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Month: April 2019
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Sports photos
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 20
• On 4-12-2019 at 6:00 p.m. firefighters responded to the Old Senior Center for the report of a fire. On arrival, the fire was extinguished and firefighters cleared the scene. • On 4-12-2019 at 9:00 […]
Sports
Chefornak wins Junior High NYO title
by Tommy Wells The Chefornak Shamans junior high NYO team took top honors at the Lower Kuskokwim School District Native Youth Olympics meet this past weekend. Coming in second were the Kipnuk Falcons. All Stars […]
Classifieds
Sports
Kwig Eagles claim District NYO title
by Tommy Wells The Kwigillingok Eagles collected 40 points from Merlin White and 30 more from Chantal Snyder this past weekend and raced to the top spot in the District NYO meet in Tuntutuliak. The […]
From The Editor
The art of enduring
by Greg Lincoln Stressful situations surround us every day. I guess you could say it is a part of life and we have to find ways to work through those, to endure them, and then […]
Village Telegraph
Harmonica Man Mike Stevens on Tour in AK April 28 – May 10
Harmonica Virtuoso Mike Stevens, recent recipient of Canada’s Medal of Honor for his healing work in Canadian villages (20 years), will share healing music and dance events in Alaska’s western, interior and North Slope communities […]
Village Telegraph
Fighter in Velvet Gloves
by K.J. Lincoln Fighter in Velvet Gloves is a book written about the life of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, who is known for her role in helping to fight for civil rights for all Alaskan natives […]
Inside Bethel News
Dunleavy Administration declines Kuskokwim Tribes government-to-government Donlin Gold Project Consultation
by ONC Staff Bethel, Alaska – On January 30, 2019, Orutsararmiut Native Corporation sent a letter to the Dunleavy administration requesting government-to-government consultation regarding the Donlin Gold Project (Project). On March 27 and April 5, […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 13 – 19
Judgments Theodore Pete, 44 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Leonard Patton IV, 30 4th Degree Assault, Violate 95 Days, Condition of Release, Driving Under the Influence 2 Yrs. Prob. $3000, 20 Days […]
Contributors
Why is Easter Always on a Different Date?
by Tad Lindley Did you ever notice that Easter never falls on the same day? For instance, Independence Day always falls on July fourth. In fact, many people have quit calling it “Independence Day”, instead […]
In our Native Land
Governor Dunleavy refuses to work with Alaska Tribes
by Native People’s Action, Inc. Dunleavy administration declining multiple requests for consultation and establishment of government-to-government relations. During Governor Dunleavy’s few months in office, he and his administration have already set an alarming precedent by […]
Delta Lifestyles
CVRF kicks off $1.5 million People Propel® Program
by CVRF Staff Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) kicked off the tenth round of its popular People Propel® program this past month following the Board of Directors’ approval of the $1.5 million budget for this […]
Contributors
Fried Buttermilk Scones
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I’m always on the lookout for good fry bread. So many of you folks out there make wonderful varieties. Meanwhile here is a recipe for fried scones which are mighty tasty […]
Contributors
Easter Memories
by Peter Twitchell While I was growing up in Bethel in the 1950s, money was scarce this time of year. The money dad made the summer before at Bristol Bay was spent, and there was […]
Inside Bethel News
We need a health aide in our village
I’m a citizen and a council member of my village, Kalskag for many years. I’ve never seen any bad situations that really affects our town till I heard this couple times we asked… Our health […]
Inside Bethel News
KuC Students of the Year
by Cynthia Andrecheck University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus is pleased to announce its Student of the Year Awards. Full-time Student of the Year Award was presented to Ethan Tutmalria Andrew from Tuntutuliak, AK. Ethan […]
In our Native Land
Southeast pink salmon forecast cause for concern, cause for conservation
by Jenny Weis As the days grow longer and summer plans start to materialize, ‘18 million’ is a number on the mind of many across Southeast Alaska, especially those in the numerous industries that rely […]
Contributors
Multiple Personality Disorder or Bipolar Disorder
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Is Multiple Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder the same? Answer: No. They are two separate diagnoses. However Multiple Personality Disorder, which is now called Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), is often […]
Inside Bethel News
Happy Easter Egg Hunting
Children of Bethel get ready to pick eggs at the Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at the Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat playground. Plastic eggs were filled with slips for prizes including 4 bicycles, gift […]
Speak Your Mind
Amendments and Clarification to Temporary Special Action Request FSA 19-02
by the Akiak Native Community The following is a letter to Federal Subsistence Board Chairman Anthony Christianson from the Akiak Native Community, dated April 16th, 2019. We are writing to amend and clarify Temporary Special […]
Delta Lifestyles
Sports
Bethel grapplers shine at Arctic Warriors meet
by Tommy Wells Hannah Howell, Briana Henry, Isabel Lieb, Maya Iverson, Ethan Wheeler, Hayden Lieb, and Hans Holkesvik all wrestled their way to first-place finishes this past weekend and helped spur the Bethel Wrestling Club […]
Contributors
Manipulation
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: My husband tells me that I use manipulation to get my way. I just don’t see it, and am wondering if you would be able to write an article about […]
Inside Bethel News
City of Bethel Proclamation March 13th established as Pete Kaiser Day
The Bethel City Council voted to establish March 13th as Pete Kaiser Day. A proclamation was issued during their April 9th, 2019 regular council meeting. The Kaiser family were present at the meeting at council […]
Village Telegraph
Suicide prevention advocates make an impact in Juneau
by James Biela Suicide Prevention Advocates with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)- Alaska Chapter traveled to Juneau to meet the legislators and discuss keeping mental health and suicide prevention as a priority for […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Russian Mission pike
Logan Larson, age 8, caught this nice Northern Pike across from his village of Russian Mission on April 13, 19. Logan and his proud parents Basil Larson and Lianna Peterson went for an evening manaq. […]
Village Telegraph
Goodnews Bay Trout Harvest
Daniel and Renae Smith of Goodnews Bay cut these Dolly Varden trout that are drying on their fish rack. Renae checked on her fish April 5th when this photo was taken.
Crime
Driver arrested
An Alaska State Trooper conducted a traffic stop of a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander for erratic driving on Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy in Bethel on 4/13/2019 at approximately 1050 hours. The vehicle was swerving onto the […]
In our Native Land
Doyon 2019 Board Election Results
At the 2019 Doyon, Limited annual meeting of shareholders held on March 15, 2019 in Fairbanks, four shareholders were elected to the board of directors. Incumbents Jerry Isaac, Sonta Hamilton-Roach and Miranda Wright were joined […]
From The Editor
Waves of grief
by Greg Lincoln At some point in time in the future we have been told to anticipate a kind of change in our behavior and thinking towards grief. How do we know and what do […]
Village Telegraph
Nunapitchuk Algebra I Students are Teacher For A Day
Nunapitchuk, AK – Students in the Algebra 1 classes at Anna Tobeluk Memorial School recently participated in an extension activity that saw them breaking into small groups and teaching a math lesson to students in […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Passengers uninjured in plane crash
Alaska State Troopers were notified of an aircraft crash approximately 30 miles Northeast of Bethel on 4/11/2019 at about 1700 hours. The aircraft a Yute Air PA-32, was being operated commercially on a charter flight […]
In our Native Land
Crow, Stuart leads Bethel to Nunapitchuk NYO title
by Tommy Wells Jamin Crow and JoBeth Stuart did exactly what they needed to do this past week in order to help the Bethel Regional High School Warriors claim the top spot at the Nunapitchuk […]
Inside Bethel News
Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame selects a new class Bethel’s Hoffman and Pete to be inducted
The Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame has selected 10 women to be honored at the 2019 induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 including Beverly Hoffman and Mary Pete (posthumously) of Bethel. Women from across […]
Inside Bethel News
Remains found
Alaska State Troopers responded to a remote area of Big Lake after receiving a report that human remains had been located on 4/3/19, at approximately 2000 hours. Due to exposure to the elements, positive identification […]
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for your support
Regarding, Charlie Don Spud Sr.: Mr. Spud’s three children, eight grandchildren and three great-grand children would like to thank, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Seebold, Barbara Amos & Children, Mr. & Mrs. James Whitman, Adam Whitman […]
In our Native Land
Eskimo Ninja visits Bethel
GCI hosted a pool party featuring Nick Hanson, the American Eskimo Ninja Warrior as a way to say “thank you” to its Bethel customers on Thursday afternoon, April 11. The pool party was held at […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 4 – 11
Judgments Garrett E. Urovak, 36 2nd Degree Harassment $50 Aaron Jason Wise, 37 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Days Tanya D. Kasayulie, 26 Violate Conditions of Release, 4th Degree Assault 5 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob., […]
Contributors
Spinach Potato Salad
by Millie Bentley G reetings. Here’s a tasty recipe to go along with your barbecue if you are planning on grilling. It is a little bit different, but very good. Spinach Potato Salad 4 pounds […]
Speak Your Mind
Iditarod: one of the last Gold Rush towns
by Ned Rozell The mushers were gone, and so were the 640 dogs that pulled them out of town. A few days earlier, the volunteers who gave life to Iditarod had climbed into their single-engine […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 11
• On 4-5-19 at 9:11 p.m. firefighters responded to the Joe Lomack beach at the request of BPD Officers. Firefighters socked a pile of wood to prevent burning cleared scene and returned to quarters. • […]
Contributors
It’s never easy to lose a friend
by Peter Twitchell I have a friend who is terminally ill. It’s never easy to lose a friend. To tell you the truth, I was overcome with anger when I found out. Due in large […]
Contributors
God’s Love is Unconditional, But His Salvation Isn’t
by Tad Lindley As our creator, God loves all people. Even those who do not recognize him. Whether we are an atheist worshipping the intellect of man, or idolator bowing down and kissing statues, or […]
Village Telegraph
Search ongoing for missing Chevak woman
The community of Chevak is looking for one of their residents, 35 year old Sara Nicholas. Sara was last seen on March 18, 2019 at an appointment at the Chevak Clinic. Her whereabouts and what […]
Village Telegraph
Bills moved in Senate Finance Committee
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Hello – Day 81…and this week, the Senate Finance Committee moved a couple of bills. SB 16: Alcohol License Fairs, Theatres, Concerts, Bonds; SB 61: Commercial Fishermen’s Fund/Vessel Owner and SB […]
Speak Your Mind
The Warrior Weekly
The Warrior Weekly is the reliable news source for Bethel Regional High School, and it provides the weekly reports to the students, staff, and parents. The Warrior Weekly staff goes through a lengthy process in […]
Inside Bethel News
BRHS Students win awards at the Alaska State Science & Engineering Fair
Bethel Regional High School students Nicholai Chase and Calvin Samson went to the Alaska State Science and Engineering Fair and they brought home the team trophy for the high school division. The 64th Alaska Science […]
Speak Your Mind
Investment in public preschool reaps high returns for our children and our economy
by Dr. Lisa Skiles Parady, Norm Wooten, and Sarah Sledge During a time of fiscal uncertainty, our organizations would like to highlight an investment Alaska can make that has a projected 7-10% per year return […]
From The Editor
Grief does not fade
by Greg Lincoln Defense mechanisms are things that you do when you are faced with anxiety and pain, and are known to be done unconsciously. We talked a little about this a couple of issues […]
Village Telegraph
Hunters asked to avoid taking collared moose along the Yukon River in Unit 18
by ADF&G Staff Bethel -The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to capture and collar moose April 11 through April 20 along the Yukon River in Game Management Unit 18. Because sedatives routinely used […]
Contributors
Early Entry into Kindergarten
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury It’s the time of the year when parents of children who miss the entry date into Kindergarten by a few days, weeks, or even months consider whether they should have their […]
In our Native Land
#FridaysOnTheFarm: Keeping it Fresh in the Last Frontier
by Dana Rogge, USDA Each Friday, meet farmers, producers, and landowners through our #FridaysOnTheFarm stories. Visit local farms, ranches, forests, and resource areas where USDA customers and partners do right and feed everyone. This week, […]
Inside Bethel News
Wilderness Retreats for Vets 2018 Annual Report
by Dolly Faulkner Wilderness Retreats for Vets (WRFV) is an Alaska non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation. Our goal is to help enhance the lives of veterans in our region. In 2018 we provided transportation for 12 veterans […]
Contributors
The Soporific Properties of Walrus
by Tad Lindley I’m hearing rumors of lots of walrus on the coast, even seeing pictures on Facebook, but I’m not going to believe them until I taste the walrus between my teeth! Shouts out […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending April 5
• On 3-29-19 at 5:17 p.m. medics responded to the area of Alex Hately for the report of a water truck that hit a parked snow machine. Patient was assessed and refused transport to the […]
Inside Bethel News
Our Leaders, past and present
by Peter Twitchell Today, I want to focus on a couple of our Native Leaders past and present. First from the homeland – Bethel and Yup’ik Country. Nora Guinn was a great leader and District […]
Inside Bethel News
Scholarship opportunities from Bethel Community Services Foundation
by BCSF Staff Bethel Community Services Foundation (BCSF) is pleased to announce the open application period for two new scholarship opportunities available to current and incoming college students. The deadline for both scholarships is June […]
Village Telegraph
Kiakutaq Trophy Pike
Sheila Oscar of Marshall caught this very big Northern Pike while fishing at Kiakutaq on March 27th, 2019.photo by Jay Fitka
Delta Lifestyles
State, Partners request Ringed Seal delisting
The State of Alaska, along with the North Slope Borough, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope submitted a petition today to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requesting delisting of […]
Delta Lifestyles
Qangqaginaq River Ice Fisher
2 year old Elizabeth Imgalrea of Chevak went ice fishing at the mouth of Qangqaginaq River on March 31, 2019 where she caught her first dozen fish!
Delta Lifestyles
ArtsCan Circle Fund, a new addition to BCSF
by BCSF Staff Bethel Community Services Foundation is excited to announce the addition of the ArtsCan Circle Fund to our growing community foundation. The ArtsCan Circle Fund supports the outreach work of the Canadian nonprofit […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel April 1 – 5
Judgments Vasily Olick, 20 4th Degree Assault 12 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Ignatius J. Murphy, 28 4th Degree Misconduct Involving $100, Weapons, 2nd Degree Assault 3 Yrs. Prob. James Hale, 53 4th Degree Misconduct Involving […]
Contributors
Blueberries Breakfast Bread
by Millie Bentley Greetings. I hope you will like this recipe that calls for those blueberries still in freezer, if you have any. Amanda Galliher who used to work at the Bethel Police Department as […]
Delta Lifestyles
Alaska Delegation moves to protect Native craftsmen
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Congressman Don Young (R-AK) this week (March 15th, 2019) introduced the Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act, in the House and […]
Classifieds
In our Native Land
Local star honored
Every year the Alaska Hotel and Lodging Association recognizes the best and brightest associates in their field in the hotel and lodging industry throughout Alaska. On Saturday, March 30, 2019, the industry recognized Christina Hill […]
Inside Bethel News
You Snooze—We Lose– Residents Must Rally Again!
by Vicki Turner Malone If YK residents nod off during the Alaska Senate budget hearings, the YK Delta funding may suffer a crushing blow. The Alaska Senate will be taking up the budget within the […]
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Swan Lake Native Corporation
Swan Lake Native Corporation: Has begun Its reconveyance program under Section 14 (c) of the Alaska NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT. The reconveyance will be for land around Nunam Iqua: which was occupied by individuals, or organizations on […]
In our Native Land
BRHS to host AASG Spring Conference
The AASG (Alaska Association of Student Governments) 2019 Spring Conference will be held April 11-13, 2019 at Bethel Regional High School. The theme of our upcoming Spring conference is “Forefront of the Last Frontier.” According […]
Village Telegraph
“May in March” BSAR River Report:*
by Bethel Search & Rescue 3.29.19 Summary: After the warmest February in 95 years for our region, March is working towards setting a new record as well. With weeks of above normal temperatures, rain, and […]
Village Telegraph
New Miss Cama-i crowned
by K.J. Lincoln Lorraine Tom of Chefornak is the newly crowned 2019 Miss Cama-i. Tom, who is 22 years old, was one of two contestants in the Miss Cama-i Cultural Pageant this past weekend. Runner […]
Letters to the Editor
Praise for the Cama-i Dance Festival
This afternoon, on the eve of Cama-i’s opening festival, reaching out from Berkeley, CA, I renew my sincere enthusiasm for Alaska—especially for the Cama-i Dance Festival. Gazing on line at the listing by the Bethel […]
Contributors
Role of a Psychologist
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: As a psychologist, what is it like being able to psych people out all the time? This is a common misperception of psychology and psychologists. I suppose every psychologist has […]
Speak Your Mind
Akiak Native Community submits request to Federal Subsistence Board regarding Chinook Salmon
by Akiak Native Community The Akiak Native Community sent the following letter to the Federal Subsistence Board and Chairman, dated March 1st, 2019. Akiak Native Community herein submits a Temporary Special Action Request (SAR) requesting […]
Sports
Bethel wrestlers compete at National tournament
by Darren Lieb Hayden Lieb, Joseph Smith and Landon Smith competed in the 2019 National High School Coaches Association National Wrestling tournament held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA this past […]
Contributors
Good thoughts, good words, good deeds
by Peter Twitchell Queen the rock band from the 1970s recorded “Bohemian Rhapsody”. I wasn’t aware of the values “good thoughts, good words, good deeds” as being joined to each other. We were taught these […]
Contributors
Who Would You Die For?
by Tad Lindley In Helmand Province, Afghanistan on February 9, 2008. Matthew Croucher and three other British Marines were on a reconnaissance mission. While going through a building, they triggered a trip wire grenade. In […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel March 23 – 29
Judgments Douglas Chase, 33 2nd Degree Harassment 1 Yr. Prob. Dallas Sergie, 27 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Richard Kinegak, 27 Violate Conditions of Release 5 Days Amy Alstrom, 19 […]
Village Telegraph
Missing man found
Volunteer searchers from Quinhagak recovered the body of Timothy Beebe from the Kanektok River in shallow water after the tide had gone out on 3/28/2019 at approximately 1105. On 3/27/2019 searchers dragging a net by […]
In our Native Land
AFN responds to Supreme Court’s decision on Sturgeon Case
by AFN Staff The U.S. Supreme Court today (March 26, 2019) issued its decision in Sturgeon v. Frost, ruling navigable waters within the National Park System are exempt from the National Park Service’s normal regulatory […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending March 29
• On 3-22-19 at 6:11 p.m. Firefighters responded to Noel Polty for the report of a fire outside. Fire fighters were cancelled in route and returned to quarters. • On 3-23-19 at 12:14 a.m. medics […]
Contributors
Salmon Casserole
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Do you have any frozen salmon still in your freezer? Or what about that can sitting on the shelf? Until we can get that first fish from the river this summer, […]
Classifieds
Inside Bethel News
Kuskokwim Tribes object to Kuskokwim Area Plan Changes
by ONC Staff This morning (March 29th, 2019) Orutsararmiut Native Council, in coordination with other Yukon Kuskokwim tribal organizations, submitted another set of letters to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for continuing to […]
Inside Bethel News
Day 74 of 90 Day Session
by Senator Lyman Hoffman Good morning, Day 74 of the 90-day session…47 days left to the constitutional 121 days of session. This week, the Senate Finance Committee heard overviews from Alaska’s WWAMI program. WWAMI is […]
From The Editor
The gift of memories
by Greg Lincoln The Cama-i Festival is always a great time to meet up with friends and to see and hear the latest songs our local dance groups have come up with. Some of the […]
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