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Saturday, March 29th, 2024 at 3:45 pm

BULLETINS

NEW – The family of Mary “Doll” Benson appreciates your support at this difficult time, and invite you to her funeral service on Monday morning at the Larson Charlie Community Hall. Gary will be bringing her home to Galena today. Everyone at KIYU expresses our deepest sympathies to the family.

NEW – There will be a rosary Sunday evening at the community with a raffle to follow after 7:00 pm. (Updated 3/29)

NEW –Listen at the conclusion of the wireless for a song dedicated to Baby Girl Williams from her family in Ruby! Have a great weekend! (3/28)

NEW – Louden Tribe a has variety of vegetable and flower seeds, so come by the office to pick up a bag or bags of your choice. (3/28)

NEW – It’s time once again for City of Galena water system customers to call in their water meter readings to 656-1301. Thanks! (3/26)

NEW – Mark your calendars! The Galena Kids Spring Carnival is set for Saturday April 5 starting at noon at Alexander Lake and the Larson Charlie Community Hall. The normal array of ski and snowshoe events are planned, and concessions will be for sale in the hall. This event is sponsored by Alaska Commercial Company and the Galena Sports Authority. (3/27)

Please contact either Tiffany George or Danielle Johnson for more details, team sign ups are due April 1st. (3/19)

NEW – Little Hawks Basketball Club for K-5th grade students has kicked off and they’re meeting every Monday through Thursday from 4-5pm in the SHS Little Gym. Player Contract/Permission Forms MUST be completed and turned in before students may participate. Find the form attached, or stop by the SHS front office to pick one up or download a PDF copy here. (3/21)

NEW – Galena Hardware will be closed this Monday and Tuesday (March 24-25). Starting Wednesday March 26, the hardware store will be open with modified hours: 12 noon to 6 pm on weekdays and 1 pm to 5 pm on Saturday. Modified hours will be in place until April 3. Thank you for your support of Galena Hardware. (3/24)

MEETINGS

NEW – Ruby Tribal Council, together with IGAP department and Courtney Breest, are hosting a free 40 hour HAZWOPR training and refresher course from June 9th through the 13th at the Ruby Community Hall. If you have any questions or would like to to register, call Ruby Tribal Council’s IGAP department at 907-468-4479. This is open to residents outside Ruby as well. (3/26)

NEW – Please join us on Saturday, March 29^th at 11:00 am in the Louden Tribal Council Office multipurpose room for an informational presentation by Fish Biologist, Dr. Kevin Fraley on the results from a study investigating current contaminant levels of aquatic species and vegetation in the upper Koyukuk River Basin so that any changes caused by development or permafrost thaw could be identified in the future. These results will also be compared to the State of Alaska guidelines for human consumption. (3/26)

NEW – The Louden Tribe recognizes April as Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse awareness month and we invite the Community of Galena to join the Tribe in partnership with The City, School and Clinic for a Choose Respect Walk on Thursday, April 10^th at 2:00 pm. We will begin the walk in the SHS parking lot, then together we will walk to the community hall and return back to the City Hall for snacks.

Together we can break the silence and End Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse

Any Questions? You can contact the Louden Tribe 907-656-1711. (3/25)

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 – The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility has cancelled its congregated lunches for the rest of this week. See you next time! (3/26)

NEW – The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility has begun having congregated lunches 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.

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!

Saturdays:

9-10 Petite Ballet (5+ elementary students)
10-10:45 “Mommy” and Me (3-4)
11-12 Dance Skills (13+) not participating in recital, just for fun

Recital will be April 26th at the GILA Auditorium! More info coming soon!

Please see Galena Ballet’s new Facebook Page for schedule adjustments and the exciting updates to come! Email Rachel Aultman at rachelaultman@yahoo.com. (Updated 3/21)

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)

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:
· March 24th-28th

Curt Kokrine–DHAT:
· 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 National Weather Service has released its first Spring Breakup Outlook for Alaska in 2025. It can be downloaded in PDF format here. (3/14)

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)

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 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 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 City of Galena requests competitive bids from qualified parties for the installation of new generator cooling equipment and exhaust silencers at the City Powerplant, as described in this Invitation to Bid (lTB). Bidders are invited to submit sealed bids, in single copy, for furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials and for performing the work. Bids must be received no later than 2:00PM, local time, on Tuesday April 1st, 2025. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Bids may be submitted via email to Shanda Huntington at shuntington@ci.galena.ak.us. (3/11)

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!

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. Currently we have a loan through global so there is a possibility of you assuming the loan if interested.
Call or text Naomi Winters 907-656-7293. (3/27)

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.

PRIVATELY OWNED LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS & VEHICLE RENTALS IN GALENA, ALASKA


Business	Rooms	Beds	Description	Contact Information

Alexander’s Lake BnB	4	6	4 Bedrooms with 6 beds total. Starlink Satellite w/WiFi, Dish Network.	907-656-7095 cell; 907-947-3631	Joyce & Larry
Joyce & Larry Hausmann			Firm, extra long comfortable beds. Full Kitchen and Laundry.	larry_hausmann@hotmail.com	Hausmann
			Airport pick up; Walking to School, Clinic, City Hall and Coffee Shop(Fully licensed)	Established 2013

Frankson Services	5	10	2 private homes: one 5 bedroom (Satellite TV in each room) and	907-656-7042 cell	Erica Frankson
Erica Frankson	2	2	one 2 bedroom home. Both have Wifi, WD, fully furnished kitchen.	erica_c15@hotmail.com
			3 full size Chevy Trucks to rent.	www.franksonslodging.com

Gana-A’Yoo Apartments	1	2	Duplex: 1 bedroom apartment.	907-656-1606	Sharon Nollner
Sharon Nollner			Contact Sharon Nollner regarding vehicles to rent.	galena@ganaayoo.com


Pitka’s Car Rentals			3: Ford 150 extended cab; Ford 150 standard cab; Ford 250 Flatbed	907-656-7011 cell; 656-1719 home	Terry Pitka
Terry Pitka				tpitka@hotmail.com

Shangri-la	5	7	Three Bedroom House + 2 Cabins: WiFi, Satellite TV, washer/dryer, full kitchen	907-656-4545; 378-6668 cell (Brad); 656-7100 cell (Sandy)	Sandy Scotton
Sandy Scotton			Vehicles to rent: 2 trucks, 2 Expeditions	shangrila@akscottons.com




Yukon Alaska Enterprise	4	9	2 bedroom apartment w/3 beds	907-656-1334	Shirley Cleaver
Shirley Cleaver			Truck Rentals: 2 Toyota Tundras (4×4) 4-door and a Ford Truck F-250	907-656-7210 cell
			” Located on the Banks of the Yukon River”	gal_999@yahoo.com
Piper Bravo Services LLC.			FOR RENT: 2004 Cadillac Escalade	907-371-8990	Kailey Erickson

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.