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Herbert Hoover Paniptchuk (On hoo youk), Featured Elder<br />
Herbert Hoover Paniptchuk<br />
was born on June 14, 1929 in<br />
Unalakleet, Alaska to Reuben<br />
and Katherine Paniptchuk. He<br />
received 3 Eskimo names and<br />
is proud for all 3: Onhooyok<br />
is one named after Sinrock<br />
Mary’s husband; Caloorhac is<br />
one given to him by Mrs.<br />
Harry Soxie (Carrie); and Utamon<br />
is one after John Utamon’s<br />
dad. John Utamon<br />
would say to him “al va<br />
shock.” (This simply meant<br />
same name as mine.)<br />
Herbert was married to Lorena Takak on February 8, 1957 in<br />
Unalakleet. Pastor Don Bruckner married them and they had six<br />
children (Glenda Toshavik, Martina Leedy, Stanton, Charlene<br />
Fancher, Herbert Jr., Martin (Doonda), and one adopted child<br />
(Amy Anagick).<br />
Herbert keeps a close eye on the weather and looks at the clouds<br />
and Keekittuk (Besboro) for a pivotal measurement. For example<br />
NEWBORNS: Jaden Beah Jorgensen born on 11-25-05 to Hannah Katongan and James Jorgensen Sr.; Bradley Elvis<br />
Dickens born on 12-26-05 to Scott & DeAnn Dickens; Earl Tristan Paul Ivanoff (Naviathluk) born on 12-6-05 to Sunshine Ivanoff<br />
& ; John Emery Soderstrom born on September 18, 2005 (weighing 7 lbs 5 oz) to Maureen Koutchak & Clyde Soderstrom.<br />
U-DOC High School Summer Program<br />
U-DOC is a six-week high school summer enrichment program that seeks to foster, affirm and<br />
encourage student interest in healthcare professions. It is offered through the University of Alaska<br />
Anchorage, the University of Washington, the University of Wyoming, Montana State University and the<br />
University of Idaho.<br />
Must be a U.S. citizen, resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, or Wyoming. Must have recently<br />
completed your junior or senior year of high school (see specific sites for details) and demonstrate an<br />
interest in a healthcare career. Must come from a disadvantaged background experiencing<br />
circumstances that may hinder you from achieving your goals (includes geographic, educational, or<br />
financial barriers).<br />
Room and board, stipends provided. Starts late June, ends late July.<br />
Applications due Feb. 28, 2006. Applications available online at http://depts.washington.edu/omca/<br />
UDOC.<br />
Website for UAA U-DOC site: http://biomed.uaa.alaska.edu/UDOC.htm<br />
Thanks to Dr. Nora Nagaruk<br />
For the info<br />
Volume 3, issue 1<br />
and if a small cloud around Besboro would move from north to<br />
south, then he knows not to go out in the ocean to hunt oogruk.<br />
Similarly, if the clouds above him move westward at a very slow<br />
rate, then the weather would be good.<br />
He grew up with the reindeer and would walk ten (10) miles from<br />
Noo na choak (summer camp north of Jessie & Coal Mine creeks.<br />
Noo na choak means a little piece of land). He was told to get<br />
more supplies. Walking was his mode of transportation and his<br />
most memorable walk was with his brother-in-law Clarence Towarak<br />
Sr., and Raymond Asiiyuk Towarak. This walk happened<br />
in November of 1950 from Bethel, Alaska to Unalakleet. They<br />
arrived in <strong>Jan</strong>uary of 1951. Much respect is given to Clarence for<br />
his leadership as he would use the stars and his watch for direction.<br />
To survive food had to be rationed and strict orders from<br />
Clarence had to be followed closely.<br />
His other mode of transportation was dog mushing. His leader<br />
Jumbo (& Jumbo’s mother Beauty) were close companions.<br />
His message to the youth: “Stay busy without alcohol and<br />
drugs.”<br />
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