Photo by Kendra Miller CARIBOU CROSSING— This majestic male caribou struts his stuff across the Kougarok Road, in hot pursuit of a female caribou, on November 1. C VOLUME CXIV NO. 46 November 13, 2014 Division of Elections has yet to count 48,000 ballots By Diana Haecker counted but that counting will com- According to unofficial results 15 surrounding communities cast nered 40.39 percent of the votes but While some results from last mence again on Nov. 12 through posted on November 5 at the Alaska their ballots for Mark Begich. incumbent Republican Don Young week’s general elections seem to be Nov. 14 and from Nov. 17 through Division of Elections website, in- Alaskans for Begich Campaign won the race with 51.69 percent. solid, according to unofficial results, Nov. 19. cumbent U.S. Senator Mark Begich, Manager Susanne Fleek-Green said Dunbar conceded the race on Nov. 5. the outcomes in the races for U.S. There are still 48,000 ballots to be a Democrat, received 45.13 percent in a statement: “Inspired by stories “I would like to congratulate Don on Senator and Alaska Governor are still counted, Fenumiai said. of counted votes. Challenger Repub- of village elders being lifted onto being reelected as Alaska’s Con- unknown. The count will then go to the State lican Dan Sullivan garnered 48.74 four wheelers to go vote and gressman in the U.S. House or Rep- Division of Elections director Gail Review Board which will review the percent of the vote. Alaskans traveling up and down resentatives,” said Dunbar. “He Fenumiai told the Nome Nugget that results and certify the election results In the Bering Strait region, the river to cast their ballots, Alaskans closed out the campaign well, and since Nov. 5, no ballots have been by Nov. 28. majority of voters from Nome and all for Begich is anxious for a final did a good job in his final two de- count of all of Alaskans’ ballots and bates. I hope that the Don Young of respects the procedures, process and the past two weeks or so is the Don timetable of the Alaska Division of Young Alaska will have representing Elections.” us in the U.S. House for the next two In the race for U.S. Representa- tive, Democrat Forrest Dunbar gar- continued on page 4 Man injured in stabbing by girlfriend By Sandra L. Medearis court document. An argument about a pet ended Nome Police Dept. officers could with a woman in jail and a man see blood bubbling from a puncture flown out of town on a medevac wound on his back. Koyuk said he flight for treatment. got into an argument with Tate- Court documents charge Karen Gurno over a pet dog. Tate-Gurno, 47, with stabbing An ambulance took Koyuk to the boyfriend Thomas Koyuk with a hospital. five-inch blade Wednesday evening, NPD officers contacted Tate- Nov. 5. Gurno at the residence. She said On Monday, Tate-Gurno stayed at there was no knife, according to Anvil Mountain Correctional Center charging documents. A knife was pending $20,000 bail following a found on the floor of the residence. court appearance on Assault in the The knife had a wooden handle with First Degree: recklessly causes phys- a blade about five in. long that was ical injury to another by means of a bent. There was some blood on the dangerous instrument. knife blade. NPD arrested Tate- The offense is a Class A felony. Gurno. According to a statement on Police say alcohol was involved, record from Alaska State Trooper J. that both parties were intoxicated. Stroebele, police received a 911 call NPD took a PBT test that showed from Koyuk, 61, at around 6:30 p.m. Tate-Gurno at .205, according to the He reported his girlfriend, Tate- court record. Koyuk said no one else Gurno, had stabbed him with a knife. was at the residence, that the couple Koyuk reported that he was bleed- had been together for six years. ing from his back. Tate-Gurno appeared in court Photo by Melanie Sagoonick Police responded to the residence Nov. 7 where conditions of release WOLFPACK CHEERLEADERS—Almost 300 elementary and junior high wrestlers and cheerleaders that is near Ft. Davis, close to the were set, including the $20,000 bail. came together for the 33rd Annual Bering Strait School District Wrestling/Cheerleading Tournament last Radio KNOM tower. Tate-Gurno did not plead not weekend. Pictured are the Unalakleet cheerleaders (left to right, front to back) Summer Sagoonick, Lexi Koyuk was seen walking from the guilty or guilty to the charge. Ivanoff, Ravenne Storms, Victoria Fisher, Jewel Wilson, Karlee Katchatag, Allie Ivanoff and Kailyn Hau- residence, hunched over with blood gen. See story on page 7. on his clothing, according to the City Council wants hustle on bridge improvements By Sandra Medearis asking the state to make going on They must maneuver to not hit the The Council has backed the and off the new Snake River Bridge railing. Nome Port Commission’s action more safe for motorists traveling The Council and NPC want to from several directions at the end of boost road modifications to high pri- the span meeting Seppala Drive. ority with state Dept. of Transporta- On the Web: Nome Planning Commission backs tion and Public Facilities. the modifications. The Council, at its regular meet- www.nomenugget.net The bridge takes traffic in and out ing Nov. 10, passed a resolution ad- E-mail: of the port area through an intersec- vocating the DOT&PF to undertake tion that is a cluster of mismatched the following priorities: [email protected] road junctions. •Realign Center Creek Road to Additionally, truck drivers hauling meet Jafet Road at Seppala Drive. long rigs with 25-foot tractors and Jafet Road begins at the Seppala end 40-foot long trailers are fighting an of the bridge and leads down to Port insufficient turning radius at the end Road, which is leading to the cause- Photo by Sandra L. Medearis of the bridge. That causes them en- way and barge ramps where cargo MISH-MASH—City administration has asked the state Dept. of Trans- croach into the oncoming lane and portation to line up two roads to simplify the intersection where traffic oncoming traffic. continued on page 4 goes on and off the new Snake River Bridge. 2 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014OPINION THE NOME NUGGET Letters Chief’s Notes Nome Nugget: and Hear No Evil) it is still business By John Papasodora, Nome Police Chief The White Mountain Volunteer as usual! WINTER SAFETY Fire Department responded to a I guess that “Nero is still fiddling” I glance out the window and see that winter is here. Unfortunately, the freeze-thaw house fire the evening of 11/4/15. while our “Rome upon the Potomac” cycle will continue throughout the winter months, which will create hazardous walk- The structure was my mother’s continues to burn? ing and driving conditions. Please be careful when walking or driving, as intersec- house. I would like to express my It is almost as if we all reside in a tions/road/sidewalks will be slippery. Both falls and motor vehicle collisions are a source of many injuries each year. In combination with darkness and reduced visibil- gratitude to all the volunteer firemen far different world, if not a totally ity, the safety factors are many. Slow down and come to a complete stop at intersec- and women who responded to the different dimension, than some of tions; watch out for pedestrians; make sure your vehicle (brakes, lights, tires) are in fire. I am so thankful for their help. those who now refuse to compro- good working order and if walking– wear reflective clothing to make yourself (or Especially, fire chief Jack Adams, mise on anything except what D.C. your children visible). firefighters: Jim Egli, Joseph Simon barrooms they opt to get drunk in? Also remember as your snowmachines come out of hibernation, that the rules of the and Luke Smith, who all stayed until And in the meantime “We the Peo- road and traffic laws do apply to snowmachines. Use caution, drive slowly until you 5:00 a.m. ple” continue to be the true casual- are in the country or open area, and be considerate of neighbors. Loud exhaust, ac- June “Sugar” Lincoln and ties of these “Childish Little Wars of celeration and reckless operation will attract attention. The same rules apply for snow- machine operators. Slow down and drive safely. Luann Harrelson State!” We want all persons to be safe in our community. White Mountain, AK I had once thought that one of the PROPOSITION 2: MARIJUANA prerequisite for attaining the presi- During the last election, the voters approved proposition 2 – which allows for the Dear Editor: dency, or even a seat in congress, commercial sale and taxation of marijuana. It allows for a person to possess up to one In my opinion, nothing short of a was that (among other things) a can- ounce of marijuana; to grow up to six plants with three being ‘mature’ plants; and for 9.0 (on the Richter Scale) temblor is didate had to at least old enough to the transfer (gifting) of marijuana between persons. These changes will take effect 90 going to shake any common sense reason? The only question now is: days following certification of the election, or sometime in February 2015. lose in Washington D.C.? And even “When will some of “These Bureau- However, proposition two does not ‘legalize’ marijuana.