ naproxen (Aleve), acetaminophen back ient causes of back pain can help (Tylenol), muscle relaxants, and • weakness or numbness in the you determine when to go to the steroid bursts. While these med‐ thighs, legs, or feet doctor for help. ications help some people, adverse • pain with urination or blood in The most common form of low side effects prevent their recom‐ the urine back pain is caused by a low back mended use in everyone. • unexplained weight loss strain. The strain is caused by an Manual therapies including chi‐ • redness or swelling over the unstable twist of the lower back ropractic care, physical therapy, ul‐ spine causing a strain or tear of the ten‐ trasound therapy, osteopathic • pain lasting longer than 4 weeks. dons and muscles that run along manipulation, and transcutaneous the lower spine. The pain begins electric nerve stimulation (TENS) Your primary care provider can as a small twinge on one side of the may be helpful. ensure these symptoms are not a lower back followed by a painful Often patients try multiple ther‐ sign of meningitis, kidney stones, spasm of low back muscles on the apies before they find a therapy nerve compression, cancer, spine affected side. that works or the pain resolves. It The pain from a low back strain is impossible to say that one ther‐ can last for several days or weeks. apy is better than another because There is no specific treatment that regardless of the therapy chosen, relieves the discomfort faster than the back pain in 90 out of every any other. Despite years of re‐ 100 people with a low back strain search the only advice that is sup‐ will resolve within six weeks. ported by good evidence is to X‐rays, CT scans, or MRI scans of avoid bed rest. The pain of a low the spine are indicated only when

Bering Strait School Photo by Nadja Roessek SUPER GARDNERS—Julian District 2010 Clements shows off his crop of crucifers at the MunaqsriApart- ments to Cheryl Thompson dur- Activity Calendar ing the Nome Garden Tour Sunday afternoon August 28 Nome Cross Country Running Invitational Nome

College Students and Medical Care Church Services What You Should Know… Indian Health Services provides a limited amount spouse, and legal dependents. of funding to Norton Sound Health Corporation for • You must be attending a vocational, technical Directory the medical care you receive within our region. or academic program on a full-time basis; a letter Unfortunately, NSHC does not have funds of verification from the school will be required. available to pay for the medical care you may Bible Baptist Church Service Schedule, 443-2144 receive while attending school outside of our • You must maintain your Alaska residency. Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship Hour 11 a.m. service unit. • ANMC CHS will not cover routine care (i.e. Community Baptist Church-SBC If you are attending college in Alaska: physicals, vision, etc); they will only authorize 108 West Third, 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry payment for “acute medical conditions requiring Small Group Bible Study 10 a.m. • Register at the local IHS hospital (“Native immediate care and treatment.” Students will be Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. Hospital”) as soon as possible. Be sure to bring responsible to contact ANMC CHS to get your State ID card, as well as a Tribal ID, pre-authorization before the start of treatment. Community United Methodist Certificate of Indian Blood, or BIA card. Some 2nd Ave. West, 443-2865 hospitals provide registration on-campus at the • An IHS hospital (“Native Hospital”) must be Sunday Worship 11 a.m. beginning of the school year - keep an eye out for used if available. Visit the Indian Health Services Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. an IHS hospital booth when you are registering for website at: Thrift Shop — Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. classes. http://www.ihs.gov/index.cfm?module=AreaOffices Nome Covenant Church to review the list of facilities. • Inform the IHS hospital that you are a college 101 Bering St. 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey • In emergency situations, you or a family student and ask if they have a Student Handbook Sunday School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. member must contact ANMC CHS at which should contain important information on Wednesday Youth Group 7 p.m. (call 443-7218 for location) 1-800-478-1636 within 72 hours after the start of their requirements and your responsibilities Friday Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. emergency medical treatment. After hours, you regarding medical care. Familiarize yourself with can leave a message stating your full name, date Our Savior Lutheran Church their requirements… if you do not follow their of birth and a contact number. 5th & Bering, 443-5295 instructions, you will receive a bill from them that Sunday Worship 11 a.m. NSHC will not be able to help cover. • ANMC CHS will need your medical records from the hospital that you were treated at. You must River of Life Assembly of God, 443-5333 • If a Student Handbook is unavailable, ask what submit a request for medical records from that Sunday School 10 a.m. you should do if you need to be seen, both during hospital and have them sent to ANMC CHS. Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. an emergency and for routine care. Wednesday Night Service 6:30 p.m. • If the college has a health program or clinic, you If you are attending college outside the State will be expected to use their medical or dental St. Joseph Catholic Church, 443-5527 of Alaska: Corner of Steadman & King Place services. The Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. • Please remember that you will not be covered Contract Health Services (CHS) Student Medical Seventh-Day Adventist by ANMC CHS during summer break. and Dental Program grants approval of payment (Icy View), 443-5137 for the medical care you may receive while Saturday Sabbath School 10 a.m. For detailed information on ANMC’s Student Program, attending college outside the State of Alaska. Saturday Morning Worship 11 a.m. please call Contract Health Services at 1-800-478-1636 However, CHS funds are limited so you must or your NSHC Patient Advocate at 907-443-4212. Nome Church of Nazarene follow their requirements in order for ANMC CHS Additional information can be obtained from their website 3rd & Division, 443-2805 to authorize payment. Some important things to at www.anthc.org/ps/contracthealthsvc/. (At the top of the Sunday Prayer Meeting 9:30 a.m. remember: page, move your curser over ANMC and then click on Sunday School 9:45 a.m. & Worship Service 11 a.m. • Funding is limited to eligible Alaska Contract Health Services. You may then click on any of Native/American Indian students, student’s the links listed on the right hand side of the screen in order to view detailed information.) THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 13 Nome Police Department asks for assistance in vandlism investigations

Public Safety Announcement- at with a BB or pellet rifle. Damage same vicinity as Kawerak. Unknown these acts and ensuring that those re- shooting pellet or BB guns within the Nome Police Department is estimated at $500. suspects apparently used a BB gun to sponsible are held accountable for City limits may be a violation of the The Nome Police Department is On August 20, the Nome City shoot several vehicle windows, caus- their actions. If you have informa- Nome Municipal Code. Minors and asking for the assistance of the pub- Works Department advised NPD that ing significant damage. Due to the tion about these, or any other crime, the parents of minors who violate the lic in the investigation of several re- two picnic tables had recently been location and weapon used, it is ap- please call the Nome Police at 443- code will be held accountable. cent vandalism cases. damaged. It appears that suspects parent that the damage to the Kaw- 5262. Callers may remain anony- For more information, please refer On August 18, NPD received a re- jumped from on top of the tables erak vehicle and these recently mous if they wish to do so. With the to the Nome Municipal Code section port that a window had been shat- onto the benches causing the benches damaged vehicles may be related. help of our community, we can all 13.25.050. tered in a vehicle parked across from of the tables to break. Each act The City of Nome has enjoyed a work toward stopping these sense- Kawerak, Inc. on Seppala Drive. caused approximately $200 in dam- long history of freedom from these less acts. The damage apparently occurred age to repair the tables for public use. types of senseless acts of vandalism. The Nome Police Department over the weekend and may have been On August 23, damage was re- The Nome Police Department re- takes this opportunity to advise com- the result of the window being shot ported to two vehicles parked in the quests your help in putting a stop to munity members that possession or Obituary Paul Ivanoff II Technology. He worked for the mayor of Unalakleet and was a vol‐ heart, spending time between (Maggie); his children Albert Paul Ivanoff II was born to Paul B.I.A. in 1959 to 1962 as their Itin‐ unteer fireman. He was the first Koyuk and Unalakleet. (Oana), Laura (Dan), Allen and May Ivanoff on March 3, 1937 erant generator mechanic serving Iditarod checker in Unalakleet and Paul was preceded in death by (Jobina), Deborah, Paul III (Anne). in Mekoryuk, Alaska. He died on 24 B.I.A. schools in northwest served on the Iditarod Trial Com‐ his parents Paul and May, his wife He is also survived by his grand‐ August 5, 2010, surrounded by Alaska based in Nome. He and his mittee as a board member. Elizabeth, brothers John and children Tiffanie, Travis (Sarah), family and friends. He lived in wife Elizabeth (Nils) moved to Un‐ Paul and his loving wife Liz Glenn, and sisters Myrtle, Henri‐ Dylan, Danae, Karin, Mitchell, Jack‐ Golovin, Eek, Nome, St. Michael alakleet in 1962 where Paul was were married for 40 years, and es‐ etta, and Laurina. He is survived lyn, Tricia, Zachary, Aidan, Alexan‐ and ultimately made Unalakleet general manager for UVEC for 37 pecially enjoyed their time to‐ by his companion Emily Nanouk, dria and Alukka, six his home. years. Paul retired from UVEC on gether at their cabin along the brothers and sisters Ralph (Millie), great‐grandchildren, and many Paul graduated from Mt. Edge‐ March 3, 1999. Unalakleet River. Emma (Jesse, deceased), Eva (Wil‐ beloved nieces, nephews, and cumbe High School in 1956, at‐ Paul served on the IRA Council, In later years, Paul found love fred, deceased), Fina, and Larry cousins. tended UAF, and went on to the UNC Board as president, and and companionship again with his graduate from Greer Tech in 1959 the Unalakleet City Council, when special friend, Emily Nanouk. with a license in Gas and Diesel it was first incorporated into a sec‐ Emily and Paul were married in ond class city. He served as the

August 26 - September 1, 2010

Life gets interesting Snap out of it, Aries. Oh boy, Cancer. Don’t leap without with the arrival You’ve been much Your image at work looking, Libra. of someone new. too lackadaisical. has faded a bit, and Check references Embrace their Time to pay the you don’t know why. and credentials, adventurous spirit, piper and get your You’re still the and make sure the Capricorn, and learn act together. People same hardworking offer is legitimate. what you can from are waiting. Move, employee you’ve A special occasion December 22– them. March 21– move, move! June 22– always been. Find September 23– is around the bend. January 19 April 19 July 22 out what is going on. October 22

You may have No matter how hard Rather than yearn for You’re out of the played a small role you try, you cannot more, you should be loop and about to in the project, but get the upper hand happy with what you receive the surprise you deserve your at home. Relax and have. Take the time of a lifetime, fair share of credit enjoy the down time, to smell the roses Scorpio. A major for keeping the Taurus. You do not and be grateful for social faux pas at momentum going. always have to be in all of the good things an event will be a January 20– Get what you April 20– charge. July 23– in your life, Leo. October 23– friend’s undoing February 18 deserve, Aquarius. May 20 August 22 November 21 only if they let it.

Don’t throw stones, Uh-uh-uh, Gemini. If you can dream it, Life has not Pisces, or they might Mum is the word. Virgo, you can make been kind to you just be thrown at Keep what you know it come true. Set recently, but you you. A relationship to yourself, and let your sights high are resourceful, expands with a trip someone else bear and go for broke. Sagittarius, so go to someplace out of the good news. The There are no limits ahead and make the way. Prepare for need to be green is on what you can do. lemonade out of February 19– fun. May 21– clear. August 23– A relative makes a November 22– lemons. Home March 20 June 21 September 22 wish. December 21 improvement plans come together. Across Down 1. Expertise 1. Preserve, in a way FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY 6. A head 2. Experienced 10. Atomic particle 3. "What's gotten ___ you?" 14. "Tomorrow" musical 4. On, as a lamp 15. "Iliad" city 5. Shore receiving wind 16. Actress ___ Bancroft 6. Acetylene 17. Printed heading 7. "___ we having fun yet?" 19. Houston university 8. Private lounge 20. Quip, part 3 9. Water faucet 21. "Come to think of it ..." 10. Constant sufferer FishingFishingFishing Reports.Reports.Reports. 22. Animal foot for food 11. Condo, e.g. 24. Climb 12. "___ bitten, twice shy" 25. R-rated, maybe 13. At no time, poetically 26. TV channel changer 18. Indian salad Subsistence-Sport-Commercial 31. Thorn apple 23. Columbus Day mo. 32. Auction offering 24. Blue books? 33. Animation 26. Indy entrant 35. Critical 27. Musical composition for practice Hear the latest on fishing conditions in western Alaska 36. Beauty 28. Cloudless 37. Came to 29. Convex molding with our daily fishing reports: Monday through Friday 39. Fourposter, e.g. 30. Compare 40. Victorian, for one 31. Apply gently at 8:20 AM, 12:20 PM, 7:20 PM and 10:20 PM, Satur- 41. Shorebird 34. Copy cats? 42. New embodiment 36. Topic not clearly defined days at 11:20 AM and 3:20 PM and Sundays at 11:20 46. Channel marker 37. Wrote 47. Real 38. Habeas corpus, e.g. AM and 2:20 PM. 48. Feeler 40. Thrifty management 51. Chinese "way" 41. Chocolate source 52. Bank offering, for short 43. Candytuft 55. Massive wild ox 44. Mother Teresa, for one Brought to you by: 56. Eloquent 45. Bug 59. LP player 48. Eastern pooh-bah 60. Cry like a baby 49. Catch Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation 61. Arouse 50. Porous limestone 62. "Ah, me!" 52. Clickable image 63. Its motto is "Lux et veritas" 53. Autumn tool Bering Air 64. Force units 54. Brews 57. Carpentry tool Nome Outfitters 58. Brown, e.g. Nome Trading Company Open: 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. DAILY Now serving soft AM-850 serve ice cream! 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday•(907) 443-5235•Fax (907)443-5112 e-mail [email protected]

SALE— Case Wheel Loader; in Nome 1983 Belize and my scientific exploits of driving Miss W24C, $21,000 Call 907-771-2305 Sea Biscuit. Now I know this comes at a lost but I 5/6-tfn am willing to pay it. I am buying rounds for you, my Norwegian gangster friend MC Runed, and my Real Estate PERSONAL—For a limited time only Mr. Mark.— L.A. Insta-gator, Big Dave. In town Aug 11 till TBA. AUCTION BANK-OWNED HOMES—For sale in- Dear Nome ladies: I would like to extend a per- P.S. Zip ties are my favorite form of attachment. cluding properties in this area. Now is the time! sonal invitation to you and your friends. Entertain- 8/26 The market, interest rates, and opportunities could ing you with my long winded stories of sailing,        not be better. NEW PROPERTIES ADDED DAILY! Bid now online: www.OnlineBidNow.com HUDSON & MARSHALL, 1-866-539-4174 MMelissaelissa FFordord BrokeBrokerr 8/26          ExExcellentcellent cconditionondition 22brbr ww/lawn//llawn Employment            

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DE- Hourly Wage: DOE 4. Must be able to communicate with State, Fed- 3br/1.75ba,3brr///11.75ba, radiantradiant floorfflloor heatheat SCRIPTION Closing Date: September 13, 2010 eral and other Organizations.           JOB TITLE: Transportation Specialist/Planner Brief summary of job: 5. Must be dependable and able to work with min- POSITION STATUS: Regular, Full-time Advise the Board of Directors on matters pertain- imal supervision. GorgeousGorrggeous timbertimber ffrframerame hhomeome CaCaptivatingptivating 22BR!BR! ThisThis EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt ing to Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 6. Must not have mishandled, misjudged or ma- REPORTS TO: King Island Native Community (ANSCA). Take minutes; prepare Resolutions, nipulated in the past of State and Federal grants. wiwithth sshophoopp and rentedrented apt homehome comescomes fullyfully aandnd IRA Council Draft By-Laws and any amendments to By-Laws. 7. Must be a resident in Teller for 30 days. nicelynicely ffurnished.urnished. FFabulousabulous CLOSES: Open Until Filled Set up for meeting and be present at the meet- 8. Must be a registered voted in the State of ! "  #! "   # ings. Prepare agenda and reports for meetings. Alaska. upgradedupgraded kikitchentchen wwithith Contact King Island Native Community for more Prepare quarter reports for State & Federal Gov- Anyone interested please come by Maryʼs Igloo LiquorLiquor licenselicense includedincluded nenewerwer appliances.appliances. OpeOpenn information and an application and regarding this ernments. Correspond with State and Federal Native Corporation Office and pick up an applica-  $%   $%    position. Agencies as well as Profit and Non-Profit Organi- tion. If you have any questions contact MINC Of- floflooror pplanlan w/w/woodwood flooring.floo ring. 8/12-19-26 zations. Help Shareholders with correspondence fice at (907)642-2308 2br2br,, overover 1,1001,100 sqsq feetffeeet ThiThiss one isis a winnerwinner for for and filling out inheritance forms or any matter to 8/19-26-9/2-9 Maryʼs Igloo Native Corporation do with the Corporation. Perform other duties as &  '  ()*  &  '  ( )*  thatthat mmeticulouseticulous bbuyer!uyer! PO Box 650 determined by the President of Maryʼs Igloo Na- Kawerak Administration –Recruitment Notice 306 MooreMoore - $$169,00169,00 Teller, Alaska 99778 tive Corporation or the Board of Directors. – 08/18/2010 to close of business on Ph. # (907) 642-2308 Fax # (907) 642-2309 Qualifications: 09/01/2010. Job Announcement 1. High School Graduate or GED. DEPARTMENT: Administration               2. Must have reasonable knowledge of ANSCA JOB TITLE: Sr. Planner Job Title: General Manager and Village Corporation structures POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 35 hours per 3. Experience in office Management, Bookkeep- LOCATION: Nome, Alaska  week ing and preparation of Budgets and Reports EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt PAY SCALE GRADE: 15-16-17 ($52,795 – 68,885)DOE REPORTS TO: President The Sr. Planner is responsible for managing the MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is long range planning process for Divisions and Kawerak as a whole. The Sr. Planner oversees NOW taking applications for one-bedroom committed to providing quality health services the activities of Kawerakʼs Administrative Planning and promoting wellness within our people and staff and works with Division staff to meet program unfurnished apartments, heat included goals/objectives either through the planning environment. process, grant writing assistance/monitoring, or “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” compliance. The Sr. Planner assists in data gath- •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided NSHC is currently recruiting for the following positions: ering and research to address Kawerak or re- •Rent based on income for eligible households gional needs. Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development QUALIFICATIONS: • 1) Four years of planning experience or college 515 Steadman Street, Nome education on a year for year basis, plus two years • Public Communication Speciaists • Computer Network Technician of supervisory experience. EQUAL 2) Must possess strong writing, budgeting, re- • Coder • Executive Assistant OPPORTUNITY • Supervisor/Instructor CHAP/P • Chief Operations Officer search and communication skills. 3) Ability to work well with others and under pres- EMPLOYER • Community Health Aides • Cook sure. (907) 443-5220 4) Must possess basic computer knowledge and • Certified Nursing Assistant • Chronic Care Coordinator PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 skills in Internet usage, Word, Excel and Win- Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 dows. Native Preference per Public Law 93-638. Interested individuals may contact Human Re- For a complete list of our vacancies and more information, please go sources with questions at 907-443-5231. to www.nortonsoundhealth.org or visit the NSHC Human Applications can be accessed via Kawerakʼs web- site at www.kawerak.org or by contacting Human Resources Department. Resources at 907-443-5231. Applications may be Norton Sound Health Corporation faxed to Kawerak Human Resources at 907-443- 4443 or sent via email to NSHC Human Resources Department [email protected]. 306 W 5th Ave 8/26 Nome, AK 99762 907-443-4530 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT NSHC offers competitive wages and benefits. NSHC will apply (RURAL HOUSING PROGRAMS) Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, Veteran Seawall SEALED BIDSALE Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, all applicants are subject to a 8/16 Vivian Washington, 27, was arrested and PROPERTY LOCATED AT: remanded to AMCC for Assault 4°. pre-employment background check and drug screen. 8/17 Dan Koonuk, 54, was arrested and re- 510 E. L Street, Nome, AK 99762 manded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Pro- bation. 8/18 Randall Huffman, 39, was arrested and re- There will be an open house on Tuesday Septem- manded to AMCC for Indecent Exposure 2°. ber 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 8/19 James Bloomstrand, 30, was arrested and re- Arctic ICANS — manded to AMCC for Assault 4°, DV. Sealed bids will be accepted until Friday Septem- Melissa Kazingnuk, 23, was arrested and re- ber 17th at 4:30 p.m. at which time all bids will be manded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Re- A nonprofit cancer lease. opened. All bids must be accompanied by a 10% bid Patrick Omiak, 28, was arrested and remanded deposit in the form of a certified check or money order. to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Probation. survivor support group. 8/20 Bidders must request a bid packet from USDA Rural 1-800-478-9355 Robert Apok, 43, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Theft 3°. Development and submit their bids in a sealed enve- Lee Bitsilly, 47, was arrested and remanded to lope marked “Sealed Bid Offer”. The government re- AMCC for two counts of Disorderly Conduct. 8/21 serves the right to reject any or all offers. Arctic ICANS next meeting Reva Boolowon, 36, was arrested and re- manded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Pro- Terms of sale: Cash. No Rural Development financing bation and two counts Assault 4°on a Police The Nome Cancer support group will meet at the XYZ Center on Officer. is available. Letia Martin, 26, was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Probation. For further information contact Rural Development at A Nome juvenile, 19, received a Citation for Thursday, September 2 • 7:30 p.m. Minor Consuming Alcohol. 113 Front Street, Rm. 106, Nome , (907)443-6023 or Sheldon Mokiyuk, 46, was issued a Citation for Open Container. www.resales.usda.gov. 8/22 Logan Mosquito, 19, was arrested and re- Guest speaker: Reverend Julie Yoder Elmore manded to AMCC for Violating Conditions of Re- lease. Topic: Taking Care of Yourself During this reporting period six persons were transported to the hospital for a Title 47, Protective For more information call 443-5726. Custody Hold. USDA Rural Development is an equal opportunity lender. Trooper Beat

On August 9, at 1:25 p.m., the Alaska State Want to Troopers received a report of a burglary in Savoonga. Three juvenile suspects have been Legals identified. Investigation continues. contribute? IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE MINNIE ARLENE TUCKER, On August 16, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Am- STATE OF ALASKA Deceased. brose Otten, 48, of St. Michael, was contacted by SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME Case No. 2NO-10-27 PR a St. Michael Village Police Officer. Ambrose CASE NO: 2NO-10-00188CI Otten was subsequently arrested for Driving ORDER FOR HEARING, NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLICATION AND POSTING Notice is hereby given Michael Tucker has been Nome Make your under the Influence. Animal In the Matter of a Change of Name for: appointed personal representative of the above- Shelter Toby Milo Henry, entitled estate. All persons having claims On August 17, at approximately 7:20 a.m. AST Current name of Minor. against said deceased are required to present donations received a report of a disturbance at the Fort Notice of Petition to Change Name their claims within four months after the date of Davis Wayside. David Nattanguk, 26, of Nome, A petition has been filed in the Superior Court first publication of this notice or said claims will today! was contacted by AST. David Nattanguk was sub- (Case #2NO-10-00188CI) requesting a name be forever barred. Claims must be presented to sequently arrested for Assault III & Assault IV DV. from (current name) Toby Milo Henry to Milo Michael Tucker, c/o Lewis & Thomas, P.C., Box Merlin Henry. A hearing on this request will be 61, Nome, Alaska 99762, or filed with this Court held on September 02, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Nome at P.O. Box 1110, Nome, Alaska 99762. Courthouse, 113 Front Street PO Box 1110 DATED: August 10, 2010. Adopt a pet and get a FREE bag of dog/cat food when you Nome, AK. H. Conner Thomas, Attorney for Michael Tucker 8/12-19-26-9/2 Personal Representative, Box 6l, Nome, AK adopt a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other do- 99762 8/12-19-26 nations are always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA INVITATION FOR BIDS SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT Nome Eskimo Community is requesting written, Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet • 443.5212 or 443.5262 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: continued on page 163 THE NOME NUGGET REGIONAL THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 15 All Around the Sound

New Arrivals born in Anchorage on August 16 Gambell, and Raymond Sr. and Wesley Perkins joins Allison Ivanoff and Preston weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces, 21.5 Debra Seetook of Wales. Paternal TelAlaska as Nome Area Bradley of Unalakleet announce the inches in length. Proud parents Scott grandparents are Holden Apatiki, Sr. Supervisor birth of their son Rhylee Wesley Crowe and Gaynelle Johnson of of Gambell, Jacob Ahwinona of Johny Ivanoff, born July 22 at 4:51 Nome, sisters Vanessa Johnson and Nome, and Arlene Soxie of Unalak- Wes Perkins has joined TelAlaska p.m. at the Alaska Native Medical Ashley Crowe, brothers Joey, Corey, leet. as the company’s Nome Area Super- Center in Anchorage. He weighed 9 Dylon and Devon Crowe welcome visor. pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21” in him home. Paternal grandmother Susan T. Aningayou and Joseph L. Perkins is a graduate of Nome length. His proud maternal grand- Jay Peterson also joins in with a big Cross of Nome announce the birth of Public Schools and the University of parents are Wesley and Carla Ivanoff their son Blade Thomas Cross, born Alaska Fairbanks, where he earned of Unalakleet. His paternal grand- August 14, at 1:20 a.m. He weighed an applied science degree. He was parents are Lonnie and Carol Ivanoff 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20” in most recently employed by Nome from Unalakleet. His great-grand- length. Siblings are Chelsea Olsen, Public Schools, and previously was parents are Harris, Sr. and Ebba Joseph Cross III, Elden Cross, Mya an employee of Nome Joint Utilities Ivanoff, Annabelle Bradley and the Cross, Lucy Aningayou and and the Alaska Department of Trans- late Ransom Bradley, Sr., all of Un- Hanalori Aningayou/Calahan. Ma- portation. He also operated an Arc- alakleet. His proud Amouk Ida ternal grandparent is Reginald tic Cat dealership for 20 years in Nakarak and the late Andrew Aningayou, Sr. of Gambell. Paternal Nome. Nakarak of Elim; his proudest aun- grandparents are Joseph and Grace His public service includes lead- Cross of Palmer. ership in Seward Peninsula Amateur Radio Club, where he serves as pres- ident. He has been on the Nome Vol- unteer Fire Department for 32 years, holding all positions including chief for seven years until 2007. He is Cameron Joseph Allen” Talli- training officer for the Nome Volun- mat Malbuk” “Iokienna” Crowe teer Ambulance Department. “TelAlaska is pleased to strengthen its Nome team with a leader who is well rooted in the com- hello. Maternal grandparents are munity and shares the company Freida Crump of Anchorage and the value of public service. “ His career late Ivan Johnson of Nome. demonstrates an ability to manage, get things done and easily adapt to Katie L. Wilson and Charles B. El- and master new technologies. We are lanna of Nome announce the birth of very happy to have him help us serve their son Dade Kierce Ellanna, the Nome area,” said Brenda Shep- born June 20, on Father’s Day at ard, TelAlaska’s chief executive of- 10:25 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, ficer. 10.8 ounces and was 20.5” in length. Rhylee Wesley Johny Ivanoff Rachel L. Seetook and Abel Ap- atiki of Wales announce the birth of Cain Ketlighneghmii tie is Autumn, and his proudest un- their daughter Elisha Seetook-Apatiki, born Au- Photo by Amber Bradley cles are Earvin “Boyuk,” Kevèn, and Ransom, all of Unalakleet. gust 8 at 10:14 a.m. She weighed 7 LAST LEAP OF SUMMER— pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20” in Athena Hall of Nome jumps off Lucky number seven has arrived. length. Maternal grandparents are the Grand Central Bridge into the Michael and Deborah Apatiki of cooling waters. Cameron Joseph Allen” Tallimat Malbuk” “Iokienna” Crowe was Wesley Perkins NOTICE TO Game Unit 22B – Niukluk GUIDES, and Fish River Area

Council Native Corp. PILOTS & PO Box 1183 Nome, AK 99762 (907) 443-6513 SPORT NW outlined area HUNTERS

• The Public is reminded the land ownership within the outlined areas on the map is predominately privately owned by Council Native Corporation and its Shareholders, and White Mountain Native Corporation and its Shareholders. White Mountain Native Corp. • Sport hunting by non-shareholders, PO Box 671207 Chugiak, AK 99567 guides and their clients, and hunting by (907) 622-5003 or aircraft is NOT ALLOWED. Hunting by Toll-free 877-622-5003 Shareholders, spouses of Sharehold- SE outlined area ers and descendants of Shareholders for subsistence purposes is permitted. For other allowable uses of land by non-shareholders, please contact: • White Mountain Native Corp.: (907) 622-5003 or toll-free at 877-622-5003 •Council Native Corp.: (907) 443-6513 16 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 THE NOME NUGGET • More Legals • More Ulu News

2010. Forms delivered to an incorrect AHFC ad- gram, AHFC Community Housing Develop- a family member is depressed, con- continued from page 14 dress or received after the deadline WILL NOT be ment Organizations, Community Land Trusts continued from page 2 eligible to apply and will not be considered for and Habitat for Humanity organizations; funds sider moving guns out of your house. lump-sum, fixed price proposals from qualified li- funding. Forms will only be accepted via email at: can only be used for eligible projects outside Other organizations have also censed and insured contractors for the electrical • Even as terrible as it may feel [email protected] . Telefax and hard of the Municipality of Anchorage. joined forces to help in suicide pre- work in a residential home located on Division copy forms WILL NOT be accepted. The only way interested parties can be in- right now, let loved ones know that it Street. Nome Eskimo Community will accept pro- For more information, or if unable to access cluded in this solicitation is by submitting an vention. YKHC Behavioral Health’s posals until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, on Friday, won’t be this bad forever, that these the “Intent to Apply” form via internet, contact: “Intent to Apply” form available on the inter- Methamphetamine Suicide Preven- September 3, 2010. Proposals should be submit- Kris Duncan, Planning Department net: http://www.ahfc.us (select Notices, No- feelings pass in time. ted to: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation tices of Funding Availability). Agencies that • Encourage each other to do tion Initiative program has partnered Nome Eskimo Community 4300 Boniface Parkway, submit the “Intent to Apply” form will subsequently with the Suicide Awareness, Inter- Attn: Denise Barengo PO Box 101020, Anchorage, AK. 99510-1020 receive login access to the online application small things to keep yourselves safe, P.O. Box 1090 330-8275 or 1-800-478-2432 (toll-free statewide) process. vention, Prevention, and Healing th such as wearing a life preserver. 200 West 5 Ave. 8/26 To be eligible for funding under this program, “In- Coalition and the Bethel Community Nome, AK 99762 Homeownership Development Program tent to Apply” forms must be received by 4:30 p.m. Telling people that you want them to IFB and all required forms, wage determinations, (HDP) Local Anchorage Time, September 9, 2010. be safe communicates that their Partners to work with Tribal Coun- proposal rating factors and other information may Forms delivered to an incorrect AHFC address or cils to address suicide and engage in be obtained from the NEC Housing office. received after the deadline WILL NOT be eligible health and safety and lives are val- A site visit is required. Each contractor must visit ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION to apply and will not be considered for funding. ued. prevention activities. YKHC and the project site prior to submitting a proposal for a (AHFC) announces the availability of funding for Forms will only be accepted via email at: SAIPH have provided trainings for clear understanding of the scope of work. Site vis- the Homeownership Development Program [email protected] Telefax and hard copy • Avoid tobacco and alcohol. This its may be arranged by contacting NEC, at least (HDP). Funding for the SFY2011 HDP in the forms WILL NOT be accepted. sets a healthy example for young 18 Applied Suicide Intervention 24 hours in advance. amount of $450,000 is made available through the For more information, or if unable to access the Skills Training trainers. These train- For additional information regarding this IFB, con- Department of Housing and Urban Development “Intent to Apply” form via internet, contact: people. tact Myrna Outwater, Housing Specialist, at (907) (HUD), HOME Investment Partnerships Program. • Store guns in safe places. Sui- ers conduct 1-2 hour Suicide Talk 443-9102. HDP funding may be used for real property acqui- Colette Slover, Planning Department meetings and 2-day ASIST training 8/19-26 sition and site improvements for new construction Alaska Housing Finance Corporation cide is typically an impulsive act. If INVITATION FOR BIDS of permanent, single family housing. This is not a 4300 Boniface Parkway, in the villages upon request. The Nome Eskimo Community is requesting written, solicitation for interested homeowners. Interested PO Box 101020, Anchorage, AK. 99510-1020 continued on page 17 lump-sum, fixed price proposals from qualified li- homeowners must apply directly to selected 330-8275 or 1-800-478-2432 (toll-free statewide) censed and insured contractors for the plumbing Grantees for eligibility approval and funding as- 8/26 work in a residential home located on Division sistance. Street. Nome Eskimo Community will accept writ- Eligible applicants include only participants in ten proposals until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, on the USDA’s 523 Self-Help Homeownership Pro- Friday, September 3, 2010. Proposals should be submitted to: From Earl Mayac Family: On behalf of my family I would like to ac- Nome Eskimo Community knowledge the following people who came to our needs: Attn: Denise Barengo Marie and Charlene Saclamana, Walter and Gertrude Analoak, Little P.O. Box 1090 Public Notice of Work in Floodplain 200 West 5th Ave. Sisters of Jesus-Damien and Alice. Nome, AK 99762 A special thank you to IFB and all required forms, wage determinations, The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received * Michael Minix for digging and covering my husbands grave proposal rating factors and other information may * Grace Minix for the wonderful Eskimo food she cooked be obtained from the NEC Housing office. an application for financial assistance from the City of Nome A site visit is required. Each contractor must visit * Sylvester Ayek for the beautiful burial cross he made the project site prior to submitting a proposal for a for water and sewer improvements along the Snake River in * John and Grace Pullock for the burial clothing clear understanding of the scope of work. Site vis- * Raymond and Sylvia Paniataq for the numerous tapes they gave us its may be arranged by contacting NEC, at least Nome, Alaska. This project is known as the Snake River 24 hours in advance. for our slide show For additional information regarding this IFB, con- Utilities Crossing and will relocate water and sewer utilities * Kendra Nichols for working on the tapes for our slide show tact Myrna Outwater, Housing Director, at (907) that are currently supported by the existing Snake River * Matthew Tiulana for having to drive us around when needed 443-9102. 8/19-26 Bridge with horizontal directional drill utilities below the * Howard and Julie Farley * Adem Bockman SFY 2012 BHAP/ESG channel. EPA has reviewed the environmental impacts of the * Doris Angusuc for putting up a fund raiser for us The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) invites non-profit organizations, munici- proposed project and determined that the location of the * Lulu Clark for typing and putting the obituary together palities, or regional housing authorities to apply project will be in the floodplain. It has been determined that * The Norton Sound hospital staff: Dr. Ledford, Dr. Goslin, PA Salmon, for funding under AHFCʼs SFY2012 Basic Home- Christine Scholtz, Inpatient nursing staff less Assistance Program (BHAP). Non-profits or there is no practicable alternative to work in this floodplain; * Bering Straits Native Corp: Kim Gooden, Matt Gantley units of local government outside of Anchorage may also apply for SFY2012 Emergency Shelter however, given that the project would occur below grade, no * Kawerak: Gigi Immigan Grant (ESG) funds through this notice. conversion or loss of floodplain will occur. The basis of this * King Island Community BHAP/ESG funds must be used to provide tem- * King Island Native Corp. porary assistance to homeless and/or near-home- determination is that no alternative locations exist and the less persons. * People who traveled to be with us and numerous people who stopped The only way interested parties can be in- services are needed to provide safe and adequate drinking by and visited with us and brought food! cluded in this solicitation is by submitting an “Intent to Apply” form available on the inter- water and sanitation to Nome residents. net: http://www.ahfc.us (select Notices, No- Words cannot express how I feel about this community.People in this tices of Funding Availability). Agencies that community are so generous and thoughtful. submit the “Intent to Apply” form will subsequently For information regarding this notice contact Jennifer Curtis, Again thank you. ! receive login access to the online application ou process. EPA NEPA Compliance Coordinator at 907-271-6324 or k y To be eligible for funding under this program, Sincerly, an “Intent to Apply” forms must be received by 5:00 [email protected]. Leona Mayac Th p.m. Local Anchorage Time, September 9, 8/26 Unalakleet Native Notice Corporation AREA VILLAGES, SPORT HUNTERS, GUIDES AND PILOTS To the Unalakleet Native Corporation Shareholders: Nomination forms are now available for shareholders interested in run- ning for two (2) year term for the Board of Directors. Closing date is The public is reminded 3rd of October 2010. Please write to that lands within the Box 100 or call at (907) 624-3411 shaded areas on the map to request a nomination form. including King Island (not Unalakleet Native Corporation shown) are predominately P.O. Box 100 privately owned by King Island Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 Native Corporation (KINC) and PH:# (907) 624-3411 its shareholders. Within the Fax: # (907) 624-3833 boundaries are also Native Allotment Lands.

Notice: Pilgrim Hot Springs Artifact digging, sport hunting, Pilgrim Hot Springs is off limits to hunting guides and their clients and and camping. Persons or groups may hunting by aircraft is strictly prohibited. All non- not camp at Pilgrim Hot Springs for hunt- shareholders for sport ing, nor may game be taken from the Pil- hunting, guides and their grim Hot Springs property. Pilgrim Hot clients and hunting by aircraft Springs is open for non-hunting public must have permission by the access, provided visitors obtain a permit. King Island Native Corporation Additionally, the public is hereby notified prior to entering on above that Unaatuq, LLC is the sole owner of mentioned land. the Pilgrim Hot Springs property and that no other entity or individual may restrict For detailed information or to obtain access to valid permit holders. Permits permission to enter King Island Native may be obtained in person at the BSNC Corporation lands contact KINC General Land and Resource Department, 110 Manager at (907)443-5494, PO Box 992, Front Street, Suite 300, Nome. Nome, Alaska 99762, [email protected]. 8/26 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 17 • More Ulu News continued from page 16 vention Council held their quarterly meeting in Kotzebue from Aug.23 MSPI program currently funds the through Aug. 25. They took public participant kits for these trainings comments on Aug. 23. For more in- and trainer’s travel. Up to now, in formation, please contact Kate our district, Chevak has one planned Burkhat at 1-888-464-8920. I en- for October at their school, but the courage constituents and organiza- NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL dates are not confirmed yet. For tions in our district to contact my more information about MSPI gath- staff should anyone have suggestions erings, ASIST trainings, the SAIPH in combating the suicides in Alaska. coalition, Bethel Community Part- It could be considered for legislation ELECTION ners or suicide information contact during the next legislative session. Mary Johnson, MSPI Coordinator at The statewide suicide crisis call cen- 907-543-6716. I am confident that ter, Careline, is available 24 hours a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL, these programs will help in reducing day, 7 days a week at 1-877-266- the prevalence of suicides and help- HELP. SCHOOL BOARD AND UTILITY BOARD ELECTION WILL BE ing communities heal and overcome Little Diomede Transportation HELD IN THE CITY OF NOME, ALASKA ON TUESDAY, the problems contributing to this Issue very serious issue. I am hopeful that the residents of OCTOBER 5, 2010, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND Sen. Lisa Murkowski is in the Little Diomede may finally receive 8:00 PM OF THE SAME DAY. process of assembling a roundtable the benefit of consistent and safe meeting in Bethel in the coming transportation to and from the island. months. My staff and I would like to Along with several other agencies in The polling place for electors will be Old St. Josephʼs Hall, Anvil be a part of the meeting and to listen the state, my office has been work- City Square, 407 Bering Street, for those persons living in Nome to folks from our district and their ing with the Department of Com- thoughts on this crucial matter. merce, Community, and Economic Precinct No. 1 (39-924) and Nome Precinct No. 2 (39-926). While we all try and work together Development/Division of Commu- to prevent further suicides, Gallanos nity and Regional Affairs to seek pointed out a hard reality on his view funds to provide safe, consistent, re- THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTORS AT SAID ELECTION of suicide prevention. “The com- liable transportation service to the munities need to be part of the solu- community. In the past, residents SHALL BE: tion and not wait for people from were able to fly out of Diomede with outside to address the problem; the Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. which- 1. U.S. Citizen qualified to vote in state elections. communities need to do it on their provides contracted U.S. mail air own.” Prevention begins in our fam- service for the community once a 2. Resident of the City of Nome for thirty (30) days immediately pre- ilies and communities. The life of week if the weather permits. In the ceding the election. every member in our communities is past Evergreen flew mail on a two- valuable. I’d like to encourage our engine helicopter from Nome to 3. Registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within leaders and parents to instill a deep Diomede with seat tickets available respect for the life of every commu- for purchase as mail weight allowed. the municipality at least thirty (30) days before the municipal election nity member. When someone com- Usually, this meant only one seat to at which the person seeks to vote. mits suicide, the entire community hurts. The Statewide Suicide Pre- continued on page 18 4. Is not disqualified under Article V of the Alaska Constitution. When a vacancy occurs on the Nome City Council or Nome School Board, the person selected serves until the next regular election when a successor shall be elected to serve the balance PUBLIC NOTICE of the term.

SPECIAL MEETING THE PURPOSE IS THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING SEATS: 1. Two members of the Nome Common Council, each to be elected to The Nome Planning Commission will a 3 year term: hear a variance request. Application: Rural Alaska Community Seat Term Incumbent Action Program for Edward Muktoyuk “E” 3 Yr. Jerald Brown Block 33, Lt 16 “F” 3 Yr. Jon Larson Reason: Set Back from Lot Line 2. One member of the Nome Common Council, to be elected to a 1 year term fulfilling term originally elected 10/08 Seat Vacated 12/14/2009 - Seat appointed 1/12/2010 The meeting will be held on Monday, Au- Seat Term Incumbent gust 30, 2010 12 PM at the XYZ Center. “B” 1 Yr. Jim West Jr. 104 Division Street next to City Hall 3. Two members of the Utility Board, one to be elected for a 2 year term and one to be elected to a 3 year term: The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Seat Term Incumbent 8/19-26 “B” 2 Yr. Fred Moody “D” 3 Yr. Berda Willson KOYUK NATIVE CORPORATION 4. One member of the Nome School Board, to be elected to a 3 year term: Seat Term Incumbent PO Box 50, Koyuk, Alaska 99753 “E” 3 Yr. Kirsten Timbers 907-963-3551 5. One member of the Nome School Board, to be elected to a 1 year KOYUK NATIVE CORPORATION announces term fulfilling term originally elected 10/08 – Seat Vacated 5/25/2010 – an extension of its Section 14 (c) 1 and (c) 2 Appointed 6/22/2010 program. Individuals or organizations who oc- Seat Term Incumbent cupied lands on December 18, 1971, which are “A” 1 Yr. Barb Amarok now owned by Koyuk Native Corporation, 1.) a primary place of residence 6. One member of the Nome School Board, to be elected to a 2 year 2.) a primary place of business term fulfilling term originally elected 10/09 – Seat Vacated 5/25/2010 – 3.) a subsistence campsite Appointed 6/22/2010 4.) a site used by a non-profit organization Seat Term Incumbent Are eligible to apply for the surface title to “C” 2 Yr. Wilma Osborne same. Applications will be accepted beginning May FILING DATES FOR THE ABOVE LISTED OFFICES: August 19, 2010 24, 2010 through August 31, 2010 through September 10, 2010, 5:00 PM in the City Clerk’s Office at City Koyuk Native Corporation Hall. Contact the City Clerk’s office if you are interested in filing for of- PO Box 530050 fice and to obtain the forms necessary to file. Koyuk, AK 99753 The names of all candidates for office are available for inspecon at the Of- Phone 907-963-2423 fice of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 Division Street, Nome, Alaska. eow - 8/26 8/19-26; 9/2-9 18 THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 THE NOME NUGGET

• More Ulu News continued from page 17 consistent, year round transportation Carpluk has served in a variety of don’t give up. Investing in education to Delaware to spend time with her soon. The Department of Com- roles in education, including posi- is very promising and the benefits children and grandchildren. She will Diomede and four seats returning to merce, Community, and Economic Nome. In June 2009 the two-engine tions for the Lower Yukon School are priceless. be leaving next week and will be Development/Division of Commu- District, Kuskokwim Community available part time until January helicopter had mechanical problems nity and Regional Affairs is the lead and Evergreen began flying mail College, Doyon Foundation, and the Other News when she will return to the office full agency for this project and has re- Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corpora- I’d like to congratulate my niece time. She and her husband Cliff and only on a single-engine helicopter. cently submitted a grant to the Office While FAA regulations allow pas- tion. She earned a bachelor’s degree Maronda Olson, formerly of Golovin their two dogs will be driving of Aviation Analysis. The grant will in sociology and a master’s degree in on her recent marriage to Wayne through Canada and across the coun- senger service on a single-engine seek to restore safe and reliable air helicopter over open-ocean, as a pol- education from the University of Johnson of Kiana. They were mar- try. They plan to make several stops transportation to Diomede residents. Alaska Fairbanks. Congratulations ried on Aug. 7 at the Anchorage along the way, and they expect to ar- icy Evergreen will not fly passengers If funded, the grant can also provide over open-ocean, especially in the to Lolly Carpluk on her achieve- Covenant Church. It was a beautiful rive in Delaware in mid-September. the foundation to apply for future ments and success. She will be a wedding. I wish them the best in She is excited and says she’s never Arctic, on a single-engine helicopter. grant funds under the Essential Air Diomede has had no passenger valuable asset on the Education Ad- their new life together. The marriage done anything like it. Have a safe Service grant program, under the visory Task Force. was officiated by Robert Sheldon, trip Denise! Your work is very much helicopter service since, and for only OAA. Based on grant funding esti- a short time Norton Sound Health I’d like to encourage students originally from Kiana, now living in appreciated. mates, services will provide only one going back to school, starting or re- Noatak. Corporation has been able to fund round-trip flight per week with only patients only travel in 2009. Their turning to college or any other higher I’d also like to wish my Chief of four seats available on the helicop- education program to study hard and Staff Denise Liccioli a safe trip back only means to get to and from the is- ter, which is the most basic air serv- land is by a small boat during the ice. “Anything more than one day, summer. Now that summer is com- space-available a week is great for ing to an end, service by boat is al- Diomede” says Akhinga. We will most impossible due to vast water continue to work with other agencies NSEDC 2011 Outside Entity Funding Program and strong currents surrounding the toward reliable air service. island. Applications are now available for the 2011 funding cycle In the winter, the community nor- Governor appointsts Carpluk to mally uses an ice runway when the Education Advisory Task Force water freezes over. However, some Recently, the Governor announced Application submission deadline: October 15, 2010 winters aren’t cold enough for the ice his appointments to the Advisory       to freeze over. Task Force on Higher Education and  I am very concerned about their Career Readiness. The task force ProposalapplicationsmustbedeliveredtotheNSEDCAnchorageofficeby4:00 dire need for continued service. began work on a study of the college p.m. or postmarked by the deadline date. Faxed or emailed applications will not Jamie Ahkinga, city clerk and a tribal and career readiness of Alaska stu-              council member of Diomede, has dents and remediation issues in post- be accepted. Early submissions are encouraged. been corresponding with my staff       secondary institutions. The task force  and has shared some examples for was created by the 26th Legislature Mailordeliveroriginalapplicationsto: the needed service. For instance, through Senate Bill 221, which also David Soolook, Sr., an elder who set up the Alaska Merit Scholarship NortonSoundEconomicDevelopmentCorporation wasn’t able to leave the island to be Program. Governor Parnell ap- 420LStreet,Suite310 seen by a doctor recently passed pointed Mike Andrews, Donald away due to lung cancer. “By the Bantz, Lenora “Lolly” Carpluk, Anchorage,AK99501 time they found the cancer, it was al- Keith Hamilton and Fred Villa to the  ready too late,” says Ahkinga. Also, Advisory Task Force on Higher Ed- Applicationsareavailableonlineatwww.nsedc.com in the fall of 1998, six passengers in ucation and Career Readiness. a boat presumably drowned since the I’d like to commend Lolly AdditionalContactInformation: boat has never been found and the Carpluk, who is originally from passengers never made it from Wales Mountain Village and now lives in RoyAshenfelter,CommunityDevelopmentCoordinator to Little Diomede. Ahkinga herself Fairbanks. Carpluk is the coordina- [email protected]or888Ͳ650Ͳ247 is away from the island and says she tor of the Alaska Native Teacher  and her family probably won’t be Preparation Project at UAF. She GalsyAshenfelter,CommunityBenefitsSpecialist able to go back to Diomede from served as director of the Future [email protected]or800Ͳ650Ͳ2248 Wales until October if passenger Teachers of Alaska Program for the service does start.  University of Alaska and instructed PaulIvanoffIII,CommunityBenefitsDirector Meanwhile, we are hopeful the the Upward Bound Yup’ik Language community will have reliable and [email protected],800Ͳ385Ͳ3190

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Week ending 9/20 tions of probation. State of Alaska v. Nimeron Mike (5/17/76); Notice of Dismissal; Charge Civil State of Alaska v. Patrick Omiak Jr. (3/17/82); 2NO-10-485CR Count 2: In- 001: Assault 4º; Filed by the DAs Office 8/16/10. FIA Card Services, N.A. vs. Nagaruk, Rodney P.; Debt - District Court troduce Alcohol to Licensed Premises; Date of offense: 8/14/10; Any State of Alaska v. Roy Turner (3/23/91); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: In the Matter of: Mork, Alex Quinn New Name: Bahnke, Alex Quinn; appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 15 days, 15 days sus- Assault 4º; Filed by the DAs Office 8/16/10. Change of Name of Minor pended; Probation for 6 months (date of judgment: 8/14/10), subject State of Alaska v. Delia Oozevaseuk (3/28/58); Order to Modify or Revoke Small Claims to the following conditions, same as count 1. Probation; ATN: 110129148; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- No current Small Claims on file State of Alaska v. Susan Dexter (7/20/80); Disorderly Conduct; Date of of- pended jail term revoked and imposed: 30 days, remanded into cus- fense: 8/12/10; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 7 tody; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 7 days shall be served with de- judgment remain in effect. Week ending 8/20 fendant reporting to AMCC by 8/17/10 not later than 7pm; Jail Sur- State of Alaska v. Justina Pete (6/27/67); Criminal Trespass 1º; Date of State of Alaska v. Patrick Omiak Jr. (3/17/82); 2NO-10-485CR Count 1: charge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs offense: 8/14/10; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; Drunken Person on Licensed Premises; Date of offense: 8/14/10; Any Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 3 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 3 days shall be served with de- appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 15 days, 15 days sus- through this court within 10 days. fendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; pended; Consecutive to count 2; Forfeit alcohol to State; Jail Surcharge: State of Alaska v. Floyd Crumbley (6/28/58); Order to Modify or Revoke Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Po- $150 with $50 suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs Col- Probation; ATN: 110006226; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- lice Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days. lections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 pended jail term revoked and imposed: 60 days, remanded into cus- State of Alaska v. Jessica Ivanoff (5/7/82); Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- through this court within 10 days; Probation for 6 months (date of judg- tody; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original bation; ATN: 110001087; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended ment: 8/14/10); Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines judgment remain in effect. jail term revoked and imposed: 10 days, shall report to AMCC not later stated; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume State of Alaska v. Daniel D. Johnson (10/7/63); Order to Modify or Revoke than 7pm on 9/21/10; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the alcohol, nor enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Probation; ATN: 110129121; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- AGs office, Anchorage. Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of any peace officer for pended jail term revoked and imposed: 2 days; All other terms and con- alcohol; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these condi- ditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect.

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