Classifieds
Year: 2019
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 10 – 19
Judgments Nick M. Andrew, 27 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Dawn Boan, 27 2nd Degree Arson Charles Lupie, 29 Violate DV Protective Order 1 Yr. Prob. Thomas Otto Angaiak, 33 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 12
• On 12-06-19 at 3:48 P.M., Medics responded to Gladys Jung Elementary for an intoxicated person. Medics were canceled by dispatch no patient contact. • On 12-06-19 at 4:08 P.M., Firefighters responded to Swanson’s for […]
Heard it in the Steam House
AFN passes resolution calling for tribal consultation by state and federal governments
The Bering Sea-Western Interior Tribal Commission praises the passage of a resolution by the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) calling on the federal and state governments to meet their lawful obligations to consult, listen to, […]
Sports
Samuelson, Beans-Polk lead BRHS girls to 4th at state
by Tommy Wells Rebecca Samuelson and Lindsey Beans-Polk both turned in stellar outing this past weekend in Anchorage and helped spur the Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors to a fourth-place finish at the 2019 […]
Sports
BRHS Warriors claim Division II State Wrestling Championship Title
by Tommy Wells There couldn’t have been a better ending to Hayden Lieb’s high school career. Not only did he become only the 15th male athlete to win four straight state wrestling championships, the BRHS […]
Contributors
The Five Second Rule
by Tad Lindley When we were growing up, there was a lot of peer pressure not to eat anything after it had fallen on the floor. Our parents had drilled into our heads that if […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Calista Corporation announces stock will contest winners
by Calista Corporation Staff Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation announces the winners of the 2019 Calista Stock Will Contest. Two Shareholders won $1,000 each. Eligible Calista Shareholders are those with Class A or Class B shares and […]
Delta Lifestyles
LKSD Sr. High Speech Results
by Sharon Wegner The Lower Kuskokwim School District Sr. High Speech contest was held in Bethel December 16-17, 2019. There were 46 students from 9 schools that participated (Akiuk, BRHS, Chefornak. Kipnuk, Kongiganak, Napaskiak, Newtok, […]
Contributors
Festive Cornmeal Cranberry Cake
by Millie Bentley Greetings and Merry Christmas! Christmas is here again. How quickly ol’ Santa Claus creeps up on us – as do our years here. I like to think that one of the very […]
Contributors
The Reason for the Season
by Peter Twitchell Merry Christmas and remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Give thanks everyday we’re here. As I look back to my childhood, I was disappointed in man. I sat on Santa’s […]
Letters to the Editor
Running in the halls with boughs of holly
We’ve all seen students in school running in the halls–sometimes they’re full on sprinting, like mom cooked Totino’s pizza rolls and you want some, or them all. Some of us still see it to this […]
Speak Your Mind
Why I Support Calista
by John Angaiak “If you don’t leave your past in the past, it will destroy your future, not for what yesterday has taken away.” -Realistic Buddhism I have been a supporter of Calista Corporation since […]
Village Telegraph
Bering Sea-Western Interior Tribal Commission meets
The Bering Sea-Western Interior Tribal Commission met in Anchorage on December 4th and were disappointed the Director of BLM refused our third invitation to meet with us. In our free and fair country in response […]
Village Telegraph
Nelson Island Muskox registration permits reduced
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces that Muskox permits RX070 and RX071 will only be available in Tununak, not online or in person as listed in the 2019-2020 Alaska Hunting Regulations. In 2015, […]
Village Telegraph
Larson of Kwethluk wins first dog race of the season
Willie Larson of Kwethluk is the winner of the 2019-2020 Season Opener Dog Race. The 33 mile race took place last Saturday December 21st, 2019 starting in Bethel at Charles Lake to Atmautluak and back […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Cub Scout Troop makes donation to BSAR
Bethel Cub Scout Troop 556 held a Christmas Singalong December 19th. Following the singing the Scouts and leader Tamy Rogers presented to Bethel Search and Rescue, represented by Mike Riley, a donation of $800.00 raised […]
Inside Bethel News
New and Increased K300 Sponsorship:
by Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee First National Bank of Alaska has committed to increase their support of the 2020 Kuskokwim 300, more than tripling the annual contribution they’ve made in recent years. With this increase […]
From The Editor
Wishes for a great new year
by Greg Lincoln Merry Christmas everyone! This week is the last week of 2019 and we have made it through another year with your thoughtful help and support. Quyana! So now it is time for […]
Sports
2019 Division II State wrestling tournament semifinals
Four Bethel Warriors advance to championship round by Delta Discovery Staff Wrestlers from all over the state are in Anchorage for the December 20-21, 2019 Alaska Schools Activities Association Division II State Championships to compete […]
Delta Lifestyles
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel December 2 – 12
Judgments Curtis A.T. Chayalkun, 29 2nd Degree Harassment 6 Mos. Michael George Reuter, 56 Disorderly Conduct $150 Chad Chadwick Jr., 19 Disorderly Conduct $150 Jason A. Noatak, 34 Disorderly Conduct $150 Eliza John, 22 Furnish […]
Classifieds
In our Native Land
Operation targets non-compliant sex offenders, fugitives with warrants in Bethel and 13 villages
by the Office of the U.S. Marshals Service Under “Operation (RAAVEN)” Rural Alaska Anti-Violence Enforcement, federal, state and local law enforcement officers joined together to account for registered sex offenders, and to locate and arrest […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending December 12
• On 12-06-19 at 3:48 P.M., Medics responded to Gladys Jung Elementary for an intoxicated person. Medics were canceled by dispatch no patient contact. • On 12-06-19 at 4:08 P.M., Firefighters responded to Swanson’s for […]
Sports
Lady Warriors qualify seven for state meet
by Tommy Wells Dellarae Charlie and the Bethel Regional High School Lady Warriors proved themselves the toast of the Great Alaska Conference this past weekend in front of their home fans. The BRHS girls, en […]
Sports
Warriors roll to GAC crown, send 15 to state wrestling tournament
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional High School Warriors went into the Great Alaska Conference Wrestling Championships this past weekend with two goals. They wanted to win the conference title and to have a bevy […]
Contributors
Stressed and Depressed File #27: Three Words That Might Be Shortening My Your Life
by Tad Lindley There are three words that show up much more often in the vocabulary of people who are depressed. Depressed people say them far more than people who have never been depressed or […]
Contributors
What is Homesickness?
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I am unable to go home for Christmas and I really feel homesick. What is homesickness and what are some ways to help make it less painful? Answer: Someone wrote, […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Calista Elders receive 12th straight Elders’ Benefit Distribution
by Calista Staff Calista Corporation provides $325 For Each Original Shareholder At Least 65 Years Old. Calista (cha-LIS-tuh) Corporation’s Board of Directors approved the 2019 Elders’ Benefit Distribution. Original Shareholders who are at least 65 […]
In our Native Land
Training program available for seaweed farm start-ups
The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) and partners released the application for a Seaweed Farm Start-up Training Program to be held in Kodiak, Ketchikan, and Sitka in February of 2020 as part of Phase 2 […]
Contributors
Holiday Mincemeat Pie
by Millie Bentley Greetings! Christmas will soon be here and our minds have been on holiday cooking. When we were kids, mom used to make wonderful pies, including real mincemeat pie. We didn’t much like […]
Contributors
Take the time to talk to an Elder
by Peter Twitchell I spoke with old-timer David Kawagley who grew up in the village of Akiak, Alaska. He was my dad’s good friend growing up in Akiak together. David shared with me stories Dad […]
Inside Bethel News
APF Statement on Governor’s Fy2021 Proposed Budget
Alaska Policy Forum (APF) issued the following statement in response to today’s (Dec. 11th, 2019) release of the Governor of Alaska’s proposed fiscal year 2021 state budget: Last week, the Department of Revenue – Tax […]
Speak Your Mind
Concern for law enforcement and the VPSO program
by Jacob Tobeluk I remember a time when the VPSO Program was family. Each peace officer in their village had their own way of dealing with problems and each had their own values. But all […]
Village Telegraph
26th annual Cookie Extravaganza a success
by Beverly Hoffman $3,677 was raised at the 26th Y/K Delta Lifesavers Christmas Cookie Extravaganza! In just 13 minutes hundreds of cookies disappeared as cookie buyers scurried around the tables full of baked Christmas delights. […]
Village Telegraph
“250 Willows”
by Bethel Search and Rescue 12/14/19 BSAR River Update—Report 2019-04* Summary: BSAR marked the big open hole outside the upper end of Straight Slough today. With a good crew, good equipment, and willows pre-cut the […]
Inside Bethel News
Youth Pool Challenge
Help meet the Angstman Law Office Challenge at the Pool! Angstman Law Office challenges you to bring your youth under the age of 12 to Free Saturday on December 28th between 12-8pm. If at least […]
Inside Bethel News
BRHS hosts Christmas Concert
by K.J. Lincoln The Bethel Regional High School choir and band students put on a concert for the community featuring a program full of wintry Christmas pieces and other songs under the direction of band […]
Inside Bethel News
Principal of Gladys Jung Elementary arrested
The principal of Gladys Jung Elementary, Christopher Carmichael, age 55, was arrested on the night of December 10, 2019 and charged with one count of attempted transfer of obscene matter to a minor and two […]
From The Editor
Christmas greetings
by Greg Lincoln The refreshing of the changing seasons, the holidays, and the continuation of time and the traditions that go with it brings us something that feels like a sense of peace and rest. […]
Sports photos
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 20 – December 6
Judgments Bambi Akers, 40 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Days Maryann L. Konig, 50 4th Degree Assault 10 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Danielle Kasayulie, 29 Violate Conditions of Release 4th Degree Assault 36 Days, 2 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending Nov. 14 – Dec. 5
• 11-10-19 at 12:02 A.M., medics responded to Tundra Ridge for the report of an intoxicated person. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11-10-19 at 3:34 P.M., medics responded to […]
Crime
Children walk in subfreezing cold
The Alaska State Troopers received a request for a welfare check on two children in the Village of Venetie on 12/3/19. The request was based off of information received that two children arrived at a […]
Inside Bethel News
Samuelson, Phelan tune up for GAC tourney with solid outings at Grace Grizzly Shakedown
by Tommy Wells Rebecca Samuelson and Fiona Phelan will head into this weekend’s Great Alaska Conference wrestling tournament with plenty of momentum. The two Bethel Regional High School stars posted stellar performances at the 2019 […]
Sports
BRJHS grapplers nab 7 golds, roll to Tussle title
by Tommy Wells The Bethel Regional Junior High School wrestling team won seven weight classifications and breezed to the top spot in the team standings at the 2019 Tussle on the Tundra Invitational at Gladys […]
In our Native Land
Alaska reports its first case of e-cigarette/vaping lung injury
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced today (Dec. 3rd, 2019) that the first case of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) has been identified in Alaska. The patient, […]
In our Native Land
Updated website provides listing of Alaska’s Missing Persons
The Alaska Department of Public Safety’s Missing Persons Clearinghouse webpage is now updated to provide complete listings of all persons known missing in Alaska from 1960 through December 1, 2019. The department is inviting the […]
In our Native Land
State report compiles vital statistic data on births, deaths, marriages and divorces
Dec. 6, 2019 – The Section of Health Analytics & Vital Records within the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health just released its 2018 Alaska Vital Statistics Annual Report. The […]
Contributors
Do You Know the Lord’s Number?
It has been said, “There are three kinds of people in this world, those who can count, and those who can’t”. Which one are you? The quiz What is? The number of states in the […]
Contributors
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I remember hearing you teach on behaviors that are destructive to a marital relationship. I believe you referred to them as the four horsemen. Could you write about them? Sort […]
Delta Lifestyles
Third Annual Math Shirts for Advanced Nunapitchuk Math Students
Nunapitchuk, Alaska – December 4, 2019: Continuing a tradition that has been part of Anna Tobeluk Memorial School for that past three years, the students in advanced math classes got special, custom printed shirts this […]
Contributors
Rice Pudding and Blueberry Sauce
by Millie Bentley Greetings. It’s time for some comfort food and this rice pudding fills the bill. Have you ever tried it? If not, now is your chance. Christmas is just around the corner, I […]
Contributors
Get honest with yourself
by Peter Twitchell It’s time to face reality. I know some people who play hide and seek with their disease of alcoholism. It’s a self-defeating attempt to try and deal with your disease on your […]
Letters to the Editor
A Letter to Parents about teen marijuana use
Although NIDA’s (National Institute on Drug Abuse) annual Monitoring the Future survey shows that daily marijuana use in teens is mostly steady, the survey also shows that as cigarette smoking rates drop, daily marijuana smoking […]
Speak Your Mind
Indigenous knowledge is invaluable, sacred
by the Indigenous Peoples Caucus December 1, 2019- As state governments around the world open this years’ 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25), representatives of the Rapa Nui and Mapuche Indigenous Peoples of Chile delivered […]
Village Telegraph
Operation Santa brings holiday cheer to Napakiak
by K.J. Lincoln The community of Napakiak got a special visitor last Tuesday who came to share some holiday cheer and fun. Santa Claus, along with his helpers, brought a helicopter-load of gifts and presents […]
Village Telegraph
League of Women Voters provides Elizabeth Peratrovich Book to Alaska Schools and Libraries
The League of Women Voters of Juneau, in partnership with the Alaska State Library and the League of Women Voters of Alaska, has mailed to each middle school library and public library in Alaska: Fighter […]
Village Telegraph
Best in the West Small Business Competition
The Best in the West annual competition, started in 2009, is a unique opportunity to build small businesses in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. This year marks ten years of building businesses. The Best in the […]
Inside Bethel News
Wells Fargo donates funding to Bethel Winter House
The Wells Fargo Bethel branch and Branch Manager Jon Cochrane and his wife Anny presented the Bethel Winter House with a $20,0000 donation to support the nonprofit organization’s services for people experiencing homelessness in the […]
Inside Bethel News
VFW Auxiliary 10041 gives back to our community during the #BethelGives campaign
All organizations in the #BethelGives campaign were given funding from the VFW Auxiliary 10041 ranging from $500 to $3500. VFW Auxiliary 10041 also voted to host all Monday dinners for the Bethel Winter House for […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Native Corporation announces 2019 BEST Distribution
by Ana Hoffman On December 6, 2019, Bethel Native Corporation shareholders, beneficiaries of the Bethel Elkartaa Settlement Trust, received a distribution equal to $4.01 per unit/share. This distribution marks the thirty-second consecutive annual payment to […]
From The Editor
A season to cheer
by Greg Lincoln This past weekend we had the privilege of attending the state finals for Mixed 6 and 2A volleyball. Mixed 6 is a unique sport and one of the only sports where boys […]
Sports photos
Sports photos
Crime
Assault arrest
Alaska State Troopers received a report of a Domestic Violence assault in the village of Tuluksak on 11/15/2019 at approximately 1603 hours. Investigation revealed that Melissa Mike, age 29 of Tuluksak, assaulted a family member […]
In our Native Land
November 30th Earthquake was Alaska’s Largest Natural Disaster Since 1964
The Nov. 30, 2018 Earthquake was Alaska’s largest natural disaster since the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. The 7.1 earthquake shook Alaska’s most densely populated area and caused damage to homes, roads, public buildings, utilities, and […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 6 – 29
Judgments Howard McCann, 31 Importing Alcohol – Dry Area, 2nd Degree Burglary $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. 3 Yrs. Amy Paul, 43 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Days Margaret George, 50 Violate Conditions of […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 29
• On 11/22/19 at 2:00 PM medics responded to City Sub for the report of a woman with leg pain. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 11/23/19 at 12:00 AM […]
In our Native Land
New bill would prevent DOC from shipping inmates to out-of-state prisons
State lawmakers are pushing back against the Dunleavy Administration’s effort to send Alaska inmates to private prisons in the Lower 48. New legislation sponsored by Rep. Zack Fields (D-Anchorage) would remove the ability of the […]
Sports
Mixed 6 and 2A teams to play at state
The Akiuk Grizzlies, Alakanuk Braves, and the Kalskag Grizzlies are going to be playing at the State Mixed Six Volleyball tournament this week in Anchorage, December 5-7, at Dimond High School. Alakanuk will be playing […]
Contributors
The Hand of God
by Tad Lindley Take a look at the palm of your hand for a moment. How much water could you hold in the palm of your hand? I’m looking at mine, and I’d guess about […]
In our Native Land
Jimmy Family 5 Generations
The Jimmy Family of Nunapitchuk. From left are Sassa Jimmy, Katie Jenkins, baby Maryann Jimmy, Grace Parks, and Marlene Jimmy. Katie Jenkins will be celebrating her 90th birthday on January 16, 2020. This photo was […]
Contributors
Equine-assisted Therapy
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I just came across a term I had never heard of before—Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT). What is it? How does it work? The name gives a clue to what it is. […]
Contributors
Delectable Peach Cobbler
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I hope you all had a nice and relaxing Thanksgiving week. Leftovers are so good, even the day after Thanksgiving. To the kitchen. Years ago Bisquick used to be a staple […]
Contributors
Answered Prayer of 2019
by Peter Twitchell Twenty-three years ago a doctor in Bethel told me that I had arthritis on one of my spinal discs back of my neck. I called is a stroke of Bad Luck. I […]
Letters to the Editor
Everyone welcome to help with planning the next Cama-i Festival
Camai Dance Festival planning meeting: Thursday, December 12 at 7 PM. Location: UAF Kuskokwim Campus Room 118. Cama-i is a community organized event. All are welcome to the planning meetings. Nicholai Joekay, Bethel, AK What […]
Speak Your Mind
Increased support needed for VPSO Programs for our tribal communities
by Alaska Tribal Unity The Alaska Tribal Unity Gathering will be taking place Monday, December 2nd, 2019 in Anchorage. This is the fourth year that they will be meeting. Proposed Resolution No. 2019-06 for Increased […]
Village Telegraph
Attla: Filmmaker documents life of famed dog musher
by K.J. Lincoln George Attla of Huslia was a world champion sprint sled dog racer in the 1950s to the 1980s. Throughout his iconic career, he won ten Fur Rendezvous championships, eight North American World […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel PD calls for service for October 2019
Stolen vehicles are on the rise, says the October 2019 report from the Bethel Police Department. “This month (October) we’ve seen an increase of stolen vehicles. We would like to remind the community of Bethel […]
Inside Bethel News
City of Bethel Notice of Local Option Adoption
Bethel voters, during the last regular election, voted to adopt local option to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages except through a restaurant or eating place license. On Monday, January 6, 2020, the community of […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel VFW Post 10041 makes donation for BSAR airboat
by Delta Discovery Staff The Bethel VFW Post 10041 members made a generous monetary donation to the Bethel Search and Rescue (BSAR) group during their annual Thanksgiving fundraiser this past Saturday. The donation is $80,000 […]
From The Editor
Thanksgiving is a time for family
by Greg Lincoln This Thanksgiving we were blessed to spend it with my dad, who has been lately battling health issues. It is hard to see your beloved parents get old, since we are so […]
Sports photos
Village Telegraph
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 16 – 22
Quyana Cab Company Selling Alcohol Without a License $25,000 Wilson White, 29 4th Degree Assault 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Neal Gutleben, 44 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Joseph A. Brown, 33 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 14
• 11-9-19 at 2:06 P.M., medics responded to Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway for the report of an intoxicated person. The patient was assessed and transported to the hospital. • 11-9-19 at 3:57 P.M., medics responded […]
Crime
Man arrested for post office burglary
Bethel AST received a report from the Kipnuk Tribal Police Officer (TPO) that they arrested Byron Dock 19, of Kipnuk after he was found inside the Kipnuk Post Office on 11-18-19 at approximately 0230 hours. […]
Sports
3-Peat: Akiuk Grizzlies win Mixed 6 championship
by Delta Discovery Staff The Akiuk Grizzlies are this year’s Alaska Coastal Conference Mixed 6 Champions, making this their third year of winning this tournament. Coming in as runner up are the Atmautluak Falcons. For […]
Sports
Lieb signs Letter of Intent to wrestle collegiately with Wyoming
by Tommy Wells Hayden Lieb of Bethel is a five-time All-American wrestler, he has won more than 80 career matches over the last three seasons and, if all goes as planned, he will have an […]
Sports
Warriors wrestle their way to 2nd at Invitational home meet
by Tommy Wells Landon Smith, Jarvis Evans, Fiona Phelan and Rebecca Samuelson all wrestled their way to top honors in their weight classifications this past weekend and helped power the Bethel Regional High School wrestlers […]
Obituaries
Evan Ward Qirnaq Charlie
Evan Ward Qirnaq Charlie, son of Michael and Ida, was born on November 16, 1999 in Bethel, Alaska. Throughout his life he lived in Bethel, Anchorage, and Kongiganak. Evan graduated from high school in May […]
Contributors
Thanksgiving
by Tad Lindley We tend to think of Thanksgiving as a modern American holiday. It’s not. If you attended public schools, you may have been taught that the first Thanksgiving involved the English speaking Pilgrims […]
Village Telegraph
Winter set net
Andrew Boots “Andy” of Marshall, Alaska sets out his net under the ice every winter, writes Alexandrea Michelle. He walks down to the beach to check his net and he catches whitefish, sheefish, pike, lush, […]
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
Thanksgiving Blueberry Crumble Pie
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I was reading an article containing several berry recipes and noted that the author stated many other berries not usually found in your run-of-the-mill grocery stores can be used in most […]