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Month: November 2017
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 30 – September 4
Judgments Kenneth Lee Dostert, 22 3rd Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Theft 7 Mos. ,4 Yrs. Prob. Margene Nicori, 25 Disorderly Conduct $100 Basil Golga Andrew, 32 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Alfred Charles […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 25
• On 11-18-17 at 12:45 am Firefighters responded to the area of Ptarmigan and Akakeek for the report of a person bleeding from the head. Patient was assessed, refused treatment and transport to the hospital. […]
Contributors
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 […]
Contributors
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 […]
Contributors
Dumping the Honey Bucket
by Tad Lindley Have you ever had the honey bucket splash on you when you were dumping it? Did you ever have a clean pour and then at the very last moment a drop of […]
Contributors
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 […]
Sports photos
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
Village Telegraph
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
Speak Your Mind
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 […]
Village Telegraph
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 […]
Village Telegraph
Alaskan soldiers assist in Puerto Rico following hurricanes
After their historical first-time activation for duty outside of Alaska, four Alaska State Defense Force Soldiers have returned from a Puerto Rico deployment where they assisted with relief efforts on the hurricane-ravaged island. On the […]
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
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 16
• On 11-10-17 at 7:03 pm, Firefighters responded to the area Our Own Road and Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway for the report of an intoxicated person. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • […]
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Contributors
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 […]
From The Editor
Friends who are closer than a brother are priceless
by Greg Lincoln Friends, talking with you and sharing our feelings has helped us so much these past weeks. We have been tested and tried and in our weakness, you have been our strength along […]
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 […]
Sports
Lady Warriors take seventh at Lancer Smith Memorial tourney
by Tommy Wells Kelly O’Brien and the Bethel Regional High School Lady warriors turned in an impressive effort this past weekend at the Lancer Smith Memorial Wrestling Tournament. The BRHS girls’ 4-person team rolled up […]
Inside Bethel News
BRHS’s Mellor honored with LKSD Teacher of the Year award
Lower Kuskokwim School is pleased to announce that Lynn Mellor has been selected as this year’s recipient for LKSD Teacher of the Year. Ms. Mellor has taught for over 13 years for the District, all […]
Contributors
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! […]
Village Telegraph
ANSEP partners with Lower Yukon and St. Mary’s City school districts
November 13th, 2017: The Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program is hosting 29 students from the Lower Yukon School District and St. Mary’s City School District at its joint Middle School Academy. Aimed at developing […]
Speak Your Mind
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 […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 9 – 17
Judgments Michael Matthew, 23 4th Degree Criminal Mischief 45 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Vanessa Wasky, 29 2nd Degree Harassment 1 Day, 1 Yr. Prob. Edward C. Chief, 53 4th Degree Assault 30 Days, 1 Yr. […]
Inside Bethel News
Two officers from Bethel graduate from DPS Academy
Martin Oulton and Michael Shawgo of the Bethel Police Department recently graduated from the Public Safety Training Academy in Sitka on November 9th, 2017. Their class totaled 24, including three state troopers, two wildlife troopers […]
Sports
Lieb powers Warriors to 6th at Lancer Smith Memorial
by Tommy Wells After sitting out part of the Bethel Regional High School Warriors duals with South Anchorage and Lathrop last weekend, Hayden Lieb left little doubt as to any questions about his ability on […]
Obituaries
Rose Ann Kanrilak July 9, 1952 – Oct. 10, 2017
Rose Ann (Nuyiralria) Kanrilak was born to Cecelia and Albert Atchak on July 9, 1952 at Paimute. She was the 3rd of 10 brothers and sisters. Rose married Alexie Kanrilak on Nov. 28, 1975. They […]
In our Native Land
Quinhagak and Toksook Bay win water and water system awards
The Alaska Rural Water Association has honored Quinhagak and Toksook Bay at their 19th Annual Training Conference where they recognized rural water systems, wastewater systems, and their operators for outstanding achievements. The Lower Kuskokwim School […]
Obituaries
Mary Bernadette Nuuni Julius Nov. 25, 1996 – Sept. 25, 2017
On behalf of Moses and Winnie Julius’ family, I would like to say quyana to all the people that were there for our family during the time of their (our) loss of a loved one. […]
Contributors
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 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 8
• On 11-3-17 at 1:48 pm Firefighters responded to the BNC Complex for the report of an intoxicated person. Patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11-3-17 at 6:24 pm Firefighters responded […]
Contributors
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 […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 6 – 9
Judgments Michael James Whitman, 32 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Nick E. Alexie, 27 4th Degree Misconduct Involving Weapons 1 Yr. Prob. Nick Nook, 43 2nd Degree Sexual Assault 7 Yrs., […]
Contributors
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 […]
Village Telegraph
Persistence pushes colonel to military, business success
by Leona Long The quiet students sitting in the back row remind Col. Wayne Don of himself the most. They’re why he returns every summer to speak with students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks […]
Sports
Bethel grapplers wrestle their way to 3rd at BRHS Invitational
by Tommy Wells Thomas Dyment, Dellarae Charlie, Lindsey Beans-Polk and Kelly O’Brien all wrestled their way to gold medals at the 2017 Bethel Invitational and helped carry the Bethel Regional High School Warriors to third […]
In our Native Land
Salmon complete 1,000-mile journey, and life
by Ned Rozell MOUTH OF THE DELTA RIVER — On a morning with biting air in the single digits Fahrenheit, this river smells like sulfur and is splashy and loud. Bald eagles and ravens swoop […]
Contributors
Elders Center is a gathering place
by Peter Twitchell The Big City of Anchorage with its many cars and people, where you are like a number, unknown, one autonomous individual where no one knows anything about you or who you are […]
Inside Bethel News
Math students in Nunapitchuk get class shirts
Secondary mathematics teacher Lonny Cruff at Anna Tobeluk Memorial School was looking for a way for students in his advanced math classes to feel more like they were part of a group. After talking with […]
From The Editor
Cherish your loved ones
by Greg Lincoln Foremost, we thank you for your friendship and comfort to our family. Quyana to our Bethel family and others near and far for your care and kindness and for not forgetting our […]
Speak Your Mind
Revisions to Criminal Justice Reform pass house; SB 54 now awaits Senate concurrence
by House Speaker Bryce Edgmon Nov. 8, 2017: Following two weeks of debate, public testimony, and consideration of amendments in the Judiciary Committee, the Finance Committee, and on the House Floor, SB 54 passed the […]
Classifieds
In our Native Land
Major Evan honored with Alaska Legion of Merit Award
Maj. (ret) Johnny Evan, who served with the 297th Infantry Battalion, Alaska Army National Guard, is presented the Alaska Legion of Merit by Col. Wayne Don, commander of the 38th Troop Command, during his recognition […]
Contributors
Death of the Thunderbirds
by Frank Keim A long time ago two giant thunderbirds used to have their nest in the mountains above Ohagmiut. They were always very hungry, and people were warned not to wear their parkas with the […]
Sports photos
Sports
Bethel grapplers roll to Lime Solar championship
by Tommy Wells ANCHORAGE – The Bethel Regional High School Warriors picked up impressive outings from gold medal winners Kelly O’Brien, Jarius Allain, Thomas Dyment, and Hayden Lieb on Saturday and rolled to the top […]
Contributors
Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
by Millie Bentley Greetings. This recipe comes from the Greaseless Gourmet George Pool. He came to the B&B back in 2001 and threw a dinner party to demonstrate his new greaseless and waterless cookware. Yum! […]
Contributors
Deinstitutionalization of Psychiatric Patients
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Several hours ago, 26 church members were murdered in cold blood in Texas, five days ago, a terrorist ran down eight people in Lower Manhattan, and just over one month ago, […]
Inside Bethel News
Change out your smoke alarm batteries
As you may already know the Fire Service uses the time change that happens twice a year as a prompt to change your smoke alarm batteries. Be safe and have a great weekend. Sunday November […]
Sports
GJE NYO Junior Varsity Results Nov. 4-5, 2017
Kneel Jump Girls 1 Annalayne Ulroan, OSC, 27 ½” 2 Jordan Klejka, GJE, 23 3/8” 3 Katya, 19 ½” 4 Teana Pavilla, Akiuk, 15 ½” 5 Natalia Slim, Akiuk, 12” Boys 1 Nicholas Twito, GJE, […]
Village Telegraph
Marshall kindergarteners create art with Fox in a Meadow project
by Misty Circle I like doing lots of hands-on, standards based projects with my kindies, it gives them the confidence to experiment and to try new things, to problem solve, and to be innovative. These are […]
Contributors
The Weapons of Our Welfare Are Not the Weapons of Our Warfare
by Tad Lindley The atheist confronted the Christian, “Do you carry a gun with you when you are in bear country?” “Why of course, wouldn’t you,” answered the brother. “Isn’t that hypocritical,” asked the atheist, […]
Speak Your Mind
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Chris Apassingok
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor this week (Nov. 3rd, 2017) in recognition of Chris Apassingok, a young whaler from Gambell, Alaska who is helping to keep the Alaska Native whaling […]
Inside Bethel News
An opportunity to compete in Brisbane, Australia
by Preston Alexie My name is Preston Alexie. I am a sophomore at Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat. This season in cross country I earned fourth place at the Lower Kuskokwim School District Regionals. That earned me the […]
From The Editor
Thank you for every day that comes
by Greg Lincoln Sometimes it’s a song with words that remind us, or a photo, or just how the sun sets. Last week’s we spoke about how it felt like to lose someone precious to […]
Contributors
Ubering in the City
by Peter Twitchell Life in Anchorage is definitely a couple notches up on quality of life in several ways. First, I miss the People of the YK Delta that I’ve grown to love. Since arriving […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 3
• On 10/27/2017 At 12:30pm Firefighters responded to Tundra Ridge for the report of a baby not breathing. Medics assessed the Patient and went with family members to YKER. • On 10/27/2017 At 7:30pm Firefighters […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel August 30 – September 4
Judgments Edward Grant Moses, 28 2nd Degree Murder, 1st Degree Robbery 65 Yrs.,10 Yrs. Prob. Emma Louise Paul, 23 Reckless Driving 1 Yr. Prob. Norman Pete, 28 Driving Under the Influence $3000, 20 Days, 2 Yrs. […]
Sports photos
Contributors
First Alaskans Elder’s and Youth Conference
by Peter Twitchell I attended the Alaska Federation of Natives Elder’s and Youth Conference in Anchorage, it was great! Thanks to Colin “Atauciq” McDonald for putting it together for us in organizing and facilitating the early […]
Village Telegraph
Building and deploying a local welding workforce
by Azara Mohammadi A career in welding means opportunities to work outside – a major draw for young workers like Sharla Gunlik, 24. “I was never interested in an office job,” Gunlik says. Recently, she worked […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Community Celebrate Inaugural Indigenous Peoples Day
by Leona Long The Bethel community celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day for the first time at an event hosted at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus’s Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center. “Including our community partners like […]
Contributors
Swiss Steak in the Crockpot
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I hope you are all doing good. This recipe calls for a slow cooker, which can come in handy during one of your buys days – just assemble the ingredients, toss […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending October 27
• On 10-21-17 at 6:40 p.m. Career Firefighters responded to the Bethel Regional High School for the report of a person with an injury to their knee. Patient was assessed and transported to the […]
Sports
Smith, Lieb post wins at Halloween Monster Bash
by Tommy Wells Ryan Smith and Hayden Lieb both sent more than a few chills through the field at the Halloween Monster Bash Duels on Saturday at South Anchorage High School. Both wrestled their way […]
Contributors
Keeping a Food Diary
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I’ve tried all kinds of diets, from protein diets to the Beverly Hills Diet to the apple cider vinegar diet to the cabbage soup diet, and nothing seems to keep […]
In our Native Land
Calista Corporation launches MyCalista online shareholder portal
MyCalista.com: Manage Contact Information, Review Dividend Payments, More Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation upgrades interaction with Shareholders with its secure, interactive MyCalista online portal. Found at https://MyCalista.com, Shareholders now have a suite of options at their fingertips. […]
Sports
Lady Warriors’ bid for state berth fall short
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors’ bid to claim a berth in the upcoming Class 3A state volleyball tournament came up a bit short on Saturday afternoon. Kotzebue rallied from a […]
Contributors
When God Wants to Throw Up
by Tad Lindley Did you ever get tired of eating the same thing over and over and over again, because that was all you had? When I was a single man in Fairbanks, that was […]
Inside Bethel News
Inside Bethel News
Where is the new alcohol tax going? An update on the Community Action Grant Committee
by Leif Albertson On October 3rd, the citizens of Bethel approved a ballot measure to raise the tax on alcohol sold in Bethel from 12% to 15%. While the first 12% of the tax will […]
From The Editor
The need for special aftercare
by Greg Lincoln Kelly and I want to share our thoughts about what it feels like to lose a loved one, one who is very dear and precious to you. It is our hope that […]
Letters to the Editor
Do it yourself – eliminate Bed Bugs
I approached the Anchorage Daily News and they didn’t want to investigate or print anything. I had bed bugs I got from Black Angus Inn when me and my daughter stayed there. I learned how […]
Speak Your Mind
The Bones in the Box
by Mark Leary She slowly hobbled down the bank cradling a beat-up grease-stained cardboard box. Reaching a small Lund boat she carefully set the box inside and climbed in. Poor woman – she pulled on […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel October 20 – 25
Judgments Samuel I.M. Baugh, 20 Reckless Endangerment 1 Yr. Prob. Michael James Whitman, 32 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Isaiah T. Jones, 27 5th Degree Controlled Substance 24 Hrs. CWS, […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Corporation declares $2.4 Million Akilista Dividend Spring and Akilista Dividends Total $49.5 Million
Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation’s Board of Directors approved the Akilista dividend for 2017. This fall dividend which totals $2.4 million, marks an increase of over seven percent from the previous year. Calista has declared both a […]