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Monday, January 20th, 2024 at 7:00 am

BULLETINS

NEW – ENHC will be closed on Monday, January 20^th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please plan your clinical needs accordingly. Medical Emergencies can always call (907) 656-1266. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

Louden Tribal Office will also be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (1/15)

NEW – The 2025 Galena Invitational High School Basketball Tournament is scheduled to begin Thursday evening (January 23) at 4 pm, and conclude on Saturday morning. Teams from Tanana, Huslia, Nulato and Galena are lined up to play. The complete game schedule is available here. Live video streaming will be provided via Galena’s page on the NFHS Network. KIYU live coverage plans are still to be determined, due to technical problems at the SHS Gym.

MEETINGS

NEW – SEGA is hosting a community energy planning meeting on Monday, January 20th at 6:00 pm, located at the Louden Tribal Building.  This is a change from the date announced earlier. They will be emphasizing the vision and goals the advisory group has put together for the City of Galena’s sustainable future. Their Zoom Meeting link and information is here. Meeting ID: 824 9026 6156
Passcode: 047192. (Updated 1/15)

Education Section

NEW – For details about picture day, 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)

NEW – 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)

Dance classes have begun at GILA Auditorium!

Please note that the class age ranges have changed so that students can get the most out of, and have the most fun in, their dance class!

Mommy and Me ( Ages 3 – 4 ) – Saturdays 10 – 11 AM
*requires an adult to be present and actively participating

Petite Ballet ( Ages 5 – 7 ) – Saturdays 9 – 10 AM

Preteen Ballet ( Ages 8 – 12 ) – Saturdays 11 – 12 AM

Teen Dance Skills ( Ages 13 – 18 ) – Tuesdays 5 – 6 PM

Dance For Fitness ( Ages 18 + ) – Tuesdays 6 – 7 PM

If you have any questions, please email Rachel Aultman at rachelaultman@yahoo.com. (10/21)

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 – AC and Pepsi are sponsoring a taste of Super Bowl promotion. Come in to AC to enter the drawing for a $250 AC gift card, a $300 AC gift card or a Samsung crystal UHD 43 inch TV. One entry per person per day. Drawing will be on February 15th. Also, Galena AC has White Conservator Brand Top Load Washer and electric Dryer on special. (1/17)

NEW – Check your chimneys! Make sure they’re clean and safe! (1/15)

NEW – Louden Tribe has received 2025 TCC calendars and everyone is welcome to come by the office to grab one. (1/7)

NEW – The Louden Tribal Council is looking for nominations to recognize an elder and a youth at the 2025 Annual Membership Meeting in April. Please consider nominating an exceptional elder and/or youth that is a positive representative of the Louden Tribe and exemplifies our Koyukon Athabascan Values! Nomination forms are available at the Louden Tribal Office and are due by Friday, January 31st at 4 pm. You may also call in your nomination at 907-656-1711. (1/7)

NEW – 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

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 – FOR SALE: A Keurig coffee maker. Call Freda and make an offer at 907-656-7005. (1/17)

NEW – MOVING SALE: In Galena, everything must go! Furniture, Applicances and all sorts of household items. Available to view everything by appointment, starting this weekend, January 18th. Call Doug Calvin at 907-656-7021. (1/15)

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

For pool rentals, events or questions please contact Sandy Scotton at (907) 656-7100.  Please reserve at least one week in advance for rentals. For less than one week’s notice, availability may be limited.

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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