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Hoffman receives Ann M. Voda Conference Award

Bethel Nursing student Melody Hoffman is the recipient of the Ann M. Voda Conference Award/Western Institute of Nursing (WIN). The award was established in 2009, and Melody is the first student from the University of […]

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BRHS confers 66 diplomas to Class of 2018

by K.J. Lincoln “Our lives are before us, our past is behind us, our memories are forever within us,” is the motto for the Bethel Regional High School Class of 2018. Graduation took place last […]

Village Telegraph

Rockets launched in Nunapitchuk

by Samantha Thornton Nunapitchuk, AK – After a long wait for a clear, calm day, the students and staff of Anna Tobeluk Memorial School in Nunapitchuk were treated to a model rocket launch on Friday, […]

Contributors

Reestablishing Order in Your Home

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I really need your help. I have six children. The two oldest are boys who are now in their mid-twenties. I am pretty sure they are using marijuana, and they […]

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Fruity Oatmeal

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Mornings are somewhat chilly this spring so a nice warm bowl of oatmeal feels good. Tastes good, too! Sometimes one doesn’t have time (or want to take the time) to make […]

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Bill passes restricting smoking

by Peter Twitchell I was very pleased to see that our State Legislature passed a bill restricting smoking in taxi cabs. Thirdhand smoke is very unhealthy for passengers who use these cabs of Taxi Cab […]

In our Native Land

2018 Kuskokwim Ice Classic winners

Back on May 2nd, 2018, the Kuskokwim Ice Classic pod started to sink through the rotting ice of the river. Folks lined the banks, watching and waiting. Then, as the clock struck 7:51pm, the 100-foot […]

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2018 Session Wrap-Up

by Representative Bryce Edgmon Dear Friends & Neighbors, For many years I have been grateful to work for House District 37 as your representative, and for the past two years it has been my honor […]

Village Telegraph

First Kuskokwim Seal

Four year old Travis Carl Jr. of Tuntutuliak caught his first seal on Monday, May 14th, 2018. He caught it with a .22 pistol at the mouth of the Tunt River. His dad Travis Sr. […]

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Thank you for supporting Pitka’s Point Kids

On behalf of the Pitka’s Point Village Council, we would like to thank the following organizations for contributing to the Pitka’s Point Afterschool Program, also know as the “Kids Night Activities” here in beautiful Pitka’s […]

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From The Editor

A Special Day

by Greg Lincoln Today is your birthday. We miss you every minute, every second of our waking moments. You are constantly in our thoughts, in our minds, in our hearts. Our love for you will […]

Contributors

Go Ahead with Your Poor Victimized Self

by Tad Lindley “My cousin can ride bikes better than me,” the boy said, “he’s from Nome,” as if riding bikes depended on the size of the community a person lives in. The youngster rode […]

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Legislature votes to protect Permanent Fund

by Daniel McDonald The Alaska Legislature today (May 8th, 2018) took the single most important step to stabilize Alaska’s economy and protect the Permanent Fund for generations. The Legislature approved Senate Bill 26, which limits […]

Contributors

Teaching Kids to Drink

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: We are responsible parents, and we now have teenagers. It has always been my belief that my teenagers will likely drink, so it will be better for us to allow […]

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Honor and cherish your wife

by Peter Twitchell Today, May 13, 2018, was Mother’s Day and I learned a lesson from preacher Dr. Jerry Prevo of the Anchorage Baptist Temple. Jerry, in my opinion, is a down to earth guy […]

In our Native Land

First Fresh Goose

Brayden Kyle “Puk’aq” Friendly caught his first White-Fronted Goose on April 23, 2018 at Nunapigpak. Brayden is 5 years old and is from the village of Tuntutuliak.

Letters to the Editor

Bethel Wrestling Club Thanks Sponsors

The 2018 Bethel Wrestling Club regular season has come to an end and we would like to express our thank you’s to the following organizations and volunteers. Prime Sponsor: Donlin Gold Prime Sponsor: Bethel Volunteer […]

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Wilson’s Snipe ~ Capella gallinago Kukukuaq

by Frank Keim Listen carefully high above you in spring (and sometimes even in fall) and you may be lucky enough to hear the Wilson’s snipe’s haunting winnowing call, woo-woo-woo-woo. You won’t mistake this sound […]

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For Sale

Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund with 60 […]

Village Telegraph

Nunapitchuk family featured in NatGeo

by Lonny Cruff Nunaptichuk, AK – While sitting around talking a few months ago, I heard a story about a resident of Nunapitchuk who had been in a photograph in National Geographic magazine several years […]

In our Native Land

Alaska State Trooper arrested

In the interest of maintaining transparency, the Division of Alaska State Troopers (AST) is releasing the following information regarding an Alaska State Trooper under arrest for attempted sexual abuse of a minor. On Thursday, April […]

In our Native Land

BP commits to sell gas to Alaska LNG Project

The Alaska LNG Project reached a historic milestone today (May 7th, 2018) as BP Alaska and Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) announced the parties have agreed to key terms of a Gas Sales Agreement, including […]

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Rhubarb Crunch

by Millie Bentley Greetings. This is a nice rhubarb recipe that you can make and the great thing about it is that you can substitute the rhubarb for berries. You can adjust the sugar depending […]

Inside Bethel News

Food Evolution

by Michelle Dewitt There will be free admission to the film FOOD EVOLUTION at Suurvik Cinema on Sunday, May 20 at 11 a.m. The screening is made possible through a donor gift to Bethel Community […]

Sports

BRHS thinclads shine at Su-Valley Invite

by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School track and field athletes made their final tuneups prior to the Class 1-2-3A state track and field meet this past weekend by turning in an outstanding performance […]

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Legislature protects Native Corps from Liability

The Alaska Legislature today (April 30th, 2018) unanimously approved a bill providing relief for Alaska Native Corporations from liability for damages and costs resulting from pre-contaminated lands conveyed to them through the Alaska Native Claims […]

In our Native Land

KuC celebrates graduates at 44th Commencement Ceremony

by Sally Russell The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Rural and Community Development (UAF CRCD) Kuskokwim Campus (KuC) held its forty-fourth commencement ceremony at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center in Bethel on Thursday, May […]

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Assessing FASD

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: How do you determine if a child has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Effect? The relationship between maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy and permanent birth defects (Fetal Alcohol […]

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Harvesting our native food

by Peter Twitchell Just recently a few days ago there were hunters outside of Nome on the Bering Sea who were trapped in ice floe when the weather closed in. Water started spraying the men […]

In our Native Land

Derelict Vessel Bill Passes

by Rachel Lord On Wednesday, Alaska took a step closer to stronger laws and pro-active prevention of derelict vessels across the state. Passing both the Senate and the House, Senate Bill 92 is heading to […]

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Chili Egg Puff

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a nice egg casserole for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Or maybe for your company’s lunch potluck. This recipe comes from Jim Scarff of Chico, CA. It can easily […]

Village Telegraph

Nunapitchuk School celebrates Cultural Week

by Lonny Cruff Nunapitchuk, AK – Students and staff of Anna Tobeluk Memorial School in Nunapitchuk welcomed community members as volunteers and mentors for several days of cultural activities at the school over two weeks […]

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Sullivan Honors Alaskan John Active

by Senator Dan Sullivan U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) honored Bethel resident John Active, legendary Yup’ik storyteller and decades long voice of KYUK public media, as part of his “Alaskan of the Week” series on […]

Letters to the Editor

My Mothers Delicious Akutaq

Have you ever watched your mother make akutaq? I have watched my mother make akutaq so much, I have watched what ingredients she puts in a big bowl. When I was a little girl she […]

Village Telegraph

Calista Board Censures Director Don

by Paul “George” Guy The Calista Corporation Board of Directors has voted to publicly censure Director Wayne Don. This followed an extensive investigation by the Corporate Governance, Employee, and Compensation Committee (Governance Committee), which unanimously […]

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Spring Greetings from Juneau! District 38 Update

by Representative Tiffany Zulkosky It is day 103 of the Alaska State Legislative Session. Session continues to progress forward, though not at a typical pace or one ideal for Alaskans, State agencies, and even lawmakers. […]

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Use caution, common sense

by Peter Twitchell I have been observing how men push their trucks in and around smaller weaker cars. These men are aggressive even in traffic using their powerful 8 cylinder stepped up trucks. When the […]

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Corps of Engineers completes Donlin Gold EIS

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) today (April 27th, 2018) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Donlin Gold mine project, a major step in the project’s effort to secure the […]

Contributors

Finding Mr. Right

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: How do I know when I have found Mr. Right? Is there a test we could take when I think I have found Mr. Right that will assure that the […]

From The Editor

The company of friends

by Greg Lincoln Each spring we look forward to the Native Youth Olympics games and this past weekend we attended the State NYO games in Anchorage where we saw many of our great student athletes […]

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For Sale

Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR SALE 300 Gallon Plastic Water Tanks in stock. Call Shorty at Shorty’s Shop for pricing. 543-3158 or 545-3157 (19)(9/18-cnx) 18’ SSV Lund with 60 […]

Village Telegraph

All Star NYO State Champions

The Lower Kuskokwim All Star NYO Team took first place at the Senior Native Youth Olympics games in Anchorage last weekend. The All Stars took home six gold medals. Student athletes from all over Alaska […]

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Peach Shortbread Bars

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here’s a terrific recipe for bar cookies that’s not only delicious, but easy to make as well. And the ingredients are readily available. Peach Shortbread Bars 2 cups flour ½ cup […]