Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff FALL STORM— The first fall storm began hitting the shores of Norton Sound and the Seward Peninsula on Monday. A gold mining jackup rig weathered the storm at West Beach.

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VOLUME CXV NO. 34 August 27, 2015 Council: Imported pot in, utility rates up By Sandra L. Medearis on the issues yielded mixed results. About 15 people attended Nome When the marijuana measure Common Council’s regular meeting came up, several persons, notably on Monday evening, an unusually Tim Smith and Jim Stimpfle, impor- high number to participate in the tuned the Council to delete a clause panel’s open meetings. limiting marijuana for sale within The attendance was due to public city limits to “Nome grown.” The hearings and final votes on some ap- Council went for it, striking down parently red button topics on the that section of the ordinance, voting agenda: Marijuana regulations, a 4-1 on a motion by Jerald Brown. noise ordinance, firearms law and a Matt Culley cast the lone ‘no’ vote. utility rate hike. Also, several relatives came along Pot sales to back an appeal by Nancy Banning import of marijuana for Mendenhall for the Council to ap- sales within the city limits would en- prove a variance to building regula- courage a large marijuana and mari- tions previously denied by Nome juana products store to open outside Planning Commission. Soapboxing before the Council continued on page 4 Savoonga man found guilty of rape, assault By Diana Haecker hol and marijuana to minors. A party held at Calvin Akeya’s According to court testimony dur- home in Savoonga in March 2014 ing a jury trial held from August 18 went terribly wrong for two women until August 20 in Nome, Akeya – one adult and a minor - whose lives served homebrew alcohol to several were changed that night. people, including minors, and al- Last week, Akeya, 47, stood trial lowed them to smoke marijuana in of raping one woman that night and his home in the dry community of of reacting violently when a minor Savoonga, on March 27, 2014. confronted him about what he had- Court testimony revealed that done. Akeya then raped an incapacitated Akeya was charged with eleven woman, assaulted a 14-year-old girl counts of sexual assault in the first and also sexually abused her in the and second degree, of assault in the second degree. The girl is a relative. third degree and of several charges After three days of hearing testi- relating to producing homebrew in a dry community and furnishing alco- continued on page 4

Photo by Angela Hansen NOME MADE— Kim Knudsen, author of the cookbook “Nomemade”, agrees that in her garden “Nome grown tastes better” Knudsen’s garden was one stop on last Sunday’s Garden Tour. See story on page 8/9. Fall storm signals end of summer

By Sandra L. Medearis Peninsula this is when fall starts—in kok said when contacted Tuesday An early fall storm lit into the Se- August. morning. ward Peninsula coastal areas Mon- The early fall storm could give In Nome, Harbormaster Lucas day and was still sloshing rain any community with a south facing Stotts was out and about Monday af- expected to soak the fall colors off shore line a good dowsing with sev- ternoon making sure port users had the tundra continuing through eral inches of rain and strong winds, their vessels in good places and tied Wednesday. Robert Murders of National Weather up. Small craft in the Small Boat Around Nome and on the Seward Service, Nome office, said Monday Harbor were lined up hugging the afternoon. That included the Yukon- south wall. Kuskokwim Delta, Scammon Bay, Tuesday morning, Stotts was out On the Web: Pilot Station, Savoonga, Golovin and again assisting owners of small Teller. skiffs and crafts that were sinking; www.nomenugget.net Tuesday morning Teller had high however no larger dredges were in E-mail: water, Nick Topkok said. trouble according to staff. The Bering Strait coast and south The weather did not come with a [email protected] St. Lawrence Island were under high specific low-pressure system but surf advisories Tuesday through from a series of lows from the south- Wednesday morning. Kivalina, as west Bering Sea. These were com- well as the Noatak and Kobuk val- bining with a high pressure system leys were under flood watch also. present over the weekend forming a Photo by Diana Haecker “We are watching the high water, pressure gradient bringing southwest READY FOR SCHOOL— First grader Izaya Longley enjoyed his but no flooding this morning. I hope wind “pretty much in a straight line first day of school on Monday, August 24, at the Nome Elementary there won’t be any flooding,” Top- continued on page 4 School. 2 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 OPINION THE NOME NUGGET OP-ED: Debate on oil tax reform is needed

By Rep. Les Gara acumen was correct. The public They’re wrong. We need an Oil Pro- lion Susitna Dam. want oil tax reform. I appreciate vibrant discussion on won’t pay money that in effect sub- duction Tax that earns Alaskans Sure, Alaska gets a royalty, and oil Finally, big oil companies aren’t public policy. But some are propos- sidizes a major oil industry short- enough - a fair share - that we both companies pay a small corporate tax, making their normal $2 plus billion ing revenue plans that notably ask in- payment to Alaskans for our oil. get fair revenue to help fund public and property taxes that go mostly to in annual Alaska profits at low oil dividuals to pay, and leave Alaska’s Want a few facts showing why the safety, education and savings, and local governments. But the Produc- prices. But they’re doing fine. three major oil companies, who 2013 oil tax rollback pushed by Gov- can afford more smartly crafted de- tion Tax has been Alaska’s mainstay Conoco is the only company that re- profit handsomely even at low oil ernor Parnell, some legislators and velopment incentives to spur new for state revenue. veals its Alaska profits. SEC filings prices in Alaska, out of plans to ad- the major oil companies went too North Slope production. Finally, let’s take a few red her- show they made $340 million in dress our fiscal gap. That’s a recipe far? Today a meager 4 percent Produc- rings off the table. profits the first half of 2015 in for a public backlash. The Production Tax rate on all oil- tion Tax rate applies all the way up Those of us who want our oil tax Alaska, more than they made in the It’s good to put everything on the fields started after 2002 is so low it to $80 or $90/barrel on big, prof- fixed also proposed balanced re- rest of the world combined. They table for people to debate, so policy- produces a NEGATIVE “net present itable oil fields. Alaska’s Production forms to the older law, ACES. The lost over $700 million just in the makers can listen. It’s wrong to value” for Alaska today. Even if oil Tax is even lower, or negative on retort that we simply want to “return Lower 48. Prudhoe Bay, Alpine and write off receiving a fair share, or as prices returned to $110/barrel, these post-2002 oilfields. to ACES” ignores production tax and Kuparuk are among Conoco’s most the Alaska Constitution says, the and all new fields, including ANWR Alaskans deserve a discussion incentive bills I, Democratic and Re- profitable fields. “maximum benefit” to “the public”, if it’s ever opened, will pay a Pro- with reliable experts, rather than the publican legislators have proposed. We should never be scared of pub- for our oil. An open discussion isn’t duction Tax that produces a near zero “experts” who misleadingly danced Some say we narrowly voted to lic opinion. Let’s have an open de- one that tells hard working Alaskans or negative net present value for around hard questions and served as keep this law last election. But we bate, not a stifled one. and those who struggle to pay for Alaska. Private companies don’t sell shallow cheerleaders for Parnell’s voted in the low-turnout primary, not heat that they should pay, but that the their products that cheaply, and we 2013 plan. And we all need to work the general election when Alaskans Rep. Les Gara is a Democratic oil industry should be left with a shouldn’t either. on eliminating government waste, would have said Yes to repealing this Member of the House Finance sweetheart deal on the oil Alaskans Under current law Alaska will like continued spending on a $6 bil- law. Current polls show Alaskans Committee own in common. owe companies roughly $600 million I was fortunate to become friends more in state-paid oil tax credits for with, and get to listen to Former 2015 and 2016 than we get paid in Governor Jay Hammond. He used to Production Taxes. That’s a recipe for A Look at the Past say that before you tax Alaskans, or crippling schools, law enforcement consider PFD cuts, you get a fair and emptying our savings. share for Alaska’s oil. Whether you Some say changing tax credits to agree with his politics, his political small explorers is the full answer.

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The Task of Education The aroma of Lysol scrubbed floors, the smell of new textbooks combined with newly painted walls indicates the start of a new school year. The teachers and support staff have been aggressively prepar- ing the school for the arrival of eager inquiring young minds. Educa- tion is the key to success and the learning environment and the preparation for learning are important. The mind must be well rested and nourished. The responsibilities of a student are not to be ignored. Being pre- pared is the key to being educated. Doing homework is essential for success and parents can’t fall for the age-old excuse, “We have no homework!” if they pull that trick, then parents can give them an as- signment. And students, be sure to go to bed early and get to school on time. Do not fall into the habit of being late for school. When it comes to doing homework—don’t get behind. If there is something you don’t understand, do not be afraid to ask for help. Teachers re- Photo courtesy Carrie M.McLain Memorial Museum spect a student who can ask a good question and we should know NOME GREETS YOU— Newcomers were greeted friendly in Nome in 1909. there is no such thing as a dumb question, only dumb answers. Our town, state, and nation have paid good money to provide you with the best education money can buy. Students should take full ad- Weather Statistics vantage of this and make the best of the financial and educational op- portunities provided by our own public schools. —N.L.M.— Sunrise 08/27/15 7:28 a.m. High Temp +57F 08/17/15 National Weather 09/02/15 7:46 a.m. Low Temp +42F 08/22,23/15 Service Peak Wind 34 mph, S, 08/24/15 Nome, Alaska Illegitimus non carborundum Sunset 08/27/15 10:37 p.m. 2015 - Total Precip. (through 08/24) 8.52” (907) 443-2321 09/02/15 10:15 p.m. Normal Total to Date 9.78” 1-800-472-0391

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By Diana Haecker economy.” 1816 with the establishment of a post In his first visit to the state of The Kotzebue area is now prepar- office in 1899. Alaska, President Barack Obama ing for the visit of the President. “We Throughout the 20th century, ex- will travel to Anchorage, Seward, are excited that the President selected panding economic activities and Dillingham and Kotzebue, White Kotzebue as an Arctic community to services in the area enabled the city House spokesperson Hallie Ruvin visit,” said Northwest Arctic Bor- to develop at a rapid pace to become confirmed in an email to the Nome ough Mayor Reggie Joule. “The Arc- the largest community in Northwest Nugget on Monday. tic region has come into international Alaska. The president will address the focus as the United States assumes “We welcome President Obama to Conference on Global Leadership in the Arctic Council chairmanship. We Kotzebue, the Gateway to the Arc- the Arctic: Cooperation, Innovation, are mindful of the honor and the re- tic,” said Maija Lukin, City of Kotze- Engagement and Resilience (GLAC- sponsibility of being a host commu- bue mayor. “It is encouraging to have IER), hosted by Secretary of State nity.” the President see the real-life impacts John Kerry. During the conference, A press release issued by eight re- of climate change we have faced. Secretary Kerry will lead and partic- gional organizations, Native govern- We’ve been working as a community ipate in sessions focused on changes ments and corporations stressed that to mitigate these impacts for years in the Arctic and the global implica- Kotzebue’scoastal location at the ter- and look forward to working to- tions of those changes; climate re- minus of three major rivers made it a gether on future projects that ensure silience and adaptation planning; and major Arctic trading hub long before our residents have a home for gener- strengthening coordination on Arctic European contact. “Iñuit from across ations to come.” issues, according to a press release the Arctic and interior communities On Monday, President Obama from the State Department. traveled to the location to trade furs, said in his remarks at the National “On September 1, the President skins, seal oil and other valuables. Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas, will travel to the Seward area, where Commerce activity increased follow- Nevada, that no challenge poses a he will have the opportunity to view ing the arrival of whalers, Russian greater threat to our future than cli- the effects of climate change first- fur traders, gold miners, and mis- mate change. hand,” said Ruvin in her email. sionaries,” the release said. “It’s something that I’d spoken at “On September 2, the President The federal government intro- length about a few weeks ago; it’s will travel to Dillingham and Kotze- duced reindeer herding to Kotzebue something that I’ll speak about at bue, where he will engage directly in 1897 and named the community length next week when I travel with Alaskans on issues important to after Kotzebue Sound, which was throughout Alaska,” he said. their communities and to the local named so by Otto von Kotzebue in BSEE approves permit for Shell

On August 17, the Bureau of “Activities conducted offshore Shell is also required to have Official White House photo by Pete Souza Safety and Environmental Enforce- Alaska are being held to the highest trained wildlife observers on all PRESIDENTIAL VISIT— President Barack Obama will travel to ment Director Brian Salerno an- safety, environmental protection, and drilling units and support vessels to Alaska next week, visiting Anchorage, Seward, Dillingham and Kotze- nounced that Shell has received emergency response standards,” said minimize impacts to protected bue. approval of one Application for Per- Salerno. “Now that the required well species. Shell must stay within ex- mit to Modify (APM) to conduct ex- control system is in place and can be plicitly outlined vessel operating ploratory drilling activities into deployed, Shell will be allowed to speeds and report daily regarding all COMMUNITY CALENDAR potential oil-bearing zones offshore explore into oil-bearing zones for vessel transits. Alaska at one of the wells at the Burger J. We will continue to moni- BSEE safety inspectors have been Burger Prospect, Burger J. tor their work around the clock to en- present on the drilling units Noble Thursday, August 27 Shell submitted an application on sure the utmost safety and Discoverer and Transocean Polar *Open Gym Nome Rec Center 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. August 6 to modify the Burger J Ap- environmental stewardship.” Pioneer 24 hours a day, seven days a *Kindergym Nome Rec Center 10:00 a.m. - noon plication for Permit to Drill, which Shell is still prohibited from si- week to provide continuous over- *NCC Parent and Child Play Group Boys and Girls Club 10:00 a.m. - noon *Zumba Fitness Nome Rec Center noon - 1:00 p.m. previously restricted Shell from multaneous drilling at Burger J and sight and monitoring of all approved *Open Gym Nome Rec Center noon - 8:00 p.m. drilling into oil-bearing zones since V, in accordance with the approved activities. 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The utility continued from page 1 Noise juana would open a business oppor- commerce; however, federal rules rate change appeared on the agenda In other business, the Council the city limits, by people who would tunity for people to grow it and sell it against transport of marijuana may for a vote approving the rate increase considered a measure to curb loud be free to import the products and through the dispensary, Culley said put a damper on the victory for con- approved by the Nome Joint Utility noise between the hours of 10 p.m. undercut marijuana businesses in defense of keeping the import ban sumers. System Board. Rietheimer asked the to 6 a.m. with a fine attached. within the city limits, Tim Smith told in the ordinance. The Council adopted the mari- Council to delay consideration for a The morning hour should be ex- the Council during public hearing. “We should have an ordinance juana ordinance, which provides for month to give him a chance to obtain tended to 8 a.m., to allow children to “Have you thought about how that any alcohol for sale in Nome a local regulatory board. November additional information. He would sleep later and to bar a neighbor from much electricity it is going to take [to should be produced in Nome,” 24 is the deadline by which each present the NJUS board a list of 20 cutting a cord of wood with a chain- grow marijuana in Nome]?” Walter Stimpfle said. community has to identify a local questions in the meantime. saw at 6 a.m., for example, Sue Rose asked the Council from the CBD—cannabidiol—an ingredi- regulatory body, according to the There was a new budget in Steinacher told the Council. Walter podium. “We could take the excess ent in cannabis that does not get a City’s attorney Brooks Chandler. If place—why didn’t the utility wait to Rose argued that the ordinance was energy from the wind turbines and person high as does the ingredient not, the state does not have to share see how it worked out without an in- not precise and too subjective with- put it into grow lights.” THC, combats cancer cells and the license fees. crease, Rietheimer urged. out a decibel meter to gauge the Banning import of marijuana from tumor cells, according to scientific The City can levy a tax on mari- “The new budget is involved with loudness of the disturbance. outside of Nome would limit the va- research, Stimpfle added. juana sales only if voters approve it, the rate increase,” Culley said. The only way to stop a loud noise- rieties available to customers for spe- “Nome does not have a marijuana according to Chandler, but an excise “Without the rate increase we would maker now was if the offender were cific appetites and health needs, Jim problem,” Chuck Wheeler com- tax does not have to go before the be under water.” committing a criminal act in which Stimpfle told the Council. He sug- mented. “ We have an alcohol prob- voters. He had had no problem getting case the state would get the fine gested that if the Council ran a City lem,” without City regulations to 400 signatures in a couple of days, money, Councilman Stan Andersen store, they stock both health—medi- enforce. Jason Reitheimer disagreed, Utility rate hike Rietheimer said from the public explained. The new ordinance would cinal—and recreational psychoactive saying that there is a marijuana prob- A petition driven by Jason Ri- comment podium. allow the noise to be a City of Nome marijuana products. lem evidenced in the use of it by etheimer garnered about 400 signa- “If you guys approve the rate in- violation. Opening a city dispensary and young people in this community. tures against an increase in utility crease I’ll go out and get 1,000 more Councilman Sparks said the ordi- The Council struck the ban rates, but a crowd of protesters did signatures,” Rietheimer declared, nance needed more homework based adding that the Council should put on public testimony. Culley wanted approving the rate increase on the the ordinance to come back with a • Savoonga man shelf and “give me more time to get provision for a variance for con- information so I can study it myself.” continued from page 1 struction projects. The measure They testified that Akeya served an unmoved expression on his face. The rate increase boils down to failed without the requisite four yes homebrew in cups, that people The gallery was almost empty except approximately two cents per kilo- votes. mony, the jury began deliberating on smoked marijuana in a shed behind for a law enforcement officer and a Friday. watt—gone from 18 cents in round his house, and that at one point member of the public. Judge Timo- numbers to 20 cents, or an increase Firearms and set backs The 12-member jury on Monday Akeya kicked everybody out except thy Dooley acknowledged the jurors morning returned with nine guilty of 10 percent. The increase restores A measure to curb shooting for one woman. Testimony revealed for performing their civic duty in a and makes permanent a temporary 2- firearms within the City limits also verdicts on the 11 counts. that Akeya locked the door from the very difficult case and thanked them The jury found Akeya guilty of cent increase established in May but failed, even though the ordinance inside and then sexually assaulted for their service. “You’ve done the expired last month. provided for sports and hunting ac- sexual assault in the first degree the adult victim, who was going in most important thing as a citizen, against the adult victim, guilty of Culley did not think the increase tivities as well as firing at an indoor and out of consciousness. When the aside from voting, probably,” Doo- sufficient. shooting range. sexual assault on an incapacitated minor and others pounded on the ley said. “People have waded ashore adult victim, guilty of sexual assault “I think there is a bigger problem The Council heard an appeal from door and windows to be let inside and died for this.” to be solved,” he said. “We’ll see Nancy Mendenhall on a variance de- in the second degree of the adult, again, they saw what happened and The judge also thanked Calvin guilty of sexual abuse in the second how it works out and go from there.” nied by Nome Planning Commis- the minor confronted Akeya. Ac- Akeya for his “gentlemanly conduct” The Council gave its unanimous sion. A porch recently built on the degree of the minor victim, guilty of cording to testimony, Akeya then during trial. “We don’t always see assault in the third degree against the approval on the electric service in- west side of her property at 303 West strangled the girl and sexually that in defendants,” Dooley said. crease, following the vote with a E Street violates the 10-foot setback child, guilty of sexual contact with a touched her. All nine counts Akeya was found minor, guilty of furnishing alcohol to consideration of proposed water and law. The house appears to encroach Both victims were examined in guilty of are class B or class C sewer rate increases. on West E Street without any set- minors, guilty of manufacturing al- Nome two days after the assault. The felonies. The possible sentencing cohol without a license in a local op- The Council raised water and back, making it impossible for the health professionals found evidence range for those crimes is between 27 sewer rates by10 percent. NJUS will tion community and guilty of two consistent with sexual assault on the and 57 years in jail. State prosecutor continued on page 5 counts of misconduct involving a look at recommending another 10 adult woman and abrasions and sore- John Earthman said that the verdict percent rise after a year. controlled substance. ness on the neck and face of the girl. reached by the jury was an appropri- The jury found Akeya not guilty The girl complained of pain in the ate result supported by evidence pre- of one count of sexual assault in the neck and the lower part of her body. sented. The district attorney said he first degree and one count of sexual Calvin Akeya did not take the wit- would seek the upper limit of jail assault in the first degree of the ness stand in his defense. Public De- time for Akeya’s sentencing. minor as it was unclear if penetration fender Mike Wenstrup was his The judge ordered a presentence took place. defense attorney. report to be filed by November 17. During trial, the victims testified As the jury foreman read the ver- Sentencing will take place on De- in court as well as other relatives and dict, Akeya faced the 12 jurors, with cember 22, at 3 p.m. witnesses who attended the party. #1 NOME GOLD BUYER • Fall storm continued from page 1 watch in parts of northern Alaska. day, a flash flood watch had been We pay on both Gold and Silve er However, as of press time on Tues- cancelled. up to us,” meteorological technician Robert Murders said. “It’s piling up Alaska’s only local refiner and gold buyer water with a lot of rainfall that will Bering Straits last 24 to 36 hours, with a lot of hu- Providing continuous service to midity.” Shareholders, vote for By Tuesday morning, Nome had Nome miners for over 35 years taken an inch of rain with more to follow. 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Last year’s test struggling to find the cause of a mys- Lawrence Island because the currents UME, because radionuclides settle in 2011. Even though the country is re- showed low levels of both present in terious seal disease and defects in in the Bering Strait run from South the ice and snow, both of which seals covering from the 2011 earthquake a sample taken from the Bering Sea shorebirds. That winter, the National to North, so traces of radioactive have contact with. and tsunami that caused the cata- near Gambell. The most recent sam- Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- waste from Japan would most likely Though sick seals were one of the strophic fallout at the Fukushima ple, also taken from Gambell, is still tration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife found in that area. main reasons Sheffield decided to Daiichi nuclear power plant, Alaska being studied. Service declared an unusual mortal- Once collected, the samples are have a test done, she says that it is may still be paying the price. An ex- The Woods Hole Oceanographic ity event (UME) in Alaskan pin- tested for radioactive isotopes, in- important to continue to take water plosion at the power plant released Institution Center for Marine and En- nipeds, including seals and walrus. cluding cesium 134 and cesium 137. samples for other reasons. Tracking radioactive isotopes into the Pacific vironmental Radioactivity is a Symptoms of the disease included It is common to find traces of cesium radiation levels can provide informa- Ocean, causing concern by scientists crowd-source funded organization hair loss, open sores, and listlessness 137 in oceans. The radioactive iso- tion about the direction and strength and citizens across the United States that tests the world’s oceans. Ac- in the animals. tope made through nuclear fission is of currents. According to Sheffield, about the possible effects to marine cording to their website, WHOI Since 2011 and early 2012, the left over from 1960s experiments the real question is where the mammals and residents. According works with government, industrial disease seems to have run its course, with nuclear weapons. Cesium 137 is Fukushima radiation is going, and to Gay Sheffield, Marine Advisory and private partners to raise public but the reasons and cause for it are very soluble, which means that it how quickly it will travel. If the Program Advisor at Northwest Cam- awareness about radioactive sub- still unknown. To cover all bases, quickly spreads over large areas and water near St. Lawrence Island is ce- pus none of the U.S. government stances in nature. The public chooses Sheffield initiated the testing of has a 30-year half-life. sium-free, it is almost certain that vil- agencies ran tests to determine the sample locations and pays $600 for Bering Sea waters around Gambell Both NOAA and WHOI reached lages and towns to the north, such as radiation levels, claiming that it was water, animal tissue or debris testing. for radionuclides through the Woods the conclusion that the amount of ra- Nome, will be safe from the pollu- not in their domain. “What is amazing to me is that it is Hole program. dioactive pollution in the water sam- tant. It is still unclear if more cesium In 2014, Sheffield teamed up with all done by citizens,” said Sheffield. Sheffield and NSEDC raised pled is too low to cause any problems will appear in Alaska’s waters, and to marine life. But the tests have not what will happen if it does, but test- been as numerous as Sheffield would ing often provides a timeline. like. “It’s not that it hasn’t been This year, Sheffield used money Norton Sound region shows heart found, it’s that it hasn’t been exam- left over from last year’s fundraising ined,” she explained. to get another sample done, also near Since no tests were done in St. Lawrence Island. The results are for research study Alaskan waters directly after expected to be released by the end of Fukushima, the amount of airborne the week. By Maisie Thomas Medical Center and students at the quit smoking. One group is given The National Heart, Lung and University of Alaska Anchorage, cholesterol and blood pressure med- Blood Institute (NHLBI) is conduct- Stanford University and the Univer- ication and a heart-healthy region- ing a five-year study in the Norton sity of California San Francisco, is ally-tailored diet, while the other is 1th Annual Kingikmiut Sound and Bearing Strait region. the first of its kind in Alaskan clin- given a physical activity regime and The study’s acronym HEALTHH ics. The research started in Nome, nicotine replacements, such as gum stands for Healing and Empowering Gambell, Unalakleet, St. Michael and lozenges. It is already known Dance Festival Alaskan Lives Toward Healthy and Stebbins at the end of June and that smoking increases the risk of Hearts. as of mid-August had 10 partici- coronary heart disease, so re- The researchers’ goal is to learn pants. Participants must be residents searchers are looking at other factors, about possible ways to treat tobacco of Alaska Native heritage, cannot be such as diet and exercise, to see what use, and therefore lower the risk of pregnant and must smoke. Each par- kind of impact they have. Although heart disease, all with the use of ticipant is part of the study for a year people in both groups are encour- telemedicine. According to Judith and a half, and those who complete aged to quit smoking, it is not re- Prochaska, Associate Professor of it are awarded $200. quired. However, if the participants Medicine at the Stanford School of Participants in the survey are ran- in either group do decide to quit, they Medicine, the Norton Sound region domly divided into two groups. Both are given nicotine replacements. was chosen as a location for the groups receive four sessions of on- Prochaska said that they hope to study because its residents, particu- line counseling. Telemedicine has reach their goal of 300 participants larly Alaska Natives, have an espe- the potential to be very beneficial for by early next year, and that she will cially high rate of heart disease. rural villages without the funds for be back in mid-September to track Similar projects have been done in full-time specialized medical em- the progress of and raise awareness California, but this study, a combined ployees, said Prochaska. The hope is for the study. effort by the NHLBI, the National that the counseling sessions will help Health Corporation, Alaska Native participants realize that they want to • Council Visit 6HSWHPEHU ,  and , 201. continued from page 4 lected for the City manager’s office Everyone is welcome to attend. soon to be vacated by Josie Bahnke, on Facebook For more info call (907) 664-3062 Council to grant an easement on City who has taken a state job in Juneau. 8/14-21-28 property. 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Only 38 percent of students felt were in Nome last week facilitating tions; Caring Adults; Peer Climate; number of occurrences each behav- tions showing positive gains in the positively about this category. On the discussions centered around a survey School Leadership and Student In- ior was witnessed. areas of School Safety, Leadership question of ‘At school, there is a taken by staff and students last volvement; Social and Emotional The SCCS Survey Results Report and Peer Climate. teacher or some other adult who will spring. AASB Community Engage- Learning; Student Delinquent Be- 2015 document presented informa- The most glaring negative was ment Educator and Program Man- haviors; Student Drug and Alcohol tion by lumping together each cate- that Nome students showed a de- continued on page 7 ager Jenni Lefing and the Director of Use; Perceptions of Peer Alcohol gory’s question responses. Data was the Initiative of Engagement, or ICE, Use; and Youth Involvement and presented in bar graph form. Results Lori Grassgreen presented Nome Community Support. from Strongly Agree and Agree re- Public School’s results from the Results from the SCCS are based sponses were combined to portray Alaska School Climate and Connect- on the perceptions of the participants. positive perceptions. Agree edness Survey, SCCS for short, to A question from the 5-12 grade Car- Some/Disagree Some was consid- four separate groups during their ing Adults section reads, “There is at ered middle ground. Strongly Dis- three-day stay. least one adult at this school whom I agree responses were combined with Alaska ICE is the youth advocacy feel comfortable talking to about Disagree responses to determine branch of AASB. Their website things that are bothering me.” The negative perceptions. states, “Alaska ICE works to give scale for student answers ranged Alaskans at the local level the infor- from Strongly Agree, Agree, Agree Nome Results mation, tools and assistance to work Some/Disagree Some, Disagree, and Lefing started out each of the ses- together and engage in the shared re- sponsibility of preparing Alaska’s children and youth for the future.” One belief of Alaska ICE is that changing the school climate yields positive effects for students. “Chang- ing the environment for youth—the support they receive from teachers and other adults in their lives— will prove to be a far more effective ap- proach to increasing youth assets and improving youth outcomes than the more common ‘fix the kids’ ap- proach.” Nome Public Schools Superin- tendent Shawn Arnold invited Lefing and Grassgreen to help kick off the 2015-2016 school year. Arnold said Across 63. Gun, as an engine he wants to increase the means by 1. 1960s abstractionism (2 wds) 64. Heirloom location which members of the community 6. Dash lengths 65. "The Playboy of the Western can participate in the educational 9. Lilac, e.g. World" author process in Nome. “It’s important to 14. Skin problem 66. Charlotte-to-Raleigh dir. listen to all the stakeholders,” he 15. Big wine holder 67. "A merry heart ___ good like a said. The SCCS is one way to help 16. Male friend from one's medicine": Proverbs neighborhood (slang) foster collaborative planning efforts Photo by Keith Conger 17. Consumption of alcohol between the staff and the community. BRAINSTORMING— Lori Grassgreen (standing) from the Alaska As- sociation of School Boards works with community members to sift 20. ___ row Down NPS involvement in the throught Nome Public School’s Climate and Connectedness Survey data. 21. Foreword, for short 1. "The Adventures of Milo and SCCS Seated at the table are, left to right, Jill Peters, Pat Booth, Crystal Tobuk, 22. Pedal pushers ___," film and Bob Metcalf. 23. Early inhabitants of Scotland 2. Alecia Moore's stage name Nome Public Schools has been 25. Chuck ___, Am. actor and administering the American Institute 3. Italian appetizer martial artist 4. Modify again for Research-prepared SCCS survey 27. Type of one-celled algae since 2011. Participants have in- 5. Cap 29. Hard to pin down 6. Balances cluded 5-12 graders in NPS, as well Johnson CPA LLC 31. Balaam's mount 7. K follower as NPS staff. The 2015 survey repre- 32. Former Portuguese territory in S 8. Antares, for one sented the district’s first attempt to Certified Public Accountants China 9. "Ain't ___ Sweet" gain information from members of 34. Cuts back 10. Colleague the third and fourth grades. All par- 38. Government income derived 11. Arab leader ticipants remain anonymous. Mark A. Johnson, CPA from taxes (2 wds) 12. Japanese-American The numbers of NPS participants 41. Leaf opening 13. Exams taking the Alaska School Climate 42. Baby grand, e.g. 18. Coal mine worker and Connectedness Survey increased For ALL your accounting needs! 43. In favor of 19. Chinese dynasty in 2015. Last spring 318 fifth 44. Hung around 24. Friend through eighth graders took the sur- Please call for an appointment. 46. Adjust 26. Beat, in a way vey, compared to the 284 who took 48. Couch 27. Honoree's spot part in the survey in 2014. The num- 51. Attack ad, maybe 28. "___ It Romantic?" ber of staff taking the survey was 86, 52. "Hold it!" (contraction) compared to 70 the year before. • Business and personal income tax preparation 53. Care for 29. Bona fide Third and fourth grade classrooms and planning 56. Apteryx australis 30. Halo, e.g. had 81 participants. 59. Cardiac prosthesis (2 wds) 33. Supergarb Nome was one of 28 voluntarily • Computerized bookkeeping and payroll services 62. 747, e.g. 35. Enrage participating school districts. The Previous Puzzle Answers 36. Atomic particle SCCS was taken by 29,950 fifth • Financial statements 37. Arid through twelfth graders, and 7,957 39. Giving off (energy) staff members state-wide. 8,456 third 40. Canine's coat and fourth grade Alaskans took the 45. Dolly ___ of "Hello, Dolly!" test for the first time. 47. Start liking (2 wds) 122 West First Avenue • Nome, AK 99762 48. Trades The Survey (907) 443-5565 49. Before the due date The SCCS is comprised of nearly 50. Hyperion, for one 70 questions placed into 12 cate- 51. Debonair 54. "God's Little ___" 55. Bank claim 57. Habeas corpus, e.g. 58. Allergic reaction 60. Charge 61. "We've been ___!"

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Photo by Diana Haecker Photo by Diana Haecker NEW PRINCIPAL— Kevin Theonnes is the new Nome Elementary HAPPY STUDENTS— Allen Ahnangnatoguk, Eva Douglas and Psymon Stalker are all smiles on the first day School principal. of first grade at the Nome Elementary School. •AASB survey continued from page 6 Unpacking the Data the Nome Community Night last throughout the year. Ventress said Reader asked about the district’s con- Arnold said the results of the Monday at Old St. Joe’s. The AASB- Checkpoint, which is located in the tinued use of the survey. “I’d like to miss me when I’m absent,’ only 58 SCCS are more effective for larger facilitated get-together included former Nome Trading Post building see us continue to allow the staff to percent of the students responded schools. He said not many people brainstorming and small group work on Front Street, is working to set up deal with the results, and if that’s not Agree or Strongly Agree. know that Nome is the 15th largest by members of the community. Input a tutoring program. But in order for the case, then I couldn’t see a benefit In categories answered by the school district in the state. Arnold from the 40-50 participants was his program to be effective he needs of it.” She says that if the results are Agree/Disagree scale, Nome public also said NPS is a large enough dis- recorded by Lefing and Grassgreen. “buy-in” from the district. Ellanna “going to sit on a shelf and get dusty” school students showed higher per- trict for the survey data to be statisti- Slingsby has been working to in- would like to see the results used to then the board should question future ceptions than the Alaska average in cally valid. crease relationships between NPS address Racial and Gender Equity is- involvement with the survey. School Safety, High Expectations, The Nome Public Schools staff and the community. Under her direc- sues. Kaley Slingsby reported to the Caring Adults and Social and Emo- met with Lefing and Grassgreen on tion, a group of representatives from board that NPS staff checked tional Learning. They lagged behind Tuesday to “Unpack,” or discover various Nome agencies gathered in School Board “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to an the state average in Respectful Cli- the important points that can drive the Nome Elementary School library At a Nome School Board work evaluation asking whether the SCCS mate, School Leadership and Peer planning for better school environ- on Wednesday to discuss methods session with Lefing and Grassgreen data was helpful and useful to guide Climate. Nome data for Parent and ments in Nome. One of the main tar- for improving school climate and on Wednesday evening, it was re- future improvement in school cli- Community Involvement matched gets for planned improvement was in community connectedness. Lefing ported that the improvement of the mate and connectivity. the state average. the area of Caring Adults. and Grassgreen helped facilitate the school climate is a priority of the Arnold says while Alaska is in a Lefing and Grassgreen reported Staff at Nome-Beltz Junior and gathering that offered participants board and fits within the board’s state of flux with the results of the that positive staff perceptions in all Senior High School have begun the the opportunity to share what they seven main goals. new mandatory testing, “It’s what we areas went up. They said that staff re- process of going through class- are doing to support education in Board Member Jennifer Reader can control locally that’s important. sponses are equally as important as rosters, student by student, to ensure Nome, and find ways to support each said the board has made the AASB’s This isn’t the state saying we have to student responses. Staff results are each has made a connection with at other. School Climate and Connectedness participate. We’re saying ‘Let’s take great predictors of school climate. least one staff person. “Beltz is try- Representatives included Pan- Survey a priority. In 2012 the district a look, what do we have control The higher the staff positively views ing to be sure that every kid has ganga Pungowiyi from Kawerak paid $32,000 for a three-year con- over?” the school climate, the lower risk be- someone they are comfortable talk- Wellness, Danielle Slingsby, Julia tract to participate in the survey. haviors are reported. ing with,” said Nome-Beltz Junior Farris, Spruce Lynch, Tonya Olanna Grassgreen also reported that sta- and Senior High counselor Kaley and Deb Weston from Nome Com- tistical analysis shows higher posi- Slingsby. munity Center, Sherri Anderson from tive perception on the SCCS Other Nome-Beltz strategies in- Nome Eskimo Community, James correlates to higher scores on the cluded increased interactions be- Ventress from Checkpoint, Amy SBA, or Standards Based Assess- tween staff and students, and Russel-Jamgochian from the Kaw- ment, Alaska’s main testing tool increases in administration presence erak Beringia Cultural Center, Barb through the 2014. Last spring the Amarok from Sitnasuak and the on campus. The staff is planning to Book online for two free bonus State of Alaska switched from the ensure each student is greeted daily Bering Sea Women’s Group, Julie SBA to the AMP, or Alaska Meas- when entering class. The staff of the Kelso from PTA, Tyler Rhodes from points with FlyAAwway Rewards! ures of Progress test. AMP results junior high has worked time into Norton Sound Economic Develop- have not been made public, so ICE their schedule the first week of ment Corporation, and Lisa Ellanna cannot yet draw correlations between school to increase student-teacher in- from Maniilaq Wellness. the climate survey and the new test. teractions. All the schools in NPS Danielle Slingsby says that the As part of a Powerpoint slideshow thought it was important to engage data gathered from the SCCS is im- presentation prepared for Nome, students in school climate conversa- portant to Nome Eskimo Community Grassgreen emphasized that the tions throughout the year. in their grant writing. Both Kawerak 1-800-866-8394 www.flyravn.com SCCS, which is a computer survey Nome Elementary School, as well and NCC run Family Fun Nights taken by participants at one sitting, is as Anvil City Science Academy, just a snapshot in time. She encour- focus on the establishment of inten- aged people to be open to the results, tional, school-wide social and emo- and recognize that people might have tional training. Another goal is to different interpretations of the data. increase student community-build- Re-Elect She said that Nome needed to use ing time. Our Corpporatioon must: the data to find its own story. At each • Be profitable, ppay gathering she asked people to report Nome Community Input dividends and provide what stood out to them, and to de- “We make a lot of decisions as a benefits to our scribe what they saw in the results. school district that impact parents, Answers to questions like ‘What students and community,” said shareholders makes you hopeful?’ and ‘What con- Arnold. “But often times we do • Provide opportunities to cerns you?’ allow stakeholders make those decisions, not really in a ALL of our shareholders within the community to effect vacuum, but without the commu- • Protect our lands and change. nity’s input.” To reverse this trend, promote our culturc e Arnold invited the townspeople to and heritage

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Photo by Bobby Jo Conner ICY VIEW HIDEAWAY (left)— Angela Hansen poses in her colorful secret garden hideaway, tucked in the wil- lows behind their Icy View home. Garden Tour brings out Nome’s beauty By Maisie Thomas growing time makes it hard for resi- cess. The warm, humid environment is low begonias are kept inside. Not all and Angela Hansen dents to grow plants, but Thompson The next stop on the tour was perfect for growing plants, a stark of Hansen’s work is for the eye (and The Garden Tour is a paradox of wants people to see that it is possi- Martinsonville, where the group ad- contrast to the cool, dry Nome at- the occasional musk ox); she grows sorts: Sun-flowers are thriving in an ble. The tour, organized by Thomp- mired Kim Knudsen’s flowerbed and mosphere. The kids on the tour were zucchini and potatoes as well. environment too harsh for trees to son and Angela Hanson, has been an greenhouse. Knudsen recently au- especially interested in the 3,000 la- The group then headed down the survive, and zucchini are growing in annual end-of-summer event ever thored the cookbook “Nomemade,” dybugs Thompson released the day street to Todd Hindman’s flower gar- a town where you are more likely to since. Although some stops, such as which features recipes with local in- before. The bugs are used to combat den, which is full of small artistic find a gold nugget than a farmer’s the potluck at the end, remain con- gredients. Participants could rest on a problem with aphids, small insects touches, such as rusty antiques. An- market. Yet Nome gardeners some- stant, the tour continues to add desti- Adirondack chairs made out of pal- that kill plants. other unique aspect of Hindman’s how seem to cultivate crops despite nations. “It’s different every year,” lets while they took in both Knudsen In addition to the communal yard is his rock garden. cold, rainy and all too short sum- said Thompson. and Judy Martinson’s impressive greenhouse, each participant in the Angela Hansen’s plants are kept mers. The most amazing part is that On Sunday, August 23, a warm, flowers. Then, in keeping with the class gets their own box in a separate in what she describes as a “secret almost every gardener on the 13-stop partly sunny morning, about 20 spirit of celebrating Nome’s hidden structure. The students get to choose garden tucked away in natural wil- tour held last Sunday was able to in- Nome residents gathered in front of gems, came a surprise. At the end of their crops and tend to them by them- lows.” Hansen allows native willows corporate a part of Nome into their Old St. Joe’s to embark on the tour. A Martinson’s petunia-lined covered selves. Plants included rhubarb, car- to grow among her raspberries, kale plot. From turning old wheels into school bus was used to bring the gar- walkway was a group of musicians rots, lettuce and kale. After seeing and flowers. flower pots to grow boxes made den tourists to the different destina- and their daughters. Anahma Shan- the communal gardens, it was off to Also on Icy View’s Spinning from drift-wood, the creativity and tions, but the first stop was within non, Alyssa Heers, Jill Nederhood, private homes. Rock Rd. was Sue Steinacher’s new, resourcefulness of Nome’s gardeners walking distance: the Community Kivé Shannon and Vivienne Heers The fifth stop on the tour was Lisa geodesic-dome shaped greenhouse. was again showcased in this annual Garden across the street. Nome’s entertained the crowd while they re- Leeper’s artistic garden. In addition The grow space, designed for use in event. Community Garden, now managed fueled with an extensive spread of to a greenhouse made by her hus- the arctic, is built to attract and ab- The Garden Tour was started by by George Bard, started in 2011. beverages and cookies. band Chip, Leeper creatively housed sorb as much sunlight as possible. Cheryl Thompson 12 years ago. The With a grant from Arctic Access and After the surprise concert, the big her raspberry and strawberry plants The investment appeared to be pay- inspiration for the celebration of the help of many locals, Cheryl yellow school bus headed to a famil- in everyday objects. Old tires, wheels ing off, as she was the proud grower Nome’s gardens came after Thomp- Thompson was able to create a small iar stop: Nome-Beltz High School. and culverts got a second use when of large cucumbers and tomatoes. son, an avid gardener herself, saw garden. “There is opportunity for The lot around the school is home to Leeper turned them into planting Sig Strandberg Jr. and Lisa Coyle Leo and Erna Rasmussen and Donna more here,” said Thompson. three greenhouses, which are used by pots. showed off their extensive display of Morgan’s yards. “I thought that peo- The lot includes several plant participants in Thompson’s Sub Arc- Icy View subdivision is home to bright yellow and deep purple pan- ple should see that [Nomeites] don’t boxes, a greenhouse, and a variety of tic Gardening class. A blast of hot air several gardeners, and Kay Hansen’s sies. Down the street, Dan and Abby just need to live on gravel pads sur- vegetables, herbs and flowers. Every and the smell of dirt hit tour mem- sunroom was next on the agenda. Bachelder cultivate cabbage, carrots rounded by snow machines,” she re- year, gardeners have the opportunity bers as soon as they entered. As Mar- After learning the hard way that and kale in boxes made from drift- marked. to start plants in the greenhouse, but garet Thomas put it, “It smells like a musk oxen enjoy eating their plants In 2003, Thompson organized a the majority of the planting this year jungle in here!” as much as the Hansen’s like to look continued on page 9 tour to honor the hard work of was done by Bard. This summer he The main greenhouse contained at them, the pink geraniums and yel- Nome’s gardeners and to inspire oth- experimented with different plants, several types of vegetables, includ- ers to find their green thumbs. including sunflowers, which, to his ing different varieties of cucumbers, Nome’s arctic climate and limited surprise, turned out to be a huge suc- tomatoes, basil peppers and zucchini. Help Jens Hildreth

We thank you for your kindness to Jens all along this journey!

Photo by Angela Hansen Wells Fargo Account: GEODESIC— An Arctic Dome greenhouse was Sue Steinacher’s newest gardening addition. It allows her to 596 593 3442 grow an amazing amount of large cucumbers, peas, tomatoes and greens. THE NOME NUGGET local THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 9

HOSTS—Another successful and lovely Garden Tour ended at Roger and Cheryl Thompson’s potluck at their home. Besides putting the tour on each year, Cheryl educates people through her Arctic Gardening college class, provides starts to the community from her greenhouses and beautifies the streets and businesses of down- town Nome.

Photos by Angela Hansen BIG FLOWERS— Nome Community Gardener, George Bard, smiles under his canopy of red sunflowers. •Garden Tour continued from page 8 ever, because on the Garden Tour the GROW BEDS— Lisa Leeper explained the construction of her new hoop grow bed that can be covered to give best is saved for last. the plants protection and a greenhouse effect. It was a great example of gardening in the arctic. wood. Although the trees that wash As is only fitting for a day spent up on the beach have come a long admiring gardens, the tour ends with way, the Bachelder’s don’t have to food. As has become tradition, the go far to find it as their house is right event is not complete until after a across the street from the ocean. potluck at Cheryl and Roger Thomp- The penultimate stop on the tour son’s house. Participants brought was Richard Beneville’s ocean-front dishes to share alongside Roger’s fa- home. His garden, filled with pots of mous barbequed salmon. Zucchini vibrantly colored pansies and petu- lasagna and rhubarb pie were among nias, includes a cushioned bench the many different dining options. taken from a bus. The participants didn’t want to linger too long, how-

FAMOUS— Nancy McGuire brought her famous homemade Beebop-a- Reebop Rhubarb Pie to the potluck at the conclusion of the Garden Tour - needless to say it was exquisitely delicious and not a crumb left. 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015regional THE NOME NUGGET Fish Report

By Jim Menard, tween NSEDC and Fish & Game. Nome Subdistrict Pilgrim River has required subsistence Kotzebue ADF&G Arctic area manager Project completed. Cumulative counts Subsistence Fishing: Beach seining is not permits since 1964 and a record 372 Pilgrim The major buyer, Copper River Norton Sound through August 19 were 1,400 kings, 68,000 allowed. Subsistence set gillnet schedule River subsistence permits have been issued Seafoods, completed operations for the sea- Continued strong catches in the com- chums, 838,000 pinks and 8,200 silvers. Sil- fishing in the marine waters is open seven so far this season. son on August 21. During 29 fishing periods mercial silver fishery occurred this week and vers counts were second highest in five days a week. There are no catch limits when The northeastern half of Salmon Lake is the catch was 300,000 chum salmon by 103 this year’s commercial silver harvest is the years. fishing in marine waters. The fresh water open to subsistence fishing. A Salmon Lake permit holders. This year’s catch was the greatest on record. Congratulations to the subsistence area set gillnet schedule is from subsistence permit is required and can be third highest in over 25 years and the twelfth fishermen and their crews and the crew at Elim Subdistrict 6 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Wednesday and picked up at the Nome Fish & Game office. highest harvest in the 54-year history of the Norton Sound Seafood Products. Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour fish- from 6 p.m. Thursday until 6 p.m. Saturday. Pilgrim River Weir - Escapement goal commercial fishery. The number of permit Commercial Fishing: Preliminary Norton ing periods a week unless changed at the re- Check the back of the subsistence permit for (aerial survey at Salmon Lake & Grand Cen- holders fishing this season was the most Sound salmon catches this season are 1,100 quest of the buyer. Saturday 6 p.m. until the catch limits that vary by river. A record tral tributary to Salmon Lake): Sockeye since 1994. kings, 152,000 chums, 4,200 reds, 65,000 Monday 6 p.m. and Wednesday 6 p.m. until 525 Nome Subdistrict subsistence permits 4,000 – 8,000 –Cooperative project; NSEDC A second buyer, Maniilaq dba Arctic Cir- pinks and 139,000 silvers by 125 permit Friday 6 p.m. have been issued so far this season. with assistance from Fish & Game. cle Wild Salmon will purchase limited quan- holders. The silver catch is on track to sur- Commercial catch this season is 500 Silver passage at the counting projects Cumulative counts through August 22 tities of salmon this week. pass 150,000 fish. The previous record catch kings, 2,200 sockeyes, 4,500 pinks, 39,500 has been slow this year. The low water has were 99 kings, 39,000 chums, 2,700 pinks, Kobuk River Test Fish - Fish & Game was 131,000 silvers in 2006. One big differ- chums and 10,000 silvers. The silver catch likely affected passage this year by keeping 36,000 sockeyes and 200 silvers. The sock- project. ence in this year’s catch is that the average is only trailing last year’s record catch. the silvers holding in the lower river holes eye escapement was the best since 2007. The chum salmon catch this year ranked weight of a silver has been nearly eight Kwiniuk River Tower – Camp Joel - Es- waiting for rising waters and while they wait sixth highest in the 23-year project history. pounds. In 2006 the average weight was 6.6 capement goals: King 300-550; Chum fishermen have been successful targeting pounds. 11,500 – 23,000; Pink 8,400; Silver 650- them. The early week rains are expected to 1,300 (aerial survey goal). Fish & Game move silvers upstream to the spawning Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Unalakleet Subdistrict project with assistance from NSEDC. grounds. However, if counts at the projects Recipe by Kendra Miller, MPH, RDN, LD with Miller Health Consulting, LLC Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour fish- Cumulative counts through August 22 remain below average the department will ing periods a week unless changed at the re- were 320 kings, 38,000 chums, 103,000 consider closing silver fishing later this pinks, 27 sockeyes and 4,300 silvers. The week to allow more silvers to get upstream. Makes 12 rolls quest of the buyer. Sunday 6 p.m. until Preparation Time: 1 hours Tuesday 6 p.m. and Wednesday 6 p.m. until silver count is second highest in the last five Commercial catch this season was 3 years. The average historical third quarter kings, 90 sockeyes, 550 pinks, 5,000 chums Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes Friday 6 p.m. Difficulty Level: Medium Commercial catch this season is 300 point for silver passage at the tower is Au- and 15 silvers. gust 25. Nome River Weir - Escapement goal: kings, 500 sockeyes, 33,000 pinks, 39,000 Ingredients: chums and 92,000 silvers. The silver catch Chum 2,900 – 4,300; Pink 3,200 – Fish & Game project with assistance from NSEDC. DOUGH: is second highest in history and on track to Golovin Subdistrict 1 Tbsp. Active dry yeast be a record breaker with over 100,000 sil- Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour fish- Cumulative counts through August 22 were 21 kings, 6,000 chums, 76,000 pinks, c. Water, warm vers projected to be harvested. ing periods a week unless changed at the re- c. Milk, skim North River Tower – Camp J.B. - Es- quest of the buyer. Saturday 6 p.m. until 75 sockeyes and 170 silvers. The silver count has been lagging and is the lowest in c. Sugar capement goals: King 1,200-2,600; Chum- Monday 6 p.m. and Wednesday 6 p.m. until c. Butter, unsalted No goal established; Pink 25,000; Silver Friday 6 p.m. over 10 years. The average historical mid- 1 tsp. Salt 550-1,100 (aerial survey goal) – cooperative Commercial catch this season is 60 point for silver passage at the weir is August   project; NSEDC with assistance from Fish kings, 1,000 sockeyes, 1,300 pinks, 17,000 29. tsp. Cinnamon Snake River Weir - Escapement goal: tsp. Nutmeg     & Game. chums and 3,500 silvers. The silver catch is     Cumulative counts through August 21 fifth highest in history. Chum 1,600 – 2,500 – A cooperative proj- c. Pumpkin puree ect between Fish & Game and NSEDC. c. Wheat germ    were 1,900 kings, 22,000 chums, 460,000 Fish River Tower – No escapement goals      pinks and 6,000 silvers. The silver count to established – cooperative project; NSEDC Cumulative counts through August 22 3 c. Bread flour     date is the highest in five years. The average with assistance from Fish & Game. were 6 kings, 4,300 chums, 16,000 pinks historical third quarter point for silver pas- Cumulative counts through August 22 and 125 silvers. The silver count ranks FILLING:      sage at the tower is August 23. were 2,300 kings, 145,000 chums, 215,000 fourth highest since 2009. The average his- c. Butter, unsalted      pinks and 13,000 silvers. The highest one torical midpoint for silver passage at the c. Brown sugar        day passage at the tower was August 22 weir is August 28. 2 Tbsp. Cinnamon     Shaktoolik Subdistrict tsp. Nutmeg Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour fish- when 1,000 silvers were counted. The pre- Solomon River Weir – No escapement !   " vious tower project at Niukluk River had an goals yet established – Fish & Game proj- #  $ % ing periods a week unless changed at the re- FROSTING: average historical midpoint of August 21 for ect. #   $  quest of the buyer. Sunday 6 p.m. until c. Powdered sugar silver passage at the tower and the escape- Cumulative counts through August 22  & $ % Tuesday 6 p.m. and Wednesday 6 p.m. until 2 Tbsp. Milk, skim ment goal range was 2,400 to 7,200 fish. were 5 kings, 1,100 chums, 18,000 pinks '  $ ( Friday 6 p.m. tsp. Vanilla extract Tagging studies have shown that one-third and 45 silvers. Commercial catch this season is 34 of the silvers go up Niukluk River and the kings, 60 sockeyes, 14,000 pinks, 26,000 Niukluk River escapement goal range would Port Clarence District chums and 24,000 silvers. The silver catch Directions: is fourth highest in history. have been met this year. Subsistence gillnet and beach seining is open seven days a week. 1. Combine the yeast and warm water in a mixing bowl fitted with a dough Shaktoolik Tower – No escapement goals hook. yet established – cooperative 2. On the stove, heat milk until warm but not scalding. Add butter, sugar, salt project; NSEDC with assistance from Fish cinnamon, and nutmeg to the warm milk. & Game. 3. Add the milk mixture with the yeast in the mixing bowl. Stir in the pumpkin Cumulative counts through August 21 ST JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC puree and wheat germ. Turn the mixer on low speed and gradually add the were 600 kings, 27,000 chums, 400,000 bread flour. A ball will form; continue mixing on low speed for 2 additional pinks and 11,500 silvers. minutes. Norton Bay Subdistrict SATURDAY Aug 29 Commercial Fishing: Two 48-hour fish- ing periods a week unless changed at the re- FOLLOWING 4:30 Mass at East End Park © quest of the buyer. Saturday 6 p.m. until Monday 6 p.m. and Wednesday 6 p.m. until Friday 6 p.m. Commercial catch this season is 225 Parish provides burgers and hot dogs. kings, 260 sockeyes, 12,000 pinks, 24,000 Please bring side dishes and deserts. Church Services chums and 9,000 silvers. The silver catch is on track to be a record breaker. Church Hall is alternate venue in event of rain. Inglutalik River Tower – No escapement Directory goals established – A cooperative project be- 8/20-28 Bible Baptist Church 443-2144 Sunday School: 10 a.m./Worship: 11 a.m. Community Baptist Church-SBC 108 West 3rd Avenue • 443-5448 • Pastor Aaron Cooper      Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 10 a.m.        Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Community United Methodist Church West 2nd Avenue & C Street • 443-2865        Pastor Charles Brower Sunday: Worship 11:00 am Monday: Thrift Shop 4:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday: Thrift Shop 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wednesday: Faith Followers 5:45 to 7:30 pm Nome Covenant Church $& &%&%!!"$ &"!$" & % 101 Bering Street • 443-2565 • Pastor Harvey #$& !&"%! %( % " &%! Sunday: School 10 a.m./Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. (443-8063 for more info) $!(&$""!)&$"''!)&&"' ( Friday: Community Soup Kitchen 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church '"'# !)"'#  5th Avenue & Bering • 443-5295 Sunday: Worship 11 a.m.. Handicapped accessible ramp: North side $"'&&")"')" River of Life Assembly of God 405 W. Seppala • 443-5333 Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.        Last Sunday of each month Worship: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m.   For more information contact Pastor Austin Jones     St. Joseph Catholic Church Corner of Steadman & W. King Place • 443-5527 Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m./Sunday 10:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m., Thur. 12:10 p.m. Friday Hospital Mass: 12:10 p.m. (NSRH Meditation Room) Patients going to ANMC and want to see a Catholic priest please call Fr. Brunet, OMI: cell 907-441-2106 or Holy Family Cathedral (907) 276-3455 Seventh-Day Adventist Icy View • 443-5137    Saturday Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Saturday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Nome Church of the Nazarene        3rd Avenue & Division Street • 443-4870 Pastor Dan Ward Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 2.25.15 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 11 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Deadline is noon Monday •(907) 443-5235 • Fax (907)443-5112 • e-mail [email protected] Employment Real Estate Nome Eskimo Community is recruiting for and coordinating all phases of NVU Housing De- three (3) positions located in Nome, AK: A full copy of the job descriptions and an employ- partment operations. ment application can be obtained from the Nome Full job description upon request: • Deputy Director: exempt, regular full-time po- Eskimo Community Website www.necalaska.org Submit application and resume to: Nome Sweet Homes sition. The pay range is $30.14/hour – or from the Nome Eskimo Community Office at Native Village of Unalakleet $33.92/hour (DOE). This position is open until 200 West 5th Avenue. PO Box 270 907-443-7368 filled. Unalakleet, AK 99684-0270 • Youth Services Director: non-exempt, regular For any questions, please contact the Human Phone: (907) 624-3622 full-time position. The pay range is $26.78/hour - Resources Manager, Cathy Lyon, at 907-443- Fax: (907) 624-3621 $30.14/hour (DOE). This position is open until 9131 or by email to [email protected] Applications available at NVU. 09/14/15. • Youth Coordinator: non-exempt, regular full- 8.27 8.13-20-27 time position. The pay range is $21.15/hour - $23.79/hour (DOE). This position is open until Native Village of Unalakleet filled. Title: Housing Director • Temporary Carpenter: non-exempt, temporary Open: 8/5/15 Classifieds full-time position. The pay range is $25.24/hour - Close: Until Filled $28.41/hour (DOE). This position is open until SALARY: DOE MORE DESIRED THAN GOLD filled. HOURS: M-F 40 /wk The life and times of NOME prospector and Pio- The Housing Director would be responsible for neer FRANK H. WASKEY elected Alaska’s first Native preference per Public Law 93-638 planning and administering, directing, supervising Delegate to Congress. Book summary: www.createspace.com/5290894 8.20-27, 9.3-10

$2000 REWARD for information leading to the re- covery of the following 3 items stolen near the Kougarok River Bridge: Green 2007 Polaris Sportsman 500 6 wheeler. Red Honda Rancher 4-wheeler, with electronic shift button to change gears. Flat bed ATV tilt trailer, 8 ft. wide x 11-12 ft. ICY VIEW DUPLEX 5-STAR PLUS RATING long, with release lever to drive up on to it. Call Judy or Don at 907-235-8975 Fabulous duplex with two 3br/2.5ba 8.13-20-27 Large lot bordered by miles of tundra WANTED—Muskox horn, moose/caribou antler, Garages, greenhouse, deck old ivory, Eskimo artifacts. Call Roger 304-1048 Extremely well built and well maintained BSNC Nome Operations or email [email protected]. 2/26/2015 tfn $525,000

has the following open position: WANTED – Mark Knapp at The Cutting Edge in Fairbanks is buying legal ancient walrus ivory, By appointment only to pre-qualified buyers musk ox horn, mammoth ivory and teeth. Very good prices. 907-452-7477, [email protected]. www.nomesweethomes.com Construction Carpenters 5.14 – 8.27

All interested must apply online at www.beringstraits.com Legals For additional information, please contact NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING erty located at 311 Port Road (Lot 6). INVITATION TO BID Jerald Brown or Peggy Hoogendorn at 443-5252. 8.20-2 Major Subdivision DATE: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 PORT OF NOME TIME: 7:00 P.M. VESSEL DEMOLITION & DISPOSAL PROJECT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED LOCATION: City Hall Chambers DURING A RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEET- 8.27,9.3-10 NOME, ALASKA ING OF THE NOME PLANNING COMMISSION NSEDC Job Opportunity TO SEEK COMMENTS ON: OWNER: CITY OF NOME PUBLIC NOTICE P.O. BOX 281 A final plat for a major subdivision from Alaska SEALED BID FOR SURPLUS OUTBUILDING NOME, ALASKA 99762 Gold Company LLC for the property located at 907-443-6663 (PHONE) the intersection of Greg Kruschek Avenue and The purpose is to dispose of the following church- 907-443-5345 (FAX) Accountant (Anchorage): This position is Nome-Teller Highway (USMS 1136, the Iowa As- owned surplus outbuilding. sociation and the Hazel Kirk Placer Mining The City of Nome will hereby receive sealed bids responsible fofor ensuring the accuracy of balance sheet Claims). Item # Description Comment to demolish and dispose of a City-owned Tugboat accounts including accrued receivables and payables, 1 Brown Wooden Shed NOTE 1 at the Port of Nome. DATE: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 fixed assets, trade receivables, and sales tax payable and all activities neces- TIME: 7:00 PM NOTE 1: Bids less than $10,000.00 will not be Interested persons may receive a bid package by sary to maintain accurate balances and must regularly perffoorm reconcili-a LOCATION: City Hall Chambers considered for the shed. The shed is being sold registering with the City Clerk by email 8.27,9.3-10 separate from the land on which it is currently lo- [email protected], phone at 907-443- tions, send monthly statements, file tax returns and update other accounts. cated and must be removed after it is sold. 6663, or by fax at 907-443-5345. Contract Docu- Assists CFO and Sr. Accountants where needed. ments will be available on August 27, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The outbuilding is on display at 106-108 West King Place (Block 65A, Lot 34B & 35A). One complete set of Bid Documents will be avail- Variance Application able for review at The Plans Room, 4831 Old Se- A Bachelor’sDegree in Accountin ffrrom an accredited university is required, The outbuilding will be sold “as is”, with no war- ward Highway # 102, Anchorage, AK 99503, along with a valid driver’s license. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED ranty of any type, written or implied. The out- 907-563-2029. DURING A RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEET- building is sold as personal property, with no real ING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO property attached thereto, and must be removed One complete set of Bid Documents will also be SEEK COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: from church-owned land and placed elsewhere, in available for review at The Associated General NSSEEDC has commppetitive waaggeess and an eexxcellent beneefifits prrooogggrrraam! accordance with City of Nome zoning require- Contractors of Alaska, 3750 Bonita Street, Fair- Variance request from Doug and Judy Martinson ments and the City of Nome building permit appli- banks, AK 99701, 907-452-1809. for the property located at Willow Ridge Subdi- cation process (if remaining in town). vision, (Lots 2D, 1C, and 1D). The deadline for submission of sealed pro- For an application or complete job descriptions, Contact Bob Froehle at 443-3750 to obtain a posals is Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 3:00 check wwww..nsedc.com or contact Shara English at (907) 274-2248 (Anchoraagge), DATE: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 bid form. Bids should be submitted to: St. p.m. local time and shortly thereafter the bids TIME: 7:00 P.M. Joseph’s Church, 406 Steadman Street, P.O. will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids 800-650-2248 (toll-ffrree) or [email protected]. LOCATION: City Hall Chambers Box 1010, Nome, AK 99762, no later than 12:00 must be submitted to the City Clerk at City 8.27,9.3-10 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2015. Faxed Hall. Bids must be submitted in a sealed enve- bids will not be accepted. Envelopes should lope and marked clearly on the envelope as be marked clearly with the words “Bid En- “Vessel Demolition and Disposal” along with NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING closed”. “Bid Opening: September 17, 2015”. Fax sub- Norton Sound Health Corporation (NSHC) missions are not allowed. is committed to providing quality health services Variance Application Bids will be opened Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 12:00 PM in the church meeting hall. The contract will be awarded to the lowest quali- and promoting wellness A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED fied Bidder as determined by the City. The City of within our people and environment. DURING A RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEET- Successful bidders must pay by certified check Nome reserves the right to reject any and all bids, ING OF THE and remove the outbuildings from church property to waive informalities, and to reject non-conform- PLANNING COMMISSION TO SEEK COM- within 10 days of the notice of award. ing, non-responsive, or conditional bids. Village Based Openings: MENTS ON THE FOLLOWING: 8.27 8.27 Norton Sound Health Corporation is currently hiring for Variance request from Carol Piscoya for the prop- positions for Environmental Services (housekeeping) and Trooper Beat Maintenance Technician employees for: Any charges reported in these press releases are of a Minor in the Second Degree. Ivanoff was re- await transport to Anvil Mountain Correctional merely accusations and the defendants are pre- manded to the Unalakleet Jail where he was held Center. sumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. with no bail. On August 20, at 9:00 p.m., AST received a report Brevig Mission On August 14, Alaska State Troopers received a On August 14, AST received an anonymous report of a domestic disturbance in Gambell. Subsequent report that Dennis Ivanoff, 25, of Anchorage, had that Lily Tom, 33, of Saint Michael, was violating investigation led to the arrest of Brendan Oseuk, Koyuk traveled to Unalakleet and had an outstanding ar- her felony probation. Investigation revealed Tom 41, of Gambell, for assault 4. Oseuk was re- rest warrant. AST contacted Ivanoff and he was had violated her probation and was intoxicated. manded to AMCC. Shaktoolik. arrested on the outstanding parole arrest warrant Tom was placed under arrest for Felony Probation for the original charge of Attempted Sexual Abuse Violation and remanded to the Saint Michael jail to The position is part time, working directly for Norton Sound Health Corporation at the local clinic. NOME PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Descriptions: Job Openings for the 2015-2016 School Year

• EVS/Maintenance Worker, Part Time 20 hours per week Nome Elementary School:

• EVS Worker, Part Time 10 hours per week • Classroom Instructional Aide - $17.74/hour-$25.62/hour DOE • Maintenance Worker, Part Time, 10 hours per week • Special Education Paraprofessional (3 positions) - $21.36/hour-$24.10/hour DOE • School Secretary I - $18.66/hr-$27.42/hour DOE Salary range depending on position and years of Nome Beltz Jr./Sr. High School: experience: $16.40 to $17.80 • Classroom Instructional Aide - $17.74/hour-$25.62/hour DOE Positions will be given formal training including EVS procedures for healthcare, boiler maintenance, plumbing maintenance, equipment Nome Youth Facility: troubleshooting, building monitoring and other technical skills. • Classroom Instructional Aide - $17.74/hour-$25.62/hour DOE To apply for these positions, please fill out a NSHC Job Application which can be found at the local clinic and send to Norton Sound Health District Office: Corporation, HR Department via fax 907-443-2085 or email to [email protected] • Business Office Manager - DOE NSHC will apply Alaska Native/American Indian (under PL 93-638 and Veteran Preferences. To ensure consumers are protected to the degree prescribed under federal and state laws, For more information about each job, please contact NPS Human Resources Manager Cynthia Olanna at 443-2231. NSHC will initiate a criminal history and background check for all positions. NSHC is a drug You may email Cynthia at [email protected] for complete job description and classified employment application. free workplace and performs pre-employment drug screening. Candidates failing to pass any of the pre-employment requirements will not be considered for a position. 8.27 8.27 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET Court

Week ending 8/21 AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and condi- MIW 4; Date of Violation: 6/27/15; 3 days, 0 days ATN: 114797178; Violated conditions of probation; 2NO-15-102CR CTN 002: Resist/Interfere with Ar- Civil tions of probation in the original judgment remain suspended; Unsuspended 3 days shall be served Probation terminated; Suspended jail term re- rest; Date of Violation: 2/15/15; CTN Chrgs Dis- Stone Street Capital, LLC v. Pete, SR., Francis A.; in effect. with defendant to report to Nome Court on voked and imposed: 15 days, report to Nome missed: 001; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Initial Superior Court Misc Petition State of Alaska v. John Penetac (11/12/64); 8/17/15, 1:30 p.m. for a remand hearing; Initial Jail Court on 9/1/15 at 1:30 p.m. for a remand hearing; Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Of- Johnson, Sierra v. Schield, Justin; Civil Protective Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: Surcharge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the fice, Anchorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 Order 114803316; Violated conditions of probation; Case Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall AGs Office, Anchorage. per case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if Uber Funding, LLC v. Katchatag, Tammy, and closed; Probation terminated; Suspended jail term be paid through this court within 10 days. State of Alaska v. Thomas Asila (6/6/85); 2NO- probation is revoked and, in connection, defendant Hartford Life Insurance Company; Civil Superior revoked and imposed: 45 days; Must pay sus- State of Alaska v. Edwin Campbell (10/23/74); 14-213CR Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; is arrested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Ct pended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, An- 2NO-15-238CR Order to Modify or Revoke Pro- ATN: 114796197; Violated conditions of probation; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid Tucker, Michael v. Kelly, Brad, and Tucker, Court- chorage. bation; ATN: 113564493; Violated conditions of No action taken; Must pay suspended $100 jail through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 ney; Eviction District Court State of Alaska v. Donald Oliver (12/21/79); Dis- probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other year, 8/14/16; Shall comply with all court orders by Minor Party v. Rookok, Michael; Civil Protective missal; Assault IV; Filed by the DAs Office 8/21/15. term revoked and imposed: balance of sentence terms and conditions of probation in the original the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest Order State of Alaska v. James D. Kakoona (5/21/90); (CTS to dated); Report to Nome Court on 10/16/15 judgment remain in effect. for any violation of these conditions of probation; Small Claims 2NO-15-194CR CTN 001: Disorderly Conduct; for a remand hearing at 1:30 p.m.; Must pay sus- State of Alaska v. Darryl Aukon (9/26/88); 2NO- Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not pos- No new claims on file (start 2NO-15-00038SC) Date of Violation: 4/16/15; 10 days, 10 days sus- pended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, An- 15-113CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: A4; sess, consume or buy alcohol; Stated ID issued Criminal pended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due chorage. Filed by the DAs Office 8/17/15. under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying restriction State of Alaska v. Barton Johnson (4/23/91); now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Suspended Jail State of Alaska v. Edwin Campbell (10/23/74); State of Alaska v. Darryl Aukon (9/26/88); 2NO- until the restriction expires; Shall not enter or re- Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: Surcharge: $100 per case with $100 suspended; 2NO-15-270CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: 15-191CR Violated Condition of Release; Date of main on the premises of any bar or liquor store; 114196581; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- Must be paid if probation is revoked and, in con- Burg 2; Theft 2; Filed by the DAs Office 8/17/15. Violation: 4/14/15; Any appearance or perform- Subject to warrantless breath test by any peace pended jail term revoked and imposed: 60 days; nection, defendant is arrested and taken to jail or State of Alaska v. John Gustavas Fahey ance bond is exonerated upon reporting to serve officer with probable cause to believe he has con- All other terms and conditions of probation in the is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 (10/23/89); 2NO-13-712CR Order to Modify or Re- as ordered, immediately; 30 days, 30 days sus- sumed alcohol. original judgment remain in effect. shall be paid through this court within 10 days; voke Probation; ATN: 113672439; Violated condi- pended; Initial Jail Surcharge: $50 per case; Due State of Alaska v. Randall Huffman (12/17/70); State of Alaska v. Roy Sockpick (9/9/66); 2NO- Probation until 8/14/16; Shall comply with all court tions of probation; Conditions of probation now to AGs Office, Anchorage; Police Training 2NO-15-286CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: 14-308CR Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- modified as follows: No possession or consump- Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court VOCR; Filed by the DAs Office 8/14/15. ATN: 114796944; Violated conditions of probation; rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions tion of alcohol; Must pay suspended $100 jail sur- within 10 days; Probation for 6 months (date of State of Alaska v. Timothy Kost (11/6/75); 2NO- Probation extended to 8/20/16; Must pay sus- of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; charge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other judgment: 8/17/15); Subject to warrantless arrest 14-828CR Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; pended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, An- Shall not possess, consume or buy alcohol; State terms and conditions of probation in the original for any violation of these conditions of probation; ATN: 114802902; Violated conditions of probation; chorage; All other terms and conditions of ID issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying judgment remain in effect. Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive or dis- Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 45 probation in the original judgment remain in effect. restriction until the restriction expires; Shall not State of Alaska v. John Gustavas Fahey orderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not days; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to State of Alaska v. Roy Sockpick (9/9/66); 2NO- have alcohol in his residence; Subject to warrant- (10/23/89); 2NO-14-752CR Order to Modify or Re- possess, consume or buy alcohol in any dry or the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and 14-736CR Assault 4; DV; Date of Violation: less breath test by any peace officer with proba- voke Probation; ATN: 114802326; Violated condi- damp community; Shall not have alcohol in his conditions of probation in the original judgment re- 11/16/14; 60 days, 30 days suspended; Defendant ble cause to believe he has consumed alcohol. tions of probation; Suspended jail term revoked residence; Shall not enter or remain on the prem- main in effect. may be time served, 30 days shall be served with State of Alaska v. James D. Kakoona (5/21/90); and imposed: 20 days, report to the Nome Court ises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrant- State of Alaska v. Timothy Kost (11/6/75); 2NO- defendant remanded to AMCC; Initial Jail Sur- 2NO-15-194CR CTN 002: Criminal Trespass 2; on 9/14/15 at 1:30 p.m. for a remand hearing; Must less breath test by any peace officer with probable 15-399CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001: charge: $50 per case; Due now to AGs Office, An- Date of Violation: 4/16/15; 30 days, 30 days sus- pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Of- cause to believe he has consumed alcohol; May VOCR; Filed by the DAs Office 8/14/15. chorage; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per pended; Suspended Jail Surcharge: $100 per fice, Anchorage. work around and handle alcohol such as at the AC case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if proba- case with $100 suspended; Must be paid if proba- State of Alaska v. Thomas Asila (6/6/85); 2NO- Store. tion is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- tion is revoked and, in connection, defendant is ar- 14-98CR Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; State of Alaska v. Randall Huffman (12/17/70); rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; rested and taken to jail or is sentenced to jail; Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid Police Training Surcharge: $50 shall be paid through this court within 10 days; Probation for 1 through this court within 10 days; Probation until year probation, 8/20/16; Shall comply with all court 8/14/16; Shall comply with all court orders by the orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war- deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; commit no violations of law, assaultive or disor- Shall not possess, consume or buy alcohol; State derly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not pos- ID issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying sess, consume or buy alcohol; State ID issued restriction until the restriction expires. under AS 18.65.310 must list the buying restriction State of Alaska v. Charles Slwooko (11/7/76); until the restriction expires; Shall not have alcohol Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN: in his residence; Subject to warrantless breath test 113564502; Violated conditions of probation; Sus- by any peace officer with probable cause to be- pended jail term revoked and imposed: 20 days; lieve he has consumed alcohol. Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge to the State of Alaska v. William Parks (2/29/80); Att. Seawall

NOME POLICE DEPARTMENT ing on the street. Two juveniles were contacted Notice of Workshop for the and observed to be intoxicated. One minor was MEDIA RELEASES compliant and cooperated with officers; she ad- 8/17/2015 through 8/23/2015 mitted to drinking alcohol and was cited for Minor Consuming Alcohol and released to her parents. Disclaimer: This is a record of activity. The is- The second minor, once in custody, began acting NEC Energy Efficiency Services suance of citations or the act of arrest does combative with officers. Due to her extreme level not assign guilt to any identified party. of intoxication, the minor was transported to the During this period there were 167 calls for Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical eval- service received at the Nome Police Commu- uation. While inside the ER, the juvenile contin- Nome Eskimo Community Housing Program has transitioned to Energy nications Center. 80 (47 percent) involved al- ued her combative behavior, which eventually led cohol. to the injury of a member of the staff treating her. There were 12 arrests made with 12 (100 per- A report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Proba- Efficiency Services. These services are limited to low-medium income cent) alcohol related. tion Office for Assault in the Fourth Degree, Ha- NPD responded to 26 calls reporting intoxi- rassment in the First Degree and Minor families as defined by HUD. NEC is seeking new applicants for individuals cated persons needing assistance. Six were Consuming Alcohol. remanded to AMCC as protective holds; and 7:17 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the west and families that are in need of housing repairs. nine remained at the hospital for medical eval- side of town behind a business for the report of an uation/treatment. intoxicated female down that may require assis- There were three ambulance calls and no fire tance. The female was found to be highly intoxi- calls during this period. cated and was not able to care for herself. She Any applications in progress, member applications that have been on was provided transportation to the Norton Sound ********************************************************* Regional Hospital and left in the care of the ER staff for evaluation. the waiting list or applicants that have been approved for renovation Monday, August 17, 2015 7:25 p.m., NPD responded to the report of an 1:03 a.m., NPD responded to an apartment intoxicated individual lying on the ground on the assistance will automatically be transitioned to the new program in our complex on the west side of town for the report of west side of town. Upon arrival, the person was a possible assault. Upon arrival and interview with found awake and coherent and declined any fur- pursuit to assist members with their housing needs. witnesses, the investigation revealed that the ther medical or police assistance. noises heard were the result of a verbal argument. 7:33 p.m., NPD received a report from a good No further action was necessary. Samaritan that a young child was observed walk- 3:30 a.m., NPD responded to a residence on ing on the east side of town, unattended. The the west side of town for the report of two intoxi- child was contacted, found to be in good health NEC will conduct a workshop on August 29, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to cated males refusing to leave a residence. Upon and was transported to the Police Department arrival, officers contacted the two individuals and while attempts were made to locate a parent. assist potential new members with the application process, and provide the investigation concluded after it was found that After a relatively short amount of time, a parent two males had been invited in. Both parties will- called and later arrived at the station to take cus- technical assistance in completing the required application. ingly left the residence upon the request of re- tody of their child. sponding officers. 8:20 p.m., NPD responded to the west side of 5:47 a.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- town for the report of an assault. Upon arrival and cated male passed out on the west side of town. further investigation, Freida Okoomealingok was To reserve your seat at this workshop, please call Toni Smith at 443-2246. The male, Nick Alexia was found to be on Condi- identified as the suspect and was found to have tions of Release and Probation, both of which pro- caused physical injury to another person. hibit the consumption of alcohol. Alexia was Okoomealingok was placed under arrest for As- For energy efficiency service related questions please call Jason transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospi- sault in the Fourth Degree and was also cited for tal for medical clearance, then later remanded to Rietheimer at 443-9120. Anvil Mountain Correctional Center for Violating continued on page 13 8.20-28 his Conditions of Release and Probation Violation, where he was held without bail. 11:19 a.m., NPD officers, while on routine pa- trol, observed a female known to have a revoked license driving a vehicle. A report for Driving While License Suspended/Revoked will be forwarded to the District Attorney for disposition. 1:16 p.m., NPD received a report from a local business on the west side of town that two intoxi- Mary’s Igloo Native cated individuals were refusing to leave at the pro- Corporation Lands prietor’s request. Upon arrival, both parties had already left the business, but were later contacted Bering Straits Native Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation: and given a Criminal Trespass warning. Both Corporation Lands were released at the scene. Corporation Lands closed to hunting, fishing and camping 1:47 p.m., NPD received a report regarding ScaleScale theft of personal property. Information was gath- ered from the victim and the investigation is on- going. 2.52.5 milesmiles 2:14 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the west side of town on the report of multiple people drink- ing in a cubby hole. Multiple intoxicated people were contacted, however no open containers were found. All were released on scene. 2:16 p.m., NPD responded to a local business on the west side of town for the report of a shoplifter that was caught inside the store. Upon arrival, officers contacted the juvenile male and transported him to his residence. The juvenile was served a trespass notice and was released to family members. The business declined to pursue charges for theft. 3:13 p.m., NPD CSO while routine patrol on the Contact: west side of town observed three intoxicated fe- males lying on the ground. All three female were MINC (907)642-2308 able to stand and walk under their power, and all BSNC (907)442-5252 three denied medical attention and transportation. There released on scene. 4:03 p.m., NPD officers responded to the west side of town for the report of two juveniles fighting. Upon arrival, officers contacted one of the involved parties, who was identified and transported to their residence. Once at the home, it was found that the other involved party was the brother of the first and it had only been a misunderstanding between the two. The parents were informed of what had transpired and the brothers were left in their care. NOTICE: The public is reminded the land 5:26 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the west Notice side of town for the report of two intoxicated per- ownership within the shaded areas on the map are sons fighting. Upon arrival, all persons contacted Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation denied that a fight took place. While on scene the predominately privately landsowned are by closed Mary's to allIgloo hunting Native and Corporation CSO awoke an intoxicated male sleeping on the and it's shareholders. Artifactcamping, digging,except for sportuse by hunting,MINC mining, ground. He was able to stand and walk under his shareholders and their families. power and refused any medical or police assis- guiding, and hunting by aircraft is strictly prohibited. All non- tance. shareholders for sport hunting,BSNC guiding lands are and open hunting to residents by aircraft, of mining, operating ATV's, or any 5:47 p.m., NPD responded to the west side of the region for subsistence pur- operating vehicles MUST HAVE PERMISSION by the Mary's Igloo Native CorporationContact: prior to entering town for the report of an intoxicated male leaning poses. up against a car in a parking lot. The male was on above mentioned land. TRESSPASS AND UNPERMITTED LAND USEMINC IS NOT(907)643-2308 ALLOWED. For contacted and provided transportation to friend’s detailed information or to obtain permissionNo ATV use to isenter allowed Mary's on MINC Igloo or Native CorporationBSNC (907)442-5252 lands contact the house where he was left in their sober care. BSNC lands. 6:17 p.m., NPD responded to the west side of MINC General Manager at (907)642-2308, P.O. Box 650, Teller, Alaska 99778, [email protected] town for the report of an intoxicated juvenile walk- 9/2-9-16-23-30 THE NOME NUGGET THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 13 • Seawall

alcohol, no further action taken. no further action necessary at this time. were notified as well. No further action taken. operating a vehicle on a State Highway and was continued from page 12 10:14 p.m., NPD received a report of a suicide 4:57 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- 10:22 p.m., NPD officers, while on routine pa- released at the scene. threat on the east end of town. Officers made con- cated male down on the west end of town. Officers trol, observed a male lying on the ground in front 11:10 p.m., while on routine patrol, NPD offi- tact with the individual and they were safe and se- made contact and requested an ambulance for the of a business on the west side of town. The male cers contacted an intoxicated male that was Open Container. She was later remanded to cure and stated they were just having a bad day, individual, the Nome Volunteer Ambulance De- was contacted and found to only be taking a nap. known to be on conditions of release that prohibit AMCC, where she was held on $500 bail. and they were left in the care of their mother and partment responded and transported one individ- The subject refused any further medical or police the consumption of alcohol. The male, identified 9:28 p.m., NPD responded to a residence on sister, no further action taken. ual to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical assistance and was released at the scene. as Juris Pupols, was subsequently placed under the east side of town for the report of a domestic 11:16 p.m., NPD made contact with an intoxi- treatment. 10:44 p.m., NPD officers conducted a traffic arrest for Violating his Conditions of Release and disturbance. Upon arrival, officers identified the cated person needing assistance on the west end stop on an ATV that failed to come to a complete residence and spoke with the two occupants; both of town. Officers transported Larry Aningayou to Friday, August 21, 2015 stop at a stop sign. The driver, Iskander Garifullin, continued on page 14 maintained that the issue between them was only Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical clear- 9:48 a.m., NPD responded to a residence on was issued a citation for the violation, warned for verbal in nature. Both parties were warned for the ance and then onto AMCC for a title 47 hold, no the west side of town for the report of an intoxi- disturbance and both were left on scene without further action taken. cated male refusing to leave the home. Upon con- further issue. 11:35 p.m., NPD received a report of an indi- tact with the reporting party, the reported suspect, 10:31 p.m., NPD officers conducted a traffic vidual that was violating his probation conditions identified as Jessie Kennedy, had fled the scene. stop on an ATV traveling on the north edge of on the west end of town. Officers made contact Further investigation revealed that Kennedy had town. The driver was issued a verbal warning for with Johnny Black and a report will be written and caused physical injury to the reporting party prior operating an ATV on a State Highway and was re- forwarded to the district attorney’s office for pro- to leaving the home. Kennedy was not able to be leased at the scene. bation violation. located and a report for Assault in the Fourth De- 11:50 p.m., NPD received a report of a distur- gree, DV will be filed with the District Attorney for Tuesday, August 18, 2015 bance on the east end of town. Officers made con- disposition. 4:25 a.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- tact with a few individuals. Angelina Kogassagoon 11:09 a.m., NPD responded to a business on cated female down on the west end of town. Offi- was arrested for disorderly conduct and habitual the east side of town for the report of a missing USDA Choice Beef Dakota Buffalo cers responded and Josephine Tom was offense of minor consuming alcohol and she was toddler. Upon arrival and further investigation, the transported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for transported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for toddler was found in the care of a family member medical clearance and then onto AMCC for a Title medical clearance and then onto AMCC where and was returned to the mother without further in- Bush Orders • Custom Cuts 47 hold. she is held on $750 bail. Officers also made con- cident. 2:55 p.m., NPD received a report of an assault tact with Justin Graham during the same call and 1:15 p.m., NPD received a report of a juvenile Meat Packs • Pork and Chicken on the west end of town. Officers met with the re- he was arrested for disorderly conduct as well, and riding down the middle of the road on the north porting party and the assault was deemed to be a transported to AMCC where he is held on $250 edge of town. Upon contact, the reporting party verbal altercation and resolved by separation, dur- bail. was waiting with the juvenile, who was found to 907-349-3556 • www.mrprimebeef.com ing the same call another individual whom was in- live nearby. 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Officers responded and made fare check to be conducted on an individual sleep- theft of currency, Officers were informed and contact with Justina Adams whom was attempting ing behind a business on the west side of town. spoke with the reporting party and contacted the to cause damage to the residence, she was ar- Upon arrival, the subject was found awake and establishment of business where the money was rested for Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree and complaining of a medical issue. The subject was taken from and advised it would be a civil issued to was transported to Norton Sound Regional Hospi- transported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospi- be disputed in a court hearing and to contact the tal for medical clearance and then onto AMCC tal for medical evaluation and left in their care. PLEASE victims bank for additional assistance. where she is held with no bail set. 5:55 p.m., NPD received information regarding 3:17 p.m., NPD received a report of a male 2:00 p.m., NPD received a report of a suicide a minor threatening self-harm at an undisclosed causing an intoxicated disturbance on the east threat on the west end of town. Officers responded location. After a thorough search of town, the ju- end of town. Officers made contact with Donald and made contact with the individual and they venile was located and transported to the Norton HELP Oliver and he was arrested for Assault in the 4th were safe. They were transported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital and left in the care of degree domestic violence related, he will be re- Sound Regional Hospital for treatment with Be- BHS. manded to AMCC where he is held with no bail havioral Health Services, no further action taken. 9:10 p.m., NPD responded behind a business set. 3:51 p.m., NPD received a request for a wel- on the west end of town for the report of an intox- Adopt a Pet 8:35 p.m., NPD received a report of a suicide fare check on an individual that might need med- icated female who was unconscious. Upon arrival, threat on the east end of town. Officers made con- ical attention on the east end of town. Officers the female was identified, awoken and transported tact with the individual and they were transported located the individual and they were found to be to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical or make your to Norton Sound Regional Hospital and Behavioral safe and secure and healthy with no ambulance clearance. The female was then remanded to Health Services were also contacted for assis- needed, their phone was just having issues in AMCC for a Title 47 Hold. tance and they were left in their care, no further which caused the reporting party to worry, no fur- 9:50 p.m., NPD responded to a playground on donation action taken. ther action taken. the west side of town for the reports of a juvenile 4:02 p.m., NPD received a report of a distur- harassing other children in the area. Upon arrival, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 bance on the east end of town. Officers responded the juvenile had fled the scene but was later con- today! 12:40 a.m., NPD received a report of a suicide and it was a domestic dispute, which resulted in a tacted at home. The juvenile was given a warning threat somewhere from the east end of town. Offi- verbal altercation and was resolved by separation, regarding the behavior observed and the parents cers responded and searched the area, the com- munications center was informed by the reporting AdoptDog afood, pet and cat get food, a FREE cat bag litter of anddog/cat other food donations when you adoptare party that they were okay and the individual came a dog/cat. Dog food, cat food, cat litter and other donations are back, later in the early afternoon, Officers made always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! contact with the individual and was safe and se- always welcome at the Nome Animal Shelter! cure and completed a follow up interview, no fur- ther action was taken. Nome Animal Control & Adopt-A-Pet 10:14 a.m., NPD received a report of an indi- 443-8538 or 443-5262 vidual requesting assistance in locating a person Got Mail? 443-5212 or 443-5262 that has not came home since 3 p.m. the day prior, the communications center gathered all necessary information and dispatched officers to areas that the individual could be at. Officers shortly after the report made contact with the individual and they Norton Sound Economic were transported back to their residence and were safe and secure, no further action taken. 10:45 a.m., NPD received a report of harass- Development Corporation ment; officers spoke with the reporting party and took a report and then met with the alleged sus- pect and interviewed them on their own will. Offi- If not, call Postal Service Spokeswoman NSEDC Member Representative Election cers then informed the reporting party of the resources from the Nome Trial Court and the ap- Public Notice of Election and Filing Deadline propriate measures that need to be taken to avoid Dawn Peppinger at (907) 564-2815 any further issues in the future; at this point no fur- The following communities shall hold 2015 elections for a Norton Sound ther action was taken. 2:59 p.m., NPD received a report of a lost child Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) Member Representative for a around 3–years-old to be alone on the east side three-year term: of town. Officers responded and the juvenile was transported to NPD until the Office of Children 75% Off Your Private-Pay Balance Communities: Services was available to dispatch an agent, and Elim then OCS took custody of the child and will meet with the mother at their office and the case was Nome turned over to OCS, no further action taken. 6:43 p.m., NPD received a report of an intoxi- St. Michael cated person needing assistance on the west end of town. Officers responded and made contact with Savoonga two individuals and a Quentin Oseuk was trans- ported to Norton Sound Regional Hospital for TTeeller medical clearance and then onto AMCC for a Title 47 hold. If you still have a balance on your account from 9:37 p.m., NPD made contact with two individ- Election Date: October 6, 2015 uals who were intoxicated outside an establish- ment on the west end of town. Officers made before October 2014, NSHC is offering a 75% contact with Johnny Black whom was on current Filing Date: August 21 through probation conditions, a report was taken and will discount if you pay before the end of September. September 4, 2015 be forwarded to the district attorney’s office for vi- olating the condition of not to possess or consume Contact the NSHC Cashier at 443-4564 NSEDC has arranged with the local municipal governments to conduct thehe NSEDC Member Representative elections. Howeverr,, the NSEDC Member  Representative election is not a municipal office and it will have a separate PUBLIC NOTICE ballot. Voters do not need to be qualified ot vote in the City’s elections to be eligible to vote in the NSEDC election. Any registered voter who resides inn a PORT COMMISSION SEATS state election precinct that encompasses the member community, even if they live outside the community’s municipal limits is eligible to vote for anan NSEDC Member Representative. TToo check if you are eligible to vote on thehe The Port Commission has vacancies for appointment. NSEDC ballot, visit the Alaska Division of Elections site: https://webapp.statate. Anyone interested in serving on the Commission should submit an application to the ak.us/electionsLookup/JSP/VoterLookupMain.jsp City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 5:00 PM. NSEDC Eligibility and Minimum Vote Requirements: Candidate Eligibility: TToo be eligible as a candidate, an applicant: Applications are available at City Hall or at www.nomealaska.org. 1. Must be a “resident fisherman,”which is an individual with recen t (withinwithin 10 years prior to the election), documented commercial or subsistence Please call 443-6663 for more information. fishing activity who is a registered voter residing within the state 8.20-27 precinct boundaries encompassing the member communityy,, where the applicant maintains a mailing address and permanent domicile and is eligible to receive an Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. PUBLIC NOTICE 2. May not be currently employed by NSEDC as a regular employ ee; and 3. Must have “good characterr,,” which means tha t an individual: 2015 MUNICIPAL ELECTION a. has not previously been removed from the board for any r eason CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE aside from attendance; b. has a history free of any felony convictions, including guilt y pleas or Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 5:00 PM pleas of nolo contendere, within the last 10 years; and The candidate filing deadline is for c. can pass a drug screen test, prior to the election and annuallyy,, the Annual City of Nome Municipal, School Board, and Utility Board Election which is administered in accordance with NSEDC’s employee drug (which will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2015). and alcohol testing policies. Each applicant must declare himself/herself by completing a “Member Representative” Candidacy Statement and consenting to a background The following seats will be up for election: check and drug test. YYoou may pick up a Candidacy Packet with these forms • Mayor (2 year term) from the city office or from the NSEDC Liaison. Packets will be available on • 2 City Council (3 year terms) August 21, 2015. • 2 Utility Board (one 3 year term, one 2 year term) Minimum Vote: The candidate receiving the highest number of votes • 2 School Board (3 year terms) and over 40% of the total votes cast shall be the elected NSEDC Member Representative. If you have any questions, please contact your city office or NSEDC at 800-650-2248. Contact City Hall at 443-6663 to obtain the forms necessary to file. 8.20-27,9.3-10 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 THE NOME NUGGET • Seawall continued from page 13 northern edge of town. A building search was con- observed intoxicated. The male was transported served two subjects actively engaged in a physical the result of a verbal argument between two resi- ducted and the building was found vacant and ab- to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital and left in altercation. Upon contact, the duo was separated dents of the home. One of the involved parties sent of any damage. The door was secured and the care of the ER staff due to his high level of in- and neither wished to press charges against the agreed to leave the residence to resolve the issue. no further action was necessary. toxication. other. The first subject was released at the scene No further police action was required. was remanded to AMCC, where he was held on 5:26 a.m. NPD received a report of a vehicle 9:37 p.m., while on routine patrol on the west and the second was provided transportation to 5:53 p.m., NPD received a report of several $1,000 bail. stolen from the east side of town. The vehicle was side of town, NPD CSO observed a female lying in their residence. No further action was necessary. stolen items from a residence on the east side of 11:42 p.m., NPD responded to the west side of later located on the west end of town without any the middle of the road. Upon contact, the female 2:52 a.m., NPD received a report of a highly in- town. A suspect has been identified and the in- town for the report of an intoxicated male that was occupants or persons in the area. Information was appeared to be highly intoxicated. The female toxicated male that required assistance. Upon ar- vestigation is ongoing. sleeping on the ground. Officers arrived and con- gathered from the owner and the investigation into was transported to the Norton Sound Regional rival, the male was identified and provided a safe 6:20 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the west tacted the male, who was determined to require the theft is ongoing. Hospital where she was left in the care of the ER residence to be transported to. The male was left side of town for the report of an unknown person further assistance. The male was transported to 8:55 a.m., NPD received an unattended bag staff due to her high level of intoxication. in the care of a sober family member and no fur- needing help. Two females and one male were the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for medical found by a Good Samaritan on the west side of 10:33 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the west ther action was necessary. contacted. All three were found to be mildly intox- clearance and later remanded to AMCC for a Title town. The owner has been identified, but has yet side of town for the report of a female passed out 3:42 a.m., NPD officers responded to a busi- icated and able to care for themselves. They were 47 Hold. to pick up his belongings. on the ground. Upon arrival the female was ob- ness on the west side of town for the report of an released on scene. During contact, a third female 4:13 p.m., NPD and the Nome Volunteer Am- served to be awake and sitting up. The female was assault occurring between three individuals. Upon was observed laying on the ground. The female Saturday, August 22, 2015 bulance Department responded to the west side found to be mildly intoxicated and was able to arrival, the victim had already left the scene and was found to be highly intoxicated and could stand 2:03 a.m., NPD responded to a residence on of town for a reported vehicle collision involving a stand and walk under her own power. The female was later contacted, at which time she was trans- or walk on her own. She was transported to the the east side of town for a report of a subject re- juvenile on a bicycle. Upon arrival, the juvenile refused transportation or medical service. She ported to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital for Norton Sound Regional Hospital and left in the quiring medical assistance. Upon arrival, the sub- was found to have suffered minor injuries and wit- was released on scene with no further action medical evaluation. Two suspects have been care of the ER staff due to her extreme level of in- ject declined any medical help and was nesses indicated that the juvenile had entered the needed. identified and the investigation is ongoing. toxication. subsequently transported to the Norton Sound Re- roadway without looking for oncoming traffic. For- 10:53 p.m., NPD received a report of Kevin 4:25 a.m., NPD received a report of a domes- 7:07 p.m., NPD responded to the east side of gional Hospital for further evaluation at the behest tunately, the driver of the vehicle had slowed prior Ozenna drinking while on conditions of probation tic disturbance at an apartment complex on the town for the report of a loose dog that was cap- of responding Officers. The subject was left in the to entering the area and was able to mitigate any that prohibits the consumption of alcohol. Ozenna west side of town. Upon arrival and further inves- tured by the property owner. The dog was known care of the hospital and no further action was nec- injury. The driver was released from the scene was later located on the west side of town and ob- tigation, Benjamin Apassingok was found to have by the responding officer and was reunited with its essary. without further incident or enforcement action served intoxicated while actively engaged in an al- placed another member of the household in fear owner who stated that local kids were playing with 2:25 a.m., NPD was dispatched to a residence taken. tercation with another person. While attempting to of physical injury. Apassingok was subsequently the dog and untied it. on the west side of town for the report of an intox- 6:24 p.m., NPD officers contacted a group of contact Ozenna, he began resisting being placed placed under arrest for Assault in the Fourth De- 7:18 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the west icated male trespassing in an outlying building on individuals behind a business on the west side of into custody which resulted in a responding officer gree, DV and was remanded to AMCC, where he side of town for the report of a male sleeping on the property. Upon arrival, the subject was con- town. One of the intoxicated subjects, identified being injured. Ozenna was placed under arrest for was held without bail. the ground. The male was contacted earlier in the tacted and the reporting party declined to press as Andy Penayah, was found to be on current pro- Assault in the Fourth Degree, Resisting Arrest, 8:29 a.m., NPD officers were dispatched to the day and found to be mildly intoxicated. He was charges. The subject was transported to the Nor- bation conditions that prohibited the consumption Disorderly Conduct, two counts of Violating his west side of town for the report of an intoxicated in- provided transportation and left in the care of a ton Sound Regional Hospital for medical clearance of alcohol. Penayah was placed under arrest and Conditions of Release and Probation Violation and dividual lying on the ground that required assis- sober family member. and once cleared he was transported to a local was later remanded to AMCC for Probation Viola- was remanded to AMCC, where he was held with- tance. Upon arrival, the male was identified and 11:49 p.m., NPD responded to the west side of hotel, where a room had already been purchased. tion, where he was held without bail. out bail. provided a safe residence to be taken to. The town for the report of a male wishing to harm him- 3:11 a.m., NPD officers responded to the west 6:38 p.m., NPD officers conducted a traffic stop male was transported to the residence and left in self. The male was contacted and transported to side of town for the report of an intoxicated juvenile on a vehicle displaying expired registration on the Sunday, August 23, 2015 the sober care of a family member. the Norton Sound Regional Hospital where he was attempting to fight multiple individuals. The juve- north edge of town. The driver, Eric Amuktoolik, 1:59 a.m., NPD responded to an apartment 11:57 a.m., NPD received a report of a Sexual left in the care of BHS. nile was contacted and was found intoxicated. was issued a citation for failure to provide proof of complex on the east side of town for the report of Assault occurring within city limits. A suspect has The juvenile was issued a citation for Minor Con- insurance and was given a verbal warning regard- a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival and further been identified and the investigation is ongoing. suming Alcohol and for curfew. A report will be for- ing the registration. investigation, the reporting party had resolved the 3:57 p.m., NPD officers responded to a resi- warded to the Juvenile Probation Office for 7:10 p.m., NPD CSO responded to the west issue by separation within the home and no fur- dence on the east side of town for the report of a Disorderly Conduct. side of town for the report of a male lying on the ther police assistance was required. disturbance. Upon arrival, officers contacted the 4:11 a.m., while on routine patrol, officers lo- ground. Upon arrival, one male was contacted and 2:50 a.m., while on routine patrol, officers ob- occupants of the home and the disturbance was cated an unsecured door of a building on the NOTICE TO Game Unit 22B – Niukluk GUIDES, and Fish River Area Council Native Corp. PILOTS & PO Box 1183 Nome, AK 99762 (907) 443-6513 SPORT NW outlined area HUNTERS

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Photo by Diana Haecker SEAWALL— Nome’s seawall is slated to get a facelift. Nome seawall slated for renovation By Sandra L. Medearis Port Director Joy Baker invited the Photo by Amy Phillips-Chan Orion Construction received an- commissioners to take a Sunday CARVING WORKSHOP— Instructor Jerome Saclamana explains the different sections of a walrus tusk to other work order from the Nome stroll along the breakwater to see for participants Maryjane Litchard, Moriah Sallafie, Anna Hoover and Sierra Tucker in the ivory carving work- Port Commission added to the com- themselves its erosion. shop. pany’s current work on the Middle Baker praised the contractor’s Dock at the Port of Nome causeway. work so far. The Commission unanimously Commissioner Doug Johnson said approved a change order of up to the change order was the way to go. Master carver held ivory carving $700,000 to Ryan’s current contract “If it goes out to bid, it would add an- with an order to repair Nome’s sag- other year, “ he said. Plus having to ging seawall. establish a relationship with a new workshop in Nome The company will not have to company and mobilizing equipment compete for the job, as procurement would ad cost, whereas Orion has The Anchorage Museum and workshops on crafting objects tion, Smithsonian Council for Arctic practices allow a change order within equipment in Nome already. and Smithsonian Arctic Studies Cen- from natural materials and is mostly Studies and Alaska State Council on 10 percent of the current contract “It’s money well spent. Every ter hosted a free workshop held in the Anchorage Museum. The the Arts. without putting the additional work time you go out for the lowest bid- called “Material Traditions: Sculpt- workshops are sponsored by the out to bid. The decision to spend the der, you don’t know what you’d ing Ivory” from August 22 to 23 in Surdna Foundation, CIRI Founda- money for seawall upgrades came come up with,” Johnson added. the Nome-Beltz Junior/Senior High out of an executive session at the The City has kept the hustle on to School. regular port meeting on August 20. complete improvements to the Port The ivory carving workshop was Old timers remember the seawall of Nome in an attempt to attract led by instructor Jerome Sacla- visible through windows of the Polar money from state and federal gov- mana of Nome. Saclamana explained Café as about five feet taller. ernments as well as from volume how to sculpt objects from different Erosion and settling have lowered users to put Nome on the map as a sections of a walrus tusk and pro- the wall and the separation of Front strategic deep draft port in the Arc- vided an overview on the safe use of Street from Norton Sound. tic. carving tools. At the start of the workshop, staff of the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum and Kawerak Cultural Center brought Nanook boys open in historic ivory pieces for partici- pants to study and draw on for inspi- ration. cross-country season After examining the museum col- lections, looking through books, and discussing ideas, students spent with third place finish the remaining time exploring their creativity and sculpting indivi- By Keith Conger ing sixth. Sophomore Mary Fiskeaux dual pieces of ivory artwork. Ten members of the 2015 Nome- was ninth out of 20 runners with a Photo by Amy Phillips-Chan This was the first workshop in the Beltz cross-country running team time of 23 minutes, 54 seconds, STUDYING— Carving student Sierra Tucker and instructor Jerome Material Traditions series held in traveled to Anchorage for the ACS while fellow sophomore Katie Kelso Saclamana study historic ivory pieces from the Carrie M. McLain Me- Nome. Scramble on Saturday. The race was placed 13th with at time of 27 min- morial Museum and Kawerak Cultural Center. The series offers artist residencies sponsored by Anchorage Christian utes, 6 seconds. The Nome girls were Schools, but run on the Bartlett High one runner short of qualifying as a School cross-country course, site of team. both the 2014 and 2015 state cross- The boys team features four of its country championships. Runners top 2014 runners. “They are faster, from ACS, Seward, Nome and closer, and stronger than they have Kotzebue attended. been in the past five years,” said While the Nome girls did not have Collins. the required numbers to field a team, Of his girls squad Collins said, the Nome boys did and placed third. “They should be able to take on Bar- They were bested by Seward High row head-to-head this year.” The School, last year’s second place team Nanooks lost to the Whalers by one at the state meet, and by the host An- point at the 2014 regional meet in chorage Christian Schools, who Noorvik. The only time the Nanooks placed sixth at Bartlett last fall. The will face the defending regional Nanook boys out-dueled their re- champs in 2015 will be at the re- gional rivals the Kotzebue Huskies, gional meet in Unalakleet on Sep- who placed last. tember 26. To beat Barrow, the girls Junior Wilson Hoogendorn set the will need healthy seasons from jun- pace for the Nanooks with a fourth ior Ivory Okleasik and senior Chris- place finish. He completed the tine Buffas. course in 18 minutes, 38 seconds. To determine his first traveling Sophomore Harrison Moore was the squad for Anchorage, Collins took second Nanook across the line, and the top Nanook boys and girls from a 11th overall, with a time of 19 min- time trial run nine days prior to their utes, 7 seconds. Moore took three trip south. The time trial used the seconds off his time at the 2014 state new Nome-Beltz running course. meet. Collins said gold mining activity Rounding out the team for the along the traditional trail prompted a Nanooks were freshman Ben Cross, change of courses. He describes the 19 min, 52 sec, 19th place; sopho- new trail as “a lollipop course” more Jamie Yi, 20 min. 12 sec., 21st which takes runners out the Anvil place; senior Leif Erikson, 20 min. Creek Road where they do two laps 55 sec., 22nd place; and senior James around a designated section in the Horner, 21 min. 35 sec., 25th place. area of the course. Altogether, 38 runners participated Collins said he is sad to see the in the race. old course go because it presented Junior Bianca Trowbridge used a runners with a challenging section stellar off-season training regiment that featured a steep climb to the to knock one minute, eight seconds Glacier Creek Road. The up-side of off the time she posted at the 2014 the new course is that race times will state meet. Her time of 22 minutes, be more in-line with other statewide 47 seconds placed her fifth overall in courses, allowing for better time the girl’s race. Freshman teammate comparisons. The new course will be Starr Erikson crossed the line just a unveiled at the annual Nome Invita- half second behind Trowbridge, tak- tional on September 19.