Council Outlaws Belligerent Bowsers by Sandra L

THE BIG MELT— The tundra surrounding Nome and the new Norton Sound Regional Hospital shows as a warm spell rapidly melted snow and ice. Photo by Diana Haecker

VOLUME CXIV NO. 5 January 30, 2014

Nome at 51°F: Record high temperatures melt winter away By Diana Haecker only set the all-time high tempera- held on November 1, 1926. uary 7, 1942, with 46°F. tional Weather Service said this On Monday, January 27, the mer- ture record for any day in January The previous day record of 43°F Ironically, January 27, 1989 was month is headed toward a top-ten cury in Nome hit 51°F under sunny since weather data keeping began in was set on January 27, 1963. the day to set a record for the ex- finish in the all-time high tempera- and clear skies. With this astound- Nome in 1907, but also tied with a Monday shattered the previous treme low at -54°F – a 105° F tem- ture records for January. ingly high temperature, Nome not five-month high temperature record high temperature record, set on Jan- perature differential from one But there have been other January extreme to last Monday’s extreme months with even higher tempera- hight. tures. On Sunday, January 26, the meas- Take 1963 for example, Steiger ured temperature in Nome was 43°F, said. That year, there were eight breaking a previously high for the nearly consecutive days in January same day in 1963. with record highs. Jerry Steiger, meteorologist-in- continued on page 8 charge at the Nome post of the Na- Council outlaws belligerent bowsers By Sandra L. Medearis could see no use of bells in modern The Nome Common Council has days. adopted an animal control ordinance “Is it needed?” she queried the that replaces the previous law with Council. measures addressing control and an- “Before cars, you heard the bells imal care—licensing, impounding, and the dogs,” Mayor Denise adoption of unclaimed, abandoned Michels offered. or surrendered animals, vaccina- Councilman Jerald Brown ended tions, biting dogs/rabies control, and the debate by suggesting that mush- on the other hand, sanitary enclo- ers with no bells on their teams suf- sures and sanitary exercise, humane fer a fine of $5 for the first offense, animal care, cruelty to animals, pro- followed by $7.50 for the second and tective custody, dog teams and trap- $10 for the third and each subse- ping with such mechanisms as steel quent offence. jay traps, snares and spring traps Fines and fees back up the law. within 50 feet of residences and in Civil fees, as impound fees, to cover certain areas within city limits. room and board may be appealed to After lots of work, the law the city manager. Fines can be ap- emerged, hashed out and done to a pealed to the Alaska Superior Court “T:” Errant dog drivers without a and then on up to the Alaska bell on their team to warn of their ap- Supreme Court. proach or face a stiff fine. Some parts of the ordinance per- Some councilmen found the law tain, like licensing, to dogs, cats and draconian. horses. Other parts, such as the ban They suggested that perhaps the on cruelty to animals, apply to all an- bell requirement could be a law, but imals. with no fines attached. Not good, The ordinance empowers en- said John Papasodora, chief of po- forcement officers to enter onto pri- lice, said a law on the books not en- vate property on which an animal is forced could leave the City open to located and to require the owner of liability. any animal to provide proof of li- “We live in an extremely litigious cense and vaccinations upon proba- Photo by Dana Sherman society,” Papasodora observed. ble cause. GLARE ICE IS FUN— Dolly Ahnangnatoguk, left, and her friend Johanna Iyatunguk took advantage of the Dogged dog driver Janet Balice continued on page 4 warm spell that turned Nome into one big skating rink for the girls, on Sunday afternoon. Fluoride flows again into Nome’s potable water supply By Diana Haecker Monday, January 27. Wortman explained that he first After a few years of fluoride-free Last week, Martin Wortman, util- added 100 pounds of sodium fluoride water flowing out of Nome’s ity specialist with the Alaska Native in powder form per tank and made a faucets, the potable water supply is Health Consortium, arrived in Nome mark at the 100-pound minimum. again infused with fluoride, starting to install the proper equipment at the He then added another 100 pounds Beltz pump house to inject the proper of sodium fluoride on top and amount of fluoride into Nome’s marked the 200-pound maximum on potable water. the outside of the tank. The marks on On the Web: Nome gets its water from Moon- the tank give the water operators a light Springs. From there, the pre- visual of how much powdered www.nomenugget.net cious commodity flows to the Beltz sodium fluoride should be in the E-mail: pump house behind the Nome-Beltz tank. [email protected] school apartments. At the Beltz In order for the system to work pump house only chlorine and now properly, the amount of sodium fluo- fluoride are added. The water flows ride powder should be in the range from there to Nome-Beltz High between 100 and 200 pounds. School and to town to serve the en- The powder sits on top of a dif- tire city of Nome. fuser and as water flows from the Wortman was busy on Friday to bottom of that tank, it is infused with Photo by Diana Haecker set up two so-called fluoride up-flow FLUORIDE— ANTHC utility specialist Martin Wortman shows the saturation tanks. continued on page 16 inner workings of the up-flow saturation tank at the Beltz Pumphouse. 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Thank you. Dear Editor: Seafood Marketing Institute direc- Dear Editor, To the people of Nome: Vincent Pikonganna, Elder Radioactive Isotopes found in tor,) “Fick says, ASMI have coun- I was attending the Nome/Beltz I have been thinking about some- King Island Native Community Alaska salmon; testing called for tered misinformation that Alaska High School Girls Basketball Games thing that happened last summer. Anchorage Daily News (1/5/14) this weekend. Our Girls did While much time has passed, I reports under “News”, (Alaska continued on page 14 Great. And it was especially touch- wanted to address these things now. ing in the recognition of Mr. Danny Last summer you may remember Karmun and his late Ethel; they have that there were killer whales chasing been steadfast in their support of the other whales near Nome. I remem- Nome Nanooks thru the years. ber hearing that one man went over A Look at the Past However I must say that I have a to the pod of killer whales. When I big problem with some of our lead- heard about this man, I was worried. ers and officials who don’t even re- As young hunters, we were al- spect our nation’s flag as a symbol ways told to never investigate when of freedom; to even have enough killer whales are hunting. These an- dignity to lift their hand to the heart, imals do not play around; we know recognizing the freedom for which what they can do. When killer many have paid so dearly to pro- whales are hunting, they are re- tect. What’s wrong with you sponding to instinct. Their prey may folks? Can’t you at least show our run to the humans for safety. We children and young adults the proper have seen this. The prey may swim way? You know better than to stand to hide under the man’s boat and the there like a lame duck, and yet one killer whales may track the prey and official did not even stand. Shame, cause the boat to capsize and put the shame on you! Sincerely, man in danger. Erna S. Rasmussen Our Elders warned us about these Nome, AK 99762 killer whales. I wanted to share their wisdom with the community.

Letters to the editor must be signed and include an address and phone number. Thank you notes and political endorsements are considered ads. Editorial Strings Cut In particle physics there are string theories, in the dairy case there is string cheese, Pinocchio had strings (and a long nose), guitars and banjos have strings. It seems the world is just one big ball of twine. The world of politics is tied up in strings, yet our governor has presented us with a big education package tied up in knots. Governor Sean Parnell wants to divert public money into private education. Public schools have been struggling to continue on flat funding for the past several years. Now Parnell hints of more money for education but wants to give it to private schools. Whatever happened to the separation of church and state? Can we hear our founding fa- thers rolling themselves smooth in their graves? Do we want to fund religious schools with public money? No way! Our public educational institutions are what make us a great nation. Letʼs not suck the life blood out of our public schools by diverting public money into the school of the Church of the Here and Now. If folks want private schools let them fund them with private dollars. Alaskans need to make sure our public schools are of the highest quality. Our public schools are our future and our children deserve the best education we can provide. We canʼt let our governor and legislature sit on their hands and make a mealy-mouthed pretense of sup- porting public education. Put the bucks into our classrooms and donʼt even think about funding private schools or paying vouchers. Cut the strings. Donʼt shortchange our future. — N.L.M.—

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This is expected to increase in The ceremony marks the transfer 2016-2017 the BSA would be set at dents a more effective option. Senate the future. Aside from certain areas of Sector Anchorage operations to $5,881. Democrats remarked in a statement Legislature: Senate Bill to in Norway and the western Russian the new facility attached to the The National Education Associa- that notably absent from the gover- boost Arctic infrastructure Federation, the region remains vastly Alaska National Guard Armory. Sec- tion’s Alaska chapter said they ap- nor’s address was any mention of the Senator Lesil McGuire (R-An- underserved by transportation, ports, tor Anchorage has the largest geo- preciated the increase, but that they $2 billion dollar deficit the state chorage) introduced a bill designed communication and other critical in- graphical area of responsibility didn’t think a $200 boost over three faces this year. In the next 18 to boost infrastructure development frastructure. within the Coast Guard and includes years went far enough. This year months, the governor proposes a in the Arctic. Senate Bill 140 aims to In SB 140 the Arctic is defined the Gulf of Alaska, the Bering Sea alone, the Anchorage School District withdrawal from the state savings ac- create incentives to attract private in- as, “the area of the state north of the and the Arctic Ocean. requires a $251-increase to the BSA counts of over $5 billion dollars. vestment to build much needed ports, Arctic Circle, north and west of the “This move presents an opportu- to cover their shortfall as teacher lay- Senator Donny Olson commented roads, emergency and telecommuni- boundary formed by the Porcupine, nity for the Coast Guard to build on offs loom. The Senate Democrats on the address saying, “"The Gover- cations projects in the vast expanse Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers, all our relationship with the state em- called the increase “terribly small nor laid out an ambitious agenda. It of the Alaskan Arctic. contiguous seas, including the Arctic ployees and military service mem- and wholly inadequate.” will be a challenge to address these “The Alaskan Arctic is in desper- Ocean, and the Beaufort, Bering, and bers working on JBER,” said Capt. The governor’s legislation re- major issues in only 90 days, but the ate need of infrastructure develop- Chukchi seas, and the Aleutian Paul Mehler III, commander, Sector peals the Alaska High School Grad- citizens of Alaska expect us to give ment both for those who live there Chain.” Anchorage. uation Qualifying Exam; the test our best and we will. now, and for new opportunities that SB140 is one of the first pieces of “We look forward to forging an students must pass in order to receive “I wish the governor had ad- will come with the opening of the Legislation to be introduced as part even stronger bond with our federal, a diploma. Due to robust accounta- dressed the fiscal situation we face. Arctic,” said Senator McGuire. of the work over the past year from state, local and tribal partner agen- bility measures that have been put in We are headed into the second year “Globally, all eyes are on the Arctic the 26-member Alaska Arctic Policy cies as well as the maritime industry place since the competency exam of deficit spending and I'm worried because of the changing conditions Commission. as we continue to serve the people of was originally enacted, the governor that our state savings accounts will which will bring new opportunities The AAPC will deliver its pre- Alaska from this state of the art fa- determined it was time to offer stu- soon dwindle to nothing." in shipping, tourism and resource de- liminary report to the Legislature on cility.” velopment. In order for Alaskan’s to January 30, 2014. The final report capitalize on this emerging situation, will be delivered on January 30, State of the State focuses on we need to think ahead and begin in- 2015 — one year from now. education COMMUNITY CALENDAR frastructure development now, since Governor Parnell gave his annual we have lagged behind in the past.” State of the State speech last week, The financing mechanisms in the trying to set the tone of the 28th Thursday, January 30 bill are modeled after the Sustainable Alaska Legislature about energy and *Lunch Laps Pool Noon - 1:30 a.m. Energy Transmission and Supply education. *Vinyasa Yoga Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Development (SETS) fund that was Governor Sean Parnell introduced *Lap Swim Pool 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. *City League Bball: Nome Rec Center 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. created in 2012. 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continued from page 1 animal would be $50, $75 and $100 Upon proof of licensing, an for first, second and third offences, owner may gain release of an animal and the same for unattended (loose) by paying the following fees: $50 for animals. the first impounding, $75 for the sec- The Council also voted into first ond impounding and $100 for the reading measures exacting penalties third and subsequent impounding. At and a fine schedule for violations of the end of 24 months, the clock starts City ordinances ad authorizing en- again with $50. Additionally, an forcement through citations and pro- owner would pay $30 a day kennel- viding for the disposition of minor ing fee, with a maximum of $300 for offenses. The law harmonizes penal- each 10-day period, including the ties throughout the code with State day the animal is impounded and the of Alaska law. day the animal is released. Also into first reading went a law An owner of an animal may sur- banning use, providing, manufactur- render it to the City Animal Control ing or possession and sale of syn- Facility for adoption for a fee of thetic marijuana and marijuana $150, provided the animal is older substitutes like “spice,” “bath salts” than 10 weeks, owner has proof of and any aromatic plant material in current vaccinations, and owner pro- granular, loose leaf, powder form or vides an affidavit that the animal is liquid or as a food additive, or as any not aggressive and has not harmed a herbal-type stimulant or hallucino- person or other animal. genic product when the substance According to the section on hu- does not contain a label with the mane animal care, providing such identity of the commodity or identi- care includes but is not limited to fying the manufacturer. providing wholesome and nutritious The law covering the fine sched- food once a day, providing sufficient ule and the law banning dangerous quantities of fresh water that meet synthetic drugs will come up for sec- hydration requirements, and ade- ond reading, public hearing and final quate shelter which provides ade- passage at the next Council meeting. quate air and ventilation and keeps an animal from being exposed to bad In other business weather or in unsanitary, uncomfort- City Clerk Tom Moran adminis- able and wet conditions that threaten tered the oath of office to new NPD the health of an animal. Officer James Edson, relocating Enclosures—structures, pens, from Glennallen, who vowed to yards and areas must be maintained “discharge my duties without fear, in sanitary condition with regular re- favor or partiality.” Edson has moval and disposal of animal earned an AA degree and served in wastes. the U.S. Navy as a corpsman. The new law makes it a violation The Council received the news to exercise animals on property be- from Nome Joint Utilities System longing to another without permis- Manager that the fluoride would sion. Wastes must be removed to drop into the municipal water supply prevent pests and disease. at around 8 a.m. Tuesday, following Cruelty to animals includes inten- training of staff Monday. tionally killing an animal unless The Council awarded the Nome Photo by John K. Handeland done humanely or to defend a person Kennel Club $5,000 from their dis- SWORN—Newly hired NPD Officer James Edson recites the oath of office after City Clerk Tom Moran with or an animal from attack; intention- cretionary funds to put on two sled Chief John Papasodora (center) standing witness. ally or recklessly wounding, injur- dog races: The Equinox Sled Dog ing, tormenting, poisoning, Race for March 21, 22 and 23, and “on numerous occasions the Nome provoking or unnecessarily over- the three-day, 200-mile Nome- Nugget staff has left telephone and working an animal; throwing any Council Sled Dog Race to take off e-mail messages with the Nome po- poisonous substance on exposed on March 28. lice chief only to have them disre- public or private place where it may In both instances, the money will garded or not returned,” preventing endanger an animal; intentionally go to the prize purses. newspaper staff from reporting the Iditarod harassing or encouraging an animal The Nome to Council race runs facts. to fight another animal for sport, along a tough trail from Nome along The Council received copies of training or entertainment. The sec- the coast to Topkok, over the Topkok five liquor license renewal applica- overflow housing tion applies to all domestic or wild Hills, and up the Fish River to Coun- tions — from Nome Liquor Store, animals. cil and back to Nome. Polar Bar, Polar Liquor Store, An- According to the ordinance, ani- The Nome Kennel Club formed chor Liquor Store and Husky. mals will not be unattended, mean- in 1907.The vote was unanimous ex- The Council did not choose to op- ing running at large without a leash. cept for Councilman Matt Culley pose any of the renewals. The ordinance allows exceptions who balked at putting the money di- Finally, during citizen comments, for certified service animals or areas rectly into NKC’s prize purse. He Ken Hughes reminded the Council where no persons other then the would rather give the money to the that to go into executive session re- owner and his party are present or Kennel Club and have them choose quired the Council to state the spe- the animal is under voice command and approve how they would spend cific topic. Host applications needed. at all times. it. A member of the Nome Planning “Objectionable animals include The Council accepted a donation Commission, Hughes said he had Want to make some extra money? animals that lunge and jump at peo- of $100 from Roberta M. Eddy, a just learned at open meetings and ple or make frequent or prolonged visitor from Pennsylvania, to help records training that “discussion of If you have an empty house, spare bedroom or a noise as a nuisance. Objectionable with the care of animals at the Ani- legal and fiscal issues that may have barking means 20 minutes straight mal Shelter. an adverse impact on the City” the spare chouch, you can sign up as a host for within one hour during the hours 7 A letter from, Nancy McGuire, Council’s usual catchall declaration the Iditarod overflow housing program. a.m. to 10 p.m. and for 10 minutes editor and publisher of the Nome fell short of legal procedure accord- between the hours 10 p.m. and 7 Nugget, to the Council, noting that ing to Alaska Statutes promoting For more information call the Nome Visitor Center 443-6555 communication with the Nome Po- a.m. transparency. or email [email protected] In summary, fines for unlicensed lice Dept. was problematic because

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By Diana Haecker homes, the city’s water supply line assistance, not individuals. “The fed- Regional Education Attendance “FEMA’s support, especially with Last week, welcome news came and other infrastructure. eral funds will pick up 75 percent of Area, which includes the communi- their grant programs, will help im- out of the White House in Washing- The presidential declaration the cost of disaster assistance and the ties of Teller, Shishmaref, Stebbins mensely in our communities’ recov- ton, DC as the President declared the makes available funding to state and state pays for the remaining 25 per- and Unalakleet; the Lower Yukon ery efforts. I appreciate President November storms that hit Western local governments and certain pri- cent,” Zidek told The Nome Nugget. REAA, which includes the commu- Obama’s prompt action on our re- Alaska a federal disaster and ordered vate nonprofit organizations on a Zidek said preliminary damage nities of Kotlik, Nunam Iqua and quest.” federal aid to supplement state and cost-sharing basis for emergency assessment estimates pegged the Scammon Bay; the Lower Kuskok- Dolph A. Diemont is the Federal local recovery efforts. work and the repair or replacement damage to public facilities and infra- wim REAA, which includes the Coordinating Officer for federal re- Back-to-back storms flooded of damaged facilities to pre-disaster structure in the affected regions at community of Tununak; and the covery operations in the affected communities from November 5 condition. $11.6 million. Fairbanks North Star Borough. area. through 14, 2013 and left a trail of Jeremy Zidek, Public Information Governor Sean Parnell declared a “Alaska suffered repeated blows FEMA said additional designa- water damage behind. Officer with the Alaska Division of state disaster shortly after the storms by heavy storms and flooding that tions may be made at a later date if In Stebbins, three homes were Homeland Security and Emergency hit. He had requested public assis- have maxed-out our capacity to re- requested by the state and warranted flooded and rendered inhabitable. In Management explained that the fed- tance and statewide hazard mitiga- cover from these events by our- by the results of further damage as- Kotlik, a fast storm surge damaged eral disaster declaration helps public tion grants for the Bering Strait selves,” Parnell said in a statement. sessments. Marine scientist looks back at Exxon Valdez oil spill

By Laurie McNicholas we were becoming more and more ping it to the Lower 48. left the navigation channel to avoid to Shelikof Strait to the east side of The Alaska Marine Science Sym- concerned about man’s effect on the Several days after the spill the oil ice from the Columbia Glacier and Kodiak Island and eventually into posium held last week in Anchorage environment, particularly about our pooled alongside the ship, and while then went below with orders to offi- the Gulf of Alaska where it broke up, featured a review of the 1989 Exxon consumption of large amounts of it was being decided whether to put cers to bring the tanker back into the Spies noted. He said there is now Valdez oil spill in Prince William fossil fuel. There were 1,500 to dispersants on the oil or burn it, a navigation channel, but instead it hit good evidence that intertidal areas Sound and the long, slow recovery 2,000 kilometers of shoreline af- gale descended on the sound and Bligh reef. from which oil was removed with process for marine resources dam- fected in the Gulf of Alaska, and blew the oil out of control in terms On a deeper level Spies said heated seawater under high pressure aged by the spill. there were real long-lasting effects of recovering a significant amount of causes of the EVOS include the in- have not recovered, but some argue Keynote speaker Dr. Robert Spies from this spill.” it. It took three years to remove a accurate 100-year risk assessment, a that near shore predators may have served from 1990 to 2002 as chief Spies commended the many sci- good portion of the oil from 1,500 to lack of readily available cleanup been affected if the aggressive oil re- scientist for the federal-state Exxon entists at the symposium whose re- 2,000 kilometers of shoreline, and a equipment and a lack of radar track- moval method had not been used. Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS) Trustee search contributed to damage small amount still remains in the ing for tanker vessels in Prince Council formed to oversee restora- assessment and restoration of the beaches. The immediate spill killed William Sound. Opposite research findings tion of the injured ecosystem through marine ecosystem following the an estimated 2,000 sea otters based “It added up to complacency and Government scientists conducted the use of the $900 million civil set- spill. He summarized the event as on the carcass recovery, 200 to 300 a lack of preparation,” he added. “I hundreds of studies for 20 years be- tlement. follows for hundreds of students harbor seals based on aerial surveys, think we need to take human com- ginning in 1989 to assess damage, re- “I look at EVOS as a black swan, present who are too young to recall about a quarter of a million seabirds placency into account when we start covery and ecosystem restraints to a metaphor for a real tragedy, a black it. based on carcass surveys and 200 to thinking about going into more chal- recovery from the EVOS, Spies swan in the sense that the initial risk Shortly before midnight on March 300 bald eagles. In the past 20 to 25 lenging environments like the noted. “Exxon had an army of peo- assessment for a major accident from 23, 1989, the Exxon Valdez left years most species have recovered, Chukchi Sea.” Public reaction to the ple who were essentially duplicating the Trans-Alaska pipeline and ma- Valdez at the end of the Trans-Alaska except for herring and killer whales. EVOS prompted Congress to adopt in many cases the studies that were rine shipment was thought to be in pipeline with 52 million gallons of comprehensive oil spill prevention done by government scientists,” he the order of over 100 years,” Spies oil to deliver to California. Three Causes of the EVOS and liability legislation in the Oil added. “I’ve often been asked, ‘Why began. “In fact, it was about 10 years hours later the tanker ran aground on Spies said you can look at why the Pollution Act of 1990. did people come to such opposite after the pipeline was completed we Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound spill happened from two levels. He In the days and weeks following conclusions about the environmental got the Exxon Valdez spill. and spilled 12 million gallons of oil. noted that the captain of Exxon the EVOS, oil spread into west Price impacts of this spill?’ The answer This is also a metaphor because In 1989 the trans-Alaska pipeline Valdez (Joseph Hazelwood) drank at William Sound, down to the south- lies partly with different definitions this particular incident occurred at a was supplying 20 percent of the na- least one or two beers before board- west passages, along the Kenai continued on page 6 time in our sociological history when tion’s domestic production and ship- ing the ship. Spies said the captain Peninsula, up into Cook Inlet, down

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In Impacts of climate change Spies said studies by government 1993 Cole attended an EVOS Spies compared the future impacts scientists of the effects of oil con- Trustee Council meeting during of long-term climate change on the tamination on pink salmon juveniles which Spies described damages from marine environment with damage in the sound at the time of the spill the spill and presented a research done by the EVOS. “We’ve had yielded findings that Exxon scien- budget request for $26 million. some clues about what might happen tists refused to accept. Two separate Spies said Cole asked him to develop with marine ecosystems with climate studies by government scientists of a workable program for $13 million, change, and I think the 1977 regime juvenile pink salmon collected from and he did. shift is one we oiled and unoiled areas of Prince “That was a “I think the long-term climate might look to,” William Sound showed the juveniles turning said Spies. from oiled areas grew less than those point in that change is a train wreck, and the “We saw huge Photo by Nancy McGuire from unoiled areas. A related study the peer re- changes on the VENICE OF THE NORTH— Unseasonably warm temperatures melted by a government scientist on the vul- view EVOS is a glass of wine spilled Gulf of Alaska Nome’s snow cover and turned Front Street into a lake last Friday. nerability of salmon during their process be- in the dining car.” shelf. growth period showed salmon need came a lot I think the to reach 16 millimeters in length to stronger,” – Dr. Robert Spies long-term cli- Dawson City man takes prevent pollock and similar preda- he added. mate change is tors from eating them. A study of “The a train wreck, salmon tissues showed exposure to ecosystem and the EVOS world record moose oil in the wild, and lab studies re- studies that we initiated in 1994 in is a glass of wine spilled in the din- vealed that oil in food at low con- response to the lack of recovery in a ing car.” A bull moose taken by Heinz wide by 50-7/8 inches long. The centrations decreased the survival lot of species took a much broader Naef of Dawson City during the fall antler circumferences are 8-4/8 and rate of juvenile salmon. In addition, view than just the ones killed in the Chukchi Sea oil drilling 2013 moose hunt in the Yukon Terri- 8-7/8 inches on the right and left the mass hatching of pink salmon de- first several years, and we began to Spies is opposed to oil drilling and tory has been verified by the Boone sides, respectively. creased. try to understand the ecosystem in extraction in the Chukchi Sea. and Crockett Club as a new world With a final score of 263-5/8 “All this added up to an injury terms of why things weren’t coming “We shouldn’t be doing this,” he record moose. Boone and Crockett points, the bull that I thought was pretty convinc- back to where we thought they said. “It’s my personal opinion the Naef of Dawson City, Yukon was has the largest antlers ever recorded ing,” Spies said, “but the Exxon sci- should be,” Spies said. “And those margin for human error is much hunting along the Yukon River near for the Alaska-Yukon moose sub- entists still maintained that we don’t ecosystem studies and the integrated slimmer in the Arctic. It’s a much Stewart Island on Sept. 22, 2013. species. The previous record, taken know where the juvenile salmon nature of those studies have great more challenging environment. And Naef carried a .303 British with open in Alaska in 1994, scored 261-5/8. were between the time they were benefit both in science and also I think this cleanup of oil spills based sights and 180-grain Winchester am- These are the only two specimens on getting out of the streams and the breaking down institutional barriers. on what we’ve seen in the past, munition. The hunter stalked to record to score over 260. The third- time they were collected in the oiled I think it was a great thing.” where the most oil that’s recovered within 35 yards of the big bull before largest bull scores 256-6/8. and unoiled areas; therefore, there In 2002 Spies resigned as chief is about 15 percent is essentially taking the shot. Naef was hunting for Since 1906, Boone and Crockett’s could have been another event, and scientist for the EVOS Trustee window dressing. Maybe there are winter meat, not a trophy. He re- trophy data has been used to meas- we don’t accept it. That’s the typical Council to write a book titled, protective measures that can be moved the antlers from the skull ure the success of conservation pro- kind of argument we had.” “Long-term Ecological Change in made for wildlife refuges and so with a chainsaw, nicking them in the grams across North America. The the Northern Gulf of Alaska,” pub- forth, but once oil gets out in the process, and did not keep the cape Club’s scoring system rewards antler Policies and politics lished in 2006. ocean under any kind of turbulent, for a shoulder mount. and horn size and symmetry which In 1992 and 1993 pink salmon re- From 2002 to 2006 Frank windy conditions …, you’re not The antlers measure 75-5/8 inches are classic symbols of outstanding turns decreased markedly in Prince Murkowski served as governor of going to get it back. at the greatest spread. The left side habitat, strong recruitment of ani- William Sound and in 1993 and 1994 Alaska. “During this period there has 17 points and a palm measuring mals into older age classes, sustain- the herring population crashed to less was a big disagreement over the Gulf 17-5/8 inches wide by 51 inches able harvest objectives and other than 30 metric tons, Spies said. Dur- ecosystem monitoring program, long. The right antler has 19 points elements of sound wildlife manage- and…the lead scientist at that time and a palm measuring 23-6/8 inches ment and fair-chase hunting. Get your tax refund fast with electronic filing. It’s your money! JOHN THOMAS TAX PREPARATION

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Nome teen crowned National Hostess in National pageant Nome’s Allaryce Agloinga repre- sented Alaska as Miss Alaska Jr. Teen in the Miss American Coed Pageant held in Orlando, Florida in November. Allaryce competed for the national title in the modeling and photogenic divisions. The 13-year-old Nomeite wore a kuspuk made by her aunt Ida Lin- coln of White Mountain and submitted several photos for the photogenic competition. Allaryce did not place in the cho- MaKensie Marie O’Connor sen competitions but she was crowned National Hostess. Melissa O’Connor. Proud grandpar- Unlike beauty pageants that stress Nominate your f va orite teacherr.. ents are Norma Lewis of Golovin, heavy makeup and artificial beauty, Terry and Maggie Ludwig of Nome. the Miss American Coed Pageant Now accepting nominations for the statewide Late grandpas are Charles Lewis, Sr. encourages and reinforces confi- and Lawrence O’Connor who are dence and natural beauty that is al- BP TTeeachers of Excellence program. Nominate your smiling proudly from heaven. ready within each contestant. favorite teacher at eacbpt hers.com by February 14th. Nome-Beltz Jr/Sr High School Daphany Antonia Iya Perfect Attendance Jeremy Morgan Knudsen 2nd Quarter 2013-14 Alexander Robert Lancaster Bruce Paul Landry Junior High: Tristan Henry Matson Ayomide Obitayo Ayowole-Obi Jimmie George Murdock Dylon Merwin Allen Crowe Jadyn Erryl Otton Jon Kase Gilder Tamara Janette Spivey Madison Brooke Johnson John Michael Tocktoo Briar Ernest Paul Tamaira Signa Tocktoo Kyle Patrick Reynolds Jared E. Tozier Donald William Smith Bianca Sybertha Trowbridge Abigail M. Tozier Jannelle Laura Trowbridge Kemasuk James Tungwenuk Senior High: Allyson Marie Wukovich Matthew Thomas Appolloni pb te .srehca moc. Nathaniel Michael Appolloni Tyler Knute Eide Nolan Thomas Horner

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Photo by Marjorie Tahbone RAIN ON ICE— Glare ice all over town made for very treacherous driving and walking conditions.

Photo by Diana Haecker UNPLUGGING STORM DRAINS— Sitnasuak employees Kelly Green, Randy Castel and David Booshu were busy shoveling water off the storm drains and pumping water out of puddles next to the Sitnasuak Build- ing on Front Street. • 51°F continued from page 1 like the previous Friday. Nome Pre- school, Kawerak’s Headstart and Or 1977 was the year with the many businesses followed suit and warmest January on record, with an stayed closed. Schools in the Bering average temperature of 26.8°F. Strait School District were open. A large high pressure system sit- The DOT road crew worked ting over western North America overtime on the weekend to keep keeps most air funneling from the roads passable. While driveways and North Pacific to Alaska. While sideroads resemble ice skate rinks, Alaskans sit on the warm side of the main traffic arteries are ice free and ridge, several Midwestern and even show gravel. southerly states in the Lower 48 ex- DOT Superintendent Evan Booth perience very cold temperatures and said the State DOT maintains the snow storms. Teller Highway up to seven miles at A warm winter so far has done its Snake River, the Council Road up to share to cause several school clo- Farley’s camp and the Kougarok sures in the Nome School district, to Road up to Banner Creek at mile 13. create hazardous road conditions “The DOT worked overtime through and to depress hunters, dog mushers the weekend to keep things moving and snowmachiners as they wince at along,” said Booth. the sight of rapidly disappearing The DOT’s sand truck spread a trails. sand/salt mix on city and state roads Photo by Diana Haecker The Nome Post of the Alaska to provide traction at bad spots, in- IS IT MAY?— DOT crew Stosh Labinski and Jarvis Miller thawed out the storm drain on Front Street. State Troopers issued a warning for tersections and school bus routes. deteriorating trail conditions. Troop- According to troopers and Nome ers say that a snowmachiner trying police dispatchers, there were no to cross Golovin Bay has lost his weather related accidents or injuries machine in open water. reported. Also searchers had to bring home Dog races scheduled by the hunters, who were stranded at the Nome Kennel Club have been post- Fish River flats due to open water. poned or canceled so far due to poor “Travel is not recommended due trail conditions. to large amounts of deep overflow Despite warm conditions along and open water on the rivers,” reads the Yukon River, the Yukon Quest a AST travel advisory. “There is a Sled Dog race is still scheduled to Tell that special someone large amount of slush, making travel start in Fairbanks on Feb. 1. difficult on the trails. Golovin Bay Elsewhere in the state, an ava- how much you care with a ice is melting and travel across the lanche crashed down on Saturday ice is not recommended and ex- and blocked the Richardson high- Valentine message in the tremely hazardous.” way leading to Valdez. The National On Friday, Nomeites woke up to Weather Service issued a flash flood Feb. 13 issue of the sound of rain pattering on the watch because the Lowe River re- roof. Once it hit the frozen surface, mains blocked by a100-foot wall of The Nome Nugget! however, it was more than just an ice and snow from the avalanche and unseasonal inconvenience. water is caught behind the avalanche The ground turned into one sheet dam. Enclose your 20-word (maximum 20 words) message with a check, of glare ice, causing Nome Public Schools to cancel school again, just money order or credit card information for $15 and send to: Nome Nugget PO Box 610, Nome, AK 99762 • 907-443-5235 (tel) • 907-443-5112 (fax) The Trowbridge family would like to thank Bering Air, Pingo Bakery, Jim West Jr. and the Owens family for their help in Rolland’s successful completion Messages must be received by Monday, Feb.10 to be published in the Feb.14 edition. of the Kuskokwim 300. Contact [email protected] for more information. (Valentineʼs Day is Feb. 14.) 1/30 THE NOME NUGGET sports THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 9

NOME BASKETBALL HOPEFULS: The Nome Jr. High Girls Intra-squad players chase after the ball at the Nome-Beltz gym.

STREEEEETCH— Nome Lady Nanook Brandolyn Ahyakak stretches for the ball in the Junior Varsity game against the Bethel Lady Warriors.

Photos by Janeen Sullivan LADY NANOOKS— Playing for the Nome Lady Nanooks Varsity team, Tamaira Tocktoo brings the ball down the court in the game against the Bethel Lady Warriors. Nanooks versus Warriors in TIGHT PLAY— Lady Nanook Junior Varsity team member Angelina two-day tournament Vaden dribbles past a Bethel Lady Warrior. Scoreboard By Sarah Miller with 6, but the biggest contribution struggled to make up ground. Undeterred by weather conditions of the night came from Senora Ah- Bethel’s team dominated in defense Friday that caused multiple cancellations masuk, who put 15 points on the and Nome’s three point shooters and closures around town, the Lady board for Nome. scored only one out of 11. In Bethel Boys 41 Nome 34 Nanooks played back-to-back games Meanwhile, the boys’ team faced turnovers, Bethel committed three as against Bethel this weekend, defeat- the Warriors on their turf, with opposed to Nome’s 10. Despite a NBHS 7-8-7-12=34 ing the Warriors in both games. Bethel enjoying home court advan- high-scoring game for Eide (21 BRHS 16-6-7-12=41 Friday’s victory was a close tage. Large crowds added to the in- points), with help from Mattheis (10 game, with 11 points contributed by tensity of the tournament. The points), Baker and Head, the NBHS Baker 1 0-0 3, Tunley 1 0-0 2, EIde 4 1-2 12, Stettenbenz freshman Ivory Okleasik, and 9 each Nanooks struggled in the first half of Nanooks lost by 14 points (final 52- 1 0-0 3, Head 2 1-1 5, Mattheis 4 1-2 9 (13 2-4 34) by Ariana Horner and Addy Ahma- Friday’s game and had to battle back 38). BRHS Glasheen 1 0-0 2, Naneng 4 4-7 12, LePore 1 3-4 5, Hoff- suk. Bethel led during the first quar- from a 13 point deficit. By the last Callahan commented in an email, man 2 4-4 9, Smith 5 0-0 14 (13 11-15 41) ter, and while Nome caught up in a two minutes of the fourth quarter, “Both teams made exactly the same big way during the second quarter by Nome managed to close the gap to number of field goals in the games. Saturday scoring 11 points, it was still Bethel’s just 2 points but ultimately lost by 7 The major difference in scores was game at half-time. The Lady points (final 41-34). Pat Callahan, Nome being outscored from both the Bethel Boys 52 Nome 38 Nanooks kept the Warriors at bay NBHS coach noted, “Both teams 3-point line (Nome with 8 shots, throughout the remaining half to win shot a very low percentage in this Bethel with 13), and Nome was also NBHS 6-13-10-9=38 by one point (36-35). game. Bethel made up for a low outscored 21-2 at the free throw line BRHS 10-14-15-13=52 On Saturday, the teams repeated a shooting percentage by outrebound- in the two games combined. For BRHS - Naneng 6 5-9 22, LePore 7 5-6 19, Medina 1 0-0 2, Smith similar pattern, with Bethel ahead in ing Nome at the offensive end 14-7.” Nome to be successful against 3 0-0 9 (17 10-15 52) the first quarter, and Nome passing Nome’s leading scorers were Tyler Bethel we will need to again slow the NBHS - Baker 1 0-0 3, Tunley 0 0-2 0, Eide 9 0-2 21, Head 2 0-0 them in the second quarter with 13 Eide (12 points) and Cass Mattheis pace of the game down and do a bet- 4, Mattheis 5 0-0 10 (17 0-4 38) points to their 3. Bethel came back (9), with contributions from Klay ter job of getting to the free throw in the third quarter but ultimately lost Baker, Matt Tunley, Daniel Head, line.” NEXT UP to the Lady Nanooks by 7 points and Jake Stettenbenz. The Nanooks face Unalakleet (final score 39-32). Addy Ahmasuk On Saturday, the Warriors contin- next weekend, with the boys hosting The Nome Boys will play Unalakleet this Friday and Saturday at was again a key scorer with 11 ued their sweep. Nome fell behind the home games and the girls on the home. points, as well as Tamaira Tocktoo early on with some missed shots and road. 10 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET Which caffeinated beverages are good for you? By Bob Lawrence, MD tea may have long-term health bene- ages. Coffee, tea, and soda can ex- your coffee and tea plain or adding the order. Enjoy a “single tall skinny Alaska Family Doctor fits. For example, coffee and tea acerbate symptoms of gastritis or only a little milk likely offers the drip without the whip” and be well. Most people know that drinks may reduce a person’s risk of Parkin- gastric ulcers especially in smokers. greatest benefit to your health. Of with caffeine provide a temporary son’s disease, liver cancer, prostate The effect of caffeinated bever- course you can still have fun with boost in mental acuity and energy. cancer, colon cancer, and dental cav- ages on the cardiovascular system is But at what point does caffeine be- ities. Sometimes caffeine is used to mixed. Coffee causes a small eleva- come unhealthy? treat migraine headaches and even tion in cholesterol levels. The caf- Experts recom- asthma. feine in coffee and tea can strain an mend a limit of 500 Coffee may also unhealthy heart by temporarily in- mg of caffeine daily help prevent type II creasing the heart rate and blood for adults and no diabetes mellitus. pressure. These potentially harmful more than 100 mg of According to a Har- effects are balanced by the positive caffeine daily for vard study published effects of heart-healthy antioxidants, teenagers. in the Annals of In- which are highly concentrated in People who ex- ternal Medicine in coffee and tea. ceed these limits 2004, men who According to research published may suffer from headaches, rest- drink at least four cups of coffee (36 in the journal Circulation, coffee lessness, anxiety, or insomnia. ounces) per day reduce their risk of consumption is associated with a In general one 8 oz cup of tea has type II diabetes by over 50 percent, lower risk of stroke in otherwise around 50 mg of caffeine. The same and women who drink at least four healthy individuals. The American amount of coffee has twice the caf- cups a day lower their risk by nearly Heart Association has found no clear feine, averaging 100mg per cup. 30 percent. Decaffeinated coffee has adverse effects to moderate coffee Caffeinated sodas have 35-50 mg beneficial effects as well, but the ef- consumption defined as one to two per 8 oz can. Energy drinks (like fect is much less profound compared cups per day. Red Bull, Monster, or Full Throttle) to caffeinated coffee. It is important to point out that the have 70-80 mg per 8 ounces. On the other hand drinking soda healthy aspects of coffee and tea do Though 500 mg of caffeine daily may increase a person’s risk of dia- not overcome the unhealthy amounts is the upper limit, this does not betes mellitus, osteoporosis, and of sugar and saturated fats added to mean that drinking 500 mg of caf- non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. many specialty drinks. Saying that feine from all types of beverages is Unlike coffee and tea, drinking soda coffee makes a double tall mocha healthy. A person consuming ten (pop) is not considered a healthy op- healthy would be like saying that ap- cans of soda (pop) would be getting tion. ples make apple pie good for you. In 500 mg of caffeine, but this means Doctors are reluctant to recom- both cases any health benefits are he or she would also be consuming mend daily consumption of caf- purely social. almost a pound of sugar daily. feinated beverages, especially at Taking your coffee black and your Research shows that naturally higher doses, out of concern for the tea plain may sound old-fashioned, Across 55. Skin art (pl.) caffeinated drinks like coffee and harmful effects of caffeinated bever- but when consumed daily, drinking 1. Intestines' terminal section (pl.) 58. ___ Clemente 6. Comprehensible 59. Collective body of bishops Obituaries 15. Erasable programmable read- 61. A-list only memory (acronym) 63. Lowest Jones Uwutelen Wongittilin St. Lawrence Island with his ex- life. In 2001, he was one of 19 Ba- 16. Rash-causing shrub (2 wds) 64. Mechanical routines October 13, 1944 - December 25, tended family. His children had re- ha’i members who were invited to 17. Like saltwater taffy 65. Those who live in a place 2013 cently given him a ticket to Haphai, Israel for the official open- 18. Vehement accusation 66. Bottomless pit Jones Uwutelen Wongittilin was Savoonga as a present, because they ing of the Baha’i Garden, considered 19. "If only ___ listened ..." (contrac- born on October 13, 1944 in knew how much he loved going one of the wonders of the world. tion) Down Savoonga to Nick and Lucille Won- home to be with family, friends, and During his lifetime, Jones touched 20. Generous bestowal of gifts 1. Lavishly elegant gittilin. He was blessed to have to reconnect with his roots. many lives in a positive way, espe- 22. Blue 2. Fleeting been raised in a strong traditional Jones was a spiritual man who cially as a certified counselor for 23. Give off, as light 3. Those to whom money is owed lifestyle, and spent much of his was a member of the Baha’i NSHC Behavior Health Serv- 25. Equal 4. Haul youth camping, hunting, fishing and Faith. He was able to make a pil- 26. Bad day for Caesar 5. ___ nitrate gathering subsistence foods to pro- grimage to Israel twice during his continued on page 11 vide for others. He attended Mt. 28. Comeback 6. Cathedral topper Edgecumbe and Chemawa high 30. Black 7. Bowed ceremoniously schools, and later went to art school 32. Sidekick 8. Channel bottoms at the University of Alaska, Fair- 33. "I had no ___!" 9. A Swiss army knife has lots of banks. Jones was a very talented Johnson CPA LLC 34. Auto parts giant them artist; he made many beautiful ivory 38. Parachute straps 10. Alarm bell carvings as well as intricate tradi- Certified Public Accountants 40. Causing fear 11. Amazon, e.g. tional masks. 42. "... or ___!" 12. Idaho's capital Although he moved to Nome, he 43. "My bad!" 13. They go with the flow often spent his summers camping on 45. White, oblong, ecclesiastical 14. Barely managed, with "out" Mark A. Johnson, CPA vestment 21. Appropriate 46. Big name in computers 24. Vintage auto rear seating com- 48. Foil (2 wds) partment For ALL your accounting needs! 49. Bummed out 27. Forceful 51. Bow 29. "The Catcher in the ___" Please call for an appointment. 53. Stallion, once 31. Move forward by rowing 54. "Comprende?" 33. Quarantine 35. Fattiness Previous Puzzle Answers Business and personal income tax preparation 36. Embezzles • 37. Skillful performance and planning 39. Absorb, with "up" Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services 41. Ring bearer, maybe • 44. Most cheeky • Financial statements 47. Small bell-shaped bomb 48. Even if, briefly 49. Switzerland's capital 50. City on the Aire 52. Charges 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 54. Cowboy boot attachment 56. #1 spot (907) 443-5565 57. "Buona ___" (Italian greeting) Jones Uwutelen Wongittilin 60. 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FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 11 •More Obituaries continued from page 10 lings Jerry Sr., Floyd, Alma, Robert, Steven Paul Scott and from that time consisted of the Nugget Inn Hotels, order to keep the hotel business prof- ices. He was proud to be alcohol- Hazel, Joshua and Jennifer, as well on he dedicated himself to providing One, Two, and Three, and the restau- itable he had to make sure the tour free, and often helped people strug- as many cousins, nieces and a good life for his family. Two years rant and bar. Many good years were program was alive and doing well. gling with their own alcohol nephews. later came another son, Gregg Ed- spent in that job. When Alaska Air- He picked up the pieces and made a addictions, even after he was no He is survived by his children ward Scott and in another two years lines decided to sell all of their great success of the Hotel and Tour longer a counselor by job title. He Krystal (Brian), Kelly (Blake), his family was completed by the ar- ground holdings in Alaska, he was Company. continued to hold talking circles in Mikey, and Jon, and his step-chil- rival of Michael John Scott. His fa- offered the chance to buy the hotel The decision to sell the hotel and Nome and in the villages through- dren Alexie, Chris and Irvin; his vorite comment about his sons was and liquor license. At that point he tour business came when Alaska Air- out his life. He also served as a grandchildren Kailey, Aliyah and that he should have been born a king, went into a partnership with the King lines decided to get out of the tour counselor for a substance abuse Colin; his siblings Kathy and since he could so easily produce Island Native Corporation. program. He decided on a complete treatment center in Kotzebue, where Michael (Luisa); his nieces and sons. This proved to be a rewarding retirement that brought great joy to he lived for a few years. Jones had nephews Sterling, Wagner, Jerry Jr., After graduation from college he partnership and he was very proud to his wife. Thirty-six years of em- many talents and had a colorful ca- Judy, Warren, Bertha, Lena, Perry, made the decision that he wanted to be affiliated with them. Not only in ployment at Alaska Airlines also reer, which included time spent as a Sabrina, Diane (Mike), Michael Jr., move to Nome on a permanent basis, the hotel business but also running came to an end. Enough was carpenter, commercial halibut fish- and Jennifer, and many cousins, so the move was made and there their convenience store, Corner Mar- enough. erman, and childcare provider. nieces and nephews as well as ex- were no regrets to that decision. ket. Wiley’s greatest enjoyment and Jones was an avid sports fan, and tended family (Wongittilins, Toolies, His first permanent job in Nome His final business venture was pleasure came from his family. Fish- he proudly wore the jerseys of his and Pungowiyis). was with the State of Alaska as an forced upon him when the existing ing, camping, crabbing, river boating Employment Officer. This entailed favorite teams, the Miami Heat and Jones was a humble, kind and tour company failed and Alaska Air- continued on page 13 the Seattle Seahawks, on game gentle man. He will be missed by a lot of bush traveling and the small lines offered him the contract. In days. He was also very lucky when many. He lived well and loved airplanes were as confining to him as it came to games of chance. He won the coal mines. He then went to work Wiley E. Scott as a Dorm Director at the Nome- many raffle drawings at sporting The family of Wiley Scott would like to thank the community events, even some where there were Beltz Regional High School. He thousands of participants. He would Wiley Scott was born in the coal loved the job and working with the of Nome for their loving support to us during the loss of our often use his winnings to attend his mining town of Pocahontas Virginia young people directly in from the husband and father. children’s out-of-town sporting on December 24, 1934, a special bush areas. All the years later, he Christmas gift to his mother Tressa was so proud when some young man events. Our heartfelt thanks go to the staff of Norton Sound Regional Jones was first and foremost a Scott, father Dominick Scott and or woman thanked him for being in family man. He married Phyllis older brother Donald Scott. The their lives and what a positive im- Hospital who helped us through this very critical time. The “Punky” Longley in 1988. Though family was completed two years pression he had made on their lives. love and caring given to him by the Nursing staff could only their marriage eventually ended, later with the birth of his younger He was still looking for the right be described as extrodinary. Thanks to Dr. Liu and Dr. brother Gordon Scott. job and it came with an offer from their lifelong friendship endured, Oniell for maiking it possible for us to keep him close to home and he loved her always. Together He was raised in Bluefield, West Alaska Airlines to be their airport they had four children, his pride and Virginia. Upon graduating from manager. This then led to being their and family where they saw him to a peacful end. Thank you to joy, Krystal, Kelly, Mikey and Beaver High School he thought he district sales manager and the man- Dr. Head for his continued support and caring. Jon. He was a loving father, and would become a coal miner but after aging of their ground holdings. This one trip down into the mines.... he proudly attended as many of their Thanks to the Honor Gaurd of the U.S. Air Force for a school programs, field trips, sport- changed his mind and decided to ing events, as he could, and was also join the U.S. Air Force. He was sent beautiful and touching playing of the taps. there to witness their major life overseas to Anchorage, Alaska Wiley talked many times of receiving his flag and he did. events, such as graduation and his where he was trained in the Military daughters’ weddings. He could be Police and became a bodyguard, counted on to be seen in the bleach- driver and aide to General Atkinson, A loving thank you to the King Island Corp. for the farwell ers of any sporting event his chil- Commander of Elmendorf Air singing and playing of the drums. It sent him on his jouney dren were involved in; he continued Force Base. While stationed there to a better and peacful place. to cheer them on, even in their adult- he met Katherine at a military hood. dance, and that chance meeting led Jones very much loved his grand- to 57 years of marriage. A loving thank you to Patrick McCormack for a beautiful son Colin, and his granddaughters After taking an Honorable Dis- Eulogy. For a man that considered you a son. Kailey and Aliyah, and was very charge from the Air Force he elected to go to college in Athens, W. Va. happy their Yupik names were after Thank you.... his siblings, Wangqetelen and where he graduated with a Bache- Uyguunaq. He was very excited lors Degree. He used the G.I. Bill upon hearing the news of another and took trips to Nome for summer Katherine Scott, Michael Scott & Family grandchild on the way, as his daugh- employment to finance the college ter Kelly and her husband Blake are tuition. His first job in Nome was expecting a child in July. He was a as a bartender for the Breakers Bar. loving family father figure not only Another summer he worked con- to his own children, but also to his struction and when taking a ride on Church Services many nieces and nephews, and en- the Teller Highway he was so proud, joyed hosting traditional food gath- as he informed us, that he helped Directory erings in his home. build this section of road. Jones was preceded in death by A month after graduation he was Wiley E. Scott presented with his first-born son Bible Baptist Church his parents, Nick and Lucille, sib- 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Bruce Landry Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church It’sIt’sIt’s West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865 Pastor Charles Brower Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Thrift Shop 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday: Thrift Shop 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wednesday: Faith Followers 5:45 to 7:30 pm Nome Covenant Church HoopHoopHoop 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church 5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 Time.Time.Time. Sunday: Worship 11 a.m. Sunday: worship 7 p.m. (2nd and 4th Sunday only) Handicapped accessible ramp: North side on’t miss a minute as Nome Nanook River of Life Assembly of God 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 • Pastor Mike Christian Jr. D basketball comes your way on Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. KICY AM-850. Brought to you by The A/C Value Sunday Youth Meeting: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ( Ages: 6th grade thru 12th Grade ) Center, Bering Air, Nome Outfitters, Airport Pizza, Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church The Nome Community Center Tobacco Control Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Program, Nome Joint Utility System, Tundra Toyo and Grizzly Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. Building Supply. Don’t get too far away from a radio this season! Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room) Patients going to ANMC and want to see a Catholic priest Or, listen on-line at www.kicy.org. please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137 Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of Nazarene 3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-2805 AM-850 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m.

9/5 12 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment NATIVE VILLAGE OF UNALAKLEET tors the work of qualified specialists, assistant, JOB ANNOUNCEMENT and temp or p/t workers. Other duties as as- OPEN: 1/23/14 CLOSING: 2/24/14 or UNTIL signed. Full job description provided upon re- FILLED quest. JOB TITLE: Housing Director Submit application and resume postmarked by DEPARTMENT: Housing Department the closing date to: SALARY: DOE - HOURS: M-F 40 /wk Native Village of Unalakleet JOB SUMMARY: PO Box 270 The Housing Director would be responsible for Unalakleet, AK 99684-0270 planning and administering, directing, supervis- Phone: (907) 624-3622 ing and coordinating all phases of NVU Housing Fax: (907) 624-3621 Department operations: i.e. construction, pro- Applications available at the NVU Office. curement, contract negotiation, selection of ap- 1/30-2/6-13 plicants for hire, reporting to NVU General Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska Manager and HUD, management of housing development programs and budgets and/or moni- NOW HIRING PRESIDENT/CEO Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) is committed to providing quality health services A tremendous opportunity to assist amazing communities in self and promoting wellness within our people and environment. governance, preservation of culture and subsistence lifestyle and to provide medical, social and Tribal services for a healthy future! Available positions: Patient Account Representative, Position Summary: Oversee the Associationʼs day-to-day operations Patient Financial Services Department in Health Care, Social and Tribal Services to the Maniilaq Service area. Purpose of Position: Consult with Tribal Governments regularly. Work with and carry out Responsible for billing, follow-up and collection of patient accounts. directions from the Board of Directors. Uphold and apply the Maniilaq Serve as a resource to patients and/or responsible parties regarding patient accounts. Association Personnel Policies and Procedures to all employees. Provide Association information to the public. The President/CEO serves at the Experience and credentials: direction of the Maniilaq Board of Directors. Education: High School diploma or equivalent Experience: General (Non-supervisory) 2 years Minimum Requirements: performing work in medical office or • Minimum of 5 years Administration or Management experience hospital setting working with patient accounts and/or billing • High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials: none required • Have knowledge in development and implementation of systems For an application, detailed job description or more information, please contact us: relating to finances, business and policy development. [email protected] (907) 443-4573 • Demonstrate successful team approach. (907) 443-2085 fax www.nortonsoundhealth.org • Familiar with P.L. 93-638 and Tribal Government programs. NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638), EEO, and Veteran • Understanding and knowledge of 8A business. Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check. NSHC is a drug free • Understanding of, and commitment to practicing the Inupiat workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass a pre-employment drug screen will not be considered for employment. 1/30 Ilitqusiat values. • Native Preference Preferred UAF NORTHWEST CAMPUS Open until filled SEEKING STUDENT SERVICES Salary DOE. Excellent Benefits. TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALIST PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/maniilaq Contact our Professional Recruiter with questions at [email protected] Join our team at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Northwest 1/30 Campus as student services technologies specialist! Taxidermist, Louie and Diane Szurleys Looking for fleshed and properly dried fox, wolf, LOCATION:ŷ+)!Ĉŷ(/'ŷĽ SALARY: $27.26 per hour lynx, wolverine and muskox hides, We would like Real Estate STATUS: Term-funded, full-time, 11-month position all feet etc intact so they are mountable hides but Open until ﬁlled. Next review date is February 6, 2014 will consider other hides also. Alaska taxidermist for 35 years in Ketchikan. FOR SALE— Lots 1-6, BK 81, Nome, by school / hospital, one or all, 907-444-1854 Please call 907-225-2502 . If no answer, leave 5/4-tfn RESPONSIBILITIES: name and number and we will return call. 1/16-23-30, 2/6 Ľŷ Help students develop computer skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary distance education. Regarding Scott Travis— Your rent payment of $140.00 (2012) $280.00 (2013) and annual labor MUNAQSRI Senior Apartments • “A Caring Place” Ľŷ Coordinate and recruit for computer courses, workshops and events payment of $1,120.00 (2013) for our claims in NOW taking applications for one-bedroom to support program goals. Nome, Alaska are due. Failure to pay will result in forfeiture of your portion of these claims. unfurnished apartments, heat included Ľŷ Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide logistical support Submit payment to Stanley DʼOrio, 491 Dead “62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age” with equipment and training; provide technology training; provide River Road, Bowdoin, Maine 04287. 1/30 thru 4/24 •Electricity subsidized; major appliances provided technology support to students, instructors and campus staff. CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE •Rent based on income for eligible households Ľŷ Update and maintain computer traveling labs. O-14-01-02 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING •Rent subsidized by USDA Rural Development Ľŷ Travel to area villages to support NWC staff and students. CHAPTER 1.20 OF THE NOME CODE OF OR- DINANCES AND REENACTING CHAPTER 1.20 515 Steadman Street, Nome Ľŷ Remain current with OIT policies, procedures and software. TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES AND A FINE SCHEDULE FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY ORDI- EQUAL Ľŷ Serve on the Northwest Campus Technology Committee. NANCES AND AUTHORIZING ENFORCEMENT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT QUALIFICATIONS AND TO APPLY: THEREOF THROUGH ISSUANCE OF CITA- EMPLOYER TIONS AND PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF (907) 443-5220 Ľŷ Visit 333ć1'&+/ć +)ŷĽŷ+/0%*#ŷŌýýăĄāĀą CITATIONS OF MINOR OFFENSES AND HAR- MONIZING PENALTY PROVISIONS THROUGH- PO BOX 1289 • Nome, AK 99762 Fax: (907) 443-5318 Ľŷ Call Northwest Campus: (800) 478-2202 ext. 8428 or 443-8428. OUT THE CODE AND WITH STATE LAW Helen “Huda” Ivanoff, Manager Hearing Impaired: 1-800-770-8973 O-14-01-03 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAP- UAF is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution TER 10.60 OF THE NOME MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 1.20.40 TO RE- FLECT FINES FOR CHAPTER 10.60 These ordinances had first reading at the regular Legals meeting of the Nome City Council on January 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and were passed to second UNALAKLEET LAND FOR SALE – Unalak- 3:00 p.m. Contact Kawerak, Land Management reading, public hearing and final passage at a reg- leet River. SEALED BID. Owner finance available. Services, P.O. Box 948, Nome, AK 99762. ular meeting of the Council scheduled for Febru- Marilyn Oyoumick, owner. Native Allotment F- Award will be made to the highest bidder who ary 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of 17506, 119.20 acres on the Unalakleet River, meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable bid, City Hall, located at 102 Division Street. Copies of Alaska, Lot 4, U.S. Survey No. 5306. Accessible subject to approval by the owner. Instructions and the ordinances are available in the Office of the by boat and snowmachine. Opening bid further info are available at the above office or by City Clerk. $110,000.00 cash or terms. Deferred payment phone 1-800-443-4326, direct (907) 443-4324. 1/30-2/6 plan is available. Land sold as a result of this ad- Terms of sale specified thereon. vertisement will be conveyed in fee simple status 10/10-17-24-31-11/7-14-21-28-12/5-12-19-01/2- by approved deed. Terms available are cash or 9-16-23-30 deferred payment as specified. Trooper Beat Sealed bid opening on February 4, 2014 at On January 14, the Alaska State Troopers in volving a Controlled Substance 5 and Promoting port of an assault that occurred at AMCC. A sus- Nome arrested Luther Komonaseak, 56, in Wales Contraband 1 are pending. pect has been identified and an Assault 4 charge for an arrest warrant issued by Nome court for Im- is pending. portation of Alcohol to a dry local option commu- On January 18, at 11:00 p.m. AST received a re- All Along the Seawall nity. Luther was transported and remanded to Anvil port of intoxicated people in Gambell. A suspect On January 19, at 3:10 p.m. AST arrested Paul cheus,24. Saccheus was charged with Violating Mountain Correctional Center in Nome. on probation has been identified and charges are John Pete, 19, of Stebbins, for Assault 4. Pete Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- Conditions of Probation. No bail was set. Scotty pending. was remanded to AMCC. suance of citations or the act of arrest does not McPeck was issued a Summons for Violating On January 14, AST in Nome arrested Anson assign guilt Conditions of Probation. Komonaseak, 33, in Wales for an arrest warrant On January 19, AST in Nome arrested Nolan On January 19, at 10:10 p.m. AST received a re- to any identified party. issued by Nome court for Importation of Alcohol to Walunga, 19, in Gambell. An investigation report of an intoxicated person in Stebbins. Subse- During this reporting period, there were 122 calls On 01-20 at 3:31 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- a dry local option community and Possession of vealed that Nolan had consumed a large quantity quent investigation led to the arrest of Louis Pete, for service. ment responded to a residence on the east side of Controlled Substances. Anson was transported of homebrew alcohol, which violated conditions of 29, of Stebbins, for Probation Violation and Assault Of these calls, 47 were alcohol related. There Nome, on a report of a domestic violence. Inves- and remanded to AMCC in Nome. his probation and was a factor in him assaulting 4. were 14 arrests, of which 14 were alcohol related. tigation resulted in a warrant being issued for Re- two family members. The victims sustained minor There were 9 Ambulance Requests; and 8 Animal becca Carlisle, 21, for one count of Assault in the On January 18, at 5:18 p.m. AST received a call injuries and did not require medical attention. On January 20, at 12:00 p.m. AST received a re- Related calls. from AMCC reporting that an inmate had brought Nolan was transported and remanded to AMCC in port of a self-inflicted gunshot wound that occurred 4th Degree, three counts of Violating Conditions of release and one count of Violating Conditions a controlled substance concealed within his body Nome. in Brevig Mission on January 19. The victim was On 01-19 at 11:33 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- into the facility. A controlled substance was re- transported to Anchorage for treatment of injuries ment responded to a local business on a report covered by jail staff. Charges of Misconduct In- On January 19, at 11:00 a.m. AST received a re- to his abdomen. that the employees were inside consuming alco- continued on page 14 hol. Investigation led to the arrest of Frederic Sac- THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 13

NSEDC F Qour er MMtuarth eeting Schedule CITY OF NOME Chairman Dan Harrelson has set the da es ft NSEDC’or s PUBLIC NOTICE tth quarourf tth er meetings to be held at the BSNC droarB oom in Nome. SENIOR CITIZEN/DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX WWeednesdayy,, FeFebruarryy 5, 2014 EXEMPTION APPLICATION om mitte CecutivEx ommitte ee ...... 9:00 a.m. om m itts CwylaRules & B CwylaRules ommitts ee ...... 9:45 a.m. 2014 Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Applications for property tax exemption om mittt Celopmenevies DisherF Celopmenevies ommittt ommittee ...... 10:00 a.m. MUST be filed annually with the City Clerk and are due by February 1, 2014. Scholarship Committee ...... p.m. .m.1:00 All homeowners 65 or older (by 12/31/13) and widows or widowers over age 60 om m itte CinancF ommitte ee ...... p.m. .m.1:45 of previously qualified applicants are eligible to apply. Thursdayy,, FeFebruarryy 6, 2014 ors Mtecd of DiroarB ors Mtecd eeting ...... 9:00 a.m. APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.NOMEALASKA.ORG, OR BY REQUEST FROM THE CITY CLERKʼS OFFICE, elcNSEDC welcNSEDC omes memb c unitommer ttyy residents at meetings Por. tions of these AND MUST BE RETURNED BY FEBRUARY 1, 2014. meetingss,, ho evw err,, may be held in exxxeecutive session. 1/9-16-23-30

Soliciting Artists for artwork proposals for the newly renovate Shaktoolik K-12 School. Per State Statute .5% of the Shaktoolik schools remodel budget will be spent on art for the The Alaska Food Policy Council school, this amounts to $36.142. We are asking interested artists to submit art proposals for invites you to attend a the school. Shaktoolik is an Inupiat Eskimo community of 250 sitting on the Eastern shore of Norton Sound. Activities like berry picking, hunting land and sea animals along with commercial and subsistence fishing are an important part of daily life. The K-12 schools mascot is the TOWN HALL MEETING wolverine and the school colors are maroon and gold. Art proposals are not limited to style, medium or size. If interested it is strongly recommended that you contact the school for areas When: January 31, 4 to 6 p.m. NEW TIME that may fit your ideas. The school can provide you dimensions and photos. Where: Mini Convention Center A selection committee will award the artwork contracts to the selected artists. For additional 102 River St., Nome, Alaska information please contact Principal Sammons at (907) 955-3021. Food: Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Community members are For consideration you will need to submit: encouraged to bring a dish and share. - 2 a dimensional portrayal depicting your proposal Topics: Promote involvement in local food issues. - Written narrative of your proposal Spur local economic development. - Portfolio of prior work Increase food security. - A lump sum cost of your proposal, also a cost breakdown of your proposals budget Improve nutrition and health. - 2 references - An attempt will be made to return proposals to the artists after a selection has been made. ederal Proposals need to be submitted by Feb 15, 2014 to: F Shaktoolik School Subsistence Regional Advisory Council C/O Principal Sammons P.O. Box 40 Shaktoolik, Alaska 99771 MEMBERS WANTED! 1/30,2/6-13-20 Help advise the Federal Subsistence Board on the management of subsistence fish and wildlife Norton Sound Health Corporation resources on Federal public lands in your region. Behavioral Health Services APPLICATION DEADLINE Regional Community Survey March 21, 2014 ______

NSHC’s Behavioral Health Services thanks you! FOR AN APPLICATION, CALL (800) 478-1456 OR (907) 786-3676 We received responses from 549 Regional Community Surveys, which have been compiled and sent to an outside evaluator for data to be analyzed. Once the report is returned, we will post a column in the Nome Nugget and through other outlets OR VISIT: describing what we have learned, what we plan to do to continue the good things http://www.doi.gov/subsistence you feel we are doing, and what we will do to address those areas in which you feel we can improve.

Here are the winners of the Regional Community Survey drawing:

USDA Choice Beef Dakota Buffalo Bush Orders • Custom Cuts Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com Retail: 907-344-4066 • Wholesale: 907-349-3556 • Toll Free 800-478-3556 7521 Old Seward Highway, Ste.E • Anchorage, AK 99518 • Fax 907-522-2529 Saying it Sincerely Pastor Charles Brower Community United Methodist Church Member of the Nome Ministerial Society Blizzards, joyous celebrations, seemingly endless meetings, and the pleasure of children do not seem to have much in common. Recent weather-related transportation problems have tried the patience of even those with the constitution of Job. Within the sorrow of losing a loved one stand the joy of Thanks for you help! celebrating and reliving the good times shared. 1/30 I sat through days of meeting inside a couple of large Gothic-looking churches when I would much rather have been outside savoring the warmth of the sun and shirtsleeve weather, but the work of Church demanded I be a • More Obituaries faithful servant and help map out a course for pastors-of-color to navigate in continued from page 11 companions in this fight. On Janu- Scott, Katherine A Scott; great- a multi-cultural world when competency in differing cultures demand we be ary 10, 2014 the fight was over. His granddaughter Ella Hickerson; aunt at least as nimble as the next pastor. Our grandchildren were the source of and sports kept him in close contact family was by his side as he left to be Rhea Leedy; brother Gordon and much joy and pleasure as we watched a five year old learn to snorkel and with them. The loss of his son Gregg united with his two sons and the wife Pat. “swim” by herself, still we hovered anxiously nearby. Our God is at work at age 8 was a wound that never Good Lord. within each of these instances. healed. The loss of his son Steven at Wiley is survived by his wife of Take time this week to reflect on what God has done in your life, even age 49 was almost more than he 57 years Katherine, son Michael Jon without your invitation for his care. We read in 2 Chronicles 31:21: “In could bear. Scott and Companion Deborah everything that he undertook in the service of God’s temple and in obedience The last six years were spent in a Lagneaux; grandsons K Shane Scott, to the law and the commands, he sought his God and worked wholeheart- constant battle with cancer. His son Michael Wiley Scott; granddaugh- edly. And so he prospered.” May peace and joy be in your life richly this Michael, companion Deborah and ters; McKenzie Hickerson and week. wife Katherine were his constant spouse Denny Hickerson, Danielle 14 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 THE NOME NUGGET

• More Letters it came from Fukushima due to short So, it is not “misinformation” that continued from page 2 cially competitive with B.C. farm- to use the regular legislative process half-life). Of course, these may be Alaska salmon contains a small bur- raised salmon, since currently it ap- enshrined in our constitution to de- salmon contained mercury or PCBs”, isolated cases, but this evidence calls den of PCBs, and may be found to pears that the latter may have a lower bate and pass a budget that reflects and he refers us to FDA saying, for regular testing for radioactive iso- contain a small –but concentration of both PCBs and the moral priorities of our na- “FDA has found no evidence of dan- tope concentrations in Alaskan increasing— concentration of ra- man-made unstable radioactive iso- tion. Although the U.S. military en- gerous Fukushima radiation in the seafood. dioactive isotopes. To coastal topes. gagement in Afghanistan is winding US food supply.” What they fail In an article by Don Whiteley, Alaskan communities that depend on Truly, Daniel N. Russell, physicist down, our country is still spending to report is: our FDA refuses to reg- “Wild Alaska salmon isn’t as pure as seafood this is a matter of life and Willow, AK 99688 almost as much on war as we spent ularly test seafood to find out what advertised” (05/18/04) at death, so the whole truth is ex- at the height of the Cold War or Viet- are the radioactive isotope concen- www.wfga.net/issues.php?ID=60 pected from our private profes- Nome Nugget: nam. trations therein. That may he commented, “Commercial greed sional groups and government I’m glad to see our elected leaders I hope our senators, Begich and be why FDA has found no evidence! and gross mismanagement by gov- agencies. in Washington have approved a plan Murkowski, will work in the next In response FDA’s refusal to such ernment agencies have combined to In order to certify that Alaskan to allow the federal government to two years to support further cuts in testing, Seattle’s, Loki Fish com- destroy or diminish wild fish stocks seafood is safe to eat, it is necessary function through 2014. I was partic- the Pentagon budget, not increases pany, had their salmon tested, all over the globe, including the West that we have it tested regularly for ularly pleased to see that Congress (and stop war-mongering on Iran), and it is reported at http://healthyde- Coast salmon fishery.” He goes on to cesium-137, strontium-90, mercury has restored some money for Head with additional investments to meet bates.com/alaska-washington- report that PCB concentration in and PCBs, etc., so that seafood car- Start and other investments in the the needs of our struggling commu- salmon-tested-radiation/ on 1/17/14, Alaskan salmon was measured at rying high levels of mercury, PCBs health of our communities and has nities at home. “Alaskan Keta at 1.4Bq/kg cesium- twice that of B.C. farmed-raised and/or dangerous radioactive iso- refused to give the Pentagon all the Sincerely, 137 and Alaskan Pink at 1.2Bq/kg salmon (although, both were quite topes can be excluded from our food money that it was asking for. Nathaniel Perry cesium-134” (a marker confirming low and considered far below any supply. This is also critical for Congress now has an opportunity Shaktoolik, AK alarm level). Alaskan salmon to remain commer- •Seawall

continued from page 12 Recreational Center to a report of a male threat- toxicated. Allen was subsequently arrested and Each year there are several alcohol related ex- leave the building. Upon arrival, Officers con- ening other patrons of the facility. The suspect fled of Probation. remanded to Anvil Mountain Correctional Center posure deaths throughout Alaska. Always tacted Aloysius Muktoyuk, 42, who had already the facility prior to police arrival. Investigation is for Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree and make sure the people you are with make it to left the establishment. He was given a warning continuing. was held on $250 bail. a safe and secure location. not to enter any bars due to his high level of in- On 01-20 at 5:25 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- toxication. Approximately 15 minutes later, Aloy- ment responded to the east side of Nome on a re- On 01-21 at 7:29 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- sius was observed inside a bar, at which time he port of a suicidal female. The female was found On 1-24 at 6:10 p.m. while contacting a subject in On 1-25 at1:09 a.m. NPD received a report of a ment responded to an apartment complex on the was also found to have a mostly consumed bottle lying in a roadway and transported to the Norton regard to serving court papers, a report was made missing 16-year-old female. Officers located the west side of Nome, to perform a welfare check on of alcohol not sold by the bar. Aloysius was then Sound Regional Hospital and left in the care of the that another person had assaulted the subject female at an apartment on Front Street. The girl a female who was reported to be crying inside an arrested and remanded to AMCC for Drunk on Li- emergency room staff and was later evaluated by and stolen his cell phone (at some earlier point in was intoxicated and unresponsive. She was apartment for unknown reasons. The Nome Po- censed Premises and Introduction of Alcohol to a Behavioral Health Services. time). An investigation was initiated and is contin- transported to the hospital by ambulance for med- Licensed Premises and was held on $1,000 bail. lice Department made contact with the female as uing. ical treatment. She was later served with a sum- well as a male occupant of the apartment. Both mons for Habitual Minor Consuming On 01-20 at 7 a.m. Nome Police Department re- were found to be in good health and did not re- (misdemeanor) and left in the care of her mother. On 1-26 at 4 a.m. Nome Police Department Offi- ceived a REDDI report of a possibly intoxicated quire any police assistance. On 1-24 at 11:20 p.m. NPD received a report that cers responded to Icy View for the report of an as- male driving a green four-wheeler. The ATV and a male ,17, was intoxicated and in need of assis- sault. Further investigation revealed that Brendon driver were located and investigation resulted in tance as he was laying on the ground and **Each year NPD received numerous reports On 1-22 at 6:08 p.m., Nome Police Department Gologergen-Tran, 27, had caused a family mem- the arrest of Shem Fogelman,22, for DUI. Shem would/could not get up. Upon arrival, the subject of women who have been sexually assaulted Officers responded to a residence on Seppala ber fear of imminent serious physical injury by was remanded to AMCC for Driving Under the In- was taken to the hospital for treatment of mild hy- while intoxicated and incapacitated. Please Drive for the report of an assault. Further investi- means of a dangerous instrument on two sepa- fluence. Bail was set at $1,000. pothermia. He was later served with a citation for make sure that your friends arrive home rate occasions. Brendon had fled the scene prior gation revealed that Regine Kava, 43, had as- Minor Consuming alcohol. safely. We encourage members of the com- saulted a family member within the residence. to Officersʼ arrival, but was later located and ar- munity to call anytime they suspect someone rested for two counts of Assault in the Third De- On 1-20 at 4:23 p.m., a vehicle owner on the west Regine was subsequently arrested and remanded is putting themselves at risk. gree, Domestic Violence. He was remanded to side of town reported that unknown persons en- to AMCC for Assault in the Fourth Degree, Do- **With the milder temperatures, many people AMCC and held without bail, as both charges are tered his vehicle and damaged the ignition switch. mestic Violence, where she was held without bail. are spending time outdoors. Alcohol will Felony offenses. It appears the suspect(s) may have been at- lower the ability to keep a person warm. If you On 1-26 at 12:50 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- tempting to take the vehicle, however were un- or anyone you know are drinking and out- ment responded to a business on Front Street for On 1-22 at 7:01 p.m. NPD responded to a resi- successful. ALL RESIDENTS are asked to secure doors, be aware of the threat of hypothermia. the report of a highly intoxicated male refusing to dence on E Third Avenue to a report of a person their vehicles – make sure doors are locked and violating conditions of probation and conditions of keys are removed. Do not leave items in plain release (no alcohol). The suspect, Justina Adams view as this may lead to theft. ,27, was contacted and investigation resulted in her arrest for the violation(s) listed above. She On 01-20 at 10:48 p.m., the Nome Police Depart- was transported to AMCC and remanded. No bail Sitnasuak Native Corporation ment responded to a home on the West side of was set. Nome, Alaska on a report of theft of medication. Suspects have been identified and the investiga- On 1-23 at 5:05 a.m. NPD received a report of an tion is ongoing. Notice of the 41th Annual Meeting of Shareholders assault occurring between a man and a woman on E. Tobuk Alley. Upon arrival, NPD located a fe- On 01-20 at 11:43 p.m. the Nome Police Depart- male in the roadway who complained of injury. • Saturday, May 31, 2014 ment responded to an apartment complex on the She was transported to the hospital for treatment. west side of Nome to a report of an assault. In- The male had left the area and attempts to locate vestigation led to the arrest of Lionel Winkel, 31,for him were unsuccessful. Investigation is continu- • 10 a.m. Violating Conditions of Probation (not to consume ing. alcohol). Winkel was remanded to the Anvil Moun- tain Correctional Center, no bail amount was set. On 1-23 at 7:40 a.m. NPD received a telephone • Nome Elementary School call from Jimmy Weyiouanna, 46, who was intox- On 01-21 at 2:55 a.m. the Nome Police Depart- icated and difficult to understand. Officers con- ment responded to the west side of Nome on a re- tacted Jimmy to investigate the reason for the call • Nome, Alaska port of an intoxicated female rolling around in the and found that he was in violation of conditions of snow. Investigation led to a female ,29, being probation (no alcohol). Jimmy was transported to BUSINESS CONDUCTED WILL INCLUDE: transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospi- AMCC where he was remanded to custody. There tal. She was held on a Title 47 hold (protective was no bail set. • Election of Four (4) Directors for three year term custody). • Other shareholder business On 1-23 at 3:34 p.m. NPD responded to a resi- On 1-21 at 6:19 a.m. NPD received a report of in- dence on Kings Place to a custody dispute involv- toxicated persons leaving a residence on the east ing children. Investigation determined that Rex SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BOARD POSTIONS side of Nome driving a snowmachine. The ma- Iyatunguk, 32, was in violation of conditions of pro- chine and occupants were located which resulted bation (no alcohol). A report will be forwarded to • Written Letter of Candidacy and Nominee Information Questionnaire in the arrest of Edward Smith III ,32, for DUI and the District Attorney for review and possible Violating Conditions of Release. A passenger, charges. • Candidates must be 19 years old or older by filing date. Justina Adams,27, was arrested for Violating Con- ditions of Probation and Violation of Conditions of MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 3, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. On 1-24 at 6 p.m. Andrew Schwartz reported that Release (no alcohol). Both were transported and the vehicle he was operating had been struck by remanded to AMCC. There was no bail set for ei- another vehicle while his vehicle was unattended. ther. From evidence gathered, it appears the suspect SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL vehicle was white. Anyone observing a minor col- On 1-21 at 4:20 p.m. an ambulance was re- lision between a dark blue Chevrolet pickup and a A proposal form (fee & signature requirements) will be provided, please contact the quested to a residence on Seppala Drive. Upon white colored vehicle somewhere in the vicinity of Sitnasuak Native Corporation Office 907-387-1200 or 877-443-2632 (toll free) arrival, NPD and NVAD found that the subject of the post office is asked to call NPD at 443-5262. the call was in need of medical attention. Contin- Damage is estimated at less than $1,000. MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CORPORATION OFFICE ON OR ued investigation resulted in the arrest of Maranda Olanna, 27, for Violation of Conditions of Release On 1-24 at 6:07 p.m. Nome Police Department Of- BEFORE March 3, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. (no alcohol). Maranda was transported to AMCC ficers responded to a business on Bering Street and remanded. No bail was set. for the report of a person refusing to leave the es- Please contact Dave Evans, Shareholder Liaison, for more information at 387-1226 tablishment. Upon arrival, Officers contacted Allen On 1-21 at 5:20 p.m. NPD responded to the Nome Konahok, 37, still on the premises and highly in- or [email protected] www.snc.org Court

Week ending 1/24 cation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is or- State of Alaska v. Paul John Pete (10/31/94); 2NO-14-48CR Assault 4; DV; Date of Vi- Civil dered served; DNA IDENTIFICATION: If this conviction is for a “crime against a olation: 1/19/14; 75 days, 60 days suspended; Unsuspended 15 days shall be Ongtowasruk, Wilma E. v. Okboak, Sarah A.; Civil Protective Order person” as defined in AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the de- served with defendant remanded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 Minor Party v. Minor Party; Civil Protective Order fendant is ordered to provide samples for the DNA Registration System when re- per case; Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per Topkok, Megan v. Bloomstrand, James; Civil Protective Order quested by a correctional, probation, parole, or peace officer; After serving any term case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, Rural Credit Services v. Analoak, Delores and Bloodgood, Nickolas; Forcible Entry/De- of incarceration imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for 5 years (date of defendant is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Sur- tain-Dist Ct judgment: 1/14/14) under the following conditions: General and Special Conditions charge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; 2NO-13-682CR: Resti- Martin, Christine v Martin, 1ST, Lawrence; Civil Protective Order of Probation, as stated in order; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: tution: Shall pay restitution as stated in the Restitution Judgment and shall apply for Krier, Beverly v. Gologergen-Tran, Brendon; Civil Protective Order is exonerated. an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, if eligible, each year until restitution is paid in Small Claims State of Alaska v. Leah Kavairlook (1/30/89); Order Suspending Imposition of Sen- full; Amount of restitution to be determined as provided in Criminal Rule 32.6(c)(2); Shishmaref Native Store v. Sockpick, Roy; Small Claims Less Than $2500 tence and Providing For Probation; CTN 001: Theft 2-Value $500-$24,999; Date of Probation for 1 year (date of judgment 1/23/14); Shall not contact, directly or indi- Criminal Offense: 11/30/11; Defendant came before the court on 1/14/14 with counsel, PD rectly, or return to the residence of N.A. without consent. State of Alaska v. Wayne I. Eningowuk (5/29/54); Judgment and Order of Commit- Greene and the DA present; It appearing to the satisfaction of this court that the State of Alaska v. Helen Sockpick (2/15/66); Violate Condition of Release; Date of Vi- ment/Probation; CTN 001: Sex Abuse Minor 2-Contact, Vict Undr 13; Class: B ends of justice and the best interests of the public, as well as the defendant, will be olation: 12/25/13; 15 days, 15 days suspended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Felony; Date of Offense: 12/12/12; CTN 001: 8 years, 3 years suspended; The un- served thereby, IT IS ORDERED that the sentencing of the defendant is suspended Due now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per case with suspended 5 years shall be served immediately; Total unsuspended term of incar- for a period of probation in accordance with AS 12.55.085; The defendant is placed $100 suspended; Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant ceration: 5 years; Police Training Surcharge: $100 (Felony) due within 10 days; on probation administered by the DOC for a period of 24 months under the condi- is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant arrested and taken to a correctional facility or is tions of probation listed below; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defendant pay shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 year (date of judg- being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, defendant shall imme- restitution as stated in the Restitution Judgment and that defendant apply for an ment: 1/23/14); Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject diately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case to the Department Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend every year in which defendant is a resident eli- to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall com- of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: Defendant is being gible for a dividend until the restitution is paid in full; The Restitution Judgment will mit no jailable offenses; Shall not possess or consume alcohol. placed on probation; Therefore, defendant shall pay an additional $100 correctional continue to be civilly enforceable after the period of probation expires and after any State of Alaska v. Darla M. Swann (8/24/92); Possession, Control, or Consumption of facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended and must only be paid if defen- set-aside of the conviction in this case; Criminal Rule 32.6(j); Police Training Sur- Alcohol by Person Under Age 21, Habitual Offender; Date of Offense: 7/27/13; 30 dantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with the revocation, defendant is ar- charge: IT IS ORDERED that defendant pay to the court the following surcharge days, 30 days suspended; Driverʼs license or privilege to apply for one is revoked rested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time is ordered served; DNA pursuant to AS 12.55.039 within 10 days: CTN: 001: Surcharge Amount: $100; INI- for 6 months; Community Work Service: within 120 days, complete 96 hours com- IDENTIFICATION: If this conviction is for a “crime against a person” as defined in TIAL JAIL SURCHARGE: Defendant was arrested and taken to a correctional fa- munity work service and give the clerk of court proof of completion on the form pro- AS 44.41.035(j), or a felony under AS 11 or AS 28.35, the defendant is ordered to cility or is being sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, IT IS vided by the court by the clerk; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment: 1/23/14); provide samples for the DNA Registration System when requested by a correc- ORDERED that defendant immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of Comply with all direct court orders listed above by he deadlines stated; Must sub- tional, probation, parole, or peace officer; After serving any term of incarceration $100 to the Department of Law Collections Unit, 1031 W. 4th Ave., Suite 200, An- mit to evaluation by the program and pay for and successfully complete any edu- imposed, the defendant is placed on probation for 10 years (date of judgment: chorage, AK 99501 AS 12.55.041(b)(1); SUSPENDED JAIL SURCHARGE: De- cation or treatment recommended by this program; May not consume inhalants of 1/14/14) under the following conditions: General and Special Conditions of Pro- fendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that defendant possess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, except as probation, as stated in order; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: is ex- pay an additional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended vided in AS 04.16.051(b). onerated. and must only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with State of Alaska v. Jacqueline Rose Niksik (12/21/90); Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- State of Alaska v. Peter Anasogak (7/26/87); Judgment and Order of Commitment/Pro- the revocation, defendant is arrested and taken to a correctional facility or jail time bation; ATN: 111030876; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term re- bation; CTN 001: Attempt AS11.41.436(a)(1): Sex Abuse Minor 2-Penetrate, Vict13- is ordered served; AS 12.55.041(b)(1); SPECIAL CONDITION OF PROBATION – voked and imposed, not to exceed time served; Must pay suspended $100 jail 15; Class: C Felony; Date of Offense: 7/11/12; CTN 001: 4 years, 2 years IMPRISONMENT: Defendant shall serve the following term of imprisonment: 45 surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; The following part of defendantʼs sus- suspended; The unsuspended 2 years shall be served immediately; Total unsus- days Shock Incarceration time; General and Special Conditions of Probation set, as pended fine must be paid: $750, payable by 11/22/14; All other terms and conditions pended term of incarceration: 2 years; Police Training Surcharge: $100 (Felony) stated in Order; Any appearance or performance bond in this case: is exonerated. of probation in the original judgment remain in effect. due within 10 days; Initial Jail Surcharge: Defendant arrested and taken to a cor- State of Alaska v. Martin Lincoln (1/30/82); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: VOCR; State of Alaska v. Cody Wallace Amaktoolik (9/11/84) Dismissal; Count I: Violating Con- rectional facility or is being ordered to serve a term of imprisonment; Therefore, de- Filed by the DAs Office 1/23/14. ditions of Release From a Felony; Filed by the DAs Office 1/22/14. fendant shall immediately pay a correctional facilities surcharge of $100 per case State of Alaska v. Joseph Kakik (2/5/59); Harassment 1; Date of Violation: 1/15/14; 60 State of Alaska v. Leon Antoghame (7/1/79); Dismissal; Count I: Assault 3°; Count II: to the Department of Law Collections Unit, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall be served with defendant re- Assault 4°; Filed by the DAs Office 1/22/14. Defendant is being placed on probation; Therefore, defendant shall pay an addi- manded immediately to AMCC; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to State of Alaska v. Charles Bernard Ellanna (4/14/82); Dismissal; Count I: Assault 4°; tional $100 correctional facility surcharge; This surcharge is suspended and must AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this Filed by the DAs Office 1/22/14. only be paid if defendantʼs probation is revoked and, in connection with the revo- court within 10 days. THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 15

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Photos by Diana Haecker POWDER— The sodium fluoride is added to water in granulate form. • Fluoride continued from page 1 Moonlight Springs. “We opened the the chemical as it pushes upward. hatch at the pump house at the spring “The water will flow through and fill and the equipment looked like it has the tank,” explained Wortman. “The been installed yesterday,” he said. up-flow saturator draws water No sediments cloud the water, no through the sodium fluoride and then iron, magnesium or manganese sully UPFLOW SATURATION TANKS— ANTHC utility specialist Marin Wortman points to one of the two yel- the saturated solution is pumped into its clarity. low upflow saturation tanks at the Beltz Pumphouse. Water is saturated with the sodium fluoride and pumped the water supply.” The only chemicals added to from the tanks in a pulsating mode into the main water supply. Wortman installed the system last week in Skinny injector tubes run from the Moonlight Springs water are chlo- Nome. yellow saturation tanks to a pump, rine to give it a level of disinfection which is manually set by an opera- and now sodium fluoride. “Nome tor, and then into a large water con- has great water,” Wortman said. duit. “Here, feel the pulsating pump About 400,000 gallons of water action,” Wortman said. Indeed, the flow daily from Moonlight Springs water solution feels like a heartbeat, to the school and town. rhythmically pumping a dose of The city has an ordinance in place treated water into the main water that supports fluoride treatment in line. Wortman said the system will the municipal water supply. Nome be set up to infuse the recommended had a fluoridation treatment system dosage of 0.7 parts per million of in place until a few years ago. NJUS sodium fluoride added to Nome’s tap manager John Handeland said that water. fluoride injection was suspended in The chemical pumps that put the 2011 when the equipment ceased to solution into the main water supply function. “We had plans for a new are to be checked by a DEC certified treatment building to be constructed operator such as Nome Joint Utilities in 2012, but that was delayed. We water operators Jay Wieler and Jerry worked with ANTHC to procure and West. They are also tasked to moni- install new equipment in the old fa- tor the water for the correct amount cility to allow the process to be re- of sodium fluoride. The tests will be sumed.” The new equipment will be done at the school tank and in town. transferred to the new facility, once “One of us will check the pumps and it is constructed. the water at every lift station and The Common Council last year pump house,” said Wieler. heard residents debate the pros and The checks will be performed cons of restarting municipal water seven days a week. treatment with fluoride. An engineer with CE2 was onsite An informal opinion poll during as well to monitor the installation. last year’s City Council runoff elec- Wortman received the tour of tion indicated that the majority of Nome’s water system and com- Nome voters support fluoridation of INJECTED—Wortman points to the injectors where the sodium fluoride solution is injected into the water line mented that he has rarely seen such a the municipal water supply. at the Beltz Pumphouse. pure and pristine water source as Bering Air’s PFD coupon sales will end January 31, 2014. Buy your coupons now. Coupons are good until January 10, 2015.

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