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Tuesday, March 4th, 2024 at 11:30 am

BULLETINS

NEW – The 2025 Iditarod is coming soon!  The official restart of the race is Monday March 3 starting at 11 am at Pike’s Landing in Fairbanks, and dog teams should be arriving in Galena by early Thursday morning. The Galena Checkpoint will once again be the Larson Charlie Community Hall, and race officials may begin arriving as soon as Tuesday, March 4. Food donations to feed the visiting officials and mushers would be welcome and much appreciated beginning on Tuesday and continuing through the following weekend.

Shelby Herbert will be in Galena from Alaska Public Media to cover the race, arriving on Thursday. We’ll be talking about it all week as usual here on KIYU! (2/28)

NEW – Louden’s landline phone is experiencing some technical difficulties; we are not receiving phone calls from some people at times. If you can access to emails, please send any questions or concerns to cora.strong@loudentribe.com. (3/4)

NEW – It’s time for City of Galena water system customers to call in your water meter readings in to 656-1301. Thanks! (2/26)

NEW – The Iron Dog Trail Markers will be very much appreciated by the next set of Racing Athletes coming through Galena.  These are the Bikers, Walkers and Skiers from all over the world. It’s called the Iditarod Trail Invitational.  Please follow or read more of these amazing endurance athletes at: itialaska.com.

They will be traveling the Northern Route of the Iditarod Trail, beginning and continuing through the month of March.  Yes, they actually bike, ski and walk a thousand miles from Big Lake to Nome.  Some are older than 60 years.  For more information contact Larry Hausmann at 656-7095. (2/24)

MEETINGS

NEW – The Louden Tribe will hold their Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, April 19th at the Community Hall. Doors open at 11:30 am with lunch at noon. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. This year, in addition to our regular elections there will be proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Louden Tribe. All member households received a copy of those proposed amendments with the Louden Newsletter. Please contact the office with any questions regarding these proposed changes. Their agenda for the meeting is here.

We are now accepting Declaration of Candidacy forms for seats A-1 and A-2 on the Louden Tribal Council. Interested individuals must be enrolled members of the Louden Tribe, be 18 years of age or older, and have lived in Galena at least 6 months prior to April 19, 2025. Members must submit their Declaration of Candidacy form no later than close of business on Friday, April 11^th to have their name put on the official election ballot.

The Louden Tribe is also seeking volunteers to serve as Election Judges at the Annual Meeting. Interested individuals must be enrolled members of the Louden Tribe and cannot be a current Council Member or candidate. Please contact the office at 907-656-1711 or office@loudentribe.com by close of business April 2^nd to be considered. Election Judges will be approved in April’s regular Council meeting. (3/4)

NEW – Louden Tribal Council will be holding their next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 4^th at 6:30pm at the Louden Tribal Office. (2/27)

NEW – The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility will start having congregated lunches beginning this week, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Lunch will be provided at noon. The program is available for elders over 55+.  Please call ahead by 11:00 AM if you’d like to have your lunch picked up.  If you have any questions please contact Ginger Attla at 907-656-2574.

3/5/25 Wednesday Lunch 12pm

Moose Soup, Homemade Roll, Turkey Sandwich, Peach Cobbler

3/7/25 Friday Dinner 5 pm Rose Ambrose 97th Birthday

Prime Rib, Au Jus, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Pasta Salad, Fruit Salad & Jello, Rolls, Cookies and Cake.

Education Section

NEW – If your child is interested in participating in an end of the year recital for ballet, please have them join class by February 15th!

Mommy and Me (Ages 3 – 4 )*** – Saturdays 10 – 11 AM at GILA Auditorium
Petite Ballet (Ages 5 – 9) – Saturdays 9 – 10 AM at GILA Auditorium
Teen Dance Skills (Ages 13 – 18) – Tuesdays 5 – 6 PM at GILA Auditorium
Dance For Fitness (Ages 18 +) – Tuesdays 6 – 7 PM at GILA Auditorium
(*** = Requires an adult to be present and actively participating)

Please see Galena Ballet’s new Facebook Page for schedule adjustments and the exciting updates to come! Email Rachel Aultman at rachelaultman@yahoo.com. (2/10)

The Louden Tribe will be hosting a free 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course on Thursday, March 6th. Priority will go to Louden Tribal Members but everyone from Galena and surrounding communities are encouraged to sign up! Call Louden at 907-656-1711 to register. (2/7)

Sitka Fine Arts Camp is a nationally recognized nonprofit that provides high-quality arts opportunities for Alaskan youth through summer programs. There are spots remaining in Middle School, High School, and Musical Theater Camps for this summer. Visit fineartscamp.org to learn more and register a student. (1/23)

For details about the After School Acceleration Program, honor roll and more check out the most recent edition of Nek’eedoye News from Principal Stringer linked here! (1/20)

Dear Galena Community Members,

I wanted to take a moment and wish everyone an absolutely incredible Christmas and New Year! Please visit the following link for this information: Supt.-December-Letter-to-GCSD-Families-and-Community-Members.pdf and enjoy the upcoming weeks to the fullest extent possible with your family and/or friends. Sincerely, Jason Johnson – Superintendent

Jason R. Johnson, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Galena City School District
907-318-6608 (12/24)

Save the date! GCSD is planning a College and Career Day for March 27, 2025.

Please reach out to miranda.martinez@galenanet.com or  ashley.kramer@galenanet.com if you are interested in speaking about your job or company. Miranda and Ashley will also be holding a planning meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 3:30pm in the SHS commons for anyone interested in helping. (12/5)

Don’t forget… After School Elementary library is available to students until 5 PM each day. (9/16)

Hello from SHS! Plan to volunteer at school, chaperone students, or check a GILA student out of the dorms? You will now need to fill out a GCSD volunteer form! Thank you for your effort in building up our community through volunteering! The volunteer form is here. (8/27)

Fishing and Hunting Information

The Louden Tribal Council 2024-2025 Predator Harvest Incentive Program is going on from now until April 30, 2025. Residents of Galena are eligible to receive $400 for each legally harvested wolf. Please see the full program details at this link. Call Louden Tribal Council at 907-656-1711. (10/11)

Health Care Corner

DRS are experts in substance abuse recovery. Their Alaska Substance Use Resources, linked here, contain the following useful information:

• Comprehensive Listings: Access to various rehab facilities across the state.
• Treatment Options: Information on different types of therapies and programs.
• Support Services: Details on additional support like counseling and aftercare.
• Guidance for Families: Resources to help loved ones understand the recovery process.

Call DRS at 877-208-7211 and take advantage of the resources available. (10/14)

The TCC Dental travel season is in progress. Dr. Richmond will be in town for 7 visits from September-March 2025. Curt Kokrine will be here 7 times from Septembers through March. Tiffany Stanley the TCC hygienist will have 3 visits here to Galena between December and March 2025. Please call the clinic and request an appointment with our front desk 907-656-1366. Travel dates are subject to change and there is limited availability each visit please be understanding as we schedule appointments for our community. If services are requested and availability for earlier dates are filled, we will work on getting a visit scheduled within Dental traveling schedule.

The following is the tentative travel schedule for Dr. Richmond, Curt Kokrine II and Tiffany Stanley between September 2024 and April 2025.

Dr. Richmond:
· September 16th-20th
· October 21st-25th
· November 12th-15th
· December 9th-13th
· January 13th-17th
· February 24th-28th
· March 24th-28th

Curt Kokrine–DHAT:
· September 3rd-6th
· September 30th- October 4th
· November 12th-22nd
· January 20th-24th
· January 27th-31st
· March 10th-13th
· March 17-21st

Hygienist—Tiffany Stanley
· December 2nd-6th
· February 10th-14th
· March 31st-4th (Entered 8/30)

Syphilis cases are on the rise in Alaska! The good news is that health care providers can test for and treat syphilis. A detailed document is here, including symptoms and options for treatment. Always report any serious health care issues to your local provider. In Galena, call the Edgar Nollner Health Center at 907-656-1366. (4/30)

The ENHC continues to remind Galenans that after-hours medical emergencies should be reported to (907) 656-1266. Please do not use any other phone number as this will impede emergency response and delay services. The phones are working. Call (907) 656-1366 during business hours; and (907) 656-1266 for after-hours emergencies ONLY. (9/1)

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Community Info

NEW – The Louden Tribe is offering a limited number of lumber milling services through their new Sawmill Program. Through this program, individuals provide timber which is either purchased for use on Louden projects or milled for the individual’s use. The Louden Sawmill Policy can be found at https://www.loudentribe.org/programs or at the office . Interested individuals must contact the office before requesting services and speak with the Mill Operator (Jake) to ensure the timber meets the requirements for milling. Services are dependent upon the availability of the Mill Operator and timber quality. (3/4)

NEW – The North American Basketball Tournament, hosted by the Doyon Foundation, will be March 12-15^th in Fairbanks at the Lathrop High School gym. The tournament will feature three divisions: Women’s 18+, Men’s 18+, and Men’s 35+, open to Alaska Native and American Indian players. Sign-up is online; check out the Doyon Foundation Facebook page for the link or get in touch with us at 907-459-2048 or nabb@doyon.com.

Tickets are $5 per session (morning will be 10am-3pm and afternoon will be 4pm-9pm). Elders 65+ and kids 5 and under are FREE. We will be doing 50/50 raffles and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Doyon Foundation language, scholarship, and workforce programs. (2/26)

NEW – It’s Nenana Ice Classic time!

Buy your $3.00 ticket (cash only), at Alaska Commercial Company and turn it into the red container until April 5th to be involved in this long running Alaskan tradition.  Must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets.

Ice Classic tickets are also available at the Yukon Inn and Sweetsir’s Store! (2/17)

The Gana-A’Yoo, Limited Board of Directors is looking to fill three (3) open board seats for three-year terms. If you are a voting Gana-A’Yoo shareholder, 18 or older, this is an opportunity to get involved. Interested shareholders must submit a director’s questionnaire by Friday, March 7.

The following current directors’ terms expire June 2025: Kimberly Bower, Howard Darling, and Frederick Huntington Sr. Additionally, the Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Board of Directors has one open seat for a three-year term. Those who are 18 or older are encouraged to apply. To apply, submit your resume and letter of intent by fax at 907-569-9699 or email info@ganaayoo.com.

We are also accepting nominations and applications for the 2025 Shareholder of the Year and 2025 Student of the Year awards. Help us recognize outstanding individuals in our community!

All applications and forms are due by Friday, March 7, 2025. You can find forms online at www.ganaayoo.com, or call 1-888-656-1606 or 907-569-9599 for assistance.

Get involved and help shape the future of Gana-A’Yoo! (2/10)

The Galena Community Library at SHS has returned to school year hours, which means Ms Alyson has the library open from 3:00 to 5:00 each day after school, unless otherwise noted. (Updated 1/7)

Louden Tribal Council’s next food box distribution in Galena is scheduled for February. Please contact the Louden Tribal Office at 656-1711 if you are not signed up for this program, but would like to be. (1/7)

Louden Tribal Council in Galena is helping individuals over 60 with chimney cleaning services. If you wish to have your chimney cleaned contact Louden at (907) 656-1711. (11/8)

A reminder from our friends at Gana-A’Yoo, Limited: Shareholders and Descendants must apply for a timber use permit to harvest timber on Gana-A’Yoo lands. Non-shareholder residents of the community are not permitted. Commercial guiding activities have been prohibited on Gana-A’Yoo lands, and non-shareholders are not permitted to hunt on Gana-A’Yoo lands. Visit www.ganaayoo.com for more information on Gana-A’Yoo Land Management Policies and applications. If there are any questions or concerns please contact us at 888-656-1606. (Updated 8/8)

Drug Dealers and Bootleggers Beware

Please help to stop bootleggers and drug dealers in our community. Share information with law enforcement, parents and caregivers about known drug dealers and bootleggers. We are a small community and we all know in one way or another who they are. We will not tolerate drug dealers and bootleggers, especially those who sell to our children and young adults. To report suspected drug dealers or bootlegger activity or if you know of drug dealers travelling to Galena, call Fairbanks Airport
Police (907) 474-2530; You have the option to remain anonymous. We appreciate your assistance. (3/19)

Louden Tribe encourages tribal members to take advantage of their Elder Assistance Program which provides services to elders such as trash hauling, heater repairs, snow plowing and minor repairs around the house. Let Louden know if you need help at 907-656-1711. (3/11)

LONG TERM PARKING SECTION   

Louden has free smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are also available! Please call Tirzah at 9076561711 or stop by the Louden Office with any questions. (Updated 12/20)

The Louden Tribe has a program to provide healthy, minimally processed meats and produce to resident households. This program is available to all households in Galena and does not have income restrictions. Interested households need to complete this application form for assistance and return it to the Louden Tribal Office. Contact Louden at 907-656-1711 with questions. (8/20)

The Tanana Chiefs Conference, Division of Wellness and Prevention would like to share a special announcement!  In collaboration with the Alaska Careline, 988 is the NEW three-digit dialing code for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. For years, the Lifeline – formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – has answered tens of millions of calls and helped people overcome mental health-related distress. When you call, text, or chat at 988, you will be quickly connected to a trained crisis counselors who will listen to your concerns, provide support, and get you additional help if needed. 988 can be used by anyone, anytime, including those who want to help their loved ones. There is HOPE. You are not alone in crisis. Just call, text, or chat at 988. (8/10)

If you or anyone you know is 60 years or older and would like to receive a box of nutritious food every month at no cost to you (given that you meet the income requirements)  then you might want to consider calling Louden at 656-1711 and asking them about the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. A brochure about the program is here, and the application can be found here. (4/21)

Job Openings

NEW – The Louden Tribe has a job opening for Administrative Assistant. Please see the attached job description for details. Applications are due by close of business on Friday, March 21st. The full job description is here. (3/4)

NEW – The Louden Tribe is requesting proposals for the award of a contract for procurement. This contract would provide for electrical installation, commissioning, and system integration services for a rooftop Photovoltaic system, with 19.95 kWh of battery storage, and level 2 EV charger at the Louden Tribal Office Building in the community of Galena, AK. Louden’s power output is integrated into the City of Galena owned electric distribution system.  For more information, please click the link here. (2/26)

NEW – The City of St. Mary’s is looking to hire a City Manager. If you are interested, you may send a resume to ksmcityclerk@yahoo.com.  If you have any questions, call the City of St. Mary’s office at 907-438-2515. (2/5)

Tanana Chiefs Conference is hiring!
In Galena:
Administrative Assistant II
Subregional Prevention Coordinator Trainee
Systems of Care Program Youth Lead
Clinical Support Staff/Medical Assistant (part-time and full time)
Staff RN
Physician Assistant
Village Public Safety Officer – Region – Wide
Village Bookkeeper I
Camp Counselor (Old Minto Family Recover Camp)
Community Health aide/practitioner – Itinerant

Visit www.tananachiefs.org/careers to find out more! (10/2)

The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility is accepting applications for Personal Care Attendants and Certified Nursing Aides. They are also currently seeking a Cook and a Cook’s Helper. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, pass a criminal background check which is done by YKEALF, have at least 3 positive references and above all love and respect elders. Applications must be neat and complete with 2 sets of fingerprint cards to be considered. Questions can be directed to Chastity Reitan at 907-656-2574 or by email at ykealf311@gmail.com. The application is here. The Elder’s Facility provides shared housing within walking distance of the center. (Updated 8/21)

The City of Galena is seeking to fill a position for a Utilities Manager. As a utilities manager, you oversee facilities that provide necessary services to residents such as
water/wastewater treatment facilities, electrical plants, heat plant, biomass, and landfill. The position is full time with benefits, all detailed in the job description here. Call 656-1301 to apply! (8/14)

Galena City School District is looking for Substitute Staff for all positions for this school year.  If you are looking for a flexible schedule, this is the temporary position for you!  If interested, please apply at the Galena City School District website, under employment, substitutes.  You can also apply using this link. Their phone number is 907-656-1205. (8/12)

Galena City School District is hiring! Current job openings can be found on our district website at www.galenaalaska.org, under Employment. (12/13)

Classifieds

*** PLEASE NOTE, any classified ad two weeks or older will be removed, so please try and keep us informed when something is sold or a need has been met. Thanks!

NEW – WANTED TO BUY: One 17 inch tire. Call Melvin Williams at 907-656-7005. (2/21)

NEW – FOR SALE: 2022 Seaark 2072MV boat, Yamaha F90 motor, and 2022 Karavan trailer. Appraised at $29,500 last year. Less than 20 hours on the motor. Includes new battery and spare starter. Asking $25,000. Call Naomi Winters at 907-656-7293. The appraisal is viewable here. (1/30)

Lost and Found

*** PLEASE NOTE, any lost and found notice more than two weeks old will be removed, so please try and keep us informed when owners and items have been joyfully reunited. Thanks!

Galena Pool Schedule

Winter Pool Hours – September through May:

Open Swim
Friday 7-8:30 pm
Saturday 7-8:30 pm

Morning Lap Swim
6-7:15 am M-W-F

Afternoon Lap Swim
5-6:30pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Masters Swim
7-8:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays 

Family Swim
5:30-7:00 pm on Sunday 

$5/per family.  Parents/Guardians must be present, swimming or observing on the pool deck.

Workout room and Showers available during all open times.

Pool facility is $5/use or prepurchase swims at City office(credit card) or pool(cash/ck) 13/$50  26/$100  40/$150

For pool rental please contact Sandy @907-656-7100 a week prior to desired date.

Lodging and Vehicle Rentals

Here is a listing of privately-owned lodging establishments and vehicle rental businesses in Galena. Please feel free to share this resource with those needing short or long term, temporary lodging or transportation. If you offer these services, and wish to be added to the list, please e-mail us at wireless@kiyu.com so we can post it online.

Galena Emergency Numbers UPDATED OCTOBER 2023

Police: 911

Police non-emergency office line is 656-2177.

Medical: 656-1266 (emergency). The non-emergency line is 656-1366.

Tanana Chiefs Conference After-Hours Triage Nurse: 1-800-478-6682 (for times when clinic is closed or a local on-call provider is not available)

Behavioral Health Emergency Line: 656-1266

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: text or call 988, open 24/7

Alaska State Troopers (statewide, toll free ):  1 (800) 811-0911

Airport Police (statewide, toll free):  1 (877) 847-4342

TV Schedule

For villages out of Galena that are interested in ARCS TV service call KIYU at (907) 656-1488 and we’ll get you in touch with those that can assist you.

The ARCS TV Schedule is available here.

The Food Section

GALENA COFFEE SHOP

Call 656-7371 by 11:00 AM to place orders ahead of time when possible.

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