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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBE | WWW.PGST.NSN.US | 360-297-2646 | MAY 2017 New Tribal Elders Honored at Hawaiian-Themed Celebration

New elders pose with their Pendleton blankets during the honoring on March 31. See page 6 of the paper for the Elders Honoring Yearbook.

Tribal elders enjoyed Hawaiian-themed festivities at this year’s El- man, and Donald C. Whisler. ders Honoring, held on March 31st. See page 6 of this paper for our Elders Honoring Yearbook. Twenty-six tribal members became elders in the past year by reach- ing the age of 55. Each was recognized at the event and received Tribal Elders qualify for special servies provided by the Tribe, in- a Pendleton blanket, the customary gift to new elders. cluding:

Special recognition was also given to Gerald “Jake” Jones for his • Senior lunches, which are served Monday thru Friday starting lifelong achievements and contributions to the Tribe through his at noon. While the lunches are open to all every day, except leadership and art. This includes the new welcoming pole that was Wednesday, elders eat free every day. recently installed at The Point Casino & Hotel. • Home visits to arrange chores, check on health status, and pro- Rose Purser and Aaron Purser were recognized as the oldest El- vide referrals to other services. ders in attendance. • An allotment of firewood, which is provided to every elder New elders who were honored included Lisa Lynne Brandt, Carrie home on the reservation. Ann Callihoo, Robert Irvin Carpenter Jr., Carolyn Charles, Den- nis Dean Decoteau, Lori Ann Fisher, Marion Francis Ives, Cyn- • Scheduled monthly activities, including group trips, dinners, this E. Jackson, Mrs. Yvette E. Jones, Jack Lee Knox, Ms. Thelma and other fun activities. Check out the weekly memo for more Marie Lawrence, Cathrine J. Meyer, Dennis Michael O'Connor, details. Marc Jon Plankenhorn, Barbara Lee Pollock, Janet Lynn Reyn- olds, Theodore Wayne Seachord, Melissa Maria Shelden, Carol For more information on Elders Services, contact 360-297-9627. Ann Toppan, James Anthony Trevathan, Linda Marie Turman, Cheryl Lee Wan, Randolph Loren Wellman, Rudolph Scott Well- PAGE 2 | MAY 2017 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

A Letter from Chief Sam White: Recognizing New Graduate Officer Michael Miulli Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe well-attended ceremony in recent history. 31912 Little Boston Road NE Native families from all over the country Kingston, WA 98346 came to support their graduates. Telephone: 360-297-2646 Fax: 360-297-7097 Website: www.pgst.nsn.us Email: [email protected] "I could not be happier with Officer Miulli's accomplishments and look Tribal Council forward to seeing him serve this • Jeromy Sullivan, Chairman community with his proven character and ethics." • Chris Tom, Vice Chairman • Renee Veregge, Councilman • Lena Tunkara, Councilman Officer Miulli returned to work on April 21. • Talia DeCoteau, Councilman I hope you'll take time to congratulate him • Kyle Carpenter, Councilman on his accomplishments. Officer Miulli is one of our new officers who is also on con- Entity Directors tract to serve the Port Gamble S’Klallam • Kelly Sullivan, Executive Director Tribe for the next three years. Officer Miulli • Betty Decoteau, CFO displayed specific skills in firearms, leader- • Dallas DeGuire, Administrative Director ship and training so I have chosen him to of Tribal Government Officer Michael Miulli and Chief Sam White become our new firearms instructor so we at Miulli's IPA graduation ceremony. • Kara Wright, Administrative Director will be sending him to Firearms Instructor of Tribal Services school within the next year. On April 8, 2017, Officer Michael Miulli • Chris Placentia, Executive Director, graduated from the Bureau of Indian Af- Noo-Kayet I could not be happier with Officer Miulli’s fairs Basic Indian Police Academy (IPA). accomplishments and look forward to see- • Leo Culloo, General Manager, The Point Casino ing him serve this community with his prov- Officer Miulli conducted himself with integ- en character and ethics. • Nic'cola Armstrong, Director, Tribal rity and professionalism while in attendance Gaming Agency and showed an outstanding work ethic. Sincerely, • Joan Garrow, PGS Foundation Chief Samuel White Executive Director Officer Miulli’s hard work and leadership • Margaret Tom, Port Gamble skills where rewarded during his gradua- S'Klallam Housing Authority tion ceremony. Officer Miulli received the Executive Director highest honor with the “Academy Director’s Leadership Award” from IPA Academy Di- PGST Vision Statement rector Steven Juneau. In addition, he re- Our vision is to achieve the full potential of ceived the “Firearms Award” for perform- the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal sovereign ing the best in his class in this area as well as nation to be self-sufficient, proud, strong, the “Drivers Award” and “Platoon Leader healthy, educated and respected. Award." PGST Mission Statement The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam It was an outstanding experience to wit- Tribe is to exercise sovereignty and ensure ness this graduation ceremony and see our self-determination and self-sufficiency Officer represent himself, his family, the through visionary leadership. We will Port Gamble S’Klallam Police Department, ensure the health, welfare and economic and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe in such success of a vibrant community through an honorable way. Officer Miulli’s wife re- education, economic development, preservation and protection of the rich ceived the honor of pinning his badge on culture, traditions, language, homelands him during the ceremony. and natural resources of our Tribe.

There were several Washington State Tribes represented in this IPA including Yakama Nation, Skokomish, Neah Bay, Quinault, Chehalis and Snoqualmie Tribes. The IPA was instructed by all Native American Of- ficers / Instructors. Native Culture and the Officer Michael Miulli's wife pins on his badge during the IPA graduation ceremony. path of the warrior was a core aspect of the curriculum at the IPA, it was so refreshing to see. The IPA graduated 36 Officers—the highest number of officers and the most PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | MAY 2017 | PAGE 3

A Call to Update Your Contact Information Accurate tribal government files ensure timely receipt of important notices

We're updating our records! The Port Gamble S'Klallam government office is asking for tribal members to update their contact in- formation. Doing this will ensure that any letters or notices will get to you in a timely manner. Many people often miss out on im- portant things due to the Tribe not having the correct address or phone number on file.

Everyone is being asked to complete the form below and return it to the Enrollment Clerk's office as soon as possible. This is true even if you're fairly certain the Tribe has your correct contact information on file.

You can physically deliver the form below (feel free to tear out this page of the paper) or you can email [email protected]. Any questions? Please call 360-297-6217.

And remember: if you ever move or change your address, please notify the Enrollment Clerk's office!

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Contact Sharon Purser, at the Tribal Clinic & Health Port Gamble S’Klallam Business Tribal Center, 31912 Little Boston Road, Kingston, Washington Natural Community News (360) 297-6276 or Resources [email protected] PAGE 4 | MAY 2017 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

Port Gamble S'Klallam Natural Resources co-hosts 2017 Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit

of the tribes in attendance at the Summit to “experience the rich heritage and diversity of Salish people in a night of cultural shar- ing.” After a traditional dinner of salmon and shellfish and per- Attendees to the formances by the S’Klallam Singers, Sacred Water Canoe Family, Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit and Suquamish Song & Dance Group, there was an open mic so perform traditional anyone could share their tribe’s or family’s songs or stories. songs during Cultural Night. In the weeks leading up to the event, Shallee solicited the help of other PGST members to create 400 cedar roses, which were gifted to everyone who registered for the conference. “It was our way of giving them a piece of our home that they could bring back to In late March, Port Gamble S’Klallam and Suquamish representa- theirs,” said Shallee. tives welcomed tribal leaders and natural resource technical staff from around the country to the 2017 Tribal Environmental Lead- In recognition of her hard work on the conference and as an ers Summit. The event was held at the Suquamish Clearwater Ca- RTOC representative, Shallee was honored with the Award of sino Resort. This was the first time the conference was hosted not Excellence. Recipients are nominated by their peers and selected only in Kitsap County, but in any of the states represented by the by a vote. EPA’s Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC), which includes Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Idaho. In the end, Shallee hopes the conference helped attendees connect with others and think about new ways to accomplish their sustain- Over the course of 3-day summit, attendees could choose from ability goals. a host of lectures from natural resources experts and tribal lead- ers. Each day also included group break-out sessions that fea- “A lot of times we have people who work for natural resources tured topics such as climate change, fish consumption rate, and departments for a long time and, sometimes, we can get stuck in emergency response. The conference aimed to have “our Region’s the idea of ‘this is how we do things,” said Shallee. “But then you Tribes and Villages coming together in unity and the Traditional go to conferences like this, learn how other tribes do things, and Life Ways to be successful steward of our planet, and leaders in learn from federal agencies how to better protect the environ- our changing political and environmental landscape." ment. You come away with ideas on how to do your job better, how to make your tribe better. That benefits everyone.” Shallee Baker, Tribal Outreach and Education Coordinator for PGST’s Natural Resources Department, is RTOC’s Western Wash- ington Representative and played a key role in planning this year’s event. For her, the importance of the conference came down to “tribes being able to work together, alongside the EPA and other federal agencies, to express environmental concerns while sharing what we’re doing within our own tribe.”

“PGST and Suquamish hosting this (summit) is a big deal,” said Roma Call, who heads PGST’s Environmental Program. “The event helps us to look at issues of concern for all tribes and to work with the EPA on resolving those issues. This is consistent with natural resources goals because it focuses on protecting the Tribe's resources for future generations and helping to ensure the Tribe's ability to continue practicing its treaty rights.”

Shallee’s work in making this year’s conference a success included planning a Cultural Night on the second night of the event. This A tribal elder in traditional ceremonial dress before special evening provided an opportunity for the representatives performing at Cultural Night.

Know someone who makes the PGST community a better place? Our Hands Are Up to You: Nominate them for a "Our Hands are Up to You" award by Dennis Jones emailing [email protected].

Time and time again Dennis is called at the spur of the moment Dennis coaches both baseball and basketball. He and Kay do so to bring our tribal members to treatment centers, as far away as much. We got a new canoe this last year to go on the journey. Spokane even. He has to pick them up as well after he makes ar- Dennis did his part to make this happen. He also teaches drum rangements to get them there. Not only that, he goes out of his and paddle makking at Wellness. Without Dennis, none of this way any hour of the day or night to bring people to their jail time could happen. We love you. or pick them up. PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | MAY 2017 | PAGE 5

Please Join Us For The Annual

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 1:30‐5:00 pm Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Gym 31912 Little Boston Rd NE Kingston WA 98346

Contact Maria Huynh (360)297‐9668 [email protected]

Free Lunch, over $1,000 worth of prizes. Drawings held at 4:00 pm must be present to win. PAGE 6 | MAY 2017 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

2017 Elders Honoring Yearbook

Lisa Brandt Bob Carpenter Carolyn Charles Dennis DeCoteau

Lori Fisher Eva Jones Jake and June Thelma Jones Lawrence

Dennis O'Connor Barbara Pollock Janet Reynolds Ted Seachord

2017 Elders Not Pictured

Carrie Ann Callihoo Linda Marie Turman Marion Francis Ives Cheryl Lee Wan Cynthia E. Jackson Rudolph Scott Wellman Jack Lee Knox Donald C. Whisler Cathrine Meyer Marc Jon Plankenhorn Randy Melissa Maria Shelden Wellman, Sr. Carol Ann Toppan Jame Anthony Trevathan PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | MAY 2017 | PAGE 7 Pride is Our Heritage: Revisited In 1994, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe published a photographic and oral history of the tribal elders. Since it has been more than twenty years since the original publication of this cultural and historical document, it bears revisiting. Each month individual tribal elders who are still living, according to age and beginning with the eldest, will be featured in the Syecem, along with their contribution to the oral history in their own words.

Martin Charles Born May 30, 1914 Sequim, Washington the evening and they’d bring their grievances from each tribe. They’d say, “This is our problem” and all the chiefs would gather there and agree what they were suppose to do when everyone went home.

Another thing that the tribes did was when one person died in the family, all of the village would gather at this house and sometimes they’d just sit in there. When I was a kid, I used to go with my dad and my mother and they’d go in a room where some of them would sit on the floor and they would counsel with the family that lost a loved one. They always did that.

The people in Little Boston and from Chimacum, they used to go out to the hop fields in Tacoma and go up there by canoe. It took them from 10-14 days to get there. If it was blowing north wind, then they could sail. The farm- ers used to take them up to the farms and they’d be picking strawberries and harvesting and they’d end up picking hops. Then they would journey back home.

The whole tribe used to go camping up in Brinnon and I was born in Washington Harbor where the Klallams used made their smokehouses with cedar branches. They’d build to go over and work in the clam cannery. I grew up and up little saplings and put the branches on top and smoke attended school here at Little Boston. I think there were their salmon inside there. They used to do all their hunting about twelve in my class. The teacher would teach right up the canal. from kindergarten up to the 8th grade. A long time ago, they didn’t have to go hook salmon; they We used to eat wild potatoes and wild onions where they used to catch them out here. There was nothing to catching grew along the bluff, on these banks all the way up to Twin a sixteen or seventeen pound salmon and smoke it the same Spits. The potatoes and onions used to just hang on the evening. bank and Jum and I used to pick big ones to cook. My parents were Tommy and Susan Charles. My sisters and brothers We used to get a tub full of crabs down on the beach and were; Tillie, Richard, Nettie, Ruby, George, Louis, Frankie, Cath- Jum and I’d cook them, take them over, and sell them to the erine, earl and Martin. sailors for 25 cents a piece.

We used to camp there at Port Ludlow. We’d step on floun- ders, filet them, get some alder limbs and bake the floun- ders. Then we’d take the sand and cover them, put the little potatoes and cover them with that hot sand and they’d cook that way.

My dad told me they used to have a gathering here at Point Julia. They had 23 tribes come here and camp on the beach.

My great-great-great grandfather was the chief of one of the 23 tribes. They used to all come and build a big fire in PAGE 8 | MAY 2017 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS Around The Rez Opportunities and announcements for the S'Klallam Community

• Prizes: Sustainable Little Boston will be ATTENTION: S'Klallam Beach Debris Removal giving away prizes throughout the day!

Graduates! Day! If you have any questions about this event If you are an enrolled tribal member or a Sustainable Little Boston has rescheduled please feel free to contact Christine Raczka community member living on the reser- the Beach Debris Removal Day to May 25 Marquis in Natural Resources. Her email is vation and are graduating this year, please from 10 am to 12 pm. [email protected] and her direct line is contact the Career & Education depart- (360) 297-6286 ment as soon as possible. We will meet at the Point Julia Beach Shel- ter and then get to work cleaning our Trib- Information at a Glance This includes graduates of all levels includ- al Beaches! The goal is to clean all of the Beach Debris Removal Day! ing GED, high school, and college gradu- beaches from Middle Creek to the Bars so When: May 25, 2017 from 10 am-12 pm ates. Also, please let us know if you have we need all the help we can get! Below is Where: Point Julia Beach Shelter received a vocational certificate so we may some information for those interested in Contact: Christine Raczka Marquis recognize your accomplishment. We have volunteering! Email: [email protected] questionnaires for graduates to fill out and Phone: (360)297-6286 we would like to get all of our graduates on • Lunch: Natural Resources will be pro- our list to be recognized. viding lunch for everyone who shows up and will have water jugs on site. Contact Please bring your reusable water bottle! Sasheen DeCoteau, [email protected] 360-297-6322 OR • Safety and Comfort: Please wear boots Lauren Moon, [email protected] and comfortable clothes 360-297-6317

Women Rock Show Package* $139 Overnight Stay & 2 Tickets RIDERPUBLIC MEETINGALERT Community Meeting Reuniones de la Comunidad Mga Pagpupulong ng Komunidad

Join us May 18 to learn more about Kitsap Transit's plans for PLAY WITH PASSION. RELAX IN STYLE. launching new bus service in Kingston, called Kingston Ride. THAT’S THE POINT! WOMEN ROCK Thursday, May 18, 6:30PM - 8:30PM The Iron Maidens - Female Tribute to Iron Maiden | May 6th Zepparella - Female Tribute to Led Zeppelin | May 13th Village Green - 26159 Dulay Rd NE, Kingston Belles Bent for Leather - Hell’s Belles Play Judas Priest | May 19th Hell’s Belles - AC/DC Tribute | May 20th Tickets $10 Advance & $15 Day of Show | Shows 8:00 PM

- For assistance with transportation to a meeting or for American Sign Language services, call 1-800-501-7433. -

Para la traducción de este documento al español, llame al 1-800-501-7433 durante el horario regular de oficina. El per- sonal de servicio al cliente lo contactará a un intérprete.

Para sa pagsasalin ng dokumentong ito sa Tagalog, mangyaring tawagan ang 1-800-501-7433 sa normal na oras ng tra- Kingston, Washington baho. Ikokonekta ka ng kawani ng customer service sa isang tagapagsalin. www.the-point-casino.com 1.866.547.6468

Issue: 4/25/17 pubmtgs/2017.indd The Point Casino & Hotel is proudly owned and operated by The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. Remove: 5/19/17 *Subject to availability limited time offer. Rate per night based on double occupancy. Certain restrictions may apply. You must be at least 21 years old to participate in gaming activities, attend entertainment events and to enter lounge/bar areas. 1-800-501-RIDE KITSAP TRANSIT www.kitsaptransit.com Knowing your limit is your best bet—get help at (800) 547-6133. TPC-6341-4 PGST.indd 1 4/25/17 5:23 PM PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | MAY 2017 | PAGE 9 Sports Around the Rez

Mistaya Benefield Completes 4th Year in Varsity Gymnastics with Personal Best in Final Meet

Mistaya Benefield finished out her 4th year in Varsity Gymnastics as an all-around competitor (vault, balance beam, bars and floor). She lettered every year and was captain for two. Mistaya made it to the League Champi- onship in her Freshman and Senior years. This year, she was awarded the Defensive Player award for her enthu- siasm and willingness to participate. In one of the final meets, she was injured, but competed anyways and beat her own personal record.

In addition to Gymnastics, Mistaya is active with the Youth Department and was chosen as an ambassador for WeRNative. She loves to spend time with her family and her cat. She is graduating this June and plans to work and go to Olympic College.

Mistaya's Mother is Dayna Benefield and Grandparents are Rose and Robert Stewart and Sandra Benefield.

SEEKING SPORTS STORIES: We're looking for story ideas related to sports, including team news, inspiring stories, or historical/cultural angles. If you have news to share or an idea for a story, please contact Sharon at [email protected] or by calling 360-297-6257.

JOIN US FOR FUN at the Kingston Village Green Community Center May 7, 2017, 1 to 4 pm for the GREATER KINGSTON KIWANIS BIKE RODEO

LEARN AND PRACTICE SAFE BIKE SKILLS

Whether you have been biking for 1 or 80 years, skills of all levels can be learned

Bring your bike and helmet. Parents, please come help your children

Rain or Shine

For more information contact: Helen Hoover, [email protected] (360) 297 5727

PAGE 10 | APRIL 2017 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

A Happy Birthday to You! Celebrating your special day in the month of May! "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. " ~Cherokee proverb

May 1 Christopher Charles Akilah Jackson Ariana Griggs Shane Ives May 2 Mary Ritter Thomas Doleman Wade Stark Jeremy Fulton Jalen Ives May 12 Tydas Montgomery Frank Trevathan Randy Wellman May 3 Rudy Wellman Devryn Ashworth Indika Bray May 13 Richard Ritter Sway Simmons Conrad Sullivan May 4 Jennifer White Garrett Sitting Dog May 15 May 5 Carol Fulton May 23 Abby Carlton Brennon Hagen Cyrene Ortivez Justin Jones Donald Plankenhorn May 16 May 24 Amanda Purser Tatiana Levy Kenneth Charles Rose Stewart Mariah Ives May 6 Elizabeth Townsend Christopher Clearwater May 25 Gary Wellman May 17 Edward Charles Erick Fulton William Jones Jr May 7 JC Fulton Matika Marino Juanita Adams Tina Sayles Colin Major May 26 Kaylee Major May 18 Morgan Labadie Richard Reynolds Debra Carpenter Donna Plankenhorn Douglas George Stanton Purser May 8 Norman Ingraham Rebecca Bray Robert Lund May 27 Makya DeCoteau Glenda Paulus Matthew DeCoteau Lloyd Fulton Vince Purser Jr Donna Goodwin Sandra Horton Richard Roberts Jr Julani McGinty Thomas Horton Connie Wellman Lavern Tom Jr Floyd Jones Dale Williams Joshua Jones May 19 Tiffany Seachord Mary Andrews May 28 Michael Freeman George Lund May 9 Daniel Jones Paulina Sullivan Brady Chadwick Adrian Purser Veronica Sullivan Jarod DeCoteau Keelie Rogers May 20 May 29 Tammy Sullivan Andrew Bidtah Glenn Gresham Robert Romero Dwayne Ives May 10 Robert Johnson Majorie Corless May 21 Manuel Price Sabrena French Linda George Paul Gaeta Joe Ives May 30 Colleen Bayhan May 11 May 22 Ryder Hanson Duane Aikman Jr Angelo Romero-Edwards Shallee Baker Josephine Moran May 31 Taliya Caldera Nathan Toney Steven Knowlton PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | MAY 2017 | PAGE 11 Women Rock in May at A Happy Birthday to You! Celebrating your special day in the month of May! The Point Casino & Hotel In May, celebrate Mother’s Day at The Point Casino & Hotel In The Boom Room on Thursdays is our popular Karaoke with our traditional Mother’s Day Brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 night starting at 9 p.m. DJs kick up the beat on Fridays and p.m. The brunch is $18.95 for adults. Kids ages 6 to 11 are ½ Saturdays and live music is featured on May 6 with Knuck- price and children 5 and under are free. In addition: lehead, then Radioactive on May 12, and, finally, on May 26, • Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet will be served from 4 to 9 Rumor 6. p.m. for $18.95. • The Little Boston Bistro will be open for Mother’s Day In the Little Boston Bistro, the Wine Dinner Series continues from 4 to 9 p.m. for dinner. Reservations are suggested. on Tuesday, May 9th featuring Lobo Hills from Seattle.

Entertainment for May includes the return of “Women A special Wine Dinner will be held the last Tuesday of the Rock”, a line-up of all-female tributes in the Event Center. month, May 30. The featured wine is from Torres Wines from The line-up includes: Spain. The wine dinners are $45 per person and feature a • Saturday, May 6: The Iron Maidens bring their heavy 4-course dinner paired with five wines. metal show to the Point Event Center. • Saturday, May 13th: Zepparella – the all-female tribute to The Little Boston Bistro is open for dinner Monday thru Sat- Led Zeppelin returns to The Point. urday at 4p.m. • Friday, May 19th: Hell’s Belles perform Belles Bent for Leather - a tribute to Judas Priest. • Saturday, May 20th: Hell’s Belles is back to perform their tribute to AC/DC.

Tickets for each show are $10 in advance and $15 day of show. Shows start at 8 p.m. with doors open at 7 p.m. Lim- ited seating is available for both Hell’s Belles shows.

CHECK IT OUT AT YOUR LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY by Tomi Whalen, Branch Manager, Little Boston Library

COMMUNITY NEWS — For the first time book you've read to share and ever we have a teen library intern review with the group. at your library thanks to a grant from the Institute of Museum and • Crafternoon: May 3, 10, 17, 24 Library Services. This grant focuses and 31, 2:30-3:30 pm. Bring your on STEM (Science, Technology, craft projects or try one of ours. Engineering, and Math) programs Discover our extensive craft book for youth in the library. Our intern will collection and find inspiration for create an individualized program your next project. All skill levels of study and will assist with STEM and interests are welcome. programs for several months. For updated program • Family STEM: May 9, 3:30-5 pm. information, check our Below are the classes and events at STEM is short for Science, Little Boston for May. Note that our Technology, Engineering, and website krl.org or call us at last Family STEM program for the Math. Bring the whole family to 360-297-2670. quarter is this month. explore a different STEM topic each month with hands-on • Family Storytime: May 2 and 9, activities. 10:30-11:00 am. Join us for early See you at the library! literacy learning fun! Lots of full • Mason Jar Planters: May 17, body movement, songs, stories, 1-3 pm. Paint a mason jar with and rhymes designed to build chalkboard paint and then turn it letter knowledge, vocabulary, into a functional herb planter to sit and narrative skills. on your windowsill! Registration required. • Book Group: May 3, 1-2 pm. Bring your own book. Bring a PAGE 12 | MAY 2017 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

“Love won't be tampered with, love won't go away. Push it to one side and it creeps to the other.” MAY 2017 — Louise Erdich, author, The Round House

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Bike Rodeo at Vil- Heronswood lage Green Tribal Council Spring Plant Sale 1-4 p.m. & Garden Open

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mother's Day Kitsap Transit Heronswood Public Meeting Spring Plant Sale at Village Green & Garden Open 6:30-8:30 p.m.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Tribal Council- Strong Families Beach Debris -Finance Fair Removal 10 am to noon at Point Julia

28 29 30 31 Memorial Day Tribal Offices Closed

TIDE TABLES FOR PORT GAMBLE, WASHINGTON MAY 2017