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Traditional Native Family Values A NNUAL A FN C ONVENTION October 24-26, 2013 • Fairbanks

We Are Our Ancestors Elders & Youth Conference celebrates 30 years Full schedule of events, see pages 16-17 Special publication inside: 2013 Fairbanks Industry Update Forum

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By Elwood Brehmer Alaska Journal of Commerce

The Alaska Federation of Natives Convention is back in Fairbanks. It will be the first time since 2010 that the annual Alaska Native gathering will be held in the Golden Heart City and just the fourth time overall. AFN President Julie Kitka said the organization’s leaders are looking forward to what Fairbanks has to offer. “AFN is very excited to be back in Fairbanks. The AFN Convention in Fairbanks is very different than in Anchorage,” Kitka wrote in an email to the

Journal. “Our delegates tell us that they really like the warmth of the community and the ease of access for Interior tribes to participate in greater numbers.” The AFN Convention will be held at the Carlson Center in Downtown Fairbanks Oct. 24-26. Its theme for 2013 is “Traditional Native Family Values.” As it has been for several years, the 30th annual First Alaskans Elders and Youth Conference will precede the convention Oct. 21-23. The Elders and Youth Conference’s theme is “We Are Our Ancestors.”

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JUNEAU — No one from Alaska has enrolled in the new health care exchange, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski wants weekly updates on future enrollments. Glitches have been reported since the exchanges went live Oct. 1. Exchanges are online marketplaces where individuals can browse for insurance, to be in compliance with the federal health care law. Alaska let the federal government set up an exchange for the state. In a letter Oct. 14 to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Murkowski, R-Alaska, said no one in Alaska has been able to sign up. “This system that cost more than $400 million, took three years to build, and was billed as a onestop shop for individuals seeking health insurance is not working as advertised,” Murkowski wrote. “In its first two weeks of operation, I am told that no one was able to enroll in the Alaska Exchange.” Enroll Alaska chief operating officer Tyann Boling confirmed that no one has enrolled as of late last week. “Now things are looking a little bit better this week,” she said. “It’s not for sure we’ve enrolled anybody yet, but things seems to be functioning a little bit better, but as of last week, we had not known of one person that had enrolled in the state of Alaska.” Enroll Alaska receives commissions from insurance companies offering plans on the Alaska marketplace. Two companies, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Moda Health, are offering plans for Alaskans. Murkowski requested weekly updates from the department on the number of Alaskans who attempt to enroll using the exchange and the number who are successful in doing so. — Associated Press

Kensington output up 25 percent Gold production at the Kensington gold mine near Juneau was up 25 percent in the third quarter, according to

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Spc. Alfred Smith of Wasilla, left, introduces his son Skyler, nine months, to Staff Sgt. Wayne Chaput of Juneau, right, and his daughter Sarah, 4, prior to a deployment departure ceremony for 53 Alaska Army National Guardsmen in the 761st Military Police Battalion Oct. 14 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. The soldiers will travel to Fort Bliss, Texas, for final pre-mobilization training, joining 30 Guardsmen who left Alaska in September. The unit will then serve at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of Joint Task Force Guantanamo Joint Detention Group.

mine’s owner Coeur Mining Inc. Kensington’s third quarter output was more than 29,000 ounces, compared with 23,100 ounces of gold in the second quarter of this year. It also marks the highest quarterly output for the mine over the past year, according to Coeur. Overall, Chicago-based Coeur’s gold production increased five percent for the third quarter of 2013, an increase primarily due to Kensington’s output as its other mines around the world remained production-steady, the company said. The Kensington mine is on pace to meet its 2013 outlook, Coeur said, of 108,000-112,000 ounces produced for the year. Through the third quarter the mine had produced roughly 77,000 ounces of gold. — Elwood Brehmer

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AMHS 2014 summer schedule available The Alaska Marine Highway System released its 2014 summer ferry schedule Oct. 14. “Our goal each year is to release the summer schedule as early as possible. By doing so, Alaskans will have more time to plan their travel and visitors traveling to Alaska during the busy summer months may book their travel well in advance,” AMHS General Manager Capt. John Falvey said in a release. According to AMHS spokeswoman Danielle Adkins, nonresidents make up about 32 percent

of average annual passenger traffic on the 11 state ferries. Every year the release of the upcoming summer schedule is contingent upon a public comment period, typically held in August and September. The comment period gives communities and individuals a chance to review the proposed schedule and notify the system of significant community events that may necessitate a change to the schedule, according to AMHS. The system said it earned record-high revenues of more than $53 million in the 2013 fiscal year for the second consecutive year without increasing fares. The revenue was generated by a growth in ridership and paid for 30.7 perSee Bulletin, Page 38

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Movers & Shakers Sealaska announced the retirement of President and CEO Chris E. McNeil Jr. McNeil served as president and CEO for the past 12 years, and will retire within the next nine months, after a successor has been selected by Sealaska’s board of directors. McNeil will continue to lead Sealaska as its president and CEO throughout the recruitment and hiring of a new chief executive officer. Sealaska is the regional Native institution for Southeast Alaska formed in 1972 pursuant to the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. It represents more than 21,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian tribal member shareholders. Prior to becoming chief executive in 2001, McNeil served as a member of Sealaska’s board of directors and as the company’s corporate secretary and executive vice president and general counsel. When McNeil was elected as CEO in 2001, Sealaska’s operations were in a difficult position. He turned around those operations, and significantly increased Sealaska’s shareholder’s equity and its permanent fund. In addition, he successfully led the enrollment of shareholder descendants and conveyance of additional shares for Elders to fruition, and brought the initially contentious Sealaska’s land bill to a point to where all major interest groups support the proposed legislation. McNeil is Tlingit and a member of the Nisga’a Nation. He is Eagle Dakl’aweidí (Killer Whale) House and his Tlingit name is Shaakakóoni. He and his wife Mary have two grown children, and two young grandchildren. UIC shareholder Nagruk Harcharek, has been named UMIAQ science logistics manager, a Barrow based position. Harcharek will oversee field operations in support of research activities in and near Barrow. Growing up in Barrow, Nagruk actively participated in spring whaling preparations and hunts and has over 20 years of experience observing weather and ice conditions along with 15 years of experience captaining ocean and river vessels around the greater Barrow area. Harcharek’s professional experience includes more than four years as a pilot for Ryan Air transporting cargo in Northwest Alaska and most recently serving as assistant camp instructor for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Barrow developing and conducting camp operations and helping incorporate Inupiaq subsistence knowledge and safety procedures into daily instruction. Harcharek earned his bachelor’s degree in aeronautical science in 2009 from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and his Associate of Science Degree in Small Vessel Fabrication and Repair in 2006 from Honolulu Community College.

Rasmuson Foundation announced the addition of three new staff members and a new intern. Emily Bass has returned to Rasmuson Founda- Bass tion as a program assistant. Bass interned with the Foundation in 2011-12 and now joins the staff to focus on Recover Bokar Alaska, a statewide collaboration to reduce the negative impacts of alcohol. Bass brings 25 years of experience in the Maria-Mateo nonprofit sector, including grant writing and development work for Alaska nonprofits. Emily Bokar has joined Rasmuson Foundation as a communications associate. Bokar worked for President Barack Obama for five years, first as his senior scheduler in the U.S. Senate. She was an early member of the president’s web team during his first presidential election and

returned to Washington to join his transition team and work on technology initiatives for the new administration. Bokar has a degree in public policy and social change with a concentration in technology from Bentley University. Claudia Maria-Mateo has joined the staff as an administrative assistant overseeing front desk operations. Maria-Mateo most recently worked for the U.S. Air Force and served as a program manager and board member for a nonprofit organization that assisted military members and their families. Maria-Mateo has a degree in organizational management with a concentration in security from the University of Phoenix. Ron Wilmot is a new program intern as he pursues a master’s degree in social work at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Wilmot works at North Star Behavioral Hospital as a direct-care staff with emotionally troubled teens and plans to work in clinical therapy. Wilmot worked as a journalist for the Anchorage Daily News and Juneau Empire. He holds adegree in psychology from

the University of Oregon and is a life-long Alaskan. Wells Fargo, the nation’s second largest private student lender, presented $1,000 checks to Anchorage high school students Tyler Anderson (now attending college in Rochester, New York), Kyle Cooper and Marley Luke as winners of the company’s CollegeSTEPS sweepstakes. Wells Fargo awarded $520,000 in the form of $1,000 cash prizes to 520 students across the country to help pay for college expenses. The sweepstakes is part of the company’s College STEPS program, which provides free college planning and money management tips for high school and college students and parents, including how to find scholarships, apply for financial aid, make campus visits, save and budget, and manage student loans. Col. Keith Mallard was named acting commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. Mallard currently heads

the Division of Alaska State Troopers. He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Joe Masters. Mallard has served with the Department of Public Safety for 16 years. He has held several positions, including Special Emergency Reaction Team operator, field training officer, and the Alaska State Trooper’s first dual purpose canine handler. In 2005, Mallard transferred into the Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement as the deputy commander. In 2006, he was promoted to the rank of captain and assigned as the commander of the ABADE, where he served until he was promoted to colonel in December of 2010. Prior to becoming an Alaska State Trooper, Mallard served in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman, and worked as a deputy sheriff in Idaho and a municipal police officer in Alaska. Deadline for Movers & Shakers, Bulletin Board and Calendar press releases is two weeks before publication. Items are published on a space-available basis. For information, contact Andrew Jensen at (907) 275-2165 or by e-mail at editor@ alaskajournal.com.

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BUILDING ALASKA’S

ECONOMY From the Aleutian Islands to the North Slope, our 2013 projects span the state.

LOCATION: Wainwright PROJECT: North Slope Borough Seawall

LOCATION: Kotzebue PROJECT: Runway Construction

LOCATION: Fairbanks PROJECT: Interior Energy Project LOCATION: Galena PROJECT: Galena Roads Project

LOCATION: Seward Peninsula PROJECT: GCI TERRA Northwest

LOCATION: Port MacKenzie PROJECT: Port MacKenzie

Railroad Extension

LOCATION: Anchorage PROJECT: Road Improvement LOCATION: Saint Mary’s PROJECT: Saint Mary’s Native

Corp. Strategic Planning and Financial Management

LOCATION: Juneau PROJECT: Pedestrian Bridge

Replacement, Juneau Federal Building

LOCATION: Calista Region PROJECT: Yukon to Kuskokwim Freight

LOCATION: Newtok PROJECT: Newtok Relocation

and Energy Corridor Plan

LOCATIONS: Aniak PROJECT: Kolmakof (Former)

LOCATION: Kodiak PROJECT: Multi-level Housing

Mercury Mine Cleanup

LOCATION: Donlin Creek PROJECT: Donlin Gold

LOCATIONS: Ketchikan, Tyee Lake, Swan Lake, Petersburg and Wrangell

PROJECT: Southeast Alaska Power Authority

LOCATION: Donlin Creek PROJECT: Donlin Gold LOCATIONS: Akutan and Akum PROJECT: Automated Weather

Observations Services

Camp Services

LOCATION: Kodiak PROJECT: Full Food Services for the

LOCATION: Sitka PROJECT: Blue Lake Hydro Expansion

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Former AG, DNR commissioner Sullivan enters Senate race By Becky Bohrer Associated Press

JUNEAU — Former Natural Resources Commissioner and state Attorney General Dan Sullivan ended months of speculation Oct. 15, officially announcing his bid for U.S. Senate. Sullivan launched his campaign in Anchorage and planned additional stops in Wasilla and Fairbanks. “I have dedicated my life to serving Alaska and America,” he told a few dozen supporters, friends and others at his Anchorage announcement. “I love this state, and I have a passion for helping my fellow Alaskans.” Sullivan is one of at least five Republicans, including Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell and Joe Miller, who have announced plans to run for the seat held by first-term Democrat Mark Begich, who’s seeking re-election. Sullivan said he knows both Treadwell and Miller and intends to stay “very positive.” He said it’s important for the GOP contenders to talk about their vision and records and not tear each other down, which risks the eventual Republican nominee’s chances of winning in November 2014. Lesser-known candidates John Jaramillo and Kathleen Tonn are also running. “The most important thing here is for the Republicans to retake this Senate seat,” he said in an interview with

The Associated Press prior to his announcement. Republicans have seen Begich’s seat as key to their efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. Treadwell’s campaign released a statement welcoming Sullivan to the race. Treadwell referred to Sullivan as “my friend” and referred to himself as the conservative candidate with the experience and credentials to defeat Begich. Sullivan, at his campaign rally, said he has the experience, leadership and “fighting spirit” to get big things done in the Senate. He cast himself as “the fighter” who can beat Begich. The state Democratic Party, meanwhile, branded Sullivan as the “D.C. establishment pick.” Sullivan said his campaign will focus on areas including energy and what he refers to as a “renaissance” in production, pushing back against federal overreach, protecting individual rights, standing up for veterans and fiscal security. He said there are huge opportunities. “But when you look at Washington, it’s clearly broken. Not only is Washington ignoring these opportunities, it undermines them by shutting down responsible resource development in Alaska, by mortgaging our children’s future through trillions in deficits and curtailing our individual rights,” he said in the interview. Sullivan said he has a record of

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Dan Sullivan, right, speaks while announcing a U.S. Senate bid in Anchorage on Oct. 15. On the left is his wife, Julie Fate Sullivan. Dan Sullivan, a former Natural Resources commissioner and Alaska attorney general, is seeking the Republican nomination.

getting things done and bringing different sides together. As an example, he pointed to a settlement he helped broker that ended a long-running dispute over leases to develop the Point Thomson gas fields, which helped clear the way for progress on a major natural gas pipeline project. Sullivan resigned as Natural Resources commissioner last month, a post he was appointed to

in 2010 amid mounting speculation he would run for Senate. Before that, he served as state attorney general and in the administration of President George W. Bush as U.S. assistant secretary of state for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, according to his bio. This summer he deployed to Afghanistan after being recalled to active military duty. Sullivan holds

the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves. He said he plans to travel the state, listening to Alaskans’ concerns and also sharing his ideas. “We can grow our economy,” he said. “With this energy renaissance, we can own the 21st century the way we owned the last century. Enormous opportunities, just not enough people are talking about it.”

Mallott launches bid for gov; Fleener teams with Walker By Becky Bohrer Associated Press

JUNEAU — Byron Mallott sees running for governor, in a way, as part of his journey as an Alaskan. In an interview before launching his gubernatorial bid, Mallott said he initially dismissed suggestions he run. But he says after deliberating, he saw a run as a progression of a life spent in the state. However, the campaign “isn’t about me,” he said. “It’s about the future of our state, the kind of place we can be.” The 70-year-old was born in Yakutat

and once served as mayor there before going to work for then-Gov. Bill Egan as an aide on local-government issues. He briefly served as mayor of Juneau, beginning in 1994, before taking over as executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp., in 1995. His resume also includes time serving as president of the Alaska Federation of Natives and chairman of Sealaska Corp. He currently serves on Sealaska’s board of directors. Mallott officially launched his campaign as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate from Yakutat Oct. 15 and planned a rally for Anchorage Oct. 16. Democratic state

Sens. Hollis French and Bill Wielechowski of Anchorage have both said they’re exploring a run for the seat currently held by Republican Sean Parnell. Lesser-known candidates Gerald L. Heikes and Phil Stoddard also plan to run, Heikes as a Republican and Stoddard as a Democrat. Bill Walker, who finished second to Parnell in 2010 GOP primary, plans to run as an unaffiliated candidate. Mallott supported Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s write-in campaign after her upset in the 2010 GOP primary to tea party-supported Joe Miller. Mallott said over the years he has supported Democratic, Re-

publican and independent candidates and said he was proud to be part of the Murkowski write-in bid, seeing that as a “uniquely Alaskan response to a circumstance that had instantly troubled and even shocked many Alaskans.” For part of his life, he also was not affiliated with a party. But, “my core principles, my core values, my core impulses have been of the progressive kind that I think are most shared by the Democratic party, at least in terms of an institutional focus.” He said he is a Democrat and “will do everything See Elections, Page 10

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Editorial & Opinion

Obama’s era of incivility in America By Susan Stamper Brown Guest commentary

The “new era of civility in politics” called for by President Obama after former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz, was shot, lasted about five Washington minutes. Since then Obama has adopted a scorched earth public policy in an attempt to destroy his political enemies, but sacrificing the Constitution as collateral damage. Consider Obama’s Jan. 12, 2011 words in Tucson: “At a time when our discourse has become so sharply polarized — at a time when we are far too eager to lay the blame for all that ails the world at the feet of those who think differently than we do; it’s important for us to pause for a moment and make sure that we are talking with each other in a way that heals, not a way that wounds.” Fast forward to the Oct. 8, 2013 press conference, when an unhinged Obama used highly inflamed words describing those who think differently as “hostage takers” party to “extortion” and “insanity,” who created “catastrophe” and “chaos.” Rather uncivil

discourse for one who seems to believe he is destined to be the fifth president chiseled out of rock at Mount Rushmore. So what happened between Tucson and Oct. 8? Nothing, really. Liberals by nature are bipolar, switching effortlessly from one issue to the next, depending upon the audience, time of day and what they had for dinner. In Tucson, liberals perceived a tragedy as a chance to promote gun control. At the press conference last week, liberals weren’t getting their way regarding the debt ceiling and seized the opportunity to change focus by demonizing opponents. Why make rational decisions to salvage the nation’s economy when one can sling mud? Think back to the 2012 election. The Obama re-election campaign vilified opponents by circulating a list of top Romney campaign donors they claimed had “less-than-reputable records.” Obama’s political lap dogs responded, and not long after, good people fell victim to IRS audits and intimidation. Similar tactics were used to push back conservative and Tea Party groups. According to Jonathan Alter, author of the book,

“The Promise: President Obama, Year One,” Obama used an extremely vulgar term “teabaggers” (My column is PG-13, so you look it up) to publicly disparage Tea Party activists. The vulgarity went viral and became part of the public discourse regarding the Tea Party, whose only crime so far is having an opinion contrary to the president’s. With tax-exempt status (and their reputations) in limbo, many would-be Romney campaign players were conveniently silenced, hence sending the chilling message: The IRS had Obama’s back and would stab yours if you dared to publicly oppose their guy. Scary stuff. It is reasonable to say that without these Chicago thug tactics, an inept empty suit sporting golf shoes might not be occupying the Oval Office. Wall Street Journal’s James Taranto concurs. Taranto wrote, “We now know that government corruption — namely IRS persecution of dissenters — was a factor in Obama’s re-election. During his second inaugural address, Obama called for an end to political namecalling, but he continues, out of control. His

rancor is contagious and trickles down the ranks, spreading from Pelosi, Reid, Carney and the rest of the lemmings to senior White House adviser Dan Pfeiffer, who recently likened those who disagree to terrorists “with a bomb strapped to their chest.” Former Obama campaign manager and senior White House adviser David Plouffe was no more civil Oct. 10, suggesting opponents are “committing economic treason.” Insane…hostage takers…terrorists… the list goes on. Liberalism’s sewer politics may win a few battles or elections — but will eventually lose the war. Liberalism has failed the world over. And today, with the president’s approval numbers at 37 percent, liberalism is headed south in Obama’s uncivil America. Susan Stamper Brown is an opinion page columnist who writes about politics, the economy and culture. Email Susan at writestamper@gmail.com or her website at susanstamperbrown.com. Her column is distributed exclusively by: Cagle Cartoons Inc., newspaper syndicate.

Salmon harvest valued at $691M; crabbers pay, can’t play

By Laine Welch Fish Factor/For the Journal

As expected, Alaska’s 2013 salmon catch is one for the record books. Early tallies by state fishery managers show that fishermen caught 272 million salmon this summer, smashing the previous record of 221 salmon in 2005. The fishery was powered by a whopping catch of 219 million pinks. In terms of money, the preliminary harvest value of $691 million ranks second to the $724 million of 1988, called an “outlier” season by salmon managers. They also predict that once all postseason bonuses and price adjustments are determined by salmon processors, the 2013 season could be the most valuable salmon harvest in Alaska’s history. Some highlights: For the second year running. Southeast again claims the title for the Alaska region with the highest salmon volumes and overall value. Fishermen caught more than 100 million salmon for the first time ever, valued at nearly $220 million at the Panhandle docks. Prince William Sound fishermen ranked second with a catch of 98 million salmon, valued at $162 million. Both Southeast and PWS had their largest pink salmon harvests at just over 91 million and 89.2 million, respectively. Kodiak was third in terms of salmon catches at nearly 32 million fish, and fourth for value at $62 million. Bristol Bay is still home to Alaska’s most valuable salmon fishery, with Bay sockeyes totaling $138 million at the docks this summer. Here are the average 2013 statewide salmon prices with comparisons to last year: Chinook: $5.31 ($4.01 in 2012); Sockeye: $1.60 ($1.31); Coho: $1.08 ($1.27); Pink: $0.40 ($.48); Chum: $0.52 ($.76).

Crabbers pay, can’t play The Bristol Bay red king crab

fishery begins Oct. 15 but the fleet is likely to miss out on the opener. The government shutdown means no one is on the job to issue the permits for the crabbers to go fishing. “It’s a situation where you not only have harm to the crab fishermen, but also to the processors in the area. Think of the economic impact because you don’t have somebody in an agency who is there to pick up the phone, and sign the piece of paper to issue the harvest limits. Nothing can happen,” fumed Senator Lisa Murkowski in a phone call from her Washington, D.C. office. Speaking of fuming — the bureaucratic delay could cause crabbers to miss critical sales deadlines to Japanese buyers. “Even if they come on line on Friday (Oct. 18), we are going to be cutting it close to getting everything done by the November beginning of the season,” said Jake Jacobsen of the Inter-cooperative Exchange, which represents crabbers who hold over 70 percent of the Bering Sea crab shares. “If it drags on another few days we’ll start chewing our fingernails down to nothing.” Jacobsen said the delay could cost the crab fleet $5 million or more. What is most galling is that the harvesters and processors have already covered the costs for management and enforcement of the Bering Sea crab fisheries. “We paid a three percent user fee, split with the processors, to cover all of this,” said Mike Woodley, skipper of the F/V Atlantico. That is the message Murkowski and Rep. Don Young brought to the Commerce Secretary in a letter last week. “We reminded her that the Bering Sea crab fisheries are funded by a tax on the users’ landings, not by the government. It’s a situation where it pays for itself, so you don’t need to wait around for a budget,” Murkowski said. The crab user fees added up to $3.2 million last year based on a total harvest value of $262 million,

according to NOAA data. Murkowski and Young have asked the Secretary to intervene and added, “We are aware that other federal agencies have used available balances from prior years to continue essential operations, and we believe such flexibility should be applied to the crab fishery, and in a timely manner.” Meanwhile, the crabbers’ Jacobsen offered this quick solution: “We would be happy to pay NMFS employees 10 times what they would normally make to come in and work for a few days and issue the IFQs.”

Murkowski off the cuff The Senator admitted D.C. is a tough place to be during these days of budget shutdowns and showdowns. “There’s a heck of a lot more talking going on, so that’s positive,” Murkowski said. “It is Republicans who are taking the biggest hit in the polls for the government shutdown across the nation,” I said.

Murkowski agreed, but countered with the unpopularity of Congress as a whole, which Gallup has at 8 percent, the lowest rating in its polling history. “A PPP poll showed we as a Congress have a lower approval rating than dog poop, toenail fungus, cockroaches and the IRS,” the Senator quipped. “We do have a higher rating than Putin and hemorrhoids, and we beat out the Ebola virus and also Charles Manson by a long shot. We also have higher ratings than Honey Boo Boo, but lower ratings than pot holes.” “It’s all so ridiculous,” she sighed. “You have to be able to laugh a little bit. It’s sort of like laughing through your tears.”

Fishermen get healthier Enrollment began this month for the Affordable Care Act, which lets people sign up for health care coverage that fits their budgets and needs. Individuals and families can choose from many options through a Marketplace, regardless

of pre-existing conditions or noncoverage. The Act requires Americans to have coverage by Jan. 1 and provides tax credits for some individuals to help pay for it. Fishermen, who are usually regarded as self-employed or independent contractors, have long fallen through the health care cracks due to the high costs and high risks associated with their profession. Fishing organizations and support businesses also are likely eligible for tax credits under the. ACA, said Mark Vinsel, executive administrator for United Fishermen of Alaska. “I think some of our own UFA member groups are likely to be eligible for tax credits even as nonprofits, as well as other small industry-related businesses, like boat repair, marine services, and many others,” he said. Laine Welch lives in Kodiak. Visit www.alaskafishradio.com or contact msfish@alaska.com for information.

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McConnell, Reid reach deal to increase debt, reopen gov’t WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders announced last-minute agreement Oct. 16 to avert a threatened Treasury default and reopen the government after a partial, 16-day shutdown. Congress raced to pass the measure by day’s end. The Dow Jones industrial average soared on the news that the threat of default was fading, flirting with a 200-point gain in morning trading. “This is a time for reconciliation,” said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of the agreement he had forged with the GOP leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. McConnell said that with the accord, Republicans had sealed a deal to have spending in one area of the budget decline for two years in a row, adding, “we’re not going back.” One prominent tea party lawmaker, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, said he would oppose the plan, but not seek to delay its passage. That was a key concession that signaled a strong possibility that both houses could act by day’s end. That, in turn, would allow President Barack Obama to sign the bill into law ahead of the Oct. 17 deadline that Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew had set for action to raise the $16.7 trillion debt limit. Officials said the proposal called for the Treasury to have authority to continue borrowing through Feb. 7, and the government would reopen through Jan. 15. There was no official comment from the White House, although congressional officials said administration aides had been kept fully informed of the negotiations. In political terms, the final agreement was almost entirely along lines Obama had set when the impasse began last month. Tea party conservatives had initially demanded the defunding of the health care law as the price for providing essential federal funding. Under a strategy set by Obama and Reid, Democrats said they would not negotiate with Republicans in exchange for performing what the White House called basic functions of keeping the government in operation and preventing Treasury from defaulting on its obligations. A long line of polls charted a steep decline in public approval for Republicans in the course of what Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., pronounced a “shameful episode” in the nation’s history. While the emerging deal could well meet resistance from conservatives in the Republican-controlled House, the Democratic Leader, Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, has signaled she will support the plan and her rank and file is expected to vote for it in overwhelming numbers. That raised the possibility that more Democrats than Republicans would back it, potentially causing additional problems for House Speaker John Boehner as he struggles to manage his tea party-heavy majority. Boehner and the House Republican leadership met in a different part of the Capitol to plan their next move. A spokesman, Michael Steel, said afterward that no decision had been made “about how or when a potential Senate agreement could be voted on in the House.”

The developments came one day before the deadline Lew had set for Congress to raise the current $16.7 trillion debt limit. Without action by lawmakers, he said, Treasury could not be certain it had the ability to pay bills as they come due. In addition to raising the debt limit, the proposal would give lawmakers a vote to disapprove the increase. Obama would have the right to veto their opposition, ensuring he would prevail. House and Senate negotiators would be appointed to seek a deficitreduction deal. At the last minute, Reid and McConnell jettisoned a plan to give federal agencies increased flexibility in coping with the effects of across-the-board cuts. Officials said that would be a topic for the negotiations expected to begin shortly. Despite initial Republican demands for the defunding of the health care law often derided as “Obamacare,” the pending agreement makes only one modest change in the program. It requires individuals and families seeking subsidies to purchase coverage to verify their incomes before qualifying. There were some dire warnings from the financial world a day after the Fitch credit rating agency said Oct. 15 it was reviewing its AAA rating on U.S. government debt for possible downgrade. John Chambers, chairman of Standard & Poor’s Sovereign Debt Committee, told “CBS This Morning” on Wednesday that a U.S. government default on its debts would be “much worse than Lehman Brothers,” the investment firm whose 2008 collapse led to the global financial crisis. Aides to Reid and McConnell said the two men had resumed talks, including an Oct. 15 evening conversation, and were hopeful about striking an agreement that could pass both houses. It was expected to mirror a deal the leaders had neared Oct. 14. That agreement was described as extending the debt limit through Feb. 7, immediately reopening the government fully and keeping agencies running until Jan. 15 — leaving lawmakers clashing over the same disputes in the near future. It also set a mid-December deadline for bipartisan budget negotiators to report on efforts to reach compromise on longer-term issues like spending cuts. And it likely would require the Obama administration to certify that it can verify the income of people who qualify for federal subsidies for medical insurance under the 2010 health care law. But that emerging Senate pact was put on hold Oct. 15, an extraordinary day that highlighted how unruly rankand-file House Republicans can be, even when the stakes are high. Facing solid Democratic opposition, Boehner tried in vain to write legislation that would satisfy GOP lawmakers, especially conservatives. Boehner crafted two versions of the bill, but neither made it to a House vote because both faced certain defeat. Working against him was word during the day from the influential group Heritage Action for America that his legislation was not conservative enough — a worrisome threat for many GOP lawmakers whose biggest electoral fears are of

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Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the Senate floor after agreeing to the framework of a deal to avoid default and reopen the government on Capitol Hill on Oct. 16 in Washington.

primary challenges from the right. The last of Boehner’s two bills had the same dates as the emerging Senate plan on the debt limit and shutdown. But it also blocked federal payments for the president, members of Congress and other officials to help pay for their health care coverage. And

it prevented the Obama administration from shifting funds among different accounts — as past Treasury secretaries have done — to let the government keep paying bills briefly after the federal debt limit is reached. Boehner’s inability to produce a bill that could pass his own chamber likely means he will have

to let the House vote on a Senate compromise, even if that means it would pass with strong Democratic and weak GOP support. House Republican leaders have tried to avoid that scenario for fear that it would threaten their leadership, and some Republicans worried openly about that.

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Regulators prepare for open access scallop fishery in ‘14 By Molly Dischner Alaska Journal of Commerce

Alaska’s Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission took a preparatory step for regulating an open access scallop fishery for the 2014 season when it approved a new permit structure Oct. 11. The state’s limited access program, which is vessel-based, is set to expire Dec. 30. Due to concerns about consolidation, the legislature last spring did not pass a bill that would have extended the program. The bill, however, could be passed this spring and apply in time for the July 1, 2014 start of the season. Some of Alaska’s scallop beds straddle the three-mile line that divides state and federal waters, and the two areas are managed in tandem, with both operating under limited entry programs and a single harvest level. CFEC’s new permit structure will require fishery participants to apply for separate state and federal waters interim use permits. Vessels shorter and longer than 80 feet in

length will receive different permits for each area. CFEC Chair Bruce Twomley told Alaska’s Board of Fisheries Oct. 10 that he hoped a bill would pass this spring, so that the work to prepare for an open access fishery was not necessary. If that happens, the regulations in the works now would be nullified, Twomley said. In the meantime, regulators and managers are preparing for the open access fishery. In addition to CFEC’s work, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, or ADFG, is drafting a state waters management plan, which the Board of Fisheries will discuss in January. This is the first time the commission has been charged with taking a limited-access fishery and preparing it for open access, said CFEC Commissioner Ben Brown at the Oct. 11 CFEC meeting. Brown and CFEC Chair Bruce Twomley approved the new permit structure at a commission meeting. No members of the public attended the meeting. CFEC Law Specialist Doug Rickey was also

present and the Journal listened telephonically to the meeting held in Juneau. Twomley said the commission sent out written notice to scallop fishery participants, but did not receive any written comments, either. Twomley said Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, pushed the commission to account for its preparations and get ready for the open-access fishery, which was helpful as it turned out to be more complicated than expected. The fishery has a pre-season registration deadline of April 1, and Twomley said at the Board of Fisheries meeting Oct. 10 that the commission wanted to have regulations in place in November in preparation for that. Under the new structure, federal participants will likely need to carry both the state and federal waters permits, and fill out additional fish tickets to reflect whether scallops were harvested in the state or federal waters, which could make operations more difficult for those participants. According to CFEC, it is un-

known how many vessels will participate in the state waters fishery next year. Twomley described it as “unknown and unknowable” when he addressed the Board of Fisheries about the coming changes. However, when the state fishery was limited, there had been about 13 different participants in the years prior to limitation, Twomley said. Originally, there were 9 state and federal permits once the fishery was limited, but the majority are controlled by a small group of Washington-based partners. Through December 2012, only 5 federal and state permits were still active, and just two vessels operated regularly in state waters. After the CFEC meeting Oct. 11, Twomley said the permit applications will give the state a sense of how many vessels intend to participate in the fishery and prepare to manage it accordingly, including setting appropriately permit fees. Participants in the federal fishery will likely need to apply, and pay, for both state and federal permits, while state-only participants will only be

subject to the state waters cost. Twomley said the permit fees must reflect the expected economic return from holding a permit, and knowing the number of state waters participants will help in setting that fee. For the federal side, the permit fee is based on the last three years of fishery values, but for the state, CFEC needs a new method for developing the fee in the first year, Twomley said. The state permit will likely be less expensive, reflecting the smaller resource available in that area, he added. About 80 percent of the scallop harvest is taken in federal waters. The Board of Fisheries had a brief discussion of scallops when it agreed to consider ADFG’s management plan. A request to do so was submitted as an agenda change request, or ACR, at the board’s Oct. 9 and 10 work session. The management plan will come back before the board at the January meeting in Kodiak. Although the board will not See Scallops, Page 37

Cabela’s likely to use hatchery trout after web campaign By Molly Dischner Alaska Journal of Commerce

The internet campaign opposing a proposal to store live Kenai River trout in an Anchorage fish tank has largely come to an end after the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said the trout would likely come from an Anchorage hatchery. An Oct. 9 post on the AlaskaGuideList blog said that Cabela’s had a permit to take rainbow trout from the Kenai River for a fish tank at their store, calling it “an unprecedented access to our resource.” Cabela’s is a Nebraska-based outdoor retailer with plans to open a South Anchorage store in 2014. On Oct. 11, the blog was updated, and the author said that Cabela’s had “unofficially” informed Fish and Game that they would not harvest the fish from the Kenai. Cabela’s did not respond to a phone call

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looking for comment on the apparent decision not to take fish from the Kenai. ADFG’s Ryan Ragan said Oct. 11 that the department was willing to work with the company to get them hatchery trout. Cabela’s applied for, and received, a Fish Resource Permit, or FRP, from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game that allows the company to harvest fish from the Kenai River or get them from the William Jack Hernandez Hatchery, in Anchorage. An FRP is required for any use of fish, or other aquatic resources, that is not covered in regulation. To get one, an applicant typically files online. Then the permit goes through a review process within the department, or ADFG. Several people review the draft permit, said FRP coordinator Scott Ayers, who works in ADFG’s Division of Sport Fish, and a decision is typically made within 30 days. The Cabela’s permit is good through

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2013, and the company had not yet applied for a 2014 permit at of Oct. 11, Ayers said. An FRP is required to hold the fish after they are caught, so a new one will be required if Alaska trout are to live in the aquarium at Cabela’s next year. The new application must include a report on the fish taken so far. In this case, the permit allows Cabela’s to catch up to 30 trout and keep them, live, in an aquarium rather than killing them at the river, or get them from a hatchery. Even if the retailer chose to fish in the Kenai, it would have to get permission from the area management biologist before going to catch the fish, and would still be required to follow regular sportfishing regulations, including size restrictions and bag limits. That’s generally the process an individual or entity with an FRP must follow when harvesting fish to keep as allowed by the permit. Cabela’s is not the only entity with a FRP

to keep wild fish in aquariums. Ayers said the Division of Sport Fish gets about 300 requests for FRPs each year, and approximately 50 of them are for keeping wild fish in aquariums. Generally, those are issued for scientific or educational purposes. Many are issued to universities and educational institutions, Ayers said. Other sorts of projects also require FRPs, such as research, or if culvert is being placed to improve fish passage, and fish are handled in the process, Ayers said. The Cabela’s permit is issued as on an educational basis. The store is planning have a display on native fish and invasive species in Alaska, as well as access to sport fish regulation books and other information on Alaska’s fish. Molly Dischner can be reached at molly.dischner@alaskajournal.com.

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Board will take up Yukon, Bristol Bay issues out-of-cycle By Molly Dischner Alaska Journal of Commerce

Alaska’s Board of Fisheries agreed to consider Yukon River and Bristol Bay issues out-ofcycle this winter its annual work session Oct. 9 and 10, and signaled that a discussion on alternative fishing gear for Cook Inlet setnetters could be coming. The Board of Fisheries manages state fisheries on a threeyear cycle. The board will talk about Pacific cod in late October, Chignik finfish and Lower Cook Inlet finfish in December, Kodiak finfish in January, Upper Cook Inlet finfish beginning Jan. 31, and statewide king and tanner crab in March. The focus of the Girdwood work session was 14 proposals for out-of-cycle issues that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and stakeholders wanted the board to discuss this year, in the form of agenda change requests, or ACRs. The board is responsible for making certain fisheries management policy decisions for the state, including setting seasons, bag limits, methods and means for fisheries, and making allocation decisions, while ADFG is responsible for day-to-day fisheries management, based on the direction provided by the board. Most of the items added to the

board’s agenda for the year will come up in March as supplemental statewide issues. The board ultimately accepted three ACRs that addressed Yukon River salmon fisheries and two that addressed Bristol Bay, among others. Those regions were discussed in-cycle this past January. The Yukon proposals will come back before the board at its March meeting, and could change the dipnet size restrictions for the chum fishery on the lower river, update the regulations for commercial fishing with a wheel on the upper river and change a regulation regarding injured or dead kings in the lower river chum fishery. Initially, the board also accepted an ACR to consider monofilament purse seines as legal chum fishing gear, but after a motion for reconsideration by board member Tom Kluberton, that was removed from the agenda. Under reconsideration, the board voted unanimously against discussing purse seines. In asking for reconsideration, Kluberton said he based his yes votes in part on the

belief that overescapement of chums could be a conservation concern, but learned during a break that overescapement in that situation is more likely a yield concern. Yield concerns are not one of the allowable reasons for taking up an issue out of cycle. The board also reconsidered the decision to talk about changing dipnet size restrictions, but that ACR still carried unanimously when the second vote was taken, after some discussion. Board member Orville Huntington was not present for either the reconsideration or original votes on ACRs. The board also rejected an ACR to consider allowing dipnets instead of gillnets or seines on a statewide basis, but discussed allowing it area by area, citing the Kenai Peninsula in particular. Last January, the board opted to allow Yukon River fishermen to use dipnets in the commercial chum fishery as a way to conserve king salmon. Former board member Virgil Umphenour brought forward the ACR to allow dipnets statewide, noting that in other

rivers, like the Kuskokwim, Kenai and Karluk, king concerns have resulted in commercial fishing restrictions. The state’s Department of Law advised the board, in response to a question from Chair Karl Johnstone, that such a proposal could be considered at the Upper Cook Inlet, or UCI, meeting even though a proposal to do so has not been submitted. Johnstone cited the east side setnet fishery as a specific location where dipnets could be a useful tool to replace gillnets when managers are concerned about king salmon but still want to provide opportunity to harvest sockeyes. An allowance for that could come forward at the UCI meeting either as a board generated proposal or in substitute language when another proposal is being discussed, according to the advice the board received. The board also accepted outof-cycle requests for two Bristol Bay issues. The board will discuss changing the time period for the single hook regulation for sport fishermen

targeting kings on the Nushagak River and changing a navigational issue for setnet fishermen on the Ugashik River. The board will also talk about bycatch accounting in groundfish fisheries and a scallop management plan for the possible openaccess fishery. All of the issues that board has agreed to discuss will come back before the board in March, with the exception of a scallop management plan, which will be discussed at the January meeting in Kodiak. The board rejected requests to take up Sitka herring, Area M salmon fishing boundaries and Kuskokwim River salmon management out of cycle.

ADFG discusses escapement goals, stock of concern designations The work session also included ADFG reports on changes to salmon escapement goals and stock of concern designations for Chignik, Kodiak and Cook Inlet. The department is recommending a limited number of changes, which will be addressed at the See Board, Page 38

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ALASKA’S LARGEST NATIVE REGIONAL CORPORATIONS Ranked by total shareholders. Dollar figures in millions.

Rank

Business/address/phone/fax

Sealaska Corp. One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400 Juneau, Alaska 99801 p: 907-586-1512 f: 907-586-2304

Doyon Ltd. 11500 C St., Suite 250 Anchorage, Alaska 99515 p: 907-563-5530 f: 907-375-4205

NANA Development Corp. 1001 E. Benson Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska 99508 p: 907-265-4100 f: 907-343-5678

Calista Corp. 301 Calista Court, Suite A Anchorage, Alaska 99518 p: 907-279-5516 f: 907-272-5060

Arctic Slope Regional Corp. 3900 C St., Suite 801 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 p: 907-852-8633 f: 907-339-6028

Bristol Bay Native Corp. 4300 B St., Suite 207 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 p: 907-243-2944 f: 907-243-2984

Cook Inlet Region Inc. 2525 C. St., Suite 500 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 p: 907-274-8638 f: 907-279-8836

Bering Straits Native Corp. P.O. Box 1008, 110 Front St., Suite 300 Nome, Alaska 99762 p: 907-443-5252 f: 907-443-2985

Aleut Corp. 4000 Old Seward Hwy, Suite 300 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 p: 907-561-4300

Koniag Inc. 194 Alimaq Drive Kodiak, Alaska 99615 P:(907)486-2530 F:(907)486-3325

Chugach Alaska Corp. 3800 Centrepoint Dr., Suite 601, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 p: 907-563-8866 f: 907-563-8402

Ahtna Inc. 406 W. Fireweed Lane Anchorage, Alaska 99503 p: 907-868-8250 f: 907-822-3495

Website

www.sealaska.com

www.doyon.com

www.nana.com

www.calistacorp.com

www.asrc.com

www.bbnc.net

www.ciri.com

www.beringstraits.com

www.aleutcorp.com

www.koniag.com

www.chugach-ak.com

www.ahtna-inc.com

Gross Total revenue, shareholders 2010

21,263

18,536

12,923

12,602

11,090

8,660

7,986

6,455

3,750

3,696

1,908

1,751

$223.8

$280.3

$1,592.8

$234.9

$2,331.7

$1,667.2

$188.4

$197.7

$143

$131.0

$936.9

$243.4

Net income, 2010

$15.1

$15.7

$41.2

$18.3

$164.4

$43.0

$16.5

$8.8

$8.4

$8.6

$26.5

$1.74

Dividends & distributions paid, 2010

Business operations

Top executive

$7.7

plastics manufacturing and molding, environmental services, construction, IT services, security services, timber harvest/mgt

Chris McNeil Jr., CEO

$7.25

oil and gas services, government contracting, professional services including engineering, tourism, naval marine service

Aaron M. Schutt, CEO, president

$21.7

Red Dog mine, government contracting, oilfield and mining services, hospitality, filmmaking

Heidi Sandvik, president

$4.16

Federal contracting, construction equipment and excavating, communications and media, energy, engineering and environmental

Andrew Guy, CEO, president

$73.7

Refining and marketing, government services, energy support services, construction, resource development

Rex A. Rock, CEO, president

$7.3

Petroleum distribution, oil field services, construction, government contracting, natural resources management, tourism

Jason Metrokin, CEO

$22.2

Real estate, oilfield and construction services, tourism and hospitality, telecommunications, energy development

Sophie Minich, CEO, president

$1.45

Facility operations and maintenance, construction services, IT, supply logistics, aircraft services, security equipment

Gail R. Schubert, President and CEO

$7.7

Fuel oil distribution, commercial real estate, government services, mechanical contracting, oil field services

Thomas Mack, president

$3.9

Marine construction, aerospace manufacturing, IT services, resource development, tourism, naval Tom Panamaroff, interim marine services President

$9.2

Base operation services, construction, IT and telecom services, education, engineering, oil and gas services

$0.880

Facilities management, construction services, professional services, pipeline maintenance, land manage- Michelle Andersen, ment, resource development president

Gabriel Kompkoff, CEO

Source: Government Accountability Office 2013 report on Alaska Native Regional Corporations. It is not the intent of this list to endorse the participants or to imply that the size of the company necessarily indicates its quality of service. To the best of our knowledge this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the list, omission and typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to: Research Editor, The Alaska Journal of Commerce, 301 Arctic Slope Ave., STE 350, Anchorage, AK 99518. Compiled the week of May 20, 2013.

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I can to advance the policy, the philosophical interests of that party,” while also recognizing that a governor needs to have “broad diversity” in his or her administration. He did not say whether he supported the oil tax overhaul championed by Parnell that passed during the last legislative session but said the immediate launch of a referendum showed him that “Alaskans are troubled.” He said he wants to talk to Alaskans about the law and its impact, as well as how best to try to diversify the state’s economy. He said Alaska, for all the opportunities it has and progress that’s been made, still has communities “living in third-world conditions,” and residents, in urban and rural areas, struggling to afford a decent life. He said a governor should be focused on those kinds of issues and how best to address them.

Fleener teams with Walker for independent bid Gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker announced his running mate on Oct. 14: former deputy Fish and Game commissioner Craig Fleener. Fleener was introduced at a news conference in Fairbanks, just days after tendering his resignation. Both men plan to run as independent candidates and must gather just over 3,000 signatures each to qualify

for the 2014 general election ballot. Fleener, 46, who was joined by members of his family, said he is running to help bring all Alaska voices together. According to biographical information released by the campaign, Fleener was involved in wildlife and subsistence management issues while serving as deputy commissioner. He is a former Alaska Board of Game member and has worked for the Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments. He served in the Marine Corps and currently holds the rank of major in the Alaska Air National Guard. He used words like husband, father, Christian, biologist, warrior and problem solver to describe himself. He said Alaska’s best days are ahead. Fleener resigned effective last week, after he said he decided to run. While issues like subsistence and wildlife management are often contentious in Alaska, Fleener said he has no “ax to grind” with the current administration and appreciated the opportunities he had at Fish and Game. Walker, an attorney and former Valdez mayor, is best known for his ideas on oil and gas issues, including his advocacy for an all-Alaska natural gas pipeline. Fleener, who has lived in Anchorage for the last five years, said he believes he has a lot to share on such things as fish and game, Arctic and veterans issues.

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Short-term debt deal doesn’t mask major barriers ahead By Charles Babington Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hold the champagne. Even after lawmakers complete their pending deal to avert a federal default and fully reopen the government, they are likely to return to their grinding brand of brinkmanship — perhaps repeatedly. The Oct. 16 self-congratulations notwithstanding, congressional talks are barely touching the underlying causes of debtand-spending stalemates that pushed the country close to economic crises in 2011, last December and again this month. At best, lawmakers and the White House will agree to fund the government and raise the debt limit for only a few months. They also will call for yet another bipartisan effort to address the federal debt’s major causes, including restricted revenue growth and entitlement benefits that rise automatically. And yet, top advocates say they’ve seen virtually no change in the political dynamics that stymied past efforts for a compromise to end the cycle of brinksmanship and threats to harm the economy. Republicans still adamantly oppose tax increases. Powerful interest groups and many Democrats still fiercely oppose cuts in Social Security and Medicare benefits. And congressional rules still tempt lawmakers to threaten economic havoc — by sending the nation into default — if the opposing party doesn’t yield to their demands. “We’re probably going to have

to go through this a few more times,” said Bob Bixby of the bipartisan Concord Coalition, which advocates budget reforms. Even if a compromise plan this month wins House, Senate and White House approval, Bixby said, it will leave fundamental problems that “they haven’t done anything to address.” Henry J. Aaron, a Brookings Institution scholar who supports unprecedented legal action to avert future debt showdowns, agreed that three or four months of breathing room is a small victory. “If all we achieve is a repetition of this charade,” Aaron said, “we will not have achieved much.” The political landscape is littered with once-hopeful bipartisan efforts to reach a “grand bargain” — or even a modest bargain — to slow the growth of the nation’s $16.7 trillion debt and to make spending and revenue trends more sustainable. There was the SimpsonBowles plan, first issued in 2010, and revised early this year. The revised version called for about $1.3 trillion in new revenues over 10 years, from various sources (about half the original plan’s target). It would slow the growth rate of Social Security benefits and raise the eligibility age. It would limit popular tax deductions such as those for charitable gifts and mortgage interest. The Simpson-Bowles plan remains widely praised nationwide, and largely ignored in Congress. Then there were the 2011 secret talks between President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. Boehner suggested $800 billion in new

revenues over 10 years — less than Obama wanted — in exchange for widespread spending cuts, including curbs on Medicare and Social Security. It was never clear whether Obama could have pushed the plan through the Democraticcontrolled Senate. It didn’t matter, because Boehner’s GOP colleagues vehemently objected when details leaked, and the talks collapsed. Efforts last year to revive negotiations also failed. A bipartisan congressional “supercommittee” fared no better. Both parties had agreed to supposedly unbearable “sequester” spending cuts to goad each other into big compromises to find a better way. But negotiations faltered and the clumsy-by-design sequester cuts — automatic and across the board — became law this year. All these efforts failed for the same basic reasons. Liberals and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans, would have had to swallow painful concessions that they don’t believe are warranted. The lure of the “common good” couldn’t match the power of sharply partisan regions and districts whose voters vow to punish lawmakers who compromise. Republicans oppose higher taxes, even though today’s taxation levels are relatively low, historically. Democrats oppose curbs in the growth of Medicare and Social Security, even though analysts for years have said the automatic growth of these “entitlement” programs is unsustainable long-term. Americans are accustomed to relatively high levels of govern-

ment service at relatively low levels of taxation. Millions are unwilling to undo that arrangement in pursuit of deficit reduction. That makes it easier for powerful, well-financed groups to resist almost any change in government programs or taxes that favor them. “We’ve been extremely adamant that Social Security shouldn’t be part of this discussion at all,” said David Certner, legislative counsel for AARP, the big lobbying group for seniors. Social Security has its own funding source — a payroll tax — Certner said, and it must not “become a piggybank for other programs.” As for Medicare, Certner said, he has never seen so many AARP members loudly declaring, “these are my benefits, I’ve paid into them over the years,” and they must not be reduced. Countless other interest groups take similarly unyielding stands, say lawmakers and advocates on all sides of the debate. Bixby said such groups “will never be part of a solution.” The bipartisan budget conferees envisioned in the tentative congressional agreement may start with fairly small ambitions, such as looking for ways to replace some of the more painful “sequester” cuts with spending reductions elsewhere. It’s not clear whether that would avert another government shutdown and default threat in a few months. The best hope, Bixby said, is to somehow find “a centrist coalition to pass something” that includes new revenues and curbs to entitlements. But so far, he said,

“the consensus has been to shut down rather than compromise.” With a bipartisan accord so hard to reach, some advocates say the president and the courts must find a way to stop congressional factions from extracting concessions from the president’s party by threatening a default on U.S. obligations. Aaron said it’s legally contradictory to empower Congress to enact spending laws and then threaten to block the higher borrowing cap needed to pay the bills lawmakers incurred. Aaron wrote in The New York Times, “Failure to raise the debt will force the president to break a law — the only question is which one.” The Constitution, he said, requires the president to spend what Congress tells him to spend, collect only those taxes Congress approves “and to borrow no more than Congress authorizes.” Aaron says Obama should ignore the debt ceiling if Congress refuses to lift it in time. The White House rejects that idea, and even Aaron concedes it probably would trigger an impeachment and massive court challenge. Rep. John Fleming, R-La., summed up the challenge any new bipartisan conferees will face. Asked how the two parties might reach an accord, Fleming suggested Democrats must cave. “America is catching on to the fact that we have a president who seems unlikely to solve America’s problems,” he said. “We have two totally different visions of America.”

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Repsol plans: three more wells, three more rigs By Tim Bradner Alaska Journal of Commerce

Repsol will drill three North Slope exploration wells this winter as part of its multi-year program to evaluate the company’s acreage, company officials said in an interview Oct. 11. Two of the wells, designated Q-5 and Q-7, will be in the Colville River delta area east of the producing Alpine field. They are in the vicinity of wells drilled last year by Repsol and where discoveries were made, said Repsol Alaska Manager Bill Hardham. A third well, named Tuttu 1, is further east near the Kuparuk River field, Hardham said. Tuttu is “caribou” in the Inupiat language. Spain-based Repsol is one of the most active exploration companies in Alaska. This coming winter season will be the company’s third year of drilling.

Two of the wells to be drilled in the Colville delta are to gather more information on oil and gas resources near wells drilled last year that were discoveries. Those were designated as Q-1, Q-3 and Q-6, he said. Repsol has not yet announced a decision on the commerciality of those discoveries, Hardham said. Oil was also found in a third well Repsol drilled last year that was farther south. “We are busy with this and we are working up some development scenarios. The wells we’ll drill this year will add to our information,” about the area, he said. The company is still working on its drilling contracts but tentative plans are to use three Nabors Alaska Drilling Co. rigs for the winter season. A winter ice road will be constructed to the exploration area from the Kuparuk field roads, which are all-year gravel roads, and an ice airstrip and winter camp facility will be

built near where the drilling will take place. The exploration in the Colville delta is focused on conventional oil. Several companies besides Repsol have been exploring in the area west of the Kuparuk field. One other firm is Brooks Range Petroleum, an Alaska-based independent that has been working in the area for several years and is now planning development of one discovery, “Mustang.” Brooks Range hopes to have Mustang in production in 2015, according to the company’s Chief Operating Officer Bart Armfield. The company is working with the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, the state’s development finance corporation, on an oil and gas processing plant for Mustang. Infrastructure to support the plant would also be available for other parties, according to the plan being discussed.

Meanwhile, one uncertainty affecting Repsol’s planning as well as that of other companies is a pending referendum in the 2014 Alaska primary election that would repeal a reduction of state oil production taxes approved by the Legislature earlier this year, Repsol spokeswoman Jan Sieving said. Repsol supported the passage of the tax bill, Senate Bill 21, and is moving forward with its exploration, but the pending vote does create additional uncertainty, Sieving said. “We are fully supportive of SB 21 and have started moving forward with investment decisions, but the referendum now adds to uncertainties. It’s difficult to make billiondollar decisions when we don’t know what the tax structure will be,” Sieving said. Tim Bradner can be reached at tim.bradner@alaskajournal.com.

Experts question North Dakota oil spill estimates by Tesoro By James MacPherson Associated Press

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Scientists who helped calculate oil spilled from a broken BP well into the Gulf of Mexico are questioning the methodology used to estimate the amount of crude that recently leaked from a ruptured pipeline into a wheat field in northwestern North Dakota.

Tesoro Corp. said it came up with its more than 20,000-barrel spill estimate using ground analysis. But oil spill experts say a more accurate assessment likely would come from calculating how much crude went into the pipeline versus what was supposed to come out at its terminus. Farmer Steve Jensen discovered the North Dakota oil spill the size of seven football fields while harvesting wheat Sept. 29. Tesoro Corp. first estimated the spill at its underground pipeline near Tioga at 750 barrels. About a week later, the San Antonio, Texas-based company increased the estimate to 20,600 barrels, or some 865,000 gallons, making it one of the largest spills in North Dakota history. Tesoro said in a statement to The Associated Press that it based its calculations on “data collected during our field investigation work. This investigation included a thorough examination of the site spill characteristics including factors such as surface area and depth of soil impacted, and soil porosity.”

The company would not elaborate. The company said its “site investigation was developed based on well-established and recognized American Petroleum Institute, Geologic Society of America and American Institute of Professional Geologists standards.” Jack Hess, executive director of the Geologic Society of America, and Bill Siok, executive director of the American Institute of Professional Geologists, said their groups have no such standards. “We’ve never issued any guidelines over oil spills,” Hess said. “That’s not the kind of business we are in and something we wouldn’t get into.” Siok said: “I’m stumped. I kind of suspect they made an incorrect reference.” A spokesman for the American Petroleum Institute, a Washington, D.C.based oil and gas industry trade group, confirmed the group offers “a number of tools” that Tesoro could be using to calculate the spill figure. Spokesman Carlton Carroll said he didn’t have enough information about the spill to

provide any other details. Purdue University engineering professor Steve Wereley said Tesoro’s calculation of how much oil it released in the North Dakota wheat field likely is “at best, a guess.” Wereley, who along with other scientists helped estimate the amount of oil spilling into the Gulf in 2010, said he was unaware of any scientific studies that could back Tesoro’s estimates. Wereley and Ian MacDonald, a Florida State University oceanographer who also worked on spill estimates in the Gulf, said detailed oil flow data from the pipeline would provide regulators with a better estimate of the amount of crude spilled in North Dakota. “Both the environmental impact and the liability of the company are directly related to the precise amount of the release,” MacDonald said. “That is why it is critical to know.” Dave Glatt, chief of the state Department of Health’s environmental health section, said Oct. 15 that the company has not provided

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that information to regulators, but that the state intends to request flow and pressure data. The state’s estimate is based on calculations provided by the company, Glatt said, adding that the release of oil has been stopped and the 7.3acre spill area has been contained. “The main thing,” Glatt said, “is we know where it is and where it isn’t.” Meanwhile, the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration that has jurisdiction over oil pipelines remains closed because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The spill happened in a remote area in the northwest corner of the state. The nearest home is a halfmile away, and Tesoro and the state say no water sources were contaminated, no wildlife was hurt and no one was injured. Tesoro has said that the hole in the 20-year-old pipeline was a quarter-inch in diameter. Tesoro officials have not speculated on what caused the hole in the 6-inchdiameter steel pipeline that runs underground about 35 miles from Tioga to a rail facility outside of Columbus, near the Canadian border. State officials have said it may have been caused by corrosion. The company said Oct. 15 that it will “remove, reroute and replace” a 200-foot section of pipe and send a portion of it to an independent laboratory for testing. Tesoro said it is developing plans to restart the pipeline but the timeline is not yet known. North Dakota sweet crude was fetching $86.50 on Oct. 15. Based on Tesoro’s spill estimate, the loss to the company would be about $1.78 million. The company, which has a network of some 700 miles of pipelines in North Dakota, also has estimated cleanup costs at $4 million. State officials have said the cleanup could take years. Glatt, the state Health Department’s environmental chief, said the state and company are committed to the cleanup — and ensuring that a spill doesn’t happen again. “No company has a vested interest in losing money because of the cost of oil and the cost to clean it up,” he said.

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G N L 101 By the Alaska Support Industry Alliance

Editor’s note: This is the second in a 10-part series produced by the Alaska Support Industry Alliance to educate the public about liquefied natural gas. Why is there a global demand for LNG? The answer is simple. The world needs more energy and wants clean energy, safe energy and affordable energy. The global population is predicted to rise from 7 billion to 9 billion in 2050 and the world will obviously need more energy. LNG is a safe, clean, and efficient energy source and is already part of the global energy mix. According to the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers, since 2006, China, Brazil, Chile, Dubai, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Canada and Mexico all became firsttime importers of LNG. These countries joined LNG consumers from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. In 2012, 25 different countries imported LNG. While natural gas demand has grown by about 2.7 percent per year since 2000, LNG demand has risen by about 7.6 percent per year in the same time period — almost three times faster. Since 2001, the total volume of LNG shipped has doubled to reach 496 million cubic meters, the equivalent of about 1.5 billion barrels of oil. Between 2009 and 2010 alone, world LNG trade grew by 22.6 percent.  That trend is expected to

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Global Demand on the Rise continue, even though there was a downward trend in LNG trade in 2012. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a growing need for natural gas in the world’s energy mix, with the natural gas share growing from 21 percent in 2010 to 25 percent in 2035. It is important to note that natural gas was the only fossil fuel whose share was growing. The IEA sees global natural gas demand growing at about 1.6 percent per year through 2035, more than twice the expected growth rate for oil. Other forecasters put the growth rate for gas even higher. LNG demand growth is, however, expected to be even stronger, particularly through 2020. While a wide range of forecasts exist, a majority of industry analysts see average annual growth of around 5 percent to 6 percent per year. After 2020, demand growth is expected to continue, at a slightly slower pace — around 2 percent to 3 percent per year. Many industry experts agree the increase in LNG demand has been driven by a strong need from Asia, currently 60 percent of the total demand, and by political pressure to guarantee energy supply security, improve energy infrastructure, and reduce the world’s carbon footprint, by replacing coal with natural gas, while economies and population grow. In addition, the nuclear plant accident in Fukishima in 2011 has led to rising popular opposition to nuclear power generation and more emphasis on LNG. The impact of the Fukushima

disaster on global LNG need was highlighted as recently as last week when Lithuania announced their plans to reduce dependence on Russian gas by importing LNG could come at a higher-than-expected cost. This was reported by the firm negotiating the country’s first LNG supply deal. Lithuanian officials had been expecting imported LNG to help lower gas prices by 20 percent to 30 percent from what the country pays for Russian gas. When Lithuania decided to build an LNG import terminal in 2010, global LNG supply was strong and it was priced well below what Lithuania is currently paying for gas. But LNG prices rose after the Fukushima disaster, when Japan shut down most of its nuclear reactors and had to start importing more LNG to generate power. LNG costs are expected to remain high as new Asian and South American importers compete for limited supplies. And over the next few years, the number of LNG importers is expected to grow, as countries like Bahrain, Croatia, El Salvador, Jamaica, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Africa, and Uruguay join the ranks. Even Indonesia, once the largest LNG exporter in the world, is considering importing natural gas to meet growing domestic demand. New export projects in Australia and the United States are scheduled to come online after 2015. The U.S. Department of Energy has approved four LNG projects to export gas to countries that don’t have a free trade agreement with the U.S.

LNG buyers

25 nations imported LNG in 2011, led by Japan

Source: International Gas Union Sabine Terminal in Louisiana received approval in 2011; in May, the Freeport LNG project in Texas was approved. Export permits for Lake Charles, La., and Cove Point, Md., were approved in August and September, respectively. Alaska producers and the State of Alaska are also looking at exporting gas from the North Slope as LNG. Current timelines show that North Slope LNG exports would not occur before 2020. Outside North America, some African countries may also have strong LNG export potential. Chevron recently shipped its first cargo from their Angola LNG plant. In addition to Angola, longer-term facilities are in the works in east African

countries, such as Mozambique and Tanzania. Russia and Israel have also been identified as having significant gas export potential. New technology, new markets and new sources of natural gas have impacted the current global need for LNG. What does the future hold for LNG? Every analyst/expert of the LNG markets seems to have a different answer to that question. The answer seems to depend on their view of supply and demand. It is certainly a rapidly changing dynamic with the number of new importers and new exporters entering the market. Our next issue will begin to focus on some of the technical aspects of LNG — specifically the LNG chain.

GCI, KTUU extend timeline for negotiations through Nov. 8 By Molly Dischner Alaska Journal of Commerce

Television customers in several rural Alaska communications are in the middle of a dispute between General Communication Inc. and broadcaster KTUU, but transmission will continue at least through Nov. 8. For now, programming in Barrow, Bethel, Cordova, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Kuparuk, Nome, North Slope and Valdez will continue. Cable provider GCI carries KTUU’s programming throughout the state, but the agreement under which it does so expired in September, and the two companies have had difficulty coming to an agreement on the terms of a new agreement. KTUU is an NBC-affiliate based in Anchorage and owned by Schurz Communications. The station provides local news broadcasts as well as NBC programming on Channel 2. Under the terms of the old agreement, GCI provided KTUU with certain services, including satellite and fiber optic connections, in exchange for the right to transmit KTUU’s programs. In a statement, GCI said that the telecommunications company and the broadcaster have exchanged services since 2002.

According to KTUU Marketing Director Brad Hillwig, the television station has asked for payment for its programs as part of a retransmission contract that would go into effect in January 2015. Until then, Hillwig said KTUU has not asked for a change and will provide the programming for free. GCI’s David Morris said the request for payment was a significant change from past agreements. “The two parties were oceans apart right from the beginning,” he said. Morris said it’s also not really free under the current arrangement, given that GCI provides certain services in exchange for the right to carry the station. Hillwig explained that distributors and content creators operate under retransmission agreements, which come up for review cyclically. “That’s really just part of the normal process,” Hillwig said. Hillwig said that KTUU’s request to change the agreement and receive payment for carrying the station was part of that regular review process, but did not provide a specific reason for the broadcaster’s effort to increase the price. “These types of business discussions normally happen behind closed doors,”

Hillwig said. Morris said that because the retransmission agreement expired in September, and the two parties are now operating under a must-carry agreement, certain rights have expired and the negotiations must be resolved in order for GCI to keep transmitting the programs. Originally, the extension under which the negotiations were occurring was set to end Oct. 15, Morris said, and if an agreement was not reached, programming would have been discontinued Oct. 16. Now, the two companies have until Nov. 8 to come to an agreement. Morris said the extension indicated that they were closer to an agreement than previously, but significant work remained. “There’s still a gap that needs to be negotiated out,” he said, noting that it was a “good sign” that the timeline had been extended. If GCI were to stop carrying the KTUU programming, it will also stop transmitting the other NBC programs, including entertainment and sports. In a statement about the dispute, GCI said it would substitute other programming in the Channel 2 slot. Hillwig said that KTUU’s efforts to cover issues of statewide interest would not change

if the station’s reach is reduced. Throughout its history, the station has tried to cover issues in both urban and rural Alaska, Hillwig said. “Our stated mission is to tell Alaska’s story,” Hillwig said. The dispute comes at the same time GCI has asked the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, to allow it to purchase KTUU competitor KTVA, also based in Anchorage, as well as some Southeast Alaska broadcast licenses. Hillwig said that any relationship between that effort and this disagreement was pure speculation, and Morris confirmed that this negotiation was scheduled before GCI began its efforts to purchase the competitor. KTUU and other Alaska broadcasters have, however, filed a petition asking the FCC to deny the request, or add certain conditions. A situation like this, where the primary carrier is able to limit an audience’s access to an independent news source, is exactly what broadcasters feared would happen, Hillwig said. Molly Dischner can be reached at molly.dischner@alaskajournal.com.

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FAQ: What’s at stake if Congress repeals the medical device tax Mary Agnes Carey Kaiser Health News

As Republicans and Democrats have battled over reopening the federal government and raising the federal debt ceiling, one idea that keeps coming up is a repeal of the 2010 health law’s tax on medical devices. While the idea has drawn support from members of both parties, experts say it’s still a heavy lift for the repeal’s proponents. For starters, repealing the tax would create about a $30 billion revenue hole over the next decade. And supporters of the law fear that making such a change could start a stampede of demands for similar rollbacks from insurers and health care providers, who are also subject to new taxes and fees to help finance the health law. With that in mind, here are some frequently asked questions about the tax. Q: What is the medical device tax? A: Since the beginning of this year, medical device manufacturers and importers have paid a 2.3 percent tax on the sale of any taxable medical device. The tax applies to devices like artificial hips or pacemakers, not to devices sold over-the-the counter, like eyeglasses or contact lenses. Q: Why did Congress put the tax into the health law? A: The law created a package of new taxes and fees to finance the cost of the health law’s subsidies to help purchase coverage on the online marketplaces, or exchanges, and the law’s Medicaid expansion. Q: Why do proponents of the repeal suggest the medical device manufacturers should get a break over those other industries? A: Medical device makers say the tax will cost 43,000 jobs over the next decade and will increase health care costs. The device makers also assert that, unlike other health industry groups that are being taxed through the health law, they will not see increased sales because of the millions of people who will be getting insurance through the overhaul. “Unlike other industries that may benefit from expanded coverage, the majority of device-intensive medical procedures are performed on patients that are older and already have private insurance or Medicare coverage. Where states have dramatically extended health coverage, such as in Massachusetts where they added 400,000 new covered lives, there is no evidence of a device ‘windfall,’” the group’s letter to Congress stated. Q: Who else is pushing for a repeal? A: Republicans and Democrats in both chambers – in particular those who hail from states with many device manufactures, such as Minnesota, Massachusetts and New York -- have sought to repeal the medical device tax. Most recently, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has pushed for a repeal as part of larger legislation to lift the debt ceiling and reopen the government. The Republican-controlled House has twice passed legislation to scrap the tax, including a recent measure that would have also delayed implementation of the health law by a year. In the Senate, 33 Democrats and Maine Independent Angus King voted earlier this year to repeal the tax, although the vote was a symbolic one, taken as part of a nonbinding budget resolution. Q. Who opposes the repeal? A. The White House in the past has said the president would not support such a measure, although it See Tax, Page 40

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This photo provided by HHS shows the main landing web page for HealthCare.gov. The government’s new health insurance marketplaces are drawing lots of rotten tomatoes in early reviews. But people are at least checking the things out. According to an AP-GfK poll, 7 percent of Americans report that somebody in their household has tried to sign up for insurance through the health care exchanges. While that’s a small percentage, it could represent more than 20 million people.

Poll: Health exchange rollout gets poor reviews Jennifer Agiesta and Nancy Benac Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The debut of the government’s health insurance marketplaces drew a huge audience — and underwhelming reviews. Just 7 percent of Americans say the rollout of the health exchanges has gone extremely well or very well, according to an AP-GfK poll. The reaction was somewhat better among supporters of the new health care law, but still middling: 19 percent said the rollout went extremely well or very well. Among the uninsured — a key audience for the health exchanges — 42 percent said they didn’t know enough to judge how well the rollout had gone, suggesting an ongoing lack of awareness about the program in its early days. Despite the bumpy rollout, plenty of Americans are giving the system a try. Seven percent of Americans reported that somebody in their household has tried to sign up for insurance through the health care exchanges, according to the poll. While that’s a small percentage, it could represent more than 20 million people. Three-fourths of those who tried to sign up reported problems, though, and that’s reflected in the poor reviews. George Spinner, 60, a retired government worker from Ruther Glen, Va., said he managed to create an online account and password before he got stuck. “It kept telling me there was an error,” he said. Reynol Rodriguez, a computer technician from San Antonio, said he was able to do some comparison shopping online but computer glitches kept him from signing up. “I was very much looking forward to it,” said Rodriguez, 51. “That’s what this country needs — affordable health care.” Rodriguez pledged to keep trying — just what President Barack Obama has been recommending to those who’ve run into trouble. Count Janice Brown, a semiretired travel agent from Prather, Calif., among

those who had a positive experience. After some initial trouble on the website, she got through to a help line and downloaded an application to buy a plan for $1,500 a month for herself and her husband. That’s $1,000 less than her current private plan. “I’m thrilled,” said Brown, 61. “The coverage is better. It’s fantastic.” Among those who’ve actually tested out the system, only about 1 in 10 succeeded in buying health insurance, the poll found. A quarter of those who tried to buy coverage weren’t sure whether they’d succeeded. Overall, 40 percent of Americans said the launch of the insurance markets hasn’t gone well, 20 percent said it’s gone somewhat well and 30 percent didn’t know what to say. Just 7 percent said the launch had gone “very well” or “somewhat well.” Even among those who support the president’s health care overhaul law, just 19 percent think the rollout has gone extremely well or very well. Forty percent say it’s gone somewhat well, and 18 percent think not too well or not well at all. The survey offers an early snapshot on use of the new health insurance exchanges set up by states and the federal government under Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Thirty-six states are using the federal government’s site, HealthCare. gov, which the Obama administration says has had millions of unique visitors. The administration has declined to release enrollment statistics, saying that will be done monthly. White House senior communications adviser Tara McGuinness said the administration is working around the clock “to improve the consumer experience,” and she stressed that the poll was taken just six days into a campaign over the coming months to educate people about their options. She added, “The overwhelming attention from millions of Americans checking out HealthCare.gov during the first few days is a good testament to the interest of Americans in new affordable health options.”

The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that about 7 million uninsured people will gain coverage through the online insurance marketplaces next year, but the role of the markets is actually much bigger than that. They were intended to be a 21st century portal to coverage for people who do not have access to health insurance on the job. And that includes insured people as well as the uninsured. There are three big groups of potential customers for the markets: uninsured middle-class people who now will be able to get government-subsidized private coverage; people who currently purchase their own individual policies and are looking for better deals; and low-income people who will be steered by the marketplace to an expanded version of Medicaid in states that agree to expand that safety net program. The Census Bureau has estimated that about 48 million Americans lacked coverage in 2012, or more than 15 percent of the population. Starting next year, the law requires virtually all Americans to have insurance or face a tax penalty after a coverage gap of three months. Opinions are sharply divided on the overall framework of the law: 28 percent of Americans support it, 38 percent are opposed, and 32 percent don’t have an opinion either way, the poll found. When asked specifically whether the government should be able to require all Americans to buy insurance or face a fine, only about 3 in 10 Americans agreed, and 68 percent were opposed. The AP-GfK Poll was conducted Oct. 3-7 using KnowledgePanel, GfK’s probability-based online panel. It involved online interviews with 1,227 adults. The survey has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points for all respondents. For results among the 76 respondents who attempted to use health insurance markets, the margin of error is plus or minus 13.5 percentage points.

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Run by a 37-member board, the Alaska Federation of Natives’ membership includes 178 Native villages, 13 regional Native corporations and 12 regional Native nonprofits and tribal consortiums. When it is not held at the Carlson Center, the yearly fall convention is held in Anchorage. Kitka said the idea of moving the convention around the state appeals to AFN delegates and a lack of facilities to accommodate the nearly 5,000 people the convention draws in other cities is the only reason it doesn’t travel around Alaska more. Helen Renfrew, meetings and conventions director for the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that the city’s leaders assembled 12 committees made up of more than 100 volunteers to coordinate the three-day event. “When AFN comes to Fairbanks, it is the big show. Everything in Fairbanks is all about AFN,” Renfrew said. The nonprofit’s leaders are appreciative of the efforts to extend traditional hospitality by Fairbanks-based Doyon Ltd., the Interior Alaska Native corporation, and by the regional tribal development group the Tanana Chiefs Conference to Native delegates converging on Fairbanks, Kitka said. Longtime AFN contributor Nelson Angapak will give the gathering’s keynote address the morning of Oct. 24. Angapak has been a part of AFN as a staff member, board chairman and director since 1975, according to AFN. He spent time in several executive roles with Alaska Native corporation Calista from 1980 to 1988. “Nelson Angapak is a well-respected Native leader of immense talent and strong character. He has served the Native people with honesty and with integrity.” Kitka wrote. “It has been a real honor to work with him for many years. It is an honor to have him speak at the convention and we all look forward to his messages.” On Oct. 26, Sen. Mark Begich will hold a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs field hearing on subsistence issues. Kitka said AFN has provided Congress with a detailed history of federal protections regarding Native subsistence hunting and fishing rights as well has the impacts government action can have on rural Alaska Natives. Additionally, delegates have brought forth proposals for an inter-tribal fish commission for the Yukon River and for tribal management of Native lands in their respective regions. After lots of hard work, by AFN and the city of Fairbanks, Kitka said she is looking forward to seeing the fruits of their labor. “We appreciate the leadership from the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center for their efforts. This will be a great convention,” she wrote. “So many individuals and groups have expended a lot of time and preparations to ensure nothing is left undone.”

Elders and Youth The theme of the First Alas-

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Ashley Akpik and the Tagiugmiut Dancers of Barrow perform an Inupiat dance at the opening of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention Oct. 18, 2012, in Anchorage. Several thousand Alaska Natives from around the state are expected to attend the three-day event, which is in Fairbanks for the first time since 2010.

kans Institute Elders and Youth Conference — We Are Our Ancestors — “embodies the enduring connection between those who came before us and those who will come after us. This is the right time, the right place and we are the right people to do this work of perpetuating our cultures, so make the best use of the conference and explore your understanding of what it means to be a modern ancestor.” The conference, also held at the Carlson Center, is geared towards teenage Alaska Natives. It features workshops for young attendees to learn about subsistence issues and food security; money management; their role in Bureau of Land Management land use planning; college and career readiness; and Native language seminars.

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Jack Tiepelman, an Inupiat Eskimo, works on one of five drawings depicting Alaska’s five main Native linguistic groups Oct. 15, 2012, at the Elders & Youth Conference in Anchorage. The drawings by Yup’ik Eskimo artist Phillip Charette were painted by participants of the three-day conference that precedes the annual convention of the Alaska Federation of Natives.

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2013 AFN Annual Convention Agenda Traditional Native Family Values

Thursday, Oct. 24 - Morning session 8:00 Welcome dance performance: Tanana Traditional Dancers 8:30 Call to Order: AFN Co-Chairs; Albert Kookesh & Ralph Andersen Recognition of Major Sponsors Invocation: Trimbel Gilbert, Arctic Village Introduction of Parliamentarian: Patrick Anderson Introduction of Sergeant at Arms 8:35 Posting of Colors Honor Guard: Benno Cleveland, Alaska Native Veterans Association Entrance March of Alaska Native Veterans & Service Members 8:50 Welcome from the Interior Community Jerry Isaac, Tanana Chiefs Conference Aaron Schutt, Doyon Limited First Traditional Chief — Don Honea, Sr., Ruby Welcome Remarks Honorable Luke Hopkins, Mayor, Fairbanks North Star Borough Representative of Honorable Jerry Cleworth, Mayor, City of Fairbanks Honorable Bryce Ward, Mayor, City of North Pole 9:15 Governor’s Address – Honorable Sean Parnell, Governor of Alaska 9:35 AFN President’s report – Julie Kitka 9:50 Presentation of Citizen of the Year & Denali Awards 10:00 Keynote Address: Nelson Angapak, Alaska Native Distinguished leader 10:30 AFN Leadership Response to Keynote 10:40 AFN/NCAI Tribal Conference Report – Ed Thomas, President, Tlingit & Haida Central Council 11:00 Elders and Youth Conference Report – Representative, First Alaskans Institute

11:15 AFN Citizen of the Year, AFN Denali Award, AFN Elder of the Year 11:30 Recess for lunch

Thursday, Oct. 24 - Afternoon session 1:00 PM Nunagiaq Dancers 1:30 Call to Order Announcements 1:35 Preliminary Credentials report — Chair of AFN Credentials Committee 1:40 AFN Co-Chair Nominations 1:45 Guest Speaker: Representative — National Council of La Raza Clarissa Martinez de Castro Video message: U.S. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez, (D-IL), Chairman of the Immigration Task Force of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus 2:00 Guest Speaker: John Echohawk, Executive Director, Native American Rights Fund 2:15 Current Issues in the Tribal-Federal Relations – Greg Smith, Partner, Hobbs Strauss Dean & Walker • Prevailing dominant attitudes by U.S. officials over time on Native Americans • Principles on tribal sovereignty • Sequestration impact, now and in the future • Congressional gridlocks • Supreme Court cases that are negatively impacting Native Americans • Tribal activities in Washington, D.C. 3:15 Guest Speaker: Byron I. Mallott, Senior Native leader 3:35 Theme Speakers: Jerry Isaac, President, Tanana Chiefs Conference 4:10 Traditional Native Family Values, Today Co-hosts: Maija Lukin and

Sam Towarak Featuring: Rico Worl, Annette Evans-Smith, Denali Whiting, Sven Haakanson, Moses and Mike Wassilie, Pete, and Darlene Lind 5:00 Recess for the day

Friday, Oct. 25 - Morning session 8:00 8:30 8:40 9:00

Ahtna Heritage Dancers Call to Order Announcements Candidate speeches for AFN Co-Chairs Alaska Congressional Delegation: U.S. Congressman Don Young (video) 9:10 Report from the National Congress of American Indians – Jackie JohnsonPata, Executive Director 9:25 Federal Recognition Efforts on behalf of Native Hawaiians – Colette Machado, Chairperson, Office of Hawaiian Affairs 9:35 Reforming Justice for Alaska Natives: Presentation of the report of the Indian Law and Order Commission – Troy Eid, Chair and Carole Goldberg, Commissioner 9:45 Report from the Bush Caucus of the Alaska State Legislature – Representative Bryce Edgmon, Chair 10:10 Health Care Reform Opportunities – Valerie Davidson, Senior Director of Legal and Inter-governmental Affairs, ANTHC 10:30 ANTHC Update – Roald Helgesen, CEO, ANTHC 10:40 Report from the Alaska Arctic Commission – Nikoosh Carlos, Executive Director 10:50 Get Out the Native Vote report & activity 11:30 Recess for lunch

Friday, Oct. 25 - Afternoon session 1:30 1:35 1:40

Call to Order Announcements Final Credentials Report Special Convention Report: William Martin, Chair Representative Ben Nageak, Member State Suicide Prevention Council Katherine Gottlieb, President, Southcentral Foundation 2:10 Alaska Congressional Delegation: U.S. Sen. Mark Begich 2:30 Subsistence Report & Dialogue Overall briefing and status report: Rosita Worl, Chair, AFN Subsistence Committee Priority demonstration project: Co-management on Native lands: Michelle Anderson, accompanied by Roy Ewan, Eleanor Dementi, and Nick Jackson Priority demonstration project: Inter-tribal Fish Commission: Myron Naneng and Jerry Isaac Members of the AFN Subsistence Committee Denise May, Joe Chythlook, Taqulik Hepa, Mary Ann Mills Open microphone 5:00 Recess for the day

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2013 Elders & Youth Conference We Are Our Ancestors

Sunday, Oct. 20

Chercasen (Unangax) 10:45 Why Should I Vote? — Daisy Stevens (Gwich’in) 3-5 p.m. Early Registration–Carlson Center 10:50 Get Your Vote On! First Floor. Participant elections on issues of importance Monday, Oct. 21 - Morning 11:20 Basketball: A Social and Cultural Experience – Mick Durham 7:30 Onsite Registration Opens 11:35 Aggravated Organizms – Drew 8:00 Arts & Opps Showcase opens in the Michael (Yup’ik/Iñupiaq) and Pavilion Elizabeth Ellis (Alutiiq) 8:30 Opening Cultural Presentation: Troth 11:45 Lunch — On your own Yeddha’ Dancers 9:00 Welcome & Blessing from the Afternoon People of the Land Rev. Anna Frank (Athabascan) 1:15 Door Prize Drawing 9:10 Welcome from First Alaskans Institute 1:25 Storytelling with Nora Dauenhauer • Liz Medicine Crow (Tlingit/Haida), (Tlingit) President/CEO 1:55 Release for Workshops: • Willie Iġġiagruk Hensley (Iñupiaq), 2:05–3:25 Workshop Session 1 Board Chair 3:25–3:40 Move to next workshop session 9:20 Posting the Colors 3:40–5:00 Workshop Session 2 9:30 We Are Our Ancestors Tribute 5:00 Recess 9:40 Conference Overview & Call for Evening Young MCs 9:55 Making Connections: Elder and 7-9 Chin’an: A Night of Cultural Celebration Youth Interviews featuring the Beautiful Talents of our Native 10:25 Elder Keynote Address — Larry Peoples from Throughout the State!

Agenda:

Afternoon 1:15 Cultural Presentation: Mount Saint Elias Dance Group

1:45 Preserving Alaska Native Language through Place Name — Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell 1:50 Alaska Native Language Circles 3:40 Community Collaboration for Healthy, Happy Youth — George Attla (Athabascan) 4:00 Elder Circle & Youth Circle 5:00 Recess

Evening 6:30 – 9:30 Teen Dance at Pioneer Park Civic Center -Chaperones must accompany youth who attend this event

Wednesday, Oct. 23 8:30 Cultural Presentation: Nunagiaq Dancers 9:00 Men’s House & Women’s House 11:00 Closing Ceremony Woosh.Ji.Een Dance Group Announcement of New Statewide Elders & Youth Council Grand Door Prize Drawing 11:30 Adjourn

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9:15 Consideration of the 2013 Convention Resolutions: Greg Razo, Chair Members of the Resolutions Committee Debate and Voting on resolutions 12:00 Alaska Congressional Delegation: U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski 12:30 Recess for lunch

Saturday, Oct. 26 - Afternoon session 2:00 Call to Order

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ANSEP expands achievements, focuses on rural education By Tim Bradner Alaska Journal of Commerce

The University of Alaska’s acclaimed Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program known as ANSEP is embarked on an ambitious course that could remake rural Alaska education if it could be expanded. “It’s clear now. ANSEP student performance at every level far exceeds state and national numbers,” says Prof. Herb Schroeder, ANSEP’s founder. “We have a good start in meeting our objective of creating enduring systemic change in the hiring patterns of Alaska Natives in the science and engineering professions,” because of a strengthened education system that begins in rural middle schools and high schools and extends to the university level. There are now about 400 Alaska Native students in the university’s science and engineering programs, he said. In 1995, when ANSEP started, there was one. In 2012 the university graduated 32 students with degrees in science and engineering. The 2013 graduation count is not yet confirmed. ANSEP’s success has attracted attention for several years from major organizations like the National Science Foundation, major corporations like Alaska oil producers BP, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil as well as Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. The Pebble Partnership, Arctic Slope Regional Corp. and NANA Regional Corp. are strong supporters, as are federal and state agencies that are supporting the students in the sciences. ANSEP’s formula is not complicated, and Schroeder thinks it can be replicated in other fields of study and with all students, Native and non-

Native. The university has a version of it underway in the health care field, in fact. The strategy is to begin early, at the middle school level, to build interest and encourage young people to take science and math courses. This continues into high school, where ANSEP includes an incentive — a computer the student assembles and gets to keep if he or she takes and passes certain courses. The goal is to set high expectations for students but also to provide support. At the university, for example, there is a big emphasis on peer-taught study groups, with older ANSEP students teaching younger ones so that the older Native students are seen as role models. Staring early is crucial, however, and because there are limits to courses and instructional expertise in small rural schools, ANSEP has started a program to bring high school and more recently middle school students to the University of Alaska Anchorage campus for summer intensives. Students, who are supervised, live in the UAA dorms. For high school graduates there is a “Summer Bridge” program, a more intense summer program of eight weeks, to prepare a student for entry into the university. Students who have been in the summer high school “Acceleration Academies” begin Summer Bridge when they graduate and work internships with ANSEP partner organizations. The program is reaching students in 95 communities, mostly small and in rural areas, and the preparation is paying off. More than 80 percent of the middle school students graduating from eighth grade who have been through ANSEP’s Middle School Academy have completed Algebra 1. Nationally, only 26 per-

Photos/Chris Arrand/University of Alaska

ABOVE: Cingarkaq Pavilla, an ANSEP Summer Bridge student from Bethel, works out a math problem. RIGHT: ANSEP Middle School Academy students earn the right to keep the computwers they build after successfully completing Algebra 1 prior to graduation from eighth grade.

cent of students achieve this, Schroeder said. “Our middle school students transition into the high school ANSEP Acceleration Academy and as a result we are rapidly increasing the number of ANSEP students fully prepared, before they leave high school, for science and engineering study programs at the university,” he said. “We have freshmen who are arriving at the university ready for Calculus 3 and differential equations. In spring 2013, a student from Nome successfully completed advanced engineering math prior to high school graduation.” That means the student will have completed all math needed for his engineering degree

and can focus on other courses, he said. The Middle School Academies are 12 days with the work focused mainly on project work

that is mainly designed to stimulate interest and enthusiasm. “The focus at each level is to provide excitement and empowerment around these careers,” Schroeder said. The high school Acceleration Academies are longer, at five weeks, and involve class instruction that is taught by university faculty who are experts in their fields. The eight-week Summer Bridge that is available after high school graduation also involves paid internships where students work part-time alongside professionals in the fields they are studying. Companies like BP, ConocoPhillips and Alyeska Pipeline Co. typically hire a number of ANSEP summer interns in the engineering fields, as do government agencies like the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, who typically have interns working in the field doing work related to biological sciences. The fieldwork component of the science fields takes interns out of the Anchorage area for several weeks, which means when they return for the class See ANSEP, Page 19

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APU launches Alaska Native executive leadership program By Tim Bradner Alaska Journal of Commerce

Alaska Pacific University has launched the Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program, a corporate leadership development initiative that is a partnership of five Alaska Native corporations and APU. Classes began in mid-September on APU’s campus in Anchorage. The university is a private, four-year college with a 170acre main campus in Anchorage. It is 54 years old, opening in 1960 as Alaska Methodist University. The year-long Native Executive Leadership Program has students spend two days per month in class, with additional coursework to be done out of class, according to Tracy Stewart, APU’s academic dean. About 20 students are enrolled, most of them mid-to-senior management in Alaska Native corporations, although there are also students from Native nonprofits. Stewart said the program is aimed at preparing managers in Native organizations to assume higher levels of responsibility in their careers. Courses include metrics for monitoring organizational performance, evaluation of risk and diversification, corporate strategy, working with boards of directors, and federal

ANSEP:

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Willie Hensley, seen at left in this Journal file photo, helped kick off a new program at Alaska Pacific University to train the next generation of Alaska Native executives at a Sept. 14 event. Hensley, a longtime Alaska Native leader, was one of the key figures in the crafting of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

government contracting. Most Alaska Native corporations are engaged in Small Business Administration 8(a) minority contract support work for the government.

Stewart said the first classes in September included sessions on the history of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which led to the creation of Native corpo-

rations in the state. “Since their start in little more than 40 years ago, Alaska Native corporations today are shaping the state’s economy in nearly every sector, and in nearly every corner of Alaska,” Stewart said. “It’s an honor to include these high-potential leaders among our students.” Afognak Corp., the Aleut Corp., Cook Inlet Region Inc., Chugach Alaska Corp., and Bristol Bay Native Corp. are supporting the program, which is approved by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education. “Developing the next generation of Alaska Native leaders is among the key concerns of corporations and organizations that trace their history from the 1971 (Alaska) Native Claims Settlement Act,” Stewart said. Students in the nine-month program will also complete the elective units that are part of APU’s Master of Business Administration program, and these credits are transferrable to other institutions. “Many students in the program already had advanced degrees but we’re already seeing interest in pursuing an MBA among those who don’t,” Stewart said. Tim Bradner can be reached at tim.bradner@alaskajournal.com.

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component it is all-day academic work for several weeks. That’s a demanding schedule, Schroeder said. ANSEP has been stepping up the number of summer middle school sessions. In 2013 there were three sessions of 54 students each. When middle school, high school and Summer Bridge programs are going simultaneously the ANSEP building on the UAA campus gets very crowded. ANSEP is now looking at the possibility of having middle school sessions during the normal school year. However, residential facilities for students becomes an issue because the dormitory space available during summer is taken by UAA’s regular students. The solution to this is additional space to accommodate students, a priority ANSEP is now working on. Being able to offer middle school program yeararound would allow it to be substantially expanded. “A 12-day session during the school year is something school districts should be able to work with in terms of schedule, and it might also allow teachers to accompany the students,” Schroeder said. The plan is to gradually expand the middle school program in increments, with four 54-student academies in 2014, six in 2015, eight in 2016, 10 in 2017

and 12 in 2018. “In 2020 the middle school component reaches a steady state where there will be an excess of 650 students graduating from eighth grade annually with ANSEP preparation, and with the current track record of 80 percent completing Algebra 1,” Schroeder said. That is about 500 students per year achieving the algebra benchmark before starting high school. The plan for an ANSEP Academy Building is to allow the middle school programs to be operated year-round. It would be a 40,000-square-foot space with beds for 125 students and staff, and space for 10,000 square feet for “hands-on” science and engineering, Schroeder said. Schroeder is passionate about what ANSEP is doing and he sees it as one solution to a serious challenge in keeping the nation competitive in science and engineering fields. This has big implications for the economy, because organizations are failing to find the qualified employees they need. “College students are not graduating in number sufficient to meet the demand in science and engineering,” Schroeder said.

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As for Alaska’s rural education, “the system is failing,” Schroeder said. “We are in the midst of an education crisis. Nearly 40 percent of Alaska Native students do not finish high school on time. Only 4 percent of minority students nation-wide come to college prepared for science and engineering,” he said. The problem isn’t the young people. “K-12 students are eager and bright but are often denied the inspiration, guidance and opportunities that leads to success. “People have been working to solve this problem for 50 years with little improvement. We are convinced there is enough money in the (education) system to accomplish our goals for many, many more students. But the money in the system is not always spent in a manner that leads to success. “We are paying for failure,” Schroeder said. “ANSEP reaches only 3 percent of our K-12 Native students in Alaska. Ninety-seven percent of our students are still unable to participate,” he said. Tim Bradner can be reached at tim.bradner@alaskajournal.com.

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BLM speeds up surveys to complete Native land transfers By Tim Bradner Alaska Journal of Commerce

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is moving faster these days in conveying lands to Alaska Native corporations. As of Sept. 4 the agency has issued patent, indicating final transfer of ownership, to 33.1 million acres selected by Native regional and village corporations, and has granted Interim Conveyance to another 10.6 million acres, according to information provided by BLM. Interim conveyance is a form of preliminary approval of land transfer, said Ron Dunton, the agency’s deputy state director. The patent, or final ownership, is issued when surveys are completed of the lands being transferred. The lands were selected under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in which regional and village corporations were allowed to select about 45.7 million acres of federal lands as part of a settlement of long-standing aboriginal land claims. Congress also provided, in ANCSA, a cash settlement of $962 million. In interviews, BLM officials said that a total of 43.8 million acres had been given either final patent or interim conveyance as of early September. This represents almost 96 percent of the 45.7 million full land entitlement. BLM said there are 1.94 million acres left in the ANCSA entitlement left to be selected, or at least for selections to be finalized. One issue that is still outstanding is acreage that could go to Sealaska Corp. under pending legislation in Congress. Sealaska was unable to select its full entitlement of lands under ANCSA because of the large Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska. The legislation, sponsored by the Alaska delegation, would allow Sealaska to complete its selections. Dunton said BLM is also moving along in giving approvals to state lands being selected under the 1959 Alaska Statehood Act. Alaska was given the right to select 104 million acres of federal lands when it became a state.

Like the Alaska Native corporations, the state has largely finished its selections of lands, Dunton said. About 100.6 million acres, or 96.3 percent of the state entitlement, have been approved, including 37.06 million acres have been given Tentative Approval, a form of interim land transfer approval similar to Interim Conveyance for Native-selected lands. Less of the state’s selections have been given final patent than Native selections. About 60.9 percent, or 63.62 million acres, of state land selections have been patented compared with patent issued for 72.5 percent of Native-selected lands, according to information from BLM. As with Native lands, final patent for state selected lands required a survey, Dunton said. Budget constraints have limited the amount of surveying BLM can so, but a federal law enacted in 2004 requires BLM to put a priority on surveying and completing patents on Native lands. However, under tentative approval of lands selected, the state has been able to use the lands for economic development, just as interim conveyance has allowed Native corporations to use lands. For example, oil and gas leases were issued in the 1960s on state lands on the North Slope while those lands were still under tentative approval from BLM. The state leased the lands for oil and gas exploration, which led to major discoveries and the construction of large oil fields and the TransAlaska Pipeline System. Finalizing the land selection for Alaska Native corporations has been complex because besides the 12 regional corporations who own surface and subsurface lands, there are about 200 Native village corporations selecting surface lands. Surveying the boundaries of the selections is one issue, and BLM officials said this has recently been simplified, but the process of identifying previously existing landowners or property rights, such as Native Allotments (a type of early homestead right given Alaska Natives) or federal mining claims, is something that

Photo/Courtesy/Cook Inlet Region Inc.

This NordAq rig works in the Kenai Wildlife Refuge exploring gas resources held by Cook Inlet Region Inc. About 96 percent of the 45.7 million acres allocated to Alaska Native corporation have been either fully transferred or given interim conveyance status by the Bureau of Land Management.

must be done carefully. Dunton said another complication is that there are many cases where state and Native corporations selections overlap, and where Native corporation selections (mainly villages) also overlap, and all of these must be sorted out. Overlapping village selections is particularly a problem in the Calista Corp. area of Southwest Alaska, where many villages are located in close proximity. Most of the time the various parties must negotiate among themselves. Dunton said one recent development is that BLM has been able to simplify its method of doing surveys and to take advantage of new GPS-based technology, which lowers costs compared with having to do everything with people in the field. One new procedure is to survey only the outer boundaries of land tracts, which are typically selected in blocks of land, rather than also surveying the inside boundaries of township tracts within the selections. Use of GPS survey systems also simplified things, and still achieved accuracy.

Surveys by aerial photography can also be done in special situations, Dunton said. For example, an aerial survey was done for lands on Saint Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea, where two villages selected the entire island of 1.8 million square miles. The effort required five days, and luckily there was clear weather on one day. The upshot of this is that BLM had annual Alaska survey budgets of about $30 million per year in 2008 and 2009, but budgets have tightened and the agency has been able to survey similar amounts of acreage with less money beginning last year, it says. In 2012, $12 million was budgeted and 8 million acres were surveyed. If conventional survey methods had to be used this would have cost twice what it did, BLM said. Typically, regional corporations selected lands with an eye toward natural resource development, because they were entitled to own subsurface rights for oil and gas or minerals. Village corporations were al-

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Tribal consultation plays unofficial role in council process By Molly Dischner Alaska Journal of Commerce

Historical participation weighs heavily in fisheries management decisions, and Alaska Natives have thousands of years of history of fishing throughout the state, relying on salmon, halibut, crab, herring and other species for food and trade. When it comes to management, however, the oldest users report mixed success in participating in the decision-making process. Management decisions for Alaska’s fisheries are largely made by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and the state Board of Fisheries. The North Pacific Fishery Management Council, creates fishery management plans for federal waters, three to 200 miles offshore. The Board of Fisheries is responsible for rivers, lakes and the ocean out to three miles from Alaska’s coast. The National Marine Fisheries Service, or NMFS, executes the decisions made by the council, while the Alaska Department of Fish and Game manages state waters on a day-to-day basis based on rules passed by the board. Both structures incorporate public testimony into their processes, which Alaska Native tribes and organizations are entitled to participate in, but neither offers a role beyond that. Rob Sanderson, second vice president for Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Tribes, said that’s partially because when leaders agreed to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, the law didn’t address aquatic resources. “Everyone was too worried about the land, and they forgot about the sea,” Sanderson said. In June, the North Pacific council took up several issues that had Alaska Natives organizations weighing in, including chinook salmon bycatch caps for Gulf of Alaska trawlers and Pribilof and Zhemchug canyons conservation and research. Sanderson and Alaska InterTribal Council’s George Pletnikoff testified at the meeting and both said they thought the council’s action was responsive to their testimony, and to that of other Alaska Native organizations. Pletnikoff, who also works for Greenpeace, was part of a significant delegation asking the council to preserve the Bering Sea canyons. The council’s action, which was to pursue an ecosystem management, was “courageous” he said in June after the decision was made. Sanderson said he had heard from others involved in the council process that his testimony on bycatch had made a difference. At the June meeting, he called for a lower bycatch cap, emphasizing that coastal communities in Southeast Alaska are dependent on salmon and halibut, and cannot afford to see those species decline. Ul-

timately, the council passed a lower cap on chinook salmon bycatch than he thought they would at the start of the meeting, Sanderson said. But as responsive as the council can be, Sanderson would like a more formal role for Alaska Native stakeholders. At the federal level, there’s a requirement that Tribes be consulted as part of the decisionmaking process. A June opinion from the U.S. Department of Commerce, which was released as part of a policy statement on how the bodies that entity governs conduct tribal consultations, stated that federal fishery management councils are not responsible for doing so. The policy statement acknowledges that council meetings are a critical part of fishery management, and that it’s most beneficial for Tribes and groups to get involved in that level. However, it confirms that the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration, or NOAA, is ultimately responsible for working with tribes. The clarification on fishery councils came after a comment on the proposed policy asked for a revision to require consultation at the council level. Sanderson wants a designated seat on the council for an Alaska Native representative. After all, the fishing industry gets the majority of the seats, he said, so the 228 federallyrecognized tribes should also have one. There’s some precedent for Sanderson’s request, although the official opinion stated that it wasn’t necessary. The Pacific Fishery Management Council, which has oversight in federal waters offshore from California, Oregon and Washington, does have a dedicated seat for a Tribal representative. Federally-recognized tribes submit their nominations

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U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar speaks speaks to Caroline Cannon of Point Hope following his press conference Aug. 13, 2012, in Anchorage when he announced a proposed management plan for the National Petroleum ReserveAlaska. The federal government is required to engage in Tribal consultation on decisions affecting Alaska Natives such as subsistence, a process that has had mixed results.

for that seat to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The Pacific council also has 14 voting members, more than the 11 on the North Pacific council. But a seat would be a start, Sanderson said. Then, it’d just be a matter of finding a representative the Alaska Native community could agree on, he said. The current council chairman is Eric Olson, who is an Alaska Native and works for Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association, one of the six Community Development Quota groups representing 65 Western Alaska villages that receive 10.7 percent of Bering Sea fishing quotas. Olson is also a shareholder in the Bristol Bay Native Corp., one of the 12 Alaska Native regional corporations. For now though, both Sand-

erson and Pletnikoff have said indigenous groups also need to take a greater role in testifying and participating in the decisions. In June, Pletnikoff said indigenous groups need to work on solutions for the canyons. “It behooves us now for organizations interested to pay close attention to this issue as it develops and to demand a seat at the table,” Pletnikoff said. Sanderson would like his colleagues from other tribes to get more involved at the council, particularly in bycatch. He testified again on the matter at the October council meeting, and said he was disappointed not to see greater representation. “We need more Tribal people there to testify,” Sanderson said. Not every item of the council

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AFN committee revamped to bring nonprofits together By Elwood Brehmer Alaska Journal of Commerce

What for years had been a consortium of tribal leaders known as the Alaska Federation of Natives Human Resources Committee is now the Council for the Advancement of Alaska Natives — an alliance a new

name and a refocused goal. Melanie Bahnke, council cochair and president of the Nome Native nonprofit services provider Kawerak Inc., said the Council for the Advancement of Alaska Natives will more accurately reflect what the group hopes to accomplish. The council is made up of staff

from each of the 12 regional nonprofit corporations created in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, or ANCSA, as well as more issue-targeted Native nonprofits including the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, the Association of Alaska Native Housing Authorities, the Alaska Native Justice Center, First Alaskans,

Rural Alaska Community Action Program Inc. and the Alaska Native Health Board. “We’re sort of an association,” Bahnke said. “We’re linking arms to coordinate our efforts. We’re all dealing with similar issues in our regions and coming together will allow us to coordinate, collaborate and share best practices with each other — unite our voice.” It will act as an advisory committee to the full AFN board of directors. The decision to change the name and put emphasis on inclusivity of other Native nonprofits came after the then-Human Resources Committee board convened for a two-day retreat in August to discuss the group’s vision going forward. “(The council’s) structure will redefine AFN’s relationship with partners, communities and tribes to better address the needs of Alaska Native peoples,” Council Co-chair and Tanana Chiefs Conference President Jerry Isaac said in a September release. The new council name also clears up some confusion caused by its former Human Resources title. “There was a perception that we were where you went if you wanted a job at AFN,” Bahnke said. The 18-member board rec-

ognized a need to re-band and come together to maximize effort and efficiency when trying to solve challenges Natives face across Alaska, Bahnke said. The group’s next step is to narrow its focus and begin tackling the most pressing issues. That process will begin with a Council board meeting Oct. 21, just prior to the full AFN board meeting in Fairbanks, she said. Aurora Lehr, AFN assistant for federal Indian policy said the council will have a stronger and more unified voice for advocacy efforts at the Native community, state or federal levels. An emphasis in the new council will be placed on being proactive, Bahnke said. She added that the individual nonprofits can be “siloed” across such a large and remote state and not have the ability to work together well. This can make the task of addressing issues of social, economic, emotional, and political well being overwhelming for the organizations, Bahnke said. “I don’t see why we can’t be introducing legislation we’d like to see developed and not just responding to what’s being put out there,” she said. Elwood Brehmer can be reached at elwood.brehmer@alaskajournal.com.

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The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has received a $2 million offer for an unused ferry that’s racking up monthly maintenance costs, but the borough manager says the municipality needs a higher offer to cover a grant that must be repaid to the federal government. The borough has turned down the $2 million offer for the ferry from Abu Dhabi Mar LLC, the Anchorage Daily News reported. The borough is on the hook for $6 million to the Federal Transit Administration if the $78 million catamaran Susitna is not used for municipal public transportation. “I do not see that (the $2 million) being an acceptable offer,” borough manager John Moosey said. “It might be acceptable if we did not have a $6 million liability with the FTA.” The rejection was a surprise to the company from Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates. The company wanted to use the ferry as a mobile service platform for patrol boats stationed on islands. Johan Valentijn, chief operating officer, said in correspondence to the borough that the company made the $2 million offer in response to a borough request and assurance in midAugust that “the vessel could be ours” for that amount. Later messages indicated frustration with a lack of direction from

“confused” borough staff and an indecisive borough assembly. “It is up to the Borough council to decide to either go forward with us,” Valentijn wrote in a letter Sept. 23. The alternative, he continued, would be to have the ferry remain in “Alaska for the foreseeable future as a memory of bad communications.” The Susitna can carry up to 130 passengers and 20 cars. It was accepted to provide ferry service between Anchorage and Port MacKenzie. However, no landings have been built, and borough officials concluded that the vessel would be too expensive to operate. Mat-Su officials put the ferry up for sale last year and said it would consider giving the vessel to a government entity that could relieve them of the federal grant obligation. The assembly in June indicated that it would part with the ferry even if it meant repaying the grant obligation. The ferry has been docked outside Ketchikan and has cost $1.3 million for crew fees and other expenses. However, assembly members then authorized Moosey to find a way to store the ferry near the port for the winter. The Abu Dhabi offer was the highest received, Moosey said. The ferry is on the assembly agenda Tuesday night. Assembly members will discuss the ferry in closed-door session, Moosey said.

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ANILCA hearing focuses on subsistence values, challenges By Molly Dischner Alaska Journal of Commerce

The importance of subsistence in Alaska was reinforced in a September congressional hearing, but so were the challenges in managing fish and game populations with that in mind. The U.S. Senate Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing Sept. 19 regarding wildlife management authority in Alaska under the Alaska National Interest Lands Act, or ANILCA and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, or ANCSA. The hearing was the first time ANILCA has been back up for congressional discussion since it passed in 1980, and participants called on lawmakers to reopen it and make certain changes to protect subsistence rights in Alaska, asserting that while the federal government promised to do so, that promise has not been fulfilled. Participants in the nearly threehour hearing included state and federal managers, representatives from Alaska Native corporations and tribal organizations, and a specialist in Native American law. The interplay between state and federal management, regulations and definitions is complex. The state constitution gives all Alaskans equal access to resources, although certain statues prioritize subsistence in times when there is a concern about meeting all needs. Federal law offers up a subsistence priority for rural residents, which is generally in place on federal lands, although additional statutes regulate marine mammals, migratory birds and certain other species individually. Declining king salmon runs, habitat changes for certain populations and game concerns have all made management increasingly difficult.

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Karlin Itchoak coils the rope of a subsistence net after pulling in a beluga whale at Cape Nome as the sun sets over Norton Sound in this AP file photo. A U.S. Senate hearing held Sept. 19 discussed wildlife management authority in Alaska under the Alaska National Interest Lands Act and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

Rosita Worl, who is president of Sealaska Heritage Institute and chairs the Alaska Federation of Natives subsistence committee, asserted that subsistence rights are the mainstay of food security in villages statewide. Bethel Native Corp.’s Ana Hoffman shared several recent experiences with subsistence hunting and gathering, and talked about how those experiences and efforts are woven into the culture in rural Alaska. She also highlighted the importance of protecting those opportunities into the future. “As I walked across the tundra, I looked back and saw them, three boys ages 10, 11, and 12 sitting at

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the edge of a lake in the middle of southwestern Alaska waiting for the migratory birds to land,” Hoffman said. “It is their rights we all aim to protect.” Much of the testimony focused on what the protections should be. Tanana Chiefs Conference President Jerry Isaac asked for additional opportunities for Alaska Native groups to engage in comanagement with federal and state partners, including the use of two

such demonstration projects. Isaac’s proposal would enable fisheries co-management with tribal organizations on the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers. Isaac and others pointed to the king salmon disasters on the Yukon and Kuskokwim as evidence of subsistence management failures, and a source of much concern for Alaskans. The Association of Village Council Presidents, which repre-

sents more than 50 Western Alaska villages, also supported the proposals Isaac brought forward. Isaac’s second project was for wildlife management on Ahtna land, in Southcentral. Worl, on behalf of AFN, also asked Congress to direct implementation of 2010 action items recommended in a review of the federal program, See ANILCA, Page 36

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Improved Native heath care a success, cost hurdles remain

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The nearly 300 people seen in this group photo traveled from around the world to Anchorage to learn about the Southcentral Foundation’s Nuka System of Care that has received national and international attention for its successes in health outcomes, operational efficiencies, and customer and employee satisfaction. The Nuka System of Care is widely recognized as a model for best practices in health care delivery. By Tim Bradner Alaska Journal of Commerce

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It is one of Alaska’s great success stories: Rural health care, operated by Alaska Natives. After decades of pushing for self-governance, Native people gained control of federally administered Indian Health Service programs for Alaska in 1998 and improvements in health care delivery have followed. In the 16 years that have passed since the federal government turned over the keys, eight regional nonprofit tribal health corporations have formed that now operate under the umbrella of the statewide Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, or ANTHC. The regional health corporations operate hospitals in larger communities, the newest in Nome, Barrow and Fairbanks, as well as clinics in dozens of villages. These facilities serve Alaska Natives but they are also open to anyone, a fact not known to many Alaskans. The economic impact is big. In 2012, the ANTHC employed 2,180, and its revenues were just less than $500 million, the bulk of this spent on medical service delivery because the tribal corporations are nonprofit organizations. A lot has been accomplished, but there are now clouds on the horizon. A long-term trend of cuts in federal funding in recent years have created a situation today where only about 50 percent of the tribal consortiums’ cost of services are covered by federal Indian Health Service funding. This is further aggravated by the federal budget sequestering of funds. Interestingly, Congress exempted other federal health programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid and veterans’ benefits from the sequester cuts, but not the Indian Health Service. There are some possibilities for

improvements, however. Valarie Davidson, ANTHC’s government affairs director, said the new federal Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare,” holds out some solutions for the reduced funding. To cover their costs, the health organizations have been able to rely on other funding including Medicaid, the state-federal program that pays medical services for very low-income Alaskans. The organizations can bill Medicaid to supplement the Indian Health Service payments. That has helped, Davidson said, but Medicaid doesn’t cover everyone, such as single adult males, even at low-income level. Also, many Alaska Native families earn more than the Medicaid’s maximum allowable income. For those not eligible for Medicaid, all costs must be paid by the health organizations with only 50 percent reimbursement, on average, by the federal government. The Affordable Care Act can help in two ways, Davidson said. First, if Gov. Sean Parnell agrees to expand Medicaid, an option allowed for states by the federal law, Alaska’s Medicaid enrollment can be sharply expanded with higher allowable incomes and also extended to people currently ineligible, such as single adult males, she said. This would financially strengthen the tribal health organizations by increasing their ability to tap Medicaid as a supplementary source of revenue. The federal government would pay the 90 percent of the costs for the Medicaid expansion, too, after fully funding the expansion for the first three years. Parnell hasn’t yet made the decision to expand Medicaid for Alaskans, and a U.S. Supreme Court decision has left that choice up to the governors of states. The governor now says he will make the decision as he announces his proposed budget for state Fiscal 2014

on Dec. 15. But whether Parnell expands Medicaid or not, many Alaska Natives may benefit from the Affordable Care Act in a second way, by purchasing their own private insurance through the new health insurance exchange for Alaska established by the federal law. Alaska Natives registering on the exchange may also qualify for federal tax credits that would reduce the cost of the insurance. Most important, Davidson said, is that they may be able to get coverage for things not covered by the Indian Health Service. For example, travel for a non life-threatening health problem is not covered by the Indian Health Service, she said. This is a real concern for residents of small villages where local clinics are limited. It would include advanced medical procedures, but lack of dental care is a concern in many communities, and travel is usually required for any advanced procedure. Insurance purchased through the exchange may have travel benefits not available under the Indian Health Service, as well as other coverage. Meanwhile, the broader problem of chronic underfunding of the Indian Health Service is a problem that affects Native Americans in the Lower 48 as well as in Alaska. Health care for Native Americans is one of the core trust responsibilities the federal government assumed when making treaties with Native American tribes, but it is one the government is now backing away from. More specifically, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to cap payments to tribal health organizations for Contract Support Costs for care. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an influential business organization in the nation’s capital, has now weighed in on the side of American tribes. On Oct. 9, the chamber’s Executive Vice President Bruce Josten, wrote to Health and Humans Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, noting a 2012 U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of the tribes fullfunding of the costs and the department’s continued effort to fund only part of the costs. “The chamber is strongly supportive of the tribal position on this matter, and strongly urge the (federal) administration to withdraw the contract support caps proposal,” Josten wrote in the letter. The chamber urged Sebelius to work with the tribal governments to find a solution, and noted that the department is still seeking to cap the funds without consulting with the tribes. The U.S. Supreme Court decision was the June 18, 2012, Salazar v. Ramah Navajo Chapter, which ordered the government to pay the contract costs in full. The U.S. chamber is working with tribes through its Native American Enterprise Initiative, to strengthen a new trend in entrepreneurship among three million Native Americans in the Lower 48 and Alaska, Josten wrote in his letter, by removing legislative and regulatory roadblocks to their success. Access to health care is one such roadblock.

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Tongass access, management on tap at annual convention By Elwood Brehmer Alaska Journal of Commerce

Newly proposed timber management strategies should be a conversation driver at the Alaska Forest Association Convention Oct. 23 to 25 in Ketchikan. Forest Association Executive Director Owen Graham said much of what will be proposed will be interim solutions until a long-term combined state and federal forest management plan can be agreed to. That includes a plan put forth by the Southeast Conference community coalition. “The Southeast Conference has been working hard to develop an alternative management strategy that the (U.S.) Forest Service could adopt that would allow them to maintain all their fish and wildlife protections and at the same time increase the timber sale program,” Graham said. A Forest Service silviculture, or forest management, program director is scheduled to present options for how to best regenerate timber growth from harvested areas, Graham said. Managing harvestable areas for future timber production has become a priority for the Southeast timber industry as accessible old growth stands are harvested.

Additional Forest Service officials will be at the meetings to give their yearly Alaska timber supply and upcoming federal sale reports if the federal government shutdown has been resolved. In the event that the shutdown is ongoing during the meetings, Graham said he was given the Forest Service’s reports and can provide their updates himself. “We’ve got an excellent relationship with the Forest Service and I know they’ll do everything they can to honor their commitments to us,” he said. Foresters with the state Division of Forestry will also be on hand to give their state land reports. Graham said the Forest Association is continuing to push a proposed land transfer between the state and federal governments of Tongass National Forest land. The stateinitiated proposal is to turn up to 2 million acres of federal land into state forest to be managed as available timber land. The federal Roadless Rule, put in place in 2001 under President Bill Clinton, has limited the areas where financially viable logging can occur in Southeast’s 17 million-acre Tongass National Forest. The land transfer was one of the recommendations in the June 2012 report issued to Gov. Sean Parnell by the Alaska Timber

Sealaska land bill awaits congressional votes By Elwood Brehmer Alaska Journal of Commerce

The Sealaska land selection legislation was inching towards votes in the House and Senate, but now must wait for congressional action on pressing budget and health care issues. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich introduced the 2013 version of the Sealaska land bill, as it has come to be known, in February. If passed, the bill would transfer about 70,000 acres of federal land to the Southeast Native corporation under provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Rep. Don Young also introduced mirroring legislation in the House. The land selections made by Sealaska are primarily tracts of timberland intended to support the corporation’s logging industry. When they were introduced, Sealaska Executive Vice President Rick Harris said the company and its subsidiaries spend nearly $60 million per year on timber operations that support up to 400 jobs. The selections include approximately 18,000 acres in the Tongass National Forest’s roadless areas. Murkowski said in an August release that the bill had made significant progress after it passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “It has taken six years, but we have taken the first major step to finally complete the Native land conveyance for Southeast Alaska’s 20,000 Native (Sealaska) shareholders,” Murkowski said. “Some 42 years after the passage of the

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, there is now a good chance that the federal government will finish paying the debt we owe Natives after they settled their aboriginal land claims.” Murkowski is the ranking Republican on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Alaska’s congressional delegation has introduced various forms of the land bill in both houses since 2007. Young’s House version of the bill passed the House Natural Resources Committee in June. The House passed a Sealaska land bill last year that died in the Senate. Republican Energy Committee spokesman Robert Dillon said in May that he was optimistic the bill would make it to the Senate floor — its next step — for the first time this year. In an October email to the Journal, Dillon wrote that moving it forward might be a challenge now considering the issues facing Congress. “I don’t have an estimate on when the Sealaska bill might be brought up, but we continue to look for opportunities,” Dillon wrote. More than 100 changes have been made to the bill from its 2012 version, Harris said, including withdrawing 26,000 acres of selected tracts on Prince of Wales Island noted as areas of concern by fisheries and environmental conservation groups. Additional changes have been made to the bill since its introduction that increase easement rights on proposed Sealaska tracts for hunting and fishing. Elwood Brehmer can be reached at elwood.brehmer@alaskajournal.com.

AP Photo/J. Schoen

This Associated Press file photo provided by J. Schoen shows Mary Beth Schoen next to a pair of large trees at Saook Bay on Northeast Baranof Island in the Tongass National Forest. The Alaska Forest Association meets Oct. 23 to 25 in Ketchikan and expanding access to timber harvests in the Tongass National Forest is one of the top items on the agenda.

Jobs Task Force. Alaska Forest Service officials are supportive of the land transfer as a way to provide the state’s timber industry with a long-term timber supply, Graham said. However, he said its something that may be several years away from getting done. “I just don’t see the land transfer happening with the current (presidential) administration,” Graham said. According to the Task Force report, the Forest Service offered 43 percent of the timber volume for harvest needed to meet its volume under contract sales objectives from 2001 to 2011. Since 2008, the Forest Service has

been able to offer only 33 percent of the timber volume necessary to comply with federal management policy because of challenges imparted by the Roadless Rule, the report states. Other annual presentations on University of Alaska and state Mental Health Trust land timber sales will be made as well. The Mental Health Trust manages approximately 130,000 acres of state-owned commercial timber land for the Department of Natural Resources. According to the Trust officials, commercializing Southeast state lands near Petersburg, Ketchikan and Wrangell has been a top prior-

ity in recent years. Revenue from timber sale leases can account for up to half of the Trust’s total income in some years, according to the Trust Land Office website. In traditional Forest Association fashion, Graham said the member convention will end with a “red suspender party.” Donated items are auctioned off at the party to raise money for college scholarships offered to Forest Association members’ families. Graham said the auctioned items garner $20,000 to $30,000 for the scholarships most years. Elwood Brehmer can be reached at elwood.brehmer@alaskajournal.com.

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Native corp. sues Anchorage for cash from landfill trash By Elwood Brehmer Alaska Journal of Commerce

Eklutna Inc. says the Municipality of Anchorage potentially owes it millions of dollars in trash-generated revenue. The Southcentral Native corporation filed a lawsuit

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it was discovered the two had selected some of the same tracts of land under separate conveyance settlements with the federal government. According to the corporation’s complaint, if land part of the agreement is put to revenueproducing use through lease or sale, each party is entitled to 50 percent of the “net income thereof properly attributable to the land.” The 274-acre Anchorage Regional Landfill between JBER and Eagle River sits on a Land Agreement tract. Eklutna’s selections were made under the 1980 Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, or ANILCA, in fulfillment of claims made under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and to resolve competing claims with the municipality and the State of Alaska. The municipality began selling methane from biodegradation of organic waste at the landfill to the Fort Richardson power plant in August 2012. The plant is managed by Doyon Utilities and was originally built with four generating units that on average produced about 5.6 megawatts, more than half of the power used by the Army installation, Doyon’s JBER Manager Bob Zacharski said in a March presentation about the project. At the time, Zacharski said Doyon Utilities, a subsidiary of the Interior Alaska Native Regional corporation, paid the municipality about $130,000 per month for the gas. With additional gas becoming available from the landfill, a fifth generator was installed over the summer and began producing power in mid-September, Zacharski said. At full capacity the plant will now burn about 3.2 million cubic feet of gas per day — gas that would otherwise come from Cook Inlet — and generate up to 90 percent of the 10 megawatts of electricity Fort Richardson uses in an average day, he said. Elmendorf Air Force Base is on a separate power grid. While a monthly gas bill isn’t yet available with the fifth generator in operation, Zacharski said it should be more than $160,000. He noted that Doyon is discussing the possibility of adding a sixth generator as gas production at the landfill continues to increase. The private utility company has a 20-year gas supply contract with the municipality with two additional 10year options. Eklutna said Doyon estimates its total payments to the municipality to ultimately be $48.6 million for gas — double what Eklutna is demanding from the city. Prior to being used for electricity generation, methane had been flared, or burned

off at the landfill since 2006 in accordance with EPA regulations. The municipality responded to Eklutna’s lawsuit in an Oct. 4 release from Mayor Dan Sullivan’s office saying that the complaint hinges on whether the methane gas produced by garbage decomposition is “attributable to the land as opposed to any improvements” made by the city, according to their agreement. The landfill gas differs from traditional resources such as natural gas or minerals extracted from a parcel of land because it would not be there if not for the “improvements the municipality has made on the land,” the release states. Further, the municipality said it cannot part with the funds necessary for continued operation of the landfill. As an alternative to receiving half of the gas revenue, Eklutna said it would agree to payments equal to half of the market lease value for the 117 acres from which methane is currently drawn from. In 2010 the going rate for that portion of the landfill was $2,240 per month, according to Eklutna. At that price, the municipality would owe the Native corporation $131,000 per month — more than its current monthly gas revenue more yet if additional acreage is put into methanecapture service. According to the complaint, municipal officials knew of the potential for conflict with Eklutna over the gas-sale project, but did not inform the Eklutna of their intentions when they issued a request for proposals for the project in 2009. Municipal Solid Waste Services Director Mark Madden allegedly wrote in an internal email that the municipality would “need to pay Eklutna fifty percent of the income from any lease of a portion of the landfill site,” the court filing states. Additionally, it claims that the municipality had the 1.76-acre parcel that is home to the gas processing facility appraised at $47,300 in 2010, an action it was required to inform Eklutna about under their agreement, but did not. The North Anchorage Land Agreement mandates annual meetings between the Municipality of Anchorage and Eklutna to resolve any issues arising from their comanagement land use plans. Eklutna claims those meetings have become sporadic in recent years. The $31 million gas plant was funded with $8.5 million in state and federal grants. Zacharski said Doyon Utilities privately financed the rest of the project. Elwood Brehmer can be reached at elwood.brehmer@alaskajournal.com.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING, JUVENILE DEPARTMENT IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: GABRIEL PIPER. DOB: 07/30/11 MALACHI PIPER. DOB: 09/05/08 NO: 13-7-11703-5 SEA NO: 13-7-11701-9 SEA NOTICE OF HEARING TO: *Deanna Piper, mother and/or anyone claiming parental/paternal rights or interest in the children and to All Whom It May Concern: On June 4, 2013 , a petition for Dependency was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named children, whose parents are * and Jason Fleming, father of Gabriel; Brandon Young, alleged father of Malachi. [FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 206-720-3293, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.] Said Petition will be heard on November 4, 2013, at 8:15 a.m., at King County Juvenile Court, 1211 East Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122, before a judge of the above entitled court, at which time you are directed to appear and answer the said petition or the petition will be granted and action will be taken by the court such as shall appear to be for the welfare of the said children. Dated September 26, 2013. BARBARA MINER, KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK By:/s/EBC, Deputy Clerk Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179620

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Adoption of: PAXSON MICHAEL RAY GALLOWAY, A Minor Child, BRIAN THOMAS GALLOWAY and CHERRY CHANTE’L GALLOWAY, Petitioners. Case No. 3AN-13-917 PR NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING To: James C. Willis NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about April 19, 2013 a Verified Petition for Adoption was filed in the above entitiled court wherein it is prayed that a Decree of Adoption be issued granting the adoption of Paxson Michael Ray Galloway to the petitioners. A hearing on the adoption has been set for November 6, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, Courtroom 203. Your consent for this adoption is not required under AS 25.23.050(a)(1) a parent who has abandoned a child for a period of at least six months, AS 25.23.050(2)(A)(B) because you have failed to communicate meaningfully with teh child for a period of at least one year and you have failed to provide for the care and support of the child as required by law for a period of at least one year. The legal effect of this adoption is to terminate your parental rights. If you wish to object to the adoption, you must do so by notifying this court, in writing, prior to the date of the hearing or by appearing in person.

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DATED this 13th day of September, 2013. By:/s/Dorothea G. Aguero AK Bar No. 9106019 Attorney for Petitioners. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179356

Cook, Attorney, at 109 West Sixth Avenue, Suite 207, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or filed with the above Court at 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 and a copy delivered to the Personal Representative’s attorney. Dated this 11th day of October, 2013. By:/s/Craig A. Cook, Attorney for Personal Representative ABA 8306027 Pub: 10/20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10180280

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE

ber 7, 2013. By:/s/Tonja Woelber, Janet Hansten, by Tonja Woelber, Woelber, Jacobson & Passard, LLC . 4241 B Street, Suite 201, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Pub: 10/13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10180052

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE

Notice to Creditors POST MORTEM ADMINISTRATION OF THE JANE H. BEHLKE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 11/25/1975 NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO AS 13.36.368, Notice is hereby given that Susan Behlke Foley and Carol B. Fox have been appointed as Successor Trustees of the Jane H. Behlke Revocable Trust. All persons having claims against Jane H. Behlke or said Trust are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the law offices of FOLEY & FOLEY, A Professional Corporation, 11001 O’Malley Centre Dr., Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99515. Dated this 10th day of October, 2013. Foley & Foley, P.C. Attorneys for Susan Behlke Foley and Carol B. Fox, Successor Trustees of the Jane H. Behlke Revocable Trust, dated November 25, 1975. By:/s/William M. Pearson AK Bar No. 0312086 FOLEY & FOLEY, P.C. 11001 O’Malley Centre Dr., Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 522-2272 Pub: 10/20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10180295

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of HESTER R. REISNER, Deceased. Case No: 3AN-13-2469 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS [AS 13.16.450] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to RONALD R. REISNER, Personal Representative of the Estate of HESTER R. REISNER, c/o Davis & Mathis, P.C., 405 West 36th Avenue, Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503, or filed with the court. Dated this 14th day of October, 2013. By:/s/RONALD R. REISNER, Personal Representative of the Estate of HESTER R. REISNER. Davis & Mathis, P.C. 405 West 36th Avenue, #200, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. Pub: 10/20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10180278

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of GENEVIEVE LUCILLE McDONELL, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-01683 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS [AS 13.16.450] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Elizabeth June Awe is the Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claim will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to Elizabeth June Awe, c/o Craig A.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REXFORD A. JOHANSEN, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-809 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS [AS 13.16.450] Notice is hereby given that Virginia Johansen has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Dated this 10th day of October, 2013. By:/s/Virginia Johansen, 2807 Eureka Street, Anchorage, AK 99503 Pub: 10/20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10180284

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT PALMER In the Matter of the Estate of JOAN L. ESTES, Deceased. Case No. 3PA-13-220 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that RICHARD W. ESTES has been appointed as personal representative of the Estate of JOAN L. ESTES. All persons having claims againt the decedent’s estate are required to present them within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the personal represenative at P.O. Box 520363, Big Lake, AK 99652, or filed with the Court at 435 S. Denali St., Palmer, Alaska 99645. Dated this 9th day of October, 2013. By:/s/RICHARD W. ESTES Personal Representative Pub: 10/20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10180101

In the Matter of the Estate of CHARLES A. MELLIN, Deceased. Case No: 3AN-13-02419 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS [AS 13.16.450] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to BEVERLY A. TANNER, Personal Representative of the Estate of CHARLES A. MELLIN, c/o Davis & Mathis, P.C., 405 West 36th Avenue, Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503, or filed with the court. Dated this 7th day of October, 2013. By:/s/BEVERLY A. TANNER, Personal Representative of the Estate of CHARLES A. MELLIN. Davis & Mathis, P.C. 405 West 36th Avenue, #200, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. Pub: 10/13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10180054

POST MORTEM ADMINISTRATION OF THE ALICE ARWEZON LIVING TRUST DATED DECEMBER 20, 2007 NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO AS 13.36.368, Notice is hereby given that Wayne E. Thompson has been appointed as Successor Trustee of the Alice Arwezon Living Trust. All persons having claims against Alice Arwezon or the said Trust are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the law offices of FOLEY & FOLEY, A Professional Corporation, 11001 O’Malley Centre Dr., Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99515. Dated this 4th day of October, 2013. Foley & Foley, P.C. Attorneys for Wayne E. Thompson, Successor Trustee of the Alice Arwezong Living Trust, dated December 20, 2007. By:/s/Richard H. Foley AK Bar No. 8111093 FOLEY & FOLEY, P.C. 11001 O’Malley Centre Dr., Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 522-2272 Pub: 10/13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10180049

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE IN PROBATE

In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT ALLEN WILKINSON, JR. Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-1846 PR

In the Matter of the Estate of, LAWRENCE WAYNE RUTTER, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-1300 P/E

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that Tempy Glenn Larew has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. DATED this 30th day of September, 2013 By:/s/Tempy Glenn Larew 2150 North Nadina Street Palmer, Alaska 99645 Pub: 10/13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10180048

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Janet Hansten Personal Representative of the Estate, c/o Woelber, Jacobson & Passard, LLC, 4241 B Street, Suite 201, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, or filed with the Court. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska on Octo-

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of: KATHY L. HEAPS, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-1754 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James F. Thorne has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate c/o Law Office of Ernest M. Schlereth, LLC, 225 E. Fireweed Lane, Suite 301, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 or filed with the court. Dated this 16th day of August, 2013. By:/s/ERNEST M. SCHLERETH Alaska Bar No. 7505037 Pub: 10/13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10180047

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES RONALD PETTIT, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-01988 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that ROBERT THOMAS PETTIT has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims withing four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Robert Thomas Pettit, personal representative of the estate, c/o Law Office of David D. Clark, 805 W. Fireweed Lane, Anchorage, AK 99503 or filed with the court. Dated this 5th day of October, 2013. LAW OFFICE OF DAVID D. CLARK By:/s/David D. Clark AK Bar No. 8310110 Pub: 10/13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179990

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of Norma J. Rourick. Deceased Case No. 3AN-13-02120 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS take notice that Susan Colligan has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Norma J. Rourick. All persons or entities having claims against the Deceased or his Estate must present their claim within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claim will be forever barred. Claims must be presented in writing to the Estate of Norma J. Rourick. c/o Eric Conard, Esq., 832 S. Colony Way, Palmer AK 99645, or a claim may be filed with the Anchorage Superior Court,825 West 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501. Dated: 10/04/13. By:/s/Eric Conard, Esq. AK Bar #0006036 Counsel to Personal Representative Pub: 10/13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179991

In The Matter of the Estate of: MABEL RICHTER ERB, Deceased. Case No.: 3AN-13-02325 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claim within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative, c/o Law Office of Curtis W. Patteson, LLC, 2525 Blueberry Road, Ste. 102, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, or filed with the court. DATED AT Anchorage, Alaska, this 20th day of September, 2013. By:/s/Elizabeth Richter c/o Law Office of Curtis Patteson, LLC 2525 Blueberry Road, Ste. 102 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 (907) 306-9166 Pub: 10/13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179934

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of Brian L. Robinson, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-02256 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Isaiah Robinson and Anita D. Robinson have been appointed C0-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the law offices of FOLEY & FOLEY, A Professional Corporation, 11001 O’Malley Centre Drive, Suite 201, Anchorage, Alaska 99515, or filed with the court. DATED this 27th day of September, 2013, at Anchorage, Alaska. Foley & Foley, P.C. Attorneys for Isaiah Robinson and Anita D. Robinson By:/s/William Michael Pearson Alaska Bar No. 0312086 Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179878

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of ROBBYN LESLIE WALKER, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-2288 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS [AS 13.16.450] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ELDON W. WALKER has been appointed personal representative of the above-named. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to ELDON W. WALKER, Personal Representative of the Estate of Robbyn L. Walker, c/o Burr, Pease & Kurtz, 810 N Street, Suite 300 Anchorage, Alaska 99501, or filed with the court. Dated this 27th day of September,

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2013. By:/s/Eldon W. Walker Personal Representative of the Estate of Robbyn L. Walker c/o Burr, Pease & Kurtz 810 N St, Suite 300., Anchorage AK 99501. Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179893

the court. DATED this 25th day of September, 2013, at Anchorage, Alaska. Foley & Foley, P.C. Attorneys for Susie Bevins-Ericsen and Lawrence R. Ahvakana By:/s/William Michael Pearson Alaska Bar No. 0312086 Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179666

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of YOUNG SUK YOON, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-2210 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that OK SOON YOON has been appointed personal representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims withing four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Ok Soon Yoon, personal representative of the estate, c/o Law Office of David D. Clark, 805 W. Fireweed Lane, Anchorage, AK 99503 or filed with the court. Dated this 30th day of September, 2013. LAW OFFICE OF DAVID D. CLARK By:/s/David D. Clark AK Bar No. 8310110 Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179882

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter o the Estate of DUANE JOSEPH BRYAN, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-2232 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that David J. Bryan has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. DATED this 26th day of September, 2013. DURRELL LAW GROUP, P.C. Attorneys for David J. Bryan, Personal Representative By:/s/Heidi H. Borson Durrell Law Group, P.C. 1400 West Benson Blvd., Suite 370 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179645

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of William Henry Ullrich, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-2014 P/E NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Deborah Lynn Smith has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-captioned Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice. Claims not so presented will be forever barred. Claims should be presented to the offices of Walker Richards, LLC, 731 N Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, which place has been selected by the Personal Representative as the place for transaction of business of the Estate. DATED this 18th day of September, 2013 By:/s/Deborah Lynn Smith. 600 NE 16th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179656

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of Lucy S. Ahvakana, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-2142 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Susie Bevins-Ericsen and Lawrence R. Ahvakana have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the law offices of FOLEY & FOLEY, A Professional Corporation, 11001 O’Malley Centre Drive, Suite 201, Anchorage, Alaska 99515, or filed with

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of, JOSEPH G. IBAY, Also known as JOSE GAMBOA IBAY, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-01878 PR NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that JEFFREY PERONA BOYCE has been appointed personal representative of the above-named case. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claim must be in writing and presented to the attorney for the estate, Patrice A. Icardi, 3705 Arctic Blvd # 564, Anchorage, AK 99503. DATED AND SIGNED this 25th day of September, 2013 in Anchorage, Alaska. By:/s/Patrice A. Icardi, AK Bar # 9312115. Attorney for Personal Representative 907-929-3032 Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179654

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Estate of Adeline Jean Ullrich, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-2013 P/E NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Deborah Lynn Smith has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-captioned Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice. Claims not so presented will be forever barred. Claims should be presented to the offices of Walker Richards, LLC, 731 N Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, which place has been selected by the Personal Representative as the place for transaction of business of the Estate. DATED this 5th day of September, 2013. Deborah Lynn Smith 600 NE 16th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179657

Judgment for Name Change

NOTICE OF JUDGEMENT CHANGE OF NAME

A judgement has been issued by the Superior Court in Anchorage, Alaska in Case #3AN-13-08834CI ordering that the petitioner's name will be changed from Marissa Rene Fanger to Marissa Rene Brennan, effective on the effective date stated in the clerk's Certificate of Name Change. Pub: 10/20/2013. Ad#10180123

Petition for Change of Name NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A petition has been filed in the Superior Court (Case #3AN-13-09769CI) requesting a name change from (current name) Debbie Sue Mustapha to Debbie Sue Omoigberale. A hearing on this request will be held on, November 21, 2013 at 1:30 pm at Courtroom 15 Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street., Anchorage, AK. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180228

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A petition has been filed in the Superior Court (Case #3AN-13-09574CI) requesting a name change from (current name) Kimberly Kay Hunter to Kimberly Kay Watson Josselet. A hearing on this request will be held on November 12, 2013 at 1:30 pm at Courtroom 15 Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street., Anchorage, AK. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10180053

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A petition has been filed in the Superior Court (Case #3AN-13-09646CI) requesting a name change from (current name) Outhay Nusaath-Walty to Olivia Outhai Walty. A hearing on this request will be held on November 16, 2013 at 12:00 pm at Courtroom 15 Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street., Anchorage, AK. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179969

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A petition has been filed in the Superior Court (Case #3AN-13-08894CI) requesting a name change from (current name) Yeorim Kim to Elize Kim. A hearing on this request will be held on November 12, 2013 at 1:30 pm at Courtroom 15 Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street., Anchorage, AK. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179901

Notice to Absent Defendant

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE

In the Matter of the Estate of, GEORGE G. TUTHILL, Deceased. Case No. 3AN-13-01826 PR

In the Matter of the Dissolution of the Marriage of: Lorian Giles and Robert Giles Case No: 3AN-13-09830CI NOTICE TO ABSENT SPOUSE To: Robert Giles You are hereby notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage was filed in this court by Lorian Giles on 10/04/2013. The petition states that an incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of your marriage and that your whereabouts are unknown. You must make your whereabouts known to the court at this address: Anchorage Trial Court Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501. Failure to do so within 30 days after the last date of publication/posting of this notice may result in the court granting a decree of dissolution of marriage as requested in the petition. Dated: 10/8/2013 By:/s/JMCarbaugh Deputy Clerk of Court Pub: 10/20, 27. 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180293

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that SUE PARRY has been appointed personal representative of the above-named case. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claim must be in writing and presented to the attorney for the estate, Patrice A. Icardi, 3705 Arctic Blvd # 564, Anchorage, AK 99503. DATED AND SIGNED this 26th day of September, 2013 in Anchorage, Alaska. By:/s/Patrice A. Icardi, AK Bar # 9312115. Attorney for Personal Representative 907-929-3032 Pub: 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179629

Judgment for Name Change

NOTICE OF JUDGMENT CHANGE OF NAME

A judgment has been issued by the Superior Court in Anchorage, Alaska, in (Case #3AN-13-08972CI) ordering that the petitioner's name will be changed from Tasleem Mustapha to Tasleem Kelvin Omoigberale. effective on the effective date stated in the clerk's Certificate of Name Change. Pub: 10/20/2013. Ad#10180225

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE ALPINE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. DANIELLE JESSEN, Defendant. Case No. 3AN-13-06856 CI NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT TO: DANIELLE JESSEN. You are hereby Summoned and required to

Notice to Absent Defendant

file with the Court at 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, an Answer to the Complaint which has been filed in this case. If you fail to do so within thirty (30) days after the last date of Publication of this Notice a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. A copy of your answer must be sent to counsel for the plaintiff, Van Abel, Lindeman & Gazaway, LLC, 123 E. Fireweed, Suite 215, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. The relief demanded is $4,845.75. You have been made a party to this action because you owe the Plaintiff this debt for failure to pay for condominium dues, late fees and assessments. Dated at Anchorage Alaska this 4th day of October, 2013. By:/s/Pedro Villarreal Clerk of the Trial Courts Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180159

UITIES, INC. d/b/a PACIFIC MORTGAGE COMPANY; MASTER FINANCIAL, INC., a California corporation; MBNA AMERICA BANK (DELAWARE); MANN FINANCIAL, INC. d/b/a WESTERN FEDERAL MORTGAGE, a Montana corporation; MANN FINANCIAL, INC.; HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL SERVICES; M & T BANK OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK; M & T BANK OF NEW YORK; and all other persons claiming an interest except Wells Fargo, in the following-described real property: Lot Two (2), Block Two (2) DEITZ HOMES ESTATES NO. 2, according to Plat 83-47, Homer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Street address is 40872 China Poot Street, Homer, Alaska. Defendants.

30 days after the last date of publication of this notice. In addition a copy of your answer must be sent to the plaintiff's attorney, Paul J. Nangle, whose address is 101 Christensen Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. If you fail to answer within the re quired time, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This is an action to quiet title property on Lots 24 & 25, Block 25A, East Addition to the Townsite of Anchorage, filed under Plat No. C-18A, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. You have been made a party to this action because Doris Jenkins died, you are an heir and your name is on the title report. Dated: 9/25/2013 By:/s/P.Rearick, Clerk of Court Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179627

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT FAIRBANKS CHARLES J “BUD” HILL, individually and as surviving spouse of HELEN HILL, Plaintiff, vs ANTHONY SANDOVAL, Defendant. Case No. 4FA-13-02202 CI NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT To Defendant: Anthony Sandoval You are hereby summoned and required to file with the court an answer to the Complaint filed in this case. Your answer must be filed with the court at 101 Lacey St., Fairbanks, AK 99701 within Thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice. In addition, a copy of your answer must be sent to Plaintiff's attorney, Christopher E. Zimmerman & Wallace, whose address is 711 Gaffney Rd., Ste. 202, Fairbanks, AK 99701. If you fail to file your answer within the required time, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This is an action for breach of contract including failure to maintain the Plaintiff’s mining claim and equip ment, and appropriation of Plaintiff’s tools and furnishings. The relief demanded is damages in excess of $100,000. You have been made a party to this action because you entered into an Agreement with the Plaintiff on May 25, 2012 which allowed you to mine the Plaintiff’s claims located near Chicken, Alaska and use Plaintiff’s mining equipment and the improvements buildings located at the Plaintiff’s mine in consideration for you performing work and making certain specified improve ments to Plaintiff’s mine and maintaining and repairing Plaintiff’s equipment used and keeping the mining claims used in good general condition and repair as received. Dated 10-7-2013. By:/s/C. Lynch, Deputy Clerk of Court Pub: 10/20, 24, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180113

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Dissolution of the Marriage of: Aletha M Gothe and Rodney P Kutei. Case No: 3AN-13-09436CI NOTICE TO ABSENT SPOUSE To: Rodney P Kutei You are hereby notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage was filed in this court by Aletha M Gothe on 9/17/2013. The petition states that an incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of your marriage and that your whereabouts are unknown. You must make your whereabouts known to the court at this address: Anchorage Trial Court Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501. Failure to do so within 30 days after the last date of publication/posting of this notice may result in the court granting a decree of dissolution of marriage as requested in the petition. Dated: 9/17/13 By:/s/JMarshall, Deputy Clerk of Court Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180087

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT HOMER OLIVER E. ROBINETT and JUDY F. ROBINETT, Plaintiffs, vs. COUNTRY WIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; PB REIT, INC.; PROVIDENT BANK; COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION; BANK OF AMERICA; PPI EQ-

SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO CIVIL RULE 4(E)(2) Case No. 3HO-13-180CI To Defendants: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; PB REIT, INC.; PROVIDENT BANK; COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION; BANK OF AMERICA; and all other persons claiming an interest except Wells Fargo, in the following-described real property: Lot Two (2), Block Two (2) DEITZ HOMES ESTATES NO. 2, according to Plat 83-47, Homer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Street Address is 40872 China Poot Street, Homer, Alaska: You are hereby summoned and required to file with the court an answer to the complaint which ac companies this summons. Your answer must be filed with the court at 3670 Lake Street, Building A. Homer, Alaska 99603 within 20*days after the day you receive this summons, or 30 days after the last date of publication of this Notice to Absent Defendant/Summons. In addition, a copy of your answer must be sent to the plaintiff’s attorney, Michael Hough, whose address is 3733 Ben Walters Lane Suite 2, Homer, Alaska 99603. You are made a Defendant in this case because you show on public records as having, or potentially having, a claim regarding the above described real property adverse to Plaintiffs and as such may claim an interest in the real property described in the Complaint for Quiet Title filed in this case adverse to Plaintff’s ownership or have created a cloud upon Plaintiff’s title to the following de scribed real property: Lot Two (2), Block Two (2), DEITZ HOMES ESTATES NO. 2, according to Plat No. 83-47, Homer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Such real property is located at 40872 China Poot Street, Homer, Alaska 99635. A residential home is located on such real property. If you fail to file your answer within the required time, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. The relief demanded in the complaint is that Plaintiff receive title to the subject real property free from any claim or interest you may have in such real property. If you are not represented by an attorney, you must inform the court and all other parties in this case, in writing, of your current mailing address and any further changes to your mailing address and telephone number. You may use court form Notice of Change of Address/Telephone Number (TF-955), available at the clerk’s office or on the court system’s w e b s i t e a t www.state.ak.us/courts/forms.htm, to inform the court. NOTICE OF JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENT To: Plaintiff and Defendant You are hereby given notice that this case has been assigned to Judge Huguelet Dated: 9/24/13 By:/s/Fredway DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179964

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE ALLEVA INVESTMENTS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. The Unknown Heirs and Successors in Interest to CARL EDWARD JENKINS, The Unknown Heirs and Successors in Interest to DORIS C. JENKINS, and DON McDANIEL, Defendants. Case No. 3AN-13-6751 Civil NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS To Defendants: Unknown Heirs and Successors in Interest to Doris C. Jenkins. You are hereby summoned and required to file an answer to the complaint filed in this case. Your answer must be filed with the court a 825 W. 4th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501 within

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT ANCHORAGE In the Matter of the Dissolution of the Marriage of: Miguel R DeMarzo and Lolly R Symbol Case No: 3AN-13-09549CI NOTICE TO ABSENT SPOUSE To: Lolly R Symbol You are hereby notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage was filed in this court by Miguel R DeMarzo on 09/23/2013. The petition states that an incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of your marriage and that your whereabouts are unknown. You must make your whereabouts known to the court at this address: Anchorage Trial Court Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501. Failure to do so within 30 days after the last date of publication/posting of this notice may result in the court granting a decree of dissolution of marriage as requested in the petition. Dated: 9/23/13 By:/s/JMarshall ,Deputy Clerk of Court Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179564

Notice of Sale and Default NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-OC-124671 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by JENNIFER L. CULP AND JOHN D. CULP, WIFE AND HUSBAND, as Trustor, to TITLE DIRECT, as Trustee, in favor of ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, as Beneficiary, dated 12/17/2004, recorded 1/3/2005 under Instrument No. 2005-000207-0, in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, Na tional Association, as Trustee for Park Place Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-WLL1 and the record owner of the property is purported to be JENNIFER L. CULP AND JOHN D. CULP, WIFE AND HUSBAND. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED IN THE ANCHORAGE RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA: LOT FORTY-FIVE (45), BAXTER TERRACE SUBDIVISION, AC CORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NO. 84-294, RECORDS OF ANCHORAGE RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 6950 BAXTER TERRACE CIRCLE, , ANCHORAGE, AK 99504. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $1,285.82 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *2/1/2011*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $156,683.86,

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plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/23/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180198

default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/23/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180204

December 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/23/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180209

825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Michael T. McVittie, Trustor, recorded April 7, 2009, as Instrument No. 2009-021993-0, An chorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $219,284.83 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180141

together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Christian J. Peters and Katherine J. Peters, Trustors, re corded February 27, 2004, as Instrument No. 2004-001600-0, Juneau Recording District, First Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $144,450.75 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180145

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND DEED OF TRUST FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

Funk and Sheree L. Funk, husband and wife, Trustor, Daniel A. Funk, Record Owner, recorded on March 03, 2010 under Reception No. 2010-000282-0, Talkeetna Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 10, Block 1, RAN GEVIEW SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 76-21, Talkeetna Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 10, Block 1, RANGEVIEW SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 76-21, Records of the Talkeetna Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 5737 S SAWMILL LN, TRAPPER CREEK, AK 99683. $112,516.84 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180154

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-OC-127749 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by GREGORY T. STAPLEY, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, to FIRST AMERICAN HERITAGE TITLE, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR DANA CAPITAL GROUP ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/26/2006, re corded 1/31/2007 under Instrument No. 2007-006603-0, in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007-BR3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI CATES, SERIES 2007-BR3 and the record owner of the property is pur ported to be GREGORY T. STAPLEY, A MARRIED MAN. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 11, BLOCK 1, MOUNTAIN DALE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NUMBER 83-215, RE CORDS OF THE ANCHORAGE RE CORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 5840 EAST 4TH AVENUE, , ANCHORAGE, AK 99504. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $2,059.53 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *4/1/2013*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $326,940.83, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-FKB-127712 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by SUZI J KAEHLER WIFE ERIC A KAEHLER HUSBAND, as Trustor, to KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, in favor of KeyBank National Association, as Beneficiary, dated 7/5/2007, recorded 7/23/2007 under Instrument No. 2007-046759-0, in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to KeyBank National Association and the record owner of the property is purported to be SUZI J KAEHLER WIFE ERIC A KAEHLER HUSBAND. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 20, WOLF CREEK NO. 2 SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NO. 00-128, RECORDS OF THE ANCHORAGE RECORDING DISTRICT, 3RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF ALASKA Commonly referred to as 7523 TIMBERWOLF CIRCLE, , ANCHORAGE, AK 99507. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $264.22 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *2/3/2013*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $ 91,978.45, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on

Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee, will sell Unit A, ALYESKA SKI RESORT CONDOMINIUMS, as identified in the declaration recorded December 31, 1985 in Book 1367 at Page 747, and amendments thereto and as shown on floor plans and as-built survey filed under Plat No. 86-55, in the office of the Recorder for the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 270 Alyeska View Avenue, #A, Girdwood, AK 99587 to the highest, best bidder on December 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Richard D. Desautel, Trustor, recorded May 31, 2011, as Instrument No. 2011-024847-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $427,958.62 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180132

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AlaskaUSA Title Agency, Trustee, will sell Lot 14, STOCKHAUSEN SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. P-450, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 21424 Ginger Lee Drive, Chugiak, AK 99567 to the highest, best bidder on December 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Tawndy N. Doyle and Spencer C. Doyle, Trustors, recorded December 1, 2010, as Instrument No. 2010-064111-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $269,769.82 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180136

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AlaskaUSA Title Agency, Trustee, will sell Lot 1, Block 3, PTARMIGAN ROOST, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 71-214, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 16241 Sandpiper Drive, Anchorage, AK 99516 to the highest, best bidder on December 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Roland A. Suter and Jacqualene Suter, Trustors, recorded April 3, 2003, as Instrument No. 2003-030736-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $78,299.67 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180138

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AlaskaUSA Title Agency, Trustee, will sell Lot 10, Block 5, BRUIN PARK SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. P-222B, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 11231 Polar Drive, Anchorage, AK 99516 to the highest, best bidder on December 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse,

Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, as substitute trustee for Pacific Northwest Title of Alaska, recorded September 4, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013-050265-0, now gives notice of default under the deed of trust executed by Patrick G. Waringuez, Trustor, in favor of First National Bank Alaska, Beneficiary, recorded on October 29, 2008 at Instrument No. 2008-060242-0, in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska encumbering the following property: Lot 13, Block 1, COLLEGE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number P-470, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. The address of the property is 2022 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99508-4101. Trustor is in default as payment of the secured note is two months or more past due and late charges are also past due in the amount of $857.33. The balance due on the note is the principal sum of $138,217.16 plus interest from June 19, 2013 as pro vided in the Note plus any prepay ment premium, late charges, attorneys' fees and costs of sale and other sums as provided in the deed of trust. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee, by demand of beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the real property described above to satisfy the obligations secured thereby at an auction sale to be held on December 10, 2013, in the main lobby of the Anchorage Superior Courthouse at 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. The sale may be held with other sales as Trustee may conduct which shall begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until complete. Payment must be made at the time of sale in cash or by cashier's check. Beneficiary may enter a credit offset bid consisting of sums due it under the deed of trust security agreement and note. Title to the real property will be conveyed by trustee's quit claim deed without warranties of title. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if default has arisen by failure to make payments required under the promissory note and/or the deed of trust, the default may be cured and this sale terminated if payment of the sum then in default, other than principal that would not then be due if default had not occurred, and attorneys and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed. To determine the current amount required to be paid to cure the default and reinstate the payment terms of the note, you may call 777-3392 or send an e-mail to hgraham@fnbalaska.com. Provided, however, if notice of default has been recorded two or more times previ ously under the deed of trust de scribed above and the default has been cured, the trustee may not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. Dated this 4th day of September, 2013 Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee By:/s/Leslie Plikat, Agent Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180143

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee, will sell Lot 222, SUBDIVISION OF MENDENHAVEN, Unit One, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 271, Records of the Juneau Recording District, First Judicial District, State of Alaska; 4171 Aspen Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801 to the highest, best bidder on December 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Juneau Superior Courthouse, Dimond Court Building, 123 4th Street, Juneau, Alaska,

Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 9, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Simeon S. Oskolkoff and Lubov D. Oskolkoff, husband and wife, Trustor, Estate of Lubov D. Oskolkoff, Record Owner, recorded on September 30, 2005 under Reception No. 2005-070417-0, ANCHORAGE Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, de scribing: Lot 3, STRATFORD GLEN SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2001-83, in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 829 SHAKESPEARE CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99503. $111,626.19 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180150

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 9, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming John E. Reed and Teri L. Reed, husband and wife, Trustor, John E. Reed and Teri L. Reed, husband and wife, as Tenants by the Entirety with the right of survivorship, Record Owner, recorded on August 31, 2007 under Reception No. 2007-055877-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 3A, Block 3 of COMMODORE PARK, according to Plat 83-241, filed in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 3A, Block 3 of COMMODORE PARK, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 83-241, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 10551 JAMESTOWN DRIVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99507. $267,684.41 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180152

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on December 9, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Karen Hodge and William D. Hodge, wife and husband, Trustor, William Hodge and Karen Hodge, Husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on December 15, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-024577-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot Nine (9), Block Three (3), MARTIN SUBDIVISION ALASKA STATE LAND SURVEY NO. 84-21, according to the plat filed December 4, 1984 as Plat Number 84-275; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 9, Block 3 of MARTIN SUBDIVISION ALASKA STATE LAND SURVEY NO. 84-21, according to the plat filed December 4, 1984 as Plat No. 84-275; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 5511 CASCADE RD, FAIRBANKS, AK 99709. $197,355.08 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180153

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 10, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Daniel A

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 6, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Jerry W. Lawton II, a single man, Trustor, Jerry W. Lawton II and Mariah N. Lawton, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on March 10, 2005 under Reception No. 2005-015368-0, ANCHORAGE Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, de scribing: Unit No. 73, STONEHAVEN MANOR CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE 16, located on Tract B-9, TOWN PARK SUBDIVISION, under Plat No. 97-129 and as shown on floor plans filed in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, and as described in the Declaration recorded September 03, 2003 as Instrument No. 2003-090519-0 and amendments thereto, if any. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SUBSURFACE ESTATE and all rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever nature accruing unto said estate pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 12/18/71 (85 Stat 688,704; 43 USC 1601, 1613 (f) (1976) as reserved by the United States of America in the Patent to said land., a/k/a 11869 GALLOWAY LOOP, EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577. $213,286.31 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180155

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 9, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Winifredo K. Morzo and Noreen J. Morzo, husband and wife, Trustor, Winifredo Morzo and Noreen Morzo, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on April 17, 2000 in Book 171, on Page 416, Kodiak Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot Ten (10), Block Forty-Three (43), EAST ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF KODIAK, according to Plat 58-2, located in the Kodiak Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 10, Block 43, EAST ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF KODIAK, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 58-2, Records of the Kodiak Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 1312 BARANOF STREET, Kodiak, AK 99615. $87,311.05 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180156

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 5, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Maryanne B. Tandoc, an unmarried person, Trustor, Maryanne B. Tandoc, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on February 26, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-011926-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Unit No. Eleven (11), PARK FORREST CONDOMINIUMS, as identified in the declaration recorded October 12, 1982 in Book 793 at Page 121 and amendments thereto and as shown on floor plans and as-built survey

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filed under Plat No. 82-340, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Unit 11 of PARK FORREST CONDOMINIUMS BUILDING NO. 4, as shown on the Floor Plans filed in the office of the Recorder of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, under Plat No. 82-340 and as identified in the Declaration recorded October 12, 1982, Book 793, Page 121, and amendments thereof, a/k/a 9730 VANGUARD DRIVE #11, ANCHORAGE, AK 99507. $146,425.72 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180157

1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/18/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180162

not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/23/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180165

the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/23/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180176

DATED: 9/23/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/MELANIE BEAMAN AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/4 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180186

filed under Plat Number 2008-8, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $285.02 WHICH BECAME DUE ON 17 AUGUST 2011 THROUGH 17 AUGUST 2013 AND MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $285.02 FROM 17 AUGUST 2013 FORWARD, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TOGETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE ; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND INDEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Trustee has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and ad vances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. Payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the assignee Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, inside the front doors of the The Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, the 9th day of January, 2014. at the hour of 10:30 o’clock a.m. The Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. Questions should be directed to the Law Office of Aglietti, Offret & Woofter, 733 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 206, Anchorage, AK 99501, Phone (907) 279-8657. DATED at Soldotna, Alaska, this 8th day of October, 2013. FIRST AMERICAN TITLE By:/s/Sharon M. Dallmann Authorized Signer Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180110

NOTICE OF SALE TO THE HEIRS OF RON J. CONNER: DORA CONNER, KEITH CONNER, JAMES HUSKEK AND DAVID CHASE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on January 3, 2014, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Ron J. Conner, an unmarried person, Trustor, Estate of Ron J. Conner, deceased, Record Owner, recorded on September 06, 2011 under Reception No. 2011-017036-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 3, Block A, SWARTZ SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO. 1, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 68-13, in the records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 3, Block A, SWARTZ SUBDIVISION ADDITION NO. 1, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 68-13, Records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 14620 S KNIK GOOSE BAY RD, WASILLA, AK 99654. $136,477.88 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180158

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-FHS-127620 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by NANCY S CLAWSON, A WIDOW, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE, as Trustor, to ESCROW WORKS, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR THE LENDING GROUP, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 6/15/2006, recorded 6/22/2006 under Instrument No. 2006-017075-0, in the PALMER Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC and the record owner of the property is purported to be NACY S CLAW SON, A WIDOW, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, THE HIGHLANDS, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NO. 79-460, RECORDS OF THE PALMER RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 140 MONTGOMERY WAY, , PALMER, AK 99645. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $1,718.44 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *12/1/2012*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $178,064.09, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if:

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-OC-126763 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by DIANA P ALBRECHT, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, to ALLIANCE TITLE COM PANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMPRO MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF UNITED FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 7/11/2006, recorded 7/19/2006 under Instrument No. 2006-048275-0, in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-20, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-20 and the record owner of the property is purported to be DIANA P ALBRECHT, A SINGLE WOMAN. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 3, LUXMORE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NUMBER 84-85, RECORDS OF THE ANCHORAGE RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 6834 TERRY STREET, ANCHORAGE, AK 99502. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $2,157.69 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *6/1/2009*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $263,808.20, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-OC-127286 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by VIKTOR I GOY A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, to OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Trustee, in favor of OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, dated 8/24/2007, recorded 8/30/2007 under Instrument No. 2007-022376-0, in the PALMER Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-OPT5, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-OPT5 and the record owner of the property is purported to be VIKTOR I GOY A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (NW1/4NW1/4), IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, SEWARD MERIDIAN, PALMER RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (W1/2W1/2NW1/4NW1/4). Commonly referred to as 2935 NORTH CHURCH ROAD, , WASILLA, AK 99654. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $3,126.65 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *3/1/2013*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $522,967.70, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-BT-124348 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by JEREMIAH W HOOVER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SEPERATE ESTATE, as Trustor, to RECON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 2/25/2009, recorded 2/26/2009 under Instrument No. 2009-004087-0, in the PALMER Recording District, State of ALASKA. Said Deed of Trust was modified under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 2012-010737-0. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and the record owner of the property is purported to be JEREMIAH W. HOOVER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SEPERATE ESTATE. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 5, COUNTRY LANE WOODS ADDITION NO. 3, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF FILED UNDER PLAT NO. 2006-139, IN THE PALMER RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 4364 W MEMORY DRIVE, , WASILLA, AK 99654. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $1,415.49 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *8/1/2012*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $203,452.50, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same.

EDWARD JAMES and PATRICIA JAMES, Husband and Wife, Beneficiaries, v. ANTHONY FITZHUGH CRESSWELL, and PENNY LEE CRESSWELL, Husband and Wife, Trustors. NOTICE OF SALE FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, (Nesbette Memorial Courthouse ) on December 30, 2013, at 10:00 am. together with other sales that may be conducted. The sale will be pursuant to the Deed of Trust naming AN THONY FITZHUGH CRESSWELL and PENNY LEE CRESSWELL, Husband and Wife, Trustors, recorded October 10, 2006, as Serial No. 2006-068590-0, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, which encumbers the following described real property: Lot Forty-Three (43), U.S. Survey 3045, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. The principal amount of $246,674.66 is due, plus interest at 7% per annum in the amount of $45,161.43 as of September 6, 2013 ($47.3072 per day), plus late charges, costs accrued and additional necessary expenses, including reasonable actual attorney fees herein incurred. Go to Alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default and Sale. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180098

NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to the Superior Court's September 26, 2013 judgment in case number 3AN-13-06721, Civil, describing Park Place Condominium Association, Inc., as Plaintiff, and Blue Mountain Homes, LLC, as Defendant(s), Plaintiff will sell (subject to redemption rights) Defendants' interest in real property for cash to the highest bidder at public auction on December 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in conjunction with such other sales as Plaintiff's attorney may conduct, inside the front entrance of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska. Proceeds of the sale will be applied to costs, expenses and attorney's fees incurred in the sale of the property, and to satisfy amounts due pursuant to the judgment referenced above. The property to be sold is described as follows: U N I T N O . 407 of PARK PLACE CONDOMINI UMS, PHASE I, as shown on the Floor Plans, filed under Plat No. 82-22, located in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, and as described in the Declaration recorded December 20, 1995, in Book 2870, at Page 416, and Amendments thereto, if any. The address for the above described property is: 1200 I Street, Unit No. 407, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. DATED: October 9, 2013. OSOWSKI LAW OFFICES, LLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff. By:/s/Shane J. Osowski, ABA#: 9211096 Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180117 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Trustor, William Manell, a married man, executed a Deed of Trust to FIRST AMERICAN TITILE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, assignee Beneficiary from Richard Blake Johnson and Rosemary D. Johnson, husband and wife, as recorded on the 17th day of June, 2011. RECORDING NUMBER 2011-005644-0, records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, to secure a Deed of Trust Note executed on the 15th day of June, 2011. The Trustor has breached his obligations under the said Deed of Trust Note for which the Deed of Trust was given in security, according to the terms of said obligation and Deed of Trust. There is presently owed to Beneficiary the sum of $27,415.62, plus interest theron from July 18, 2011, at 9%, in the amount of $5.52 per diem and all sums expended by the Beneficiary and Trustee under the Deed of Trust, with interest thereon. Said Deed of Trust conveyed the following described real property: Lot 9, NORTH STAR SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof,

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, LLC, Trustee, will sell A parcel of land located entirely within the East one-half of the Southeast one-quarter (E1/2SE1/4) of Section 22, Township 18 North, Range 3 West, Seward Meridian, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the quarter corner common to Sections 22 and 23, monumented with a General Land Office, brass cap monument; thence South 00º01'04” East, on the East boundary of the E1/2SE1/4, for 653.00 feet; thence South 89º50'36” West, parallel with the North boundary of the E1/2SE1/4 for a distance of 315.00 feet to Corner No. 1 and the true point of beginning; thence South 00º01'04” East parallel with the East boundary of said E1/2SE1/4 for approximately 785.83 feet to a point lying 19.92 feet distant from the north easement line of Armstrong Road as recorded in Book 0386 at pages 297 and 298, located in the Palmer Recording District and Corner No. 2 of this parcel description; thence North 84º45'08” West, parallel with said easement for 20.00 feet and Corner No. 3; thence South 00º01'04” East for approximately 20.00 feet to an intersection with said north easement line of Armstrong Road and Corner No. 4; thence North 84º45'08” West on said easement, for approximately 264.20 feet to the southwest corner of that certain parcel No. 1 described within Matanuska-Susitna Borough Waiver Resolution Serial No. 2002-178-PWm and recorded in the Palmer Recording District on November 8, 2002, Serial No. 2002-025462-0 at page 4 of 5, said intersection being corner No. 5 of this parcel description; thence North 00º01'04” West, parallel with

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the East boundary E1/2SE1/4 of Section 22 for approximately 779.06 feet to a point lying 653 feet distant from the North boundary of said E1/2SE1/4, and corner No. 6 of this parcel; thence North 89º50'36” East for 283.00 feet to the true point of beginning. Said parcel is also described as Parcel No. 3, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Waiver Resolution Serial No. 2003-109-PWm, recorded August 22, 2003 as Document No. 2003-024266-0. with a street address of 13315 W Armstrong Road, Wasilla, AK. to the highest, best, bidder on December 5, 2013 at 10:00am, the main front door of the Superior Court Building, 435 S. Denali St., Palmer, AK together with other sales. The sale will be pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Alfred Cummings and Ann Cummings, as Trustors, recorded March 16, 2004, in Document No. 2004-006634-0, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $27,393.68 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180108

make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/17/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10180067

Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Stephen A. Brewi and Melany S. Brewi, Trustors, recorded April 21, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008-008894-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $221,802.28 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179970

10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Daniel Woller, Trustor, recorded November 1, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-073959-0, An chorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $69,735.64 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179982

Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 3 and 4, Block 1, MELIN SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 86-180, in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 17190 E MELIN ROAD, PAL MER, AK 99645. $197,215.58 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179946

47102 S. Merlin Drive, Wasilla, Alaska. Parcel 2: Lot 7, Block 3, Sheep Creek Acres, according to Plat No. 85-2, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. This property is believed to have a street address of 47509 S. Merlin Drive, Wasilla, Alaska. The breach of the obligation consists of failure to satisfy an indebtedness which is secured by said Deed of Trust. The amount of indebtedness due and owing to Beneficiary on the Deed of Trust, is $73,697.09 plus interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum commencing September 10, 2013, plus late charges. Unless the default is cured on or before the date of sale set forth below, the Trustee elects to sell the property described below to satisfy the obligation. If the default has arisen by failure to make pay ments required by the Trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale terminated if payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not now be due if default had not occurred, and attorney fees and other foreclosure costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default, is made at any time before the sale date set forth in this notice or to which the sale may be subsequently postponed; and when notice of default under A.S. 34.20.070(b) has been recorded two or more times previously under this same Deed of Trust and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. TAKE NOTICE that on January 8, 2014, at 10:30 o’clock a.m. the above described property will be sold at public auction for cash or certified funds at the main front door of the Nesbett Courthouse, 825 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. The attorney for the trustee or another agent of the trustee may conduct the sale. The trustee has the right to postpone the sale and set reasonable rules and conditions for the conduct of the sale. Sale shall be made to the highest bidder. The beneficiary may bid at the sale. Questions regarding this matter should be directed to Law Offices of David D. Clark, 805 W. Fireweed Lane, Anchorage, AK 99503; telephone 907-272-7989. DATED: 10-2-2013 FIDELITY TITLE AGENCY OF ALASKA By:/s/Kathy Franke, Agent Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179930

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, LLC, Trustee, will sell Lot 37, Block 7, Birch Hills Estates, according to Plat No. 71-10, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, with a street address of 5460 W Limberlost Ave., Wasilla, AK. to the highest, best, bidder on December 5, 2013 at 10:00am, the main front door of the Superior Court Building, 435 S. Denali St., Palmer, AK together with other sales. The sale will be pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Jeffery L. Avery and Christine M. Avery, as Trustors, recorded October 4, 2007, in Document No. 2007-025742-0, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $126,093.34 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10180104

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-BT-128332 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by TREG D. HELME AND SARAH M. HELME, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE OF ALASKA, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR HOMESTATE MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 12/11/2008, re corded 12/15/2008 under Instrument No. 2008-067783-0, and modified in agreement signed by Borrower on 11/3/2010 in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and the record owner of the property is purported to be TREG D. HELME AND SARAH M. HELME, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 66, SCENIC PARK VIEW SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NUMBER 2005-99, RECORDS OF THE ANCHORAGE RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DIS TRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 3805 SCENIC VIEW DRIVE, , ANCHORAGE, AK 99504. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $2,091.32 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *5/1/2013*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $300,040.73, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Yukon Title Company, Inc., Trustee, will sell Lot 12, Block “C”, UNIVERSITY GARDENS SUBDIVISION, according to the amended plat filed May 15, 1984 as Plat No. 84-84; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska; 1412 MacFarland Street, Fairbanks AK 99709 to the highest, best bidder on December 3, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Fair banks Superior Courthouse, 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Robert J. Herrera, Trustor, recorded September 1, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005-018775-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $172,542.83 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179985

NOTICE OF SALE Real Property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder at Public Auction at the South Front Door of the SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE, located at 435 SOUTH DENALI STREET, PALMER, AK 99645 on DECEMBER 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Proceeds of the sale will be applied to costs incurred in the foreclosure and to satisfy amounts due under the Deed of Trust recorded NOVEMBER 16, 2000, UNDER BOOK 1100 AT PAGE 381 naming, TIMOTHY QUERIPEL AND STACIE JOHNSON as Trustors, VALLEY FORECLOSURE SERVICE as Trustee and CHARLES A. AKERS AND LINDA AKERS as Beneficiary's. Said Deed affects real property commonly known as: LOT SEVEN (7), BLOCK THREE (3), COLUMBIA HILLS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLAT NO. 74-39, LOCATED IN THE PALMER RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DIS TRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. AKA 4729 S. VIKING ROAD, WASILLA, AK 99623. The amount due under the Deed of Trust and Note is: $67,860.01 plus interest, taxes and fees due thereunder, on said real property. VALLEY FORECLOSURE SERVICE By:/s/Kathy James, Owner (907) 357-8700 Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179960

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee, will sell Lot 12, Block 2, BRITTANY ESTATES, PHASE 1, according to Plat No. 85-68, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 1060 W. Josselin Lane, Palmer, AK 99645 to the highest, best bidder on December 3, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage,

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Alyeska Title, Trustee, will sell Lot 23, Block 3, PTARMIGAN VILLAGE, UNIT NO. 2, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 72-100, in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 8616 W. Cormorant Way, Wasilla, AK 99654 to the highest, best bidder on December 4, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Travis B. Chambers, Trustor, re corded January 10, 2011, as Instrument No. 2011-000592-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $151,722.42 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179975

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AlaskaUSA Title Agency, Trustee, will sell Unit 10, LAUREN CREEK TOWNHOMES PHASE 6, according to the official maps and floor plans filed as Plat No. 2006-135 and as described in Declaration recorded March 6, 2006, as Serial Number 2006-014100-0 and any amendments thereto, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 2626 Lauren Creek Loop #10, Anchorage, AK 99507 to the highest, best bidder on December 3, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Scott T. Gray, Trustor, recorded January 2, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-000164-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $199,077.56 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179977

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee, will sell Lot 14, Block 1, VALLEY TRAILS SUBDIVISION, according to Plat No. 83-147, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 324 N. Lloyd Street, palmer, AK 99645 to the highest, best bidder on December 3, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Geoffrey J. Lapp and Stephanie J. Lapp, Trustors, recorded June 3, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008-012847-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $163,446.98 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179979

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AlaskaUSA Title Agency, Trustee, will sell Unit 7A, Building 4, CONTEMPO ONE CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE II, according to the official maps and floor plans filed as Plat No. 82-3 and as described in Declaration recorded October 23, 1981, Book 658 at Page 559 and any amendments thereto, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 241 McCarrey Street, Bldg. 4, Unit 7A, Anchorage, AK 99508 to the highest, best bidder on December 3, 2013, at

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 2, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Lisa R. Traxinger, an unmarried person, Trustor, Lisa R. Traxinger, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on June 07, 2010 under Reception No. 2010-004529-0, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, WIK LAKE TERRACE ADDITION NUMBER 1, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 85-121, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 50666 DOSSOW ST, KENAI, AK 99611. $179,805.53 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179943

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 3, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Ne Phta-Li W. Wray, an unmarried person, Trustor, Ne Phta-Li W. Wray, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on November 09, 2005 under Reception No. 2005-081441-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Unit 58 of FIRE EAGLE CONDOMINIUM, PHASE NO. III, as shown on the floor plans filed in the office of the Recorder of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, under Plat No. 2004-73, and as identified in the Declaration recorded January 15, 2003, Serial No. 2003-004516-0, and in any amendments thereof. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SUBSURFACE ESTATE and all rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of what so ever nature accruing unto said estate pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 12-18-71 (85 Stat 688,704; 43 U.S.C. 1601, 1613 (f) (1976) as reserved by the United States of America; more accurately described as Unit 58 of FIRE EAGLE CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE NO. III, according to the official maps and floor plans filed as Plat No. 2004-73, and as described in Declaration recorded January 15, 2003, as Serial Number 2003-004516-0, and in any amendments thereof, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SUBSURFACE ESTATE and all rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of what so ever nature accruing unto said estate pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of December 18, 1971 (85 Stat 688,704; 43 U.S.C. 1601, 1613 (f) (1976) as reserved by the United States of America, a/k/a 13718 FIRE CREEK TRAIL DR, EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577. $182,564.72 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179945

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on December 2, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Doyl J. Townsend, individually and as surviving spouse of Alice R. Townsend, aka Alicia Townsend, Trustor, The heirs and devisees of Doyl J. Townsend, Record Owner, recorded on September 03, 2010 under Reception No. 2010-016273-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 5, Block 4 of the FIRST ADDITION TO FAIR MEADOW ESTATES SUBDIVISION, according to the plat filed September 15, 1976 as Plat No. 76-142; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 2266 Freedom Drive, North Pole, AK 99705. $116,925.34 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179948

NOTICE OF DEFAULT & NOTICE OF SALE

(Deed of Trust Foreclosure) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a breach of the obligations of the following Deed of Trust has occurred: Trustor: JAMES G. KINCHELOE, JR. Beneficiary: FALCON’S RIDGE, LLC. Recording: September 28, 2006, Serial No: 2006-027930-0, Palmer Recording District This Deed of Trust affects the following described real property: Parcel 1: Lot 18, Block 2, Falcon’s Ridge Subdivision, according to Plat 2006-19, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. This property is believed to have a street address of

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on December 2, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Diana L. Darby, an unmarried person, Trustor, Diana L. Darby, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on May 15, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-007953-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 9, Block 7 of ALASKA STATE LAND SURVEY NO. 81-33, EAGLE SUBDIVISION, according to the plat filed September 9, 1981 as Plat No 81-137; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a NHN Blackburn Street, Tok, AK 99780. $134,439.27 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179936

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on December 2, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Arthur R. Breese Jr. and Dorrie A. Breese, husband and wife, Trustor, Arthur R. Breese, Jr. and Dorrie A. Breese, husband and wife, Record Owner, re corded on November 20, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-022568-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 4, Block 15 of the AURORA SUBDIVISION, according to the plat labeled "Revision A", filed July 24, 1952 as Instrument Number 133.210; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 1608 Central Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709. $78,374.55 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179937

Page October 20, Commerce Page 32 6 •• October 20,2013 2013••Alaska AlaskaJournal Journalofof Commerce Notice of Sale and Default NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Joshua J. Gonsioroski and Launa M. Gonsioroski, husband and wife, Trustor, Daivd J. Buenafe, an unmarried man, Record Owner, recorded on August 12, 1986 in Book 480, on Page 292, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 8, Block 2, ADVENTURE ESTATES, according to Plat No. 76-50, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 8, Block 2, ADVENTURE ESTATES, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 76-50, Records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 274 HERITAGE DR, WASILLA, AK 99654. $20,302.56 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179938

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on November 18, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Mario P. Gatto II & Kimberly K. Gatto, husband and wife, Trustor, Mario P. Gatto II & Kimberly K. Gatto, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on May 31, 2006 under Reception No. 2006-012028-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 3, Block 3 of MISSION HOMESTEAD SUBDIVI SION, according to the plat filed December 6, 1972 as Plat No. 72-50; Recording of the Fairbanks Recording

Notice of Sale and Default

District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 2459 Dawson Road, North Pole, AK 99705. $200,993.91 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179941

ing described property: Unit 110, EDGEWATER VILLA CONDOMINI UMS, according to the official maps and floor plans filed as Plat No. 83-102 and as described in Declaration recorded April 13, 1983, Book 875 at Page 795 and any amend ments thereto, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, and more commonly known as 3113 W. 42nd Place, Anchorage, AK 99517. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 17, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiff will sell the above-described real property to the highest bidder for cash or its equivalent. The sale will be held in the lobby of the main front entrance of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. The property sold will be subject to redemption rights. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Judicial Sale. For questions contact GROH EGGERS, LLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Sarah A. Badten, ABA #0711078 (Phone: 562-6474). Dated: 9/26/2013 Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179876

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as trustee for the registered holders of MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-NC3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC3 and the record owner of the property is purported to be BARBARA J. TAUANUU, A MARRIED WOMAN. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows:

Exhibit “A” Lot 55, Tract A, FIRST ADDITION TO THE EAGLE CREST SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 63-70, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Tax Parcel Number: 050-304-16-000 Commonly referred to as 19333 FIRST STREET, EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $1,282.10 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *5/1/2013*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $ 90,967.79, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/11/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179772

Commonly referred to as 169 PALACE CIRCLE, , FAIRBANKS, AK 99701. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $901.04 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *4/1/2013*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $119,560.68, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, IN THE LOBBY OF THE FAIRBANKS COURTHOUSE, 101 LACEY STREET, FAIRBANKS, AK, on December 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/13/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Trustee By:/s/MELANIE BEAMAN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179769

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Harry J. Mitchell, a married man, Trustor, Harry J. Mitchell and Carolyn S. Thompson-Mitchell, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on January 05, 2005 under Reception No. 2005-000652-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 27, Block 3, WOODLAND LAKES DEVELOP MENT UNIT NO. 1, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number P-601, Records of the Anchorage Recording District,Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 6534 LINDEN DRIVE, Anchorage, AK 99502. $155,613.00 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/13, 20, 27 & 11/3, 2013. Ad#10179942 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND SALE Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, as Trustee, under the Deed of Trust described as Trustor: Aamina, LLC Trustee: Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska Beneficiary: Mellen Investment Company, LLC. Amount: $500,000. Dated: July 11, 2012. Recorded: July 13, 2012 Serial #: 2012-014672-0, Records of the Palmer Recording District and covering the property located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska described as Lots 5A and 5B, Wrights Island Subdivision, according to Plat No. 78-180, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. and hereby gives notice that breach of the obligations for which such Deed of Trust is security has occurred, consisting of the failure of the above-named Trustor to satisfy certain indebtedness, the payment of which is secured by said Deed of Trust. The amount due and owing by Trustor to Beneficiaries is principal in the amount of $497,618.40, plus interest from June 17, 2013 accruing until the day of the sale at the rate of 12.0% per annum, and sums properly advanced and expended under the terms of said Deed of Trust. The Trustee hereby elects to sell the real property at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America, payable at the time of sale upon closing of bids to satisfy all indebtedness, together with any interest and all sums expended by the Beneficiary and Trustee under said Deed of Trust with interest thereon. The Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid without cash in an amount equal to the balance owed on the obligation at the time of sale. Sale shall be held at public auction inside the front door of Nesbett Courthouse, 825 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska on December 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The default may be cured and the sale terminated if 1) payment of the sum then in default, other than the principal that would not then be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date; 2) removal of the encumbrance on the property created by Deed of Trust dated November 21, 2012 and re corded November 27, 2012, No. 2012-026005-0 in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska which violates Trustor's Loan Agreement with Beneficiary dated July 11, 2012; and 3) when notice of default has been recorded two or more times previously under this deed of trust and the default has been cured, the Trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. Dated this 29th day of August 2013. Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska By:/s/Leslie Plikat, Agent Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179861

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE Pursuant to the Judgment entered by the District Court on August 30, 2013, Case No. 3AN 13-07560 CI, Plaintiff, Edgewater Condominium Association, Inc. v. Janelle L. Norman, Plaintiff will sell Defendant's interest in the follow-

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND SALE Notice is hereby given that KATIE L. CURRIER, Trustor, who executed the deed of trust and note modification agreement dated October 10, 2003, and recorded October 13, 2003, under number 2003-030110-0, in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, conveying the following described property: Lot 10, Block 2, ADDITION NO 1 to the BIRCH PARK SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, Plat No. 73-23, records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. has breached the obligation secured by the deed of trust by failing to pay CHARLES L. GRAHAM and COLLEEN GRAHAM, Beneficiaries under the deed of trust and note modification, according to the terms of said obligation and deed of trust. Now owed under the obligation and deed of trust is the principal amount of $57,064.73 with interest through September 3, 2013 of $3,151.82 and interest thereafter as provided in the obligation at seven percent per annum, costs and attorney fees, and all sums expended by Beneficiaries and Trustee under the deed of trust with interest. The undersigned Trustee under the deed of trust elects to sell the above-described property at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America, payable at the time of sale upon closing of bids, to satisfy the obligation, on the 27th day of December, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., in the lobby of the Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. “Cash in lawful money of the United States of America” means coin or currency of the United States, United States Post Office money orders, or cashier’s check from a bank having a branch in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Beneficiaries will have the right to make an offset bid without cash in an amount equal to the balance owed on the obligation at the time of sale, including all sums expended by Beneficiaries and Trustee under the deed of trust with interest. Inquiries concerning this sale should be directed to Leonard R. Anderson at Burr, Pease & Kurtz, 810 N Street, Suite 300, Anchorage, Alaska 99501; telephone (907) 276-6100. DATED this 19th day of September, 2013. FIDELITY TITLE AGENCY OF ALASKA By: /s/ Kathy Franke, Agent. Pub: 10/20, 27, 11/3 & 10, 2013. Ad#10179838

AMENDED* NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST Trustee's Sale No: 04-OC-127282

This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by BARBARA J. TAUANUU, A MARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, to ALYESKA TITLE, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 11/17/2006, recorded 11/29/2006 under Instrument No. 2006-080369-0, in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK

LOT 12, BLOCK 4, WICKERSHAM PARK ADDITION NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NUMBER 65-15, RECORDS OF THE ANCHORAGE RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 1952 BARTLETT DRIVE, , ANCHORAGE, AK 99507. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $231,987.19 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *3/1/2013*, AND ALL SUBSE QUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TOGETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND INDEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $231,987.19, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/12/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179776

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-FBV-128151 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by ALEXANDER BARTON BOWEN, AN UN MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, to LAND TITLE COMPANY OF ALASKA, INC., as Trustee, in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 8/25/2004, recorded 9/1/2004 under Instrument No. 2004-066007-0, in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company and the record owner of the property is purported to be ALEXANDER BARTON BOWEN, AN UNMARRIED MAN. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT FIFTY-FIVE (55), TRACT "A", EAGLE CREST SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NO. P-558, RECORDS OF THE ANCHORAGE RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-RNM-127621 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by BETH DAVIS, as Trustor, to LAND TITLE, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC DBA DITECH , ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 7/16/2007, re corded 7/30/2007 under Instrument No. 2007-017380-0, in the FAIR BANKS Recording District, State of ALASKA and modified by the agreement signed by the Borrower on 06/13/2009 and by the Lender on 06/19/2009 The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been as signed to Nationstar Mortgage LLC and the record owner of the property is purported to be BETH DAVIS. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 6A, BLOCK 1, ROYAL COURT VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NO.85-32, RECORDS OF THE FAIRBANKS RECORDING DISTRICT, FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA, MORE CORRECTLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 6A, BLOCK 1 OF ROYAL COURT VILLAGE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT FILED MARCH 1, 1985 AS PLAT NO. 85-32; RECORDS OF THE FAIRBANKS RECORDING DISTRICT, FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA.

*AMENDED NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-FNM-124954

This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by PRISCILLA F. ROBBINS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE, as Trustor, to LAND TITLE COMPANY OF ALASKA, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, AN ARIZONA CORPORATION ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/2/2006, recorded 10/9/2006 under Instrument No. 2006-068439-0, in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC and the record owner of the property is purported to be PRISCILLA F. ROBBINS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 31, BLOCK 6, TOWNE EAST SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NUMBER 72-100, RE CORDS OF THE ANCHORAGE RE CORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 6025 WINDING WAY, , ANCHORAGE, AK 99504. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $2,004.17 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *11/1/2012*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of

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Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $251,194.69, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/12/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/MELANIE BEAMAN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179767

and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/9/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179764

isfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, , on December 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/4/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179762

fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/17/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/MELANIE BEAMAN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179800

the trustee may not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. The Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Walter W. Jackinsky are believed to be: McKibben A. Jackinsky and Risa Ann Jackinsky Dated this 23rd day of August, 2013. Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee By:/s/Leslie Plikat, Agent Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179747

husband and wife, Trustor, Aaron R. Dickinson, a married person, Record Owner, recorded on July 28, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-050023-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 14, Block 13, EAGLE CROSSING SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 2000-15, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SUBSURFACE ESTATE and all rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever nature accruing unto said estate pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 12-18-71 (85 Stat 688,704; 43 U.S.C. 1601, 1613 (f) (1976) as reserved by the United States of America, a/k/a 19862 DRIFTWOOD BAY, EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577. $422,207.78 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179741

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-UB-122860 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by MICHAEL W. MEDEIROS, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, to ALASKA USA TITLE AGENCY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ALASKA USA FCU DBA ALASKA USA MORTGAGE COMPANY ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 5/28/2009, re corded 6/5/2009 under Instrument No. 2009-037509-0, in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA TION and the record owner of the property is purported to be MICHAEL W. MEDEIROS, A MARRIED MAN. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 20, ECHO SUBDIVISION, AC CORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF FILED UNDER PLAT NO. 84-150. RECORDS OF THE ANCHORAGE RECORDING DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 7431 BRAVO CIRCLE, , ANCHORAGE, AK 99507. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $1,667.05 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *1/1/2012*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $224,359.35, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred,

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-FEE-128473 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by JAMES BANNER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as Trustor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELEC TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ALASKA USA FCU DBA ALASKA USA MORTGAGE COMPANY, FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 7/15/2009, re corded 7/17/2009 under Instrument No. 2009-007087-0, in the KENAI Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to EverBank and the record owner of the property is purported to be JAMES BANNER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 8, BLOCK 1, AMENDED CAROLWOOD ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NUMBER 83-238, RECORDS OF THE KENAI RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DIS TRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 36257 DAWN DRIVE, , SOLDOTNA, AK 99669. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $1,417.80 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *8/1/2012*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $187,703.40, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to sat-

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY First American Title of Alaska, Trustee, will sell Lot 3-E, COOK INLET OVERVIEW, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT THREE, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 78-69, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; 53670 Lynn Court, Nikiski, AK 99635 to the highest, best bidder on November 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Jean-Etienne S. Wetter, Trustor, recorded July 5, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005-006063-0, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $129,751.01 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179758

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-BT-126465 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by STACY A DRIEHURST AND JENNIFER R. DRIEHURST, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, to ALASKA USA TITLE AGENCY, LLC, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR IFREEDOM DIRECT CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 1/28/2011, recorded 1/31/2011 under Instrument No. 2011-002048-0, in the PALMER Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and the record owner of the property is purported to be STACY A DRIEHURST AND JENNIFER R. DRIEHURST, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, PARADISE LAKE ADDITION NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NO. 2008-44, RE CORDS OF THE PALMER RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 3222 EAST OLGA CIRCLE, , WASILLA, AK 99654. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $2,198.87 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *3/1/2012*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $328,949.62, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure

TO THE HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF WALTER W. JACKINSKY AND OTHERS WITH AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND DEED OF TRUST FORECLOSURE SALE Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, as substitute trustee for Kachemak Bay Title Agency, Inc., recorded August 26, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013-002735-0, now gives notice of default under the deed of trust executed by Walter W. Jackinsky, Trustor, in favor of First National Bank Alaska, Beneficiary, recorded on July 20, 2009 at Instrument No. 2009-002579-0, in the Homer Re cording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska encumbering the following property: Lot 3, JACKINSKY SUBDIVISION, TRACT C, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 78-59, Records of the Homer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. The address of the property is 13145 Sterling Highway, Ninilchik, AK 99639. The Estate of Trustor is in default as payment of the secured Credit Agreement is two months or more past due and late charges are also past due in the amount of $79.37. The balance due on the credit agreement is the principal sum of $48,000.00 plus interest from March 30, 2013 as provided in the credit agreement plus any prepayment premium, late charges, attorneys' fees and costs of sale and other sums as provided in the deed of trust. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee, by demand of beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the real property described above to satisfy the obligations secured thereby at an auction sale to be held on November 26, 2013, in the main lobby of the Anchorage Superior Courthouse at 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. The sale may be held with other sales as Trustee may conduct which shall begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until complete. Payment must be made at the time of sale in cash or by cashier's check. Beneficiary may enter a credit offset bid consisting of sums due it under the deed of trust security agreement and credit agreement. Title to the real property will be conveyed by trustee's quitclaim deed without warranties of title. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if default has arisen by failure to make payments required under the credit agreement and/or the deed of trust, the default may be cured and this sale terminated if payment of the sum then in default, other than principal that would not then be due if default had not occurred, and attorneys and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed. To determine the current amount required to be paid to cure the default and reinstate the payment terms of the credit agreement, you may call 777-3392 or send an e-mail to hgraham@fnbalaska.com. Provided, however, if notice of default has been recorded two or more times previously under the deed of trust described above and the default has been cured,

NOTICE OF SALE TO THE HEIRS OF LORRAINE D. SONNABAND: DANELL SONNABAND, DEBORAH SONNABAND, NANCY PERAL SONNABAND-CAMPBELL AND KATHLEEN BYRNES Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on October 15, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Lorraine D. Sonnaband, a single person, Trustor, The Estate of Lorraine D. Sonnaband, deceased, Record Owner, recorded on January 23, 2007 under Reception No. 2007-001723-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 16, Block 8, WASILLA ESTATES, according to Plat No. 74-4, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 16, Block 8, WA SILLA ESTATES, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 74-4, Records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 655 W HOLIDAY DRIVE, WASILLA, AK 99654. $105,683.56 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179746

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 21, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Rick Cox, a married man as his sole and separate property, Trustor, Countrywide Home Loans, Record Owner, recorded on December 01, 2005 under Reception No. 2005-086740-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 4-A, Block 8, WAGNER ESTATES UNIT NO. 3, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 75-203, in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 4-A, Block 8, WAGNER ESTATES UNIT NO. 3, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 75-203, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 3834 CARLETON AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99517. $148,000.00 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179745

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 25, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Jay C. Duckworth, Jr. and Debra M. Dorosky, husband and wife, Trustor, Jay C. Duckworth, Jr. and Debra M. Dorosky, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, Record Owner, recorded on September 24, 2008 under Reception No. 2008-053713-0, ANCHORAGE Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 2, Block P, NUNAKA VALLEY, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. P-345A, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 5802 PERRY DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504. $148,029.10 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179744

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 25, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Carl R. Hardin and Yvonne-Marie K. Hardin, husband and wife, Trustor, Carl R. Hardin and Yvonne-Marie K. Hardin, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on August 16, 2011 under Reception No. 2011-015665-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 2, Block 1, BEYLUND SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 83-230, Records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 1280 W BEYLUND LP, PALMER, AK 99645. $191,866.38 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179740

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 26, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Jess Arden Buehler, a married person, Trustor, Jess Arden Buehler, a married person, Record Owner, recorded on July 29, 2011 under Reception No. 2011-034927-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot Nine 'A' (9A), BRANDEE SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 83-341, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 13040 CHARLIE CIRCLE, EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577. $218,109.51 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179739

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 26, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Susan L. Dean, a single person, Trustor, Susan L. Dean, an unmarried woman, Record Owner, recorded on February 27, 2008 under Reception No. 2008-004457-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 14, Block 3, VICTORIA ESTATES, PHASE I, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 84-297, Palmer Recording District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 14, Block 3, VICTORIA ESTATES, PHASE I, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 84-297, records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 6700 WEST CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, WASILLA, AK 99623. $229,365.57 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179738

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Ellington, an unmarried person, Trustor, Syreeta L. Ellington, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on September 24, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-061866-0, ANCHORAGE Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Unit A-1, VICTORIA HILL CONDOMINIUM, as shown on the floor plans filed under Plat No. 75-100, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, and as described in the Declaration re corded July 18, 1975 in Book 34 at Page 966 and amendments thereto, if any; more accurately described as Unit A-1 of VICTORIA HILL CONDOMINIUM, as shown on the Floor Plans filed in the office of the Recorder for the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, under Plat No. 75-100 and as identified in the Declaration recorded July 18, 1975, Book 34 Page 966, and in any amendments thereof, a/k/a 7700 BOUNDARY AVE A1, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504. $118,100.57 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179737

dicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 3815 Telequana Drive, Anchorage, AK 99517. $189,290.48 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179730

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 25, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming William L. Hollingsworth, an unmarried man, Trustor, William L. Hollingsworth and Dorine Hollingsworth, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on February 07, 2006 under Reception No. 2006-007686-0, ANCHORAGE Re cording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 22, Block 1, KEMPTON PARK SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 90-62, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 12918 TARA LANE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99516. $329,600.00 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179736

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on November 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Maurizio L. Salinas, a married person, Trustor, Maurizio L. Salinas, a married person, Record Owner, recorded on April 11, 2008 under Reception No. 2008-006728-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 3, Block 2, FAIRFIELDS SUBDIVISION, FIRST ADDITION, according to the plat filed August 2, 1982 as Plat Number 82-109; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 3, Block 2, FIRST ADDITION to FAIRFIELDS SUBDIVISION, according to the plat filed August 2, 1982 as Plat No. 82-109; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 1526 KATY JILL CT, NORTH POLE, AK 99705. $210,780.74 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#101797232

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 22, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Nathan E. Lenartowicz & Bethany R. Lenar towicz, husband and wife, Trustor, Nathan E. Lenartowicz & Bethany R. Lenartowicz, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on January 18, 2008 under Reception No. 2008-002978-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 21, Block 11, WAGNER ESTATES UNIT NO. 3, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 73-89, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 21, Block 11, UNIT NO. 3 WAGNER ESTATES, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 73-89, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Ju-

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 20, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Lee Anne Crafton, an unmarried person, Trustor, Lee Anne Crafton, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on November 16, 2010 under Reception No. 2010-010238-0, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 10D, NORTH 40 Estates No. 2, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 86-154, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 10D, NORTH 40 Estates No. 2, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 86-154, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 50964 EQUESTRIAN AVE, KENAI, AK 99611. $119,378.36 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179727

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 22, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Randy Lee Holliday, a married man, Trustor, Randy Lee Holliday, a married man, Record Owner, recorded on November 30, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-074993-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot Six (6), Block Eight (8), PLEASANT VALLEY SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 75-86, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 3321 CHERRY STREET, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504. $251,478.91 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179718

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 26, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Ryan A. Frise, a married person, Trustor, Ryan A. Frise, a married person, Record Owner, recorded on May 21, 2007 under Reception No. 2007-012228-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 3, Block 8, WILLIWAW SUBDIVISION NO. 2, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. W-76, in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 1551 NORTH COPPER CR, Wasilla, AK 99654. $154,392.52 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179701

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 20, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Patrick M. Hickey, a single person, Trustor, Patrick M. Hickey, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on September 26, 2005 under Reception No. 2005-068974-0, ANCHORAGE Re cording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 10, Block 22C, SOUTH ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF ANCHORAGE, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number C-34, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 1223 F STREET, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501. $130,515.91 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179672

Notice of Sale and Default

NOTICE OF SALE

Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming John Edward Torwick, an unmarried man, Trustor, John E. Torwick, Record Owner, recorded on October 27, 2008 under Reception No. 2008-011089-0, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 5, Block 4, ROBINSON LOOP SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number. 87-9, Records of the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 37836 EAGLESON AVE, STERLING, AK 99672. $181,384.14 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179698

Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 20, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Christopher L. Atwell, an unmarried person, Trustor, Christopher L. Atwell, an unmarried, Record Owner, recorded on December 14, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-027309-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: 171 E. Danna Way, Unit D, PARKS MANOR CONDOMINIUMS, as identified in the declaration recorded October 19, 2005 as Reception No. 2005-029322-0, and amendments thereto and as shown on floor plans incorporated within said declaration, being located within the property submitted to said common interest community described as Lot 7 A, Block 1, PARKS MANOR SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2005-115, and Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, PARKS MANOR SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 71-27, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as 171 E. Danna Way, Unit No. D of PARKS MANOR CONDO MINIUMS, as identified in the Declaration recorded October 19, 2005, Serial Number 2005-029322-0, and in any amendments thereof and as shown on the Floor Plans incorporated within said declaration, being located within the property submitted to said common interest community described as Lot 7A, Block 1, Parks Manor Subdivision, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2005-115, and Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, Parks Manor Subdivision, according to the offical plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 71-27, all located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, and together with facilities and those certain common areas, appurtenant to said unit as described in said Declaration, a/k/a 171E DANNA AVE UNIT D, WASILLA, AK 99654. $124,040.64 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179686

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on November 25, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Robert C. Deskins and Kristi B. Deskins, husband and wife, Trustor, Robert C. Deskins and Kristi B. Deskins, husband and wife, Record Owner, re corded on August 22, 2011 under Reception No. 2011-015249-0, Fair banks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 19, HOLLOWELL SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed September 21, 1977 as Plat No. 77-145, Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 19 of HOLLOWELL SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed September 21, 1977 as Plat No. 77-145, Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 3038 VICTORIA CIR, NORTH POLE, AK 99705. $154,839.30 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179690

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on November 25, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Steven M. Williams, a married person, Trustor, Steven M. Williams, a married person, Record Owner, recorded on December 05, 2008 under Reception No. 2008-024083-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 4, Block 2, FIRST ADDITION TO FAIRFIELDS SUBDIVISION, according to the plat filed August 2, 1982 as Plat No. 82-109; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 2652 LISA ANN DR, NORTH POLE, AK 99705. $192,669.67 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179669

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on November 25, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Wilbur H. Wiley Sr. and Mary Wiley, husband and wife, Trustor, Wilbur H. Wiley, Sr. and Mary Wiley, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on September 10, 2007 under Reception No. 2007-021418-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 7 of GILBERTSON, R. SUBDIVISION, according to the plat filed January 31, 1979 as Plat Number 79-14; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 7 of the GILBERTSON, R. SUBDIVISION, according to the plat filed January 31, 1979 as Plat No. 79-14; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 4425 Jack Warren, Delta Junction, AK 99737. $235,309.24 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179685

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Suzanne E. Towsley, a single person, Trustor, Suzanne E. Towsley, a single person, Record Owner, recorded on December 17, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-001729-0, Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 10, Block 2, OCEANVIEW SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number S-74, Records of the Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 1008 SECOND AVE, SEWARD, AK 99664. $153,875.09 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179688

Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 21, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming David J. Allgyer, a married person and Robin M. Allgyer his wife, Trustor, David J. Allgyer, a married person, Record Owner, recorded on September 11, 2007 under Reception No. 2007-058257-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 10, Block 2, NORTH ADDITION NO. 5 TOWNSITE OF ANCHORAGE, according to the official plat thereof, file under Plat Number C-101A, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 842 BIRCH ST, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501. $204,458.90 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179683

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Jason T. Serrano and Mary L. Serrano, husband and wife, Trustor, Jason T. Serrano, Record Owner, recorded on August 06, 2007 under Reception No. 2007-019793-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 3, Block 5, SWIFTWATER SUBDIVISON, PHASE I, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 86-24, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 6185 N SITZE RD, WASILLA, AK 99654. $206,812.72 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179677

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 20, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Jennifer L. Campbell, an unmarried person, Trustor, Jennifer L. Campbell, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on August 25, 2010 under Reception No. 2010-016661-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 1, LOCHCARRON GLEN, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2007-89, Records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 3180 N MARILYN CIR, WASILLA, AK 99654. $190,746.16 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179676

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 20, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Terri L. Cloyes, an unmarried person, Trustor, The heirs and devisees of Terri Cloyes, deceased, Record Owner, recorded on February 03, 2012 under Reception No. 2012-005804-0, ANCHORAGE Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Unit 2 of RAVENSBRUCH CONDOMINIUMS, as shown on the Floor Plans filed in the office of the Re corder of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, under Plat No. 84-416, and as identified in the Declaration re corded November 15, 1984 in Book 1188 at page 438, and in any amendments thereof; more accurately described as Unit 2, RAVENSBRUCH CONDOMINIUMS, according to the official maps and floor plans filed as Plat No. 84-416 and as described in Declaration recorded November 15, 1984, Book 1188 at Page 438 and in any amendments thereto, records of the Anchorage Recording District,

Notice of Sale and Default Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 301 KRANE DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504. $98,620.04 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179675

NOTICE OF SALE SALE: December 19, 2013, 10:00 a.m., main front entrance, Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, FIDELITY TITLE AGENCY OF ALASKA. NOTICE OF DEFAULT & SALE re corded September 19, 2013, Instrument No. 2013-003062-0 PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 5, Birch Side Acres Subdivision Unit 3, Plat No. 73-1019, Homer Recording District, 3rd Judicial District, State of Alaska. STREET ADDRESS: 41385 Ptarmigan Heights Drive, Homer, Alaska 99603-9436. DEED OF TRUST recorded July 9, 2008, Instrument No. 2008-002733-0, Homer Recording District, 3rd Judicial District, State of Alaska; Frederick Irwin Kaatz & Carol Diane Kaatz, Trustors; Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee; Donald Grayson & Linda Ditter, Beneficiary. $502,486.25 due plus interest, late fees, Sales tax on all real & personal property and attorney fees. FIDELITY TITLE AGENCY OF ALASKA By:/s/Janelle Keller, Authorized Agent Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179602

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December 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m., main front entrance, Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, FIDELITY TITLE AGENCY OF ALASKA. NOTICE OF DEFAULT & SALE re corded Sept 13, 2013, Instrument No. 2013-052283-0 PROPERTY: Tract “A”, Alaska State Land Survey No. 85-268, according to Plat No. 92-66, Anchorage Recording District, 3rd Judicial District, State of Alaska. STREET ADDRESS: NHN-Vacant Land. DEED OF TRUST recorded May 31, 2012, Instrument No. 2012-029678-0, Anchorage Recording District, 3rd Judicial District, State of Alaska; Betty J. Smith, Trustor; Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Trustee; Karen L. Clester, Beneficiary. $18,275.00 due plus interest, late fees, property taxes for 2012 and 2013 and attorney fees. FIDELITY TITLE AGENCY OF ALASKA By:/s/Janelle Keller, Authorized Agent Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179600

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 13, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Fredrick R. Wagers, an unmarried person, Trustor, Fredrick R. Wagers, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on November 16, 2011 under Reception No. 2011-056251-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot Nine (9), Block Two (2), SPRING TREE SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 75-169, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 9, Block 2, SPRING TREE SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 75-169, Records of the records of the Anchorage Recording

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District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 3634 ALAMOSA DRIVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99502. $238,111.68 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179586

at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Merian E. Jansson, an unmarried woman, Trustor, Estate of Merian E. Jansson, deceased, Record Owner, recorded on June 08, 2011 under Reception No. 2011-010830-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 1, Block 12, SHOREWOOD SUBDIVISION, according to Refiled Plat No. 2007-96, located in the Palmer Recording District Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 1, Block 12, SHOREWOOD SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 2007-96, Records of the Palmer Recording District Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 3350 N ENGSTROM RD, WASILLA, AK 99654. $110,446.20 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179516

Huffman, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on February 22, 2006 under Reception No. 2006-010853-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 29, BOTANICAL PARK ESTATES SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 98-67, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 639 ORCHID CIRCLE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99515. $454,809.50 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179493

Deed recorded February 3, 1984 in Book 10, Page 781, a/k/a 414 4TH AVE, KALTAG, AK 99748. $32,995.17 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179489

of Alaska, under Plat Number 2000-104, and as identified in the Declaration recorded October 19, 1999, Book 3550 Page 667, and in any amendments thereof; more accurately described as Unit 5, OCEANVIEW SOUTH ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE 2, according to the official maps and floor plans filed as Plat No. 2000-104 and as described in Declaration recorded October 19, 1999, Book 3550 at Page 667, and in any amendments thereto, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 207 DAILEY AVE #5, ANCHORAGE, AK 99515. $78,529.98 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179485

be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Jonalan Wise and Christine M. Wise, husband and wife, Trustor, Jonalan Wise and Christine M. Wise, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, Record Owner, recorded on October 24, 2012 under Reception No. 2012-061572-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot Twenty-three (23), Block Five (5), LITTLE TREE SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 72-48, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 1911 E 56TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99507. $258,756.30 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179478

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Yukon Title Company, Inc., Trustee to Fairbanks Title Agency, Inc., will sell real property described as Government Lots Four (4), Section Three (3), Township One South (TIS), Range Three East (R3E), Fairbanks Meridian, located in the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion conveyed to Andrew M. Corcoran by Warranty Deed recorded September 12, 2007 as Instrument Number 2007-021640 and that portion conveyed to Kenneth Corcoran by Warranty Deed recorded November 14, 2007 as Instrument Number 2007-026419, whose ad dress is 110 Swampy Hallows Lane, Fairbanks, Alaska, for cash to the highest bidder at the front door of the Rabinowitz Courthouse, 1091 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, Alaska on December 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., with other sales that may be conducted. The proceeds of the sale shall be applied to sums due pursuant to the Deed of Trust naming Willmar A. Schweigert, Trustor, and recorded on May 29, 2008 at recording number 2008-01813-0 of the records of the Fairbanks Recording District, State of Alaska. The sum of $61,919.03 is due plus interest, advances and costs. Dated: 9-20-2013 Yukon Title Company, Inc., successor Trustee to Fairbanks Title Agency, Inc., Trustee By:/s/Cathy Shuttleworth, Title Officer Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179582

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Alyeska Title Guaranty Agency, Trustee, will sell Unit 117, Building 21 of WHISPERWOOD COMMONS, PHASE 9, as shown on the floor plans filed under Plat No. 2007-70, in the re cords of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, and as described in the Declaration recorded May 11, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005-031325-0 and amendments thereto, if any; 6520 Kara Sue Loop #117, Anchorage, AK 99504 to the highest, best bidder on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the main lobby of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 W. 4th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, together with other sales. The sale will be held pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Rachel M. Chamberlain, Trustor, re corded May 8, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008-027092-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $167,143.86 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179519 NOTICE OF SALE TO THE HEIRS OF LUBOV D. SIMEON: GREGORY S. OSKOLKOFF, ANN-MARIE OSKOLKOFF, DEVONA JENSEN and SYLVIA ALLEN Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 9, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Simeon S. Oskolkoff and Lubov D. Oskolkoff, husband and wife, Trustor, Estate of Lubov D. Oskolkoff, Record Owner, recorded on September 30, 2005 under Reception No. 2005-070417-0, ANCHORAGE Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, de scribing: Lot 3, STRATFORD GLEN SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 2001-83, in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 829 SHAKESPEARE CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99503. $111,626.19 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179514 NOTICE OF SALE TO THE HEIRS OF MERIAN E. JANSSON: JEANNINE LANFEAR Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on December 20, 2013,

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Kevin McCool, a single man, Trustor, Kevin L. McCool, a single man, Record Owner, recorded on December 01, 2006 under Reception No. 2006-081107-0, ANCHORAGE Re cording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 4, Block 12, FAIRVIEW SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof filed under Plat No. P-34, in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 218 N HOYT ST, ANCHORAGE, AK 99508. $264,277.79 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179496

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Kathleen Osborn, Trustor, Patrick Joseph Bowles as Trustee of the Patrick J. Bowles Revocable Trust Dated 11/15/2010, Record Owner, recorded on June 22, 2006 under Reception No. 2006-041118-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 31, Block 2, CLAIRBORNE SUBDIVISION, NO. 4, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 83-136, in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 7400 Woburn Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99502. $344,509.49 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179495

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Fred E. Froehlich and Dody J. Froehlich, husband and wife, Trustor, Dody Froehlich, surviving tenant of the estate of Fred Forehlich and Dody Forehlich, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, Record Owner, recorded on October 13, 2005 under Reception No. 2005-073975-0, ANCHORAGE Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 11, MOUNTAIN PARK ESTATES SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number P-501, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 5801 BEVERLY DRIVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99516. $399,697.30 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179494

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Jeanephere H. Lorenzana, an unmarried woman, Trustor, Jeanephere H. Lorenzana, an unmarried woman, Record Owner, recorded on June 19, 2006 under Reception No. 2006-040049-0, AN CHORAGE Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 4, Block 20, RUSSIAN JACK #1 SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof filed under Plat No. 70-201, in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District. State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 4, Block 20, RUSSIAN JACK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1, according to the official plat thereof filed under Plat Number 70-201, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District. State of Alaska, a/k/a 1836 LAURA CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99508. $168,580.55 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179491

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on November 20, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Travis D. Hunt, a single person, Trustor, Travis D. Hunt, a single person, Record Owner, recorded on November 20, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-022551-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 10, Block B, SILVER BIRCH ESTATES, THIRD ADDITION, according to the plat filed February 19 2004 as Plat Number 2004-22; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaksa; more accurately described as Lot 10, Block B, SILVER BIRCH ESTATES, 3rd ADDITION, according to the plat filed February 19 2004 as Plat No. 2004-22; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 524 Ruth Estates Road, Fairbanks, AK 99712. $186,102.23 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179490

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on November 20, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Robert Lee Dentler, unmarried, Trustor, The Heirs and Devisees of Robert Lee Dentler, deceased, Record Owner, recorded on June 01, 2006 under Reception No. 2006-000088-0, Nulato Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 13, Block 12, KALTAG TOWNSITE, U.S. SURVEY NO. 4485, as accepted by the Chief, Division of Cadastral Survey, for the Director on January 9, 1974; Nulato Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska; EXECPTING THEREFROM the remaining sub-surface rights remain with the City of Kaltag, according to Warranty Deed recorded February 3, 1984 in Book 10, Page 781. More accurately described as Lot 13, Block 12,TOWNSITE OF KALTAG, U.S. SURVEY NO. 4485, as accepted by the Chief Division of Cadastral Survey, for the Director on January 9, 1974; Records of the Nulato Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska. EXECPTING THEREFROM the remaining sub-surface rights remain with the City of Kaltag, according to Warranty

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Edward J. Diaz, a married person, Trustor, Edward J. Diaz, a married person, Record Owner, recorded on August 04, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-014633-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 9 of COSMIC PARK SUBDIVISION, according to the plat filed April 8, 1958 as Instrument Number 179,503; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 9 of COSMIC PARK SUBDIVISION, according to the plat filed April 8, 1958 as Instrument No. 179.503; Records of the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 451 NEBULA WAY, FAIRBANKS, AK 99709. $132,529.10 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179488

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 13, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Cheri Engberson and Ron H. Engberson (who acquired title as Ronald H. Engberson), wife and husband, Trustor, Ronald H. Engberson and Cheri Engberson, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on May 03, 2010 under Reception No. 2010-020310-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 9, Block 2, DORA III, SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 83-33, in the Anchorage Recording District,Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 8710 CARTER CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99507. $269,258.34 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179472

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 101 Lacey Street (Fairbanks Courthouse) on November 18, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Michael F. Reynolds and Lois F. Reynolds, Trustor, The Heirs and Devisees of Lois F. Reynolds, individually and as surviving spouse of Michael F. Reynolds, Record Owner, recorded on April 26, 2006 under Reception No. 2006-009124-0, Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Unit No. 103 of WICKERSHAM PLACE CONDOMINIUMS, as shown on the Floor Plans filed under Plat No. 84-244, located in the Fairbanks Recording District, Fourth Judicial District, State of Alaska and as described in the Declaration recorded October 24, 1984 in Book 395 at Page 372 and amendments thereto, if any., a/k/a 1050 TURNER ST #103, FAIRBANKS, AK 99701. $75,372.92 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179486

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 14, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming George M. Jarrett, an unmarried person, Trustor, George M. Jarrett, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on April 08, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-022587-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot Twenty-six "A" (26A), Block Two (2), CHUGACH ESTATES SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof, under Plat No. 82-367, in the records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 26A, Block 2, CHUGACH ESTATES, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 82-367, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 3228 DOIL DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99507-2062. $202,553.77 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179483

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 14, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Herbert D. Walker, an unmarried person, Trustor, Herbert D. Walker, an unmarried man, Record Owner, recorded on December 14, 2005 under Reception No. 2005-035280-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 10, Block 1, GOLD KEY ESTATES, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 82-76, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 10, Block 1, GOLD KEY ESTATES, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 82-76, records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 519 EAST GOLD KEY LANE, PALMER, AK 99645. $141,783.67 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179481

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on January 8, 2014, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Donovon Dildine and Tanya Dildine, husband and wife, Trustor, Donovon D. Dildine and Tanya Dildine, husband and wife, Record Owner, recorded on June 05, 2008 under Reception No. 2008-013065-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 28, Block 7, MEMORY LAKE ESTATES, UNIT II, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 73-44,Records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 3280 N BALD EAGLE DR, WASILLA, AK 99654. $157,761.28 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179479

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 13, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Jeremy Scot Nelson, an unmarried person, Trustor, Jeremy Scot Nelson, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on June 26, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-014136-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 4, Block 1, SWINGLE SUBDIVISION PHASE I, according to Plat No. 84-128, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 11631 W SWINGLE ROAD, HOUSTON, AK 99623. $253,628.03 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179474

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming John David Wilson, an unmarried person, Trustor, John David Wilson, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on July 09, 2007 under Reception No. 2007-017091-0, Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 2, Block 3, SOUTH RIDGE SUBDIVISION SEVENTEEN MILE LIKE, according to Plat No. 86-56, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; more accurately described as Lot 2, Block 3, SOUTH RIDGE SUBDIVISION SEVENTEEN MILE LAKE, according to the official plat thereof, filed under Plat Number 86-56, Records of the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 18168 EAST ESKA MOUNTAIN WAY, SUTTON, AK 99674. $134,069.42 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179497

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 19, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Khristen Huey, unmarried aka Khristen Drew, a married woman, Trustor, Khristen Huey, an unmarried person, who acquired as Khristen Drew a married person, Record Owner, recorded on March 22, 2010 under Reception No. 2010-004938-0, Corrective Deed of Trust Recorded 1/4/12 @ 2012-000196-0 Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Lot 5, Block 2, MOOSE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, according to the official plat thereof filed under Plat No. 2004-74, in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, a/k/a 7150 W BULL RUN RD, WASILLA, AK 99654. $252,791.52 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179498

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND NOTICE OF SALE Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Substitute Trustee, under a Deed of Trust execurted by Eugene R. Sleeper and Mickey M. Sleeper, husband and wife, who acquired title as Eugenen R. Sleeper and Maxine M. Sleeper, hus-

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band and wife, Trustors, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, Trustee, for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., recorded September 15, 2006, at Reception Number 2006-062865-0 in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, conveying real property described as follows: Lot 5 Sky Harbor Estates Second Addition according to the Official Plat thereof, filed under Plat No. 85-8, Records of the Anchorage Recording District, State of Alaska. Having a street address of 11790 Cange Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99516. Said sale shall be held immediately inside the doors of the main front entrance of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 West Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, on the 3rd day of December, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. For cash or certified funds payable to Fiedlity Title Agency of Alaska. Trustor has failed to pay an indebtedness for which said Deed of Trust is security. The balance owing on such Note is $741, 398.41, plus interest thereon at a variable rate from February 15, 2012 plus costs and other charges. See a complete copy of the Amended Notice of Default and Notice of Sale including conditions of sale at www.alaskajournal.com/legals. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179507

NOTICE OF SALE Trustee, Alaska Trustee, LLC will sell realty for cash to the highest bidder at 825 W. 4th Ave. (Nesbett Memorial Courthouse) on November 15, 2013, at 10:00 AM with other sales that may be conducted. Proceeds will apply to the Deed of Trust naming Lee K. Taylor, a single person, Trustor, Lee K. Taylor, an unmarried person, Record Owner, recorded on June 01, 2009 under Reception No. 2009-036269-0, Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, Alaska, describing: Unit No. 3, FIRE EAGLE CONDOMINIUM, as shown on floor plans filed under Plat No. 2003-29, in the re cords of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, and as described in the Declaration recorded January 15,2003 as Instrument No. 2003-004516-0 and amendments thereto, if any; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SUBSURFACE ESTATE and all rights, privi leges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever nature accruing unto said estate pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 12/18/71 (85 Stat 688,704; 43 USC 1601, 1613 (f) (1976) as reserved by the United States of America in the Patent to said land; more accurately described as Unit No. 3, FIRE EAGLE CONDOMINIUMS, according to the official maps and floor plans filed as Plat No. 2003-29 and as described in Declaration recorded January 15,2003 as Serial Number 2003-004516-0 and amendments thereto, records of the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska; EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE SUBSURFACE ESTATE and all rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever nature accruing unto said estate pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of December 18, 1971 (85 Stat 688,704; 43 U.S.C. 1601, 1613 (f) (1976) as reserved by the United States of America, a/k/a 17503 FIRE EAGLE WAY, EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577. $196,823.41 is due, plus interest, advances, etc. Go to usa-foreclosure.com for status. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179487

ANILCA:

AMENDED* NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST Trustee's Sale No: 04-UB-126164

This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by DANIEL ARVIL PARK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as Trustor, to STEVEN A. BENNETT, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 5/6/2010, recorded 5/7/2010 under Instrument No. 2010-008316-0, in the PALMER Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to U.S. Bank National Association and the record owner of the property is purported to be DANIEL ARVIL PARK, AN UNMARRIED PERSON. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT 19, BLOCK 6, CAPTAIN'S RIDGE SUBDIVISION PHASE II, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NUMBER 2004-134, RECORDS OF THE PALMER RECORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 4680 SOUTH SAILORS LOOP, , WASILLA, AK 99654. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $1,767.23 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *7/1/2012*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any

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trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $228,643.90, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 9/12/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 10/6, 13, 20 & 27, 2013. Ad#10179451

sales. The sale will be pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Martin Dale Boardman, as Trustor, recorded January 25, 2013, in Document No. 2013-001638-0, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $33,982.78 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179447

corded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, , on December 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 8/30/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/sMELANIE BEAMAN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179459

There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $185,868.09, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been recorded two or more times previously under the same trust deed and the default has been cured, the trustee does not elect to refuse payment and continue the sale. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to demand of the Beneficiary, the Trustee hereby elects to sell the above described real property to satisfy the obligation, together with all accrued interest and all costs and expenses, at public auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE NESBITT MEMORIAL COURTHOUSE, 825 W. 4TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK, on December 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Beneficiary will have the right to make an offset bid at sale without cash. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 8/29/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, Trustee By:/s/MELISSA HJORTEN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179461

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, LLC, Trustee, will sell Lot 1, Soloy Subdivision, according to Plat No. 93-30, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, with a street address of 6062 N Steen Road, Wasilla, AK. to the highest, best, bidder on November 14, 2013 at 10:00am, the main front door of the Superior Court Building, 435 S. Denali St., Palmer, AK together with other sales. The sale will be pursuant to a Deed of Trust naming Trustors: David A. Green and Kimberly Green, Owner of Record is DIANE PRATT, encumbering said real property. The principal amount of $38,491.36 is due, plus interest, costs and other charges. Go to alaskajournal.com for the complete Notice of Default. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179449

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, LLC, Trustee, will sell Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Birdsell Subdivision No. 1, according to Plat No. 61-53, located in the Palmer Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, with a street address of 1590 N Lakeview Dr. for Lot 1 and 1616 N Lakeview Dr. for Lot 2, Wasilla, AK. to the highest, best, bidder on November 14, 2013 at 10:00am, the main front door of the Superior Court Building, 435 S. Denali St., Palmer, AK together with other

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL UNDER DEED OF TRUST

Trustee's Sale No: 04-BT-128115 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by MARGARITA MORENO, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, as Trustor, to PACIFIC NW TITLE OF ALASKA, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR 1ST. HAND MORTGAGE, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 11/6/2006, recorded 11/21/2006 under Instrument No. 2006-000664-0, in the BRISTOL BAY Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-22 and the record owner of the property is purported to be MARGARITA MORENO, AN UNMARRIED PERSON. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT TWO (2) BLOCK ELEVEN (11) OF DILLINGHAM TOWNSITE, U.S. SURVEY NO. 2732 A&B, LOCATED IN THE BRISTOL BAY RECORDING DIS TRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 438 CENTRAL AVENUE, , DILLINGHAM, AK 99576. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $1,025.71 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *3/1/2012*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. There is presently due and owing the principal balance of $ 94,070.57, plus interest, late charges, costs and any future advances. If the default has arisen by failure to make payments required by the trust deed, the default may be cured and the sale may be terminated if: 1. payment of the sum in default, other than the principal that would not be due if default had not occurred, and attorney and other foreclosure fees and costs actually incurred by the beneficiary and trustee due to the default is made at any time before the sale date stated in this notice or to which the sale is postponed; and 2. if Notice of Default has been re-

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Trustee's Sale No: 04-OC-128052 This NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND ELECTION TO SELL is given by REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, as Successor Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by ALLAN PARAOAN AND HAYLEY PARAOAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, to JOHN M. MERCER, as Trustee, in favor of SAXON MORTGAGE, INC., as Beneficiary, dated 3/18/2005, re corded 3/24/2005 under Instrument No. 2005-018672-0, in the ANCHORAGE Recording District, State of ALASKA. The beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust has been assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, as indenture trustee for the registered holders of SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2005-2 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2005-2 and the record owner of the property is purported to be ALLAN PARAOAN AND HAYLEY PARAOAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Said Deed of Trust covers real property situated in said Recording District, described as follows: LOT THIRTEEN "B" (13-B), BLOCK TWO (2), SATELLITE PARK SUBDIVISION, ADDITION NO.1, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED UNDER PLAT NO. 82-88, RECORDS OF THE ANCHORAGE RE CORDING DISTRICT, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STATE OF ALASKA. Commonly referred to as 3501 TELSTAR CIRCLE, , ANCHORAGE, AK 99517. A breach of the obligation which said Deed of Trust secures has occurred in that FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT OF $961.63 WHICH BECAME DUE ON *5/1/2013*, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS THEREAFTER, TO GETHER WITH LATE CHARGES AND ADVANCES, IF ANY; ANY ADVANCES WHICH MAY HEREAFTER BE MADE; AND ALL OBLIGATIONS AND IN DEBTEDNESSES AS THEY BECOME DUE.. By reason thereof, and under the terms of the Note and Deed of Trust, the Beneficiary has declared all sums so secured to be immediately due and payable, together with any trustee fees, attorney fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND NOTICE OF SALE First American Title Insurance Company, Substitute Trustee, under a Deed of Trust executed by Keith T. Raham, Trustor, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, Trustee, for the benefit of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, recorded October 26, 2005, at Serial Number 2005-010591-0 in the Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska, conveying real property described as follows: Lot One (1), NIKISKI INDUSTRIAL PARK, according to Plat No. 91-15, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. Having a street address of 47036 Cirrus Street, Nikiski, AK 99635. Said sale shall be held immediately inside the doors of the main front entrance of the Nesbett Memorial Courthouse, 825 West Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, on the 26th day of November, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. For cash or certified funds payable to First American Title Insurance Company. Trustor has failed to pay an indebtedness for which said Deed of Trust is security in accordance with the terms of such Deed of Trust and the Note evidencing such indebtedness and has failed to pay real property taxes prior to delinquency. The balance owing on such Note is $112, 771.45, plus interest at a variable rate from and after February 7, 2013 plus costs and other charges. See a complete copy of the Amended Notice of Default and Notice of Sale including conditions of sale at www.alaskajournal.com/legals. Pub: 9/29, 10/6, 13 & 20, 2013. Ad#10179220

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and supported the projects and co-management in general. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Deputy Commissioner Craig Fleener offered the state’s perspective, including instances where state management is working, and the process for making changes to accommodate subsistence users when it appears that their needs are not being met. Fleener’s recommendations, on behalf of the state, focused on more active management for federal lands, eliminating federal management where it merely duplicated state efforts, funding more research, and federal use of the

state’s subsistence data. Fleener also testified that in some instances, federal managers have failed to provide subsistence opportunity because they have not taken an active enough management role, such as with the caribou population on Unimak Island. The September hearing was the first time one was heard about either ANCSA or ANILCA since they were signed into law, and followed a series of public meetings held in the state. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in a statement that the hearing and meetings were part of an effort to address some of the issues in fish

and game management. “I made a commitment last year to hear out all sides on this issue and to create a forum where we could openly, and respectfully, discuss subsistence and the state and federal roles in managing fish and game within Alaska’s borders,” Murkowski said. “The testimony we heard today was both constructive and instructive. Now stakeholders must work together to find a way forward that ensures the survival of Alaska Native cultures and traditions and treats all Alaskans fairly.” Robert Anderson, a law professor, testified that the law has

not lived up to its promise, but that statutory authority to fix its failings still exists, and that Congress could assert a Native preference in doing so. The Federal Subsistence Board is also reviewing the rural determination process. A final report is not due until 2014, but hearings that were planned around the state throughout October were postponed due to the government shutdown. Gene Peltola, from the Office of Subsistence Management said the review process is looking at how demographic, infrastructure and economic changes may or may not be incorporated into the

rural statuses. The Office of Subsistence Management is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Peltola also talked about that organization’s work and jurisdictional and ecological challenges to management. Forester Beth Pendleton also talked about how the U.S. Forest Service balances input from Regional Advisory Councils and tribal consultation, and the work that body has done to incorporate subsistence needs into its management practices. Molly Dischner can be reached at molly.dischner@alaskajournal.com.

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More investors are saying ‘hola’ to foreign funds as US hedge By Stan Choe AP Business Wr ite r

NEW YORK (AP) — Willkommen, investors. Domo arigato for the cash. Investors are piling into mutual funds that invest outside of the United States. The lure of Japan’s soaring market, Europe’s nascent economic recovery and the potential for stronger economic growth in developing economies have led investors to pour a net $91 billion into world stock mutual funds through the first eight months of the year. That’s nearly six times what they’ve put into domestic stock mutual funds, according to the most recent data from the Investment Company Institute. It’s a continuation of a trend that’s been going for years, both by average investors and by mutual fund providers, in the search for a more diversified portfolio. Stocks from other countries can zig when U.S. markets zag, offering a smoother ride for investors. That’s why fund companies have bulked up on foreign stocks in their target-date retirement funds, which are built to take care of investment decisions for savers. The average target-date fund designed for those aiming to retire in 2040 had 36 percent of its stock portfolio in foreign companies at the end of 2012, up from 24 percent at the end of 2005, according to Morningstar. The split in interest has become even more pronounced in recent weeks: Investors added a net $924 million to world stock funds during the two weeks ended Oct. 2. Over the same time, they turned their backs on domestic stock funds and pulled out a net $8 billion. One attraction has been the bigger dividend yields that foreign stocks offer. Stocks from developed mar-

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kets around the world carried a dividend yield of 3.1 percent at the end of September, according to the MSCI EAFE index. Stocks from Brazil, China and other developing economies in the MSCI Emerging Markets index had a yield of 2.7 percent. That compared with a 2.1 percent yield for the Standard & Poor’s 500 index and a 2.6 yield for a 10-year Treasury note.

Nasgovitz, one of the managers of the Heartland International Value fund (HINVX). That can provide investors with a stronger safety net in case volatility hits the market again. Investors who have focused on emerging-market stock mutual funds struggled earlier in the summer. Worries about slowing economic growth and a possible pullback in stimulus by the Federal Reserve dragged down

Indonesia’s stock index is up 4 percent this year in terms of the Indonesian rupiah, for example. But in U.S. dollar terms, it has dropped nearly 13 percent. Currency swings can also slow an otherwise quick ride for markets. Japanese stocks have shot up 37 percent this year, roughly double the 18 percent gain of the S&P 500. But much of the gain has been due to the

Stocks from other countries can zig when U.S. markets zag, offering a smoother ride for investors. That’s why fund companies have bulked up on foreign stocks in their target-date retirement funds, which are built to take care of investment decisions for savers. Investors who bet on Japanese stocks have done well this year. A big push of stimulus by the Bank of Japan has invigorated the country’s market, and the country’s Nikkei 225 index has surged 37 percent this year. But even better buys are available in Europe, where stocks have lagged the U.S. market since the recession, says Phil Camporeale, client portfolio manager at J.P. Morgan. He helps run the $7.9 billion JPMorgan Income Builder fund (JNBAX), which invests in stocks and bonds from around the world. The fund keeps about 17 percent of its assets in Europe, which is close to the highest it’s been since the fund’s inception in 2007. “They’re where the U.S. was three years ago,” Camporeale says: The European Central Bank has shown that it will be the lender of last resort and will support the economy, which recently had its first quarter of growth in its last seven. Stocks across Europe and other countries are also trading at lower prices relative to their book values than their U.S. counterparts, says Bill

markets from Brazil to China. But that also put many emerging-market stocks on sale, proponents say. To be sure, investing in international stock mutual funds carries risks, of which investors should be mindful. They include:

Currency changes Swings in foreign currency values can hurt returns for investors after translating them back into dollars.

yen’s falling value against the dollar. Investors expect the devaluation of the yen to help Japanese exporters by inflating the value of their overseas sales. After adjusting for the currency changes, the Nikkei 225 is up a more modest 20 percent in U.S. dollar terms. Some mutual funds try to mitigate effects of currency swings by hedging their portfolios. They do this by entering complicated contracts,

but funds incur costs to do so, and there’s still the risk that they’ve guessed wrong on the direction of currencies.

Volatility Foreign stocks can have more severe swings than U.S. stocks, particularly those from less developed economies. Brazil’s Bovespa index plunged 11 percent in June amid worries about economic growth and protests in the streets, for example. The S&P 500 fell a more modest 2 percent during the same month. Indonesia’s stock index dropped 9 percent in August, compared with the S&P 500’s 3 percent loss.

Politics Companies in other countries may use different accounting standards than U.S. companies, and investors fear governments in some countries could expropriate private assets. Fund managers closely follow elections and other political changes that could quickly affect investors. “You can have somebody win an election and create better or worse tax environments for dividends for these companies,” JPMorgan’s Camporeale says.

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discuss a second management plan proposed by Don Lane, of Homer, it could incorporate vessel size restrictions for the state waters fishery as part of the new management plan. The board took no action on Lane’s ACR for a scallop management plan because it had agreed to discuss the ADFG proposal. Limiting the state fishery to vessels less than 80 in length was one of the primary differences between the ADFG and private proposals. Twomley said the management plan up for discussion is compatible with CFEC’s permit structure, and that the vessel length limitations would also fit into the new permit structure. As of January 2013, six of the nine vessels permitted for the fishery were longer than 80 feet. Twomley also provided the board with a general update on the scallop fishery changes. Although the fishery will be open access in 2014, he said the commission could look at limiting it in the future. CFEC will watch the fishery to see how participants fare. If open access results in economic distress to the participants, it could once again be limited, Twomley told the board. “We still have our traditional tools, and with a fresh start in the fishery we may be called upon to use them at some point in the future,” he said.

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regular in-cycle meetings this year. Johnstone foreshadowed the discussion that could arise at those meetings, when he asked the department to provide the last several years of escapements in their reports at the regular meetings “so we can more intelligently determine whether or not some should be considered stocks of concern.” Escapement goals are the number of fish needed to return to a river to spawn in order to achieve a sustained yield. For Upper Cook Inlet, the biggest change is on Crescent River. The department is recommending dropping the sockeye salmon goal there, because the run is no longer being assessed. The Crescent River is on the west side of Cook Inlet, and one of the larger sockeye runs in the Inlet. The department operated a sonar on the Crescent to gauge the sockeye return through 2012, but no longer has the funding to do so. The department also recommended a change to the Jim Creek coho goal, which would expand the upper end of the range. Jim Creek is near Palmer, in the Northern District. The expanded range was the result of adding the 2001-2009 escapement data into the

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analysis, said ADFG’s Lowell Fair said. During those years, larger escapements resulted in large returns. Last year the department reviewed the Kenai River escapements out of cycle, and changed the early and late run king goals, so no changes are recommended this year. ADFG also looked at stock of concern designations. Generally, a run must miss its escapement goal to receive the designation. Currently, the Upper Cook Inlet stock of concern designations belong to Northern District waterways, and the department recommended adding stock of management concern designations for Goose and Sheep Creeks, both in the MatanuskaSusitna Borough. No stock of concern changes were recommended for the rest of Cook Inlet, although the department updated its analysis of the Kenai River based on the most recent escapements, which showed that a designation was not warranted at this time. For Lower Cook Inlet, ADFG recommended two escapement changes. At Mikfik Lake, on the southwest side of the Inlet, the department said the new sockeye salmon goal should have an expanded range, and be based on video counts rather than an aerial sur-

vey because that’s how the run was assessed in 2013. For Dogfish Lagoon Creeks, southeast of Homer, ADFG recommended adding a pink salmon goal. Fair said there has been increased effort targeting those fish because of an improving market for pinks, and a goal would the department manage the fishery. For Kodiak, the ADFG recommendation is to eliminate the goal for Little River sockeye, and would increase the biological escapement goal on the Buskin. No stock of concern changes were recommended. Those will come before the board in January. ADFG’s recommendations for Chignik would adjust the biological escapement goal for early-run Chignik River sockeye. No stock of concern changes were recommended. Those will come before the board in December. Another Chignik change was also brought up. The December meeting will be the last time Chignik is held as a standalone meeting for the near-term. For 2015, Chignik will be added to the Alaska Peninsula meeting, which will be held in Anchorage. ADFG’s Charlie Swanton, director

of the Sport Fish Division, talked about the status of other ongoing projects, including a peer review of the Kenai River escapement goals, an acoustic study and work upstream of the current sonar location. The Kenai reviews didn’t find any fatal flaws and supported the department, he said. Information from the reviews will likely be available to the public later in October or in November, Swanton said, and reports on the other projects should be available before the Upper Cook Inlet meeting begins Jan. 31. A coalition of Cook Inlet users, however, signed a memorandum of agreement asking ADFG to release the escapement goal reports, acoustic and sonar reports and other information about research and management activity by December 15. Signatories included South K-Beach Independent Setnet Association’s Paul Shadura, Alaska Salmon Alliance Executive Director Arni Thomson, and United Cook Inlet Drift Association Executive Director Roland Maw, among others. Molly Dischner can be reached at molly.dischner@alaskajournal.com.

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cent of the system’s overall operating cost, according to the release. AMHS is otherwise funded by state and federal highway dollars. Out since last November, the M/V Tustumena was scheduled to return to service Oct. 20. The Tustumena — originally scheduled to return to service last spring — serves Kodiak Island and the Aleutians and had been dry docked in Seward for extended repairs. The ferry schedule can be viewed online at www.ferryalaska.com. —Elwood Brehmer Brehmer covers transportation for the Journal. Contact him with tips and story ideas at elwood.brehmer@ alaskajournal.com.

Koniag to offer $3 dividend Koniag Inc. announced it will return a $3 per share dividend to its shareholders in an Oct. 9 press release. The Kodiak Island Native corporation’s board of directors settled on the amount at its annual early October meeting in held in Seattle. The amount matches Koniag’s 2012 share dividend. According to the release Koniag endured its first operating loss in nine years in 2012, but company executives say it has rebounded. “We promised our shareholders that we would get Koniag back on track,” Koniag Chairman Ron Unger said. “I’m pleased to report that we’ve made significant headway.” Its improving financials can be attributed to the strong performance of recently acquired, Michigan-based subsidiary Open Systems Technologies D.E., the release said. Koniag has also made “considerable” investments in its granite quarry on Kodiak Island. —Elwood Brehmer Brehmer covers transportation for the Journal. Contact him with tips and story ideas at elwood.brehmer@ alaskajournal.com.

NANA suspends dividend A letter sent out to NANA Re-

gional Corp. shareholders informed them that the corporation won’t be issuing a shareholder dividend based on fiscal year 2013 profits. NANA is the Alaska Native regional corporation for a 38,000-square mile area in Northwest Alaska, including Kotzebue and ten other villages. The corporation’s fiscal year ended Sept. 30, and shareholders were sent letters about the decision around that time. Last year, NANA reported paying a dividend of $15.44 per share, which was issued in two portions — one distributed in November 2012, and the second half in March 2013. That total distribution came to about $12 million, the regional corporation has said. Total revenue that year was about $1.8 billion NANA did not issue a press release on the decision, but it was reported in both the Arctic Sounder and Alaska Dispatch, said Shelly Wozniak, the senior director of corporate communications. “We’ve moved to shareholder letters now,” Wozniak said, noting that NANA is a privately held company. According to the Arctic Sounder, the corporation has also held informal shareholder meetings throughout the NANA region to talk about the decision. NANA owns NANA Development Corp. The company’s main revenue sources are natural resources, its investment portfolio and other business operations. Federal government contracting, oil and gas activity profits and mining royalties from Red Dog Mine are major sources of income, and those were down this year, according to the Arctic Sounder. In the 2012 dividend announcement, the company noted that it also provides funding for scholarships, language preservation, medical, disaster and burial assistance, and other social, cultural,

infrastructure and energy programs in the region. — Molly Dischner Dischner is a reporter for the Journal. Contact her with tips and story ideas at molly.dischner@ alaskajournal.com.

AEDC recognized by int’l development group The International Economic Development Council honored the Anchorage Economic Development Corp. for its creativity Oct. 8 in Philadelphia. AEDC received the Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award in the Special Events category for its inaugural 2012 Hackathon technology challenge. The Hackathon was a weekendlong event that encouraged friendly competition between Alaska technology coders to develop apps, databases and web-based services. Its ultimate goal was to spur technological development — an industry it hopes to grow in the state — by getting programmers together, according to AEDC. “The Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize (AEDC) as being one of the leading organizations in the industry for innovation, creativity and successful strategies,” said Paul Krutko, chair of the International Economic Development Corp. “These awards are meant to honor the organizations and individuals who are dedicated to making a positive change in their communities.” Since the first Hackathon, AEDC has hosted two more, from which more than a dozen smartphone apps were developed. —Elwood Brehmer Brehmer is a reporter for the Journal. Contact him with tips and story ideas at elwood.brehmer@ alaskajournal.com.

Local United Way to participate in national education effort United Way of Anchorage is

part of a new partnership to address education issues nationwide. The local United Way will work with Target, the Strive Network and United Way Worldwide on the partnership, which is meant to focus on local communities fostering strong education to help more students graduate from high school and college. The collaboration was announced at the recent Clinton Global Initiative. Anchorage was selected as one of six United Ways to take part, in recognition of its work on similar issues through Anchorage’s 90 percent by 2020 campaign. United Way’s role in the partnership is mobilizing community action. Andrew Halcro, chair of the Anchorage effort’s Leadership Team, said the local group was excited to take part in the national effort. “All of the partners in the 90 percent by 2020 movement can take pride in this honor and we are well on the way to 90 percent by 2020,” Halcro wrote in a statement. “We can achieve much more for our youth when we strategically align our efforts towards clear outcomes. This national partnership enables us to accelerate our efforts towards the priority student outcomes the 90% by 2020 Leadership Team has selected: students start kindergarten ready, are proficient in math by 8th grade, and graduate on time from high school ready for career and college.” United Way of Anchorage President Michele Brown wrote about the success of 90 percent by 2020 so far in the statement. “We know first hand the power of working together as a community to support our youth from cradle to career,” wrote Brown. “We’ve seen the Anchorage high school graduation rate climb from 60 percent in 2006 to 75 percent today because a broad alliance of education, business, nonprofit, and civic leaders committed to work together, using

data and community expertise, to help prepare every student for success in school, college, and career.” — Molly Dischner Dischner is a reporter for the Journal. Contact her with tips and story ideas at molly.dischner@ alaskajournal.com.

University of Alaska scientists study Pacific walrus Scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks have received $1.7 million from the National Science Foundation to study Pacific walrus population trends and genetic trends. The UAF researchers are working with other scientists from the US and Canada on the project, which will look as far back as two millennia. The project includes analysis of Pacific walrus samples that are stored at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, in Fairbanks. A scientist from UIC Science LLC, in Barrow, is helping find additional samples from archaeological sources. Sea ice has receeded in recent years, and is a feature of Pacific walrus habitat, one of the reasons for the project. “Changes in arctic waters and sea ice coverage over the past few years appear to have contributed to a decrease in walrus population,” said lead researcher Nicole Misarti, of the UAF Institute of Northern Engineering, in a UAF publication. “This study combines diverse expertise and resources from across Alaska and beyond and will give us a far more expansive and detailed picture of the Pacific walrus and its adaptability than has been possible up until now.” — Molly Dischner Dischner is a reporter for the Journal. Contact her with tips and story ideas at molly.dischner@ alaskajournal.com.

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Small businesses give exchanges mixed reviews so far By Joyce M. Rosenberg AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — More small businesses than expected are signing up for health insurance on state exchanges that opened this month. The exchanges, which began operating Oct. 1 under the new health care law, are designed to offer lowcost insurance for individuals and small businesses. Many business owners have been pleasantly surprised by the rates and coverage, according to accounts from owners and exchange officials. But some owners are disappointed and plan to buy insurance privately. A spot check of exchanges across the U.S. shows the number of companies that have opened accounts on any state exchange so far tends to be in the hundreds. Officials note it’s still early in the process given that policies sold on the exchanges won’t take effect until Jan. 1. New York, Minnesota and Vermont officials say small business enrollments have surpassed expectations. But signup rates differ widely partly because of the way the exchanges and plans are set up. In Maryland, the small business exchange won’t open until Jan. 1. In Washington state, the small business exchange exists in only two of 39 counties. Insurers aren’t offering coverage elsewhere because most employers have private insurance plans or get their coverage through trade groups, says Michael Marchand, a spokesman for the exchange. But even in states where small

business exchanges aren’t open, there’s plenty of interest. Oregon’s exchange won’t open until early November, but more than 16,000 people have visited sections of the website that detail coverage for small companies. In Minnesota, about 350 small businesses created accounts on the state’s exchange as of Oct. 15. “That’s more than we thought we would have,” says April ToddMalmlov, executive director of the state’s exchange. “I thought we’d just have a lot of lookers.”

Pleased with rates Dominique Rodgers is pleased with the rates on Louisiana’s exchange. “They looked comparable to what I’m paying now, a little more expensive,” says Rodgers, office manager at Reputation Capital Media Services, a marketing firm based in Baton Rouge, La. She’s not ready to sign up for coverage. She’ll meet with her company’s outside human resources adviser and review the options before making a decision by early November. Members of the Small Business Majority are generally pleased by what they’ve seen, says John Arensmeyer, CEO of the advocacy group. “The rates are a little better than they expected,” Arensmeyer says. “They’re not seeing costs go through the roof.” Christina Rae is shopping for insurance for the one employee of her public relations firm, and

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saw prices on the New York exchange that ranged from $334 a month for a bronze plan to $550 a month for platinum coverage. She thought the price on the platinum plan was too high, but she expects to buy on the exchange. “It comes down to what’s going to be covered. It’s not going to be worth giving her bronze coverage if it doesn’t give her everything she needs,” says Rae, owner of Buzz Creators, based in Valhalla, N.Y. “I expect we’ll end up in the middle.”

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like what they see on the exchange, others say the premiums are too high, says Robin Lunge, the state’s director of health care reform. She says the unhappy ones likely have had bare-bones insurance until now. “They’ll now have better coverage but it will increase their monthly costs,” she says. Dr. Leo Lombardo was surprised to learn from the California exchange that he’s unlikely to get a break on insurance for employees he’ll soon hire for his clinic. Under the new law, employers can get a tax credit if the average salary they pay is under $50,000. Lombardo,

whose practice is in Ventura, expects to pay salaries of $80,000 and more to his staffers, including a nurse and physician’s assistant. “Without the additional tax credit, there’s no advantage in going to the exchange compared to going to an insurance company and buying a small business policy,” he says. And many owners won’t buy on exchanges because they’re satisfied with plans they already have, says Todd McCracken, president of advocacy group National Small Business Association. “Their intention is to keep doing what they’ve been doing.”

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Tough health insurance target: 500,000 signups by Oct. 31 By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first month alone, the Obama administration projected that nearly a half million people world sign up for the new health insurance markets, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. But that was before the markets opened to a cascade of computer problems. If the glitches persist and frustrated consumers give up trying, that initial goal, described as modest in the memo, could slip out of reach. The Sept. 5 memo, for Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, lists monthly enrollment targets for each state and Washington, D.C., through Mar. 31, 2014, the last day of the initial open enrollment period under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The new online insurance markets, called exchanges in some states, are supposed to be the portals to coverage for most of the nation’s nearly 50 million uninsured people. Middle-class people without job-based coverage can shop for subsidized private plans, while low-income people are steered to an expanded version of Medicaid in states

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that have agreed to expand that safety net program. Although the Oct. 1 launch of the markets was a top priority for the White House, the rollout was quickly overwhelmed by computer problems, and many potential customers still have not been able to enroll. Insurers say signups are coming through, but slowly. A surge of interest by consumers going online appeared to trigger the problems, which also seem to involve underlying software flaws and design shortcomings undetected or overlooked in testing. The administration is holding the explanation close, while working feverishly to fix the glitches — with incomplete results so far. In the memo, officials estimated that 494,620 people would sign up for health insurance under the program by Oct. 31. And that was portrayed as a slow start. “We expect enrollment in the initial months to be low,” said the memo, entitled “Projected Monthly Enrollment Targets for Health Insurance Marketplaces in 2014.” A big jump was expected after Thanksgiving, since Dec. 15 is the last day people can sign up so their coverage will take effect Jan. 1. Starting in the new year, the health care law requires

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has not commented about the issue in the current negotiations. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has said that the Senate will reject any attempts by Republicans to delay implementation of the law or to repeal the medical device tax as part of reopening the government or lifting the federal debt ceiling. But it is unclear if he would still oppose the effort if it was part of a major bipartisan compromise on the health law and budget issues. Meanwhile, other health care providers are watching closely. In a recent blog post, Chip Kahn, president and chief executive of-

virtually all Americans to have insurance or face fines. At the same time, insurance companies will be forbidden from turning away people in poor health. The memo projected enrollment would reach 3.3 million nationally by Dec. 31. Signups were expected to spike again in March, as procrastinators noticed the approaching end of open enrollment season. “We anticipate a surge of enrollment in December and March,” the memo said. By the end of March, total enrollment through the markets was expected to surpass 7 million, an estimate originally from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office and then used by the administration as the foundation for its projections. With 15 days to go in October, the Obama administration has not released any enrollment numbers for the 36 states where the federal government is taking the lead in running the markets. The 14 states running their own markets, along with Washington, D.C., have released some data. But it’s

hard to discern a clear pattern, since the reporting dates are different from state to state. California reported 16,300 applications processed as of Oct. 5. The memo projects 91,000 people will enroll in the state by the end of the month. Kentucky reported 18,351 applications processed as of Oct. 9. That would exceed the memo’s projection of 15,400 for the month. Washington state reported 24,949 applications processed as of Oct 14, a little more than the memo’s October projection of 23,800. Maryland reported 566 applications processed as of Oct. 6, compared with 10,500 projected for the month by the memo. Like all projections, the HHS estimates come with a caveat: They represent an educated guess, and reality could turn out differently. They were arrived at by taking the congressional estimate, breaking it down by state, and then applying an expected monthly signup rate. There are several reasons why enrollment numbers are important for the overall suc-

cess of the law. Most people spend relatively modest amounts on medical care each year, and a small proportion of patients accounts for the overwhelming majority of costs. Since older, sicker people are expected to enroll as the law lifts barriers that now keep them from getting insurance, premiums from lots of younger, healthier people are needed to help offset those costs. Also, state numbers are as important as national totals. That’s because each state’s insurance market will remain separate under the law. “Obamacare” doesn’t create a one-size-fits-all national program — like Medicare — but a bunch of state programs. That means lots of young healthy people signing up in California, for example, cannot cross-subsidize older, sicker people in another state. “You can bust through these targets, but if it’s mostly older and sicker people, then you are not in good shape,” said Larry Leavitt, a health insurance expert with the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation.

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