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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 […]

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LKSD Sr. High Speech Contest Results

by Sharon Wegner The LKSD Sr. High Speech contest was held in Bethel December 12 – 13, 2017. There were 28 students from 10 schools: BRHS, Chefornak, Kipnuk, Kongiganak, Napaskiak, Nightmute, Quinhagak, Toksook Bay, Tuntutuliak […]

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Memories of Christmas Past

by Peter Twitchell It really doesn’t matter where we are in this world, it is the season families feel a special closeness to each other, our villages and cities are aglow, like a pure heart. […]

From The Editor

Grief triggers

by Greg Lincoln I thank you dear friends for allowing us to express our deepest feelings as we mourn the loss of our beautiful daughter. Each day that comes has had its difficulties. When we look […]

Contributors

Myths surrounding suicide

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Why does the suicide rate increase around Christmas time? Answer: It is only a myth that the suicide rate rises during the Christmas holiday. Research indicates that people may be […]

Sports

Six-Time State Champions!

The Bethel Warrior Wrestlers are the reigning Champions. They won the Division II State Tournament last weekend in Anchorage, winning back to back titles and their sixth overall win.

Inside Bethel News

Bethel Family Clinic receives HIIP Grant

Bethel Family Clinic recently received a grant from the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington, for Health Infrastructure Investment Program (HIIP) Project. This grant will be put toward the construction costs for the […]

Letters to the Editor

Thank you Veterans

Thank you to the Bethel VFW Post 1041 for the generous donation to assist with the funeral expenses for our Grandson Brandon. Words cannot express our gratitude. Many thanks to our Veterans for their kindness […]

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Memories of Christmas Fudge

by Peter Twitchell One morning during the Christmas season I went to work and was given some strips, pound cake and chocolate fudge. The chocolate fudge was special, being that day was Chief’s Day, celebrated […]

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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 […]

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Border Crossing: Checkpoint Israel

by Tad Lindley They knew Jesus was coming. His people were watching and waiting. They were expecting him to ride in with trumpets blaring. It had been prophesied from way back that the Messiah would […]

Letters to the Editor

Candle safety

The office of the Alaska State Fire Marshal wants to remind you that a candle is an open flame so keep them at least 12 inches away from anything that burns, never leave them unattended […]

Speak Your Mind

Fluoride-aryugtua

by Angelica Afcan Imagine not being able to tear off that piece of dried fish you had for lunch. Imagine looking at old school photographs and seeing your toothless smile. Imagine having a lifelong speaking […]

From The Editor

The comfort of children

by Greg Lincoln It makes our hearts flutter with gladness when we hear our children laughing during these days as we struggle to survive after the loss of our beloved dearest one. This laughter comes […]

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Operation Santa Claus goes to St. Michael

by Lt. Col. Candis Olmstead The Alaska National Guard has a tradition of serving communities throughout Alaska during the holiday season, delivering Christmas gifts and a variety of delights to the children. In its 61st […]

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Three Feet of Lush

Lianna Peterson of Russian Mission caught this huge lush fish while manaqing on the Yukon River three miles downriver from her village. The manignaq measured at least 3 feet in length. “It was a good […]

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Calista Corporation Stock Will Drive a Success

by Thom Leonard Calista Corporation’s biggest contest made three Shareholders very happy. Sammy Andreanoff won a 2017 Arctic Cat Alterra 700XT all-terrain vehicle (ATV), Sandra Nicori won 50,000 Alaska Airlines miles, and Emma Tamang won […]

Letters to the Editor

Quyana for your help during our loss

The family of Alexie Kanrilak, would like to extend our deepest gratitude from the bottom of our hearts to everyone that helped us out during the loss of our beloved Rose Ann Kanrilak. First and […]

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Happy Ice Fishing

2 year old Mallory Nanugaq Andrew of Kipnuk is having lots of fun ice fishing for sweet tasty smelt on the Qukaqliq River. She went with her dad Patrick last Saturday. Photo by Patrick Andrew

Contributors

We Three Kings of Orient Aren’t

by Tad Lindley Warning: Do not read this article unless you have someone nearby who can give you immediate emotional support. This may be worse than the terrible sense of deception you experienced when you […]

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Mexican Chicken Salad

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here is a quick, easy recipe that meets our KISS (Keep it Simple, Sweetheart) criteria. Diana Gamez, a friend in Anchorage who has contributed before, suggested it. She found the recipe […]

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Psychoeducational Testing

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I have a daughter in the third grade. She is performing poorly in school, and compared to our other children, she is falling far behind. I have asked her teacher […]

From The Editor

Visiting our loved one

by Greg Lincoln Neighbors and friends, we are so privileged to call you our friends. Your presence in our lives has uplifted and eased much of our suffering, thank you. Thank you so much for […]

Contributors

The season of good cheer

by Peter Twitchell This is the happy time of the season, where Christians celebrate the birth of the Christ Child, baby Jesus, bringing hope, cheer, and love everywhere. The goodness of the people of Anchorage […]

Inside Bethel News

New Bethel firefighters graduate

by K.J. Lincoln Eight new firefighters graduated and were honored at a commencement ceremony last Friday at the Bethel Fire Department. The Class of 1701 graduates are Steven “Tucker” Burnett, Matthew Cochrane, Jesse Gefroh, John […]

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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 […]

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Alaska LNG: The time is now

by Governor Bill Walker Alaska now has the necessary alignment for the Alaska gasline LNG project. Mid-June 1970: one of the most important days in my life. It rained, as I waited in-line outside a […]

Inside Bethel News

BRHS Drama presents A Christmas Carol

The Bethel Regional High School’s drama program presented A Christmas Carol by EP Scates last weekend at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center. There were three showings of the holiday play directed by Aiden Keller. A […]

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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 […]

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Thanksgiving in Phoenix

by Peter Twitchell A five and half hour jet ride south will get you to Pheonix, Arizona – a desert country where only the local Native people like Navaho, Apache, and Pima Indians really understand the […]

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Thankfulness

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: It’s Thanksgiving. Is there any psychological research on the benefits of being thankful? Answer: I didn’t find any empirical research directly on the topic, but I found an article in […]

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Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake

by Millie Bentley Greetings. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and now Christmas is just around the corner. There are so many good dishes to think about for the big feast including this dessert […]

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Mixed 6 Volleyball Action in Nunaptichuk

The Alaska Coastal Mixed 6 Volleybal tournament was held in Tuntutuliak, November 17-18. Winners of the tournament, the Akiuk Grizzlies, will play at the State tournament this weekend, Nov. 30-Dec. 2nd.  photos by Lonny Cruff

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Young Beaver Trappers first catch

Evan and Courtney Tobeluk caught their first beaver in the trap that they set on November 21st. They are the children of Gregory Tobeluk of Nunapitchuk.  Photo by Qunun Tobeluk

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The Old Fish Camp Trail

by Brad Cole It was an old nearly forgotten trail slowly turning back into the forest. I worked on it with an axe and machete to cut the branches, stomped down the grass and using […]

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First Winter Catch

7-year old Taylor Nicholai of Napaskiak got his first caribou last weekend. He is the grandson of James Nicholai. His fresh catch was shared with elders in his community. photo by James Nicholai

Letters to the Editor

So sorry for your loss

I always read your paper from cover to cover every time it comes out. I then save it, and read certain articles, or again from cover to cover over and over again. Each time I […]

From The Editor

Love them by the way you live

by Greg Lincoln In every person that we meet we have found different expressions of loving kindness and compassion. Do you know how much that means to us? It means the world to us, thank […]

Sports

3A Lancer Smith Runners Up

Congratulations to the Bethel Warrior Wrestlers took second place for 123A teams at the 2017 Lancer Smith Memorial tournament in Palmer the weekend of November 17-18.  photo courtesy of Darren Lieb

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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 […]

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Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

by Tad Lindley King Nebuchadnezzar was hard core. Imagine this, you are working a job and your boss comes up to you and says, “I had a nightmare last night. I want you to drop […]

Inside Bethel News

YKHC receives Quality Health Award

The Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a 2017 Alaska Primary Care Award winner. YKHC, along with four other recipients, received the Honorable Mention award which were announced by Mountain-Pacific Quality Health. The awards were presented […]

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Venturing in Alaska

by Peter Twitchell Last Thursday Carl Jack and I drove 190 miles Anchorage to Ninilchik by way of Cooper Landing, Sterling, Kenai and Soldotna. One of the great benefits of living on the road system! […]

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Life within our culture

by Max Angaiak The earliest memory I have is having preschool with Kamgu Post. She gave me a toy plane after she asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up. I was […]

Inside Bethel News

Housing shortage

As a person who serves those in need, I am writing this letter for those that work in AVCP Housing who are there to serve those in need of housing. Hooper Bay is the largest […]

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Parmesan Italian Baked Chicken

by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here’s a blast from the past – Baked Parmesan Italian Chicken. This dish is what I made for the boyos, served with spaghettini or angel hair pasta. The parmesan cheese gives […]

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Be a Friend

by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: At the moment, I am very sad, possibly depressed. I have lived in Bethel a number of years, and it seems that whenever I get a good friend, she moves […]

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Veterans’ Day: Victory Has A Song

by Tad Lindley Last Saturday, November 11, was Veteran’s Day. In honor of those men and women who have sacrificed even their lives for the freedom of others, I offer this powerful testimony of God’s […]