Contributors
Facebook File # 47: Unfriended
by Tad Lindley Only on account of writing about Facebook did I look up how many friends I have (1,811), because I don’t monitor the whole thing too hard. My wife manages my Facebook account […]
Month: November 2020
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 12 – 20
Judgments Walter P. Ayojiak, 40 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Corbin C. Lepore, 26 Driving Under the Influence, Violate Conditions of Release, 4th Degree Assault, Reckless Driving, 4th Degree Criminal Mischief, $3000, […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 20
• On 11-13-20 at 5:43 P.M., Medics responded to the report of a baby not breathing. Patient assessed and found to be breathing and Mother signed a refusal. • On 11-14-20 at 2:07 A.M., Medics […]
Classifieds
Contributors
Why Good Women Seek Bad Men
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: Why do good women seek out relationships with men who treat them badly? I am one of them. I am a woman who has turned down opportunities to marry good […]
Letters to the Editor
We are all Americans who enjoy the right to vote
Dear Editor and Fellow Americans. So now what folks? Respected national election officials keep telling everyone that it was an honest/free election with few examples of fraud. Definitely not enough fake votes to reverse the […]
Speak Your Mind
We need decisive action to protect our public health and our economy
by Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky While news of effective COVID-19 vaccines give us hope and comfort at the prospect of post-pandemic life, travel, and quality time with those we love, the on-going surge in cases makes […]
Village Telegraph
Sullivan briefs Alaskans on Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Development
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) on November 19th, 2020 issued the following message to Alaskans after receiving an extensive briefing on Operation Warp Speed, the public-private partnership to develop and distribute a vaccine for COVID-19. […]
Contributors
Holiday Cranberry Salad
by Millie Bentley Greetings and Happy Thanksgiving to all you wonderful folks. Here is a recipe that was submitted by Diana Gamez. Her mother Lynn (Lupson) Green lived in Bethel from about 1990 through 1994. […]
Contributors
Let’s be a blessing to others
by Peter Twitchell After ten months hunkered down because of the coronavirus, I see the world through a different lens. Life is precious. I thank Creator God each morning that I am awake, what a […]
Inside Bethel News
Somewhere In Between
by Bethel Search and Rescue November 18, 20: Summary Although we had another late freeze up, the recent cold weather has brought River conditions closer to what they used to be in “normal” years … […]
Inside Bethel News
LKSD reaches settlement for 2015 Kilbuck School Fire
by LKSD Staff The Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) today, November 18, 2020 – announced that it has reached a settlement with its insurer, Alaska Public Entity Insurance (APEI), following the devastating fire that destroyed […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Winter House to receive grant for renovations
The Bethel Winter House Homeless Shelter has been selected to receive a grant from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority for renovations and remodeling. The shelter is located at the old Senior Center building. During […]
In our Native Land
Tlingit artist chosen to create stamp for U.S. Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service has tapped a Tlingit artist based in Juneau to create a Northwest Coast art stamp for distribution in 2021. The design of the stamp, titled “Raven Story” by Rico Lanáat’ Worl, […]
Delta Lifestyles
Gram’s Sourdough Bread
by K.J. Lincoln Hello everyone, here’s a recipe for Gram’s Sourdough Bread, which we call kelipacuggluk in Yugtun. This bread is made with sourdough and a couple other ingredients. It is easy to make and […]
From The Editor
Your voting results
by Greg Lincoln Alaskans voted and here are the results as of Nov. 18th. The Alaska Division of Elections posted their newly updated counts last Wednesday. The final regional count of absentee and questioned ballots […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 8 – 13
Judgments Nancy Andrew, 27 Disorderly Conduct $150 Wilson Walters, 31 Driving Under the Influence $3000, 20 Days, 2 Yrs. Prob. Wassilie J. Ekamrak, 33 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Tyrone Peter, 30 4th Degree […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 12
• On 11-7-20 at 8:06 A.M., Firefighters responded to the report a CO alarm going off. The home was checked, gas turned off and residents informed to get their new stove and dryer checked and […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Connections and resources for Alaska women veterans
by the Rasmuson Foundation Women veterans in Alaska now have a new tool to learn about services, improve their visibility and connect to the state’s growing women veterans’ community. Operation Mary Louise is a statewide […]
Crime
Man arrested for kidnapping
Troopers received a report of a juvenile possibly being kidnapped and released by Stanley Vaska, age 59 of Russian Mission on 10/24/2020 at 2142 hours. Troopers were unable to respond to Russian Mission by aircraft […]
In our Native Land
Legislation introduced to include Haines, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, and Tenakee under ANCSA
Delegation’s Landless Legislation Rectifies 50-Year Injustice. Bill Would Provide Lands and Rights Under ANCSA to Five Southeast Native Communities. U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today (Nov. 10th, 2020) […]
Delta Lifestyles
Gram’s Homemade Sourdough
by K.J. Lincoln Hello everyone. Did you ever wonder how to make your own sourdough starter? Here is a recipe for starter and pancakes just like my Gram makes that you can also learn how […]
Contributors
What are Nonepileptic Seizures?
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: What are pseudoseizures? The preferred term is “nonepileptic seizures”, or “psychogenic nonepileptic seizures” (PNES), rather than pseudoseizures, though that term is still used in some professional literature. PNES are episodes […]
Obituaries
Goodbye to a raffish glacier scientist
by Ned Rozell Will Harrison, who knew the world’s bumpy plains of ice as well as his old neighborhood in Saint John, New Brunswick, has died. He was 84. From his arrival at the Geophysical […]
Obituaries
Reverend Irvin Baxter Jr.
Reverend Irvin Baxter, Jr. died Tuesday after complications from Covid-19. He was 75. Rev. Baxter was a United Pentecostal Church minister, radio and television host, evangelist, author, and biblical scholar who hosted the internationally syndicated […]
Obituaries
Marie Riley
Marie Riley was the Eldest daughter of Paul and Sophie Guy. She was born on July 25, 1960 and passed away on October 31, 2020. Marie was blessed to live 60 years. Marie had a […]
Contributors
When God Takes Off His Mask
by Tad Lindley I was deep undercover, 30 year old hoodie, sunglasses, and COVID mask. Nobody could recognize me. That’s how I wanted it. I had tested negative, but I was still on contact trace […]
In our Native Land
ANHC builds traditional Dena’ina Athabascan fish drying racks
(Anchorage, AK) The Alaska Native Heritage Center is pleased to announce the completion of two traditional Dena’ina Athabascan style fish drying racks located on the ANHC campus. With project funding in part by The CIRI […]
Contributors
Cinnamon Overnight French Toast
by Millie Bentley Greetings. There’s a wee bit of chill in the air – brrr. Here’s my baked French toast, a dish I prepare the night before so that all I have to do is […]
Contributors
Grandparents burden
by Peter Twitchell Baby Boomers, of which I am one, born in 1950, were expected to go to school. It was what was expected of us. We finished our school K-through-12, so we went to […]
Letters to the Editor
How can the Donlin Mine even be safe?
“Is Calista partnering to create a subsistence committee made up of residents from the YK Region to provide feedback and comments to Donlin and Calista? Yes. Does Calista prioritize using the best-available environmental protections and […]
Speak Your Mind
United We Are Strong
by Willie Kasayulie Through our ancestors, we still live in our own homelands today. Most of us are related, especially in our villages. If you really think about it, we are related throughout the YK […]
In our Native Land
Public Safety Academy graduates 39 new Law Enforcement Officers
ALET Session #20-02 is one of the academy’s largest graduating classes and includes fourteen Alaska State Troopers, eight Wildlife Troopers, as well as recruits from several city, state, and borough police agencies In a graduation […]
Village Telegraph
2020 Commercial Salmon Harvest Summary
by AK Fish & Game The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has published preliminary harvest and value figures for the 2020 Alaska Commercial Salmon Fishery. The 2020 commercial salmon fishery all species harvest […]
Village Telegraph
YK tribes 2.5 Ghz Band Spectrum License applications accepted for filing
The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau today (November 10, 2020) announced that a second group of 2.5 GHz band spectrum license applications received as part of the Rural Tribal Priority Window have passed initial review and […]
Village Telegraph
Evidence of COVID-19 Community Spread in Kwethluk, Scammon Bay, Akiak
YKHC has evidence that widespread community-based transmission of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Kwethluk. This joint advisory is issued by YKHC, the Organized Village of Kwethluk, and the City […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel PD calls for service for October 2020
The Bethel Police Department fielded 1,121 calls for the month of October 2020, which is up by about 30 calls from September. The same month last year (Oct 19) the PD had 1,560 calls. 158 […]
Inside Bethel News
McCormick chosen to fill vacant City Council seat
Conrad McCormick has been selected to serve on the Bethel City Council, filling the vacancy left by former council member Cece Franko. McCormick, who was born and raised in Bethel, submitted his letter of intent […]
From The Editor
Village Telegraph
Community spread of COVID-19 in Akiak
YKHC has evidence that widespread community-based transmission of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Akiak. This joint advisory is issued by YKHC and Akiak Native Community out of an abundance […]
Village Telegraph
Evidence of COVID-19 Community Spread in Kwethluk
YKHC has evidence that widespread community-based transmission of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Kwethluk. This joint advisory is issued by YKHC, the Organized Village of Kwethluk, and the City […]
Village Telegraph
Evidence of COVID-19 Community Spread in Scammon Bay
YKHC has evidence that widespread community-based transmission of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Scammon Bay. This joint advisory is issued by YKHC, the Native Village of Scammon Bay, and […]
Contributors
A Soft Startup
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: My wife and I seem to have a very difficult time communicating. I love her dearly, but I wish we could discuss some of the problems that arise in our […]
Obituaries
David Michael Verlinich, D.D.S., M.S.
David Michael Verlinich, 67, died on September 27, 2020 in Clinton Township, Michigan. A gathering to share stories and memories will be held in Alaska next summer. Dave is survived by his daughters, Emily Jan […]
Classifieds
Chasing the Ambulance
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 2 – 8
Judgments Trish L. Anvil, 29 2nd Degree Harassment 25 Hrs. CWS, 1 Yr. Prob. Adam Snyder, 24 Driving Under the Influence $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Charles Harry III, 40 4th Degree Assault 30 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 6
• On 10/30/20 at 10:00 AM firefighters responded to the report of a carbon monoxide alarm. The house was cleared and the resident was informed to buy a new alarm. • On 10/30/20 at 3:46 […]
Contributors
Would I Lie to You? How to Keep the Preacher Honest
by Tad Lindley They had gotten tired of life. One night they found themselves in a revival service. The Lord moved upon their hearts, and they found themselves repenting on their knees. Soon they were […]
Letters to the Editor
Galvin campaign encouraged by high turnout as remaining ballots are counted
As of 10:30pm on Election Day, over 110,000 votes have been counted in the race for Alaska’s At-Large Congressional District, with many more to go. Since at least 87,000 mail-in ballots will not be counted […]
Speak Your Mind
Mortality and the Afterlife
by Cynthia Ivan Life and death, and the metaphysical theology disseminated, propelling the human consciousness. Is there life after death? When we die, is there another life beyond the world we know, is there life […]
Village Telegraph
Akiak Native Community submits subsistence disaster declaration to AFN
The Akiak Native Community passed a resolution which was submitted to the Alaska Federation of Natives 2020 annual convention for support of a subsistence and commercial fishery disaster declaration. The resolution was passed and approved […]
Contributors
Parmesan Chicken Linguini
by Millie Bentley Greetings. Here’s a recipe that I obtained from Barb Long, a nurse at Providence Hospital back in 2001. It will hit the spot. Barb Long’s Chicken Linguini 1 tablespoon butter or olive […]
Contributors
Home is where your people are
by Peter Twitchell I returned home to Bethel for a day, 11/4/20, and I was happy to see my birthplace for a day and half the next day. Bethel hasn’t changed one iota from what […]
Inside Bethel News
AVEC is accepting nominations for three board seats
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is accepting nominations for three seats that will become open on its board of directors. Board members serve three-year terms and must meet eligibility requirements. The election will be held prior […]
Inside Bethel News
Veteran’s Day November 11, 2020
by the Bethel VFW Post and Post Auxiliary VFW Post 10041 would like to say – “Happy Veteran’s Day” to all Yukon-Kuskokwim Area veterans who wore our nation’s military uniform, past and present. Veteran’s Day […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Business Recovery Grant Program offers second round of financial assistance
by Bethel Community Services Foundation Staff November 6, 2020: The City of Bethel has opened a second round of the Bethel Business Recovery Grant program for Bethel-based businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis. […]
From The Editor
Something else
by Greg Lincoln I thought it was very rude of CNN to describe the voters who are not white, black, Latino, or Asian as “something else” during their election coverage on Tuesday, November 3rd. That […]
Village Telegraph
Traditional seal stretching in Emmonak
Monalisa Harpak Andrews has been busy this fall working on their family’s subsistence harvest of seals. Her husband Jordan Andrews and his brothers caught the seals from the ocean, west of Emmonak. Monalisa, her mom […]
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Village Telegraph
All LKSD Schools move to remote learning
by LKSD Staff October 27th, 2020: Following a significant increase in the region’s COVID-19 cases, and at the request of our regional healthcare provider, YKHC, the Lower Kuskokwim School District is transitioning all district schools […]
Classifieds
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel September 27 – October 30
Judgments Jonathan D. Liberty, 29 4th Degree Assault 1 Yr. Prob. Phillip C. Lupie, 29 Send/Bring Alcohol to Dry $1500, 3 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Ray D. Steeves, 37 4th Degree Assault, 3rd Degree Assault […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending October 30
• On 10-24-20 at 1:06 A.M., Medics responded to a welfare check and found patient to be dead on arrival. Death investigation completed by BPD and body was transported to the morgue. • On 10-24-20 […]
Crime
Eight arrested in Nome drug bust
In January through October 2020, the Nome Office of the Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit’s (SDEU) Western Alaska Alcohol and Narcotics Team (WAANT) lead a large-scale investigation into the sale and distribution of heroin and methamphetamine […]
Contributors
Jesus the Storm Chaser
by Tad Lindley It was evening, and Jesus told his disciples to get in the boat and head across the Sea of Galilee. Jesus went to sleep, and the disciples did the sailing. Mark includes […]
In our Native Land
Ravn Air Group completes final going concern sale
Ravn Air Group today (October 26th, 2020) announced that it has completed its final going concern sale to Monocoque Diversified Investments which, like Float Shuttle, intends to restart two of Ravn’s four subsidiary air carrier […]
Obituaries
Priscilla Rachael Chris
Thank you all for your kindness and for comforting us during the loss of our beloved Priscilla Rachael Chris. She was our daughter, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. We, the family of Priscilla would […]
Contributors
Negotiation in Marriage
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I am a professional woman who works hard and likes to win. When given a task, I stay with it until finished. When given a challenge, I take it. When […]
Delta Lifestyles
Catching the Iliamna Lake Monster
by Bjorn Dihle On a calm September day, a group of moose hunters sat in their skiff on Iliamna Lake on the Alaska Peninsula. The men noticed what looked like two big sunken logs beneath […]
In our Native Land
Response to Rep. Zulkosky’s opposition to the Donlin Gold Mine
by Dave Cannon This letter to the editor is in regards to Representative Zulkosky’s recent announcement that she opposes the Donlin Gold project. In her statement, she states, “Projects like this must be done with […]
Contributors
Millie’s Kitchen Korner
by Millie Bentley Greetings. This week’s recipe comes to us courtesy of Christine Hippler. This is a delicious pie recipe. It’s easy to make and so good to eat; also unusual in that it isn’t […]
Contributors
If you see something, say something
by Peter Twitchell Very disheartening to get a call first thing in the morning, “Peter, someone broke into your house and looks like destroyed everything.” What is the world coming to when grandparents know their […]
Letters to the Editor
Ballot Measure 2 will disproportionally harm Alaska Natives.
This 25-page initiative would replace our simple method of voting with a complicated scheme financed by Lower-48 billionaires, without Alaska’s unique diversity in mind. One year after all Alaska Natives were granted US citizenship, the […]
Speak Your Mind
I just love dry fish…
by Elena Aluskak The dry fish that were first introduced to my taste buds were of course my mother’s. And as a young child, I did not have any other thoughts as I savored them. […]
Village Telegraph
My Very First Tom Cod
5 year old Lewis Mann of Kwigillingok went iqsak fishing at the mouth of the Kuigilnguq River with his dad Curtis last week and this is what he caught with his own rod and reel.
Village Telegraph
Living Language grants awarded to preserve Native American Languages
Assistant Secretary — Indian Affairs Tara Katuk Sweeney announced today (Oct. 21st, 2020) that the U.S. Department of Interior’s Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) has approved $3 million in Living Languages Grant […]
Inside Bethel News
Public Alert: Urgent Action Needed Now to Flatten the Curve
by YKHC Staff October 28th, 2020: Based on existing hospital capacity and the current rate of COVID-19 transmission in the YK Delta, Alaska epidemiologist Dr. Tom Hennessy estimates the capacity of inpatient beds at the […]
Inside Bethel News
KUC health advisories and recommendations
The UAF Kuskokwim Campus in support of the City Council resolution issued last evening to “hunker down” will do the following effective today (October 28th, 2020): 1. All face-to-face classes will be delivered by a […]
Inside Bethel News
KYUK Public Media and Alaska Public Media receive National Award
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) recently announced the recipients of the 2020 National Edward R. Murrow Awards, recognizing KYUK Public Media (KYUK) and Alaska Public Media (AKPM) for “Excellence in Video” for the […]
From The Editor
Close elections
by Greg Lincoln Did you know that your vote could change the outcome of an election? That is why it is important to cast your ballot. Here are some examples: Back in 2016, there was […]
In our Native Land
Fishing at the Seawall
Jerry Riley of Bethel (and originally from St. Mary’s) was jigging through the crusty river ice for lush fish at the Bethel Seawall across the Slough last Sunday afternoon.
Village Telegraph
Evidence of COVID-19 Community Spread in Napaskiak
YKHC has evidence that widespread community transmission of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Napaskiak. This joint advisory is issued by YKHC and the Native Village of Napaskiak out of […]