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Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 10:00 am

BULLETINS

NEW – We’ve got live music for Winter Solstice Weekend this year in Galena! The Back Street Social Club Band from Tanana is coming to town to play the Yukon Inn late in the evening on Friday, December 20th and at the Larson Charlie Community Hall at 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 21st! So, mark those dates and listen for more details to come! (Updated 12/11)

NEW – We’ve got live music for Winter Solstice Weekend this year in Galena! The Back Street Social Club Band from Tanana is coming to town to play the Yukon Inn late in the evening on Friday, December 20th and at the Larson Charlie Community Hall at 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 21st! So, mark those dates and listen for more details to come! (11/28)

Louden Tribal Council’s next food box distribution in Galena is scheduled for early December and should occur every other month until further notice. Please contact the Louden Tribal Office at 656-1711 if you are not signed up for this program, but would like to be. The next box for brand new recipients would arrive in February. (11/21)

You’re invited to the annual Sidney Huntington School Holiday Program on Tuesday, December 10^th at 6pm. Musical performances from the pre-K through 4th graders will be happening, with additional performances from some of our older students! (11/19)

NEW – St. John Berchman’s Catholic Church will operate 4 tables at the December 14 Galena Christmas Carnival and Craft Sale.  There will be a raffle, for tremendous prizes including a smoked moose hide, $500 cash, an MS170 chainsaw, traditional crafts and clothing, and more. Winners will be selected at the end of the Craft Sale.  In addition, the church will be raising funds through the sale of baked goods.  Baked good donations are needed to make this happen.  Please bring baked goods to the SHS Gym between 1:30 and 2 pm on the 14th. Thank you. (12/9)

NEW – KIYU apologizes for any membership prizes and merchandise that hasn’t yet arrived at your homes. I’ve had some shipping boxes get lost in the mail, which have been reordered, but they’re going to be slow. There have also been a couple of other logistic issues to iron out with sponsors, but they have been and I’m mailing out more this week. We thank you all for your support, and promise to make sure everyone gets their gifts as soon as possible. (12/11)

MEETINGS

NEW – The Big River Public Broadcasting Corporation will be holding our next quarterly public meeting on Thursday, December 19th at 6:00 pm at the Galena City Council Chambers. The Zoom meeting information is here. (12/11)

NEW – Please join us for Healing Spice Night, Wednesday Dec 11^th from 6:30-7:30PM at the Louden Multipurpose Room.  This month’s featured spice is Ginger.  Bring a dish to share, and a plate and spoon.  Everyone is welcome!  For recipes containing ginger, stop by the ENHC this week.  (12/9)

NEW – There will be a Women’s Winter Solstice Gathering at the Galena Pool on Saturday, December 21st from 5 – 7 pm. There will be refreshments and light snacks. Please bring $5 and a dish to share, plus a white elephant gift if you would like to participate in the gift exchange. Contact Brooke at 907-656-1711 with questions. (11/21) 

Education Section

NEW – 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)

The latest (October 2024) monthly letter to parents and stakeholders from GCSD Superintendent Jason Johnson is available here:  Superintendent’s Corner – Galena City School District (galenaalaska.org)  (10/24)

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)

Partners in Policing

Officer Roger Spann from the Galena Police Department has offered to bring us information on local ordinances in an effort to keep us up to date, keep us safe and out of trouble! Let’s start with some good reading on protective helmets when we ride! (7/15)

• Chapter 10.08 – PROTECTIVE HELMETS

Sections:

• 10.08.010 – Requirement that operators of, and passengers on, open motorized vehicles wear protective helmets.

A. It is unlawful for any person who is under the age of eighteen (18) to operate an open motorized vehicle within the city limits, on public property or on private property which is open to public travel, unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and properly fastened protective helmet.

B. It is unlawful for any operator of an open motorized vehicle within the city limits, on public property or on private property which is open to public travel, to carry any passenger on that vehicle if the passenger is under the age of eighteen (18) unless the passenger is wearing a properly fitted and properly fastened protective helmet.

C. Violations of subsections A and B of this section are separate violations, even if the violations occur simultaneously.

(Ord. 2004-08 § 1 (part), 2004)

• 10.08.015 – Penalties.

A. Upon conviction of violating any provision of this chapter, a person shall pay a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a first offense, one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a second offense, and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for a third and subsequent offenses plus surcharges required to be imposed by Alaska Statutes 12.55.039.

B. The court shall suspend the fine in full for a first offense if the conviction is for operating an open motorized vehicle without a protective helmet, and the city department of public safety certifies to the court, either at the time of conviction or within fourteen (14) days after conviction, that the person has satisfactorily demonstrated ownership of a properly fitted protective helmet and knowledge of how to properly fasten it. Once a person has had a fine suspended under this subsection the court may not suspend any future fine imposed on that person for any violation of this chapter.

Community Info

NEW – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are considering construction of a new headquarters office building for both USFWS and BLM employees in Galena, Alaska. Pursuant to Section (102)(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the regulations implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) (§§ 1500–1508 of Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations), the USFWS and the BLM announce their intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of the USFWS/BLM Galena Joint Headquarters Project (see enclosed Figure 1 site map).
The USFWS/BLM are currently leasing office spaces in Galena that are not sufficient for the needs of USFWS and BLM employees. Pursuant to the CEQ regulations, the USFWS and BLM invite public participation in the NEPA process. This notice requests public participation in the scoping process, establishes a public comment period, and provides information on how to participate.

Please see the accompanying documents here for more information about the project. (12/11)

NEW – The Alaska Commercial Company in Galena wants you to enter to win an oversized stocking filled with toys and treats! Entry Deadline is Friday, December 20. No purchase necessary. Limit one entry per child. Winners will be drawn on Saturday, December 21^st. See customer service for official contest rules. Stocking can be seen next to the ATM.

Alaska Commercial Company is accepting non-perishable food donations during this holiday season until December 20th. Donations will benefit our local churches pantries. The donation box is inside the entrance to the AC store. Thank you in advance and Happy Holidays!

Also, the AC is hosting a Kids Coloring Contest and the prizes are as follows: 1^St Place: A $50 AC gift card; 2^nd place: A $25 AC gift card, 3^rd place: A $10 AC gift card.

The deadline to submit is: Friday, December 20^th at 6 pm. For kids 12 and under. No purchase necessary. Limit one entry per person. Winners drawn on Saturday, December 21st.

And, finally, The Alaska Commercial Company is accepting donations for the Gift of Hope benefitting the Alaska Division of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Donations are deeply appreciated. Individual gifts are $12.00 and family gifts are $10. (12/3)

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 carbon monoxide alarms. Fire extinguishers are also available! Please call Tirzah at 9076561711 or stop by the Louden Office with any questions. (Updated 8/12)

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:
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 – KIYU is seeking show plowing services! If you have the ability, please contact General Manager Dave Patty at 907-656-1488 or 907-574-0783. Thanks! (12/9)

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:

Pool Schedule

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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