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Wiyot News July 2008 Edited by Linda C . Woodin 1000 Wiyot Drive, Loleta CA 95551 (707) 733-5055 www.wiyot.us

independence on July 2, 1776. We’d like to hear from YOU Inside this issue: The Congress reworked the Decla- If you live away from Wiyot coun- ration of Independence until a little af- Of Interest 2 try, and would like to share something ter 11 p.m., July 4, when the colonies about yourself or where you live, we’d voted for its adoption and released an Cultural News from the 3 Ground Up love to hear from you. unsigned copy to the printers. New York abstained.) Later, Philadelphia And, since it’s a two way street, celebrated the Declaration of Inde- Environment Around Us 7 we’d welcome your questions, too. pendence with public readings and bon- And, if you’d like to be more involved fires on July 8th. News and Notes from Social 9 in the Tribe and want to offer your Services John Adams, the unofficial and tire- services, please let us know. Birthdays 14 less whip of the independence move- ment, wrote his wife Abigail on July 3rd. “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the his-

tory of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding genera- tions as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of

deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized The Community Center and Tribal with pomp and parade, with shows, Mark your Office is located at 1000 Wiyot Dr., games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and Loleta, CA 95551. You can email Linda illuminations…” Calendar if you would like to submit something The vote on July 2 was the decisive • July 4th for the newsletter; [email protected] or act, but July 4 is the date on the Decla- Tribal Office call 707-733-5055 ration itself. Thomas Jefferson’s stir- ring prose, as edited by the Congress, Closed Why Independence Day is was adopted by the vote of July 4. It • July 14th Busi- Celebrated on July 4th was the day Philadelphians heard the official news of their independence ness Council Thought the Fourth of July is a be- from England. • July 19th loved date for Americans, some peo- Elders Dinner Blue ple claim that it’s not the real inde- pendence day. Lake Casino The first motion in the Continental • July 28th Congress for independence was made Business Council on June 8th. After lengthy debates, the Congress voted secretly for Page 2 Volume 07, 08 Of Interest... Economic Stimulus February 17, 2009

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...Cultural From the Ground Up From the Ground Up – News from the Cultural Department By Helene Rouvier

Summer is teasing us at Table games to help teach us the language. continued involvement in the Bluff – the rare sun filled days are And we got to be on TV! I thought all language project. treasured by people and plants alike. the presenters did an excellent job

Yet, the weeds seem not to care and had a wealth of information.” – Due to hazardous materials whether it’s foggy, windy, or cold. Joycelyn Teague Many thanks to Brandon Sauers for training, the June cultural com- mittee meeting was rescheduled the fantastic job of cleaning up the rd overgrown garden area. This sum- “It was long. It was a lot of infor- to the 23 . The July meeting will mer we will be installing slats in the mation. The speakers had a great be at 5:30 p.m. before the July th fencing as a partial windbreak; the sense of humor. It was really exhaust- 14 council meeting. We will be older kids will also be working with ing, and we had homework every planning this summer’s elders artist Lyn Risling to create a mural night. I thought school was hard! We honoring gathering, so please for the mid section of the fencing. went to the Hearst Museum – that come. Also, welcome back to Corinne Al- was really cool…but they had only ton, who will resume her work on one Wiyot thing on display…I was Pieces of the Puzzle – the permanent Heritage Center col- extremely angry, but we did get to go down into the storage area where Finding Clues at lection. there were more things.” – Corinne UC Berkeley Alton Several tribal citizens attended Only recently an Athabascan the recent Breath of Life workshop woman, married among the Wi- at University of California Berkeley. The tribe recently received a National Archives and Records yot Tribe in (BOL is a long intensive week of was taken sick. Two shamans, a language revitalization where there Administration grant to assess and set up Wiyot archives. This will man and a woman were called. are no living speakers). Linguists The man danced and sang, until served as mentors – for the Wiyot, include hiring an archive consult- ant, help purchase equipment and he saw in supernatural vision the they were Bill Weigel, Lisa Cona- cause of the disease. At the than, and Heather Todd. Video foot- software, and fund staff time to catalogue and digitize our existing woman’s old home, he said, her age of the events can be found at enemies had “poisoned” her – archives. http://www.ktvu.com/video/1660460 bewitched her, for on a high 1/index.html. Wiyot participants rock far off somewhere stood produced a language CD which will We have received several ap- many upright horns. Then the be used in teaching and to those in- plications for the language position woman doctor blew and brushed terested in language learning. currently filled by interim director and sucked the sufferer, until at “I thought it was well worth the trip Joycelyn Teague. We will be inter- last she displayed a large black to go down...We participated and Mi- viewing candidates this summer. spider, its legs curved upward chelle (Hernandez) gave the greeting Kudos to Joycelyn for volunteering like the circle of horns on the (from the Wiyot Tribe)…Gail made her time over the past months. It distant rock. The cause of sick- copious notes…I thought the mentors has been a pleasure working with ness being removed, the woman did a really good job…we got a lot of her and I look forward to her recovered. The two doctors re- wonderful ideas about the lessons and ceived twenty dollars in gold and Page 4 Volume 07, 08 Cultural from the Ground up... (continued from page 3) guage). ciety was conspicuous. Individuals were prominent and influential for Šepola, or “prairie,” is given as upstream form erlerw their birth and their wealth, rather a horse in payment. These than for bravery or because they were all people who worked for but must have been close by, as the edge of the heavily tim- were born to political power. In addi- wages, whose children attended tion they carried to an extreme strong district school, and who went bered redwood belt is little more than two miles from the tendencies to localization and frac- weekly to the city of Eureka to tionation, together with personal sen- trade. [Shamans of the California shore at this point, and the name of the place precludes sitiveness and family litigiousness…It Indians, A.L. Kroeber papers, is obvious that these nationalities BANC FILM 2049, The Bancroft its having lain in the forest. were all either coastal or riverine.” Library, University of California, The Yurok also speak loosely of the village where the Wi- Berkeley] yot held the jumping-dance as Kroeber was involved in being at the mouth of the Mad Indian land claims through the Bu- The Bancroft Library at UC River, and a Wiyot described Berkeley holds both originals and reau of Indian Affairs. From his the place as about half a mile records I copied pertinent file microfilm copies of the A.L. Kroe- from the ocean. While this is ber Papers, providing clues from cards on older Indian people no doubt an underestimate, it whose “Indian ancestors resided in one of the earliest and most prolific is possible that both erlerw ethnographers on the North Coast. Humboldt County, California, on and šepola should be placed June 1, 1852.” These included Although Kroeber worked most somewhat closer to the beach closely with the Yurok people, he James Hagen (Chic-o-wah Tribe than shown on the map. In near Eureka?), Maggie Roberts also studied and conversed with any event šepola must have Wiyot people, and the Bancroft (Wiyot Mad River Tribe), Ed been not far from the county Coonskin ( Band), Jessie contains unpublished letters, data, bridge across Mad river, so and reports of these interactions. Carroll (Eel River Band), Jim Brock that the Wiyot name for this (Lower Mad River-Eel River Since the Bancroft was closing for crossing, katšewinatš…may Tribe), six months for moving, I spend a refer to the village. All ac- few days in May copying pertinent counts are also unanimous records from the microfilm. I had that the place lay on the north to be selective – there are 185 mi- side of the river and was of crofilm reels with references to unusual importance, as indeed Wiyot scattered throughout, span- is attested by its being the ning a period from 1869-1972. seat of the jumping dance. It was comprised of two sweat- Although unable to find substan- houses and 10, or 15, houses. tiating records for a NAGPRA claim, I did discover many other The political structure of the intriguing pieces of the larger puzzle Wiyot and other North Coast of Wiyot history. In his draft of the tribes was also described by “Geography of the Wiyot,” Kroe- Kroeber as follows: “Towns pre- ber describes Wiyot villages on the vailed rather than bands. Strictly po- Mad River (note: keep in mind that litical organization was of the loosest Kroeber had a bad “ear” for lan- and vaguest. But stratification of so-

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Minnie Pete (Mad River Band), Ike Duncan (Eel River Tribe), Frank Brown (Wiyot Mad River Tribe), Henry Bartow (Mad River/Eel River Tribe), Nettie Rossig (Mad River Tribe). Unfortunately, my time was limited and the copies were sometimes difficult to read. Once the Bancroft reopens, I will either spend more time going through the materials or order the tribes’s own microfilm reels. All these copies will reside in Wiyot

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Wiyot Language Poster with Salutations

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continued from page 4 The Unplug Environment Day is an invitation to all people Around to show our Us... love and respect for Mothe Earth by challenging Local Wildlife-Table Bluff Reservation By Tim Nelson Have you always been inter- consisting of worms, insects, grains, yellowish appearance; Flight call ested in the local wildlife species berries, and even bits of carrion. sounds like “potato chip”; Diet located right on Table Bluff Reser- 3. White-crowned sparrow: Small consists of weed seeds and tree vation? You will be surprised to bird with pink-yellowish colored bill buds. know that there are as many as 50 and distinctive white stripes on different species that occur in the crown (head) that they often raise in varying habitats surrounding Table 6. Swallows (barn & tree): a slight crest; Juveniles are drab Small, very elegant birds with Bluff. From upland ranges, all the brown in color during their first win- way down to the wildlife refuge long deeply forked tails and ter but have fairly well defined dark broad wings with wingtips ex- and mudflats of , crown-stripes; Often found in large tribal members of and visitors to tending to the tail; Barn swallows flocks in brushy to weedy areas have a dark blue sheen on the Table Bluff Reservation can be rather than the woods; Diet generally witness to some very exciting wild- back and on the head with a consists of seeds, buds, grass, and cinnamon colored chest and life species. Here is a list of the top fruit. ten bird species one would notice throat (genetically variable); just standing outside the TBR com- Tree swallows have a blue-green munity center . 4. Northern harrier: Smaller raptor back and head with a white col- ored chest and throat; Note the The Top 10 with an owl like face; Juveniles are redder on chest, adult females are depth of white on the rump patch 1. House Sparrow: Small bird rust primarily brown with a speckled of the tree swallow as more white to brown in color with a distinctive chest, and adult males are blue-gray (almost complete) indicates an- black throat patch and chest; Ju- with a white chest; Distinguishing other species (Violet-green swal- veniles are a drab brown with faint characteristic for the species is a low); Habitat includes open resemblances of a dark throat and white-rump patch while in flight; fields, along banks, and in urban chest; Habitats are mainly in urban Also known as the marsh hawk for areas; Barn swallows nest in areas around human habitation the species’ habitat preference; mud cups under eaves of build- where they occur in small flocks; Hunts primarily by hovering low ings while tree swallows nest in Diet is primarily grain but since then pouncing on prey (small birds trees, birdhouses, or cliff crevices encounters with humans are fre- and mammals) quent, their diet, unfortunately, also includes trash from humans. 2. European starling: Small bird 5. American goldfinch: Small mi- with distinctive spotting all over grant bird that has a very distinctive body; Usually occurs in large yellow color during breeding season flocks, has colorful purplish head, (Mar-Oct); Adult breeding males are green sheen, and yellow bill during mainly yellow with black wings and breeding season (Dec-Aug); Pre- a black forehead while adult breed- fers a wide variety of habitats as ing females have a drab yellow ap- this species is the most intrusive pearance without the black forehead invasive avian species in North patch; Adult nonbreeding individuals America; Omnivorous diet ; are a similar drab brown color but the males are marked by a slightly Wiyot News Page 7 ... Environment Around Us Diet consists mainly of insects takes while in flight; Usually seen Helpful Gardening caught in flight but tree swallows soaring on thermal uplifts and Guide also eat fruit winds, this avian species has a su- By Tim Nelson perb sense of smell as it can detect decaying carrion (meat) from a mile 7. Common raven & American away!; Prefers a wide range of habi- The environmental depart- crow: Many confuse these very tats as diet is comprised of dead, ment has been busy starting and large, uniform black birds as they decaying carrion planting fruits and vegetables in can appear very similar at times; The the community garden. The four main distinguishing characters selections include, and are not to consider when identifying include: 10. Brewer’s blackbird: Similar to limited to, walla walla onion, bill size (larger and thicker on com- the red-winged blackbird but it is carrot, radish, lettuce (3 kinds), mon raven), tail color and size uniformly black to a shiny purple- chard, kale, cauliflower, cab- (shiny black and longer (common green sheen (males-breeding sea- bage, broccoli, cucumber, raven) vs. black-brown and shorter son) with bright yellow eyes; Pre- squash, zucchini, bush bean, (American crow)), body size fers agricultural lands to urban sub- pumpkin, potato (red and (common raven 24” vs. American urbs and can be spotted along the white), strawberry, tomato, bell crow 17” in length) and vocal calls shoulders of highways; Diet in- pepper, jalapeno, and, new this (deep, long, hoarse krahhh (common cludes insects, seeds, berries, and year, an herbal garden with raven) vs. the familiar hoarse carrr waste grain. oregano, rosemary, parsley, (American crow)); Also important to thyme, dill, sage, and much note is that while common ravens are Other Notable Species more. Come on down, walk often seen soaring on the wind, around the community garden, American crows never exhibit this Mammals and, if you want, lend a helping behavior; Habitat ranges from pri- Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hand to a program assisting the marily mountainous regions hemionus) (common raven) to more urban set- entire Wiyot community. tings (American crow); Diet includes Long-tailed If you are interested in as- carrion, insects and food waste, ce- weasel sisting in the garden, need more real grains, corn, berries, fruit and (Mustela fre- information regarding planting small animals. nata) schedules and techniques, or are inquiring about extra starts Striped skunk (Mephitis me- that we may have, please call 8. American robin: Species has a phitis) (707-733-5055) or visit the En- very distinctive rusty color on vironmental Department. breast; Usually found in small to Raccoon (Procyon lotor) medium sized groups on lawns or Virginia Opposum (Didelphis vir- meadows; Prefers grasslands but is giniana) found in forests to tundra; Diet Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoar- mainly consists of invertebrates, genteus) fruits, and berries.

9. Turkey vulture: Large bird with a distinctive red head; Is distinguished by the V-shaped form it Page 8 Volume 07, 08 Environment Around Us...

The Buzz About West Nile Virus Just this past month in San Mateo Last year alone, the United Though the risk of exposure County, just south of San Francisco, States had a known 3630 West Nile to West Nile virus is potentially West Nile virus reared its ugly head virus cases with 3% ending in fatali- small, it is very important for again as a deceased bird was found ties. Young children and the elderly one to be educated in the po- infected with the disease. This are most at risk but with proper tential risks that a small mos- comes just one year after the dis- prevention, one is very capable of quito can possess. Therefore, ease was first found in a deceased avoiding exposure to West Nile. proper prevention measures gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus), leav- Diseases erupting from infection should be aimed at deterring ing residents and local officials pan- in- clude mosquitoes from your dwelling icked and concerned. There is con- West Nile and avoiding sites with high tinued debate over how the disease encephali- mosquito infestation. To pro- has spread to the west coast in the tis tect yourself from mosquito short time period since its first arri- bites, wear long pants and a val in the United States. Now, we all long T-shirt, install, replace or find ourselves preventing the spread repair window screens, place of a disease that mosquito nets over infant carri- many thought ers, consider staying inside dur- would never reach (inflammation of the brain), West ing dawn, dusk, and in the early our neck of the Nile meningitis and “neuroinvasive evening when mosquito bites woods. disease” (inflammation of the mem- are the highest, and if need be, brane around the brain and spinal following the manufac-

cord) and West Nile fever with flu- turer’s directions, apply in- Scien- tists like symptoms and a rash lasting for sect repellent to skin and believe that West a several days to weeks. Currently, clothes. In order to prevent Nile virus was found in the United no vaccine has been discovered or mosquitoes from gathering, States in “overwintering” mosqui- developed but several groups are make sure to empty any con- toes in New York City in 1999. Oc- actively working towards this goal. tainer holding water (e.g. flower curring primarily in Africa, West pots, buckets, pet food dishes)

Asia, and the Middle East, the virus at least once or twice a week, has spread across the Western (Submitted by Tim Nelson) check for clogged rain gutters Hemisphere and is now permanently and clean them out, and clean established. It is known that West any trash containers around or Nile virus is transmitted from an in- under any brush or your house. fected mosquito to a variety of dif- ferent species including humans, dogs, cats, birds, horses, squirrels, and other mammals with the highest occurrence during the late summer or early fall.

Page 9 Wiyot News ...News and Notes from Social Services

Sierra Service Project Back Summer 2008

The Sierra Service Pro- youth program is centered possible. In order to be eligible ject, whose volunteers painted around youth groups, and a for consideration you must be a a great many houses at Table young person must be part of a Wiyot Citizen and own a home at Bluff Reservation in 2001 is group to attend. SSP believes or near Table Bluff Reservation. coming back! For those that that young people develop a Time and money are limited so don’t know who they are the strong and deep understanding not everyone that applies will be Sierra Service Project is a of God's gifts and God's grace accepted and not all home pro- non-profit organization provid- through the direct experience of jects will be granted. ing life-changing experiences being in service to others. through acts of service repair- What does all this mean ing homes in Native American for Wiyot citizens? It means and urban communities and that for those that live on or in building homes in Hondu- close proximity (less than 25 ras. Each summer, approxi- miles) to Table Bluff Reserva- mately 1,500 teenagers, 250 tion have the opportunity to put adult volunteers and over 40 in a wish list of minor home re- paid summer staff live, wor- pairs that are needed and the ship and work together on six Sierra Service Project may be different project sites. To- able to grant some of those gether, their work results in wishes. Sierra Service Project over 130 safer, drier and more will do a variety of general comfortable homes. The Wi- home repair work on houses on yot Tribe has been selected the reservation and also on as one of their project sites some tribal residences in the this summer. off-reservation towns. Because Begun in 1975, Sierra of the high winds and wet win- Service Project was inspired ters, there is a big need for by and modeled after Appala- weatherization work on many chian Service Project. Origi- homes and for repairs of water- nally founded by several damaged walls and floors. We United Methodist Church min- also expect to do some painting isters, SSP is now an inde- and roof repairs. pendent non-profit organiza- If you are interested in having tion. We maintain a close af- some of your home repairs filiation with the United Meth- completed please complete the odist Church, and we also form (available at the Tribal of- draw participants from a num- fice and inserted into this news- ber of other denomina- letter) and return it to the Tribal tions. SSP's "traditional" office as soon as Page 10 Volume 07, 08 News and Notes from Social Services…

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Health Information You can Use to Your Benefit

Mother nature had shoeless knee osteoarthritis. how you will look after walking cavemen in mind when she de- for a few weeks. Your waistline signed your feet. will thank you and you’ll have a

Researchers in Rheumatology more toned look. at Rush Medical College say going According to exercise tables, barefoot is still a good idea, espe- it could seem as if as few as a cially when you’re walking on the hundred calories won’t count for beach, anywhere you won’t step much when it comes to losing on something sharp or around the The same team of researchers previ- weight. The better part of exer- ously showed that walking barefoot house. cising is that your body will con- significantly decreased the load on The doctors studied people tinue to burn more calories for a the knees and hips compared with with knee arthritis to determine time after your session is over. how various kinds of shoes af- wearing walking shoes. As you exercise more, par- fected the load on their knees. Some shoe companies have taken ticularly if you add some weights Participants walked barefoot or these studies very seriously. Nike to your exercise routine, you wore a Danski clog,, a Brooks Ad- now has a line of running shoes will build more muscle. Muscle diction stability shoe, a Puma H- called Nike Free that are designed burns more calories than the fat Street (a flat flexible walking shoe) to have the same feel and knee load you are losing, so you will burn or FLIP- FLOPS. as running barefoot. more calories 24 hours a day. The stability shoes showed Going shoeless or on stock- Doctors at the Mayo Clinic a 16 percent higher load on ing feet is still a good choice say exercise will improve your the knees than walking bare- whenever or where ever it is mood and calm you down when foot. The Puma walking shoes appropriate. you are stressed. It promotes and the flip-flops produced lower better sleep and a better sex life. knee loads, which were compara- Exercise helps to manage or ble to walking barefoot. prevent chronic diseases, such as Shoes that allowed the heart disease, osteoporosis, high natural foot motion and flexi- All through the winter you blood pressure and breathing bility appeared to be more promised yourself that when warm problems. Doctors at Duke beneficial in terms of knee weather came, you would start University says walking is loading. walking. Well. It’s here. the magic pill for better

Najia Shakoor, who led the Being, busy doesn’t cut it now. health. study, says shoes have always been All you have to do is put your shoes And it’s fun designed for foot comfort. Little on and walk out the door. Just start and free, so attention has been directed to the with a 15 minute walk. Once you get out there! effect shoes may have on the do. You’ll enjoy it so much that ex- knees, especially osteoarthritic tending the time, little by little, will knees. Knee loads play an impor- be a pleasure. tant role in the progression of Another thing you will enjoy is Page 12 Volume 07, 08 News and Notes from Social Services...

Some Local Graduates Cyrus William Betzold

Graduates

Cyrus is a member of the Wiyot Tribe. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon and just graduated from Rey-

nolds High School. He will be con-

tinuing his schooling at the Portland

Art Institute, which is a higher level art school, located in the heart of down town. The picture below is Danielle Smalling Michelle Hernandez Tyler Miller Cyrus and The Mayor of Portland: Tom Potter. Cyrus put his artwork on display in the Mayor’s office. On July 20th 2008 Cyrus will be turning 18 and is very excited to begin his future! th Happy 18 Birthday from all of us, we love you! (Submitted by Tieira

Prater)

Jessica Voight-Buckley Madison Ayala

Kristen Heinemann-Fowler Bishop Silk

There is so much to learn. You all have just taken a giant step, achieved another goal and are on your way to another phase in your life…..

Best of Luck Mauricio Johnson Orlando Johnson Page 13 Wiyot News ...News and Notes from Social Services

Congratulations to all Graduates!!!

Madison Ayala grade in the fall. Graduated from College of the Redwoods, Eureka, Cali- Bishop Silk fornia May 2008. She plans to attend Graduated from 8th grade at Loleta Elementary Humboldt State University in the Fall. School. Mr. Silk transferred to Loleta Elementary th Jessica Buckley school for his 8 grade year from Hupa. He re- ceived an award for most improved student. Graduated from East High, in Fortuna, Bishop plans to continue his education at Fortuna California June 2008. Jessica was named Valedictorian of her class. She received the Presidential Physical Fitness Union high school. Award, and the Presidents Awards Program Outstanding Danielle Smalling academic excellence. Ms. Buckley also received a schol- Graduated from Fortuna Union high school. arship from United Indian Health Services and the Chris Danielle was an honor roll student throughout McGinnis Memorial Scholarship. She plans to attend her senior year. She received the H.D. “Timm” Butte College in the fall. Williams Memorial Scholarship as well as the Jesse and Jason Davis Graduated from Winsler Willard & Donna Mullan Scholarship Awards. Children’s Center June 2008. This is a great accomplish- Danielle plans to attend College of the Redwoods ment for the twins as they were born premature and as in the fall to major in business and early child- such were developmentally delayed by a year. Due to hood education. Danielle hopes to open her their hard work the twins are now caught up to grade own licensed daycare facility one day. level and plan to attend Alice Barney elementary in the Tyler Miller fall. Congratulations Jesse and Jason! Graduated from Loleta Preschool in June 2008. Kirsten Heinemann-Fowler Tyler has mastered his ABCs and numbers and is Graduated from Vista Nueva high school in Sacramento, ready to start kindergarten at Loleta Elementary California May 2008. Kirsten maintained a 4.0 GPA her in the Fall. senior year. She plans to attend American River College in the fall to study early childhood development. She is interested in becoming a pre-school teacher. Joycelyn Hernandez Graduated from home school preschool in Michelle Hernandez Loleta, California June of 2008. Joycelyn worked Graduated from Alder Grove charter school in Eureka, really hard on her ABC’s and has mastered her California June 2008. Michelle was named Valedictorian numbers, is working on social skills in school and of her class. She graduated with a 4.12 GPA. She plans at the Boys & Girls Club of Wiyot Country. to attend Humboldt State University in the fall. Her ma- jor will be theater and Native American Studies. Mauricio Sanchez Johnson Graduated from Kindergarten with a 4.0 GPA. Orlando Cervantes Johnson He is reading and writing and participating in the Graduated from Kindergarten at Loleta Elementary Boys & Girls Club of Wiyot Country. He is an school. He is an active club participant at the Boys & excellent citizen and exhibits great social behav- st Girls Club of Wiyot Country. Orlando is ready for 1 ior. Page 14 Volume 07, 08

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Robert Albonico Shelia Alcantar Mataya Amen-Sherman In light of being resource- Trenton Anderson Taryn Antal Kelly Anthony ful and conserving our pre- Gregory Atkins Madison Ayala Dustin Bainbridge cious natural resources, we Johnetta Barnett Cyrus Betzold George Buckley would like to be open to re- Johnny Christensen Jeffrey Clayton Jason Cox ceiving the Wiyot Tribe Michael Cunningham Leslie Detrick Kaye Deyarmie Newsletter by EMAIL. Nancy Deyarmie Alana DiMarzo Mariena DiMarzo On the back of the news- James Espinoza Carol Ann Evenson Jason Evenson letter you are reading now, Linda Fiester Monique Grado Raymond Gustafson there is a change of address Ayden Guyer Eric Hefte Harold Henry form which has been updated Leslie Henry Matthew Hernandez Kylie James to include an email address. Pamela James Ramona James Cole Johnson If you’d like to help in Jeremiah Johnson Sinoe Johnson Christina Jones saving a tree, just fill out the Chazz Kangas Brooke Keisner Dorene Kolb form and be sure to include Linda Lange Kerry Lauth Catalina Lopez your email address and mail William Mager Tabatha McMahon Lisa Mendoza it back to us or EMAIL your Debra Nicholson Dennis Palmer Janie Raymer Address to me…. Tasheena Reyes Louie Robledo Kylie Roper [email protected] Rex Russell Robin Shelledy Frederick Sundquist Jr. Taylor Tompkins Theodore Tompkins Hazel Vargus Shane Weekly Marilyn Wilson

Joseph and Michelle Jones Has a new addition to their family BROOKE ELIZABETH JONES Born May 27, 2008 5 pounds 11 oz. 19 inches Congratulations!!!

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Business Council Change of Address Request Form

This is to confirm that my new mailing address is as follows:

Name: ______

Address: ______City ______State______ZIP______EMAIL______

Telephone # ______Tribal # ______

Previous Names Used: ______

Spouse and/or children who will be affected: (list legal name and date of birth)

Signature______

PRSRT STD Wiyot Tribe US POSTAGE PAID 1000 Wiyot Dr. LOLETA, CA 95551 Loleta, CA 95551 PERMIT NO. 2

Phone: 707-733-5055 Fax: 707-733-5601 Email: [email protected]