Copyright (c) 2012 The Delta Discovery, All rights reserved. http://www.deltadiscovery.com/ en-us The real news for the real people http://www.deltadiscovery.com/ http://www.deltadiscovery.com/cms_data/dfault/images/.TEMP/companylogoTEMP144x144-9481.jpg 144 58 The Delta Discovery - RSS Feed http://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/from-the-editor/walk-for-life-suicide-prevention-awareness/194.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/from-the-editor/walk-for-life-suicide-prevention-awareness/194.htmlThe 2nd Annual Walk for Life to celebrate life and to raise awareness for suicide prevention took place last Friday in Bethel. Hundreds of supporters participated in the walk, braving chilling 30 degree weather, starting from the Bethel Regional High School to the BNC Complex and back. Walkers of all ages were brought together to support each other in the fight to end suicides. “Walk 4 Life, UR...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/youth-news/girls-scouts-troop-140-donates-to-local-school/195.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/youth-news/girls-scouts-troop-140-donates-to-local-school/195.htmlBethel Girl Scout Troop 140 presented this check for $1600 to Gladys J...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/inside-bethel-news/council-votes-no-to-alcohol-for-aml-reception/196.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/inside-bethel-news/council-votes-no-to-alcohol-for-aml-reception/196.htmlA motion was passed that the City of Bethel will not solicit alcohol donations or provide alcohol for city-sponsored events for the Alaska Municipal League (AML) meeting to take place in August 2012. The City of Bethel invited the AML to hold their meeting here some years ago, said City Clerk Lori Strickler. A discussion came up during preparation for the meeting is whether to have alcohol...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/inside-bethel-news/council-postpones-voting-on-mercury-resolution/197.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/inside-bethel-news/council-postpones-voting-on-mercury-resolution/197.htmlThe City of Bethel council, during discussion of Resolution 12-12: Supporting a mercury risk assessment study, mercury transportation accountability, and mercury monitoring as conditions to permitting the proposed Donlin Gold Mine, postponed the resolution to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Resolution 12-12 states that in order to protect the health of the people of the Kuskokwim River and...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/speak-your-mind/bethel-friends-of-canines-speaks-up-at-city-council-meeting/198.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/speak-your-mind/bethel-friends-of-canines-speaks-up-at-city-council-meeting/198.htmlCommunity participation is growing for the Bethel Friends of Canines service work. Thanks to canine care supporters eight FRIENDS and one by way of a written letter of support attended and spoke up during the May 8th City Council Meeting. In a 5 minute per person “People to be heard” section of the council meeting FRIENDS addressed key issues concerning canines in Bethel. A primary goal of...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/letters-to-the-editor/to-the-citizens-of-bethel/199.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/letters-to-the-editor/to-the-citizens-of-bethel/199.htmlTo the citizens of Bethel: My concern is the shooting of dogs in neighborhoods by citizens of Bethel. This needs to stop NOW! The residents of Bethel need to realize that there is a leash law in this town and ALL dog owners need to abide by this law. Not only for the safety of the dogs but for our neighbors and children. If you are going to own a dog, then take the responsibility that comes with...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/contributors/follow-the-rules/200.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/contributors/follow-the-rules/200.htmlThis world has rules. When you butt heads with it you are creating conflict. It’s like when things are going wrong - don’t go with it. Be different, follow the rules. We complain when people try to correct us and say, “God will correct us,” so why wait until then? God will judge each one of us individually at the end for all our sins against Him. Rules are meant to be followed. I might be...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/contributors/irish-soda-bread/201.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/contributors/irish-soda-bread/201.htmlGreetings. Hope all you ladies out there had a wonderful Mothers’ Day. How about Cinco de Mayo? I thought maybe the river would break up then, but not so. The ice looks partly rotten, but it’s still hanging in there. Since we didn’t get a Mexican recipe for Cinco de Mayo, let’s go to Ireland for some soda bread. Irish Soda Bread 4 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/youth-news/local-organizations-assist-bethels-kindergarten-round-up/202.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/youth-news/local-organizations-assist-bethels-kindergarten-round-up/202.htmlOver 70 future kindergarteners and their parents took advantage of Kindergarten Round up Free Medical screenings in April. Bethel Schools are expecting at least 100 new Kindergarteners. After registering for Ayaprun and Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat the night before parents were able to bring their children to the Bethel Public Health Center where local providers were on hand for free medical...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/inside-bethel-news/bethel-clean-up-green-up/203.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/inside-bethel-news/bethel-clean-up-green-up/203.htmlIt’s that time of year when everyone needs to pitch in and pick up trash and make our town look beautiful. Clean-Up Green-Up 2012 will be from May 15-June 30. Yellow ALPAR Bags are available at the Parks & Recreation Department. The yellow bags are for cleanup projects only and may not be used as regular trash bags in homes or businesses. They are also not safe for food preparation or...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/obituaries/daisy-olrun-oct-9-1919-may-3-2012/204.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/obituaries/daisy-olrun-oct-9-1919-may-3-2012/204.htmlDaisy Olrun passed away peacefully at the MacInnes House located in Anchorage with her caretaker, Doris Scott at her side. She passed away on May 3, 2012 which is the “National Day of Prayer.” Daisy “Nuss’an” Olrun was born to Mellaar and Nussaalar on October 9, 1919 at Nash Harbor, Nunivak Island, Alaska. She was ninety-two when she passed away. Daisy was raised in Nash Harbor where...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/in-our-native-land/texting-while-driving-is-illegal-in-alaska/205.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/in-our-native-land/texting-while-driving-is-illegal-in-alaska/205.htmlLast week, thanks to legislation led by Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and Representative Bill Thomas (R-Haines), Alaska’s strong anti-texting law is officially back on the books. Last year, a number of judges questioned whether the law at the time covered texting while driving, but the new law is clear—it is illegal to text while driving in Alaska. “This is a public safety issue....Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/contributors/fatal-friendships/206.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/contributors/fatal-friendships/206.htmlAmnon was sexually attracted to his own sister. This is not something that most men wrestle with, but for some reason Amnon did. It consumed him. His attitude and his behaviors changed. People began to notice that something was eating at him. Eventually his cousin, Jonadab, asked him what was wrong. Amnon was honest, explaining that he was lust-stricken with his sister Tamar. Now if your cousin...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/sports/bethel-freestyle-wrestling-club-competes-at-state-tournament/207.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/sports/bethel-freestyle-wrestling-club-competes-at-state-tournament/207.html63 wrestlers from the Bethel Freestyle Wrestling Club competed in this year’s State tournament last weekend in Wasilla. Three different styles were wrestled, Folkstyle, Greco Roman and Freestyle. Over 850 wrestlers from around the State of Alaska participated and ranged in ages 4 yrs. old - 40 yrs. old. Folkstyle was wrestled on Thursday, and the BFWC placed 6th overall out of 26 teams. Below...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/youth-news/my-local-hero/208.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/youth-news/my-local-hero/208.htmlMy local hero is Earl Samuelson, Sr. He perseveres in anything. He is a State Trooper pilot. He’s my Ap’a and he is 53 years old. My Ap’a started training as a pilot when he was only fourteen years old. Today he rescues people when they’re stuck, lost, drowning, and much more. I interviewed him and he told me one of he favorite rescue stories. On January 31, 1995, my Ap’a Earl, rescued...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/ambulance/bethel-fire-department-calls-for-week-ending-may-10/209.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/ambulance/bethel-fire-department-calls-for-week-ending-may-10/209.html• On 05-05-12 at 10:45 p.m. medics responded to East Avenue for the report of a male whose hand was bleeding. Upon arrival, medics found a 33 year old male who had cut his hand on a lighting fixture. Medics assessed the patient, but he did not want to be transported to the hospital. Medics returned to quarters. • On 05-06-12 at 8:15 a.m. medics responded to First Avenue for the report of a...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/classifieds/for-sale/210.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/classifieds/for-sale/210.htmlFor Sale New Toyostoves Laser 73 $2100. Laser 56 $1650 Laser 30 $1275. GCI Cell 545-1616. (10/10-cnx)(ch) Jeff Sanders Sells Woodstoves. 3 Blade eco-fans $140 ppd. (907) 543-2379. (11)(5/26-cnx) Plastic sled runners available in 4 colors, any length, and many widths. We ship anywhere there is a post office or airport. 543-2379 Ask for Jeff. (26)(10/5-cnx) 2005 Buick Le Sabre. 4 door automatic,...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/cop-shop/state-of-alaska-district-court-in-bethel-may-7-12/211.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/cop-shop/state-of-alaska-district-court-in-bethel-may-7-12/211.htmlJudgments John Nagasiak, 43 4th Degree Theft $200, 2 Days Eugene G. Nicholas, 56 4th Degree Theft $200, 2 Days Peter S. Gregory, Jr., 30 2nd Degree Assault 2 Mos. Cyrus Luke Heckman, 24 Importing Alcohol – Dry Area $1500, 1 Yr. Jennifer Smart, 28 4th Degree Assault, Selling Alchol Without A 18 Mos. Prob. License 10 Days Thomas Andrew, Jr., 36 Felony Driving Under the Influence $10,000; 4 Mos....Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/begich-calls-for-faster-federal-response-to-tsunami-debris-calls-on-noaa-to-focus-on-clean-up-not-just-monitoring-asks-administration-for-45-million-for-effort/212.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/begich-calls-for-faster-federal-response-to-tsunami-debris-calls-on-noaa-to-focus-on-clean-up-not-just-monitoring-asks-administration-for-45-million-for-effort/212.htmlWith the goal of getting answers to how the federal government plans to respond to tsunami debris fouling the shorelines of Alaska and the West Coast, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today chaired a subcommittee hearing that included testimony from the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Following the hearing, Begich spoke with NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/politics/senators-introduce-legislation-to-continue-program-serving-wounded-warriors/213.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/politics/senators-introduce-legislation-to-continue-program-serving-wounded-warriors/213.htmlWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mark Begich (D-AK) today introduced legislation to extend the authorization for the U.S. Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program through 2018. Current authorization for the program expires in 2013. “The U.S. Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program is a great program that serves wounded warriors throughout the United States....Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/murkowski-ferc-policy-shows-need-for-statutory-reliability-safety-valve/214.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/murkowski-ferc-policy-shows-need-for-statutory-reliability-safety-valve/214.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following comment in response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) issuance of a policy statement on the commission’s role regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mercury and air toxics standards: "Today’s policy statement by FERC makes obvious that the commission needs clear...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/murkowski-takes-frankenfish-fight-to-senate-floor-senator-files-amendment-seeking-greater-scrutiny-of-genetically-engineered-fish/215.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/murkowski-takes-frankenfish-fight-to-senate-floor-senator-files-amendment-seeking-greater-scrutiny-of-genetically-engineered-fish/215.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Lisa Murkowski today filed an amendment to require a comprehensive analysis of the environmental and economic impacts of genetically-engineered fish by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The legislation would mean the same NOAA analysis and standards in place for federal fisheries would be required before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/fairbanks-international-airport-welcomes-summer-seasonal-airlines/216.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/fairbanks-international-airport-welcomes-summer-seasonal-airlines/216.htmlFairbanks, Alaska – The Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is pleased to announce summer seasonal airline passenger service has commenced. The seasonal carriers serving FAI include scheduled service by United, Frontier, Air North, Condor and Delta; and charter service by Japan Airlines and Korean Air. These carriers are in addition to year round service by Alaska Airlines and Era. These...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discoveryhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/biomass-preliminary-best-interest-finding-released/217.htmlhttp://www.deltadiscovery.com/story/2012/05/16/statewide/biomass-preliminary-best-interest-finding-released/217.html(Fairbanks, AK) – The Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) is seeking public comment on a Preliminary Best Interest Finding on the proposal for a negotiated 25-year timber contract with Alaska Power and Telephone Company (AP&T) to provide woody biomass for a proposed combined heat and power facility in Tok, Alaska. AP&T is studying the feasibility of displacing costly imported fuel oil...Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:00 PSTArticles from the May 16, 2012 edition of The Delta Discovery