Tuesday March 9th, 2010

YUKON WIRELESS

CONGRATULATIONS to The Galena Hawks, the boys beating Monroe, in overtime, 70-67 to win SECOND PLACE in the Aurora Conference Tournament Saturday, the “Lady Hawks” making it to the second level, but losing a heart-beaker to Hutchinson 53-50.

A Texas style BBQ Dinner is going to be held at 6pm on March 20th at the Two Seasons dining hall to support the Galena Senior Class. The menu will consist of the following; Beef brisket, Pulled pork, Cut-up chicken, St. Louis ribs, BBQ beans, Cole slaw, Potato salad, Mac & cheese, rolls & drink. There are only 30 seats available at $30.00 each with all proceeds going toward the Senior Class. To place your name on the reservation list call 656-1488.    

To all Galena citizens summoned for jury duty this week (Mar8-12) you DO NOT have to report the trial has been cancelled. The Galena court house apologizes for any inconvenience.

The City of Galena will hold a regular city council meeting tonight (Tue/Mar9) at 7pm in the council’s chambers. This meeting is open to the public.  

In Galena, the 40-hour Haz-Mat Class started today (Tue/Mar9) @ 8am in the New Hall.

Sidney C. Huntington School will be hosting parent teacher conferences this coming Friday (Mar12); which, is also a half day with students being released at 12:05pm and bus service will be provided. Nancy Pitka will contact all of our elementary and junior high parents to make appointments. All high school teachers will be available in the school’s gymnasium from 12:30-2:00pm to meet with the high school parents. They look forward to celebrating their students’ third quarter academic successes this coming Friday.

The Yukon River Drainage Fishery Association will host a teleconference to give fishers, Tribal Council Representatives and other stakeholders from the Alaskan portion of the Yukon River drainage the chance to learn about the pre-season projection for the 2010 Yukon River Salmon runs and discuss the best strategies for managing these runs. The conference will take place tomorrow (Wed/Mar10) at 1pm, call 1-800-315-6338 and enter the code: YUKON# (98566#).

The parent advisory committee for GILA will hold meeting tomorrow night (Wed/Mar10) at 7pm in the commons building. This meeting is open to the public.

In Galena, a VOLUNTEER MEETING for the IDITAROD will be happening tonight (Tue/Mar9) at 6pm at the Sidney C. Huntington School Library. For more information, call John or Tanya @ 656-1981.

LTC in Galena will hold council meeting tonight (Tue/Mar9) at 7pm in LTC offices.

The Galena Elementary Library will be having their annual buy-one get-one free book fair.  The book fair will start this coming Thursday (Mar11) & run through Wednesday March 17, between 9a.m. until 6p.m weekdays.  Along with the book fair, there will be a fund raiser for the community library.  They will once again be having a silent auction on book baskets as well as a Bake Sale.  Be sure to stop into the Elementary Library to check out this year’s book fair.

Do you have an interest in learning the KOYUKON ATHABASCAN language? The YK Center in Galena is seeking interested students to help plan this college credited course. This course is offered in Galena and by audio to outside communities. There is also a BEGINNING COMPUTER CLASS being offered teaching basic computer skills. For more details call Elaine or Larry @ 656-2129 or toll free @ 1-888-656-2130.

Archie’s Snack Bar in Galena:

for dine in or take out call 656-1237.

KIYU CLASSIFIEDS

Nothing to report @ this time.

2010 REGULAR RAFFLE WINNERS

(Alphabetically organized; the winning was heard on KIYU Thanksgiving Day)

*When all prizes arrive to the station, a mention will be placed on the “Yukon Wireless”. If you live outside of Galena, you will receive your prizes via the United States Postal Service. “No Mention Winners” will be contacted about your winning.

THANK YOU FOR JOINING OUR FAMILY & KEEPING US MOVING FORWARD!

NAMES                   PRIZE

Patrick Anderson                     Boot/ Glove Dryer

Karrie Pavish Anderson       Bonsai Chopper

Freda Beasley                           6 Quart Crock Pot

Lynn Betterton                         7 Piece Knife Set w/ Cutting Board

Vina Bilow                                 Euro Sealer

Shawn Bjorgen                         Bell & Howell Tri-Tek Shaver

Todd Boonstra                        1-night stay @ Sophie’s Station in Fairbanks

Buck Buchanon                        12 Cup Maxi Matic Coffee Maker

Judy Burgett                             Euro Sealer

Arnold Captain Sr.                 12 Cup Maxi Matic Coffee Maker

Linda Captain                           12 Cup Maxi Matic Coffee Maker

Cheryl Cleaver                          Infinity Razor Set & a 7 Piece Screw Driver Set

Shirley Cleaver                         2 Million Candle Spot Light

Stewart Cleaver                        Egg Genie

Agnes Dayton                          Black & Decker Coffee Express

Sarah Dayton                            Genie Food Chopper & a Bug Zapper

Becky Dendorf                         Colby DVD Player

Lavern Demoski                       Proctor Elect Kettle

Sharon Demoski                       His/ Hers Bug Zapper, a Euro Sealer & an Infinity Shaver

Valentine Demoski                  Anchorage Days Inn stay

Brian Dunkin                             Chop Genie Food Chopper & a Bug Zapper

Karina Duncan                         Egg Genie

Patricia Erickson                       Egg Genie

Stephanie Erickson                 His/ Hers Bug Zapper

Steve Erickson                          8 Piece Jumbo Steak Knife Set

Steve Erickson                          7 Piece Knife Set & a Screw Driver Set

Alyson Esmailka                      Colby DVD Player

Howard Esmailka                      Bonsai Chopper & a 7 Piece Knife Set

Alan Evans                               Colby DVD Player

Roberta Farmer                         Bonsai Chopper

Bruce Fennimore                      Bell & Howell Tri-Tek Shaver

Carrie Fennimore                      11 Piece Miracle Blade Set

Noel Frisbee                              Colby DVD Player

Alda Frank                                Euro Sealer

Rebecca Hall                             6 Quart Crock Pot

Doreen Hildebrand                 Bonsai Chopper

Steve Hoffine                            His/ Hers Bug Zapper

Deanna Holden                        Euro Sealer

Timber Holding                        8 Piece Jumbo Steak Knife Set

John Honea                               Egg Genie

Becky Huhndorf                       Bell & Howell Tri-Tek Shaver

Joee Hundorf                            Miracle 11 Piece Blade Set

Coleen Huntington                Boot/ Glove Dryer

Joyce Huntington                 Genie Food Chopper & a 7 Piece Knife Set

Marion Huntington               Infinity Razor Set

Shanda Huntington               6 Quart Crock Pot

Tom Johnson                            Days Inn stay/ Anchorage

Benedict Jones                         DVD Player

Ben Koontz                               Black & Decker Coffee Express

Robert Koyukuk                       Boot/ Glove Dryer

Ken Kriska                                Miracle 11 Blade Set

Laurie Lolnitz                            Boot/ Glove Dryer

Sheila Madros                          Euro Sealer

Marion McCarty                      2 Million Candle Spot Light

Richard Miller                           Boot/ Glove Dryer & a 7 Piece Knife Set

Veronica Miller                         Infinity Razor Set

Girlie Nickoli                              Miracle Blade 11 Piece Knife Set

Dana Nollner                             Swivel Sweeper

Jerry Nollner Jr.                        7 Piece Knife Set & a Screw Driver Set

Jerry Nollner Sr.                        BBQ Grill Stove Top

Paddy Nollner                           Drive Way Patrol Doorbell

Sharon Nollner                         His/ Hers Bug Zapper

Grandma Olin                            BBQ Grill Stove Top

Danya L. Olson                        Infinity Razor Set

Dan Patrick                                Infinity Razor Set

Maryann Patsy                         Genie Food Chopper & a Bug Zapper

Dave Pelkola                             Bell & Howell Tri- Tek Shaver

Cindy Pilot                                Remington Haircut Vacuum

Regina Pilot                               Driveway Patrol and a Bug Zapper

Sharon Pilot                              Boot/ Glove Dryer

Ed Pitka                                        6 Quart Crock Pot

Terry Pika                                  Bonsai Chopper

Chris Reitan                              2 Million Candle Spot Light

Jared Robbins                           Egg Genie

Daryl Sam                                  Boot/ Glove Dryer

Kathleen Sam                            Infinity Razor Set

Virgil Sam                                  7 Piece Knife Set & a Screw Driver Set

Elaine Settle                              12 Cup Maxie- Matic Coffee Maker

Rosie Simon                              Bonsai Chopper

Alberta Sommer                        Euro Sealer

Barb Sommer                             Euro Sealer & a Bug Zapper

Chico Sommer                           Colby DVD Player

Chris Sommer                            8 Piece Jumbo Steak Knife

Elizabeth Stickman                 Miracle Blade 11 Piece Knife Set

Joe Stickman                             Black & Decker Coffee Express

Agnes Sweetsir (Ruby)         Driveway Patrol

Dennis Sweetsir                       Drive Way Patrol Doorbell

Lilly Sweetsir                            Black & Decker Coffee Express

Ed Thurmond                            Colby DVD Player

Gary Thurmond                        Bonsai Chopper

Kate Thurmond                        12 Cup Maxi Matic Coffee Maker

Marvin Thurmond                 Drive Way Patrol Doorbell

Sylvia Thurmond                     Colby DVD Player

Ellis Wright                               Remington Vacuum Hair Cutter

Troy Wright                              Bell & Howell Tri- Tek Shaver

Martha Wright                         Genie Food Chopper & a Bug Zapper

Peggy Wilcox                           Egg Genie

• Galena no mention/will contact you!          2 Million Candle Spot Light
• Galena no mention/ will contact you!         11 Piece Miracle Blade Set
• Galena no mention/ will contact you!         Plug In Coffee Mug
• Galena no mention/ will contact you!         Genie Food Chopper & a Bug Zapper
• Galena no mention/ will contact you!         Genie Food Chopper & a Bug Zapper

2010 STUDENT RAFFLE WINNERS

NAME                     PRIZE

Ray Huntington                       Colby DVD Player

Milo Koontz                              Colby DVD Player

Kiana Korta                               Nintendo Wii

Tanaya Kriska                          Colby DVD Player

Maureen McCarty                 Colby DVD Player

Cimeon Mountain                  Colby DVD Player

Corbin Sommer                         Colby DVD Player

2010 GRAND PRIZE OUT OF TOWN

RAFFLE WINNERS

NAME                     PRIZE

Stewart Cleaver                        $250 CASH

Martha Dayton                         $150 Electric Bill Credit

Ruth Madros                            Round Trip Airfare on Frontier to Fairbanks

2010 GRAND PRIZE

GALENA RAFFLE WINNERS

NAME                     PRIZE

Paul Apelbeck                          $200 Sweetsir’s Store Credit

Joyce Frisbie                             Nintendo Wii

Sidney Hall                                $150 Crowley Credit

Tanya Korta                              $250 Electric Bill Credit

Ed Pitka                                        $500 Cash

Chris Reitan                              Cord of wood