City Loans NJUS $2.2 Million with Strings Attached by Sandra L

Photo by Corey Erikson WORKING UP THE BRACKET - Nome wrestler Leif Erikson, right, used three pins to work his way to the championship match of the 138-pound weight class at the ACS Wrestling Invitational meet last weekend. See story on page 8.

VOLUME CXIV NO. 45 November 6, 2014

City loans NJUS $2.2 million with strings attached By Sandra L. Medearis from the City savings account to money already spent on utility work In discussions between the utility bursement from the state or federal The Nome City Council told the cover a construction funding short- had put a strain on operating funds board and council members, NJUS granting agency, meaning NJUS has administration to keep utility fi- fall that has stressed operating funds. and left NJUS having to pass the hat. decided to take a loan from the City to front the money for the project. nances under surveillance after they In a joint work session on Oct. 29, Because of the drag in getting re- at 2.5 percent interest. According to discussions on Oct. agreed to give Nome Joint Utility the public learned that delays in fil- placement money, NJUS was left The Council met immediately 29 and pointed out by an auditor sev- Systems a direct loan of $2.2 million ing for grant reimbursement for without money for current projects. after the session and approved the re- eral months ago, paperwork for request. imbursement was not filed promptly The situation came to a head when in some cases. Wells Fargo turned down an NJUS John K. Handeland, utility man- application for a line of credit unless ager, attributed late filings to paper- NJUS put up collateral. work requirements and to turnover For years, NJUS has been suc- and shortages in staff at the granting cessful in securing grants plus loans agencies. for construction work. NJUS has recently rehired Mike However, the utility, in most Cusack as full-time chief financial cases, has to spend its money to do continued on page 4 the work and then receive reim- Early election results: Ballot measures pass Young re-elected, Begich out, gover- nor’s race too tight to call By Diana Haecker ing, Foster had 97 percent of the A few hours after the polls closed vote. on election day, preliminary unoffi- In Senate District T, Democrat cial elections results revealed that Donnie Olson also ran unopposed, Democrat Mark Begich may have with 97.2 percent of the vote. lost his U.S. Senate seat to Republi- There were three ballot measures can challenger Dan Sullivan. in front of the voters. With 325 out of 441 districts re- Early results indicate that all bal- porting on Tuesday night, it seemed lot measures passed. Ballot measure that U.S. Representative Don Young 2 aims to allow the use, purchase and maintained a lead over Democratic sale of recreational marijuana in challenger Forrest Dunbar. Alaska for those aged 21 or older. It On election night, the race for now allows the state to tax and reg- Governor was too tight to call. The ulate the production, sale and use of Unity ticket consisting of Independ- marijuana in Alaska. ent candidate Bill Walker and De- Ballot measure 3 also passed. It mocrat Byron Mallott seemed to will raise Alaska’s minimum wage have a lead over incumbent Gover- from $7.75 per hour to $8.75 per nor Sean Parnell and his running hour in 2015 and to $9.75 per hour mate Dan Sullivan. as of January 1, 2016. As of Tuesday night, Walker/Mal- A measure to protect Bristol Bay Photo by Nils Hahn lott had 47.72 percent of the also passed. TRICK OR TREAT— Despite stiff cold winds, trick or treaters went door to door in Icy View to amass vote,with Parnell/Sullivan showing The measure now requires the large amounts of candy on Oct. 31. Shown here are Brunhilde, a.k.a. Angela Hansen, Spanish Dancer 46.84 percent of the vote. legislature to approve future large- Clara Hansen, Jenae Matson dressed as a Russian woman, English equestrian Mia Cresswell and Pump- In House District 39, Democrat scale metallic sulfide mines in the kin man Luke Hansen. Neal Foster ran unopposed. With Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve by half of the district’s precincts report- passing a law. Pilgrim Hot Springs: Power for Nome remains questionable

By Diana Haecker and heat to produce two megawatts diameter production, which was applications at levels similar to what Test results from a large diameter of energy to feed into Nome’s power flow-tested in September 2014. has been developed at Chena Hot well at Pilgrim Hot Springs indicate system. The test results are not con- “This was the first time that con- Springs in Alaska.” that the well can sustainably provide clusive, but the next steps are no trolled flow rates greater than the The researchers said output from On the Web: thermal fluid for onsite power gener- longer up to ACEP to further re- naturally occurring artesian rates this well exceeded initial expecta- ation and heating applications, says search. were sustained and measured,” said tions. However, they cannot defini- www.nomenugget.net a report from the Alaska Center for ACEP has led an extensive geot- the report. “Downhole temperatures tively confirm the ability of the E-mail: Energy and Power released last Fri- hermal exploration effort at Pilgrim and pressures were measured while resource to sustainably generate day. For power generation to feed Hot Springs between 2010 and 2014. the well was flowing at 60 gal/min, more than two Megawatts for export [email protected] into the Nome power grid, more tests In order to understand the geother- and while the well was pumped at to Nome because the fluid was pro- need to be done. mal dynamics, where the hot water 172 gal/min and 300 gal/min. The duced from the shallower portion of Since 2010, the Alaska Center for source is and if there is enough in the pressure changes that were measured the aquifer, and not directly above Energy and Power has been investi- aquifer to sustainably feed into a have led researchers to conclude that the upflow zone. “We have recom- gating whether or not the hot springs power grid, ACEP researchers have the well has the ability to sustainably mended drilling an additional gradi- at Pilgrim, about 40 miles north of conducted a variety of geophysical provide thermal fluid for on-site Nome, could provide enough volume surveys. Last fall, they drilled a large power generation and district heating continued on page 16 2 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2014OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Nome Beltz Junior/Senior High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll, 2014 – 2015

7th Grade Daynon Medlin Courtney Payne Jillian Stettenbenz Jeremy Knudsen Tate Coler Students with at least a Elden Cross Caelin Olanna Emily Pomrenke John Tidwell Rayne Lie Jason Gilder cumulative 3.0 (B), no KYLIE EVANS Devan Otton KATHERINE SCOTT Zachary Tozier Jayme Morgan John Habros grade lower than a C, and JOSIAH FAST Kelby Popiel Bianca Trowbridge Anna Marie Motis DANIEL HEAD at least 4 classes Shaylee Felicetty-Ka- Cortny Provost Donald Smith Jadyn Otton Oliver Hoogendorn Bolded CAPITALIZED cena Kyle Reynolds Sierra Tucker 11th Grade TAMARA SPIVEY ALEXIS HUTSON names signify a 4.0 aver- Renee Gandia TERI RUUD John Wade Allaryce Agloinga TEHYA TUCKER Sara Iyapana age. Galen Gologergen Ian Smith Jamie Yi Tanis Bjorgen Kailey Witrosky Jacalyn Morgan CELINA HABROS Nicholas Tocktoo Ashton Brashier Cody Mork Marilena Koozaata ABIGAIL TOZIER Christine Buffas 12th Grade Gabriel Smith Maya Kralik 10th Grade Samuel Cross Matthew Appolloni JANE TIDWELL Kelly Lyon Boluwatife Ayowole- Leif Erikson Nathaniel Appolloni JANNELLE TROW- Ashleigh Minix 9th Grade Obi James Horner Isaiah Baker BRIDGE Naomi Minix Timothy Bloodgood Joshua Bourdon Nolan Horner Emery Booshu Cydney West Steven Oquilluk Taeler Brunette Tatiana Chanar Ethan Kelso Alyssa Bushey Marcos Ornelas Kurtis Bushey Kimberly Clark Autumn Osborne Maya Coler Megan Contreras ANNA PETERSON Annalise Contreras Kevin Green Katelyn Tocktoo Dylon Crowe William Herzner Shayna Warnke-Green Keon Evans Wilson Hoogendorn A Look at the Past Randel Iyatunguk Sonja Hukill 8th Grade Julie Jackson Savanna Kayouktuk AYOMIDE AYOWOLE- Edward Kakaruk Ethan McDaniel OBI KATIE KELSO Kyrie Milline-Cardenas Caleb Evatt Joseph Kinneen Audra Murdock Athena Hall Robert Koezuna Skylyr OʼConnor Liam Hukill Trisha Llesis Ivory Okleasik Ashlynn Kowchee HARRISON MOORE Erica Outwater Cameron Kunnuk Kelsi Sherman Letters Dear Editor: garbage. Thank you for working in I appreciate the professionals of all kinds of weather, at all hours. Anderson Services for doing such an Spruce Lynch excellent job in keeping Nome Nome, AK 99762 clean. Thanks for picking up our

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Tank ʻem Medical workers, doctors, nurses ands emergency personnel should not have to be attacked, kicked, bitten and spat upon by people they are trying to help. Patients with real emergency issues should not have to have their care jeopardized by an out of control Photo courtesy of Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum drunk or druggie. ENERGY FOR PILGRIM HOT SPRINGS— Photographer F. H. Nowell photographed a cabbage patch at The drug abusers and inebriates need to be placed in a safe hold- Kuzgamapa Hot Springs on July 11, 1907. More than 100 years later, researchers are trying to harness the hot ing facility where they can be brought under control before getting springs energy to generate power for Nome. Recent results indicate that there is enough power to support in- medical attention. Once they are medically cleared, they can be frastructure at Pilgrim Hot Springs, but geothermal energy for Nome might be still a pie-in-the-sky scenario. hauled off to jail. If any medical personnel are injured, there should be automatic criminal charges with money removed from the crimi- nalʼs or their familyʼs PFD check and awarded to the victims of the drunken aggression. There is no reason to tolerate violent, rude, crude behavior toward Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) folks who provide medical care. A safety holding facility is in order to High High Low Low be funded by the clientele who need to use it. No excuses. Date Day Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide —N.L.M. — 6 Th 327am +1.4 430pm +1.3 958am +0.2 1001pm +0.4 7 Fr 409am +1.4 528pm +1.3 1050am +0.1 1049pm +0.5 8 Sa 451am +1.4 624pm +1.3 1140am 0.0 1136pm +0.6 9 Su 534am +1.4 717pm +1.3 1228pm 0.0 Illegitimus non carborundum 10 Mo 619am +1.4 810pm +1.3 1223am +0.7 116pm 0.0 11 Tu 707am +1.3 901pm +1.3 113am +0.7 205pm 0.0 12 We 759am +1.3 953pm +1.3 206am +0.8 253pm 0.0 Daily variations in sea level due to local meteorological conditions cannot be predicted and may significantly effect the observed tides in this area. All times are listed in Local Standard Time. All heights are in feet referenced to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). Member of: Alaska Newspaper Association, National Newspaper Association P.O. Box 610 - Nome Alaska, 99762 (907) 443-5235 fax (907) 443-5112 Weather Statistics e-mail: [email protected] ads: [email protected] Sunrise 11/06/14 10:05 a.m. High Temp +33 10/28/14 National Weather classified and legal ads: [email protected] 11/12/14 10:25 a.m. Low Temp +8 11/02/14 Service Peak Wind 38 mph, NE, 11/01/14 subscriptions: [email protected] Nome, Alaska Sunset 11/06/14 5:25 p.m. Precip. to Date 12.23” (907) 443-2321 Normal 14.60” Nancy McGuire editor and publisher 11/12/14 5:06 p.m. 1-800-472-0391 [email protected] Diana Haecker staff reporter [email protected] Kristine McRae education reporter Laurie McNicholas reporter at large Sarah Miller reporter at large Nils Hahn advertising manager [email protected] Keith Conger sports/photography Peggy Fagerstrom photography For photo copies: [email protected] Nikolai Ivanoff photography Gloria Karmun production SEND photos to [email protected] Get all of your local, regional and statewide news from us.

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Not published the last week of December THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2014 3 Strait Action Bering Sea Alliance trained located in Anchorage. port of Dutch Harbor led the nation green light to proceed test drilling for as improved information about regional oil spill responders According to a press release from with the highest amount of seafood oil. where industry operators are likely to The Bering Sea Alliance, LLC and BSA, the commitment to effective landed, primarily walleye pollock. BOEM prepared the draft SEIS focus their development activities. UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC OSR training is “one small step to- Dutch Harbor fishers landed 753 after an April 24 remand order of the Earlier this year, Interior’s Bureau teamed up to develop a program for wards building capacity within the million pounds valued at $197 mil- U.S. District Court for the District of of Safety and Environmental En- emergency oil spill response, OSR coastal villages of Alaska to better lion. Alaska. The original EIS for Lease forcement issued a suspension of op- for short, in the Bering Strait region. safeguard valuable marine resources Marine aquaculture production in Sale 193 was published in 2007 and erations for all Chukchi leases issued Basic OSR training including and the region’s subsistence way of the U.S. has been increasing steadily the sale was conducted in 2008. A in Lease Sale 193, which stops the Hazardous Waste Operations, was life.” in recent years, about 10 percent a federal appeals court ruled that the lease term from running while provided to over 40 residents of year from 2008 to 2012, the latest government prepared a flawed envi- BOEM completes this supplemental Gambell, Nome, Saint Michael, Un- NOAA report finds 2013 figures available. The top U.S. ma- ronmental review before selling $2.7 environmental review. The suspen- alakleet, and Wales. These residents U.S. seafood landings and rine aquaculture species are oysters billion in Chukchi leases, with Royal sion remains in effect until BOEM are all BSA on-call employees and value increased from 2012 ($136 million), clams ($99 million) Dutch Shell as the leading bidder. completes its environmental review, now have the requisite training and In its 2013 annual report, Fisheries and Atlantic salmon ($77 million). A press release said BOEM used as directed by the court. certification to be first responders. of the United States 2013, released The report also shows that the av- the best available science and The Draft Supplemental EIS will Both BSA and UIC ARS are last week, NOAA Fisheries an- erage American ate 14.5 pounds of worked in close consultation with be published in the Federal Register preparing to provide additional OSR nounced that U.S. fishermen landed fish and shellfish in 2013, essentially Alaska Native tribes, federal partner on Friday, Nov. 7, followed by a 45- training to select BSA employees 9.9 billion pounds of fish and shell- unchanged from 2012. agencies, state and local govern- day public comment period. The and other UIC ARS village response fish, an increase of 245 million ments, stakeholders and the public. public hearings will be held on Nov. team members from several villages pounds from 2012. Valued at $5.5 BOEM releases revised BOEM predicts a higher explo- 17 in Kotzebue, on Nov. 18 in Pt. of the North Slope Borough. The ad- billion, these landings represent an analysis for Chukchi Sea Oil ration and production scenario than Hope, on Nov. 19 in Pt. Lay, on Nov. ditional OSR training, named Oil increase of $388 million from 2012. and Gas Lease Sale previous analyses, based on a better 20 in Wainwright, on Dec.1 in An- Spill Response Academy, will in- While national total of fish and Last week, the Bureau of Ocean understanding about existing geo- chorage, on Dec. 3 in Barrow and on clude learning enhanced response shellfish landings remained about the Energy Management (BOEM) re- logic structures in the region as well Dec. 4 in Fairbanks. techniques, proper equipment selec- same, total landings of wild salmon leased the Draft Supplemental Envi- tion, and supervisory requirements. topped one billion pounds, setting a ronmental Impact Statement, SEIS Clarification The inaugural Oil Spill Response new record, up 68 percent from for short, for Chukchi Sea Outer In last week’s Nome Nugget, the caption for the photo showing Selina Academy will be held in early No- 2012. The report also shows that for Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Everson at the Alaska Native Language bill signing attributed the wrong vember 2014, at UIC ARS’s facilities the 17th consecutive year, the Alaska Sale 193, which may give Shell the language to her. Everson, 86, spoke in Tlingit, not Haida. UA museum collaborator under COMMUNITY CALENDAR investigation for bird smuggling By Jeff Richardson Steward declined to comment on the spokeswoman Marmian Grimes said Thursday, November 6 Fairbanks Daily News Miner search, citing an ongoing investiga- Springer has been affiliated with the *US Dept. Energy - Kawerak Boardroom FAIRBANKS— A longtime con- tion. UA museum since the 1950s. His Stakeholder Outreach Meeting 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Tribal Consultation 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. tributor of ornithology specimens to Springer has worked closely with name was removed from the UA per- *Lunch Laps Pool 11:45a.m. - 1:15 p.m. the University of Alaska Museum of the UA museum since the 1950s, mit when UAF learned of the inves- *Weekly Women’s Circle Prematernal Home 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. the North is under investigation for traveling the world to collect a vari- *PM Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. tigation, she said. *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. allegedly smuggling birds to add to ety of bird species. Until Oct. 11, he She didn’t know how many bird *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. his vast private collection. was listed on the museum’s Migra- specimens he had imported on the *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. *Thrift Shop Methodist Church 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Heinrich “Henry” Springer, 78, a tory Bird Import/Export Permit, museum’s behalf but said his work *Native Games Nome Rec Center 8:15 p.m. -10:00 p.m. renowned Alaska bird researcher, which allows him to import birds on has been prolific. had his home searched by the U.S. the museum’s behalf to use as re- “He’s been a longstanding con- Fish and Wildlife Service in early search specimens. tributor to the museum’s collection,” Friday, November 7 October to look for illegal specimens In a 41-page search warrant appli- Grimes said. *Western Conference Region- Nome-Beltz Gym Nome-Beltz First Match 1:30 p.m. and records. According to court doc- cation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife agents The University of Alaska Board of Championship Match 8:00 p.m. uments, it capped more than three say they are investigating whether Regents named the museum’s or- *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. years of investigation into alleged Springer used the museum’s permit nithology lab after Springer in 2008. *AM Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. smuggling operations by Springer, a to illegally smuggle specimens for In a UAF news release marking that *Open Bowling Nome Rec Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. former Alaska Board of Game chair- his private collection, which includes occasion, museum bird curator *Drop-in Soccer (15+) Nome Rec Center 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. man and state legislator. more than 5,000 birds. According to Kevin Winker praised Springer as “a *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. No charges have been filed since the application, that includes at least classic 19th century naturalist” and the search warrant was conducted at 48 specimens he allegedly purchased an expert on international permitting. Saturday, November 8 Springer’s Anchorage home on Oct. in violation of the Migratory Bird Gov. Steve Cowper appointed 7. Federal agents seized about 50 Treaty Act, which prohibits the im- Springer to the Alaska Board of *Western Conference Region- Nome-Beltz Gym 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. bird specimens and a variety of Volleyball Tournament portation of protected birds. Game in 1989, and his three-year *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. paper and electronic records, ac- An Anchorage attorney represent- term included time as the board’s cording to property receipts filed ing Springer didn’t respond to a re- chairman. He also served in the state after the search was conducted. quest for comment on Friday. House, representing Nome as a De- Sunday, November 9 Assistant U.S. Attorney Aunnie University of Alaska Fairbanks continued on page 4 *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. *Open Swim Pool 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. *Family Swim Pool 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Breakfast menu items, Located on east Front Monday, November 10 but not limited to: Street across from *Pick-up Basketball Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. *AM Lap Swim Pool 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. •English Muffins *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon National Guard Armory *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. •Cinnamon Rolls *Tae Kwon Do Nome Rec Center 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. •Hashbrowns *Nome Common Council City Hall 7:00 p.m. Take Out *AA Meeting Lutheran Church(rear) 8:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Orders Tuesday, November 11 weekdays & weekends *Lunch Laps Pool 11:45a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 443-8100 *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Strength Training Nome Rec Center 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. *PM Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *Nome Food Bank Bering & Seppala 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Subway Daily Specials *Nome Planning Commission City Hall 6:00 p.m. Subway Daily Specials *Open Swim Pool 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *AA Meeting Airport Pizza (upstairs) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday — B.M.T. 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Port of Nome, state, and various Finances Director Julie Liew NJUS board members agreed that By Diana Haecker tially Bey didn’t see the cause of the other smaller billable services. He voiced alarm at the situation, ob- the transactions between utility and On Saturday, Oct. 25, a lone dog’s barking but then noticed a has also stepped up monthly utility serving that the City’s credit rating the City should be open and trans- musk ox bull injured two members musk ox standing in the midst of the billing collections, Handeland said. could be affected by the bank’s de- parent and observed that the utility’s of Nome musher Kirsten Bey’s dog willow brush next to her dog yard. NJUS has, also for years, enjoyed nial. books had always been open to the team kennel. “It was just standing there. I a revolving line of credit with Wells She had looked at revenue expen- City. The dogs, a male named “Var- thought, oh, this is bad,” Bey told Fargo for grant anticipation for con- ditures for 2013 and part of 2014 and City staff will monitor grants re- den” and a female named “Q”, were the Nome Nugget. She immediately struction projects. For several proj- had concerns, Liew said. One was imbursements and loan repayments. severely injured and had to be flown began moving the dogs closest to the ects in the past couple of years, the that it appeared that some grants had The financial crunch NJUS is ex- to an Anchorage 24/7 emergency an- brush into the dog shop. line was set at $10 million, which ex- been overspent. She suggested that periencing emphasized the utility’s imal hospital, where they underwent Then she called the Nome Police pired at the end of 2013. For months; the City and NJUS combine ac- need for a rates analyst to look at surgeries. Both survived and are re- Department. According to Bey, a NJUS has been in discussions with counting systems. current electrical rates to customers covering from their injuries. NPD officer came quickly but when Wells Fargo to renew the line of Part of the situation was beyond that had not been revised since the Kirsten Bey keeps her sled dog he saw the musk ox, he wasn’t sure credit for $4 million. No dice, said NJUS control, Handeland said. mid-1990s, said Handeland. NJUS team at a kennel located next to the what the best course of action would Wells Fargo, until the existing line of “It is an unfortunate situation for recently adjusted water and sewer Nome-Beltz Highway. When she be. The officer called the dispatcher $10 million was paid off, according which we have to work on a solution. rates upward. Energy generated from drove from her home to the kennel for additional assistance; an Alaska to Handeland. It is not time to jump out of the boat wind turbines has cut fuel require- at 9 a.m. everything seemed fine at State Trooper arrived on scene to “We have been reimbursed and but to bail harder and harder,” he ments, but does not affect fixed the dog yard. She let 15-year old dog help out. According to the Alaska paid down the majority of the line: said. “We want to get this behind us costs, Handeland said. Varden out of the barn, where he Dept. of Fish and Game office in balance was $8.25 million at the be- as quickly as we can.” Revenue from electrical power spends the night, and began prepar- Nome, no ADF&G official was ginning of the year, as of September The utility is part of the City but sales has been falling for various rea- ing the morning feeding in the adja- called to respond to this incident. $805,700 and as of October, the re- maintains its own budget and finan- sons. Energy conservation by cent house that functions as a dog The NPD officer moved his vehicle maining balance is $292,290,” Han- cial records. Handeland estimated ratepayers and reductions in usage shop. closer to the brush, shone lights at deland said in a statement. the utility would need the loan’s final by Rock Creek Mine, for example, “Suddenly I heard a big ruckus in the musk ox and ran the siren. Bey He anticipated the final payment pay-off to come due July 15 next affect the utility’s ability to meet op- the dog yard, but that’s not unusual said, the trooper added to the noise will be covered by a final billing due year. erating costs. as the dogs sometimes bark when a and tried pepper spray but the musk from state Dept. of Transportation Council members voiced a desire “I would raise the rates now and fox runs by or a person walks along ox was not fazed by these efforts to for utility location, bringing the to not have the credit line open- then have a rate study,” Andersen the bike path,” Bey said. The yard encourage him to leave the site. credit line to zero this month. ended. said. He had realized the need in dis- quieted down so Bey went outside Eventually, the bull walked off. Without a line of credit during City Manager Josie Bahnke cussions with Handeland, and could with the food buckets to begin the With the musk ox gone, Bey dis- construction activity, NJUS has had wanted it made clear that the money see a hike of three cents a kilowatt. morning feeding. That’s when she covered her female dog Q hiding in to dip into operating funds to meet the City was loaning NJUS came out That would add $15 on a usage of noticed that something was wrong her dog house. The musk ox had payments it could not delay on grant of a savings account securing the 500 kwh per month. Power Cost with Varden. “He had a rip in the ripped into her groin and there were activity—payroll, supplies and serv- City’s self insurance and money kept Equalization funds meant to bring shoulder. It wasn’t bleeding much big tears in her skin. Bey assessed ices—resulting in making requests to as backup for the state Professional down rates when high-energy costs and I thought it was weird that one the damage and decided to take her delay some Wells Fargo fuel pay- Employees Retirement System affect the first 500 kwh on monthly of my dogs would’ve bitten him,” two sled dogs to Anchorage that ments and to some vendors. (PERS). bills. Bey said. After she was done feed- night for emergency treatment. The During a meeting late last month Councilman Stan Andersen “Before we raise rates, I want to ing, one of her dogs began barking dogs had shared many miles of trail with Wells Fargo’s local staff and wanted the Council to keep tabs on do everything to cut costs, “ said Carl intently at the willow brush on the with Bey, including Bey’s participa- Anchorage credit managers, NJUS utility financial operations. That in- Emmons, utility board member. “We west side of the dog yard. Toward tion in the 2008 100th anniversary of staff and NJUS Board Vice Chair cluded a look at the 2013-2014 pay- have an obligation to do that.” the west side, the yard is surrounded the All Alaska Sweepstakes. Bey Carl Emmons discussed NJUS oper- roll figures, accounts payable and Utility board president Berda Wil- by thick willows and a steep drop off boarded the night flight to Anchor- ations, grants and finances. Wells receivable, utility construction costs, son agreed. “We need to clean our to Bourbon Creek. Fargo stated NJUS would have to revenues and expenses, and grants own house first,” she said. It was still dark outside so ini- continued on page 5 and loans information. • Springer continued from page 3 Springer also reportedly told Start your Career with mocrat from 1987 to 1988. agents he had bribed a Mexican cus- The search warrant application toms official who seemed to dis- states that Springer “has a history of cover that a turkey skin had been Norton Sound importing bird specimens in viola- stuffed with bird specimens that tion of federal law.” In 2001 and were illegal to import. Springer also 2002, he was found to have imported allegedly boasted that he and a friend Health Corporation migratory birds without permits and had gone on a hunting trip to Peru had two separate violations again in and smuggled dozens of prohibited 2009, according to the warrant ap- specimens back into the U.S. plication. All of the birds were for- He reportedly told an undercover feited to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife agent that unorganized Peruvian of- Funding Available for Beneficiary Students Service over Springer’s objections. ficials “don’t even know what’s The search warrant application in- going on. They’re so rare down dicates that federal agents have in- there, they don’t even know yet. Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) has funding available to vestigated Springer in the current We’re not even on the radar screen.” support beneficiary students from the region who have been accepted case since January 2011. Springer also reportedly stated During a tour of his collection as last February that he was about to into a healthcare program of study or higher education degree program the investigation occurred, Springer bring about 150 birds back from to qualify them for a position with NSHC. reportedly pointed out a threatened Germany, saying “if they’re problem Steller’s eider to an undercover birds, I just give them a new name.” NSHC will fund a defined amount to assist with the final two years of agent, saying he shot the bird during Grimes said she didn’t know the degree program. Graduates must fulfill a two-year work agreement. a hunting trip to Nome. He said his whether the UA museum’s migratory “scheme” is to leave illegal birds un- bird permit may be affected by the labeled to emphasize that “I know investigation. She said UAF has co- For more details and to apply anytime: please call Belinda Mattingley, nothing,” according to quotes in the operated with federal agents. court documents. “We don’t have any information NSHC education coordinator, at “It must have been illegal, be- to indicate we’re the focus of the in- 443-4508 or by email at: cause I don’t put a label on it,” he vestigation,” she said. said, according to the warrant appli- Reprinted with permission from [email protected]. cation. the Fairbanks Daily News Miner.

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Schneider. level instruction through the Health College plans are down the road a At a recent class, the students Careers class that is being offered for bit, said Horton. heard a presentation about commu- dual credit through Northwest Cam- Other opportunities provided nication from hospital vice president pus. through the course include a trip to Hofstetter, who described the impor- Taught by Rhonda Schneider and the CERNER conference, along with tance of communicating appropri- Phil Hofstetter of NSHC, the course other NSHC staff in Kansas City, for ately in all forms, verbal, non-verbal, is offered at the high school. It pro- essay winner and student Jacqueline written, and electronic, a form espe- vides students with two college cred- Morgan. CERNER is the company cially relevant to this generation. its as well as certification in that developed the EHR system used “How you articulate yourself is cru- CPR/First Aid. It is intended to pro- by NSHC for patient records. Mor- cial and it starts now. There is an vide high schoolers with an intro- gan will attend seminars that show- electronic record of every email or duction to the wide range of case the use of technology in health text you send,” he explained to stu- possibilities in health careers and op- care. dents. “The spotlight is on you, es- portunities available here in Nome. “Students are getting hands on pecially if you are in a higher level “The focus for this cohort has been training in this course,” said Schnei- position in your profession. You the hospital’s implementation of der. “They’ve handled live organs need to be aware of your actions, electronic health records,” explained such as a moose heart and lungs. your presentation, your behavior, Schneider. “This is a unique, one- They’re learning to take vitals, and your professionalism, and your at- time event that helps students under- they did this year’s hearing screen- tention, or inattention as the case stand the future of technology in ings at the elementary school.” may be.” Hofstetter made the pres- Photo by Rhonda Schneider health care.” The class has been vis- The course assignments include entation engaging to students by HANDS-ON LEARNING—High school students at Nome-Beltz are re- ited by guest speakers who have group projects and presentations, in sharing personal experiences and pit- ceiving a taste of college-level instruction through the Health Careers traveled to Nome to support the hos- which students are assigned co- falls in communication. The impor- class. pital’s transition to a fully electronic workers. tance of strong communication in the munity services for patients. “You that supports the patient and family system, as well as by regular hospital “In real life, you don’t get to pick delivery of health care was the take- never know where your work will is essential. Students learned that a employees in every aspect of the your co-workers,” said Schneider. away for students in this course. lead you, so you have to be open,” medical social worker is the go-to re- hospital’s operation, from direct pa- “This way, students learn to work “The information you are giving to described Schultz of her profession. source person that is sought out tient care to specialized therapy, with kids they may not know very patients is so important. This is “As a social worker, I interact with when patients need support and serv- from physical plant maintenance, to well. You see different leaders about their health, disease, education every aspect of the hospital- inpa- ices outside of the hospital. “She’s finance and legal operations. emerge.” of their treatment. You need to be tient and outpatient care, long term the one we rely on for all of the Schneider and Hofstetter are enthu- In order to earn the college-level accurate, and appropriate in showing care, law enforcement, advocacy, the tough stuff at the hospital,” com- siastic about the course and its mu- credits offered by the course, stu- empathy and sympathy. You need to court system.” mented Hofstetter. tual potential for students and for dents are held to college-level stan- know your patient’s background and Schultz presented the training and Visits such as Schultz’s are eye- NSHC. “I’m really enjoying it,” said dards. adjust your communication appro- degrees required for medical social opening to students, who may not Hofstetter. “One of our goals is to “Students are graded on complet- priately. People in health care fields work, but focused on the variety of have any knowledge or first-hand ex- grow our own employees and this is ing their assignments on time, at- have to know the information and duties that the profession can come perience of hospital personnel other one way to do it. We can provide the tending class regularly, and on practice their communication skills. to encompass. “It all depends on the than the receptionists, nurses, and students with exposure and opportu- participation. There are no excep- What you do or say, versus the other needs. You have to look at the whole physicians they encounter in the nities to any career path they want to tions given, not even for absences person’s perception of that, can be patient and help them figure out clinic. The Health Careers course take.” excused by the high school. They really different.” what’s happening in their world, and provides students with a window into “It’s been really interesting,” said are expected to follow up on their Students also heard from NSHC how to make that work for their the hospital’s broad functions and student Bethany Horton, a junior in- own missing assignments and to ask social worker Christine Schultz. health. It’s important to be flexible. services, and helps them direct their terested in becoming a dental hy- for information they might miss if Schultz also functions as a hospital Your job duties may not match your goals and interests into areas they gienist or dental therapist. “I like they are absent from class,” said administrator, coordinating spiritual job description, especially in a rural may not have imagined as careers for hearing all the people talking about Schneider. support, medical social work serv- area like this where resources are themselves. “It’s so energizing for their careers, their love for their jobs, About half of the students en- ices, organizing language inter- limited.” Creativity in identifying us too,” said Schneider. “This is one and how they got there.” Horton will rolled in the class are already de- preters, the patient and family the resources that can be used to fill of the best parts of my job.” participate in a summer internship at cided on their career paths in the lodging system, and referrals to com- a need weaving together a system Homeschoolers participate in moose heart dissection

By Sophia Hobbs there it is pumped through the pul- you rest making for a more satisfy- On Tuesday, October 21 two monary valve and into the pul- ing rest. groups of homeschoolers gathered at monary artery, which carries the Dr. Nagaruk explained that the the Health Aide Training building blood to the lungs. electrical impulses that make your with Dr. Nora Nagaruk for a moose The left side of the heart receives heart beat are sent from the Sinoatrial heart dissection. oxygenated blood into the left atrium node, which makes the atria contract, Dr. Nagaruk dissected the moose via the pulmonary veins. The blood and the Atrioventricular node, which heart to show us the four chambers is then pumped through the Mitral makes the ventricles contract. These of heart; the right atrium, the left valve into the left ventricle. From two nodes are known simply as the atrium, the right ventricle, and the there it is propelled through the aor- SA node in the AV node. First the SA left ventricle. First let’s talk about the tic valve into the aorta, and then to node fires its electrical charge which right side of the heart. The right side the rest of the body. is carried throughout the atria by spe- of the heart is the side that receives One very interesting thing about cial pathways. the deoxygenated blood. This blood the left side of the heart is that its When the charge hits the AV node is also called “venous blood”. muscle wall is thicker than the right it fires its charge which is conducted Venous blood carries the waste side of the heart. This is because it through the ventricles. The amount product carbon dioxide from the tis- has to pump a lot harder to make sure of time that it takes the SA node sues to the lungs to be exhaled. The that the oxygenated blood reaches charge to reach the AV node is about blood enters the heart through the the extremities of the body. The heart 50 milliseconds. Superior and Inferior Vena cavae, beats at about 72 beats per minute This was one of my favorite field which leads to the right atrium. when you are inactive. However, trips. I learned a lot and was amazed When the heart beats the blood is when you exercise, it temporarily in- to learn how my heart works. And it Photo by Rhonda Schneider then pumped through the Tricuspid creases your heart rate. But if you do was just cool to see and touch a BIG HEART— Dr. Nora Nagaruk leads homeschool students in a dis- valve into the right ventricle. From exercise it lowers the heart rate when moose heart. section of a moose heart. Attention Gold Miners! Get the Highest Prices for Your Gold, and Win a Trip to Hawaii for 2! For each regular gold refining lot brought to GRC, you will be entered in a drawing for a free all-expenses-paid 4 night trip to Waikiki, Hawaii in 2014. Enjoy the sights and smells of Oahu! Dine at a fine restaurant and surf the island at your leisure. The drawing will be at the Annual Nome GRC Miners Appreciation Dinner. Contest subject to rules. GRC gives back. What has the other guy done for you? Alaska’s GENERAL REFINING CORPORATION BSNC Building • 112 Front Street, Suite 109 Gold Reﬁ ning Nome, Alaska 99762 Ken 907-304-2175 • Fax 907-443-6469 Leader Toll Free 800-281-4133 • www.generalreﬁ ning.com

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Men and women gowiyi presented about Kawerak theme was “Get Up! Stand Up!” Six were separated and elders had a Wellness and its involvement within Mark A. Johnson, CPA Nome-Beltz Sr. High School stu- chance to share their wisdom, stories the school and community; Nome dents had the privilege to attend this and challenges with the younger Native Youth Leadership Organiza- annual event. The students were generation. In return, students asked tion and JROTC spoke about how For ALL your accounting needs! freshman Sierra Tucker, sophomores questions, learned and discussed they have been empowered to make Tim Bloodgood and Tatiana Chanar, challenges of their own to the elders. positive changes in the community junior Tehya Tucker and seniors Josh The youth also had a unique op- of Nome. Please call for an appointment. Gologregen and Jannelle Trow- portunity to be involved in the inner After the conference, Nome stu- bridge. workings of the conference. Through dents left energized and ready to The conference agenda had a va- the Young Masters of Ceremony pro- bring back what they had learned. • Business and personal income tax preparation riety of engaging activities for the gram, all of Nome’s students were “My eyes were opened to how im- and planning youth to attend. Also, there were able to introduce guest speakers and portant our connection is to elders many different dance groups, in- presenters during the main presenta- and how you become who you are • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services cluding the Ida’ina Dancers and tions. They also all took part in the and lead into who you want to be,” Ovluaq Dance group. Our students Young Ambassador’s program: Sierra said. “One thing I learned is • Financial statements proudly danced during the invita- being guides to workshops, serving the importance of having to talk to tional dances. Senator Lisa coffee and drinks and getting to each other and standing up for things Murkowski, Senator Mark Begich, know elders from all over Alaska. that are important and things you and Representative Don Young Several of our students were also in- want to see changed,” was Tehya’s spoke about the importance of get- terviewed for televison and various comment. Jannelle echoed that idea 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 ting involved in your agencies about the importance of the saying she learned the “importance (907) 443-5565 community. Other speakers pre- conference and what it meant to of connection and communication. sented on the importance of culture them. Every individual needs support. It’s and language. There were breakout To add a bonus to this wonderful about helping others discover their sessions by region. During the culturally-enriching experience, skills.” Tatiana enjoyed “not just a Bering Strait session, Tehya Tucker Nome youth were selected to present sense of being together but a sense was elected as the Bering Strait re- during a workshop session. Nome of being part of a community.” Josh gion’s student representative in the Youth: Standing Up for Healthy also learned a lot especially through planning of next year’s Elders and Communities was their presentation the elders “sharing their stories and NOME Youth Conference. title. During the presentation, the experiences.” IS School Board impressed with OUR HOME local youth leaders For all your flight and cargo needs, call your Nome Ravn Alaska office By Kristine McRae to be leaders.” activities taking place around the dis- The Nome Board of Education Marsha Sloan from Nome Eskimo trict. at 907-443-2414. met for its regular work session last Community shared a report in which Board member Jennifer Reader Tuesday, at which they were treated an outside evaluator reviewed the asked for clarification on the dis- to a presentation by five Nome-Beltz first year of classroom implementa- trict’s policy concerning lice. Ele- students who attended this year’s tion of the Alaska Native Education mentary school principal Paul Clark First Alaskans Elders and Youth con- Grant from the Department of Edu- was at the meeting and explained ference in Anchorage. cation. The report includes testing that if a case of lice is detected, the Tehya Tucker, Janelle Trowbridge, scores and will be used for planning school immediately contacts the par- Joshua Gologergon, Sierra Tucker, purposes to develop the program, ent to alert them. “It can be hard on and Tatiana Chanar talked about their Sloan said. kids, socially,” Clark said. “I’ve experiences sharing and learning Superintendant Steve Gast never seen a case where the parent with other youth leaders from around brought the NPS Strategic Plan to the hasn’t come right away to pick up the state. The youth talked about the board’s attention. “The last time we their child.” The board agreed to in- valuable sessions they attended, as did an official update was October of vestigate any necessary legality sur- well as the camaraderie and support last year,” Gast said. “We want to rounding the creation of a policy. “I they felt. “The overall experience spend some time talking about the would like to see a policy that ad- BOOK was beyond amazing,” Tatiana told future of the plan and whether we dresses the public health concern that the board. “We developed a connec- want to revise.” The board agreed would occur if we allow the ONLINE AT tion; in just a few days we became that the plan would likely need up- child/children to remain in school,” like family.” Joshua added, “Thank dating, and they would like it to re- Reader said. The next regular school you, to the community, for raising us flect all the recent and current board meeting is on November 11.

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By Kirsten Bey Madison Johnson, a freshman, Last weekend, two Nome-Beltz participated in her first high school swimmers, senior Lacy Erickson regional swim meet. She reports and freshman Madison Johnson, that she was very nervous, but not traveled to Fairbanks to participate so nervous to false start. Madison in the regional swim meet. Nome finished 15th in the 50-yard is in Region Six in which all re- freestyle event. She finished the gion high schools compete against 100-yard breaststroke event in each other, regardless of size. In 10th place, doing well enough to this case, the Nome swimmers swim in the finals of that event. competed with swimmers from the much bigger schools in the Fair- Only a very small number of banks area.. swimmers were on the Nome team this year. Because each was at a Lacy Erickson finished 9th different level of competition, each overall in the 50-yard freestyle had to be self motivated to suc- event. After the preliminary ceed, training with no team level events, she was in 10th place and competitors on a day to day basis. even bettered her performance in The members of the high school the final event. In the 100-yard swim team demonstrated good freestyle event, Erickson moved personal discipline and worked up from 8th position to 7th posi- hard this year. tion during the course of the competition. This marked a good end to her high school swimming career. Photo by Janeen Sullivan OFF THE BLOCK (right)— Madison Johnson leaps off the block during swim practise. Nome volleyballers end regular season in second place

By Keith Conger ence champion Nanooks defeated the 1999 1A, 2A, 3A state tourna- too much firepower on Saturday, state 3A tournament. The larger On the final weekend before the Barrow earlier in the season 3-0 in ment. After a resounding 25-15 first beating the Warriors 3-0. Western Alaskan schools joined the Western Conference Championships, their only meeting. They are the sole set victory, in which senior Alyssa During the weekend, the Hutchin- rest of the Alaskan 3A schools in the Nome-Beltz volleyball team trav- team in conference to have beaten Bushey served 15 straight points, the son Hawks played the role of the cos- 2009. Barrow has earned one of the eled to Barrow hoping to present one the Huskies. The loss to Barrow on Nanooks were outscored in three of mopolitan distant cousins. The two qualification spots each year. last piece of evidence to gain the top Saturday, coupled with a win the pre- the next four sets. Nome girls were well acquainted The Whalers are guided by 13-year seed for the upcoming regional tour- vious day against the Warriors, left The Dillingham/Barrow contest with the Hawks, having lost to them veteran, and coaching legend, nament. They needed wins against the Nanooks with a 5-4 regular sea- was another rematch of former 1A, in a tough 2013 state tournament Seeseei Pili, who helped pilot the both the Whalers and the Bethel War- son conference record. A first round 2A, 3A state finalists. The Whalers match. The Hawks capped their first Whalers to four state championships riors. Nome’s only blemishes to rematch between the number two beat Dillingham for state titles in trip to the 3A state championships under the old format. Pili said by their conference record were three seed Nanooks and the number three both 2003 and 2005, and were able last year with a fourth place finish. email that she thinks her team is early season losses to the Kotzebue seed Whalers will take place next to beat the Wolverines this past This past weekend they did not lose peaking at the right time. Huskies. A 3-1 loss to the host Friday at 1:30 in the Nome-Beltz weekend, 3-0. a single set, taking home the first The Nome-Beltz volleyball girls Whalers on Saturday evening, how- gym. Dillingham’s decline in student place trophy. Nanooks’ coach Lucas have won the last two Western Con- ever, helped establish the final “order The tournament in Barrow had a population dropped them to 2A sta- Frost puts the Hawks in with the top ference tournaments. They will on the court.” volleyball family reunion appear- tus a few years ago. The Wolverines five toughest 3A schools in the state begin defense of their title in front of The number one seed was earned ance. Nome, Barrow, Bethel, and the have responded well to the change. this year. their home crowd on Friday at 1:30 by Kotzebue, which was idle last Dillingham Wolverines were all once They added a 2A state trophy in 2012 Frost said by email that Allaryce p. m. Kotzebue will play Bethel at weekend. The Huskies lofty 5-1 reg- members of the old 1A, 2A, 3A West to the 1A, 2A, 3A state champi- Agloinga and Kim Clark led the 3:00 p.m. The championship match ular season conference record helped state tournament structure. The four onships they earned in 2000 and Nanooks hitters in Barrow. He said will take place on Friday at 8:00 p.m. establish its place at the top. Kotze- teams combined for a total of eight 2004. the team is looking forward to play- The tournament follows a double- bue drew first round championship state titles during the 12 years of the Bethel was hoping to create a lit- ing in front of the home crowd next elimination format, and will have a match next weekend against the former tournament’s existence. tle nostalgia of its own in its match weekend. match for the second state-bound fourth seeded Bethel Warriors, who Nome started the weekend by los- against Barrow. The Warriors beat Two of the four teams playing in team on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. remain winless in conference play. ing to Dillingham. The Nanooks had the Whalers for a state championship next week’s Western Conference The defending Western Confer- beaten the Wolverines in the final of in 2007. The Whalers, however, had Championship will advance to the

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by Keith Conger Sam Wilt of Hutchinson. For the sec- place finish for the team. Kotzebue The Nome-Beltz wrestling team ond straight weekend, however, had a whopping eleven wrestlers took to the mat last weekend at the Hoogendorn was eliminated by a place in the top 6; they ran away with Anchorage Christian Schools (ACS) powerhouse wrestler from Kotzebue. the first place trophy with a score of Wrestling Invitational. Thirty teams Hoogendorn’s opponent at last 257.5 points. They scored 83 points from around the state were present week’s Nome Invitational, Zach more than the defending state cham- for the event, including 4A squads Haviland, moved down to the 170- pion Bethel Warriors, who had eight from Ketchikan and Thunder Moun- pound classification in which he took wrestlers place in the top six. The tain. Four Nanook wrestlers placed first place. The Huskies were able to Warriors’ three tournament champi- in the top six. Three of them earned replace him with defending state ons all came in weight divisions of a spot in the championship finals. champion Josh Roetman. Roetman 120 pounds or lighter. Three of the Nome was led by Emery was able to pin Hoogendorn, and four Huskies’ tournament champions Booshu who, after beginning the sea- then Cody Howard of Cordova in the were in weight classes above 152 son in the 152- pound weight class, final match, to take first place in the pounds. moved down to the 145-pound class. division. Booshu went undefeated in his Several weight classes had Due to current statewide championship bracket, recording more wrestlers than spots in that scheduling challenges, three 4A three falls along the way. He had a bracket, resulting in preliminary schools from Southeast Alaska will close match with John Brooks of Pe- qualification rounds. Nome’s Jason be allowed to compete in this year’s tersburg in the semifinal, winning by Gilder was able to reach the champi- 1A, 2A, 3A state tournament. Both a 12 – 11 margin. He met rival Gary onship round by registering a fall Ketchikan and Thunder Mountain Eakin of Kotzebue in the final match over Jaysen Haugen of Unalakleet. were at the ACS Wrestling Invita- and was able to hold on for a 15 – 9 He went on to pin both Drew Benton tional testing the waters. According Photo by Dudley Homelvig decision. Booshu was honored as of Holy Rosary Academy and Kotze- to the Alaska School Activities As- OUTSTANDING – Nome's Emery Booshu won the 145-pound weight the Outstanding Wrestler of the tour- bue’s Harry Baldwin in the consola- sociation website, this is a one year classification at the ACS Invitational last weekend in Anchorage. nament. tion rounds. occurrence. Booshu, a three-time state wrestling champion, was awarded with Out- Leif Erikson started the Nanook Gabe Smith was Nome-Beltz coach Dudley standing Wrestler honors after the meet. event by recording three straight also forced to work his way into the Homelvig stated in a phone inter- falls. Erikson, wrestling in the 138- championship bracket. Smith ad- view that he is looking forward to pound class, defeated eventual third vanced in the 145-pound division Nanooks filling spots in lower place finisher Timmy Woo of with a 8 - 4 decision over Jonah weight classes in future meets. The Halloween in Nome Homer, 7 – 5 in a tight semifinal Coats of Valdez. Smith went on to Nanooks team has three wrestlers in match. He met up with Marcus Mar- win three matches, including a pin of weight classes 132 pounds or lighter. tin of 4A Ketchikan in the final. He Zachary Chaliak of Nunapitchuk in Each member of this year’s Nome lost 3 – 1, but claimed second place. the consolation rounds. high school team has competed at James Horner joined the Other Nanook matches of the 138-pound classification or Nanooks “three-fall” club on the note were Nolan Horner’s 49 second higher. way to qualifying for the champi- pin of Bristol Bay’s Ty Desoto in the Of regional note, Everson onship match in the 152-pound clas- 195-pound classification and Timo- Paniptchuk of Shaktoolik placed sification. Horner followed his three thy James’ 6 - 0 decision over An- fourth in the 113- pound classifica- straight pins with a blow out victory drew Pennison of Nikiski. tion. He defeated Triston Chaney of over Ben Phillips of Kotzebue Rounding out the Nanook team Dillingham 19 – 3 and Matt DeBilt recording a major decision, 10 – 1. were Ethan Kelso in the 160-pound of Quinhagak to advance to the Horner ended up in second place, class, and Donald Smith and Zac semi-finals. In the Championship losing 3 – 0 to the Kotzebue Huskies’ Tozier in the 220-pound division. brackets, John Rochon of Unalakleet Spencer Woods. The ACS meet was the competed in the 98-pound class; Nome-Beltz wrestler first tournament the Nanooks have Tyler Takak competed in the 195 Oliver Hoogendorn placed fourth in taken part in this year in which team pound weight classification. the 182-pound division. He ad- scores were kept. The combined ef- Nome-Beltz Nanook vanced to the semi-final with a re- forts of all the Nanook wrestlers re- wrestlers will compete next weekend sounding 9 - 0 major decision over sulted in 107.5 points and an eighth at the Bush Brawl in Kotzebue.

Photos by Nils Hahn HAPPY KIDS— Devon, Cameron, Cole and Brooklynn Crowe went trick or treating together with Skylar Johnson.

Photo by Corey Erikson CLOSE TO A FALL – Nome-Beltz Nanooks wrestler James Horner is about to record one of the three pins he achieved at the ACS Invitational last weekend. Horner went on to place 2nd in the 152 pound weight classification.

Photo by Corey Erikson GOT TREATS?— Richard Miller, middle, gets a good laugh while ONE TOUGH OPPONENT – Emery Booshu went undefeated at the ASC Wrestling Invitational in the 145 being visited by Miranda and her father Laben Iyatunguk on Hal- pound weight class. The Nanooks wrestler was honored as the Outstanding Wrestler at the tournament. loween. 10 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2014 EDUCATION THE NOME NUGGET

(left) photo courtesy of Marjorie Tahbone LEARNING INUPIAQ—Marjorie Tahbone and her students are learning Inupiaq together. From left are: Bridie Trainor, Katya Was- sille and instructor Marjorie Tahbone.

The skill of translation revealed at NWC

By Sarah Miller my students’ comments. Who am I and the modern culture of the On a recentb Wednesday evening to teach this? I let the class know younger generations. “I’m incorpo- at Northwest Campus, adult students that we are learning together. It rating technology into the classes, and their instructor, Marjorie Tah- helps them feel more comfortable, teaching students how to translate bone, discussed the nuances of trans- and they own their learning more.” slang and even texting into Inupiaq. lation, context, and implied Tahbone is teaching two sections of It’s an evolving language.” Tahbone meanings embedded within seem- the class; one offered at night for also instructs students in the cultural ingly simple phrases. Ikka, avva, adults, and the other offered through norms and etiquette of communica- and amma are all phrases that trans- Nome-Beltz as a dual-credit elective. tion with elders. “Speak slowly. late literally as “over there”, but Her students include high schoolers Never text!” she directs the students. Across 61. Times to call, in classifieds refer to different characteristics or of Native ancestry, as well as co- For last week’s class, Tahbone re- 1. Removes condensed water vapor 62. Someone waiting in properties of the object, setting, or workers from KNOM, Kawerak, and searched and introduced Eskimo 7. Frost concealment event. Ikka is a visible object, not other community members inter- string games and stories into the les- 11. "60 Minutes" network 63. Dash lengths moving nor extended, away from the ested in understanding the cultural son, as well as legends and stories 14. Mushroom with umbrella-like cap 64. Change speaker and the listener. Avva is vis- history and background of the about mythical creatures to tie in and gills 65. "What fools these mortals be" ible and moving, away from the Bering Strait region. with Halloween. Students heard 15. "Cogito ___ sum" writer speaker and listener. Amma is not Having a cultural background about creatures such as the “Ishi- 16. Crumb visible, away from the speaker and helps with acquiring the language, gaq”, tiny mischievous people, the 17. "10" music Down listener, and located on the other side Tahbone acknowledges. “I grew up “Mahaha” a creature with long fin- 18. "Get ___!" 1. Apply gently of a barrier. “It really depends on the with the culture of the Inupiat peo- gers who tickles his victims until 19. "Comprende?" 2. "I" problem conversation. If it’s in reference to a ple, the mannerisms, the etiquette, they suffocate from laughter, the 20. Eventually (3 wds) 3. High-pitched male voice 23. ___ foot on a sewing machine certain event, or a memory, then you and the norms of how to converse “Quppqugiaq” a giant, ten-legged 4. Nabisco sandwich cookies 25. On fire 5. ___ transfer, British bill-paying know exactly where “over there” is,” with people, how to prepare and eat polar bear, and the “Amautalik,” a food, and so on.” Tahbone also stud- kidnapper whose diet includes chil- 26. Backstabber method explained Tahbone. “It gets compli- 27. Blue ied abroad in Nunavut, Canada, as dren. Tahbone explained the pur- 6. Quick breads cated.” 29. "Anne of Green ___," novel 7. Frau's partner well as different parts of Alaska, pose of the stories, which was to Over the course of the evening, 30. "I'm ___ you!" 8. Sundae topper, perhaps where she acquired language by a students learned common phrases in teach the community’s values and 32. Comfort 9. Culture medium (hyphenated) Inupiaq for greetings, farewells, and process of learning cultural skills morals, as well as safety lessons, to 34. Leaving a car unattended next to 10. Reduction in prices by common questions and answers. and techniques unique to each loca- children. Because of the area’s another (2 wds) government action The conversation then turned to a tion. She has used her personal ex- greater contact with Westerners, the 39. Afternoon service 11. Pertaining to the ribs discussion of “nigipiaq,” which periences to design a class that is stories are not as commonly known 40. Detective, at times 12. Gentle wind translates as “real food.” Students engaging and interesting to her stu- in Nome as in Wales, St. Lawrence, 42. Thought (archaic) 13. Cordwood units learned the vocabulary of traditional dents. Instruction in the class is not or King Island, said Tahbone. 45. "Absolutely!" 21. Gets the lead out? Eskimo foods such as muktaq, muk- limited to dry lists of words and con- “Some stories are just not shared at 47. "Dilbert" cartoonist Scott Adams 22. Even though tuk, and muktaaq, all words for jugations. “The learning of the lan- all,” she continued. “The elders con- has one: Abbr. 23. Ace whale meat, which vary according to guage is easier and more fun when sider them sacred, or they are trying 48. Dog-bite disease 24. "We the Living" author the specific type of whale. As the there is purpose, passion, and inter- to protect them from being copied or 49. Most agile 28. Stupid vocabulary list filled the board and est tied to it. You don’t just learn altered by outsiders.” It’s also a 52. Permanent military bases 31. Surpass in cleverness conversation meandered between words in Inupiaq. The language and remnant of the environment in which 55. "It's no ___!" 33. Most recent words and translations, it became the culture are interconnected.” many of the elders were raised, 56. Drudgery 35. Meropidae bird (hyphenated) apparent how the component of cul- Tahbone draws on her relation- where traditional Native cultural 57. Regard as comparable 36. Southernwood (2 wds) ture is integral to learning the lan- ships with elders and experts in Inu- practices were suppressed by the ed- 60. Discouraging words 37. Junior, to Senior guage of the Inupiat people. “I piaq language and culture to teach ucation system. “There’s so much Previous Puzzle Answers 38. Castrated cats consider myself to be a culture- her students. “The elders include my knowledge not being passed on to 41. Back muscle, familiarly bearer,” explained Tahbone. grandmother, my instructors, and future generations. It was that way 42. Like the Godhead Tahbone began studying Inupiaq mentors. Being an elder doesn’t when I was in school, too,” said Tah- 43. Release of prisoner upon six years ago at UAF. “I’m not even necessarily mean they are old. They bone. “I want others to know about payment close to fluent. I’m probably close are people who are knowledgeable.” it. It started as an obligation, but 44. Haunt to breaking a second grader’s level One of Tahbone’s goals in helping now has become my love and my 46. Pitches of fluency,” commented Tahbone. students to learn the Inupiaq lan- passion.” 50. Court game “Inupiaq is very complex and con- guage is to bridge the gap between 51. Bury text-specific. I’m at the mercy of the traditional culture of the elders 53. Emulated Pinocchio 54. "Not to mention ..." 58. P.I., e.g. 59. Victorian, for one

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FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2014 11 Obituaries Anthony “Tony” 1977. Upon starting first grade, dren of his own, he loved kids, es- Faith Lorraine Fjeld ing editor of Báiki: the International Robert Castel Tony met his best friend Chris pecially his many nieces and Faith Fjeld, former Duluth resident, Sami Journal. Through Báiki and her Eskimo name Analoak. They were inseparable nephews. He was a loving uncle to died on October 18 in Moab, Utah. She writing, lectures, classes and exhibits she “Ootoya” and “adopted” each other as broth- them all. Tony enjoyed fishing; he was born on June 2, 1935 to Dr. became a leader of the North American was always ready to go to Chitna for Lawrence Field and Lorraine (Simeson) Sami Reawakening connecting countless Tony was born May 6, 1972 to ers. Thank you Chris for being Sami descendants with each other and there, we love you for that. dip netting. He loved the adventure Field in Kalispell, MT. She spent most of Katherine and the late Peter Castel her childhood in Montana where her fa- their heritage. in Fort Wainwright outside of Fair- Tony attended Nome Public of it all and always had some good She lived in Alaska for five years re- stories to tell when he returned. ther was a Western Norwegian Lutheran banks. Being the youngest child and Schools before going to Oregon to Church bishop. She graduated from Mur- searching the Alaskan Sami story and co- only boy, his sisters called him Baby learn carpentry. But his passion was Tony had a bit of a competitive ray High School in St. Paul and St. Olaf curated the exhibit The Sami Reindeer Brother. Soon all the neighborhood automobiles; he worked as an auto spirit and loved a good game of College in 1957. After she married, she People of Alaska with Nathan Muus, mechanic for many years. dominos or chess. Most of all he lived in Denver, San Francisco, Japan, which has traveled throughout the U.S., kids called him Baby Brother. The most recently at the Vesterheim Norwe- family moved back to Nome in Although he didn’t have any chil- was just a good person. He always England and the Netherlands and worked had a smile and hello for everyone. as an editor, an artist and a fashion model. gian American Museum and the Min- He knew no strangers. He offered In the early 1960s Faith was active in the nesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, civil rights movement and Another MN. She was a founding organizer and his help to everyone willingly. He board member of the Sami Cultural Cen- had a good heart and a wonderful Mother for Peace. Saying it Sincerely She settled in on Fillmore Street in San ter of North America. She was long ac- spirit. Francisco in the late ‘70s where she spent tive in and passionate about indigenous Tony left this world on September her happiest days, developed her work as and environmental issues. Her life was By Pastor Harvey J Fiskeaux 7. Those who knew him were a fabric collage artist, raised her sons, en- filled with family, friends and meaning- Nome Covenant Church greatly blessed. He will remain in joyed the jazz scene, and made banana ful work. Member of the Nome Ministerial Association our hearts forever. Tony was pre- bread that she sold at local bakeries to Faith was preceded in death by her Buying Time ceded in death by his father Peter make ends meet. parents and infant sister. She is survived by her sons Bruno Kark of Emeryville, All too soon we will be celebrating the beginning of 2015. An old song Castel Sr., brothers Peter Castel Jr., Her graduate work was done at San says: “ ” a matter of per- Francisco State University on American California; Clay Kark of Moab, Utah; Time keeps on slipping, slipping, into the future. As Jimmy “Yo-Yo” Nunooruk, and granddaughters Ruby French-Kark and spective, the older we grow, the faster time seems to move. When I was a kid, Baby Randall Castel. He is survived Indian Symbolism. After becoming aware of her Sami heritage, she traveled to Olivia Kark; special cousins; and a mul- it seemed Christmas would never come. Now, the years seem to be flying by by his mother and step-father titude of friends and colleagues from so quickly. Sápmi (the Sami homelands in Norway, Katherine and Gilmore Asitonia, sis- Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula around the world who remember her with There is a Biblical admonition that says we would be wise to redeem the ters Barbara Dealke, LaDean Castel, of Russia) and in 1991 became the found- love and gratitude. time, because the days are evil. I believe the meaning of this word is to make Valerie Pendleton, Roberta Castel, the most of every opportunity afforded us to choose the right and live ac- Suzanne Castel, Rebecca Watkins, cording to the will of God. Theologians call our earthly time probation. The brothers George, Randall and Phillip meaning is that we have been gifted with an opportunity to decide how we Castel, nieces and nephews Shawna will relate to God. We have two choices; receive him on his terms or reject Kale & Quinoa Soup © Castel, Robert Castel, Ashley Wor- Recipe by Miller Health Consulting, LLC him and bear the consequences of separation from him. ley, Russell Worley, Bradley Pis- Yesterday is gone forever, and tomorrow may never come. So, we have coya, Bridget Montantes, Makes Approximately 8 - 1 cup servings this moment to make decisions that will affect the rest of our life here and grand-nephews Cameron Krause Preparation and Cook Time: 20 minutes for all eternity. Spencer Lytle, Easton Childress, and Difficulty Level: Easy Take the angels! They had a probationary time to decide their fate. Jude many aunts, uncles and cousins too Ingredients: tells us they kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath numerous to mention. 1 Tbsp. olive oil reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great 1 med. Yellow onion, diced day. They had time to make the decision to stay in heaven with God or to be 8 cups Beef broth, low sodium banished forever. A third of them chose the option of disobedience and are 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 cup Quinoa, uncooked now called fallen angels destined for damnation. 4 cups Kale, chopped How about Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden? Their probation was in the Garden with a single tree. God gave them opportunity to make the deci- Directions: sion to obey or reject his command. They chose to eat from the forbidden 1. Heat olive oil on medium heat atop the stove. Sauté the yellow onion in fruit and consequently were banished from the garden because of their bla- until light brown. tant disobedience. 2. Add beef broth, Worcestershire Then there was Jesus during his temptation. Luke tells us that the Spirit sauce, and quinoa and bring to a boil led him into the wilderness for a time of testing. Three times Satan tempted on high heat. Reduce heat to low and him to compromise God’s will for his life. Three times Jesus refused those let simmer for 10 minutes. ! 3. Add kale and simmer 5 more "# temptations and victoriously returned from that experience in the power of minutes until ready to serve. " the Spirit. He used his probationary time to prepare to be God’s holy sacri- $ ficial Lamb on the cross for our redemption. Tips: % & !$ In the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the aged Apostle John speaks of a future * Serve with a small salad for a light and % & $ healthy winter meal. & $ moment when an angel announces to earth inhabitants that time or opportu- ' & ( nity will be no more. What does that mean? Well, I believe it means that you and I have our earth life to choose what we will do with Jesus who is called Christ. This is our probationary gift from God. We will not always have this precious gift. It is a fleeting commodity. There will come a day when this door of salvation will close forever. God has given us this gift of time to receive his only begotten son as our personal savior. We have the moment to Church Services decide. The clock is ticking. Anthony Castel Directory

Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865 Pastor Charles Brower Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Thrift Shop 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday: Thrift Shop 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wednesday: Faith Followers 5:45 to 7:30 pm Nome Covenant Church 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 Sunday: Worship 11 a.m.. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side River of Life Assembly of God 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. $ $ !% $#" $$ Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Bob Blake 434-1966 ' % $ "#$ $ $(%$ ) St. Joseph Catholic Church Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. #" $! ""' $ "$# (' Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room) ' %("%# ("!' $&("" "' % Patients going to ANMC and want to see a Catholic priest please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of the Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-2805 Pastor Dan Ward • 252-5773 Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 10/16/14 12 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected]

WANTED—Muskox horn, old ivory, Eskimo arti- facts. Call Roger 304-1048 or email Employment [email protected]. 7/31 tfn Trooper Beat Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) Nome Public Schools At approximately 7:07 a.m., on October 29, is committed to providing quality health services Alaska State Troopers in Nome received reports and promoting wellness Opening for the 2014-2015 of three shots being fired in the middle of Elim. An within our people and environment. Alaska State Trooper flew to the village to inves- tigate. The trooper did not find any immediate School Year threat to the safety of the people in Elim. A suspect has been identified and charges are pend- Available position: ing. The incident is still under investigation. Language Specialist Substitute Custodian On October 29, while AST was in Elim investigating a report of shots fired, Adam Saccheus, • $17.44—$20.42 (DOE) 29, of Elim was arrested and charged with pro- Our Social Services Department is looking to hire individuals in the bation violation, resisting arrest, and fourth-de- community that would be available for translation services on an on-call gree assault on a police officer. Saccheus was basis. If you are fluent in a language and are willing to make yourself intoxicated when the trooper contacted him at the village store. Saccheus was arrested a short time available, please contact the number below to set up an interview. We are Substitute Teacher later after the trooper discovered that he was especially interested in the native languages for our region and under conditions not to consume alcohol from a • $125/day non-college degree case with original charges of importing alcohol neighboring regions within the state. into Elim, a dry village. Saccheus was found hid- • $150/day with college degree ing in a shed and assaulted the trooper during the arrest. The trooper sustained minor injuries. Sac- Purpose of Position: cheusʼs arrest is unrelated to the earlier report of Provide language translation and interpretation for patients requiring For more information, please visit our district website gunfire. assistance in communicating with providers and support personnel. at www.nomeschools.com, click on Administration, then Human Resources or contact us at 443-2231. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CREDENTIALS: 10/16 Seawall Education Degree High School Diploma or Equivalent Real Estate NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT Experience General (Non-supervisory): MEDIA RELEASES 10/27/2014 through 0 year(s). Proficiency in a specific language. FOR SALE— Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, one or all, 907-444-1854 11/02/2014 5/4-tfn Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The Supervisory: issuance of citations or the act of arrest does 0 year(s) FOR SALE—2 choice lots: 1A/2A, Blk D, Front Street, Nome. $30 per sq. ft. not assign guilt to any identified party. Contact Bill Boucher, Box 60174, Fairbanks, AK 99706 or 907 479-3647 During this period there were 129 calls for Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc. 9/25-tfn service received at the Nome Police Com- munications Center. 54 (41%) involved alco- Work toward specific language certification. hol. There were 8 arrests made with 8 (100%) alcohol related. There were 4 Domestic Vio- Pay $20.85 per hour when called upon and $2.00 for every hour on call. lence Arrests, all of which involved alcohol. NPD received 22 reports of intoxicated per- Please contact Jeanette Evan at 907-443-4530 sons requiring assistance: 8 were provided or email her at [email protected] to receive an application. Nome Sweet Homes transportation to a safe location; 2 were remanded to AMCC on protective holds; and 5 NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran 907-443-7368 were left in the care and custody of the hos- Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and pital for medical evaluation. The remaining state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free persons were able to reach their destination **new**DUPLEX on their own. workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a Top unit is 3br w/large bath pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. There were 6 ambulance calls and 3 fire calls 10/23 Bottom unit 2br Both units have large open living areas during this period. 306 4th Avenue - $289,000 On 10-27 at 4:58 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- ment was dispatched to a residence on the west 74 ACRES 2 MILES PAST SNAKE RIVER side of town for the report of vandalism to prop- This is an incredible bargain for this much land erty. A small greenhouse was damaged and the Invest in a subdivision near city flower pots that were inside were also smashed. But outside the city limits The investigation is ongoing. Mile 8 Nome-Teller Highway $155,000 FOURPLEX NO VACANCY!!!! On 10-27 at 5:53 p.m. Nome Police Department Four Studio Apartments Officers were dispatched to the east side of town Near hospital for the report of an intoxicated female refusing to New roof in 2014 FRUGAL LIVING IN A NICE HOME leave a business. Upon arrival, the suspect was 303 E 4th Avenue - $169,000 Low fuel use, vaulted ceilings identified as Regine Kava, 43, and she was ob- TRIPLEX Nice ROI Stainless Steel appliances served to be highly intoxicated. Further investigation revealed that Regine was on current Available Position: Central location, 3 studio apartments Ceiling fans, well maintained Walk to rec center, hospital, shopping, movies Conditions of Probation that prohibited the con- 302 East Kings $149,000 Close to playgrounds, rec center sumption of alcohol and she had two outstand- 405 E G Street ing arrest warrants. Regine was subsequently Construction Manager 828 ACRES ON SNAKE RIVER arrested and remanded for Criminal Trespass in Patented mining claim $195,000 the 2nd Degree, Probation Violation and both Property is on both sides of the Snake River Patented $621,000 warrants. Regine was held at AMCC without Immediate opening for Construction Manager for Bering Straits bail. Development Company in Nome. Requires extensive experience MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE AT: On 10-27 at 10:03 p.m. a concerned citizen re- www.nomesweethomes.com ported an active fire at the City Dump on the in all aspects in the development of construction projects-strong Beam Road. Further investigation revealed that it was a controlled burn and the employee in background in project bidding, budgeting, organization, implemen- charge was aware of the status. No further ac- tation and scheduling of projects. This position also oversees the tion was necessary. electrical and mechanical divisions of BSDC. MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” On 10-27 at 10:05 p.m. Nome Police Depart- ment was contacted by an employee at a local NOW taking applications for one-bedroom establishment on Front St. The employee re- For more information, contact: ported a disturbance with a patron from the pre- unfurnished apartments, heat included vious night and the patron was again getting Jerald Brown 443-5252 “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” overly intoxicated. The patron was removed ¥Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided from the premises at the employeeʼs request Wages DOE 10/30 and given warnings for criminal trespass and ¥Rent based on income for eligible households drunk on licensed premises for the evening. ¥Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development On 10-28 at 2 a.m., Nome Police Department 515 Steadman Street, Nome received a report of an intoxicated 14-year-old outside of a local establishment on Front St. NORTHWEST CAMPUS SEEKING EQUAL The juvenile was contacted and found to be in- OPPORTUNITY toxicated. The juvenile was given a citation for EMPLOYER Minor Consuming Alcohol and was transported to her parentʼs residence and left in the care of APPLIED BUSINESS FACULTY! (907) 443-5220 PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 continued on page 13 Jessie Miller, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 The University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest Campus, based in Nome and part of UAF’s College of Rural & Community Development, is seeking a full-time faculty member! JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Applied Business Legals LOCATION: Nome, Alaska CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE POSTING NUMBER: 0069681 O-14-10-01 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Real Property Owned by the City of GRADE: Salary: DOE Nome This ordinance had first reading at the regular EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time faculty (9-month), meeting of the City Council on October 13, 2014 non-tenure track at 7:00 p.m. and was passed to second reading, public hearing and final passage at a regular OPENING DATE: October 20, 2014. Open until ﬁlled. First review meeting of the Council scheduled for November date November 20, 2014 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 102 Division Street. Copies TO APPLY OR FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS POSITION: of the ordinance are available in the Office of the www.uakjobs.com City Clerk. Ľŷ Visit 10/16-23-30-116-13-20 Ľŷ Call Northwest Campus: (907)443-8400 Ľŷ Email Gretchen Froehle: [email protected] IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA UAF is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOME CASE NO: 2NO-14-00306CI ORDER FOR HEARING, Walk for the Cure Silent Auction PUBLICATION AND POSTING In the Matter of a Change of Name for AngaLee V. Vaden, Current name of Minor Child Friday, November 7, 2014 Notice of Petition to Change Name A petition has been filed in the Superior Court 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Case # 2NO-14-00306CI) requesting a name change from (current name) AngaLee V. Vaden to AngaLee Vivian Sampson. A hearing on this request will be held on November 12, Kawerak Talialuk Boardroom Get the news each week 2014 at 4:00 pm at Nome Courthouse, 113 Front Street, PO Box 1110, Nome, AK. Subscribe 10/23-30-11/6-13 Great items including handmade crafts, kuspuks, ulus, ivory, knitted and crochet items and much much more! 907.443.5235 • [email protected] Chowder and Chili will also be available. THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2014 13

Request for Proposals for •More Seawall

continued from page 12 On 10-29 at 1:01 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- Nugget. No injuries were reported and the dam- Information about updating BSCA’s ment responded to the 200 block of E Fourth Ave. age to the vehicles was minimal. for the report of an intoxicated female who had en- her sober parent. tered a residence without permission and was re- In 10-29 at 1:48 p.m. NPD initiated investigation Coastal Management Plan. fusing to leave. Investigation led to the arrest of of an assault that occurred on 10-28. The parties On 10-28 at 3:29 a.m. Nome Police Department Shannan Eggart, 29, for Criminal Trespass and have been identified and investigation is contin- responded to a residence on the east side of town Violating Conditions of Release. Eggart was re- uing. for a possible domestic dispute. Both parties had manded to AMCC and bail was set at $1,500. The Bering Straits Coastal Association is soliciting already separated before police arrived. Aloyisus On 10-29 at 2:08 p.m. Police Department con- Muktoyuk was arrested for an outstanding war- On 10-29 at 8:02 a.m. Nome Police Department ducted a traffic stop on a blue truck with expired proposals for a project about updating the Coastal rant. A. Muktoyuk was remanded to AMCC for the pulled over a black Dodge truck for no turn signal. tags. The driver, Jason Alvanna, was given a ci- warrant and bail was set at $250. Investigation The driver Franklin McFarland was issued a cita- tation for no proof of insurance and driving with into the alleged domestic assault is on-going. tion for no proof of insurance. The citation was expired registration. Later that day Jason came Management Plan in the Bering Strait/Norton Sound later fixed when Franklin came to the Public safety to the Public Safety Building and showed proof On 10-28 at 8:46 a.m. a belated domestic distur- Building and verified he had insurance. of insurance to correct one of the citations. region. bance was reported to the Nome Police Department. A suspect has been identified and On 10-29 at 12:04 p.m. Nome police Department On 10-29 at 2:57 p.m. Nome police Department the investigation is ongoing. was called to Nome-Beltz for a minor in posses- was called to Nome Beltz for a minor in possession of Tobacco. The Minor was issued a citation sion of Tobacco. The Minor was issued a cita- Deadline for proposals is . On 10-28 at 11:25 a.m. Nome Police Department and will have court of 12/5/2014. tion and will have court of 12/5/2014. November 17, 2014 responded to the 200 Block of West D St. for a report of a burglary. The house had no signs of On 10-29 at 1:31 p.m. Nome Police Department On 10-29 at 3:52 p.m. Nome Police Department forced entry. The case is still under investigation. responded to call regarding a minor vehicle colli- responded to an intoxicated female lying down sion involving damage in front of the Nome next to Bonanza fuel. The female was given a Contact Scott Dickens at [email protected] ride to her residence, where she was left in the or 907-624-3514 for a copy of the RFP. care of a sober adult. Kawerak Inc. On 10-29 at 11:10 p.m. the Nome Police De- partment responded to a residence on the west side of Nome for the report of an intoxicated female refusing to leave the home. The owner of Child Advocacy Center the residence did not wish to press charges. Madeline Okpealuk, 32, was transported to Nor- Shaktoolik Native Corporation ton Sound Regional Hospital due to her level of Did You Know? intoxication. On 10-29 at 1:24 a.m. the Nome Police De- Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders Children who have been victims of sexual abuse exhibit partment received a report that a vehicle had been stolen from in front of a business on the long-term and behavioral problems more frequently, west end of Nome. The vehicle was located and As designated in their by-laws, the Shaktoolik Native particularly inappropriate sexual behaviors. returned to the possession of the owner short time later. Investigation into the theft of the ve- Corporation will hold its' annual meeting of shareholders on For more information, resources or help contact the hicle is ongoing. Saturday, December 13, 2104 at the SNC Armory. Doors open continued on page 14 at 9:30 AM and call to order at 10:00 AM or upon establishment Child Advocacy Center at 443-4379 of quorum. This year shareholders will be electing 3 (three) directors. Shareholders are encouraged to send their proxies to be received at 4:30 PM, Friday, November 28, 2014 for early bird PUBLIC NOTICE and December 12, 2014 close of business for all other proxies. MUSEUM & LIBRARY COMMISSION SEAT VACANCY

For more information please contact: The Museum & Library Commission has one seat open for appointment. Anyone interested in serving on the Commission should submit an application to the Shaktoolik Native Corporation City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 5:00 PM. P.O. Box 46 Shaktoolik, AK 99771 Ph. 907-955-3241 Applications are available at City Hall or at www.nomealaska.org. Fax. 907-955-3243 Please call 443-6603 for more information. e-mail: [email protected] 11/6-13-20-27, 12/4-11 PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION SEAT VACANCY

Federal The Planning Commission has one seat open for appointment. Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Anyone interested in serving on the Commission should submit an application to the City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 5:00 PM.

MEMBERS WANTED! Applications are available at City Hall or at www.nomealaska.org. Please call 443-6603 for more information. Help advise the Federal Subsistence Board on the management of subsistence fish and wildlife resources on Federal public lands in your region. Unalakleet Native Corporation

APPLICATION DEADLINE P.O. Box 100 January 23, 2015 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Unalakleet Native FOR AN APPLICATION, CALL Corporation will take place at the Aaron Paneok/Myles Gonangan Memorial Hall in Unalakleet, (800) 478-1456 OR (907) 786-3676 Alaska on 15th November 2014 at 10:00 A.M. for the following purposes: 1. Approval, Additions or Corrections to the minutes of the 2013 annual meeting. OR VISIT: 2. Reports from the management and committee. 3. Introduction of the director nominees and statements by nominees, if they wish. www.doi.gov/subsistence 4. Election of four (4) directors. 5. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

Only stockholders of record as of 5:00 p.m. on 3rd October 2014 are entitled to vote at the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Stockholders are entitled to vote at the meeting in person. If you will not be able to attend the meeting in person, you are requested to fill in and sign the mailed proxy and return it to: Unalakleet Native Corporation, P.O. Box 247, Unalakleet, Alaska 99684, Attention: Proxy Committee. Proxies will be available at the time and place of meeting and during the 30 days prior to the meeting at the corporation office in Unalakleet. 10/2-9-16-23-30, 11/6

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• More Seawall Nome-Beltz Jr/Sr High School and had also criminally trespassed in a vehicle hallway for an apartment complex on the west side On 11-02 at 1:51 a.m. Nome Police Department continued from page 13 which had its doors unlocked. Report was taken of town. Upon arrival, the male was identified and located a green Polaris four-wheeler abandoned Perfect Attendance and criminal charges were forwarded to the Dis- found to be highly intoxicated. The male had lost in the roadway on the west side of town. The four- trict Attorney for Criminal Mischief and Criminal the keys to his apartment and was awaiting con- wheeler was removed from the roadway to a safe First Quarter 2014-15 On 10-30 at 3:12 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- Trespass. tact from the landlord. No further action was replace and the key was located underneath the ment responded to an establishment on the west quired. four-wheeler. The key was taken to Nome Police side of Nome for the report of an intoxicated male On 11-01 at 1:09 a.m. Nome Police Department, Department for safekeeping. Later in the day, the Junior High who was sleeping outside. The male was trans- Nome Volunteer Fire Department, and Nome Vol- On 11-01 at 7:24 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- owner came by and claimed the key to their four- ported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for unteer Ambulance Department were dispatched to ment responded to the report of a possible assault wheeler. Ayomide Obitayo Ayowole- medical treatment. a complex on the west side of town for a reported on the west side of town. Upon arrival and further Obi possible fire. The Nome Volunteer Fire Depart- investigation, the alleged assault was found to be On 11-02 at 3:43 a.m., Nome Police Department On 10-30 at 10:50 a.m. NPD responded to the el- ment was able to find the cause of concern and re- an argument that was verbal in nature. Both par- responded to Front St for the report of a heavily in- Colleen Nicole Olanna ementary school to a report of a student in pos- moved it from the heat source. No injuries were ties were separated and advised to discuss their toxicated male on the street who was unable to session of tobacco. The minor was issued a reported and all departments cleared the scene issues once both were sober. No further action care for himself. The male was contacted, identi- Kyle Patrick Reynolds citation for possession of a tobacco product. without further issue. was required. fied, and transported to a friendʼs residence for the Nicholas Harry Tocktoo evening. On 10-30 at 6:01 p.m. a complainant who re- On 11-01 at 1:48 a.m., Nome Police Department On 11-01 at 10:04 p.m., Nome Police Department sides in Icy View reported the theft of 15-20 gal- was dispatched to an establishment on Front St Officers responded to the report of juveniles in the On 11-02 at 7:39 a.m. Nome Police Department High School lons of fuel from in front of his house. The time for a possible violation of a protective order. The area of Third Ave causing a disturbance. Upon ar- responded to a possible fire on the west side of frame for the theft is undetermined. If anyone has two parties had separated prior to police arrival rival, Officers contacted two juveniles who were town. The smoke from the residence was found Allaryce Christina Agloinga information about this crime or any other crime, and investigation found that there had not been a found to be intoxicated. Both juveniles were cited to be coming from a boiler that had backfired. The please call NPD at 443-5262 or report anony- violation as the other party left, as was instructed for Minor Consuming Alcohol and were released owner refused any assistance and no further ac- Matthew Thomas Appolloni mously on the CrimeLine at 443-8509. by the protective order. The person leaving the es- to their respective parents. tion was taken. Boluwatife Fadare Ayowole- tablishment was provided transportation to their On 10-30 at 7:23 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- residence. On 11-01 at 10:21 p.m., the Nome Police Depart- On 11-02 at 11:34 a.m. Nome Police Department Obi ment responded to an apartment complex on the ment received a report of a possible sexual as- responded for a report of a female passed out on east end of Nome Alaska for the report of a dis- On 11-01 at 3:15 a.m., Nome Police Department sault. The investigation is ongoing. Front St. Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department Taeler Andrea Brunette turbance. Upon arrival Officer made contact with was dispatched to Front St for a report of a male was called to the scene and transported the fe- Maya Ann Coler an intoxicated Carolyn Kava, 54. Kava was cited walking east without a shirt and who was intoxi- On 11-02 at 12:20 a.m. Nome Police Department male to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for med- for Open Container and transported for a Title-47 cated. The male was contacted, identified, and was requested to complete a welfare check on a ical attention. Tate OʼNeal Coler hold. provided transportation to his residence. No en- family on the west side of town. All occupants in- forcement action was taken. side were found to be OK. No further enforcement On 11-02 at 1:22 p.m., Nome Police Department Annalise Bryana Contreras On 10-31 at 9:50 a.m. Nome Police Department necessary at that time. received a report of a stolen iPhone 5s. An officer Samuel Karl Nagaruk Cross was dispatched to the east side of town for a re- On 11-01 at 4:03 a.m. Nome Police Department took the report and the investigation is ongoing. port of an intoxicated female which wouldnʼt was dispatched to an establishment on Front St On 11-02 at 12:20 a.m. , a concerned citizen called Dylon Merwin Allen Crowe leave. During the course of the investigation Bri- for a report of an intoxicated female who had Nome Police Department about a family member On 11-02 at 3:18 p.m. Nome Police Department anna Campbell was arrested for Criminal Tres- passed out inside the establishment. The female who was possibly suicidal. The person was found was dispatched to a residence for a child custody Jason Ronald Gilder pass 2. Brianna was highly intoxicated and was was contacted, identified, and transported to her and taken home after investigation revealed no arrangement. Report was taken for District Attor- Daniel Edward Head taken to Norton Sound Hospital. Once medically residence. suicidal ideations. No further action required at ney and party involved informed of protective order cleared Brianna was remanded into AMCC with that time. options. Nolan Thomas Horner bail set at $250. On 11-01 at 4:04 a.m. Nome Police Department Officers were enroute to a separate service call On 11-02 at 12:33 a.m. Nome Police Department On 11-2 at 7:25 p.m., the Nome Police Department Joesph Lee Joe On 10-31 at 11:05 a.m. Nome Police Department when an ATV was observed driving recklessly. Of- Officers responded to the east side of town for the responded to a residence on the west side of town Katie Alison Kelso was dispatched to the west side of town for a re- ficers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the report of possible minors consuming alcohol. for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon ar- port of an intoxicated female who wouldnʼt leave driver refused to comply with emergency lights and Upon arrival in the area, officers made contact with rival, investigation revealed that Nora Brown, 44, Jeremy Morgan Knudsen the residence when asked. During the course of sirens. A suspect has been identified and the in- two juveniles who had attempted to run from them. was intoxicated and on current Order and Condi- the investigation Madeline Okpealuk was ar- vestigation into the reckless driving is ongoing. Both juveniles were found to be intoxicated, were tions of Release, as well as Probation Conditions Trisha Mae Hernandez Llesis rested for Criminal Trespass 1 and taken to Nor- subsequently issued citations for Minor Consum- that prohibited the consumption of alcohol. Nora Harrison Brant Moore ton Sound Hospital. Once medically cleared On 11-01 at 1:22 p.m., Nome Police Department ing Alcohol and were released to their respective was arrested and remanded to AMCC for Violat- Madeline was remanded into AMCC with a $500 Officer responded to a residence on the east side parents without further issue. ing her Conditions of Release and Probation Vio- Jayme Claudette Morgan bail. of town for the report of an assault. Further in- lation, where she was held without bail. The report vestigation revealed that Courtney Tucker had as- On 11-02 at 1:22 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- for dispute forwarded to the District Attorney for Andy Lee Nayokpuk On 10-31 at 12:52 p.m. Nome Police Department saulted a member of the household causing injury. ment received a call from a concerned parent stat- disposition. Katherine Anastasia Scott Officers were dispatched to a residence on Fifth Courtney was arrested and remanded to AMCC ing that their child had not returned home at Ave for the report of a hit and run vehicle colli- for Assault in the Fourth Degree, Domestic Vio- curfew. A search was conducted, both telephoni- On 11-02 at 11 p.m., Nome Police Department re- Tamara Janette Spivey sion. The suspect was identified and the investi- lence, where she was held without bail. cally and by patrol. The Nome Police Department sponded to the east side of town for a suspicious gation continues. Dispatch Center was able to determine the loca- person. The person was located and found to be Jarod E. Tozier On 11-01 at 3:11 p.m. a local business owner re- tion of the juvenile. Upon contact, the juvenile was highly intoxicated and unable to care for herself. Payton Noeʼl Trahan On 10-31 at 5 p.m. a complainant arrived at the ported that a window had been broken earlier that found to be intoxicated with a second juvenile in- The female was unable to provide any safe place Nome Police Department to speak with Officers morning. The suspect has been identified and the side a residence on the west side of town. Both ju- to go for the evening after several attempts were Bianca Sybertha Trowbridge regarding possible stolen property. The issue charges for Criminal Mischief will be forwarded to veniles were cited for Minor Consuming Alcohol made at locations she provided. She was med- was found to be civil in nature and the com- the District Attorney for disposition. and were released back to their respective par- ically cleared at Norton Sound Regional Hospital Jannelle Laura Trowbridge plainant was directed to the Nome Court System ents. The report for Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor for alcohol consumption and transported to Anvil John Charles Wade for resolution. On 11-01 at 5:30 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- will also be forwarded to Juvenile Justice for dis- Mountain Correctional Facility for a 12-hour hold. ment received a call from a concerned citizen stat- position. On 10-31 at 5:38 p.m. Nome Police Department ing that there was a person passed out in the Officers were dispatched to a residence for the report of intoxicated persons causing a disturbance in the laundry room. Upon arrival, the intoxicated male was identified as Kevin Kava, 48, who admitted to not having permission to be in the building. Kevin was also found to be on current conditions of probation which specified that he is to commit no violations of law. Kevin was Mary’s Igloo Native arrested and remanded to AMCC for Criminal Corporation Lands Trespass in the Second Degree and Probation Violation and was held without bail. Bering Straits Native On 10-31 at 6:23 p.m., Nome Police Department Corporation Lands Officers were dispatched to a residence on D St Scale for the report of an intoxicated female causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, the female was contacted and was provided transportation to a safe 2.5 miles place for the evening and was left in the care of a sober friend. No further action was required.

On 10-31 at 8:28 p.m. Nome Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver, Cong Ngo, was unable to provide current proof of insurance. Mr. Ngo was written a citation for Failure to Provide Current Proof of Insurance and was given a warning to fix a broken taillight.

On 10-31 at 8:35 p.m. , Nome Police Department was informed of a child possibly in danger. The child was found to be at a safe place for the evening. Report was taken and forwarded to Of- fice of Children Services for follow-up.

On 10-31 at 8:42 p.m. , Nome Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired plates. The driver was contacted and able to provide current vehicle information, insurance, and proof of new plates which were currently in the mail. The driver was warned to detach their false plates and keep their temporary sticker by itself in the rear window until plates arrived in the mail.

On 10-31 at 9:10 p.m. Nome Police Department was flagged down on Front St to help two intoxicated individuals. The two were provided transportation to their residence and no further Notice assistance required. Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation On 10-31 at 11:15 p.m. a concerned citizen lands are closed to all hunting and called to report an erratic driver. Officers arrived camping, except for use by MINC in the area and did not observe the vehicle re- shareholders and their families. ported. After a thorough search of the area, officer cleared the scene. BSNC lands are open to residents of the region for subsistence pur- Contact: On 11-01 at 1 a.m. Nome Police Department poses. was dispatched to an establishment on Front St MINC (907)643-2308 for a heavily intoxicated male. The male was No ATV use is allowed on MINC or BSNC (907)442-5252 contacted and transported to his residence. A BSNC lands. second report, taken from later in the day, revealed that the male had broken a window at an- 9/2-9-16-23-30 other establishment which was caught on camera Court

Week ending 10/31 served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; less search of residence for alcohol, upon probable cause. Civil Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if State of Alaska v. Eugene Fenton (1/19/56); 2NO-14-207CR CTN 002: Refusal to Sub- Malony, Michael v. Gillette, Steven; Civil Protective Order probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or mit to Chemical Test; Date of Offense: 4/26/14; CTN Chrgs Dismissed: 001; 30 Alaska Housing Finance Corporation v. Pomrenke, Catherine; Forcible Entry/Detain- is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court days, 27 days suspended; Report to Nome Court on 11/10/14 for a remand hear- Dist Ct within 10 days; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 10/27/14); Shall comply with ing; Pay to Clerk of Court, or pay online at courtrecords.alaska.gov/ep: Fine: 1,500 Milton, Joyce v. Milton, Benjamin; Div or Cust w/Children all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any viola- with $0 suspended; $1,500 due 10/24/15; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 Annogiyuk, Robert v. Annogiyuk, Randy; Civil Protective Order tion of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive suspended; $75 due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage, or Annogiyuk, Sandra v. Annogiyuk, Randy; Civil Protective Order or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not possess, consume or buy al- pay online at courtrecords.alaska.gov/ep: Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, $0 Minor Party v. Annogiyuk, Randy; Civil Protective Order cohol in any dry or damp community, and any state ID issued under AS 18.65.310 suspended; $50 due; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 sus- Small Claims must list the buying restriction until the restriction expires; Shall not have alcohol in pended; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st off.) with $0 suspended; Full amount or- No current claims filed (start 2NO-14-00039SC) his residence; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; dered due; Complete Substance Abuse Treatment Assessment: local ASAP, NSHC Criminal Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer with prob- within 30 days; Complete screening, evaluation and recommended program; You State of Alaska v. Maxine Ungott (12/14/64); 2NO-14-6CR Order to Modify or Revoke able cause to believe he has consumed alcohol; Subject to warrantless search of are responsible for costs; Obey Driverʼs License Directives: Driverʼs license is re- Probation; ATN: 114192801; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended residence for alcohol, upon probable cause; Alcohol/Mental Health Assessment by voked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: to 10/28/16. BHS; Participate in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare. After you regain the privilege to drive or obtain a limited license you must use an ig- State of Alaska v. Maxine Ungott (12/14/64); 2NO-14-642CR Assault 4; Date of Viola- State of Alaska v. Patrick J. Thomas (12/22/80); 2NO-14-670CR Dismissal; Assault 4°, nition interlock and device (IID) as directed in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483); tion: 10/1/14; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated upon reporting Chg. Nbr. 1; Violation of Condition of Release From a Misdemeanor, Chg. Nbr. 2; Costs of IID will be deducted from the fine if you file proof of payment before the fine to serve as ordered; 180 days, 120 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall Filed by the DAs Office 10/28/14. due date; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 10/24/14); Obey all direct court or- be served immediately; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, State of Alaska v. Nicholas Pete (4/3/64); 2NO-14-654CR Dismissal; Criminal Tres- ders listed above by the deadlines stated; Commit no jailable offenses. Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must pass 2°; Filed by the DAs Office 10/29/14. State of Alaska v. Eugene Fenton (1/19/56); 2NO-14-263CR Notice of Dismissal; be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken State of Alaska v. Nicholas Pete (4/3/64); 2NO-14-657CR Violate Condition of Release; Charge 001: VOCR; Filed by the DAs Office 10/24/14. to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through Date of Violation: 10/8/14; 60 days, 30 days suspended; Unsuspended 30 days State of Alaska v. Eugene Lyle Iknokinok (1/11/65); Dismissal; Criminal Trespass 2°; this court within 10 days; Probation until 10/28/16; Shall comply with all court orders shall not to exceed time served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Filed by the DAs Office 10/24/14. by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these con- Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; State of Alaska v. Donald Oliver (12/21/79); Disorderly Conduct; Date of Violation: ditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly con- Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and 7/20/14; 1 day, 0 days suspended; Time served; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; duct, or domestic violence; Shall not possess, consume or buy alcohol in any dry taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid or damp community, and any state ID issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buy- through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 10/28/14); through this court within 10 days. ing restriction until the restriction expires; Shall not have alcohol in her residence; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless ar- State of Alaska v. Jessica Slwooko (11/20/92); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to war- rest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of ATN: 113671503; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended to 4/30/15; rantless breath testing at the request of any peace officer with probable cause to be- law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not possess, con- Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 0 days; All other terms and conditions lieve she has consumed alcohol; Subject to warrantless search of residence for sume or buy alcohol in any dry or damp community, and any state ID issued under of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. alcohol, upon probable cause; Alcohol/Mental Health Assessment by BHS, Nome; AS 18.65.310 must list the buying restriction until the restriction expires; Shall not Participate in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare. have alcohol in his residence; Shall not enter or remain on the premises of any bar State of Alaska v. Patrick J. Thomas (12/22/80); 2NO-14-395CR Assault 4; Date of Vi- or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any peace of- olation: 6/19/14; 120 days, 100 days suspended; Unsuspended 20 days shall be ficer with probable cause to believe he has consumed alcohol; Subject to warrant- THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2014 15 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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By Diana Haecker Michels, North Slope Borough ated the AWSC. The AWSC is now After preliminary meetings in Au- Mayor Charlotte Brower, as well as in the process of being incorporated gust, last week the Arctic Waterways representatives from subsistence as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Safety Committee was formed ex- hunters, tribal governments, the oil The committee voted Willie pressly to propagate best practices and gas industry, tug and barge oper- Goodwin to serve as chairman and for all users of arctic waterways. The ators, maritime pilots and the Marine appointed Jenny Evans to serve as steering committee met on Oct. 28 in Exchange of Alaska. The group will administrator. Evans said the com- Juneau to go forward with its cre- promote and support long-term sub- mittee will vote on a board of direc- ation after an initial meeting took sistence food security and the eco- tors and draft bylaws in a future place. nomic vitality of coastal meeting. The committee has sent a As receding sea ice opens the Arc- communities. letter to Governor Sean Parnell re- tic and its waterways to increased “I endorse the efforts of the questing funding for its work. human activity, oil and gas develop- AWSC and their commitment to dra- Jack Omelak, speaking on behalf ment and cargo shipping, Alaskan matically enhance maritime safety of Chairman Willie Goodwin, said subsistence hunters saw the need to and stewardship in the arctic,” said that the committee was formed with protect the maritime arctic and to en- Rear Admiral Dan Abel, Com- representatives from marine mam- Photos by Nils Hahn sure they would have a voice as de- mander, 17th Coast Guard District. mal subsistence user groups, devel- BRAVING THE COLD— Kitty Ava Earthman, Ghost Breanna velopment of the Arctic takes place. “Many other ports and harbors opment and industry, and local Menadelook and Siberian tiger Mallory Conger scared up some loot With input from the U.S. Coast throughout the United States use government and Native entities. “Ex- trick and treating in Icy View. Guard, stakeholders from subsis- similar safety committees as an av- officio representatives from the tour tence co-management groups, indus- enue to bring waterway users to- industry, regional Native corpora- try, and city and tribal governments gether into an open dialogue forum tions, and agencies such as the unanimously agreed to create the where the group collectively solves USGS will likely participate as ob- Arctic Waterways Safety Commit- problems and improves waterway servers providing advisement to the tee. “The committee will be a self- safety at the user level.” committee,” Omelak wrote in an governing multi-stakeholder group Several marine mammal co-man- email to the Nome Nugget. Omelak focused on creating best practices to agement groups – the Alaska wrote that each of the three cate- ensure a safe, efficient and pre- Nanuuq Commission, the Ice Seal gories will have equal formal repre- dictable operating environment for Committee, the Eskimo Walrus sentation on the committee. “The all users of the arctic waterways,” ac- Commission, the Alaska Eskimo agenda for the next meeting is only cording to press release announcing Whaling Commission and the Alaska in the early stages of development the AWSC creation. “We recognize Beluga Whale Committee – formed but will likely focus on the continued the arctic waters are a shared re- the Arctic Marine Mammal Coali- development of the structure of the source and wanted a mechanism tion, chaired by Willie Goodwin of body, formalizing partnerships and where all waterway users could par- Kotzebue. The coalition voiced con- funding opportunities,” he wrote. ticipate in an open forum, allowing cerns about maintaining the health of In the meantime, each of the three everyone to safely share the arctic the marine mammal habitat and en- groups will determine who to select GHOST RIDER— An unknown rider cruised Icy View in style. waters in an equitable and sustain- vironment in the face of increased for membership. The subsistence able manner,” said Willie Goodwin, shipping traffic. AMMC’s purpose is users will develop a preliminary list AWSC Chairman and Chair of the “to facilitate communication and ed- of concerns and issues to begin iden- AWSC convening Steering Commit- ucation between arctic coastal com- tifying significant points of discus- tee. “This committee will allow munities and the USCG, NOAA, and sion between all user groups. stakeholders to engage with each other regulatory agencies on issues Members of the committee are other directly to resolve safety chal- related to the expected impacts of in- Willie Goodwin, Chairman (Alaska lenges among themselves, and to creased ship traffic in the Arctic on Beluga Whale Committee and better educate the inevitable flood of our way of life and subsistence ac- Alaska Marine Mammal Coalition), newcomers to Alaska’s arctic waters. tivities.” Paul Fuhs (North Slope Borough), Additionally, when appropriate, the The U.S. Coast Guard encouraged Wendie Schaeffer (Northwest Arctic committee will seek the help of the group to form a waterways com- Borough), Denise Michels (City of agencies such as the U.S. Coast mittee as is done in other parts of the Nome), David George (Shell), James Guard to promote best practices, country. An initial meeting hosted by Boyer (Alaska Marine Pilots Associ- without the need for regulatory ac- the Coast Guard took place at the end ation), Mary David (Kawerak), tion.” of August, when a steering commit- Charles Brower (Alaska Nanuuq The committee includes Arctic tee was formed to discuss further Commission, Eskimo Walrus Com- Northwest Borough Mayor Reggie steps to action. Last week, the steer- mission), Harry Brower, Jr. (Alaska Joule, City of Nome Mayor Denise ing committee took action and cre- Eskimo Whaling Commission), John Goodwin (Alaska Ice Seal Commit- tee), George Noongwook (Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission), Jack SCARRRRY— Quite an elaborate set-up greeted trick or treaters at • Pilgrim Omelak (Alaska Nanuuq Commis- Neal Foster’s house. sion) and Vera Metcalf (Eskimo Wal- rus Commission). continued from page 1 ager Howard Trott could not be reached in time for comment on this ent hole to the northwest of the ex- story. Christmas will be here before you know it! isting well field, where data indicates In reaction to the recent ACEP re- the upflow zone is located,” an email port, NJUS manager John Handeland Christmas will be here before you know it! accompanying the report release said Potelco may have other options stated. “We understand that Potelco to develop the source. “We have not and Pilgrim Geothermal Limited, the had the opportunity to meet with Pil- potential developers of the site for grim Hot Springs Limited after this large-scale generation, are reviewing summer's and fall activities,” Hande- their options for completing this hole land said. “The window of time Order your Christmas trees, wreaths and poinsettas now from the over the winter.” under which the utility would main- Last year, the City of Nome con- tain its commitment to purchase Nome Cancer Support Group, Arctic ICANS tributed $300,000 to help finance the power is closing.” drilling effort. Several parties were The commercial operation dead- involved in the quest to find the po- line is December 31, 2016, the date Supplies are limited so place your order by Wednesday,Friday, Nov. 15 Nov.16 tential to develop a geothermal en- the facility must have achieved com- ergy source. With Department of mercial operation and deliver power Energy monies and matching funds to Nome. Drilling done to date has ORDER FORM from the Alaska Energy Authority, shown mixed results, so further de- Name: the Alaska Center for Energy and velopment activities will be neces- Power at University of Alaska at sary this winter to come to a go-no Address: Fairbanks has conducted studies in go decision. Handeland commented the past. Pilgrim Hot Springs is that. at minimum, the development Contact Phone: (h) (w) e-mail: owned by Unatuuq LLC, a consor- done so far does appear to have con- tium of Native corporations includ- firmed a resource that could support ing Bering Straits Native development in the local Pilgrim *Physical Address (for deliveries): Corporation, Sitnasuak Native Cor- area. But, the big question still re- poration, Kawerak, Inc., Norton mains – is it sufficient to provide ITEM QUANTITY COST EACH SUBTOTAL Sound Economic Development Cor- power to Nome on a sustained and poration, White Mountain Native economically feasible basis. WREATH $60 $60 Corporation, Teller Native Corpora- If it turns out that there is enough tion and Mary’s Igloo Native Corpo- sustainable power, NJUS has agreed CHRISTMAS TREE ration. to pay 22 cents per kwh, plus an ad- 5-6 FEET TALL $110$120 The City’s energy consultant, ditional “resource” payment averag- CHRISTMAS TREE Ethan Berkowitz, connected ing 4 cents to the resource owner, 6-7 FEET TALL $130$140 Unatuuq LLC with an energy devel- minus 1 cent for using the NJUS opment company named Potelco power lines from Rock Creek to POINSETTIA $25 $25 Inc., owned by Quanta Services, a Nome. On average, NJUS would pay firm that offers specialized contract- 25 cents per kwh. DONATION ing services for the electric power, According to a KNOM report, natural gas and pipeline industries. ACEP director Gwen Holdmann said Potelco Inc. formed a company the new data gathered this fall points GRAND TOTAL called Pilgrim Geothermal LLC in to the hot springs’ origin, just slightly May 2013 to develop Pilgrim Hot northwest of the existing soak pond. Send your order and/or donation and payment to: Springs on its dime and to eventually However, due to funding limita- NOME Cancer Support Group, Pouch 610, Nome, AK 99762 — Contact sell the power to Nome Joint Utili- tions, it’s up to the developers to fur- 443-5235 — ties. or drop off order form at The Nome Nugget Newspaper ther explore the resource. Trees will arrive in Nome around the first week of December. Thank you for your support. Pilgrim Geothermal LLC’s man-