Classifieds
Month: November 2021
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 8 – 10
Judgments Paul Charles Jr., 58 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 3 Yrs. Prob. Shain Agimuk, 22 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse of Minor 3 Yrs., 15 Yrs. Prob. Gabriel Paul, 27 2nd Degree Sexual Assault 8 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending November 5
• On 11-1-21 at 4:33 P.M., medics responded to the report of a person that is intoxicated. • On 11-2-21 at 2:08 P.M., medics responded to the report of a person that has altered mental […]
Contributors
The Dry Drunk Syndrome – Impulsivity
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I don’t have a question to respond to, but I have had many people ask about the dry-drunk syndrome. So, over the next few weeks, I will delve into each […]
Sports
Bethel Lady Warriors play at State 3A Volleyball Finals
The Bethel Lady Warriors fought a valiant fight but fell to the Seward Lady Seahawks during the opening round of the 3A Volleyball State Championships in Anchorage on November 11th, 2021. Bethel fans were there […]
Sports
Bethel Wrestling Invitational at the WarriorDome
Fourteen out of town wrestling squads came to Bethel to compete in the Bethel Wrestling Invitational for high school boys and girls last weekend at the WarriorDome. Alakanuk, Emmonak, Chevak, Hooper Bay, Lathrop (Fairbanks), Mountain […]
Sports
Bethel hosts Wrestling Invitational for Elementary/JH grapplers
The Bethel Regional High School hosted boys and girls elementary and junior high teams from all over the region for their wrestling invitational tournament, November 12-13, 2021 at the WarriorDome. Teams from Aniak, Avalanche Wrestling […]
Contributors
Part 2: The Great Tribulation vs. The Wrath of God
by Tad Lindley There is a good chance that many of us will live to see these two events. What are they, and how and when exactly will they happen? I urge you as you […]
Contributors
Expanding the outlook on life
by Peter Twitchell At the end of August 1970 when I returned home from firefighting and working at the Bristol Bay at the Alaska Pacific cannery I had the strong desire to go to the […]
Letters to the Editor
Thank you to our Veterans and their Families
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: On Veterans Day, we express how grateful we are to all who served in America’s armed forces, and for the sacrifices […]
Speak Your Mind
The Alaska Redistricting Board’s last-minute gerrymandering failed Alaska
by Senator Tom Begich Given the opportunity to create a fair legislative map for Alaska, the Chair and a majority of the Alaska Redistricting Board instead chose a radical direction in the last two days […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Education and Culture, Inc. publishes book about Ircenrraat
For over 20 years, the Calista Education and Culture, Inc. (CECI) research team has been interviewing Yukon-Kuskokwim Region Elders about their traditional knowledge and publishing books based on those interviews. During many of CECI’s discussions […]
Village Telegraph
TKC creates a brighter future for Shareholders through initiatives
The Kuskokwim Corporation is entering the final phase of its Brighter Future Project. The program is bringing energy efficient lighting to the corporation’s Shareholders. As the final step, TKC is sending LED light bulbs to […]
Crime
Bethel man arrested for bank robbery
Bethel Police Communications received a report of a bank robbery on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at approximately 11:00am from the AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union within the Alaska Commercial grocery store at 135 Ridgecrest. Officers responded […]
In our Native Land
Shorebirds depend on wee slivers of Alaska
by Ned Rozell Pencil-beaked shorebirds with the ability to stay airborne for a week — flying all the way from Alaska to New Zealand — rely on a few crescents of mudflat to fuel that […]
Inside Bethel News
Council approves to accept grant for Fitness Center gym and track
A City of Bethel action memorandum No. 21-36 to accept and approve the FY 2022 State of Alaska, Designated Legislative Grant, approved by the 32nd Legislature for the Design of the Yukon Kuskokwim Fitness Center […]
Inside Bethel News
ONC awarded USFWS Tribal Wildlife Grant
More than $6.6 million awarded to 37 projects in 17 states to bolster fish and wildlife conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding more than $6.6 million in Tribal Wildlife Grants to federally […]
Inside Bethel News
Calista Corporation extends CARES Application deadline
by Calista Corporation Staff Over $7.7 million going to eligible shareholders who already applied. Calista Corporation celebrates the success of its CARES Act Tribal relief fund financial assistance program. Six weeks after launching, about 24,000 […]
From The Editor
First land allotments granted to Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans
by Greg Lincoln On November 4th, 2021 history was made as the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that the Bureau of Land Management completed the first federal land allotments under the Alaska Native Vietnam-era […]
Village Telegraph
Twinning on Ice
Peter and Jackie Martin, twin boys from Kipnuk, enjoy a day of ice fishing for smelts with their Mom Lorena on the Kugkaktlik River in front of their village of Kipnuk last Friday.
Sports
LKSD Alaska Coastal Conference Mixed 6 Volleyball Tournament
Mixed 6 Volleyball teams from the Lower Kuskokwim School District are in Bethel for regional finals taking place at the WarriorDome, Friday and Saturday, November 19-20, 2021. The Napakiak Huskies and the Kongiganak Wolverines played […]
Sports
Round one: Bethel Lady Warriors vs. Seward Seahawks at the State 3A Volleyball Championships
The Bethel Lady Warriors fought a valiant fight but fell to the Seward Lady Seahawks during the opening round of the 3A Volleyball State Championships in Anchorage today, November 11th, 2021. Bethel fans were there […]
Contributors
Mount Rushmore Impersonators Now Vastly Outnumber Elvis Impersonators in the United States
by Tad Lindley Some of you are sitting out there doing your best Mount Rushmore imitation. -Reverend Jeff Arnold Over a fourteen year period beginning in 1927, artist Gutzon Borglum transformed the face of Mount […]
Classifieds
Houses for Sale – 20% Price Reduction on all houses!
Must be moved. Call Shorty at 907-545-3157 for prices. (18)(6/2-cnx) 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 […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel November 1 – 5
Judgments William Polty, 40 Violate Conditions of Release, 4th Degree Assault $150, 1 Yr. Prob. Bradley Joseph Panruk, 26 4th Degree Assault 60 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Pedro John Mark Active, 20 2nd Degree Sex […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending October 29
• On 10-21-2021 Medics responded to a report of a possible allergic reaction. • On 10-21-2021 Medics responded to a report of someone possibly injured on Third Ave. • On 10-21-2021 Medics responded to a […]
Village Telegraph
Stranded hunters returned home
AST was advised on 10/29/21 at 1715 hours, that seven people were stuck at a fish camp approximately 20 miles east of Emmonak on the Yukon River and they have shelter, supplies, heat, and are […]
Crime
Arrest made in Akiachak
The Alaska State Troopers received a report on October 16, 2021, at approximately 1500 hours, that a teacher in Akiachak had sexually abused a juvenile. Troopers responded to Akiachak and investigated the allegations. Upon further […]
Contributors
The Dry Drunk Syndrome – Grandiosity
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I don’t have a question to respond to, but I have had many people ask about the dry-drunk syndrome. So, over the next few weeks, I will delve into each […]
Letters to the Editor
World Kindness Day
On Saturday, November 13, people around the world will celebrate World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day was founded in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement (WKM) with the pledge to “join together to build a […]
Speak Your Mind
Tribal Citizens voice strong opposition to Donlin Gold in recent Orutsararmiut Native Council Survey
Orutsararmiut Native Council (ONC) Tribal Members and other Yukon-Kuskokwim region residents are opposed to the proposed Donlin mine by a wide margin, according to a survey conducted this summer by ONC: 76% opposed the project, […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Bus 142 to embark on final journey
by Ned Rozell In a cavernous room within the university’s new engineering building, a bus squats on four flat tires. In this place, the 1946 International Harvester model K-5 looks small, for maybe the first […]
Contributors
Old traditions
by Peter Twitchell When I was a boy growing up in the 1950s in Bethel, Alaska whenever a loved one passed on a family member of the deceased burned the clothes of their loved ones. […]
Inside Bethel News
YKHC to begin offering COVID-19 vaccination to children age 5-11 November 4
by YKHC November 3, 2021: Late on November 2, the CDC provided final approval for emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5-11. Anticipating final approval, and following a series of meetings […]
Inside Bethel News
Honoring Our Veterans Past and Present
by Henry J. Hunter, Sr. On behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10,041 and our Auxiliary, we honor all veterans who wore the military uniform and served to defend our country for their patriotism, […]
Sports
Bethel Warriors at ACS Wrestling Invite
Anchorage Christian Schools hosted the Denali Auto Glass Wrestling Invite this past weekend in Anchorage. The Bethel Warrior wrestling team competed in the event. The girls team placed 7th in a field of 32 and […]
Sports
Bethel Lady Warriors win 3A Western Conference Volleyball Tournament
The Bethel Lady Warriors volleyball team are on their way to the state volleyball finals. It’s been fourteen years since the team made it to state and the community of Bethel couldn’t be prouder. “What […]
From The Editor
Official results for REAA Elections
by Greg Lincoln Thank you to all of the candidates who ran for a school board seat. The State of Alaska conducted the REAA elections on October 5, 2021 for the purpose of electing local […]
Classifieds
Houses for Sale – 20% Price Reduction on all houses!
For Sale Houses for Sale – 20% Price Reduction on all houses! Must be moved. Call Shorty at 907-545-3157 for prices. (18)(6/2-cnx) For Sale: Hitzer Amish built woodstoves. UHMW Plastic sled runners. 543-2379. (11)(3/1-cnx) FOR […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel October 25 – 27
Judgments Nastasia Hunter, 42 Driving Under the Influence, Violate $3000, 20 Days, 2 Conditions of Release Yrs. Prob., $150 George H. Evan, 40 2nd Degree Harassment 5 Days, 1 Yr. Prob. Andrew David Alexie, 43 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending October 20
• On 10-15-21 at 12:01 A.M., medics responded to the report of a person that is intoxicated. • On 10-15-21 at 1:24 A.M., medic responded to the report of a person that has been assaulted. […]
Sports
Monster Bash Women’s Tournament Results for Bethel High School
The Bethel Lady Warriors Wrestling team traveled to South Anchorage High School for the Monster Bash Women’s Tournament hosted by the Wolverines. Hayden Naneng placed 4th in the 103 weight division. Also taking 4th was […]
Sports
Napaskiak hosts Invitational Wrestling Tournament
The Napaskiak Hawks hosted an invitational wrestling tournament for varsity and elementary school students this past weekend. Teams from Aniak, Bethel (Jr. High), Gladys Jung, Kalskag, Napakiak, Quinhagak, and Tuntutuliak joined the Hawks for the […]
Sports
Bethel wrestlers compete at Top Dog Invite in Nikiski
The Bethel Warrior boys wrestlers traveled to Nikiski to compete in the Top Dog Wrestling Invite last Friday and Saturday. The Warriors came home with gold and placed 5th overall in a field of sixteen. […]
In our Native Land
Human remains found near Juneau
The Juneau Police Department received a report from an employee with Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT), that they had found a deceased person in the woods across from the area of the Auke Bay Ferry […]
Obituaries
Jean Francis Hull
Anchorage resident Jean Hull, 79, died Oct. 12, 2021, at her home with family and hospice caregivers by her side. Visitation will be held Oct. 27, 2021 at Legacy Funeral Homes at 1707 South Bragaw […]
Contributors
Part 1: The Great Tribulation vs. The Wrath of God
by Tad Lindley There is a good chance that many of us will live to see these two events. What are they, and how and when exactly will they happen? I urge you as you […]
Contributors
The Dry Drunk Syndrome – Self Centeredness
by Dr. Lorin Bradbury Question: I don’t have a question to respond to, but I have had many people ask about the dry-drunk syndrome. So, over the next few weeks, I will delve into each […]
Delta Lifestyles
Far-north permafrost cliff is one of a kind
by Ned Rozell In northern Alaska, an amphitheater of frozen ground thaws where a northern river cuts into it, exposing walls of ice. The feature, known by scientists as “yedoma,” is the largest of its […]
Contributors
Warm memories of cold winters
by Peter Twitchell Back in Bethel, during the 1960’s, us kids went house to house down Mission Road, including our friends and relatives’ homes on Main Street. The people of Bethel were always without fail […]
Letters to the Editor
Immunize when you winterize: An annual flu shot plus the COVID-19 vaccine protects Alaskans and our health care system, too
This year’s early snowfall was a reminder that winter is on its way. Alaskans are moving fast to put on snow tires and dig out ice scrapers. Cobwebs and goblins are popping up in stores […]
Speak Your Mind
Now is not the time to leave Alaskans out in the cold
by Governor Mike Dunleavy Rising oil prices may be good for the state budget, but they aren’t good for the household budgets of Alaskans who are facing skyrocketing increases in the cost of energy. Whether […]
Village Telegraph
2021 Jacob Wise Memorial Spirit Camp
by Audrey Leary Since the summer of 2016, the Native Village of Napaimute has coordinated and held a culture camp for youth in the middle-Kuskokwim. With the help of donations from the Association of Village […]
Inside Bethel News
Warriors wrestle in Battle in the Interior dual tournament
Fiona Phelan and Landon Smith both were undefeated at the Battle of the Interior Duals, October 22-23, 2021 at Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, AK. Boys and girls teams from Wasilla, Palmer, West Valley, North […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel ASB Election Results
The Bethel Advisory School Board conducted an election on October 5th, 2021 for three open seats. Seven candidates were running – Sonya Beaver, Deshan Foret, Brian Jackson, Mark Jones, Jamie Jacobs-McDonald, Winter Montgomery, and Wyatt […]
Inside Bethel News
COVID-19 booster available for eligible people who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine
by YKHC Staff October 27, 2021: Following approval by the FDA and CDC late last week, YKHC is offering booster shots to all eligible individuals who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. […]
From The Editor
Communities work to preserve and maintain their Yup’ik language
by Greg Lincoln Five communities are working to preserve and maintain their Yup’ik language through native language preservation grants. Each village has their own unique language needs. The Villages of Kotlik, Napaimute, Kwinhagak, Chuathbaluk, and […]
Village Telegraph
Snowman Maker
Genesis Chakuchin made her first snowman for 2021 last Friday with her Grandma Edith Carter in Eek, Alaska.