STANDOFF — A musk ox stands his ground as the landfill manager tries to herd the animal out of the Nome Landfill on the Beam Road, on Monday, Sept 22 . Photo by Nils Hahn

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VOLUME CXIV NO. 39 September 25, 2014 Regional leaders discuss impacts of increased shipping

By Diana Haecker for cargo ships and tankers to trans- coastal Alaskans. More maritime “There is one story that is not told in titled “Bering Strait Voices on Ship- Tribal and municipal leaders from port goods from Asia to Europe or traffic could bring negative impacts the context of climate change: It’s ping” last week. the Bering Strait region gathered last vice versa. to coastal villages that depend on the the story of the Native people living The event was organized by Kaw- week in Nome to begin the process Traffic heading to or from the Arc- health of the sea, land and air to sup- in the Arctic,” Bahnke said. erak Inc. and was funded by the Pew of devising a plan that will put the tic Oceans, be it via the Northwest port the animals hunted for subsis- As climate change impacts land, Charitable Trust and the Oak Foun- Bering Strait region in a better posi- Passage or the Northern Sea Route, tence. air and sea, ice-dependent animals dation, who helped to bring together tion to actively cope with the in- would have to pass the narrow Kawerak Inc. President Melanie like polar bears, seals and walruses- regional leaders. crease in maritime traffic. Bering Strait, which also is a major Bahnke recently stood before a gath- most conversations deal with the The gathering’s purpose was to Climate change-driven melting of highway for marine mammal migra- ering of national journalists covering health and integrity of the environ- begin the process of building a re- the summer sea ice in the Arctic re- tions. environmental issues, bringing to ment and do not take into account gional plan for proactive stewardship gions opens up shipping routes that Those whales, seals, walruses and their awareness one very important that people still rely on the wild food of the marine environment. The could mean immense cost savings wild birds are food sources for aspect that is often overlooked. supply that nature offers. gathering was held on Sept. 16 and “I don’t want us to become an en- dangered species,” Bahnke said in continued on page 5 her opening speech at the gathering Planning panel hands Council a revised parking ordinance By Sandra L. Medearis or street parking places do not count The Nome Planning Commission toward the number of off street park- has taken in hand a plan to grapple ing places needed. with the mish-mash parking prac- However, the regulations do not tices that clutter the roadsides with apply to any building immediately vehicles. adjacent to the following “down- At its regular meeting Sept. 16, town” state streets: Front Street from the panel voted unanimously to pass Campbell Way to Bering Street; a revised parking ordinance along Bering Street from Front Street to with new regulations for off-street West Fifth Avenue; Seppala Drive parking to the Nome Common from Bering Street to West F Street. Council for that group’s comments Here are some of the require- and adoption. ments pertaining to new building The planners spent months to ad- construction, expansions or change dress the public safety needs for off in use to be spelled out at the time street parking to clear roadways on building permits are pulled: Nome’s city streets. For single dwelling units, two pri- The proposed document repeals vate parking spaces for each several existing ordinances and com- dwelling unit. bines them under a single ordinance For duplexes or more units, one addressing parking requirements for and one-half spaces for each Photo by Janeen Sullivan buildings, businesses and dwellings. dwelling unit. DEFENSE— Nome-Beltz volleyball players Allaryce Agloinga and Jane Tidwell are set up to block at No one spoke at the public hear- For bed and breakfast homes, one the net while Renee Merchant is ready for a tipped ball during the West Spiketacular Volleyball Tour- ing on the parking plan. space for each three guest rooms nament held at West High School in Anchorage on September 19 – 20. See story and photos on page 10. The proposal states the standard plus the number of spaces for the number of off street parking spaces dwelling units. required for all uses in all zoning dis- Buildings other than dwellings: tricts. In most cases, public parking continued on page 4 Criminals attempt to torch former hospital complex

By Sandra L. Medearis checked the premises on Sunday, through the clinic, through the inpa- Vandals have applied consider- Sept. 14. tient acute care area, and up the stairs able destructive efforts to the old Gribben and police found paper and through the office area to carry Norton Sound Regional Hospital, towels rolled through the halls up- the fire.” but did not succeed in attempts to stairs and down in both the old and Nome Police Dept. dispatch staff burn down the complex. newer sections of the buildings along said Monday that they have no sus- One of the owners, Jim Gribben, with reams of pages from manuals pects, but there is an ongoing inves- discovered the mess when he and loose-leaf notebooks. tigation. The criminals had attempted to Gribben is offering a reward for fire off the towels at intervals along anyone coming forward to give po- the halls. lice information leading to the arrest On the Web: Although most of the trashing has and conviction of the culprits. www.nomenugget.net been cleaned up last week, evidence A tour of the vacant buildings of fire starts still mark the carpets, Monday showed wires hanging E-mail: which Gribben said are flame retar- down from big holes in the ceilings [email protected] dant. where vandals had ripped out electric “I think they were trying to burn “EXIT” signs and security cameras. down the whole complex, with a The vandals bashed glass out of very intentional domino effect,” office doors and removed glass half- Gribben said. “They found cases of walls and windows enclosing a pa- towel rolls, cases of paper, cases of tient benefits screening office. Photo by Sandra L. Medearis new file folders and spread them me- They broke mirrors and alarm SMASHED WALLS—The former Norton Sound Regional Hospital at thodically through all the halls, continued on page 4 Fifth Avenue and Bering Streets was vandalized last week. The estimated $50,000 rampage was discovered on Sept. 14. 2 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Dear Editor: at first glance – the invisible prop- fight! power and prestige with the passing nation of ours, her flag, and most of Thoughts on our flag! erties that make up the intrinsic con- Politicians will come and go, and of time, but with our vigilance, and all what we truly stand for, will re- To truly respect our country, you tent and value of Old Glory herself. political parties may gain or wane in the help of the almighty himself, this main eternal! must first understand and respect its This is not just any flag after all, it symbolism as well. And towering is our flag! It is a member of our high above all of these proud and family, it is a portion of our heritage, battle-tested icons of democracy, and it is what defines our very must be hoisted our nation’s flag! being! Let no man or nation ever The problem is that far too many make light of it, or attempt to cast it High-lites from Nome-Beltz of our people, politicians included, asunder! For in doing so, they also now take for granted that which was belittle all that this flag truly stands Harlan Heinrich, Principal had representatives from Norton Sound health Corpora- paid for in the blood, sweat, tears, for, and that my friends, is your life This past month has brought a number of opportunities tion, Public Health Center, and Nome Community Cen- and toil of generations of patriots! and liberty itself! for the community and parents to engage with student ter conduct screenings of our students and staff. These “Worse yet are those who go Again, this is your flag – treat it and school related activities. screenings were in the following areas; vision, hearing, through the motions without know- with respect, love, and dedication. Our open house on September 10 went very well. We tuberculosis, and Body Mass Index (BMI). There were ing the reasons why, or those who And most of all, treat it as you had a very nice showing of parents and community mem- also a number of displays set up by representatives from show but outward respect alone, but would a beloved member of your bers who came by and visited with our teachers and staff. Healthy Start, CAMP, Nome Community Center and who fail to feel what it really means family. This flag stands behind you, On Saturday September 13 Nome-Beltz hosted a cross Nome Public Health Center. to be a proud and dedicated citizen and helped to protect you and your country track meet in which athletes from Koyuk, Teller, It’s been a busy month and we at Nome-Beltz would of this great nation of ours? ancestors ever since our impossible Golovin, Kotzebue and Nome competed in this annual be remiss if we failed to recognize the parent and com- I have noticed that many people, dream first became a reality. And al- event. This activity required volunteer help from a num- munity support we have received for our students and the including politicians, show outward though the design of our flag may ber of parents and community members. activities they engaged in. Thank you for being there for and transient respect for our flag, but have changed from time to time, the On September 17, we held a health fair in which we our students. fail to grasp what really went into its love and sacrifices that went into its matrix? Not the materials alone, nor creation have always remained a the colors that decorate its facade, constant, and these colors do not but rather that which cannot be seen fade, nor do they forever give up the A Look at the Past

Letters to the editor must be signed and include an address and phone number. Thank you notes and political endorsements are considered ads. Editorial Poll Toll Itʼs getting closer and closer to the November elections and every- one and their dog wants to know what we think and how we are going to vote. Just about everyone with a land line gets a call. They call at suppertime while we are working over a stove. The phone rings and “this will only take five minutes” interrupts a peaceful meal. Having lost patience with polls because many of them are designed to skew the answer in the direction they want, I told one caller to take me off their list. The next day my caller ID said I had missed a call from JBER. When I returned the call there was a snooty lecture on why I should take part in polls and the importance of sharing my opin- ion. That was funny because I am not one to stifle my opinions. Not to exaggerate, but the next evening between 6:30 and 8:00 six more opinion pollsters called. “ This will only take about 15 minutes of your Photo Courtesy of the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum time.” No, it only takes 5 seconds to hang up. Many of the polls have NOME WAS SO BEAUTIFUL BACK THEN– This is what Nome’s Front Street looked like just before the a lag time of dead air before they start to talk. Along about 8:30 I got September 17, 1934 fire which destroyed 70 percent of our business district. another call with dead air space so I filled it with good old Anglo- Saxon invective. Soon a voice came on and It was my old friend Ken from Cleveland who said, “Geez, Nancy, I thought you got a new an- Nome Norton Sound Tide Predictions (High & Low Waters) swering machine.” High High Low Low Oh, the joys of everyone wanting to twist our thoughts and opin- Date Day Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide ions. Polls should be outlawed, especially at suppertime. —N.L.M.— 09/25 Th 6:45 a.m. +1.2 6:55 p.m. +1.2 12:18 a.m. +0.3 12:37 p.m. +0.5 09/26 Fr 7:05 a.m. +1.2 7:36 p.m. +1.2 12:50 a.m. +0.4 1:13 p.m. +0.4 09/27 Sa 7:27 a.m. +1.2 8:18 p.m. +1.2 1:22 a.m. +0.4 1:50 p.m. +0.4 09/28 Su 7:49 a.m. +1.2 9:03 p.m. +1.2 1:54 a.m. +0.5 2:31 p.m. +0.3 Illegitimus non carborundum 09/29 Mo 8:13 a.m. +1.3 9:53 p.m. +1.2 2:26 a.m. +0.6 3:15 p.m. +0.2 09/30 Tu 8:40 a.m. +1.3 10:47 p.m. +1.1 3:01 a.m. +0.7 4:04 p.m. +0.1 10/01 We 9:16 a.m. +1.4 11:46 p.m. +1.1 3:41 a.m. +0.7 4:57 p.m. +0.1 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] Sunrise 09/25/14 8:54 a.m. High Temp +60 09/15/14 National Weather ads: [email protected] 10/02/14 9:15 a.m. Low Temp +34 09/20/14 Service classified and legal ads: [email protected] Peak Wind 31 mph, N, 09/18/14 Nome, Alaska subscriptions: [email protected] Sunset 09/25/14 8:51 p.m. Precip. to Date 11.36” (907) 443-2321 10/02/14 8:26 p.m. Normal 12.26” 1-800-472-0391 Nancy McGuire editor and publisher [email protected] Diana Haecker staff reporter [email protected] Kristine McRae education reporter Laurie McNicholas reporter at large Nils Hahn advertising manager [email protected] Al Burgo advertising/internet/photography [email protected] Peggy Fagerstrom photography For photo copies: [email protected] Nikolai Ivanoff photography Get all of your local, regional and statewide news from us. Gloria Karmun production SEND photos to [email protected] P.O. Box 610 • Nome, Alaska 99762 • (907) 443-5235 Advertising rates: Business classified, 50¢ per word; $1.50/line legal; display ads $24 per column inch Published weekly except the last week of the year Return postage guaranteed Name: ISSN 0745-9106 Thereʼs no place like Nome Single copy price 50¢ in Nome Address: USPS 598-100 The home-owned newspaper City: State: Zip: Postmaster: Send change of address to: The Nome Nugget P.O. Box 610 ___Check ___Money Order ___Credit Card Nome, Alaska 99762 Periodical postage paid in Visa/MasterCard ______Exp. Date:_ _/_ _ Nome, Alaska 99762 Published daily except for Monday, $75 out of state $65 in state Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Not published the last week of December One year subscription. Please enclose payment with form. THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 3 Strait Action

Compiled by Diana Haecker to promote research, broaden part- ceived over 155,000 written com- that the Nunavik is the most powerful warming because reduced sea ice in nerships and educate future leaders ments. conventional, non-nuclear icebreak- the Arctic will remove less CO2 Sixth lowest sea ice extent about the complexities of this unique Many public comments cited the ing bulk carrier in the world. It sails from the atmosphere. On September 17, the Arctic sea region. Through collaborative ef- failure of the Mount Polley tailings from Deception Bay, Northern Que- Dorte Haubjerg Søgaard, PhD Fel- ice has reached its likely minimum forts, the Center will promote effec- dam in British Columbia as evidence bec year round, transporting product low with the Nordic Center for Earth extent for 2014, the National Snow tive solutions to address present and that accidents are inevitable in mines from the Canadian Royalties mine. Evolution, University of Southern and Ice Data Center reports. This future Arctic maritime challenges as the size and scale of the proposed The Nunavik will deliver 23,000 tons Denmark and the Greenland Institute year’s ice coverage is the sixth low- the Coast Guard increases its Arctic Pebble Mine. Bristol Bay tribes is- of nickel concentrate to Bayuquan in of Natural Resources in Nuuk said est in the satellite record and rein- presence. sued a release saying that Bristol Bay China, through the NW Passage and that if her research is representative, forces the long-term downward trend According to military.com, the communities alone submitted over eventually through the Bering Strait. then sea ice plays a greater role than in Arctic ice extent. Sea ice extent Center will also collaborate with the 1,500 written comments supporting The Nunavik will be supported by expected in absorbing CO2. will now begin its seasonal increase DHS Science and Technology Direc- the Environmental Protection a shore-based team of ice navigation Scientist have long known that the through autumn and winter. Mean- torate’s network of Centers of Ex- Agency’s proposed restrictions to specialists from Fednav and its sub- Earth’s oceans are able to absorb while, sea ice in the Antarctic has pertise and others for the protect the waters of Bristol Bay sidiary, Enfotec. The press release huge amounts of CO2. However, surpassed the previous record maxi- advancement of safe, secure, and en- from mines like Pebble. said, the route via the Northwest Pas- thinking that ice is impenetrable, the mum extent set in 2013 and is now vironmentally responsible maritime In addition to threats to the water- sage to China is some 40 percent Arctic oceans were left out of the more than 7.72 million square miles activity in the Arctic. shed, Alaskan comments focused on shorter than the traditional Panama equation. New research shows that for the first time in the past 35 years. The Center is housed within the existing fish-based business in Bris- Canal route, and as a result, will re- sea ice in the Arctic draws large This year’s minimum was 622,000 existing Center for Maritime Policy tol Bay that cannot coexist with duce greenhouse gas emissions by amounts of CO2 from the atmos- square miles above the record mini- and Strategy in the Humanities De- large-scale mining. Over 150 Alaska more than 1,300 tonnes. phere into the ocean. Søgaard’s stud- mum extent from September 16, partment at the Coast Guard Acad- sportfishing businesses have voiced “Fednav is proud to have designed ies show that sea ice may have a 2012. This year’s minimum is emy. their support for EPA’s proposal, this remarkable ship and to plan the major impact on the global carbon 463,000 square miles below the av- along with members of Bristol Bay first independent commercial voyage cycle, and that chemical processes erage minimum set between 1981 Alaskans support EPA’s tribes, and thousands of local resi- through the Northwest Passage,” said have a much greater impact on the and 2010. proposed protections for dents and commercial fishermen. Paul Pathy, President and co-CEO of sea ice’s ability to remove CO2 than This year, the ice cover remained Bristol Bay The EPA will complete a final Fednav Limited. The ship’s progress biological processes by algae bind- more extensive over the Barents and The Environmental Protection count and review of the comments can be tracked at http://www.fed- ing of carbon in organic material. Kara seas compared to last year. The Agency has received a record num- before issuing a final Recommended nav.com/en/voyage-nunavik Another important discovery is most notable feature was the lack of ber of public comments asking for Determination no later than February that every winter flower-like ice for- ice north of the Laptev Sea that at Clean Water Act protection for Bris- 4, 2015. The agency extended the New research finds Arctic mations are formed on the surface of one point in the melt season extended tol Bay, according to initial esti- time period to issue the decision ice absorbs CO2 newly formed sea ice. They are beyond 85 degrees North latitude, mates. An EPA comment period “upon a show of good cause,” offi- The web publication Phys.org re- called frost flowers. Søgaard has dis- within 342 miles of the North Pole. closed last Friday. Nearly 20,000 cials wrote in a Friday notice pub- ports that scientists have recently re- covered that these frost flowers hold This year was also unusual compared Alaskans weighed in with support lished in the Federal Register. “To alized that sea ice has an impact on extremely high concentrations of cal- to recent years in that the Northwest for the EPA’s proposed protections allow full consideration of the exten- the planet’s CO2 balance. Danish cium carbonate, which can have a Passage remained closed. On the for the salmon-rich region of south- sive administrative record, including scientists report that Arctic summers further significant impact on the po- other side of the Arctic, the Northern west Alaska, and against the pro- public comments, EPA finds there is will see an acceleration of climate tential CO2 uptake in the Arctic. Sea Route or Northeast Passage posed Pebble Mine. good cause to extend the time pe- opened with little ice near most of On July 21, EPA published in the riod,” the federal register reads. the shipping route along the coast of Federal Register a Notice of Pro- The agency proposed in July to Siberia. posed Determination, under Section put tight restrictions on the Pebble COMMUNITY CALENDAR 404(c) of the Clean Water Act, to re- Mine that its developer Northern Dy- USCG opens Center for strict the use of certain waters in the nasty Minerals said would effec- Thursday, September 25 Arctic Study and Policy South Fork Koktuli River, North tively kill the project. 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Photo by Sandra L. Medearis SALVAGEABLE— The Nome Planning Commission is working with Washington DC to bring in a program to refurbish boarded up houses to solve some of housing crunch. This little house at the corner of Bering Street and 3rd Avenue is a good example of a salvageable building. Photos by Sandra L. Medearis NO EXIT—Vandals who attacked the former Norton Sound Regional Hospital complex ripped out electric EXIT signs and security cameras, leaving jagged holes in the ceilings in multiple places. • Planning panel

continued from page 1 inmates and one space per three em- viding topographic lines, directions • Vandals ployees. of surface drainage, and make other Automobile repair garage, service “They left condoms here and there And the list goes on, for other notations on the plat before submit- continued from page 1 station or dealership, four spaces for and even in the morgue,” he said. uses, including mixed uses, joint ting it for final approval. each service stall provided that all boxes. The trespassers bashed in “They defecated on the floor in some uses, unspecified uses, as well as re- • Set the date—Nov. 16— for a vehicles in the custody of the opera- light switches and other controls, in- of the rooms. Here, look here,” quired characteristics of parking Nome Planning Commission open tor of the business for service, repair, cluding a pricey nurse call box at the Gribben said, showing a reporter an spaces, including surfacing. For all house for the community to discuss storage, sale or other purposes shall inpatient nurses station. empty energy drink can sitting on a required parking spaces, the layout continued development of Nome and be stored on premises or on a sepa- Stove-in walls allow views into clinic counter. “The place is loaded standards of 10 ft. by 24 ft. minimum quality of life issues—a zoning vio- rate parking lot and shall not be adjoining rooms. with DNA evidence.” shall be applied. lations and enforcement manual, a parked on a public right-of-way. Local folk are still talking about “It’s just a shame, to destroy and The public may inspect the pro- proposed Middle Beach park, al- Bank, office building, profes- the electrical storm that hit Nome damage a valuable resource like posed parking ordinance at Nome ready in the beginning design stages, sional office or clinic, one public with a boom of thunder and light- this,” Gribben said. “These buildings City Hall or at Kegoayah Kozga Li- and other community planning is- parking place for each 400 sq. ft. of ning that Sunday. Gribben figures have been serving the community brary. sues. gross floor area, but not less than that Saturday night or Sunday morn- since 1948 with various vital and Administered the oath of office to three spaces. ing the vandals entered the laundry beneficial programs.” In other business, the commis- Commissioner Larry Pederson who Churches, one public off-street room window between the buildings, The hospital covers a city block sion: is re-upping for another term. parking space for each 10 seats, concealed from view of road and comprising a dozen parcels at Fifth • Approved a preliminary plat for Commissioners voted Pederson in based on maximum seating capacity. foot traffic. Avenue and Bering Street. the 114-acre 21st Century Subdivi- as chairman to replace NPC Chair- Eating and drinking establish- “There were pools of mud and The hospital has been empty since sion, owned by Nome Gold Alaska. man Charlie Weiss who opted not to ment, one public parking space for water on the floor and the window Norton Sound Health Corp. moved The land lies along City Field. renew after serving many years on each five seats, based on maximum was swinging open when I got in their hospital services into a $200 Nikolai Ivanoff, representing the the commission. seating capacity, or one space for here Sunday. I think that was their million complex built at the east end owners, said he would accomplish a The NPC has one vacancy yet to every 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area. last visit, the night of the storm,” of Greg Kruschek Road. Gribben in- punch list drawn up by John Blees, fill. Welfare or correctional facility, Gribben said. vested in the old hospital earlier this city engineer, which includes pro- Gribben thought vandals had been year and is looking for a community one space per six beds for patients or hanging out in the hospital multiple service oriented nonprofit idea that times with different individuals needs a home. using it as a “date” pad. Fall Clean-Up Week!

Public Works will be available Monday, September 29th Sept. 26 - Oct. 3, 2014 thru Thursday, October 2nd to pick up vehicles!! Must fill out a release form at City Hall. Please call 443-6663 to schedule a pickup. FREE DUMP Saturdays: Includes ATV’s and snowmachines. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A dump truck will be located at

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Photos by Diana Haecker PLENTY OF CONCERNS, PLENTY OF IDEAS— Municipal and tribal delegates from the Bering Strait re- UNIFIED— Shishmaref City Council member Bill Jones, left, sports a gion gathered for two days last week to tackle concerns raised due to increased maritime traffic through the t-shirt summarizing the summit’s attitude as Eskimo Walrus Commis- Bering Strait. The gathering aimed to set the stage for the region to develop its own Bering Strait Arctic plan. sion specialist Katya Wassillie reads from the note cards pinned to the The White House has released an Arctic Policy and implementation plan and the Alaska Arctic Policy Plan wall at the shipping summit, held on Sept. 16-17 in Nome. Commission is working on state plan, to be presented to the Legislature in January 2015. • Shipping summit continued from page 1 whether coastal residents approve of called for action and asked the lead- tion System. It is an automatic track- aboard international voyaging ships it or not, tops the list. Also, over the ers in the room to help co-author the ing system used on ships and vessel with gross tonnage of 300 or more, 17 at the Nome Mini Convention last three years unprecedented events next chapter in the history books as traffic services to identify and locate and all passenger ships regardless of Center. continue to stress the region’s resi- being active participants. “First peo- vessels, their course and speed. size. It marked the first region-wide dents. Those events come in the form ple, People First” was the motto that The International Maritime Orga- Although there are AIS base sta- tribal and municipal get-together to of fall storms that erode and flood guided the discussions. nization’s International Convention tions scattered throughout the Bering tackle climate driven changes in a re- low lying communities; weather and With this motto in mind, the group for the Safety of Life at Sea Strait, the system is only available if gional forum. ice conditions that don’t allow St. began a two-day intense workshop to (SOLAS) requires AIS to be fitted continued on page 6 Also present were U.S. Coast Lawrence Island hunters to hunt wal- figure out what to do to address con- Guard Commander James Houck, ruses at customary levels to fill the cerns connected with increased ship- Executive Director of the Institute of food stores; a confirmed outbreak of ping. the North Nils Andreassen, Inuit Cir- avian cholera in migratory birds, also The complexity of the entire ship- cumpolar Council Traditional at the island; and a continued occur- ping issue was broken down into four Knowledge/Science Advisor Caro- rence of oiled seals and migratory sections: Safety and security; infra- line Behe, UAF Marine Advisory birds showing up at St. Lawrence Is- structure; protection of natural re- MAKE A Program agent Gay Sheffield and land for the third year in succession. sources and economic development. LARGE WE CAN representatives of the funding foun- According to Coast Guard num- Groups worked to identify prob- PURCHASE dations. bers, the number of Bering Strait lems, concerns and possible solu- SHIP IT In her opening remarks Bahnke transits has doubled from 220 in tions, writing them on cards that AT THE AC summarized the challenges con- 2008 to 440 in 2013. Despite those were pinned to the wall. By the end STORE? FOR YOU! nected with an uncertain future that challenges, Bahnke said, there are of the two days, the walls of the Mini climate change brings. The tide of also opportunities to be seized. She Convention Center sported writings new marine traffic that will come, organized under aforementioned For all your flight and cargo needs, headings. call your Nome Ravn Alaska office The most pressing issue is safety and security. People felt that in- at 907-443-2414. creases in ship traffic would translate into increases in pollution, noise pol- lution and a potential for accidents, oil spills and an invasion of new species. The suggestion was made to turn the Bering Strait region into a no dis- charge zone; something the City of Nome supports at the IMO level as the International Maritime Organiza- tion currently hammers out the Polar Code. Other suggestions included to re- quest from the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure that certain zones are off-lim- its for ship traffic during peak hunt- VISIT US ing seasons. ONLINE AT One reoccurring theme was that communities would like to “see” the HARD AT WORK— Shaktoolik City Council member George Sooki- ships that are passing through. This ayak mulls questions dealing with economic development during the sparked a discussion on the so-called “Bering Strait Voices on Arctic Shipping” gathering in Nome. AIS – short for Automatic Identifica- Buying Nome gold continuously for 35 years. CHOOSE Y

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Bahnke’s anal- For Nome, MAP agent Gay ergy. “The people of this region have ogy was to go from “riding in the Sheffield managed to install an AIS additional tools, as people who live back of the bus, to driving the bus to at the Northwest Campus’s building. here,” he said. “Can you imagine an owning the bus and eventually own- The Greek University of the international shipping company get- ing the fleet of busses.” Agean provided the equipment for ting a letter from the tribes of the re- While there is a big need to de- free. This now enables Nome resi- gion, who may not have the authority velop infrastructure, Andreassen dents to click on marinetraffic.com, to force payments on those who pointed to the need to develop a zoom into the Nome area and find travel through the Bering Strait, but workforce that will be able to work ships that are currently in the vicinity whose combined voice can demand those jobs. “To successfully operate of Nome. Since the system covers that company to subscribe to volun- in the region, the region needs more only line-of-sight, ships between tary measures or invest in the local than ships and ports – it needs peo- Cape Nome, Nome and halfway to OSRO (oil spill response organiza- ple, and more importantly, people Sledge Island can be identified. tion) to strengthen prevention and re- with the right skills,” he said. “To Institute of the North’s Nils An- sponse training?” meet that obligation, northern re- dreassen facilitated the sessions deal- Andreassen said there is strength gions must match technical experi- ing with economic development and in coalitions- for example by in- ence with local and traditional infrastructure. creasing regional coordination with knowledge, or combine the two- in He addressed the group beginning the North Slope Borough and the this, the Arctic can achieve a mar- with a provocative statement. He Northwest Arctic Borough. He riage of cultures. Alaska can facili- quoted a European academic who pointed to examples of successful tate the development of competency spoke at Alice Rogoff’s “Arctic Cir- coalitions in Finland and Canada. In and capability,” Andreassen said. cle” meeting in Iceland. “People of Canada, tribes or native corporations Where is the training center for Photo by Diana Haecker the Arctic did not create a changing enter “impact benefit agreements” those Arctic jobs? SPEAKING OUT FOR SUBSISTENCE— Tyler Ivanoff with the City climate, therefore they should not with private companies who develop The group set to work and brain- of Elim commented on the importance of subsistence practices. benefit. Indeed, it was a global sin, resources and they receive monetary stormed ideas for infrastructure and fill local hire jobs. and the globe should benefit,” was compensation relative to the risk to economic development. Under infra- Julie Raymond Yakoubian pointed the quote that Andreassen repeated at their region. structure grew a list of recommenda- out that the compilation of the writ- last week’s forum. In terms of Alaskan economic de- tions: build light houses on ings were just prelimary. Kawerak He did so to illustrate the attitude velopment, he said that most Arctic Diomede, King Island and Wales; in- Inc. staff will compile the results and and perspective from other countries nations are equally endowed with vest in own shipping vessels; have prepare a draft report that will be fed that are at the table shaping Arctic mineral resources. In order to be suc- infrastructure to be able to handle ac- back to the participants for approval. policies. Andreassen added that such cessful developers, one needs a prod- cidents and an influx of large groups The final report will guide the a perspective should not have a place uct, a market, a means to get the of people in case of shipping disas- work of a marine advocate, a posi- in the Arctic dialogue, but it is up to product to market, access to the re- ter; have infrastructure in place to tion that Kawerak is hiring for right the region to formulate a clear strat- source and energy to develop it. deal with ships solid waste manage- now. egy. He challenged the group of re- “That’s why we don’t see more suc- ment. Melanie Bahnke closed the meet- gional leaders to be very clear and cessful resource development proj- Under economic development the ing and summarized the achieve- consistent as they draft their message ects,” he said. Exorbitant energy main points were to train community ments, the biggest one being all in to the world of what is right, accept- costs and the lack infrastructure are residents as first responders; get AIS one room leading a focused discus- able and wanted by the people of the big hurdles to overcome. But there is system out to all communities; cater sion about the role Bering Strait cit- Arctic. “The further you get away hope. Andreassen quoted Melanie to eco-tourism and set up tour izens want to play in the grand from the Arctic, the bigger it gets,” Bahnke’s “owning the fleet” model. guides, outlets to sell Native arts and scheme of things. “Thank you for he said. “So the message must reach It is based on the theory to identify- crafts; develop a local workforce to helping with step one,” Bahnke said. “It’s going to take hard work, but our region stands out because we are Photo by Diana Haecker unified. 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Photo by Diana Haecker INCREASED MARITIME TRAFFIC— Nome’s roadstead gets increasingly busy as fuel supply vessels, cargo barges and tugs are waiting their turn to dock at the causeway or inside the small boat harbor. IMO to adopt the Polar Code shipping regs in November

By Diana Haecker Polar Code to address this. Accord- include the avoidance of cetacean tain and he offers a way out by offer- and Page’s network protect the larger The eyes of the industrialized ing to the IMO website, the organi- known areas. However, there are ing a service that 1,700 vessels plow- vessel traffic, regional concern lies world have begun to focus on the zation is developing a mandatory only voluntary guidelines to avoid ing Alaskan waters already subscribe with Alaska Native hunters on the Arctic and the Bering Strait as natu- International Code of safety for ships areas other marine mammals use. All to. water. Page called the situation in the ral resources once hidden under lay- operating in polar water, to cover the that is in the recommendatory section “For years, the Coast Guard had Bering Strait and increased shipping ers of ice surface due to receding full range of design, construction, of the Polar Code, but Cmdr. Mauger regulations regarding tankers but just schemes a “manageable threat.” summer sea ice. equipment, operational, training, said that it is vital that the informa- last year they realized that most spills What does he mean by that? Residents of the Bering Strait and search and rescue and environmental tion is presented to the shippers. happen with cargo ships, like the Se- “There is always the threat of an northwest Alaska are becoming in- protection matters relevant to ships Cmdr. Mauger said in his experi- lendang Ayu,” Page told the Nugget. accident but we can manage it,” he creasingly alarmed at what the in- operating in the inhospitable waters ence, shipping companies are inter- The Coast Guard allows for a so- said. “If we see a vessel broke down, creased interest, maritime traffic and surrounding the two poles. ested in the efficiency of their called Alternative Planning Criteria, we can get help to it before the oil resource development means to their operations. “They want to get in and APC for short, that achieves envi- spill occurs.” Largely due to ad- subsistence way of life, their culture IMO out of the terminal fast,” he said. To ronmental protection objectives of vances in technology, Page feels and the integrity of the northern en- In May 2014, the Maritime Safety facilitate smooth and uneventful voy- the regulations through other meas- threats can be minimized. He likened vironment. Committee approved, for considera- ages, Mauger said, owners and oper- ures. Such measures include 24/7 to getting into the car and driving in Just last week, tribal and munici- tion with a view to adoption at its ators of ships will take into account AIS vessel tracking that includes a traffic. “You manage the threat of an pal leaders of the region met to begin November 2014 session, the draft any additional information they can person standing watch and detecting accident by buckling up your seat the process of devising a plan that new SOLAS chapter XIV “Safety get. Just getting local Bering Strait disabled vessels or detecting vessels belt, having good tires and driving at puts the residents of this region front measures for ships operating in polar regional knowledge to shippers that sailing too close to shore. They also a reasonable speed,” he said. and center (see related story starting waters”, which would make manda- originate in different countries might stand by to locate vessels capable of Page said he is testing smaller AIS page 1). tory the Introduction and part I-A of be the challenge. providing assistance, if need be. The trackers in Savoonga and Gambell A pledge often heard during the the International Code for Ships Op- The Polar Code is not a one-stop network has a satellite tracking net- with hunters using smaller vessels. meeting was to do one’s best to learn erating in Polar Waters. solution for this. For example, traffic work that tracks towing vessels that “Smaller boats are not required by more about the complexity of ship- This Polar Code addresses polar routing and traffic separation may provide assistance to disabled law to have AIS on board,” he said. ping-related issues. Besides the U.S. water operational manuals, ship schemes are very important, but they vessels and prevent a grounding and He added that technology is avail- Coast Guard, state and federal policy structure, ship stability, requirements are not in the Polar Code. potential total loss of vessel and able to use smaller trackers, a VHF makers, the regional group decided on machinery, operational safety, fire A NOAA publication called Coast crew, cargo and oil spill. Page said, radio and a monitor on a smaller boat to become a player in the Arctic safety, safety of navigation, commu- Pilot offers detailed descriptions on if the Selendang Ayu would’ve been so that they can be seen by other ma- game. nications, crew training and certifi- weather conditions, navigational haz- part of his network, they would have rine traffic and the home base and But what is in place already to pro- cations and voyage planning. ards and other vital information for immediately detected that the vessel also that they can see the larger ves- tect the land, water and air people de- The second part of the document marine pilots. Another avenue to get was disabled, drifting and the net- sels. pend on? And where can the local spells out pollution prevention meas- information to shippers is through work could have prevented the tragic voices be effectively heard? ures, including prevention of oil the just formed Arctic Waterways loss of life, the grounding and subse- At the international level, the In- spills, noxious liquid substances, Safety Committee. “That is a power- quent oil spill. ternational Maritime Organization is sewage and garbage. ful tool,” Mauger said. The network also offers expanded the agency of the United Nations that The Polar Code would be an Tugs and barges for example are oil pollution prevention equipment Visit is the global standard-setting author- amendment to the International Con- not included in the safety standards capabilities, emergency towing sys- ity for the safety, security and envi- vention on Safety of Life at Sea, or included in the Polar Code. tems, oil containment boom, oil ronmental performance of SOLAS, a regime that has been in They are covered in Coast Guard skimmers and temporary storage international shipping. existence since 1974. regulations, but compliance of the containers. The IMO’s website says, “Its main Cmdr. Mauger said the Polar Code tug and barge traffic in Western Since January 2014, the Alaska role is to create a regulatory frame- was to be drafted in two phases, one Alaska, as well as tankers and ves- Maritime Prevention and Response work for the shipping industry that is phase that does not create new regu- sels carrying oil as a secondary Network is the only Coast Guard-ap- fair and effective, universally lation because they already exist for cargo, is facilitated by a special pro- proved APC for nontank vessels op- adopted and universally imple- large vessels such as tankers and gram called the Alaska Maritime Pre- erating in Western Alaska from mented.” cargo ships over 500 gross tons, and vention and Response Network. It is Cordova to Kaktovik, Page said. The IMO developed guidelines in passenger ships carrying more than a service offered by the Alaska Ma- However, vessels on so-called in- the 1990s to address ships sailing in 12 passengers. rine Exchange, which also maintains nocent passage from foreign port to ice-covered waters in order to protect Mauger said the first phase is and operates Automatic Identifica- foreign port don’t have to be part of ships, the crew and harbors. Those nearly finished and he expects that tion System equipment along the the network. guidelines, while they still apply are by November, the IMO will adopt Alaska coast to track vessels. While the IMO, the Polar Code voluntary and the IMO did not ad- the Polar Code. Phase 2 is to begin, Ed Page with the Marine Ex- dress ships sailing in ice conditions which will see a bigger emphasis on change explained that the oil spill re- of the polar regions. There were no what this region is concerned with. sponse equipment requirements rules in place dealing with ship “Since 2010 we [USCG] held prescribed in the Coast Guard regu- equipment in low temperatures, the more than eight public meetings, re- lations cannot feasibly be achieved CONNECT remote nature of the polar regions ceived letters, met directly with throughout Alaska’s the expansive and the needs for additional Search tribes, the North Slope Borough, to maritime region. “The cargo industry 49™ And Rescue capabilities. understand the issues and to incorpo- would never be able to fund all the 100 destinations with Club benefits offered Commander John Mauger with the rate examples in the Polar Code,” Coast Guard’s oil spill response re- only to Alaska residents U.S. Coast Guard said that the USA, Cmdr. Mauger said. 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By Nancy Mendenhall ing nearly finished On September 15, the University of Alaska Fairbanks awarded a PhD in Indigenous Studies to Nome’s By Sarah Miller offers programs to the community Barb Amarok. This week nears the completion on a variety of topics, which can be Her 32 years of work and leader- of the renovation of the Northwest enhanced with the new lab and ship in the region’s education pro- Campus’ science building. One of classroom space. Most impor- grams, starting with Kawerak ABE, the oldest buildings on campus, it tantly, the new building will support then 20 years with Nome Public was used originally for home eco- the college’s goal of community Schools, and recently six years with nomics and later became the science outreach and education. NWC al- Northwest Campus, along with building because of its linoleum ready includes an ongoing calendar many education-focused boards and flooring. The newly renovated of science lectures and presentations committees, led her to her disserta- space will feature a lab with spe- on local science topics and issues, tion topic: “An Indigenous Vision of cialized research equipment includ- but the lab will expand opportuni- 21st Century Education in the Bering ing tables, sinks, lights, a centrifuge, ties for community members to ob- Strait Region.” fume hood, and digital recording serve biology research in action. “I’ve always valued formal edu- equipment. In addition to the ex- DOCTOR— Nome’s Barb Amarok received her doctorate in Indigenous Ongoing projects will be accessible cation,” Amarok said.” My father panded lab space, classrooms will Studies. Here she is pictured between Dr. Ray Barnhardt, who estab- for observation to interested resi- was an educator, and so was my also be available for instruction and lished and leads the UAF Indigenous Studies PhD Program, and Dr. Eric dents. “We want to encourage sci- mother’s sister.” Since their time, group presentations. Financing for Madsen. ence, to grow our own scientists public education has improved much the project came from the USDE here in Nome, even if it is just civil- in the region, but more still needs to mentary students, and NPS held a vanced degree-seeking students and Title 3 program, which provides ian science observers. Not everyone be done to help the youth. She gives well-received in-service for all to share insights from our projects.” federal funding for higher education needs to be a research scientist to be specific examples. “I would like to teachers, ‘Cultural Sensitivity Train- Except for the last year she was institutions serving minorities in- interested in all of the science op- see the Alaska Dept. of Education ing’ with Mary Miller, Vera Metcalf, also working fulltime. She says what cluding Alaska Natives and Native portunities we have here,” said Met- and the University of Alaska expand and Marilyn Koezuna-Irelan as the kept her going in the rigorous pro- Hawaiians. calf. “We’ve only begun to scratch the number of courses required for leaders.” gram was her determination to serve Northwest Campus currently of- the surface of potential for science teacher certification that specifically The best parts of the PhD program the community and help students to fers programs to students and com- outreach in the Bering Straits re- address the needs of rural Alaska Na- for Amarok were, “My access to be more successful. “And I had col- munity members in the Norton gion.” tive children. There were two proj- scholarly writings of people of color leagues in Nome I could discuss is- Sound area on issues of local signif- The new space may also provide ects like that this year that I worked from around the world. And the sup- sues with at any time,” she said. icance, which will benefit from the a veanue for an increase in science on: Sitnasuak sponsored a summer port I got from being able to meet The formal awarding of degrees new science building and equip- research occurring close to home, intensive reading program for ele- with a number of Alaska Native ad- will be May 2015. ment. The Marine Advisory Pro- noted Carol Gales, Program Devel- gram offers outreach and technical opment Manager. As climate change assistance to residents that promotes begins to impact the region in more economic development of local concrete ways, with effects on Troopers arrest five suspects in commercial marine and freshwater wildlife, coastal erosion, and even industries while seeking to protect subsistence practices in Alaskan vil- the environmental health and con- lages, the attention of scientists and Shishmaref drug burglary servation of these natural resources. policy makers is increasingly fo- By Sandra L. Medearis earlier in the morning from Shish- 3 tablets and one morphine syringe. A component of the marine advisory cused on the Arctic region. Not A yen for drugs and breaking laws maref ‘s school. [Nayokpuk admitted to consuming program includes hands-on biology only that, other research topics that to illegally possess them has resulted Trooper investigation found that Tylenol 3 pills but did not return any research that can be performed in are interrelated to ecology and biol- in two 18-year-old Shishmaref Ned Ahgupuk and the three juveniles of the drugs to me,” Smith said in his the new lab. The High Latitude ogy have generated a surge of inter- youths drawing multiple felony had pried the door to the clinic with report. “Two of the morphine sy- Reindeer Management Program est in Northwestern Alaska. These charges after they broke into their a butter knife. When the door ringes and a majority of the Tylenol (HLRM) offers instruction in man- issues include the harvesting of min- village clinic. opened, it quickly closed. The four 3 pills remain unaccounted for.” aging reindeer herds with respect to erals and oil, the potential for geot- Troopers took the pair to Anvil went to the school to find a tool to State law lists Tylenol 3, which the sustainability of the practice and hermal energy sources, and the Mountain Correctional Center pend- use in the break-in. When the young contains codeine, and morphine as its ecological impact. This program exploration of Northwest passages ing arraignment. Three 15-year-olds men got to the school, they ran into controlled substances. is one of only a few such programs that could cause increased trans- also involved have been taken to Ryan Paul Nayokpuk who was draw- Nayokpuk has been charged on in the world, with the others located portation in the Arctic region are Nome Youth Facility and their cases ing on a piece of wood. Misconduct Involving A Controlled in Scandinavian countries, and it drawing the attention of researchers. handed over to Dept. of Juvenile Jus- One of the juveniles stood outside Substance in the Fourth Degree, Bur- shares one of its instructors with a Metcalf hopes the new building will tice for juvenile charges. the school with Nayokpuk while glary in the Second Degree for the program in Finland. “This program enhance and benefit the research As of Monday, the court had re- Ahgupuk and two juveniles went clinic break-in, both Class C will have potentially the most use studies done by outside groups. leased Ned Ahgupuk, 18, to third into the school via an open window. felonies, and Theft in the Fourth De- for the new building,” said college “We wanted a space where re- party custodians Irene Ahgupuk and The three came out of the school gree. director Bob Metcalf. “With two in- searchers from elsewhere would Diane Merrill. As of Monday, Ryan with propane torches and a crowbar. Ahgupuk has been charged on two structors, they’ll be using the lab for have access to lab equipment and fa- Paul Nayokpuk, 18, remained in cus- Nayokpuk remained at the school counts of Burglary in the Second De- biological sampling, blood testing, cilities while they are here. There’s tody at Anvil Mountain Correctional while the three juveniles and gree, both Class C felonies, for the necropsies and other research re- no facility like it anywhere around.” Center. Ahgupuk walked back to the clinic clinic and school, as well as Miscon- lated to reindeer herding.” Space in the lab can be leased to According to charging documents and gained access by breaking a win- duct Involving A Controlled Sub- The new lab will support expan- outside research groups during the filed by Alaska State Trooper Timo- dow with the crowbar. stance, a Class C Felony and two sion of the college’s new nursing summer, such as the Korean Polar thy Smith, he received a report from The four came out of the clinic and counts of Theft in the Fourth Degree program, which allows students to Research Institute, which undertook Shishmaref VPSO Eningowuk that walked with Nayokpuk to a nearby for stealing from the school and the complete their degree here in Nome studies in the Council area this sum- early Sept. 12, suspects broke a win- shop, according to trooper reports, clinic. H also faces a charge on within two years, as well as the mer on bacteria in the subarctic tun- dow and entered the Norton Sound and did “lines” of crushed Tylenol 3 Criminal Mischief in the Third De- other health career programs cur- dra soil. The college also hopes to Health Corp. community clinic. In- tablets. gree for damage to the clinic esti- rently available. The lab will be accommodate research groups con- side, they pried open another door According to the other boys, mated to exceed $2,000. available to students as they pursue nected to UAF, including the Insti- leading to the medication room. Nayokpuk took the crowbar with the Troopers are continuing to investi- scientific studies related to these ca- tute of Arctic Biology as well as There, they pried open a locker used intention of throwing it away. gate the whereabouts of the remain- reers, such as microbiology, health Sikuliak, an ice breaking research to secure narcotics. The propane torches have been re- ing Tylenol 3 and morphine. and disease, and anatomy and phys- vessel that is one of the most ad- Village health aides found 101 covered, but not the crowbar. Residents of Shishmaref are wor- iology. Through its Cooperative Ex- vanced research vessels in the world Tylenol 3 tablets containing codeine Ahgupuk and the three juveniles ad- ried for their children because of the tension Service, the college also and is operated by UAF. missing along with five syringes of mitted burglarizing the school and dangerous nature of the opioids, ac- morphine, troopers said. the clinic, troopers said in the report. cording to Smith’s affidavit filed in The burglars used tools they stole Ahgupuk returned a bag of Tylenol District Superior Court in Nome.

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Graduates must fulfill a two-year work agreement. Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation For more details and to apply anytime: please call Belinda Mattingley, NSHC education coordinator, at For news anytime, find us online at 443-4508 or by email at: www.nomenugget.net [email protected]. THE NOME NUGGET OPINION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 9 Lawsuit challenging the Walker-Mallott ticket without foundation This opinion piece by former At- years of extremism and mismanage- gether. lot. We deplore the efforts of Mr. Ja- Stephen McAlpine served as torney General Bruce Botelho ment that characterizes the current We should not be surprised by cobus and Mr. Strait to deprive the Alaska’s Lt. Governor for eight and Lieutenant Governor Stephen administration. Their common vi- this lawsuit. The latest polls show voters of Alaska of a choice between years. Bruce Botelho served as At- McAlpine, participants in the sion is what led them to make com- that Alaskans strongly prefer the the failed policies and actions of the torney General for Governors Wal- Walker Mallott, merger is being dis- mon cause. Walker-Mallott ticket over the Par- Parnell administration and the op- ter Hickel and Tony Knowles. Both tributed statewide. Bill and Byron were well aware nell-Sullivan ticket. We are be- portunity for a new beginning that had years of experience dealing with On September 17, attorney and of the AFL-CIO’s preference for a mused by the irony that Republican the Walker-Mallott team offers our election matters. Republican Party activist Ken Ja- combined ticket. But well before Party operatives now believe they state. cobus went to court on behalf of the that, there were voices throughout must rise to the defense of the Dem- Republican Party’s district chair, Alaska, in the business and medical ocratic Party. Steve Strait, in an attempt to remove community, among tribal leadership, We express our support for the in- Parnell’s only significant opposition from pro-life supporters and tegrity and competence of the attor- from the ballot. Mr. Jacobus’ the- women’s organizations, conserva- neys representing our government in ory is that Lieutenant Governor tives and liberals, local government this case and our confidence that the Mead Treadwell could not adopt leaders, fishermen, hunters, farmers, court will uphold the actions of Lt. emergency regulations to permit families and students, who urged Governor Treadwell to permit Bill Bill Walker to substitute Byron consolidation for the same reasons Walker and Byron Mallott to appear Mallott as his running mate. Ja- that brought Bill and Byron to- together on the November bal- cobus has demanded that the court bar Mr. Walker and Mr. Mallott from appearing “as a combined non-party ticket”. In our judgment, Homeschoolers Take Vir- this lawsuit has no merit. The scenario complained about in tual Field Trips in the this current lawsuit has actually oc- curred on five separate occa- Kegoayah Kozga Library sions. In four of those instances By Aaron Motis (1982, 2002, 2006, and now in These past two Fridays, Nome homeschoolers participated in video 2014) emergency regulations were conferences at the Kegoayah Kozga library arranged by Marguerite LaR- adopted to provide the means to iviere. The first one was about tropical rain forests and the second one allow a gubernatorial candidate to was about the seasons and what causes them to change. The conferences select a new running mate. While were made possible by OWL, Online With Libraries. elements of this merged ticket are Tropical Rainforests was the topic of the first video conference. certainly worthy of the “history-in- Taught by the Center for Puppetry Arts, this class discussed animals in the-making” banner, the mechanics the rain forests and layers of the rain forest. Throughout the program, the of the merger are nothing new or out director instructed the students in creating a rod-manipulated tropical of the ordinary in this state. In bird puppet. This was a great science and arts lesson all in one. 2006, the attorney general reviewed During the 60 minute Seasons e-lab, homeschool teams Alpha, Bravo, the constitutional and other legal Charlie, and Delta reviewed the key topics in an interactive way with the precedent and concluded: lab director. Using a Seasons simulator, they predicted the seasons of Across 54. Ishmael's people “[W]e think that no-party guber- Athens, Greece; Auckland, New Zealand; and Quito, Ecuador. 1. Bouquets 55. Collapse natorial candidates are free to Through funds provided to the library, homeschoolers were able to 7. Prejudices 58. Some theater choose any running mate they wish, take virtual field trips like these. It benefits students by connecting them 13. Emissary 60. Farmer, at times regardless of political affiliation or with international award-winning programs. 14. Cause of hereditary variation 61. Sacred Zoroastrian writings lack thereof, whether it be at the ini- 15. Spruce up 62. Fitting room endeavors tial petition stage or later when the 16. Power tools for smoothing wood 63. Cash in original running mate may with- For news anytime, find us online at 18. "Unforgettable" singers draw and need to be replaced.” 19. Decide to leave, with "out" Down Mr. Jacobus’ complaint reads like 21. Arch type 1. One who distributes charity the partisan press release that it is, www.nomenugget.net 22. Cuckoos 2. That which exists attempting to portray the merger of 23. Pigtail, e.g. 3. Baddies the two campaigns as a cynical 25. Bluster 4. Foot pads backroom deal orchestrated by 26. Affranchise 5. Absorbed, as a cost union bosses. As eyewitnesses and 27. Fixed 6. Married women (Spanish) participants in the discussions lead- Johnson CPA LLC 29. After expenses 7. Christian rite involving water ing up to the merger, let us be per- 30. Aridity 8. Down with the flu fectly clear —no offers of 32. Baton wielder 9. ___ king, food (2 wds) appointment, employment, or pass- Certified Public Accountants 34. Appropriate 10. Man of La Mancha ing or vetoing legislation, or com- 35. Charge 11. Chic mitments of public funding were 36. Sack 12. More tranquil made. And despite all of the specu- Mark A. Johnson, CPA 40. ___ Island, TV show 15. Almost boil lation, both Bill and Byron stood 44. Backstabber 17. Begin resolute in their personal convic- 45. Vine-supporting latticework 20. Crash site? tions on certain issues but agreed For ALL your accounting needs! 47. "So ___ me!" 23. Rouses to action that they were in alignment on the 48. ___ acid, a product of protein 24. Hearing impairment device (2 vast array of issues critical to them Please call for an appointment. metabolism wds) as Alaskans. 50. Lieu 27. Cache Yes, Bill and Byron talked pri- 51. "Empedocles on ___" (Matthew 28. Parenting challenges vately about a possible merger of Business and personal income tax preparation Arnold poem) 31. 40 winks their campaigns. Each campaign • 52. Data 33. Undertake, with "out" had been following several polls and planning 53. Sylvester, to Tweety 36. Ancient Celtic priest over the course of the spring and 37. Heartfelt summer showing that (a) Governor • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services Previous Puzzle Answers 38. More rigid Parnell’s performance in office was Financial statements 39. A through Z largely discredited, and that (b) • 40. Freight car without sides or more Alaskans than not wanted a roof (2 wds) new governor which they would not 41. Ancient fertility goddess get in a 3-way race. Bill and Byron 42. Ray of sunlight recognized that they shared similar 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 43. Bakery supply views on most of the pressing issues 46. Grassland facing Alaska and that the state (907) 443-5565 49. England Dan and John Ford could not easily sustain four more ___, singing duo 51. Clear, as a disk 54. Lying, maybe 56. "Much ___ About Nothing" 57. Big ___ Conference 59. "___ Maria"

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Photos by Janeen Sullivan NOT ON MY WATCH— Nome-Beltz volleyball player Jane Tidwell goes up to block a ON THE ATTACK— Kalani Suemai, one of the Nome girls volleyball team's outside hit- Wasilla player at the West Spiketacular. The Lady Nanooks had their best match of pool ters, swings away trying to score a point during pool play at the West Spiketacular. One of play against the Warriors. During pool play teams get only two games against each opponent, the biggest tournaments of the year in Anchorage, the Spiketacular featured 18 large 4-A as opposed to up to five. This format allowed the Nanooks to play seven different teams dur- Schools. The Nanooks were one of only 3 smaller, 3-A schools attending. Allysa Bushey, ing the weekend. Renee Merchant, Rayne Lie and Allaryce Agloinga back their teammate up. Nanooks gain valuable experience at the West Spiketacular volleyball tournament By Keith Conger best place to gain experience is a big The Nanooks had their best result the number of teams at the tourna- the season the ones that are most The Nome-Beltz Nanooks volley- tourney like this. It’s a safe place to of the weekend during their final ment that were intentionally serving confident in digging and defense will ball team did not fly to Anchorage try new things.” match on Friday night. The team the ball short. Frost explained, that be the most successful. last weekend thinking they were On Friday night the Nanooks nearly stole the second contest instead of having 15 to 20 feet to Frost reported that all-tournament going to make history by claiming opened pool play and were thrown against the Wasilla Warriors. By es- make a pass off the serve, the girls selectee senior Renee Merchant led the title at the West Spiketacular vol- off stride by both the Soldotna Stars tablishing their highest point total, were forced to make tight passes 5 to the team over the weekend. Frost leyball tournament. They were, after and then the East High Thunder- they were able to extend the game 8 feet from the net. added, “Jane Tidwell was pretty all, one of only three small 3A birds. They were outscored 20 – 10 into overtime, finishing at 22 - 20. “We have the best setters in our awesome at the net. She had lots of schools competing against 18 much in the first game, and 20 – 9 in each “Rayne (Lie) had our longest region (in Renee Merchant and Jay- heads-up play.” larger 4A schools. of the next three. serving string of the tournament,” den Otten),” explained Frost. “Now Frost says that there are hidden They had to look no further than The Spiketacular allows the max- said Frost. “She got us back in the we are working on getting the ball benefits to attending tournaments the tournament champions — the Di- imum amount of exposure to other game against Wasilla.” cleanly to them.” with 4A teams. He explained that mond Lynx — to see that they were teams by shortening games to 20 On Saturday morning, the The Nome girls drew a familiar there is great value in watching high up for a huge challenge. The 4A points, whereas, traditional games Nanooks continued their streak of regional foe in the Barrow Whalers caliber squads. The Nome girls can Lynx have a roster with three six- are played to 25 points. Matches are improving during the second games for single elimination bracket play set new goals for themselves after foot girls. Nine of their 12 players also shortened to two games, differ- of matches. They scored 17 points on Saturday afternoon. The Whalers seeing teams like Anchorage South are either as tall as, or taller than ing from the maximum of five in reg- against the Lathrop Malemutes. would down the Nanooks 25 - 13, and Dimond High. Nome’s tallest player. ular contests. Later they again scored 17 points, and 25 – 17. The Nanooks’ educational volley- “Most of the teams just pounded The Nome girls, however, began this time against the host West High The Nanooks and Whalers, who ball experience in Anchorage was the ball at us for our lack of height, “ pounding back a bit later in the Eagles, a team that ended up tied for have both lost to Kotzebue this year, concluded with them attending a said Nanooks coach Lucas Frost. evening, and their players started to first after the initial rounds of play. are used to playing 3A opponents University of Alaska – Anchorage By traveling to this high caliber click in the second game of their “One of our biggest challenges is that are much smaller. In these Seawolves volleyball match. convergence of 4A volleyball pow- match against the Eagle River serve receive,” said Frost. “We are matches finesse is as important as The team will be hosting the girls ers, the Nanooks did have the oppor- Wolves. In that game they scored 15 working on that.” The Nanooks’ power. Frost thinks that when West- from Kotzebue for two matches this tunity to learn lots. Frost said, “the points. coach said that he was surprised at ern Region teams meet throughout weekend, September 26 and 27.

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Pool Play: Soldotna v Nome, 20 – 10, 20 – 9 Anchorage East v Nome, 20 – 9, 20 – 9 Eagle River v Nome, 20 – 10, 20 – 9 Correction to last week’s ad: Wasilla v Nome, Tickets expire on January 10, 2015. 20 – 10, 22 – 20 (NOT January 15, 2015) Lathrop v Nome, 20 – 11, 20 – 17 Whole books only. Plan ahead for AFN, Anchorage West, Area 1: $45 one way 20 – 7, 20 – 17 Thanksgiving and Area 2: $90 one way Single Elimination Bracket Play: Lowest prices in twenty years. Christmas shopping. Barrow v Nome, 25 – 13, 25 - 17 Nome 1-800-478-5422 • Kotzebue 1-800-478-3943 • Unalakleet 1-800-390-7970 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 11 StraitTalk Fall 2014 - Print Edition BSSD

Welcome from the Faculty and Staff of the Bering Strait School District (BSSD)

By Brett Agenbroad

Believe it or not we are approaching the mid-point of first quarter already! BSSD has had a great start to the 2014- 2015 school year. We are in the process of implementing our new Cengage National Geographic Reading, English Language Arts (ELA) program that aligns with the Alaska English Language Arts Standards.

This year we will audit the district’s current math program to ascertain how well the math curriculum aligns with the @Zkr>\d^gp^be^k lahpbg` lmn]^gml ahp mh lmZkm Z Ûk^ new Alaska State Standards. It is essential that we provide with a bow drill. every opportunity for BSSD students to increase basic State cultural standards are an integral part of teacher understanding and reinforce math fundamentals. We have implemented Daily Math Skills (DMS) district-wide in grades K-8 this year as means of daily practice of reviewing and began intensive training of our bicultural staff, instructional reinforcing mathematics fundamentals. paraprofessionals and elementary and secondary faculty together in cultural relevance and best teaching practices; During our all-staff in-service in August, the entire BSSD this year the focus will be on the integration of state cultural faculty was trained in the proper implementation of the standards into instruction rich in cultural relevance and Cengage Reading Curriculum. Faculty is taking the initial weeks of this school year to familiarize students with the application. routines and procedures essential to the success of the new reading curriculum. On October 1-3, BSSD faculty will reassemble for further training on implementing the reading program. Administrative leadership and instructional teams spent considerable time and effort last year analyzing student achievement data and agreeing on uniform interpretations of data in an effort to make accurate, data- driven decisions regarding prescriptive interventions in student learning.

Through our focused efforts, district attendance rates rose significantly in FY14 at 73% of our school sites. The FY14 ASPI star designations increased as well, with nine of our sites being rated as 3-star schools or above. We reduced the number of one-star schools from four in FY13 to a single Jewel Wilson making a cyanotype (sun print). school site in FY14.

Currently, reading and math proficiency across the Please help us in welcoming the BSSD’s faculty and staff curriculum is the primary focus within the district. An as you have the opportunity, they are all strongly focused analysis of district performance across the state on the on measurable student growth and sustained increases in Standards Based Assessment Test (SBA), identifies BSSD student learning across the curriculum. as having 50% of students reading at grade level proficiency last year. It is the goal of the district leadership to increase Wishing everyone in the region a safe and effective school student reading proficiency rates to no less than 76% proficient in third grade over the next three years. It is well year. documented that a student who is not reading at grade level by the end of third grade is at a higher statistical Respectfully, probability of dropping out of school, incurring a criminal Mr. Agenbroad record, abusing substances, and is relegated to lower Superintendent BSSD socioeconomic tax brackets than functional readers.

This year, math review is the primary focus area within the BSSD due to the fact that the math proficiency rate of the district over the past ten years has averaged below 50% proficiency. It is the goal of district leadership to bring student proficiency levels in math to no less than 80% by FY19.

We have a significant focus on cultural relevance as the tool to engage our students and build connections to the academic content across the curriculum.

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Events at Little Diomede BSSD Media Center News

By Pamala Potter By Joan Martin

We are proud to announce that every school library in the district will be receiving approximately 75 new books to get the school year off to a great start. We are also retiring classroom sets of books used in the previous reading program. These will be sent out to schools and given to children to expand their personal home libraries.

Kenneth Soolook collecting sour greens for science at Diomede. A Little Diomede student enjoying a library book.

There is a new media specialist in town. Just to warn you…. her mission is to get you hooked on a book and addicted to reading. So, stop into the district media center and say hello to Joan Martin. I am sure she will try to push a book into your needy hands.

CALLINGCAALLING ALL L POETS & ARARTISTS!TISTS! What stories does your Amma or Appa have to tell about their lives?

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Our Stories: Conversations with Elders is looking for po- ems of any style and accompanying artwork that will be featured in BSSD’s 2015-2016 Our Stories Calendar. Art- work will be displayed for show, along with literary works, in Unalakleet during Thanksgiving Week.

*Any two-dimensional visual art medium will be considered, including but not limited to drawing, painting, printmaking, and illustration.

Please contact John Weemes ([email protected]) or Theresa Davis ([email protected]) with questions and submissions!

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Citizen Science: Invasive Species Restoration Class Project

By Michell Ganoza

Gambell students launching a science investigation.

The Gambell Earth Science and Biology classes are investigating the impact of dandelions, an invasive species on St. Lawrence Island and developing a plan to eliminate their threat to the native plant Gambell students learning about the area in the Citizen population. The students are surveying the area around the village Science project. and along the beaches for the plants to begin the removal process. More than half of Alaska’s invasive species have inhabited Alaska since statehood.

A student examining a native plant.

Dandelions are pervasive and tough plants that originate from Europe. They are now found throughout the United States stretching from Puerto Rico to Anchorage, and villages such as Unalakleet and now Savoonga and Gambell. Students surveying plants. The students are excited to be part of the citizen science project, an example of community-based problem solving. The students are excited to be part of a permanent solution while improving the environment and restoring the natural habitat.

Students reviewing what they have found.

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Shaktoolik Gets New Mural

By Steve Sammons Principal (Photos by Emily Bena and Paul Taylor)

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Neal Nichols, Jr., known around Norton Sound as the “Geography Guy”, is using his artistic talent to paint several murals in Shaktoolik School. One mural will be in the gym (“Home of the Wolverines”) and the other is in the MPR, which depicts the buildings at Old Site.

TTeeacher Abby Kerr posing with students in front of the new Shaktoolik mural.

Neal Nicholsols Jrr.. focusing in on the mural.

Neal Nicholsols JrJrr.. displaying his skills as an artist.

The murals are part of the construction funding for art at the newly remodeled school. Neal has traveled throughout the region and visited most of the schools over the last eight years. He is anxious to get back to some of the schools again if the opportunity arises. For more information on Neal’s work, go to : www.geographygameshow.com.

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Finding the Boat

By: Payton Commack Unalakleet

I found this little sailboat while I was on a nature walk with my Bilingual group a few weeks ago. I found it on the beach over by Era or Ravn, whichever you call it. I was looking on the ground for coal or any type of bone, and then I saw a piece of leather with a stick through it. I picked it up and figured out that it was a boat! Then, my friend EJ found that there was a phone number on the sail.

Students standing at the location the boat was found. Payton Commack displaying the boat he found.

Connecting the Dots

By: Keith Carroll Gambell Apaay Campbell and Spencer Fackler are Pre Calculus students in Mr. Keith Carroll’s Class at John Apangalook School in Gambell. They are discovering recursive and explicit formulas in sequences. They looked at the problem of how many handshakes it would take x people to shake hands with each other once. Apaay and Spenser made models with dots to represent each person, and then connected the dots to represent handshakes. After a few models {(I,0), (2,1), (3,3), (4,6),(5,10)}, they were able to discover the recursive formula Un = (Un - 1 + (n – 1). So three people shake hands = U3 = Un – 1 + (n-1) = U2 + ( 3 – 1) = 2 + 1 = 3. Then they discovered the A name and phone # was found written on the front of the boat. explicit formula, which was more difficult to find.

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Apaay and Spencer used the fact that a circle has The back of the boat. 360 degrees to evenly space the dots around the circumference. The two models pictured represent 15 Once we got back to our Bilingual classroom, we called the number. people (105 handd shakes) and 20 people (190 hand When they answered we asked them if they had set out a boat. They shakes). said, “Yes!” then EJ told them, “We found it!” We asked them where they were from and found out that they are from Port Heiden in southwestern Alaska. They told us that they only have 90-something people in their village. The people who set the boat out were an Aleut couple and they just wanted to see how far the boat would go, and it came all the way to Unalakleet. Anyway, that is how we found the boat.

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Brevig students gather at the grand opening of he new bilingual classroom. By Angela Busch Alston

Thanks to funds provided by Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation, Brevig Mission School was able to transform an old ski shed into a new bicultural classroom.

On Friday, September 5, 2014 students, staff, community members, and NSEDC board member Lillian Olanna gathered together to celebrate and tour the classroom. Principal Ginger Crockett and bicultural KZg]ZeeChg^l \nml ma^ kb[[hg mh hi^g ;k^ob`l g^p instructor Randall Jones gave short speeches before bicultural classroom. cutting a ribbon draped across the outside of the classroom. The crowd applauded and cake was served.

The classroom will house Brevig Mission School’s bilingual and bicultural program. Students will learn carving, sewing, and Inupiaq language.

Brevig Mission School is grateful to NSEDC for the money to complete the project, Lillan Olanna for her role in securing funds, John Lycan for the hours he spent working on the classroom, and Randall Jones for writing the original grant.

Instructor Randall Jones, Doreen Divers, Maranda Kakoona, and Jenna Picnalook display some projects completed in the new bicultural classroom.

NSEDC Board Member Lillian Olanna at the Grand Opening of the Brevig Bicultural Classroom. %5(9,*0,66,21 ‡ ',20('( ‡ (/,0 ‡ *$0%(// ‡ *2/29,1 ‡ .2<8. ‡ 67 0,&+$(/ ‡ 6$$99221*$  6+$.722/,.‡ 6+,6+0$5() ‡ 67(%%,16 ‡ 7(//(5 ‡ 81$/$./((7 ‡ :$/(6 ‡ :+,7( 028177$$,1 THE NOME NUGGET regional THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 19 Hares started colony on Little Diomede

By Diana Haecker Game grant to study the genetics of vidual hares or even groups cross mains elusive, even genetics can’t large hare matching the description Kevin Ozenna did not expect to the Alaska hare to determine the ge- back and forth between the Seward offer conclusive evidence. of an Alaska or Mountain hare on the see a hare hopping over the plateau netic health of the species. Olson is and Chukotsk peninsulas. “I’d be Olson said hares are notorious for island three winters ago. “We would of Little Diomede when he went bird intrigued with the hares found on very surprised, in light of the interbreeding with other hare be very interested in obtaining sam- hunting there last week. Ozenna shot Little Diomede and hopes they offer Diomedes hares, if this were not the species, which means the DNA from ples from any hares from St. the hare and brought it home for sup- a piece of the puzzle he’s trying to case. Whether it happens often one species can find its way into the Lawrence. We would also be inter- per. “This is the second one I got in solve. enough to prevent the accumulation other species. ested in just about any reports of five months,” Ozenna said. “We of distinctive genetic mutations in “Even if they are three different large numbers of hares or interesting found out they make good stew.” Three species Mountain or Alaska hares is the species, they split off from their or unusual behavior anywhere,” he In more recent memory, Little There are three different species, question we need to ask.” But sam- common ancestor relatively recently, said. Diomede residents have not custom- he explains. There is the Alaska hare ples from the Chukotsk Peninsula are so none of them have accumulated “We’d like to come to the Nome arily seen hares on the island. But (Lepus othus), which is only found in hard to get, in part due to political many distinctive genetic mutations,” area next spring to radiocollar some several generations ago, the animals western Alaska from the Seward frictions between Russia and the Olson explained. hares to see how far they travel.” were seen there. Elders like Orville Peninsula south to the Alaska Penin- USA. “Previous studies have only Kevin Ozenna said that other peo- Ahkinga remember their elders talk- sula. It is locally known as the looked at a small number of genes,” ple on Little Diomede have also seen ing about hares. He remembered a “jackrabbit” or “Arctic hare” but sci- Genetics he continued. “Even if all three and hunted the animals on top of the boy catching a hare in 1970, but it entists call it Alaska hare. The Arctic Olson said that scientists can’t dif- species have evolved into what we island. He describes the animals as wasn’t a regular occurrence. “When hare (Lepus arcticus) is found ferentiate the three species based on call ‘reproductively isolated’ species, big, healthy looking and coming in a I grew up there, there weren’t any, throughout much of northern Canada any aspect of their anatomy. “If you it can still take a long time for those variety of colors from white to grey but the elders talked about hares and but does not quite get as far west as were to give me or anyone else one diagnostic mutations to evolve and to dark brown. He doesn’t remember foxes crossing back and forth be- Alaska. The Mountain hare (Lepus specimen of each, whether it was a become ‘fixed’ in a population. In exactly when they showed up, but he tween Big Diomede and Little timidus) is found throughout most of skull, skeleton, skin, or even the en- such cases, you can’t look at evi- recalled it was sometime last winter. Diomede,” Ahkinga said. northern Eurasia. tire intact animal, we would not be dence from just one, two, or even ten At first they hung around the edge of That is something that makes a The question is if those Diomede able to tell which of the three species genes. You need to look at hundreds, the island and then they moved up to whole lot of sense to Link Olson, the hares are of Eurasian or Alaskan ori- any of them were unless you told me thousands, or possibly tens of thou- the top of the island in the summer. Curator of Mammals at the Univer- gin. “It has become increasingly where you had gotten them,” Olson sands of genetic markers.” “We see them all the time now,” he sity of Alaska Museum at UAF in clear that we can’t study just the said. Some scientists have ques- Olson also said that hares are un- said. Fairbanks, who studies the species Alaska hare in isolation,” said Olson. tioned whether there are really three known on St. Lawrence Island, but and has an Alaska Dept. of Fish and Olson thinks it’s plausible that indi- or only two species. The answer re- he heard of eyewitness accounts of a

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New Arrivals

Jolene Steve-Pete and Michael L. Andrea E.E. Douglas and Neil R. Pete of Stebbins announce the birth Hoogendorn of Nome announce the of their son Matthew Joe birth of their daughter Arabella Mil- “Neviquun” Steve Pete, born Sep- dred Hoogendorn, born September tember 4, at 8:46 a.m. at the Alaska 14, at 2:35 a.m. She weighed 7 Native Medical Center in Anchor- pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20” in age. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 length. Her brother is Raymond P. ounces, and was 19” in length. Sib- Hoogendorn, 6. Her maternal grand- lings are Dwayne, Dennis, Donna, mother is Patricia Douglas of An- Billie Jean, Tukaan, and Luke chorage; and paternal grandparents Thrasher Jr. Randall and Geri Hoogendorn of Nome. Stebbins Girl Scouts

The Girl Scouts of Stebbins This is the first time Stebbins had a membership drive on Thurs- has ever had Girl Scouts and they day, Sept 18. They had one are excited to start the school year lone Girl Scout, Maggie Lyon and off with a new organization that by the end of the next day, they will help girls grow into responsi- Photo by Michelle Cason had a total of nine girls sign up. ble, caring citizens. ALASKA HARE— Curator of Mammals at the University of Alaska Museum” at UAF Link Olson holds a mu- seum-study skin of an Alaska hare. Next to it on the table is a snowshoe hare. Both are in their winter coats, and both turn brown in summer.

GIRL SCOUT SIGN-UP— Nine girls from Stebbins signed up to become girl scouts on September 18 and 19.

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Josh Osborne, Josh began his career with Norton Sound Seaffoood Products Nome when he was 16 years old. He worked on “the slimeline,” Northern Norton processing salmon in Unalakklleet. When Josh moved to Sound Seafood Nome, his good naatture, hard work and selfless leadership quicklkly got him promoted to Assistant Plant Manaa-ger. ToTo Products Plant daayyy,, Josh runs the operaattions aatt the Nome plant, managing Photos courtesy Jolene Lyon Manager dozens of employees and helpingmake sure Norton Sound STEBBINS GIRL SCOUTS—Back row from left to right: Alberta Bogeyaktuk, Renae Matthias, Troop Leader Jolene Lyon, Diane fishermen haavve a market Snowball, Joycelyn Katcheak, Maggie Lyon, Kailey Nashoanak, ffoor the crab, halibut, cod Front row from left to right: Imagin Tom, Arieanna Aluska , Alma- and baitfish they catch. Mae Pete, Jasmine Lockwood, Celeste Katcheak. 20 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET Public floods EPA with support for protection of Bristol Bay from mining Over 1.5 million comments oppose Pebble Mine, support protection of world’s largest wild salmon fishery Dillingham, AK/Washington D.C. the line,” said Luki Akelkok, chair- found that even the smallest Pebble erates $480 million in annual rev- istration now to make the final call – The U.S. Environmental Protection man of Nunamta Aulukestai, an as- mine scenario would have signifi- enue, and supplies almost half of the that protects the world’s most valu- Agency (EPA) received approxi- sociation of ten Bristol Bay Native cant, unacceptable impacts on world’s wild sockeye salmon. able wild salmon fishery, and the mately 700,000 comments in support Tribes and corporations and a sport- salmon. “With over 1.5 million comments 14,000 jobs that rely on it. of its plan to use its Clean Water Act fishing lodge owner. “We want the “We asked the EPA to step in to in favor of Bristol Bay protection, EPA will decide whether to with- authority to restrict mine waste dis- EPA to finalize these restrictions as protect our salmon fishery, and they there can be no doubt that the public draw its plan or recommend its fi- posal from the Pebble Mine pro- quickly as possible to protect our listened to us,” said Kim Williams, supports this,” said Jennifer Krill, nalization no later than February 4th, posed in Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon and our livelihoods.” executive director of Nunamta executive director of Earthworks. 2015. watershed. When combined with Bristol Bay is home to the world’s Aulukestai. “Local, state and na- “All eyes are on the Obama Admin- previous public input, over 1.5 mil- largest and most productive wild tional support for protecting Bristol lion comments have been submitted salmon fishery. Alaska Native Tribes Bay is undeniable. Now they just in favor of Bristol Bay protection, in- and commercial fishermen petitioned have to finish the job.” cluding broad and diverse support the EPA in 2010 to use its authority According to EPA records, the loss from Alaska Native Tribes, commer- under Section 404(c) of the Clean of streams and wetlands from devel- Baked Oatmeal cial fishermen, hunters and anglers, Water Act to restrict mine waste dis- opment of the Pebble deposit would Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD with Miller Health Consulting, LLC businesses like CREDO Mobile, posal from the proposed Pebble be unprecedented for the Section 404 churches, conservation groups, Mine to protect the salmon fishery. regulatory program of the Clean Makes 9 Servings Preparation Time: 5 minutes restaurants, jewelers and investors. The EPA’s plan, which was released Water Act in Alaska and the nation. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes “Our economy and culture are on for public comment in July 2014, The Bristol Bay salmon fishery gen- Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients: 1 c Skim milk Fishermen celebrate united support for Clean 1 Egg c Plain, non-fat yogurt Water Act protections in Bristol Bay; “big 1 tsp Molasses 2 Tbsp Sugar thanks” to the commercial fishing industry 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Vanilla 3 c Old fashioned oats   nationwide 1 c Blueberries      c Walnuts    The public comment period on EPA’s proposal to pro- known as Section 404(c), which allows EPA to proac-   tect the Bristol Bay watershed from the proposed Pebble tively restrict certain dredge and fill permits required in     Mine closed Friday, September 19; Americans sent a order for Pebble to move forward. During the multi-year Directions:     strong message supporting Bristol Bay’s irreplaceable effort to implement protections for the Bristol Bay fish- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an      salmon fishery and the thousands of jobs it provides for. ery, some 1.5 million comments were received in support 8x8” baking dish with non-stick    ! cooking spray.  " #  !! DILLINGHAM, AK – Bristol Bay, Alaska’s sockeye of strong protections for Bristol Bay from large-scale 2. Combine milk, egg, yogurt, "  $ molasses, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salmon runs support over 2,800 family fishing opera- mining within the region.    and oats. tions, and 14,000 jobs nationwide. “Now that we have these estimates and the latest pub- %  &  As those fishermen wrapped up their 2014 season with lic comment period is closed, we are doing two things,” 3. Pour half the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle blueberries and %   & ' a sustainable harvest of 28 million salmon, they were said Aspelund. “We’re sending out a big thanks to every- walnuts on top of the mixture. Pour   & ( given something more to celebrate. The 60-day public one who commented to the EPA during this process, and the remaining half of the oat mixture ) & ( comment period for the Environmental Protection we’re asking the agency and the Administration to move on top of the berries and nuts. Agency’s long-awaited proposal to protect their fishery as quickly as possible to implement strong protections 4. Bake for 30 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Cut into 9 square pieces to serve. from large-scale open-pit mining concluded on Friday for the thousands of people who depend on Bristol Bay with initial public comment counts demonstrating over- salmon for their income and way of life. We want to en- TIP: whelming support. sure our fishermen can continue their businesses without Preliminary counts of support show that over 625,000 this threat hanging over them.” *Try your favorite berries and nuts in place of the blueberries and walnuts. For public comments, including Bristol Bay’s fishermen, A mine disaster in British Columbia’s Fraser River wa- added spice, substitute allspice for cinnamon. processors, Alaska’s fishing industry and commercial tershed that occurred during the 60-day comment period fishing groups and businesses across the nation, all focused renewed public attention on the potential risks weighed in supporting EPA protections for Bristol Bay. of the proposed open-pit Pebble development at the head- Alaskans alone sent roughly 20,000 comments support- waters of Bristol Bay’s two most-productive salmon rear- ing the proposed protections. ing river systems. Sue Aspelund, a spokeswoman for the fishing fleet, “The failure of the Mount Polley Mine tailings dam, © was pleased that so many concerned citizens spoke up. which ironically took place during this public comment “A massive open-pit mine planned for the heart of the period, provided a tragic preview of what could happen salmon-rearing headwaters of our nation’s largest and in our watershed if this type of mining were permitted,” most valuable salmon runs is not worth the risk. And said Katherine Carscallen, Bristol Bay commercial fish- based on these numbers, the American people clearly erman and Sustainability Director for the BBRSDA. “For Church Services agree,” said Aspelund, executive director of the Bristol a decade, Pebble’s proponents have been making empty Bay Regional Seafood Development Association. promises and guarantees to Bristol Bay and our fisher- Directory Although official numbers will be released later, a men. The tragedy at Mount Polley graphically illustrates clear majority support the Clean Water Act process continued on page 23 Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC Bill Gaither’s 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865 Pastor Charles Brower HomecomingHomecoming 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 Radio. Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Radio. 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 • Pastor Mike Christian Jr. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Youth Meeting: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ( Ages: 6th grade thru 12th Grade ) Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. 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 Tune in to KICY AM-850 every Saturday evening at 8:00 pm for an hour or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 of the best in today’s Southern Gospel music. 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 KICY Interim Pastor Paul Hartley • 252-5773 KICY Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m. AM-850AM-850 Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 8/28/14 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 21 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION Assist Department of Corrections in probation and Alaska law a felony; any misdemeanor within five DIVISION: COMMUNITY SERVICES parole duties. (5) years of the date of hire; a misdemeanor DEPARTMENT: VPSO Duties may include any of the above and are a within 10 years of the date of hire, if the misde- Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) JOB TITLE: ITINERANT VILLAGE PUBLIC minimum guide of services the VPSO can provide. meanor involved: SAFETY OFFICER (VPSO) The city manager or mayor, in conjunction with the An assault against a family member, former fam- is committed to providing quality health services POSITION STATUS: REGULAR FULL TIME oversight trooper and VPSO Director, may desig- ily member, member of the individualsʼ household, and promoting wellness EXEMPT STATUS: NON-EXEMPT nate other duties. or former member of the household. PAY SCALE GRADE: ESTABLISHED BY THE The violation of a domestic violence restraining within our people and environment. STATE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: order. REPORTS TO: VPSO DIRECTOR Two or more DWI offenses LOCATION: NOME Must be a citizen of the United States or a resi- Has not ever: illegally manufactured, transported, Available position: BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILI- dent alien who has demonstrated intent to be- or delivered: TIES: come a citizen of the United States. a controlled substance, an alcohol beverage in vi- Food Service Worker, Nutrition Services Department Attend training in law enforcement, fire fighting, Must be twenty-one years of age or older. olation of a local option under AS 04.11 or a mu- search and rescue, and emergency trauma train- Must have a good moral character. nicipal ordinance. ing. High School Diploma, or its equivalent or General Illegally used a controlled substance other than Purpose of Position: Provide police, fire, emergency medical treat- educational development (GED) marijuana during the 10 years immediately before ment, water safety, and search and rescue coor- Must within six months of hire or prior to academy, the date of hire, unless you were under the age of Perform tasks in support of food preparation, service, and sanitation. dination to the community. whichever comes first, certified by a physician li- 21 at the time of using the controlled substance. Dispatch cards and other reports completed in a censed in Alaska, on a medical record form sup- Has not been denied village public safety officer EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CREDENTIALS: timely manner. plied by the department, to: certification or had that certification revoked. Services the VPSO may provide include but not Be free from any physical or hearing condition Has not been discharged for cause or resigned Education Degree limited to: Law Enforcement which would adversely affect performance of an under threat of discharge for cause from employ- Patrol on foot and enforce curfew. essential function of a village public safety officer; ment as a village public safety officer, a village po- High School Diploma or Equivalent Investigate misdemeanor crimes and write re- Have normal color discrimination, normal binocu- lice officer, or a police officer in this state or any ports. lar coordination, normal peripheral vision and cor- other state. Experience General (Non-supervisory) Supervisory Assist troopers during investigations. rected visual acuity of 20/30 or better in each eye; Attend and successfully complete the Alaska 0 year(s) 0 year(s) Complete required reports on time. Free from mental or emotional condition that Rural Law Enforcement training course at the Must have both general and supervisory experience Transport prisoners. would adversely affect the performance of an es- Public Safety Training Academy in the designated Fire Protection sential function of a village public safety officer; location set by the State of Alaska VPSO Pro- if indicated. Maintain fire equipment. Has not been convicted, by a civilian court of this gram. Credentials Licensure, Certification, Etc. 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(907) 443-4573 Direct SARʼs by coordination with the Alaska FOR SALE— Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, one or all, 907-444-1854 (907) 443-2085 fax State Troopers. 5/4-tfn General Public Safety Duties. www.nortonsoundhealth.org Assist village health aides in emergency situa- FOR SALE—2 choice lots: 1A/2A, Blk D, Front Street, Nome. $30 per sq. ft. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran tions. Contact Bill Boucher, Box 60174, Fairbanks, AK 99706 or 907 479-3647 Provide public safety information to schools and Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and 9/25-tfn state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free the public. Provide dog control and vaccinate for rabies. workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a All-terrain vehicle, boat and snow machine safety. 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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 907-443-7368 Currently employed as a Village Public Safety Of- ficer TEACHER AIDE EEOC (Approved 2-7-11) 9/25-10/2 LOW FUEL USE Pay Range A ($17.44hr-$20.42hr) DOE KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION Afford Nome with this home! DIVISION: COMMUNITY SERVICES 2br, large Deck, vinyl siding DEPARTMENT: VPSO All stainless steel appliances JOB TITLE: VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFI- 405 G Street - $195,000 MAINTENANCE EXPEDITOR CER (VPSO) POSITION STATUS: REGULAR FULL TIME BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK Only 10 minutes from town but feels a world away! 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Next to the Fort Davis Roadhouse Provide police, fire, emergency medical treat- 361 ft of road frontage across from beach FORECLOSURE SALE Owner financing available $120,000 For more information, please visit our district website ment, water safety, and search and rescue coor- Triplex, Two 2BR One 1BR dination to the community. 828 ACRES ON SNAKE RIVER at www.nomeschools.com, click on Administration, Dispatch cards and other reports completed in a Patented mining claim Built in 2003, near hospital timely manner. Property is on both sides of the Snake River 706 E 6th Avenue then Human Resources or contact us at 443-2231. Services the VPSO may provide include but not Patented $621,000 9/25 limited to: Law Enforcement Patrol on foot and enforce curfew. MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE AT: www.nomesweethomes.com Investigate misdemeanor crimes and write re- ports. Assist troopers during investigations. Prepare for a Complete required reports on time. Transport prisoners. Fire Protection MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” Maintain fire equipment. career in the Conduct fire drills in schools. NOW taking applications for one-bedroom Conduct fire department meetings. unfurnished apartments, heat included Train volunteer firefighters in fire fighting. Conduct fire prevention surveys. “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” seafood industry Search and Rescue (SAR) •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided Organize a search and rescue team or act a liai- son for DPS in the community. •Rent based on income for eligible households Train SAR team members. •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) Maintain a list of available SAR equipment and supplies on hand. 515 Steadman Street, Nome is sponsoring entry-level seafaffoood processing training through Direct SARʼs by coordination with the Alaska State Troopers. EQUAL the Alaska Vocational TTeechnicalechn Center (AAVVTEC) in Seward ffoor General Public Safety Duties. OPPORTUNITY Assist village health aides in emergency situa- EMPLOYER Norton Sound residents. NSEDCSEDC will pay tuition, emplooymentym tions. Provide public safety information to schools and (907) 443-5220 Fax: (907) 443-5318 documentation costss,, trraansportation, foodd,, and lodging the public. PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 Provide dog control and vaccinate for rabies. Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager expenses for selected applicants. Class size is limited to 10. All-terrain vehicle, boat and snow machine safety. Training dates: October 13-22, 2014 Application deadline: October 3, 2014

Applications are available online at wwww..nsedc.com or by contacting Jerry Ivanoffff..Completed applications should be PUBLIC NOTICE returned to Ivanoff ta thefo folloo wing address:  Jerry Ivanoffff,, NSEDNSEDC EET Director 2014 3RD QUARTER MEETING OF THE PO Box 193  Unalakleet, AK 99684 BERING STRAITS REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY tel. - (800) 385-3190 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS fax - (907) 624-3183  rd NSEDC DOES NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT FOR TRAINEES OR PLACE TRAINEES You are hereby notified that the regular 2014 3 quarter meeting of the DIRECTLLYY INTO EMPLOYMENT. Howeverrr,, trainees who successfully complete the program Board of Commissioners of the Bering Straits Regional Housing will become certified seafood processors who are eligible for hire in onshore processing plants Authority will be held on Wednesday October 8, 2014 between 9:00 and on processor vessels. NSEDC works with its harvesting partners to obtain as many jobs for nd Norton Sound residents as possible. Durriing the trraainingg,, GGllacciier FFiish CCoompannyy Human Resoursourrcccees am and 4:00 pm, at the Aleutian Housing Authority 2 Floor Personnel will be interviewing trraaineesfo for possible emplooyymentt.. Conference Room, located at 520 East 32nd Avenue, Anchorage, www.nsedc.comwww.nsedc.com AK 99503. 22 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET All Along the Seawall

NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT the report of an assault, where the suspect had al- idence on Third Ave. The reporting party indicated Regional Hospital for medical treatment and sub- was dispatched to Norton Sound Hospital for a re- ready fled the scene. Officers contacted the re- no injury and only requested a welfare check done sequent interview. The female refused to provide port of an assault. Officers arrived and contacted MEDIA RELEASES 09/15/2014 through porting party who identified the suspect as Jessica on his infant child. Contact was made with the details of how she was injured and was left in the the victim, but she refused to speak with officers 09/21/2014 Ivanoff ,31, and also reported that she had struck mother and child and all were safe. The alterca- care of the hospital. Investigation into this incident regarding how she was injured. Investigation is one of his friends as well. Charges of Assault in tion was resolved by separation between the two is ongoing. ongoing. Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- the Fourth Degree will be forwarded to the District parties. suance of citations or the act of arrest does Attorney for disposition. On 9-21 at 1:38 a.m. Nome Police Department Of- On 9-21 at 5:07 p.m. a concerned citizen reported not assign guilt to any identified party. On 9-20 at 10:04 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- ficers were on a separate service call when a fight a reckless driver in the area of Fifth Ave. Upon ar- On 9-17 at 3:05 a.m. Nome Police Department Of- ment received a report of a belligerent customer at broke out in front of a bar on Front St. All parties rival, the vehicle was not able to be located, but a On 9-15 at 10:21 a.m. a traffic stop was conducted ficers were dispatched to a residence on 4th Ave a local establishment on Front St. While on the were separated and none wished to pursue license plate number was provided; as well as a on a vehicle failing to come to a complete stop at for the report of an unknown, intoxicated female call with Dispatch, the suspect fled in an unknown charges. Transportation was provided for the description of the vehicle. The Nome Police De- a stop sign. The driver, Danny Burnham, was inside a residence who was refusing to leave. direction with only a basic description provided by combatants to their respective residences and the partment remind the public to report any unsafe warned for the violation and for the expired regis- Upon arrival, the female was found grossly intox- the reporting party. The suspect was not able to issue was resolved by separation. driving as soon as possible to (907) 443-5262. tration tags on the vehicle. He was released from icated and was subsequently transported to a be located. the scene without further enforcement action friendʼs residence and left in their sober care. On 09-21 at 3:39 a.m. Nome Police and Nome On 09-21 at 5:29 p.m. Nome Police Department taken. On 09-20 at 11:53 p.m. Nome Police Department Ambulance Department responded to Front St for responded to a call for a welfare check. During On 9-17 at 5:54 a.m the Nome Police Department responded to a business on Bering St for a re- a report of a male who was unresponsive. The the investigation a female was taken to Norton On 9-15 at 11:50 a.m. Nome Police Department was dispatched to a residence on Moore Way for ported disturbance. Officer arrived and contacted male was identified as being David Angi, 47. Sound for a possible drug overdose. Officers were dispatched to the Norton Sound Re- the report of a possible assault. Upon arrival and Derek Saclamana,25, who was found highly in- David was transported to Norton Sound Hospital gional Hospital for the report of an abandoned further investigation, the altercation was found to toxicated. The investigation led to Derekʼs arrest for medical assistance and while at the hospital, On 9-21 at 8:57 p.m. Nome Police Department Of- child. Further investigation revealed that a family be verbal only in nature. Both parties were for Criminal Trespass II for refusing to leave at the David disrupted the peace of several patients by ficers were dispatched to a residence on Third Ave member was employed at the hospital and re- warned for loud noise created and both were re- proprietorʼs request. Derek was remanded to yelling and using profanities and refused to lower for the report of a possible break-in. Officers ar- united the child with their parents without further leased from the scene. AMCC, where he was held on $250 bail. his voice after being warned to lower his voice rived and found a window that was forced open issue. several times by ER Staff and Officers. David was and a mess was found inside the residence. The On 9-17 at 9:21 a.m. the Nome Police Department On 09-21 at 12:35 a.m. Nome Police Department medically cleared and then remanded to AMCC investigation is ongoing and if you or someone On 09-15 at 1:13 p.m. Nome Police Department received the report of a Sexual Assault. The in- responded to a business on Front St for a reported for Disorderly Conduct and held on $250 bail. else has any information in this incident, please received a report of stolen red Polaris four- vestigation is ongoing. physical altercation. Investigation revealed that contact the Nome Police Department at (907) 443- wheeler from the west side of town. A report was Edward Ungott, 20, had assaulted a family mem- On 09-21 at 8:14 a.m. Nome Police Department 5262. taken and the investigation is on-going. On 9-17 at 3:14 p.m. the Nome Police Department ber within the business, causing injury. Edward was dispatched downtown for a report of an in- was dispatched to Lanes Way for the report of in- was arrested for Assault IV DV and was remanded toxicated male going through vehicles. The in- On 9-15 at 4:09 p.m. a citizen arrived at the Nome toxicated male who would not wake up. Officers to AMCC, where he was held without bail. vestigation led to the arrest of Jereith Jimmy, 20, Police Department to report being threatened by a arrived on scene and roused the male, determin- for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass in roommate over an issue of money owed. A sus- ing that he had a safe place to stay; he was then On 9-21 at 12:42 a.m. Nome Police Department the Second Degree. Jereith was transported to pect has been identified and interviewed, during transported to the residence without further issue Officers responded to the report of a female who AMCC; bail was set at $500. which, he accused the original reporting party of and left in the care of a friend. had visible injuries to her face. The female was theft. The information of the reported crimes will contacted and transported to the Norton Sound On 09-21 at 4:40 p.m. Nome Police Department be forwarded to the District Attorneyʼs Office for On 9-17 at 3:28 p.m. Nome Police Department Of- disposition. ficers received a report from a concerned citizen that an unknown individual was attempting to sell On 9-15 at 7:59 p.m. a vehicle was contacted in marijuana to a minor. The investigation is on- Public Notice for Miners, Sport Hunters, Guides and Aircraft Pilots the parking lot of a business on Bering St for not going. having a windshield. The driver, Steve Riedel, 59, was warned for the lack of a windshield and was On 9-17 at 7 28 p.m. Nome Police Department Of- instructed to park the vehicle until one was in- ficers were dispatched to the playground on H St stalled. No further enforcement action was taken. for the report of two older juveniles assaulting two younger children. Upon further investigation, it The shaded areas on the map are privately owned On 9-15 at 10:03 p.m. Nome Police Department was found that two brothers were rough-housing Officers responded to a residence on 4th Ave for on the playground. No injuries were reported and lands that belong to the Teller Native Corporation the report of a female yelling for help out one of all parties were released from the scene after and (ANSCA) Alaska Native Allotment owners. the windows of the home. Upon arrival, the two guardians were informed about what had tran- Mining, sport hunting, guiding and hunting by aircraft occupants inside were both found to be highly in- spired. toxicated and further investigation revealed that is strictly prohibited. There will be no trespassing on the altercation was verbal in nature. Both parties On 9-17 at 10:46 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- Teller Native Corporation and (ANSCA) Alaska were warned for Disorderly Conduct and sepa- ment received a report of an assault occurring in- Native Allotment Lands. rated within the home. side a local establishment on Front St. Upon arrival, the suspect had fled the scene and the re- On 9-15 at 11:09 p.m. Nome Police Department porting party was not able to be located. The in- Officers responded to the area of the small boat vestigation is ongoing. harbor for reports of a woman screaming for help. Upon arrival, Officers contacted an intoxicated fe- On 09-18 at 12:8 a.m. Nome Police Department male who denied needing any assistance— po- responded to Front Street for the report of a fe- lice or otherwise. A search of the area revealed no male causing a disturbance. Investigations led to other persons requiring assistance and all denied the arrest of Sarah Evak ,22, for two (2) counts of hearing anyone screaming for help. The intoxi- Assault in the Third Degree, one (1) count of As- cated female was taken to a family memberʼs res- sault in the Fourth Degree D.V. and Criminal Mis- idence and left in their sober care. chief in the Fifth Degree. Sara was remanded to AMCC, where she was held without bail. On 9-15 at 11:11 p.m. Nome Police Department Officers were dispatched to a local hotel on Front On 9-18 at 3:53 a.m. the Nome Police Department St for the report of an intoxicated female causing received a report of a disturbance in front of a bar a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers contacted on Front St. Upon arrival, three individuals were Anne Otton,54, who was lying in bed in her room. contacted and the disturbance was found to be Anne was given a Disorderly Conduct warning re- the result of a verbal argument. The issue was re- garding the noise level and was left in the room solved by separation of the involved parties. with a family member. On 9-18 at 8:19 p.m. Nome Police Department re- On 9-15 at 11:50 p.m. Nome Police Department sponded to a house on the west end of town for Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with the report of a domestic dispute. Investigations expired registration. The driver, Kevin Briggs ,29, lead to the arrest of Charles Taxac ,43, for Assault was given a verbal warning to register the vehicle in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence as well and to leave it parked until it was brought within as Probation Violation. compliance. Kevin was released from the scene. On 09-19 at 4:48 p.m. Timothy Brown,30, was On 9-16 at 12:12 a.m. Nome Police Department served an arrest Warrant for Assault in the Fourth Officers were dispatched to a residence on 2nd Degree, DV. Timothy was transported to AMCC. Ave for the report of an unwanted visitor pound- Bail was set at $500. ing on the front door. Upon arrival, nobody was observed at the door or around the area. Contact On 9-19 at 2:01 a.m. the Nome Police Department was made with the reporting party and he was in- responded to the area of East Third Ave for a re- structed to call back if there were any further dis- port of a female being a pushed around by a male. turbances. Investigation led to the arrest of Frederick Larsen Jr. ,28, for Assault in the Fourth Degree, Domes- For permission to enter Teller Native Corporation Lands please contact: On 09-16 at 12:30 a.m. Nome Police Department tic Violence. Frederick was then remanded to received a report of a disturbance on the east end AMCC, where he was held without bail. Telephone: (907)642-6132, Fax: (907)642-6133, email: [email protected] of town. Nome Police Department as well as Alaska State Troopers responded and the investi- On 09-19 at 8:16 p.m. a report of a female refus- gations lead to Leslie Brown, 24, being arrested ing to leave. Rebecca Takak ,35, was contacted for Violating her Probation due to alcohol con- and identified as the suspect, at which time she sumption. Investigation also lead to the arrest of was found to be in possession of a Schedule IA Colin Kulukhon-Lincoln,30, who was placed under substance. Rebecca was arrested and remanded arrest for Driving Under the Influence. to AMCC for Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree as well as Crim- SIU ALASKA CORPORATION On 9-16 at 7:36 a.m. the Nome Police Department inal Trespass in the Second Degree, where she and the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department was held without bail due to the felony offense. were dispatched to Bering St. for the report of a Notice of Election of Director and motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The On 09-19 at 10:34 p.m. Nome Police Department pedestrian was transported to the Norton Sound responded to a dispute at a residence on the east Invitation to Submit Statement of Interest Regional Hospital for medical treatment for minor side of town. Investigation revealed a verbal ar- injuries. Interviews were conducted with the gument only between parties involved and was re- driver, as well as several witnesses and the in- solved by separation. Siu Alaska Corporation (Siu), a wholly owned subsidiary of Norton Sound Economic vestigation is ongoing. On 09-20 at 12:31 a.m. Nome Police Department Development Corporation (NSEDC), is soliciting statements of interests to fill two at-large seats On 9-16 at 4:35 p.m. a concerned citizen arrived responded for a report of a stolen four wheeler. on Siu’s board of directors. An at-large seat may be filled by any person not affiliated with at the Nome Police Department to report a possi- Four wheeler was later found and investigation is ble trespass on their property. As it is a dispute on-going. If you or anyone else has information NSEDC as a NSEDC director, as a NSEDC board committee member (including at-large over land ownership, both parties were referred to relating to this crime, please contact the Nome Po- court to resolve the civil matter. lice Department at (907) 443-5262. committee members), or as an NSEDC employee. A meeting of the shareholder will be held in November 2014, in connection with NSEDC’s 3rd quarter meeting, for the purpose of electing On 9-16 at 4:10 p.m. Nome Police Department Of- On 09-20 at 2:41 a.m. Nome Police Department ficers received a report from a concerned citizen responded to the east end of town for a report of these seats to the Siu board of directors. regarding an intoxicated male that was attempting a female crying and screaming. Investigation re- to go swimming in the ocean. The male was con- sulted in the female being lost and intoxicated and tacted on the beach and was transported to a rel- was transported to a friendʼs house for the Any person interested in serving on Siu’s board of directors in an at-large capacity may submit to ativeʼs residence, where he was left in their sober evening. care. Siu, at the address shown below, a resume and a statement of interest, which will be provided to On 09-20 at 3:40 a.m. Nome Police Department NSEDC’s board of directors prior to the election of the Siu directors (by the NSEDC board, On 9-16 at 6:25 p.m. a citizen called the Nome Po- received a REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Im- lice Department to report that his bicycle was mediately) report about a vehicle parked on Front acting as Siu’s shareholder). To be considered, resumes and a statement of interest must be stolen from outside a residence on H St. The re- St. and the driver was intoxicated. Investigation porting party called back approximately one hour led to the arrest of Stanley Milligrock ,32,for DUI received by Siu no later than October 1, 2014. later stating that he had located the bike and took and Driving without a Valid License. Stanley was possession of it. If you or anyone else has infor- remanded to AMCC and held on $1,500 bail. mation relating to this incident, please contact the The statement of interest should demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities and time Nome Police Department at (907) 443-5262. On 09-20 at 3:53 a.m. Nome Police Department responded to a disturbance on Third Ave. Inves- commitment required to serve as a director of an active business corporation and a willingness to On 9-16 at 9:31 p.m., the Nome Police Depart- tigation revealed that the altercation was verbal take on those demands. This statement must also provide personal information that should ment responded behind a hotel on Front St for the only and was resolved by separation. report of an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, include (i) name, address, and contact information; (ii) a brief summary of education and Officers contacted the female, who was found to On 09-20 at 6:18 a.m. Nome Police Department be highly intoxicated. The female was transported responded to a residence on Second Ave for a employment background, especially as it relates to the person’s qualifications for a director to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for med- disturbance. Investigation resulted in a verbal al- position; (iii) information concerning any personal or professional interests that may be relevant ical treatment and was then transported to the tercation between the two participants and was re- Anvil Mountain Correctional Center for a Title 47 solved by separation. to this position; and (iv) if desired, a vision statement relating to the role of director for this Protective Hold. On 09-20 at 9:40 a.m. Nome Police Department company. On 9-16 at 11:09 p.m., Nome Police Department was dispatched to a residence on Fourth Ave for Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, the re- showing expired registration tags. The driver, porting party stated she wanted her daughter, who A statement of interest and resume may be submitted to Siu at the following address: Michael Giang, 33, was contacted and warned for lives at the residence, removed. Investigation re- the deficiency and released from the scene with vealed that no crime had been committed by ei- the warning not to drive until the registration was ther party and the reporting party was advised of updated. options to legally remove her daughter from the John Eckels, President residence. Siu Alaska Corporation On 9-16 at 11:21 p.m Nome Police Department Officers responded to a residence on Seppala Dr. On 9-20 at 3:09 p.m. a citizen arrived at the Nome 420 L Street, Suite 310 for the report of Timothy Brown, 30, assaulting a Police Department with a four-wheeler in tow that member of the household. Upon arrival, Timothy was parked and abandoned on private property Anchorage, Alaska 99501 had fled the scene and the victim was observed on Steadman St. The vehicle was placed in the to have physical injury as a result of the assault. Nome Police Department impound lot and is An extensive search for Timothy was conducted, awaiting the owner to identify it. If you or some- If preferred, they may be sent to Siu, in care of Pearl Dotomain, by fax at (907) 274-2249 or by but he was not able to be located. As such, a war- one else has knowledge of to whom this vehicle rant was requested for the charge of Assault in the might belong, please contact the Nome Police De- email to [email protected]. Please direct any questions about the information in this notice to Fourth Degree, D.V. partment at (907) 443-5262 to identify. Pearl Dotomain at 1-800-650-2248. On 9-17 at 2:17 a.m. Nome Police Department re- On 09-20 at 6:17 p.m. Nome Police Department sponded to a local establishment on Front St for was dispatched for a report of an assault at a res-

The deadline for submitting a resume and statement of interest is October 1, 2014. 9/18-25 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 23 Opinion: Advertise in The Nome Nugget President Obama’s plan to Be seen Call (907) 443-5235 arm unknown Syrian rebels is or email: [email protected] flawed  PUBLIC NOTICE PORT COMMISSION SEAT VACANCIES By U.S. Senator Mark Begich When it comes to President Obama’s flawed plan to arm unknown Syrian rebels, the significant risks outweigh the potential rewards. It is not a co- The Port Commission has two seats open for appointment. herent or successful strategy to keep our country safe, which is why I voted Anyone interested in serving on the Commission should submit an application to the against the proposal. Without question, the world is a dangerous place and ISIS is one of many City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, October 10, 2014 at 5:00 PM. serious threats facing the U.S. and our allies. We have seen evidence of this with the recent brutal beheadings of two American journalists and a British Applications are available at City Hall or at www.nomealaska.org. aid worker, as well as countless other atrocities in the region.

However, the President is wrong when it comes to arming unknown rebels Please call 443-6603 for more information. 9/18-25, 10/9 in Syria. So I opposed the legislation eventually signed into law to fund Pres- ident Obama’s plan to train and arm Syrian rebels. And I believe Harry Reid    was wrong to attach a government funding resolution to this legislation.       I support keeping the government running and am opposed to cynical po-  litical ploys that try to shut it down, but I could not support funding weapons                     for unknown Syrian rebels, without greater assurance the administration has                    the ability to adequately identify those we can trust. We must keep U.S.       weapons out of the hands of our enemies. A)&$$(2 &$%304$341($$'$86BC25($D(E6F %4!"#4(2 6404)&42$(5(2 (2')43(23 Do not confuse my opposition to the President’s plan, however, with the GH"I"-!P%2843(23-GH"I"- P fact that I believe we need to act now. ISIS is a serious threat to the Middle  East and to the United States, which is why I support aggressive air strikes             and building an international coalition to combat ISIS.  In addition to aggressive U.S. air strikes, our known partners in the region  Q6D((R2F %$(0(85(2%$3(2 - 4(820)D(E004)(4EGH"P8%E(8(%$E&438(2 )$3(2 need to step up to the plate and do their part. If combat troops are necessary, H S (485(2%$3(2%%4(823%8841()(2) 2(3(&%$(E%$%)(4EGH"P8%E'04 they must come from the countries of the region rightly opposed to the bru- ) 2(3(&%$$3(2%1)(3))&42T5 tal extremism of ISIS. It is time for other countries to step up to plate. ! 8(F %$(0(8 2844(3$U0)$%T%D2( (2 I also believe we should be taking steps to undermine the economic vital-  ity of these terrorist organizations by dismantling their oil fields and other                 resources which they exploit to fund and support their radical, violent agenda.   A1'40)D2D 23($'$38HE%449 It appears Secretary of State John Kerry is making some inroads through  outreach to neighboring countries in the region, but we must continue to build !"#  !$%"&'('"#! a robust and engaged international coalition of nations to lead the charge.  I am disappointed President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry VWHX4A6&%4T Reid refused to the do the right thing and separate these two vital issues so VWHX4Y (`4264 the Senate could address them individually on their merits.  Both funding our government and keeping our country safe are critically - A1'40)Q($(E%482'$3804%-E%44%282'$38%HE%449  important. So with nearly two weeks until current funding expires, I believe !"#  !$% "&'('"#! Congress should have stayed in session to debate these issues separately.  We know from past experience in that region of the world that alliances are VW-X4a48b8E often unpredictable. There is a problematic history of our friends of today VcWHX4D%4$c2 becoming our enemies tomorrow. We owe it to our service men and women  to make sure we aren’t providing arms that will only be used against U.S. H A1'40)63)$%48'$38HE%449  soldiers in the future. !"#  !$%"&'('"#! I object to more American boots on the ground and I see arming the rebels  as a troubling potential step in that direction. Little over a month ago, Pres-  VW HX4 B22(04S%84 ident Obama himself said creating a credible force out of the Syrian rebels VWHX44%28E44(2 2 was a “fantasy.”  Once we commit to arming and training forces on the ground, it will be be- ! S6dAd9  come necessary to increase the American presence in attempt to manage a             )     highly disorganized and unreliable effort.             *+,-   *,-. Though some are quick to support President Obama’s plan, I have always  said we cannot afford another long ground war that drains our financial re- X GeeeP  sources, especially at a time when we need to take care of our veterans, build  GeeeP critical infrastructure at home and invest in our economy. As we rightfully proceed with airstrikes and forming a coalition, we owe it to the soldiers who have deployed over the past decade to Iraq and Afghanistan—many of them from Alaska, and many multiple times—to more Advertisement closely examine this strategy to arm the Syrian rebels. Let us also not forget ISIS is one of many serious threats facing us, and we must remain vigilant on the overall war against terrorism. Alaska has more veterans per capita than any other state and I cannot make Request for Proposals: any decision without considering them and their families. In the coming weeks, I look forward to a continued debate in Congress and to my conver- A/E Term Services sations with Alaskans about how to keep America safe. Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority (BSRHA) seeks to retain professional Architectural & Engineering (A/E) services. Get the news each week The scope of work is to provide A/E services for surveying and land planning for BSRHA new housing projects. Subscribe RFP packets can be picked up at BSRHA’s office during normal 907.443.5235 • [email protected] office hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), on our website www.bsrha.org or requested by calling 907-644-6633. Proposals must be received no • Bristol Bay “Thanks” later than 4:00 p.m. local time on Monday October 13, 2014, at the office of Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority, 415 E. continued from page 20 rd the reality that mines like Pebble clearly pose an unacceptable threat to Bris- 3 Avenue, Nome, Alaska 99762 or mailed to Bering Straits tol Bay.” Regional Housing Authority at PO Box 995, Nome, Alaska, The agency will now complete an official comment count and review them before issuing its Final Determination before February 4, 2015. 99762. The Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) represents the 7,000 commercial salmon driftnet fishermen who harvest Bris- tol Bay sockeye salmon. Find them at fishermenforbristolbay.org and The work to be performed under a contract resulting from this RFP bbrsda.com. is subject to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e (b)) including applying Trooper Beat Classified preference to Native Alaska/America Indian, small, minority and On September 16, at approximately 10:56 women-owned individuals and firms. Proposals from non-Indian p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a report of WANTED MAMMOTH TUSK AND FOSSIL WAL- an assault involving an intoxicated male in the Vil- RUS IVORY, good buyer I will pay more for your owned individuals or firms are invited and encouraged. lage of Ouzinkie. The Ouzinkie VPSO responded ivory, call 1-800-423-1945 & send photos and further investigation revealed that Derric Moses, 19, of Unalakleet, had assaulted a 21- to [email protected] or 360-301- year-old resident of Ouzinkie and was consuming 2350 thank you-David Boone alcohol. Moses was arrested and transported to 9/11 thru 10/30 BSRHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for this the Kodiak Jail where he was remanded on one count of Domestic Violence Assault 4th degree WANTED—Muskox horn, old ivory, Eskimo arti- and he was cited with a second offense of Minor facts. Call Roger 304-1048 or email work and to waive any informality if deemed in BSRHA’s best Consuming Alcohol. Moses was held without bail, [email protected]. pending arraignment. 7/31 tfn interests. 24 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET

Just award-winning Saint Michael Native Corporation (SMNC) wants to inform all non-shareholder reporting. hunters, sports fishermen, bird watchers, and guides to contact SMNC to acquire the pertinent land use permit application before going onto SMNC land, as illustrated below within the bold lines. SMNC appreciates your interest and will cordially work with any of the aforementioned groups to ensure that they are provided with the proper assistance.

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Sitnasuak Native Corporation Land Department is soliciting bids for cabins, and other campsite PLEASE improvements that have been inactivated. Sealed bids will be opened on September 8, 2014. The highest bidder may purchase the building. The building or improvement must be removed from HELP the site or the winner of shall apply for the campsite permit with the SNC Land Department within 30 days from the date of purchase of the awarded bid, following Land Use Policy. The minimum Adopt a Pet starting bid for each improvement is identified below. Please place your bid in a sealed envelope. Sealed bid delivery by mail or in person is acceptable. Please mark bid as “Campsite Improvement or make your Bid #_____.” Please see SNC Land Staff for maps to identify location with pictures. donation Call 387-1220 or 387-1224 for an appointment.

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Bush Orders • Custom Cuts rbyby The Pubilc is reminded that lands within the shaded Dararbya Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken ppe Da areas on the map are predominantly privately owned Cap 13S 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com by Golovin Native Corporation and its Shareholders. Sport hunting by non-shareholders, guides and their Retail: 907-344-4066 • Wholesale: 907-349-3556 • Toll Free 800-478-3556 clients, and hunting by aircraft is NOT ALLOWED ON 7521 Old Seward Highway, Ste.E • Anchorage, AK 99518 • Fax 907-522-2529 CORPORAATTION LANDLAND. 21W 20W Shaktoolik Notice Native Corporation AREA VILLAGES, SPORT HUNTERS, GUIDES, PILOTS AND MINERS The Shaktoolik Native Corporation is accepting candidacy nominations for three (3) seats on Shaktoolik Native Corporation’s Board of Directors. This year the terms for three (3) Directors will expire. Any shareholder of the Shaktoolik Native Corporation 18 years of age or older and of good standing may file for nomination to the SNC Board of Directors. All forms should be filed to be received no later than the close of business October 3, 2014. All interested shareholders of the Shaktoolik Native Corporation may The public is reminded obtain nomination forms from the Shaktoolik Native Corporation that lands within the office whose address is: shaded areas on the map including King Island (not P.O. Box 46 shown) are predominately Shaktoolik, AK 99771 Ph. 955-3241 privately owned by King Island Fax. 955-3243 Native Corporation (KINC) and email: [email protected] its shareholders. Within the

9/11-18-25,10/2 boundaries are also Native Allotment Lands.

Federal Subsistence Meeting The public is invited. Artifact digging, sport hunting, mining, guiding and hunting Oct. 7-8 by aircraft is strictly prohibited. starting at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 and 9 a.m. on Oct. 8 at the Aurora Inn, Nome All non- shareholders for sport hunting, guiding and hunting The Seward Peninsula Subsistence Regional Advisory by aircraft, mining or operating Council will meet to discuss proposals to change Federal ATVs must have permission VXEVLVWHQFHÀVKDQGVKHOOÀVKUHJXODWLRQVIRUWKH by the King Island Native regulatory years and other issues related to subsistence. 3DUWLFLSDWHLQSHUVRQRUE\WHOHFRQIHUHQFH Corporation prior to entering SDVVFRGH  on above mentioned land.

)RUPHHWLQJPDWHULDOVRURWKHULQIRUPDWLRQRQWKH Federal Subsistence Management Program, visit: For detailed information or to obtain http://www.doi.gov/subsistence/index.cfm or call the permission to enter King Island Native 2IÀFHRI6XEVLVWHQFH0DQDJHPHQWDW   Corporation lands contact KINC Office ,I\RXQHHGVSHFLDODFFRPPRGDWLRQVIRUGLVDELOLWLHVVXFKDVVLJQODQJXDJH Manager at (907)443-5494, PO Box 992, LQWHUSUHWDWLRQSOHDVHFRQWDFWWKH2IILFHRI6XEVLVWHQFH0DQDJHPHQWDWOHDVW ILYHEXVLQHVVGD\VSULRUWRWKHPHHWLQJ Nome, Alaska 99762, [email protected]. 26 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET

SNUG IN HARBOR— Sailing vessel Novora plys the Northwest Passage and resupplies in Nome before heading south. Photo by Nils Hahn

2014 Permanent Fund Dividend is $1,884

Governor Sean Parnell last week ber 2 from Juneau. The Pick.Click.Give. program ered from the losses of the Great Re- Fund Dividends to date has received announced that the 2014 Permanent In all, 674,538 Alaskans applied saw 26,850 applicants make 44,693 cession. On June 30, 2009, the fund $37,027.41. Fund Dividend will be $1,884.00. for the 2014 dividend this year – an individual charitable contributions, had a balance of $29.9 billion. By Following the 2014 dividend pay- The first dividends will be paid on increase of approximately 1,587 ap- which amount to nearly $2.8 million, June 30, 2014, the corporation had ment, the total funds disbursed to October 2. plications from 2013. the highest totals since the program rebuilt and grown the fund to $51.2 Alaskans by the division since in- This year, 510,731 applicants will More than $944.4 million will be began six years ago. In all, 511 non- billion which marked a 71 percent ception of the dividend program, in- receive a direct deposit into their directly deposited into Alaskans’ profit organizations benefited from increase. cluding the Resource Rebate in bank account, and 88,186 will be bank accounts this year, with a total the voluntary program this year, but This year marks the 33rd dividend 2008, will total more than $21.9 bil- mailed a check. Paper checks will distribution, including checks, of none were listed for Nome proper. paid to Alaskans. An individual who lion. enter the U.S. mail system on Octo- $1.1 billion. The Permanent Fund has recov- qualified for all of the Permanent Court

Week ending 9/19 Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with tion; ATN: 111498858; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended to Civil $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant 5/8/16; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 30 days; Must pay suspended Fagerstrom, Barbara R. v. Melville, III, John H.; Div or Cust w/Children is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Probation until 9/4/15; No new $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. Shelikoff, John M. v. Lockwood, Jamie J.; Domestic Relations Other criminal charges. State of Alaska v. Kristina Apassingok (1/4/96); Possession, Control, or Consumption Minor Party v. Koonuk, June; Civil Protective Order State of Alaska v. Autumn M. Day-Tocktoo (8/31/95); Possession, Control, or Con- of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21, Repeat Offense; Date of Offense: 8/24/14; Po- Minor Party v. Koonuk, June; Civil Protective Order sumption of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21, Habitual Offender; Date of Offense: lice Training Surcharge: $10 to be paid to clerk of court within 10 days; Fine: $1,000 Minor Party v. Koonuk, June; Civil Protective Order 9/6/14; 30 days, 30 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now with $500 suspended; Unsuspended $500 is to be paid to the court by 12/31/14; Li- Scott, Kyle and Eutuk-Scott, Gertrude; Dissolution w/out Children to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 cense: Defendantʼs driverʼs license or privilege to apply for one is revoked for 9 FIA Card Services, N.A. v. Apassingok, Shirlene E.; Civil District Court suspended; Surcharge must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, de- months with 6 months suspended; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 9/15/14); Roehl, Erin v. Ozenna, Tyler; Civil Protective Order fendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Sur- Comply with all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Defendant Olanna, Warren A. v. Olanna, Grace; Civil Protective Order charge: $50 to be paid to clerk of court within 10 days; Probation until 9/8/15; must submit to evaluation by the program and pay for and successfully complete Jones, Todd Leslie v. Rock, Colleen L.; Civil Protective Order Comply with all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; May not any education or treatment recommended by this program; May not consume in- Thomas, Ashley M. v. Wilson, Chad E.; Civil Protective Order consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic bev- halants or possess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, ex- James, SR., Winfred v. James, Dana L.; Civil Protective Order erages, except as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). cept as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). James, Veronica L.; v. James, Dana L.; Civil Protective Order State of Alaska v. Carrie Annogiyuk (8/8/82); Import Alcohol-Dry Area-Small Amount, State of Alaska v. Edward Ungott (9/9/94); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: James, Dawny L. v. James, Dana L.; Civil Protective Order AS 04.11.499(a)(misd); AS04.16.200(e)(1) Less than 12 liters of Distilled Spirits; 113672943; Violated conditions of probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail Koonuk, Dan v. Koonuk, June; Div or Cust w/Children Date of Violation: 8/22/13; 90 days, 87 days suspended; Fine: $3,000 with $1,500 term revoked and imposed: 5 days. James, Kayla W. v. James, Dana L.; Civil Protective Order suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $1,500 fine through Nome Trial Courts; Forfeit State of Alaska v. Stanley Oozeva (6/26/87); Dismissal; Count I: Misconduct Involving James, Annamae v. James, Dana L.; Civil Protective Order alcohol seized to State; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Weapons 3°, Chg. Nbr. 1; Filed by the DAs Office 9/15/14. Swann, Darla v. Brown, Tim; Civil Protective Order Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must State of Alaska v. Micah Trigg (12/28/88); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: Thomas, Ashley v. Wilson, Chad E.; Div or Cust w/Children be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken 111177063; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and im- Foot, George v. Buffas, Sterling and Waldier, Michaela; Forcible Entry/Detain-Dist Ct to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through posed: 25 days. Gray, Alyssa v. Arnal, Taylor; Civil Protective Order this court within 10 days; Probation for 2 years; Shall comply with all court orders State of Alaska v. Dawn Oozevaseuk (8/30/83); Drunk Person On Licensed Premises; Minor Party v. Arnal, Taylor; Civil Protective Order by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations of law pertaining to alcoholic Date of Offense: 9/13/14; Any app./perf. bond in this case is exonerated; Time beverages; Shall not possess, consume or buy alcohol in any dry or damp com- served; Police Training Surcharge: due in 10 days: $50 (Misd); Initial Jail Surcharge: Small Claims munity, and any state issued ID under AS 18.65.310 must listed they buying re- $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage. Nybo, Alpha v. Fiveonezerozero, Twosixtwo; Small Claims Greater Than $2500 striction until the restriction expires; Shall not have alcohol in her residence; Shall State of Alaska v. Kris Jones (5/15/71); DUI; Date of Offense: (no date indicated); 30 not enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrant- days, 27 days suspended; Report on 9/24/14 to AMCC at 8:00 a.m.; Pay to Clerk Criminal less breath testing at the request of any peace officer; Subject to warrantless search of Court, or pay online at courtrecords.alaska.gov/ep: Fine: $3,000 with $1,500 sus- State of Alaska v. Dakota Segock (9/8/93); 2NO-14-570CR CTN 002 DUI; Date of Of- of residence for alcohol; Person and baggage are subject to warrantless search at pended; $1,500 due 9/12/16; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 suspended; fense: 8/25/14; 30 days, 27 days suspended; Report immediately; Pay to Clerk of any airport en route to local option community; Subject to warrantless arrest for any $75 due in 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage, or pay online Court, or pay online at courtrecords.alaska.gov/ep: Fine: $1,500 with $0 suspended; violation of these conditions of probation; Alcohol/substance abuse assessment; at courtrecords.alaska.gov/ep: Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, $0 suspended; $1,500 due 9/4/16; Police Training Surcharge: $75 with $0 suspended; $75 due in Participate in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare. $50 due; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st off.) with $0 suspended; Full amount or- 10 days; Pay to Collections Unit, AGs Office, Anchorage, or pay online at State of Alaska v. Darin Slwooko; Dismissal; Charge 001: Assault 4; Filed by the DAs dered due; Bail Exonerated; Obey Driverʼs License Directives: Driverʼs license is re- courtrecords.alaska.gov/ep: Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case, $0 suspended; Office 9/16/14. voked for 90 days; Concurrent with DMV action; Use an Ignition Interlock Device: $50 due; Cost of Imprisonment: $330 (1st off.) with $0 suspended; Full amount or- State of Alaska v. Barnaby A. Longley (2/26/92); Dismissal; Assault 4°, Chg. Nbr. 1; After you regain the privilege to drive or obtain a limited license, you must use an dered due; Probation for 2 years (date of judgment: 9/4/14); Comply with all direct Filed by the DAs Office 9/17/14. ignition interlock device (IID) as direct in the IID Information Sheet (CR-483) for (no court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; No new criminal charges; Do not State of Alaska v. Pauline Esther Brown (3/31/73); Dismissal; Ct. I: Assault 4°; Filed by time limited indicated) months; Cost of the IID will be deducted from the fine if you consume or buy alcohol for a period of 2 years from date of this judgment; Any ID the DAs Office 9/17/14. file proof of payment before the fine due date; Probation for 1 year (date of judg- issued per AS 18.65.310 must list the buying restriction until the restriction expires. State of Alaska v. Roger Slwooko (8/14/85); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: ment: 9/12/14); Obey all direct court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; State of Alaska v. Harvey Miller, Jr. (5/2/91); 2NO-12-150CR Order to Modify or Revoke 111034782; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and im- Commit no jailable offenses. Probation; ATN: 111030705; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term posed: 15 days; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, An- State of Alaska v. Lisa R. Campbell (8/9/90); Dismissal; Count I: Driving Under the In- revoked and imposed: 90 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO-13- chorage. fluence, Chg. Nbr. 1; Filed by the DAs Office 9/12/14. 942CR; Report to Nome Court on 11/2/14 for a remand hearing. State of Alaska v. Joseph Leopold Cross III (8/14/96); Possession, Control, or Con- State of Alaska v. Homer Wongittilin (12/3/95); 2NO-14-435CR Notice of Dismissal; State of Alaska v. Harvey Miller, Jr. (5/2/91); 2NO-13-942CR Assault 4; DV; Date of Vi- sumption of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21; First Offense; Date of offense: Charge 001: MCA; Filed by the DAs Office 9/18/14. olation: 12/5/13; 30 days, 0 days suspended; Report to Nome Court on 11/2/14 at 8/24/14; Fine: $400 with $200 suspended; Unsuspended $200 to be paid to the State of Alaska v. Homer Wongittilin (12/3/95); 2NO-14-539CR Possession, Control, or 1:30 p.m. for a remand hearing; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to court 10/15/14; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 9/12/14); Comply with all di- Consumption of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21, Repeat Offense; Date of Offense: AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 sus- rect court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Defendant must enroll in and 7/4/14; Any appearance of performance bond in this case is exonerated; Fine: pended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- pay for the following juvenile alcohol safety action program: if available in Nome; $1,000 with $500 suspended; Unsuspended $500 is to be paid to the court by rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail. May not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled substances or alco- 9/18/16; Community Work Service: Within 120 days, complete 48 hours community State of Alaska v. Larisa Kava (12/7/93); 2NO-14-538CR Possession, Control, or Con- holic beverages, except as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). work service and give the clerk of court proof of completion on the form provided sumption of Alcohol by Person Under Age 21; First Offense; Date of offense: 7/3/14; State of Alaska v. June Koonuk (6/10/62); 2NO-14-266CR Order to Modify or Revoke by the clerk; Probation until 9/18/16; Comply with all direct court orders listed above Fine: $400 with $200 suspended; Unsuspended $200 to be paid to the court 9/5/; Probation; ATN: 114796584; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended by the deadlines stated; Defendant must enroll in and pay for the following juvenile Surcharge of $10 due by 9/15/14; Alcohol Information School: Defendant must at- to 2/18/16; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. alcohol safety action program: JASAP; Defendant must submit to evaluation by the tend the following alcohol information school: If available in Savoonga; Probation for State of Alaska v. June Koonuk (6/10/62); 2NO-14-600CR Dismissal; Disorderly Con- program and pay for and successfully complete any education or treatment rec- 1 year (date of judgment: 9/5/14); Comply with all direct court orders listed above duct, Chg. Nbr. 1; Filed by the DAs Office 9/15/14. ommended by this program; May not consume inhalants or possess or consume by the deadlines stated; May not consume inhalants or possess or consume con- State of Alaska v. June Koonuk (6/10/62); 2NO-14-600CR Violate Condition of Re- controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, except as provided in AS trolled substances or alcoholic beverages, except as provided in AS 04.16.051(b). lease; Date of Violation: 9/13/14; 5 days, 0 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: 04.16.051(b). State of Alaska v. Larisa Kava (12/7/93); 2NO-14-596CR Disorderly Conduct; Date of $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 State of Alaska v. Homer Wongittilin (12/3/95); 2NO-14-540CR Notice of Dismissal; Violation: 9/7/14; 10 days, 10 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; shall be paid through this court within 10 days. Charge 001: MCA; Filed by the DAs Office 9/18/14. Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with State of Alaska v. Jeremiah Moriarty (9/11/85); 2NO-12-374CR Order to Modify or Re- State of Alaska v. Homer Wongittilin (12/3/95); 2NO-14-544CR Criminal Trespass 2; $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant voke Probation; ATN: 113288472; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail Date of Violation: 8/15/14; 120 days, 110 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Probation for 6 months (date of term revoked and imposed: 5 days, consecutive to the term in Case No. 2NO-14- $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 judgment: 9/8/14); Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly con- 306CR; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in con- duct, or domestic violence; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; and any state ID State of Alaska v. Jeremiah Moriarty (9/11/85); 2NO-14-306CR Harassment 2; DV; nection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Train- issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying restriction until the restriction ex- Date of Violation: 5/14/14; 90 days, 85 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 ing Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 pires; Shall not have alcohol in her residence; Shall not enter or remain on the per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per year (date of judgment: 9/18/14); Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at the re- case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, stated; Shall commit no violations of law pertaining to alcoholic beverages; Shall not quest of any peace officer; Subject to warrantless search of residence for alcohol. defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Sur- possess, consume or buy alcohol in any dry or damp community, and any state ID State of Alaska v. David Booshu (10/9/68); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: charge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 year issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying restriction until the restriction ex- 113290785; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and im- (date of judgment: 9/16/14); Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive or disor- pires; Shall not have alcohol in his residence; Shall not enter or remain on the prem- posed: 15 days, report to Nome Court on 10/1/14 for a remand hearing at 1:30 p.m.; derly conduct, or domestic violence. ises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. State of Alaska v. Francis Waghiyi (9/11/66); Assault 4; DV; Date of Violation: 8/7/14; of any peace officer; Subject to warrantless search of residence for alcohol; De- State of Alaska v. Deshawn Williams (4/29/85); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; 90 days, 85 days suspended; Unsuspended 5 days shall be served with defendant fendantʼs person and baggage are subject to warrantless search at any airport en ATN: 114188553; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probation modified reporting by 11/1/147; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, route to local option community; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of as follows: perform 100 hours CWS within 6 months of today (date of order: 9/8/14); Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; Must these conditions of probation. Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage. be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant is arrested and taken State of Alaska v. Frank Miller (2/2/79); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: State of Alaska v. William D. Morgan (9/30/88); 2NO-13-381CR Order to Modify or Re- to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through 114797088; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked and im- voke Probation; ATN: 113677749; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of this court within 10 days; Probation until 9/16/17; Shall comply with all court or- posed: 21 days; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, An- probation modified as follows: No Action; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge ders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive or dis- chorage. to the AGs Office, Anchorage. orderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not possess or consume alcohol in dry State of Alaska v. William D. Morgan (9/30/88); 2NO-14-239CR Drive w/License or damp community; Subject to warrantless breath testing at the request of any Canc/Susp/Revoke/Lim; Date of Offense: 4/18/14; 10 days, 10 days suspended; peace officer; Subject to warrantless search of residence for alcohol. Police Training Surcharge: due in 10 days: $50; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; State of Alaska v. Garrett Allen Coffey (12/18/75); Order to Modify or Revoke Proba- THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 27 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF NOME

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Photo by Nils Hahn NICE CATCH— Izaya, left, and Tiara Longley sit with the thigh bone of a Wooly Mammoth they found while moose hunting with their father Steve Longley and friend Dennis Kost at Imuruk basin.

Photo by Nils Hahn JACK UP RIG— Calm seas and a beautiful sunrise made for good gold dredging conditions on September 18.

Photo by Diana Haecker BYE BYE BRIDGE— With the completion of the new Snake River Bridge, the old bridge is being retired and demolished. The DOT’s contractor Pro West began moving equipment in place to dismantle the bridge on Sept. 15, with the goal to finish the job by the end of the month.

Photo by Diana Haecker LUXURY MOTOR YACHT— The luxury motor yacht Latitude an- chored in the Nome small boat harbor on September 20. The Dock Walk

A September storm began pound- parted after delivering fuel. Crow- ing the ocean with a strong winds, ley’s tug and barge Pacific but still warm temperatures. This Raven/Kays Point delivered fuel. caused two situations with gold The sailing boat S/V Gitana arrived dredges that were still out there in in Nome after sailing through the the pounding surf instead of joining Northwest Passage. The tanker the rest of the gold dredge fleet, hun- Themsestern anchored in Nome’s kered down in the small boat harbor. roadstead. Crowley’s tug and barge One gold dredge lost a 55-gallon Sesok/165-1 delivered fuel to the drum overboard filled with waste small boat harbor. oil. Crew from another dredge called The fishing vessels Egavik and for help to be rescued as their skiff the Paul C. Johnson docked at the flooded. NSEDC fish dock. Harbormaster Lucas Stotts re- On Sept. 17, Delta Western’s tug ports that he received a call on Mon- and barge Paragon/DBL79 arrived Photo by Diana Haecker day, Sept. 22 in the very early for a fuel delivery. ROUGH SEAS— The gold dredge Myrtle Irene ran into trouble on September 23 when it lost a 55-gallon drum morning hours that three people On Sept. 18, the Paragon is still of waste oil. The U.S. Coast Guard was notified. working on the dredge Gold Fish at the docks. The sailing vessel S/V were stranded at sea without power Novora arrived in Nome after sail- seven miles down West beach. The ing the Northwest Passage. crew had climbed into their skiff, On Sept. 19, Delta Western and Be the leader which got swamped by the waves the Paragon/DBL79 departed. The but eventually the surf pushed the sailing vessel S/V Arctic Turn arrived skiff into shore with them inside it. from the Northwest Passage. The No injuries were reported. sailing vessel Novora departed and e Also, the same morning, Stotts re- headed south. The landing craft s ceived a report that there was an oil Devon arrived for village freight. i sheen on West Beach coming from On Sept. 20, AML’s landing craft t the dredge Myrtle Irene. Investiga- Sam Taalak arrived and departed tion revealed that one 55-gal. drum with village freight. The luxury r of waste oil was floating in the water motor yacht Latitude arrived from e with a slow leak and drifting toward the Northwest Passage. The sailing the shore. Port staff as well as the vessel S/V Drina departed. v vessel’s owner were observing and On Sept. 21, Delta Western’s tug watching the oil drum as it bobbed and barge Paragon/DBL79 con- d toward shore. Ocean conditions ducted another fuel delivery. The were too rough to recover the drum. Korean ice breaker Araon anchored A The U.S. Coast Guard was notified. in Nome’s roadstead. The sailing Stotts reports the following traf- vessel S/V Arctic Turn departed. The Nome Nugget fic in and out of the harbor last On Sept. 22, the research vessel week. On Sept. 16, Delta Western’s Aquila arrived from the Arctic. 443-5235 tug and barge Paragon/DBL79 de- [email protected]