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Friday, June 13th, 2025 at 1:15 pm

BULLETINS

NEW – Galena’s Edgar Nollner Health Center is experiencing issues with their phone lines being unable to place and receive calls from some cell phones. This is believed to be a carrier problem, and hopefully will be resolved quickly. In the meantime, if you are not able to reach the clinic at their main number, please call TCC’s number (907) 451-6682 and dial extension 5301.  This will transfer you to the Galena front desk during daytime hours AND route you to the on-call provider for medical emergencies after-hours. Please share this information with community members so we have the ability to respond to routine and emergency medical needs effectively. (6/11)

NEW – The Edgar Nollner Health Center will be closing at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 13^th for our annual health fair and staff picnic. Please plan your clinical needs accordingly. Thank you! (6/5)

NEW – There will be a free open swim for kids of all ages from 1:30PM- 3PM during the street fair! (6/10)

NEW – IT’S TIME TO PLAY BALL! To all the surrounding teams: you are all invited to our upcoming 2025 Men’s Fastpitch and Women’s Slowpitch Tournament – June 20^th-22^nd– In Loving Memory of: Ruth Esmailka, Eileen Pitka and Sheila Cheverie.  If your team is planning on participating in the tournament please contact Nancy Pitka at 907-656-7044 by June 18^th at 1 pm.  (6/11)

NEW – To any high school students and their parents, I want to tell you about a wonderful opportunity that can open the door to a great career. Galena Interior Learning Academy, also known as GILA, is a boarding high school where students can study aviation for free and even get their private pilot’s license by the time they finish high school. GILA also offers cosmetology, culinary arts, welding, construction, auto mechanics, and more. Room and board are completely free, and even round-trip flights to Galena each semester are covered by the school. If you know a high schooler who’s ready for a fresh start and real-world skills, check out GILA. Enrollment is open now, and you can learn more and apply online at gilaschool.org. That’s gilaschool.org. (6/2)

NEW – Please be advised, Sustainable Energy for Galena Alaska (SEGA) is performing timber harvest activities on the EOD trails that run on the west and north side of the back-dike around GILA.  Machinery will only be operating M-F 8am-5pm.  Depending on weather conditions, this activity should be completed by the beginning of July.  Please acknowledge posted warning signs and stay clear of heavy equipment.  Thank you! (5/29)

The Louden Tribe has updated the open Council Seat announcement and extended the deadline for letters of interest. The Tribe has two open Council Seats: Seat B-3 is up for re-election in 2026 and Seat C-2 is up for re-election in 2027. Letters of interest are due by 4 pm on Friday, June 13^th to the Louden Office or via email to brooke.sanderson@loudentribe.com. Please indicate in the letter if you are interested in a particular seat. Contact Brooke with questions at 907-656-1711. (Updated 5/30)

NEW – Public Media in America is once again under attack in Washington. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been targeted for defunding, not only for any new appropriations, but the White House has also requested Congress to claw back forward funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, which have already been approved.

The recession request has been officially issued from the White House, and both chambers of Congress will now vote whether to revoke that forward funding for ’26 and ’27. Now is the time to make your voice heard, more than ever. If this vote passes, Big River’s main source of funding will be lost.

VISIT www.protectmypublicmedia.org now and contact Alaska’s representatives to urge them to vote NO on this request.

While KIYU is currently in good financial shape, without CPB, the future of all public stations will be bleak.
CPB funding costs each American approximately $1.60 per year in taxes. While I do hear people’s concerns about government spending, is this the place to cut? I don’t think so.

Our communities stand to lose this and more:

● Equipment and delivery of Emergency Alert System messaging.
● Daily information source for community news and information about health, safety,
weather, and community events.
● We provide free over the air access to news from a locally owned and operated media
business
● Local voices and messaging that is from our community.
● Local and state election coverage of municipal and tribal government
● Local arts and culture programming that build community and celebrate language and
culture.

The public broadcasting system is money well spent.

Please visit Protect My Public Media and contact our representatives today. (Updated 6/4)

MEETINGS

NEW – The GCSD School Board is meeting next Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in the SHS Library/Commons area. The Work Session begins at 5:30pm. The Regular Meeting starts at 6:00pm.  Folks can also teleconference into the meeting by calling 1-888-207-9981 and entering ID code 746 504 806# when prompted. The Board Packet is available at the following website: https://www.galenaalaska.org/school-board/.  Click on “June 18, 2025 GCSD Board Meeting Packet & Agenda.” Thank you for your support of education in Galena and across Alaska! (6/12)

NEW – The Big River Public Broadcasting Corporation will be holding our Annual Meeting for 2025 on Saturday, June 21st at 9:00 am at the Larson Charlie Community Hall. We’ll have breakfast with the softball guests and talk about our broadcast facility and what the future may hold. Call 656-5498 if you have any questions. (6/12)

NEW – The Louden Tribe will hold their next council meeting on Tuesday, June 17^th, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Louden Tribal Office. Their agenda is here. (6/11)

NEW – Attention Gana-A’Yoo shareholders! The 47th Gana-A’Yoo Annual Meeting of Shareholders will take place on June 27th at 4:00 PM at the Kaltag School in Kaltag! We are holding an in-person meeting, with an option for shareholders to join virtually.

Your vote is important! Shareholders can submit their hard copy proxy or vote conveniently online at ganaayoovote.com. Submit your proxy by May 30th at 5:00 PM to be entered for eProxy and early bird prizes of up to $1,500! To be eligible for annual meeting door prizes, submit your proxy by June 24th at 5:00 PM or register to vote at the meeting on June 27th for a chance to win up to $1,000!

Interested in shaping the future of Gana-A’Yoo? We are looking for shareholders to serve on the Natural Resources and Shareholder Relations Committees. Submit your letter of interest by July 11th to info@ganaayoo.com! (5/23)

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

The City of Galena, in partnership with the State of Alaska, may have an opportunity to host a CDL class right here in Galena! If you are interested, please call the City Office at 907-656-1301 to sign up or get more information. Firm dates and times have not yet been determined for this class; the City is just gauging interest right now. A valid driver’s license is required to participate in the class. The driving test component of the class would still take place in Fairbanks. (4/15)

Galena Summer School early-bird registration is open. GCSD is excited for another summer of learning, growing, and so much fun! This is a free opportunity for all SHS students entering Pre-K through 8th grade in Fall 2025. Click this link to register your student(s) {https://forms.office.com/r/rDMPJ8iGzR} or call the school at 907-318-6608 to get their space reserved. Details below:

Dates: July 14-Aug 7
Times: Mon-Thurs weekly, 10am-3pm
Location: SHS Campus
Bus transportation and lunch will be provided (4/1)

Fishing and Hunting Information

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has begun relaying their fishing announcements for the Yukon River and its tributaries in 2025. We’ll be posting those here all summer.

NEW – Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #8 (6/13)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #7 (6/11)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #6 (6/11)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #5 (6/10)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #4 (6/6)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #3 (6/2)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #2 (5/27)

Yukon River Salmon Summer Fishery Announcement #1 (5/23)

Health Care Corner

NEW – Dr. Brent Meredith will be in Galena at the Edgar Nollner Health Center from June 23^rd to June 27^th and can do DOT physicals. If we have anybody that is needing these done please call the front desk at (907) 656-1366 to be scheduled. Thank you!

If you’re pregnant or may be pregnant, contact the Community Pregnancy Center in Anchorage for free counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and other support services at 907-337-9292. Their website is located here. (4/4)

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)

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

The Galena Community Library has reopened with summer hours 10:00 am to 2:00 pm going forward.  Come check out the new activities room! Thanks!!  (Updated 5/26)

Larry Hausmann of Galena has shared some information he’s gathered over the years about this year’s centennial of the Serum Run:

I have on video from Edgar Nollner Sr. talking about, in the spring of 1920, Edgar and his father, Alfred Redmond Nollner took a small kicker boat and looked for a new location to relocate the Village of Louden. Alfred had established a Trading Station at the “Old Village, inside Louden Slough and later moved the store and Village above the Graveyard, called Louden.  It was located on a hillside with the houses so close together that they were afraid if one house caught on fire, they all would burn, just as Ruby and Nome had done earlier.

They also had cut most of the firewood near the village and it was becoming too great a distance to gather house logs and stove wood.

At first, they stopped at Beaver Creek, but it was not suitable.  So, they settled on Henry’s Point where John Antoski had already established a roadhouse.  There was a large supply of spruce on the land where the present-day airport is located with gravel beaches.  

Later that summer, five families took their log homes apart, built a raft and loaded all their belonging on the rafts and proceeded to float down to present day, old Galena.  Some families relocated upriver to Kokrines (a mining village) and others floated down to Koyukuk, also a large mining village.   I collaborated this oral account with Madeline Solomon.  As a young girl, she was traveling upriver by boat to witness the first airplanes landing in Ruby.  She witnessed the rafts of houses floating down the Yukon.

They reassembled their homes, and Alfred had a new store built.  He called it a Trading Station.  It was also easier for the Steamboats to unload supplies for his store and supplies for the New Galena Mine located in Kala Slough across from Henry’s Point.  This was quick and easier to supply and refuel the steamboats with cord wood. 

The mine brought out a few barges of the Galena ore (lead and sliver minerals) during the summers of 1918 and 1919.  The native village was named after the mine by the village leaders.  They had hoped that Galena would become a supply point for the mine, but it never developed as a major economic source of income for the villagers. (5/22)

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)

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 has issued a request for bids for the City of Galena Gravel Materials Supply Project for a pair of 50,000 gallon above ground storage tanks. The full text of that request is here. Call Shanda Huntington at 656-1301 if you have any questions. (6/12)

Ruby Tribal Council is seeking to fill three positions currently:

Finance Director. Full time bookkeeping position, open until filled. Salary DOE. A full job description is here.
Victim Services Coordinator. Full time social work position, open until filled. Salary DOE. A full job description is here.
Carpenter. Full time construction position, open until filled. Salary DOE. A full job description is here.

Call Ruby Tribal Council at 907-468-4479 with any questions or to apply. (5/12)

The Louden Tribe is hiring multiple positions for the summer and one permanent position. All positions are based in Galena and open until filled.

• Summer Youth Supervisor – This part-time, temporary position is available from June 1st – mid-August to supervise the summer youth workers and assist with special projects at the Tribe.
• Housing & Transportation Assistant – This part-time permanent position will be required to assist with a variety of both hands on and administrative tasks for the Housing & Transportation Director.

Interested individuals can stop by the office for an application or call 907-656-1711. (4/29)

Here is an updated list of job openings with Tanana Chiefs Conference:

In Galena:

NEW – Edgar Nollner Health Center Operations Manager
NEW – Administrative Assistant I
Home Care Provider
Subregional Prevention Coordinator Trainee
Village Public Safety Officer
Lead Certified Medical Assistant
Registered Nurse
Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Support Staff/Medical Assistant (Part time and Full time)

Regionwide:

Systems of Care Family Peer Advocate
Reentry Case Manager
Reentry Clinical Lead
Community Health-Aide/Practitioner – Itinerant
Camp Counselor – Old Minto Family Recovery Camp

Visit www.tananachiefs.org/careers to find out more! (updated 4/18/25)

UPDATED – 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’s Helper, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 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 Ginger Attla at 907-656-2574 or by email at ykealfresidentmanager@gmail.com. The application is here. The Elder’s Facility provides shared housing within walking distance of the center.

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 band saw for $200 and a pair of new bicycle tires for $80. Call Freda at 656-7005. (6/13)

Joseph & Evans LLC is a licensed and bonded General Contracting company in Galena. Call them today with your summer projects! 907-987-9517. (5/22)

Raven Mechanical LLC, a new licensed, bonded and insured plumber and heating contractor, is accepting work in Galena and the surrounding area. Expertise in boiler cleanings and tune-ups and available for upcoming summer plumbing and heating projects. Contact Vance Gregory at 907-656-7074! (5/2)

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!

NEW – FOUND: On the front snowmachine trail in Galena: An Echo brand 58 volt Lithium Ion battery. Drop by the station to claim, or call 656-1488. (5/30)

Galena Pool Schedule

Summer Pool Schedule Until August 25^th 2025

Open Swim

Sunday 7-8:30 pm

Tuesday  7-8:30 pm

Thursday 7-8:30 pm

Morning Lap Swim

6-7:15 am M-W-F

Early afternoon workout w/Pam (no pool access)

1:30-2:30 pm Monday & Wednesday 

Afternoon Lap Swim

5-6:30 pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Family Swim

5:30-7:00 pm on Sunday 

**Pool Will be Closed Sunday June 22nd for Ball Tournament**

Pool Schedule is subject to change due to lifeguard availability and amount of use.

Closure and schedule change information will be posted on pool door and on KIYU Yukon Wireless.

$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

Galena Coffee Shop is closed this week, but will reopen on Monday, June 16th!

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

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Bison Bakery is back! Artisan pizza is once again for sale on Thursdays in Galena.

Chef Martin offers the following pizza options:

Pepperoni

Meat Lovers (pepperoni, ham, sausage)

Mediterranean (chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta)

Hawaii (pineapple, ham)

Messinia (artichoke, kalamata olives, garlic oil)

Supreme (pepperoni, ham, sausage, bell pepper, onion, olives)

Cheese

$25 each, payable via GCU, Venmo, Check, Cash or Card if needed.

Chef Martin can receive orders via text or phone at 907-656-7120. Please place orders as early as possible, and provide your name and preferred time for pickup when you place your order. Martin will confirm each order, but please keep in mind that he has limited time to pick up a phone on Thursdays when he making pizzas, so get those orders in early if you can. Chef Martin thanks you for your understanding. The Bison Bakery Pizza Shop is located on Gabes Drive.

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See you next year!

Keep up to date with school happenings in Galena, and link up with the event calendar.

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