New Alakanuk Airport opens
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New Alakanuk Airport opens
Cauyat — the beat of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Bethel, Alaska | 50 cents | FREE in the villages Vol. 40, No. 15 | October 18, 2012 www.TheTundraDrums.com On the Y-K Delta Akiak declares emergency Due to erosion from the Kuskokwim River the City of Akiak and the Akiak Native Community declared a state of disaster earlier this month, according to KYUK. Though the river banks at Akiak have been eroding for decades, high water this fall has accelerated the process. Man points rifle at officer, officer responds with fatal shot Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Alakanuk City Manager Hilda Stern cut the ribbon to officially open the new $30 million Alakanuk Airport in front of Alakanuk residents Sept. 28. From left, Construction Group Chief Scott Leigh, Aviation Design Group Chief Ryan Anderson, Alakanuk Mayor William Lamont, Sr., Northern Region Director Steve Titus and Alakanuk City Manager Hilda Stern. See more photos on Page 5. New Alakanuk Airport opens Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The Alakanuk Airport, providing service to residents and seasonal workers, officially opened Sept. 28, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) completed the project with funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. The newly constructed and relocated Alakanuk Airport boasts a number of economic benefits for the community of about 680 at the mouth of the Yukon River. Larger aircraft can land on the 4,000-foot runway bringing fuel and freight deliveries, and will facilitate faster transportation of fish product from Three elected to city council Drums Staff With the 287 ballots counted in the Oct. 2 City of Bethel election, the three candidates who ran for election will sit on the city council for 2-year terms. The official results were Joseph Klejka with 235 votes, incumbent Eric Whitney with 200 votes and Sharon Sigmon with 182 votes. The canvas board certified the election on Oct. 9. City voters also voted to change the information that candidates have to supply to the public in order to run for office, moving away from the Alaska Public Offices Commission re■ See Elected, Page 3 the Yup’ik Eskimo village to market. The reconstruction, which included demolishing the old airport and building the new airport, runway and snow removal equipment building, was a high priority for DOT&PF. The project improved the safety of airport maintenance and operations. DOT&PF contracted with PDC Engineering, Inc. for design and Bering Pacific Contractors, Knik Construction and Ridge Contracting for construction. Work on the $33 million project began in 2002 and was completed in September 2012, with the new runway opening Sept. 17. Communities save through energy program This October Alaskans celebrate Energy Awareness Month. The following is an article addressing just one of many programs across the state that work toward making Alaska more energy efficient. Alaska Energy Authority With gas prices topping nearly $10 a gallon at times, the State of Alaska is determined to help find relief for rural Alaskans. Since August 2010, energy auditors with the Village Energy Efficiency Program (VEEP) have visited 49 villages spanning every corner of the state. The program assesses potential energy saving measures within community buildings and working with community leaders determines which changes to make. “We have looked at hundreds of buildings, including working on churches, schools and several other types of public facilities,” said Sasha Zemanek, executive director of VEEP. Using a state and federal grants administered by the Alaska Energy Authority, VEEP energy auditors conduct several assessments throughout the community and then residents choose which buildings need the upgrades. “It’s a discussion, they say let’s do this together and make these improvements,” said Zemanek. It’s a community-wide process, with a local workforce often making the majority of the improvements. Energy auditors provide specialized training to people in the area. So far, 500 people have been trained to assist with weatherization and lighting work. Some of the most common upgrades are programmable thermostats, caulking and weather stripping, and A young Bethel man was fatally shot after pointing a rifle at a Bethel Police officer on Oct. 2, according to an Alaska State Trooper report. Bethel Police Department responded to a disturbance at 188 East Ave. at about 9:39 p.m. When BPD officers arrived at the scene, witnesses told them that one person had a gun and there were still people in the house. As officers were evacuating two people from the residence, they were confronted by Sam Alexi Jr., 24 of Bethel, who was holding a rifle. Officers yelled at Alexi to drop the weapon. Instead, Alexi pointed the weapon at the officers. In response, an officer fired one round at Alexi who was pronounced dead at the scene. Three Bethel Alaska State Troopers responded after a call for assistance at 10:45 p.m., and assisted in securing the area. The following day Alaska Bureau of Investigations flew into Bethel to assist with investigation. More delays in reopening road The road that loops around Bethel that closed in 2008 will remain closed for now, according to KYUK. The right-of-way to a section of Tundra Ridge Road (Polk Road) is in negotiations with the family who owns a stretch of the land, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the State of Alaska. Because the road is seriously rutted the state acknowledges that it would need to be redesigned to update culverts and other upgrades, according to KYUK. Young man shoots father James Adams, 39 of Nunam Iqua was shot by his son Derek Adams, 18 of Nunam Iqua on Oct. 6, according to Alaska State Troopers. James Adams was wounded in the upper torso during the confrontation and transported to Yukon Kuskokwim Health Center in Bethel were he was treated and released. Emmonak-based troopers responded to the 10:59 p.m. call about the incident. They arrested Derek Adams on first degree assault and first degree weapons misconduct, and transported him to Emmonak jail to await arraignment. Territorial Guard honored Today is Alaska Territorial Guard Day. The day was set aside in 2005 to commemorate the largely Native militia formed to defend the state from Japanese attack in World War II. The militia formed after Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941 and coastal areas were invaded by Japanese troops. Most of the Alaska-based National Guard troops were stationed overseas. Major Marvin “Muktuk” Marson and Major Carl Scheibner recruited over 6,000 men and women to serve in the guard. The volunteers served without pay or provisions, to guard the state’s coastline and conduct reconnaissance. In July a memorial to the ATG was dedicated in Bethel. The statue stands watch outside the Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Broadband comes online to more Y-K communities Broadband service was launched by United Utilities Inc. in 16 more Yukon-Kuskokwim and Bristol Bay communities earlier this month, according to Alaska Business Monthly. Akiachak, Akiak, Atmautluak, Chevak, Hooper Bay, Kasigluk, Kwethluk, Marshall, Mekoryuk, Napakiak, Napaskiak, Nunapitchuk, Oscarville, Pilot Station, Russian Mission and Scammon Bay went online this month. United Utilities Inc. now has implemented the internet service to 40 Western Alaska communities. The company plans to add 25 communities to those served. Information is available at www.gci.com/TERRA. Renovation loan approved for building in Hooper Bay A $1.1 million loan to Sea Lion Corporation of Hooper Bay for ■ See VEEP, Page 6 Send your announcements and news tips 8 54159 00003 to editor@TheTundraDrums.com 5 ■ See On the Y-K Delta, Page 2 Page 2 • October 18, 2012 • The Tundra Drums On the Y-K Delta From Page 1 a building renovation project was approved earlier this month by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). The renovation is on the building that houses the Hooper Bay post office, Alaska court and GCI. The purpose of this loan is for term financing of a 6,390 square foot building located in Hooper Bay and leased to the United States Postal Service, the State of Alaska Court System and GCI. This project, which included renovations to creates space for a new court house, creates 15 construction jobs and five permanent positions. Network glitch halts flights on the morning of Oct. 8, according to alaskadispatch.com. Two fiber network cables from provider Sprint were severed about 7:30 a.m., according to Associated Press, and the airline was unable to digitally check in customers. In Seattle, a manual check in procedure was quickly implemented, though it was slow and delayed flights. By 12:45 p.m. the computer systems were back online. Youth shot in Pilot Station identified Alaska State Troopers have identified Spencer Polty as the Pilot Station youth killed Sept. 28. Polty was shot by another youth while the two boys were having an argument. Polty was taken to the Pilot Station Health Clinic where CPR was performed, but the boy succumbed to the injuries. Flying on Alaska Airlines came to a halt when the cable to computer systems was cut Opinion & Ideas Guttenberg is one of the state’s best legislators Dear Editor, Representative David Guttenberg and I have served together for 10 years and I have known him for longer. I have worked directly with Representative Guttenberg every day — he served as Whip for four years and now has been on the finance committee for two years. David is one of the best legislators in the state. Intelligent, compassionate and focused, David brings an understanding not only of the process, but of people. Often legislators will be good at one or the other — David has both. David has been a very effective legislator for Fairbanks and Interior Alaska. His amendments and floor speeches have made a tangible impact on important issues from oil taxes to gasline bills to education and health care. His work for veterans, parks and schools is well established and respected. Unlike many, David is not out to seek praise or a lot of press. He’s willing to do the work outside the spotlight with legislators from both parties to advance ideas that help Fairbanks, the Interior and all of Alaska. I also want to mention that David is a committed friend and family person. There are many days where I seek David out for his good advice and strong character. He is there when you need him most. I have heard that Representative Gut- Letters to the Editor tenberg’s opponent is using negative campaigning against him, trying to paint a different picture. I hope that people will look at David’s record, and call him or me if they have any questions. Fairbanks and Western Alaska need strong, caring, intelligent representation. David Guttenberg is all that and more. Thank you for this opportunity to write. Sincerely, — Representative Beth Kerttula, House Democratic Leader Alan Dick stood up for village veterinarian My name is Gerald Riley, I am an Athabaskan elder from Nenana and I’m endorsing Alan Dick for our District 38 Representative. I like the fact that he’s a village man who knows, lives and values our subsistence lifestyle. And will protect it. The main reason I support Alan is because he’s the only legislator who stood up for us when the state let city competitors harass our village veterinarian because they didn’t like his lower prices. After continued requests for help by many people, Alan was the only one who responded and did something to get the people help. I appreciate that. I support Alan Dick because he’s the only one who took the initiative to return calls or show any interest in promoting good health for people and animals. I feel that he will continue to work towards listening to the people whereever they’re from. Please join me in voting for Alan Dick on Nov. 6. — Gerald Riley, Nenana Thank you This past summer, I was at fish camp with my husband and there was an emergency with my family back in New York. I would like to thank everyone at Grant Aviation, Era Aviation, the Alaska State Troopers, the tenders and fishermen and women, and our family and friends for trying to send us word to call home. I would like to especially thank J. R. Beans who was able to make contact with us. Quyana. — Maryanne Andrew Thank you Alakanuk Community: We want to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for the support and generosity that was offered after the devastating fire at Mom’s house, Angela Smith. From the store workers and neighbors who first arrived at the scene, to all of those that came to comfort, we want to say thank you. We may not name all the people to recognize who have made such an impact on our lives since the afternoon of Sept. 12, but we want every one of you to know how appreciative we are for all you have done during this difficult time. We would like to thank all of the people who helped to fight the fire. The bravery you demonstrated that day will not be forgotten. You are a fearless group of people who went above and beyond to help our community, and will not go unnoticed. To the Alakanuk Tribe, Alakanuk Native Corporation, City of Alakanuk, YDFDA including Peter’s Woodworking Shop, Kwikpak Fisheries, Ridge Contractors, all the local businesses and individuals involved in helping during this difficult time, we extend our utmost thanks. To all the local churches, our families, friends and relatives, who always assist in times of need, thank you. And to every person, from the people who brought food to the ones who came to sing, we truly appreciate your generosity. One thing that is always certain in our lives is change. On the night of Sept. 12, we endured a dramatic altering in our lives, but because of the wonderful community we live in, we were able to pick ourselves up and move forward. It takes time to heal after such an event, but we are standing and moving on thanks to the support, generosity and love the community has offered. — The Smith, Cook and Sergie Family, Deb Alstrom Corrections Senator Cathy Giessel’s name was misspelled in the op-ed column published in the Oct. 4 edition of The Drums. Speak your piece in a letter to the editor. editor@TheTundraDrums.com Deadlines Publishing the news of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta since 1974 E-mail publisher@TheTundraDrums.com Phone 224-4888 (Seward) Mail The Tundra Drums P.O. 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No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the express permission of the publisher. © 2012 The Tundra Drums All rights reserved The Tundra Drums • October 18, 2012 • Page 3 Alaska, Yukon will work together to develop mining industry training Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Under a Memorandum of Agreement signed last week, Alaska and Yukon will cooperate on training opportunities for jobs in the mining industry. Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Dianne Blumer and University of Alaska Associate Vice President of Workforce Programs Fred Villa represented Alaska. Yukon Minister of Education Scott Kent and President of Yukon College Karen Barnes represented Yukon. “Alaska and Yukon have some very similar workforce needs. With this agreement, we can work together to coordinate and develop world-class training to fill these needs,” said Commissioner Blumer. “Both the University of Alaska and Yukon College have specialized mine training programs that can benefit from coordination.” The Alaska Department of Labor’s latest industry forecast indicates the state will add almost 500 jobs in mining and support activities by 2020, and will need to fill hundreds more to replace workers who retire or change occupations. The agreement is an outcome of the Alaska-Yukon Intergovernmental Relations Accord signed by Governor Sean Parnell and Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski in June, which focuses on promoting beneficial job training, energy production and economic development. “There is mutual benefit for Yukon and Alaska to share mining-related educational programming and information,” Education Minister Kent said. “This Memorandum of Agreement provides an opportunity for further cooperation in the pursuit of our similar needs and interests.” New Arrivals Qetuna Peter Imgalrea Qetuna Peter Imgalrea, Cupik name Apaluuyuk, was born at Alaska Native Medical Center on Aug. 21, 2012 at 1:56 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Peter’s parents are Alvina Atcherian and Kris Imgalrea of Chevak. Peter’s siblings are Latrell, Michelle, Krissy and Aden. Every year the Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety chooses a theme for Fire Prevention Month (October) in Alaska. The purpose of the theme is to put a special focus on fire prevention efforts relating to the current fire problem in the Alaska. The theme for 2012, “Fire Prevention is Everyone’s Responsibility,” emphasizes the need for all Alaskans to focus on fire safe behavior especially in and around their home. Eighteen Alaskans have tragically lost their lives in fires so far this year. All but one of these fatal fires occurred in residential structures. Fire safe behavior could have prevented these senseless deaths. Working smoke alarms, practicing fire escape plans, crawling low in smoke and installing residential fire suppression sprinklers are all great ways to protect Alaskans from injury or death in a fire. These tips (secondary prevention) protect Alaskans after a fire starts. Practicing primary fire prevention can keep a devastating fire from starting in the first place. Keep your home fire safe by following these primary prevention tips: • Watch What You Heat — Don’t leave cooking unattended. • Heaters Need Space — Keep combustibles at least 36 inches from heaters. • Matches and Lighters Are Tools Not Toys — Keep matches and lighters locked up out of children’s reach. • Candle With Care — Don’t leave candles unattended, consider battery powered candles. • Don’t Overload Your Outlets — Use fire safe surge protectors, extension cords are for temporary use only, heaters and kitchen appliances should not be plugged into extension cords. • Alcohol and Fire Don’t Mix — Cooking and smoking under the influence of alcohol or drugs are leading causes of fire fatalities in Alaska. Alaska State Fire Marshal Kelly Nicolello adds, “Fire safe behavior can keep a fire from starting. Working smoke alarms, planning and practicing your fire escape plan and adding residential fire suppression sprinklers can ensure your family’s safety from a fire.” For information contact 907-746-5062 or mahlon.greene@alaska.gov. DAVID State GUTTENBERG House District 38 LYMAN HOFFMAN State Senate District S • Pro Tribal Government • Pro Subsistence • Support Affordable Energy for you and your family Aldrick Gage Moses was born Sept. 25, 2012 at 6:09 a.m. at Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation. He weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Aldrick’s parents are April Alstrom and Eric Moses, and his siblings are Patience, Haley and Aidan. Election From Page 1 734877 Mahlon Greene Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety Vote Aldrick Gage Moses quirements. Proposition 1 passed with 160 yes votes and 117 no votes. Only 7.5 percent of Bethel’s registered voters bothered to cast ballots on Oct. 2. 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Calista continues to fulfill its ANCSA obligations in a variety of ways. Since inception, shareholder dividends and distributions have totaled more than $17.4 million. Of that amount, more than $1.8 million has been provided in the form of special elder distributions, which was voted on and approved as an advisory resolution at the 2007 annual meeting of shareholders. More than 46 percent of the total distributions have taken place in the last two years alone. Calista is also fulfilling its commitment to educating future leaders, and more than $3.2 million in scholarships has been provided to shareholders and descendants since inception. The scholarships from the last two years accounts for more than 20 percent of that total. Additionally, the number of interns within Calista and its families of companies has grown significantly. In 2007, there were two interns but this year 14 interns received valuable on-the-job experience within Calista and its subsidiaries. You are invited to the Installation of Dwayne W. McConnell As Judge of the Superior Court State of Alaska Court System Friday Nov. 2, 2012, at 3:30 p.m. Court Room #5, Bethel Trial Court Reception immediately folowing in the jury assembly room XXXX | For The LOG Calista programs put interns into businesses, like these at Yulista Aviation, to get hands-on experience in various fields of endeavor. My choice… My reason! LAW OFFICES OF DAVID HENDERSON ➤ Serious personal injuries " I'm tobacco free because cigarettes are too expensive to buy every day." — Jeremy Osborne ➤ Criminal defense FREE initial consultation Phone: 907-543-7891 Toll Free: 1-866-543-7891 The Tundra Drums • October 18, 2012 • Page 5 New Alakanuk Airport opens The Alakanuk community gathers Sept. 28 for the official opening of the new airport. 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The current call is for adaptive solutions. AISES’ partnerships with Native communities, corporations and government agencies will facilitate frank and provocative exchanges. Highlights are outlined below, and extensive information can be found online at www.aises.org/nationalconference. • Learning Opportunities • Career Opportunities • Cultural and Social Events • Celebrations Founded in 1977, AISES is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to substantially increase the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in science, technology, engineering and math fields. AISES employs a “full circle of support” model that begins with pre-college programs, progresses into collegiate life, and then into the professional years of members into retirement. It serves an extensive membership network of over 2,900 active members, 13,000 alumni, 1040 Sequoyah (lifetime) Fellows, 173 College Chapters, and 200 Pre-College Affiliates - with over 200 Native Nations represented in all. Information is available at the AISES website: www.aises.org. VEEP From Page 1 installing LED bulbs. “These are really effective and relatively inexpensive changes,” said Zemanek. Communities will see a mixture when it comes to savings, some will be realized right away, while others will be over time. Zemanek estimates about 58,000 gallons of fuel and around $750,000 have been saved in the last year thanks to the program. Monetary and energy savings are the goal but the program also provides additional benefits. “After one audit an elderly lady in a tribal office said, ‘It’s so nice to come to work and be warm,’ that was the best feeling,” said Zemanek. VEEP hopes to continue to secure grants to keep the program going but through education, training and outside funding communities can keep the program going without VEEP. Hundreds have buildings have been assessed and even if a building doesn’t undergo upgrades through VEEP, communities have a list of the recommended changes that can be made in the future. To review a list of programs/resources that provide energy efficiency upgrades visit www.akenergyefficiency.org. Above: The old boiler at Kipnuk City Hall sits unused after it quit functioning. The city had resorted to using expensive electic heat in the building. Below: The new boiler, put into place by VEEP, now heats the building at much lower cost. Re-Elect Hoffman Re-Elect Lyman Lyman Hoffman Re-Elect Lyman Hoffman &&David Guttenberg David Guttenberg & David Guttenberg Your forSenate Senate District YourDemocratic Democratic Candidates Candidates for District S S & District3838 & House House District Your Democratic Candidates for Senate District S AA Long Standing Up38 ForAll AllAlaskans Alaskans LongHistory History&of ofHouse Standing Up For District NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, November 6, 2012 A Long History of Standing Up For All Alaskans Polling Places Will Be Open From 7:00am to 8:00pm Candidate Races on Ballot United States President/Vice President United States Representative State Senate (Districts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, Q, R, S, T) State House (All 40 House Districts) Judicial Retention Measures Appearing on the Ballot Bonding Proposition A: State General Obligation Transportation Project Bonds $453,499,200 Ballot Measure 1: Constitutional Convention Question If you need language or other assistance while voting, you may ask an election board member or bring a person of your choice to assist you as long as that person is not a candidate, your employer, agent of your employer, or an agent of a union you belong to. 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AO-13-3077 Pub: Oct. 18 & Nov. 1, 2012 The Tundra Drums • October 18, 2012 • Page 7 ‘Day in Our Bay’ shows at film festivals across U.S. Bristol Bay Native Corporation As a short film documenting a day in the lives of Alaska Natives in the Bristol Bay region is touring film festivals this fall. Bristol Bay shareholders are traveling with the 15-minute movie serving as ambassadors to share their experiences with festival audiences and to rub shoulders with other filmmakers. “Day in Our Bay” is scheduled to show at film festivals presented by the United Nations Association, National Geographic and the Society for Visual Anthropology, among others. “Day in Our Bay” premiered at the Anchorage International Film Festival to a sold-out crowd in December. Since then, the film has screened at numerous film festivals, sharing stories of life in Bristol Bay and allowing film enthusiasts across the country to view aspects of Alaska Native culture and traditions. The film was funded by Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC), the Alaska Native regional corporation for the Bristol Bay region, in honor of its 40th anniversary. Bristol Bay ambassadors are some of the shareholders whose submitted creative work appears in the film. They, along with BBNC representatives, will attend the screenings, and are scheduled to sit in on Q&A and panel discussions at select venues. Alannah Hurley and Petla Noden, both of Dillingham, are among the first to travel with the film. Alannah’s video showed Native dance, plus interviews with others about life in the region. Petla provided the music and vocals heard in the film. Petla attended the Port Townsend Film Festival Sept. 21-23. Alannah and BBNC’s Andria Agli attended the All Roads Film Festival, presented by National Geographic, held Sept. 27-30 in Washington, D.C. “We are thrilled to provide shareholders the opportunity to attend these premiere film festivals,” said Agli, BBNC director of shareholder and corporation relations. “Ambassadors for the region can help people better understand the importance of our maintaining our traditional lifestyle, and why we work to pass that knowledge to future generations.” In addition to helping spread the word about Bristol Bay to the nation, the shareholders also are sending word about the festivals back home. During the festivals, “Day in Our Bay” social media outlets will provide updates on their activities, posting festival updates and photos several times a day. About “Day in Our Bay” “Day in Our Bay” is a collaborative digital storytelling project created in honor of BBNC’s 40th anniversary. One hundred and fifty-eight shareholders in 14 communities received video cameras to participate in a region-wide shoot on Oct. 15, 2011. With the help of 11 video mentors, participants spent the day filming various aspects of their lives in the Bristol Bay region. The footage was then compiled into a short documentary. “Day in Our Bay” was produced by BBNC, with project coordination and development support from the Creative Services division of Bristol Industries, LLC. Go to www.dayinourbay. org to find more information, see a press kit with high-resolution photos or watch the entire film. Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) is a responsible Alaska Native investment corporation dedicated to the mission of “Enriching Our Native Way of Life.” Established through the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA), BBNC works to ensure the continuation of the life and culture of its over 9,000 shareholders – the Eskimo, Indian and Aleut Natives of Southwest Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. More information about BBNC can be found at www.bbnc.net. 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A letter went out two weeks ago from Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell inviting stakeholders to a two-day symposium in Anchorage later this month titled “Understanding Abundance and Productivity Trends of Chinook salmon in Alaska.” The stated goal is “to increase understanding and develop the most complete research plan possible.” A draft analysis by a newly appointed fisheries research team represents initial efforts by the state to better understanding the causes for chinook declines. The report, titled “Alaska Chinook Salmon Knowledge Gaps and Needs,” says that from Sea, which straddles Norway and Russia. Cod stocks there are considered the largest in the world and next year’s quota is set at a record one million metric tons, or 2.2 billion pounds! Adding to that will be another 56 million pounds from the North Sea, where cod stocks have been on an upward swing for six years. The increasing numbers of cod fish from those waters have already pulled Europe from Alaska’s fish market and put a downward press on dock prices to between 30-35 cents a pound, down about a dime. Alaska fishermen get a double whammy because most of the cod they’re pulling aboard are smaller sized; European fishermen have the same complaint, according to the Joint Norwegian/Russian Fisheries Commission. Researchers believe cod could get even smaller because of rising sea temperatures. University of British Columbia fish scientists studied 600 species of fish across the world’s oceans. “This is the first study that looks at the changes in the maximum body size of fish on a global scale,” said William Cheung, co-author of the study. Using computer modeling, the scientists concluded that fish sizes could shrink by 14 to 24 per cent over the next 40 years. Cheung explained that as water warms, cold-blooded fish will see an increase in their body temperature, which speeds up their metabolism. While the demand for oxygen increases as fish grow, their ability to obtain it slows down and triggers a stop to their growth. Lost pots sought — Skipper Oystein Lone of the Catcher/Processor Pacific Sounder has decided to do something about the high number crab pots lost under the record ice pack during last winter’s snow crab fishery. It’s estimated that 800 pots were lost valued at over $1 million. Lone has set up an email address where any vessels fishing in the Bering Sea can report the ADF&G tag number and position of lost crab pots they come across. Lists of pot sightings and locations will be posted at the ADF&G office in Dutch Harbor. That way other crab boats can pick up the pots as they pass through an area, or boat owners can find out where they are and retrieve them. It also provides an opportunity for catcher processors and longliners to help recover the gear, said Lone. Gear information can be sent to lostcrabpots@gmail.com. actions that could be taken to 1994 through 2011, chinook lessen the hardships.” catches have decreased 7 While there are hundreds percent for subsistence users, of individual chinook salmon 40 percent for commercial stocks throughout Alaska, the fishermen and 12 percent research team recommends for sport users. Chinook that ADF&G establish a suite salmon make up only about of “indicator stocks” that will 1 percent of Alaska’s annual “provide an ongoing index commercial catch. of statewide chinook salmon The analysis states that the productivity and abundances Alaska-wide downturns in Fish trends across a diversity of abundance of chinook “has Factor drainage types and size reprecreated social and economic senting a wide range of ecologihardships” in many regions Laine Welch cal and genetic attributes from and that “there is a signifiFor The Tundra Drums Southeast to Arctic waters.” cant need for ADF&G to betThe team has selected stocks ter characterize and underfrom 12 rivers: Unuk, Stikine, stand changing productivity Taku, Chilkat, Copper, Susitna, Kenai, and abundance across the state to identify Karluk, Chignik, Nushagak, Kuskokwim and Yukon. The report also accounts for bycatch in groundfish fisheries and says the average number taken in the Bering Sea from 2008 to 2011 has been about 19,000 Chinook. In the Gulf of Alaska, bycatch takes peaked in 2010 at nearly 55,000 king salmon — the North Pacific Council adopted a hard cap of 25,000 kings in 2011. The registration form for the chinook symposium asks for input in planning the event, and what questions should be considered in three sessions that cover chinook stock assessments in Alaska, ecology and stock assessments in the marine environment, and the role of hatchery production and research in addressing observed trends. The two day event will be streamed on the web. The chinook symposium is set for Oct. 22-23 at the Egan Convention Center in Anchorage. 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Sanchez said a lack of water as the pumps failed to operate gave the fire enough time to flare up. He said that at that point the fire department pulled back and reorganized to concentrate on saving the deck area where fuel was stored. An observer commented that the blaze seemed under control at one point, but as the water supply ran low the fire started up again. Although explosions were averted, the boat burned nearly to the water line. Sanchez said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Unlike the other two Fire Prevention Week blazes, no one was hurt this morning. Last year’s Fire Prevention Week le e e R was set off by the burning of Faulkner’s apartments. One woman died in that fire, and during Fire Prevention week in 1975, a fire gutted a trailer killing two people. Escapees Back in Jail — Two men who escaped from the Bethel jail turned themselves in last weekend. Rudy One and Robert Mark were brought back to the Bethel jail Saturday — exactly two weeks after they left that facility through an open back door. The two men were picked up in Upper Kalskag by Alaska State Troopers, after saying they were ready to come in, and asking that the Troopers be called. The pair, whom Troopers had earlier characterized as dangerous, reportedly offered no resistance to the arresting officers, and indicated they were tired of traveling, according to Corporal David Jenkins. They apparently left Bethel by boat in the early morning hours of Sept. 24. Jenkins said they also had gone some distance on foot. Escape charges against the men are being filed, and an investigation is now underway into an assortment of larcenies that may have been committed by their flight from the law. Two boats and motors and a canoe allegedly used during the escape have already been returned to their owners. Still in question are shotguns, a rifle, ammunition and cooking equipment, that the men allegedly used. Case of Corroded Honeybucket — Now that the Bethel jail’s two recent escapees are By the time the new contract was signed with the state and the jail was re-opened, the new honeybuckets still hadn’t arrived. Jailors were forced to leave the dormitory door open so that inmates could get to the bathroom. It was therefore possible for Rudy One and Robert Mack to get to the rear of the building and force their way out the back door. The irony of the story, as Winjum related it, was that the new honeybuckets arrived just two days after the inmates had made good their escape. The chief advises that the new honeybuckets are in place and the city jail is once again safely behind bars, Corey Flintoff of KYUK asked Police Chief John Winjum what has been done to prevent escapes in the future. 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Sincerely, Moses Paukan St. Mary’s www.davidguttenberg.org i’d appreciate your vote on november 6 Paid for by David Guttenberg for State House PO Box 80731 • Fairbanks, AK 99708 Standing up for Alaska Page 10 • October 18, 2012 • The Tundra Drums Tundra Send your announcements and news tips to editor @ TheTundraDrums.com Puzzles MOVIE VILLAINS ACROSS 1. Still no cure for these 6. Grandmother in Britain 9. Soothing plant gel 13. Copycat’s behavior 14. Yoko ___ 15. Fill with high spirits 16. Edible seaweed 17. Stir or fuss 18. Rock bottom 19. *Unstoppable hitman in “No Country for Old Men” 21. *Wilkes and Ratched, e.g. 23. 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The Tundra Drums editor@TheTundraDrums.com 907-224-4888 Puzzle Solutions The Tundra Drums • October 18, 2012 • Page 11 Turn Back the Pages From Page 9 once again secure. Subsistence According to a Villager (editorial) — While subsistence is easily described to mean in which a Native is making a living without much change from historical time, the legal body cannot define it from the point of view of technology. Most arguments found in articles, newspapers, and legal briefs never made a parallel description of subsistence to industrial goods-gathering society. I would like to clarify this in my defense of subsistence. I am a hardcore villager, and have always been. I am without an institutional description of subsistence, and am very much subjected to subsistence as well as the rest of the Natives across the board. It must be very clear, however, that when a Native testifies, he proves how he gathers food to survive, and that he gathers food without the use of major technology, or at minimum. Because of such absence of total over-all use of such technology to gather food up to this time, legal minds have no take-off point to measure and define subsistence. Sub- sistence has been too often identified with our culture, and that there is no separation between the two. From my view, subsistence is very much an inseparable method for us to survive, or to make a living. Safety Seminars to Be Held This Fall — A series of Saturday Safety Seminars have been planned for this fall by the Division of Health Sciences of KCC. Those workshops, which will start at 9 a.m. and run right through Saturday to 5 p.m. are designed to help you become aware of some of the hazards that you could meet in different areas of your activity. Whether you are a snow-goer, a hunter, a teacher, a nurse, a housewife or a student, you can learn at those seminars how to avoid or prevent accidents or how to deal effectively with emergencies when they arise. The first workshop will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 and will be devoted to snowmobile and hunting safety. It will include demonstrations on first-aid, survival techniques, emergency repairs and other topics including gun safety. Whether you ride a snow machine regularly or only occasionally, you should make it a point to spend that Saturday with us. So many avoidable accidents take place each year. 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The Calista Corporation Board of Directors has adopted a distribution/dividend policy regarding this Fund. • Build shareholder hire/descendant hire programs. • Promote land and natural resource exploration of Calista subsurface lands. • Expand revenues in all companies and joint-ventures we own. • Increase assets of Calista. • Increase shareholders equity. • Increase contracts with the federal government using our 8 SBA 8(a) licensed companies. • Work with management to reduce legal costs. • Contribute to Calista Elders Council/Calista Heritage Foundation. • Promote the Calista Scholarship Fund to educate shareholders and their descendants to prepare them for leadership positions in the region. • Maintain a positive attitude toward Calista and our shareholders. “Positive attitude brings positive results” is the attitude we promote on a daily basis. 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