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Taste the Mayo
by Tad Lindley Growing up Mom was paranoid about mayonnaise going bad. My memory could be exaggerating it, but it seemed like if the jar of Hellman’s Real mayonnaise (we never used Miracle Whip) ever […]
Month: October 2023
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State of Alaska District Court in Bethel October 5 – 19
Judgments Nickoli Wise, 38 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Theodore Stephanoff, 37 2nd Degree Assault, 4th Degree Assault 5 Yrs. Prob. Phillip Kiunya, 31 Reckless Driving 1 Yr. Prob. Crystal Bird, 25 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
September • The department conducted multiple plan reviews for new commercial structures. These plans were reviewed for compliance with requirements stated in the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), Chapter 5 – Fire Service Features. • […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Men arrested for illegal moose hunt
AWT Bethel received a report of possible same day airborne moose hunting on September 29, 2023 in GMU 18 near Pilot Station. Further investigation revealed Seth Hunter, age 25 of Tennessee, and Connor Sherwood, age […]
Village Telegraph
UAF names summer 2023 honors students
Congratulations to these students who made it on the honor roll for the summer semester. The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans’ and chancellor’s lists. The lists recognize students’ […]
Contributors
Honey, we need to talk
by Dave Kutcher How many times has your spouse uttered those words and you cringed as to what might be coming? Sometimes, though, we do just need to talk. In preparation of retirement, married couples […]
Contributors
Music throughout the years
by Peter Twitchell Since I was a boy growing up in Bethel, my favorite person way beyond my age range was Sonny Hoffman. Every time he saw me with my Dad or walking the streets […]
Letters to the Editor
Indigenous Peoples Day, a day of remembrance
Today (October 9th, 2023) was once known as a day celebrated as Columbus day, how the Americas had been discovered by a man who came from Europe. Which is not true. There were many Indigenous […]
Speak Your Mind
Partnerships result in successful backhaul project from fish camps in the Middle Kuskokwim River in 2023
by Dan Gillikin Discussions around backhauling hazardous materials and refuse from fish camps along the Kuskokwim River have been ongoing for several years between interested parties. This summer, through financial support from Donlin Gold and […]
Village Telegraph
AFN 2023 Alaska Native Veterans Exhibit
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) was pleased to unveil the Alaska Native Veterans photo exhibit, Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30pm on the third floor of the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage. The […]
Sports
Lady Warrior compete at Hutchinson Meltdown
The Bethel Lady Warriors wrestled in Fairbanks at the Hutchinson Meltdown this past weekend. Winning gold medals were Isabel Lieb (132 lbs.) and Riley Boney (138 lbs.). Jordan Klejka placed third in the 120 lbs. […]
Sports
Bethel Warriors Battle in the Interior
The Bethel Warriors wrestling team traveled to Fairbanks to compete in the Battle of the Interior Duals hosted by Lathrop High School, placing 5th overall. In the first round Bethel lost to Wasilla in a […]
Inside Bethel News
New and re-elected city council members take oath of office
Newly elected Bethel City Council members Teresa Keller and Mikayla Miller and incumbents Mark Springer and Mary “Beth” Hessler were sworn into office during the October 10th, 2023 regular city council meeting. Bethel Mayor Rose […]
Inside Bethel News
AFN 2023 President’s Awards Honorees
Every year, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) honors those who have made outstanding contributions to their families and the Native community. Please read on for a list of this year’s AFN President’s Awards honorees […]
From The Editor
Bethel celebrates Engine-5 dedication with ceremony
by Greg Lincoln The Bethel Fire Department has a new fire engine to join in the fight to save lives during fires and other emergencies and last Saturday the community came to celebrate Engine-5 with […]
Sports
Bethel Lady Warriors host Slamtastic volleyball weekend
Slamtastic was in full gear this past weekend at the Home of the Warriors, Bethel Regional High School. Volleyball teams from Barrow, Hooper Bay, Mountain City Christian Academy (formerly Anchorage Christian Academy), participated in the […]
Inside Bethel News
Drug detection dog joins Bethel PD
Bethel Police Department’s Sergeant William Charles and Zeus, a German Shepherd K9 Drug Detection dog have teamed up to serve the community of Bethel. Photo by Kelly Lincoln Zeus, a 2-year old German shepherd, is […]
Contributors
Ciivikaaq Bristle-thighed Curlew
by Frank Keim Once back in the mid-1990’s I was picking blueberries above Marshall and a large sickle-billed bird flew over. It was making a bee-line south, probably in migration mode, and on a whim […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
October 5 – 11 Judgments John Lupie, 18 Violate Conditions of Release $150 Ann D. Hickman, 53 4th Degree Assault 5 Yrs. Prob. Andrea James, 41 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing 7 Days Kevin Patrick, 51 […]
In our Native Land
DNA analysis reveals pink salmon swim home with incredible accuracy
by Jeff Richardson Analysis of a massive database of pink salmon DNA has revealed unexpected details about the abundant salmon species, including its ability to return to spawn at nearly the same spot within streams […]
Contributors
When Your In-Law is Psycho
by Tad Lindley M y wife’s family is one of the best things that ever happened to me in my life. My father-in-law taught me so much through the years, and I dearly miss him. […]
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Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending
October 12 • On 10-7-23 at 1:27 a.m. medics responded to the report of a person vomiting. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 10-7-23 at 1:16 p.m. medics responded to the report […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Fatal boat collision claims lives of two
Alaska State Troopers were notified on October 11, 2023, at 4:40 pm, of a watercraft collision on the Kuskokwim River near the village of Oscarville. Investigation determined that a 285-foot barge was being towed by […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Napakiak boating accident
Alaska State Troopers received a report on October 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm, of an overdue boat with two individuals from Napakiak. A hasty search was launched and a VPO located the boat submerged down […]
Contributors
Death and Taxes
by Dave Kutcher “Death and taxes” is a phrase commonly referencing a famous quotation written by American statesman, Benjamin Franklin, in his letter of 1789 to Jean-Baptiste Le Roy. Our new Constitution is now established […]
Contributors
Respect and protect nature
by Peter Twitchell The Ancients of our Yupiaq Tribe made the ancient laws. Our Ancients and Ancestors of our Yupiaq Tribe made accurate predictions of what was to come in the future. They had a […]
Letters to the Editor
Subsistence concerns for salmon and moose
I have two concerns regarding my subsistence fishing and moose hunting. First of all, the fish collapse in the Yukon River and partially in the Kuskokwim River where restricted fishing is being forced by your […]
Speak Your Mind
Strengthening ties and standing against discrimination: The Case for Alaska’s Adoption of the Israel Anti-Discrimination Act (House Bill 2)
by Rep. Sarah Vance An Israeli family of five, including twin 6–year–old girls and their 4-year-old brother, were murdered by Hamas over the weekend. Tamar Kedem-Siman Tov and her husband Yonatan rushed into the bunker […]
Village Telegraph
A Bright Year at the 2023 Fair
Highlights include strong attendance, record concert ticket sales. While the skies were mostly gray, it was a bright year for the Alaska State Fair, marked by strong attendance, new records, and sold-out concerts and special […]
Village Telegraph
Boating fatality near Bethel
Alaska State Troopers received a report on October 10, 2023, at 9:15 am, that a boat with three individuals had capsized on the Kuskokwim River near Bethel. One individual was rescued from the water and […]
Village Telegraph
Inside Bethel News
AVCP Support for Rehabilitation of the Mulchatna Caribou Herd and YK-Delta Subsistence
The following letter was sent to the Alaska Board of Game from the Association of Village Council Presidents CEO Vivian Korthuis, dated October 10th, 2023. Dear Alaska Board of Game Members: The Association of Village […]
Heard it in the Steam House
Congrats to 2023 Calista Storyknife Contest Winners
Two Shareholders who completed newsletter survey each won $1,000. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation would like to congratulate the two winners of the 2023 Calista Storyknife Contest: ·Nellie L. Abraham, Chefornak ·Samantha V.E. (Tinker) George, Pilot Station […]
Inside Bethel News
Federal judge allows AFN to intervene in case challenging Katie John
Today (October 12th, 2023), the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska granted the Alaska Federation of Natives’ motion to intervene in U.S. v. Alaska, the latest case challenging Katie John. ‘This is a […]
Inside Bethel News
AVCP addresses NPFMC regarding chum bycatch
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) CEO Vivian Korthuis provided the following statement to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council regarding Agenda Item C4: Chum salmon bycatch, October 6, 2023. Good afternoon, my name […]
From The Editor
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
by Greg Lincoln Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. This year the holiday fell on October 9th, 2023, which was formerly known as Columbus Day. A community celebration was held […]
Sports
Bethel Wrestling Scramble Elementary/Jr. High results
The Bethel Regional High School Warriors wrestling team hosted the Bethel Scramble invitational tournament this past weekend at the WarriorDome for elementary and high school teams. Wrestlers in weight classes from 70 to 190 lbs. […]
Sports
Bethel Warriors hosts Wrestling Scramble
The Bethel Warrior Wrestling team hosted an exciting weekend of wrestling at the Warrior Scramble this past weekend. A total of 131 high school wrestlers participated coming from 16 teams. This weekend featured a total […]
Inside Bethel News
Yuut Elitnaurviat celebrates 3rd CNA Graduating Class of 2023
Congratulations to Yuut Elitnaurviat’s 3rd Certified Nursing Assistant graduating class for 2023. The graduates were honored at their graduation ceremony on October 5th, 2023 at the Yuut Elitnaurviat campus. The graduates from left to right […]
Village Telegraph
Calista Corporation, Alaska Communications provide update on Alaska FiberOptic Project
Project to bring affordable, high-speed fiber internet to 7 communities. This July, a team from Calista Corporation and Alaska Communications visited Upper Kalskag, Lower Kalskag, Tuluksak, Akiak, Akiachak, Kwethluk and Napakiak to discuss and share […]
Contributors
World War III is in the Bible
by Tad Lindley Last week war erupted in Israel, with over 700 dead, including some American citizens, and thousands injured. Could this be the start of WW III? In World War I the total number […]
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Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
September 4 – October 5 Judgments James B. Martin Jr., 23 3rd Degree Theft, 2nd Degree Theft 10 Days, 5 Yrs. Prob. Dustin Evans, 18 4th Degree Criminal Mischief 1 Yr. Prob. Colleen Fermoyle, 42 […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending October 6
• On 9-25-23 at 7:11 p.m. medics responded to the report of a person with a bloody face. Patient assessed and transported to the hospital. • On 9-26-23 at 8:26 p.m. medics responded to the […]
Sports
Bethel Warriors place fifth and sixth at State XC Championships
by Delta Discovery Staff The Bethel Warriors and the Lady Warriors raced to a fifth (boys) and sixth (girls) place finish in the Division II team standings at the 2023 ASAA Cross Country State Championships […]
Contributors
Social Security …dispelling the myths
by Dave Kutcher Social Security will likely play a substantive role in your retirement planning. There are a lot of myths out there about social security benefits and so we wanted to clear the air […]
Contributors
Nothing is safe anymore
by Peter Twitchell How does one person maximize their life? I’ll share how our Yupiaq Ancestors maximized their lives and their existence as Tribal members. They took to heart and practiced the laws set forth […]
Letters to the Editor
The nature of colony
Immediately following the American Civil War, Russia sold Alaska to the United States dirt cheap. Why? The Russians were fighting the British in Crimea. The Russians had no army in Alaska. Canada was a colony […]
Speak Your Mind
Southwest Alaska Tribes file two separate state appeals challenging the Donlin Gold Mine
by EarthJustice State of Alaska agencies failed to fully consider harmful impacts of the massive gold mine when issuing water permits and a water quality certificate. Orutsararmiut Native Council (ONC) and the Native Village of […]
Obituaries
Calista Corporation mourns the passing of Board Director Robert L. Beans
Former Board Chair, Military Veteran Served the Y-K Region for Decades. With great sadness, Calista Corporation announces the passing of Board Secretary and former Chair Robert L. Beans on Saturday, Oct. 7. Calista Shareholders elected […]
Village Telegraph
AFN releases agenda for 2023 Convention
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) has announced the agenda for its upcoming 2023 Annual Convention, which will be held in Anchorage on October 19-21, 2023, at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. The convention […]
Inside Bethel News
Donlin Gold, partners scale up the Backhaul Project
The Backhaul Project collects over 230,000 pounds of e-waste in 2023 for safe disposal. For the sixth consecutive year, Donlin Gold partnered with Delta Backhaul Company, tribal entities and in-region community organizations to assist the […]
Inside Bethel News
20 Year Anniversary of Steel Salmon and Ravens
by Reyne Athanas Photos courtesy of SWAAG This is the Steel Salmon and Raven Auction’s twentieth year of creating fabulous art pieces by local artists, enthusiasts and friends for the arts. The first auction was […]
In our Native Land
Confirmed: Salmon are spawning in Arctic rivers
by Jeff Richardson Researchers have confirmed that salmon are spawning in an Arctic Ocean watershed, suggesting that at least some salmon species could be expanding to new territory as climate change reshapes their habitat. The […]
From The Editor
Thank you to all
by Greg Lincoln Quyana to everyone who helped in any way at all before and after the passing of our beloved Dad and Ap’a Alois Lincoln of Toksook Bay. We are grateful for all that […]
Sports
Unalakleet runner wins State Division III XC title
by Delta Discovery Staff Ourea Busk of Unalakleet is the girls high school Division III State Cross Country Champion. She finished the 5K course in 19:38.31 last Saturday at the Janecek Trails in Palmer, Alaska. […]
Heard it in the Steam House
ADF&G changes Nelson Island musk ox hunt permit issuance
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announces a change to when Nelson Island muskox registration permits RX070 and RX071 will be available. A total of 40 permits will be available on January 17, 2024 […]
Cop Shop
State of Alaska District Court in Bethel
September 15 – 28 Judgments Jay Hootch, 26 1st Degree Sexual Assault, 1st Degree Assault, 3rd Degree Assault 25 Yrs., 10 Yrs. Prob. Dwayne Bird, 29 4th Degree Assault 90 Days, 4 Yrs. Prob. Justin […]
Chasing the Ambulance
Bethel Fire Department Calls for week ending September 28
• 9/16/2023 at 00:18 M-6 responded to a report of a person vomiting. • 9/16/2023 at 00:54 M-6 responded to a report of behavioral health problems. • 9/16/2023 at 08:09 M-6 responded to a report […]
Contributors
Dope Dealer Turns Hope Dealer
by Tad Lindley If we were to talk to every kindergartner in every local school and ask them what they want to be when they grow up, we would get responses like, pilot, agent, health […]
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Fear factor
by Dave Kutcher Whether we are working with folks in that pre-retirement window of age 50+ who are trying to ready themselves for the retirement road ahead or folks that have already pulled the retirement […]
Contributors
Traditions and happy memories
by Peter Twitchell Long before I came into the world how were people of Southwest Alaska, the Yupiaq? We’re blessed with the beautiful tundra that provided berries, our sloughs and rivers, we’re full of fish […]
Letters to the Editor
Sullivan votes for short-term government funding bill
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement today after voting for a short-term government funding bill that averts a government shutdown. I supported this short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown and […]
Speak Your Mind
Strengthening Alaska Through Service: Join the Alaska State Troopers
by Commissioner James Cockrell Our state stands at a crossroads, where our choices today will shape the quality of life all Alaskans enjoy tomorrow. As the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Public Safety, I […]
Village Telegraph
Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum seeking winter speakers
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum is seeking proposals for their Winter Lecture / Culture Share Series to be held on Zoom between November of 2023 and March of 2024. Speakers are invited to propose […]
Village Telegraph
Drone completes first flight from Nenana to Fairbanks airport
by Rod Boyce Alaska’s leading public uncrewed aircraft program made another significant advance Friday when a drone flew from the Nenana airport and landed at Fairbanks International Airport. The flight, conducted by a University of […]
Village Telegraph
Preventative health checks keep you doing what you love
by Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation During COVID, many of us put off our routine medical care. As a result, patients in the YK Delta (along with most other places in the United States) are behind on […]
Inside Bethel News
Bethel Council approves introduction of ordinance that prohibits abuse of the 911 system
The City of Bethel council met on September 26, 2023 for their regular meeting. During that time, council introduced Ordinance 23-17: Amending the Bethel Municipal Code (BMC) by creating a new section, Prohibiting Abuse of […]
Inside Bethel News
Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report
The National Transportation Safety Board released the preliminary report for the fatal aircraft crash that occurred on September 12, 2023 near St. Mary’s, Alaska that claimed the life of Bethel resident Gene Buzzy Peltola Jr. […]
From The Editor
1A LKSD Cross Country Regionals Results
by Greg Lincoln The Lower Kuskokwim School District 1A Cross Country race took place in Bethel at the Sand Pit this past weekend, September 30th, 2023. Teams from Chefornak, Akiuk, Kipnuk, Kongiganak, Kwethluk, Kwigillingok, Mertarvik, […]