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August 2019
Lummi Communications - 2665 Kwina Road - Bellingham, Washington 98226 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Lummi Indian Business Reaffirms the Constitutionality Council of ICWA suspends new FOR IMMEDIATE affirmed the constitutional- Indigenous Peoples, the Pro- rector of the National Indian applicant RELEASE ity of ICWA, recognizing the tect ICWA Campaign Part- Child Welfare Association. unique political status of trib- ners celebrate this decision and pre- Contact: Erin Dougherty al nations and upholding the as it upholds centuries of Su- “The National Congress Lynch, NARF Staff federal law that is so critical preme Court precedent and of American Indians com- employment Attorney (907)276-0680; to safeguarding Indian child protects the best interests of mends the efforts of the -in Dan Lewerenz, NARF Staff welfare. It is a resounding Native children and families. tervening tribes—the Chero- testing for Attorney (202)785-4166 victory for the law and those kee Nation, Morongo Band of who fought to protect it. "This ruling is a strong Mission Indians, the Navajo Marijuana affirmation of the constitu- Nation, the Oneida Nation, ICWA is vital for protect- tionality of ICWA and the and the Quinault Indian Na- ing the well-being of Native inherent tribal authority to tion—the Bureau of Indian children. Today’s decision make decisions about the Affairs, the Department of reaffirms tribal nations’ -in well-being of member chil- Justice, and all others in (PORTLAND, Ore. Au- herent sovereign authority dren, whether they live on Indian Country that joined gust 9, 2019)— Today, the to make decisions about Na- or off of tribal lands. ICWAthis fight to protect our -Na Fifth Circuit Court of Ap- tive children and families remains the gold standard of tive children. Today’s deci- peals published its decision wherever those children and child welfare policy and prac- sion that clearly defines the in Brackeen v. Bernhardt, families may live. tice; it is in the best interest breadth of the relationship FOR IMMEDIATE the federal court challenge to of Native children," said between the federal govern- RELEASE the Indian Child Welfare Act As today marks the Inter- Sarah Kastelic, executive di- (Continued on Page 4) August 12, 2019 (ICWA). The court’s decision national Day of the World's On June 5, 2019, the Lummi Indian Business The Lummi Nation Boys & Council (LIBC) made a mo- tion to follow through with the decriminalization of Girls Club Auction A Success marijuana with education to the people. Effective immediately, Raising $350,000 the LIBC will be suspend- August 10, 2019 golf tournament at the Loo- ing new applicant and pre- By Lyn Dennis, Public mis Trail Golf Course, located employment testing for Relations in Blaine, WA. with 36 teams, marijuana. This does not 300 people attended the and four players to a team. eliminate or suspend testing 2nd Annual Lummi Nation The Swinomish Tribe won for all the other items noted Boys & Girls Club Auction on the tournament. in the LIBC HR Personnel Policy Manual (HR Manual). June 21, 2019, at the Silver The emcees, from the The policy regarding testing Reef Casino Event Center, “Brad and John Show” on for marijuana is under re- raising $350,000 for the Classic Rock 92.9 entertained view. Once the policy review Lummi kids. the audience along with Auc- is completed, an updated tioneer, Scott Kinley, a mem- The ‘Hawaiian’ theme version will be included in ber of the Lummi Nation and was enjoyed by all in their the HR Manual. clothing, beautiful fresh business owner. The Lummi flower leis, along with the Blackhawk Dancers per- Any questions regarding Hawaiian music and décor. formed in their traditional this matter can be directed The Silver Reef Casino did a great job with the prepara- and steak dinner. Along with to the HR Department at tion of the delicious salmon the auction, there was also a (Continued on Page 2) (360)312-2205.
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The Lummi Nation Boys & Girls Club Auction A Success Raising $350,000 Continued from Page 1 regalia and welcomed the Auction. Chris James, who included the blinky rings. leadership, get help with vage, Eric Skoog, Jessica audience. is an upcoming unknown Volunteers sold the rings homework, learn healthy Solomon, Sharon Starzak, Chairman of the Lum- but soon to be a ‘Master for $25 each, and the prizes habits, important life skills, Albert Toby, Logan Toby, mi Nation Boys & Girls Carver’ donated a beauti- included trips to Mazat- and make lifelong friends.” Bill Tsoukalas, and Judy ful carved mask entitled, lan, Mexico; Palm Springs, Warbus. Club Auction Committee The Lummi Auction “Ghost,” that stood 4 feet CA.; Vancouver, BC; and and Lummi Indian Busi- Committee includes: Kris- The 3rd Annual Lummi tall and was decorated with Sunriver, OR. The ‘Dessert ness Council member Hen- tin Berry, Georgia Cagey, Nation Boys & Girls Club cedar hair and white paint. Dash’ involves each table ry Cagey said, “We would Henry Cagey, Nancy Cole- Auction will be November Chester Joe, another ‘Mas- and they make a donation, like to thank all those who man, Donna Cultee, Lyn 20, 2020, and once again ter Carver’ had donated the highest donations get have helped us get here Dennis, Johnny Felix, at the Silver Reef Casino a beautiful hummingbird to pick out their desserts today. All of our sponsors, Terry Freeman, Christina Event Center. Cagey con- carving. While other artists the Auction Committee, first. There were two cakesGahringer, Leanne Green, cluded and said, “We look contributed many paint- with the LIBC logo! The Terry Freeman of the Sno- Darrell Hillaire, Jewel forward to your ongoing ings and beadwork. A spe- cakes were donated by homish County Boys and Jefferson, Rita Jefferson, support for the future of cial thank you to Lummi Nancy Babick, Owner of Girls Club, Lyn Dennis, Jeremiah J. Julius, Scott our Lummi kids.” artist, Charmaine Law- “Sweet Bellingham” Bakery Fundraising and Public Kinley, Sharon Kinley, rence for the beautiful Na- in Fairhaven and Audrey Relations, Albert Toby, Sheena Kinley-Sanders, tive style paddle that she and Steve Sager. Unit Director of the Club Eric Larsen, Kylie Mack, donated. and the tribal artists, all Some of the “live” auc- Nancy Nicole, Marty Sau- (Continued on Page.13) contributed to our success Toby went on to say “I tion items includes: a Rus- and to the future of our would like to thank all the sell Wilson autographed Lummi kids.” wonderful volunteers for helmet; Hawaii trip for two; their help and especially - Dennis presented Hen- a $3,000 gift certificate to the Auction Committee for wards the Bellingham Pub- ry Cagey with a cut beaded lic Auto Auction; a 7-day bolo tie on behalf of the all the efforts. And I thank Henry Cagey and Lyn Den- Holland America Cruise Auction Committee, for nis for gathering the huge either to the Caribbean or all of his dedication, car- donations from local and Mexico; the “Ghost” Mask; ing and work towards the statewide businesses along Host your own golf tourna- future of our Lummi kids. with corporations. A big ment at the Loomis Trail She especially acknowl- thank you!” Golf Course. edged Phillips 66; Scien- tific Games; IGT; Everi; During the evening, Terry Freeman works BP; Peace Health; and AHT Dick Meyers, Owner of closely with the Lummi Insurance for their support Dewey Griffin Subaru, -lo Auction Committee, and and commitment to the cated in Bellingham, was has helped guide two suc- future of our Lummi kids. honored and presented cessful auctions for the with a traditional Native Lummi Nation Boys and Albert Toby, Lummi drum and acknowledged Girls Club. Cagey said, Nation Boys & Girls Club for all his support of the “We appreciate all his hard Unit Director said, “The Lummi Nation Boys & Girls work and dedication to our Lummi artists are very gen- Club. Lummi kids. Where kids
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4 QUOL 5 - - - - SQUOL I would also like to men cerns of the peopleLummi MOA current Our today. was last updated in 2014. tion that it’s been a plea with the vice- sure working Brockie (Travis chairman who is our council rep II), resentative when meet my Since DCYF. with ing time here as policy analyst met with the state we’ve times officials three and on working currently are language to address a few of our issues our from last meeting 2019. on June 10, I feel it’s been a lot of work hours, of number a and forward but we are moving and should have our MOA to Senator to bring ready Hunter soon. Thank you, Billy Metteba Policy Analyst for the Vice- Chairman Hy’shqe Sle-lh’x Elton W’tot them Jay Julius Chairman Business Indian Lummi Council ------2019 AUGUST: Government Back to School 23-25- Makah Days 3:00pm 17-18- Chief Seattle Days 17-18- Chief Seattle FSD starts September 4th FSD starts September LNS starts September 3rd LNS starts September War Canoe Schedule To the Lummi Nation, Hello! My name is Billy As always, please As always, please con Second Floor at LIBC man since January of 2019.man since January For the past few months I’ve had the pleasure of working countless hours, a in num and participating of meetings with the ber Department Kwenangets Jefferson), (Ralph Director Facilitator/Kinship CCT Navigator (Chastity Jef Office of Reserva fries), Hur (Grett Attorney tion ley), and the Grandparents Committee. In these inter been we’ve meetings nal tasked with updating our current Memorandum of (MOA) betweenAgreement the Lummi Nation and the Department of Chil dren, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to address the con Metteba from theand I’m Lummi Nation, I’ve held Policy of the this position Analyst for the vice-chair this project and we hope wethis project and hope enjoyed be will these fields for generations. if tact our office anytime or con you have questions are open. cerns. Our doors Tuesday, August 13, 2019 418 Elk Tag Drawing - - - - - Annual Hunting Meeting Kwelshan Conference Room Side A * You must be 18 years or older to enter the drawing you still need to enter please contact LNR ASAP at (360) 384-7119. These fields are part These fields are part Be the change you want Hunters do not need to be present at the meeting to enter the drawing. If fields willhave the capac fields, soccer as serve to ity lacrosse fields, touch/flag softball/ and fields football also be baseball. There will thea walking trail around Phase 1 began con vicinity. 2019 7, August struction and is set to be complete Phase in September 2019. 2 of the project will include 2 additional fields, a play area, a pond, basketball courts, and a picnic shelter. will begin fundrais LIBC in the near ing for phase 2 future. of a long term community wellness plan. Baseball has always been an integral piece of our community. The fields will bring fami lies together to celebrate health and wellness. We excited to begin very are cart (even if I had a lot of cart (even if I had I knew I because stuff) reusable bags in the trunk. After too many times of having to do I that, can safely say I always remem ber my reusable bags now! to see. Teach our children young to take an active little bit Every you role. do, makes a huge difference! Hy’Shqe’ \o/ Qweleesie Rosalee Revey-Jacobs Vice-Chairman to Assistant Ph# 360.312.2147 Cell #360.410.8701 [email protected] ------Chairman’s Update Chairman’s Stop leaving the wa Use items (exam Turn offlights, the pool whenCar you The baseball fields were fields baseball The The fields will be lo Personally, I am start construction is underway. underway. construction is LIBC 2019 At the August 6, a mo meeting Henry made tion, second by Johnny to support theLummi Con in the struction Company of the Lummi development Baseball fields with an ad dition to the original bid to include stadium lights. included as part of a long plan capital project term Community. the Lummi for Recre State Washington ation and Conservation the fund partially will Office baseball fields. Reef west of the Silver cated Casino, on the corner of Slater Rd and Haxton Way. Phase 1 of this capital proj ect will be multipurpose fields. These multipurpose • ter on when you’re brush ing your teeth. There’s no run the water to leave need ning and this small change can make a significant dif waste if water in ference everybody does their part. • ple: bamboo toothbrush es, energy efficient lights, etc..) eco soaps, friendly that are environmentally helps reduce This friendly. landfill waste. • TV, and other appliances when you are not using con your air them. Lower heat when ditioning or This is not necessary. it’s especially true for between seasons. Open your win dows in the early fall or layering your clothes in the early fall. • Ride a bike to work/ can. of driving. school instead When you use less gas, less pollution goes into the air. Not to mention the cost savings for your family on fuel. ing to make small changes in our family habits. It real ly takes time, patience and repetition to be consistent It changes. new the with to remem weeks me 2 took ber to bring in my reusable grocery bags with me from my car. I committed to it, forgetting to bringbut kept the reusable bags in with me when going to the gro cery store. I had to resort to pushing myself by refusing bags plastic paper and or in back items putting just ------Vice-Chairman’s Office Update Vice-Chairman’s Office Stop using straws, Stop using straws, Stop using plastic Use a reusable bev Siam e ne-schaleche On behalf we of LIBC, happy to an are We Other valuable ways to We had over 70 youth We had over
would like to extend our would like to extend our sympathy to the families that are grieving. There has been so much loss in our community this year. and each encourage We every one of you to hold your loved ones close and support those left behind. nounce the baseball field erage mug/cup when pur chasing coffee or drinks. Imagine how many cups can family your you and save from entering the landfills if you make this small change in your hab will companies Many it!! also give you a discount own your in bringing for cup, so the cost savings adds ups. • or cut your straw use down in half or less. • bags. Bring reusable bags to the grocery store. This you save sometimes can you grocery when money stores give you a discount for bringing your own bags. you when that find will You have to get bags from the store, they now charge for each bag. dren learning and being being and learning dren a part of the change to help For our environment. years, recycling was free of cost to drop it off at RDS. However, RDS had change that recently to charge $5 per drop off for recycling. Even with the small fee, it betteris STILL for the en vironment and helps us re landfills. from waste direct are help the environment to reduce and reuse. Some simple ways people do this are: • participants bring in bags in bags bring participants of recycling… not only that, most of them brought in 2, 3 or more bags!! It’s exciting to see our chil Jeremiah Julius, Chairman 2019 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL Natural Resources Department (LNR) Submitted by Natural Resources staff Water Resources Division The Water Resources Division staff continued the surface and ground water ambient water qual- ity monitoring activities on the Reservation, reviewed storm water pollution pre- vention plans and conduct- ed associated inspections for several tribal develop- ment projects, conducted site visits to evaluate pro- posed projects as part of the Lummi land use permit process, and continued the development and mainte- nance of several databases and the LNR webpage. On July 9, 2019, staff of the Water Resources Divi- sion worked with staff of the Nooksack Tribe’s Natural Resources Department to conduct an interagency re- connaissance project on the Nooksack River from Ever- son to the Marine Drive Bridge. The purpose of this Vandalized red tide beach closure sign near Lummi bay. survey was to identify and document potential illegal planned in August. open to shellfish harvest to install signs at beach function. The goal of these water withdrawals, illegal Harvest Management when it is safe to harvest access points to improve signs is to increase access shellfish. Beach closure the access of beach closure to information about when fishing activity, and illegal Is it safe to harvest information is available on information to the Lummi shellfish are safe to eat and wastewater discharge loca- shellfish? Harvest manage- tions along the river. Once the 24-hour fishery hotline Community. A sign was when there is a health risk. ment tests shellfish regu- (360-380-6899), the web- installed along the sea pond Red tide can be cause seri- documented in the field, larly to find out if there is further investigations will site (www.lummi-nsn.gov), dike road access to Lummi ous illness and in extreme any Red Tide or PSP in the and in the Lummi Natural Bay and was destroyed im- cases event death. be conducted and, in prin- shellfish and close beaches ciple, enforcement actions Resources office. mediately. This sign cost to harvest when there is a the tribe $1,200 and will taken. Additional river health risk. All beaches on Lummi Natural Re- reconnaissance surveys are need to be replaced, as the Lummi Reservation are sources has been working it stands now it does not Inslee and Ferguson blast EPA assault on states’ clean Lummi Commercial Company water authority REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL August 9, 2019 people. for states to issue water Gov. Jay Inslee and “We will not be de- quality certifications un- Attorney General Bob Fer- terred by the Trump ad- der the Clean Water Act. guson today released a joint ministration from exercis- The EPA also previously statement on the Environ- ing our state’s full authority adopted new guidance in mental Protection Agency’s to protect Washingtonians’ June that seeks to narrow proposed rule that severely right to clean water. The the scope and timelines for curtails the legal author- law is absolutely clear — states’ certifications under ity of states and tribes to states have both the right the same statute. protect clean water under and the responsibility un- Background: Section 401 of the Clean der the Clean Water Act to Inslee statement on Water Act. preserve our environment and protect public health. EPA guidance that restricts “As expected, the EPA The White House’s relent- states' ability to protect has released a rule that less attacks cannot change clean water unlawfully constrains state that. and tribal authority and Inslee and Ferguson violates both the spirit and “If the EPA finalizes denounce Trump assault letter of the law. It exposes this unlawful proposal, on the Clean Water Act we’ll have no choice but the president’s contempt Media Contact for the Clean Water Act and to explore all legal options to defend Washington’s Tara Lee his disdain for the right of Governor Inslee’s Commu- every state to protect our authority to protect our natural resources.” nications Office waters and our communi- 360.902.4136 ties. This administration The EPA rule follows a Dan Jackson, Office of the will stop at nothing to put regulatory guidance letter Attorney General corporate special inter- released Wednesday by the [email protected] LUMMI NATION ests ahead of the health Army Corps of Engineers 360.753.2716 and safety of the American that restricts the timelines 6 QUOL 7 - - SQUOL
moisture levels. moisture levels. BURN BAN AAD4dHBZN0bxdRRsbBIvOH2ta?dl=0 allows Facebook LiveStream, if location bandwidth at: https://www.facebook.com/OurSacredSea/ videos/2312603992158578/ ### Kurt Russo Contact: (Lummi Nation) 360-305- 5880, [email protected] - Community Updates Community your friends, family, and community! Chief Seattle Days is August 16-18 Chief Seattle Days DEBRIS BURNING, BURNING ALL ARE PERMITS NO FIREWORKS, NO LAND CLEARING AND YARD A press release will be and/ to view Feel free due to extreme fire danger caused by hot summer weather and low fuel due to extreme fire Join us in Suquamish for Join us in Suquamish The Lummi Nation Natural Resource Department has declared a Burn Ban The Lummi Please join us in Suquamish, and share this announcement with Please join us in Suquamish, and share this announcement HEREBY SUSPENDED THE BURN UNTIL BAN IS LIFTED Chief festival established in 1911 public 3-day is a Seattle Days Chiefhonor to Seattle, famousa ofleader Suquamishthe event first named.The ofis City Seattle the whom for People in Downtown Celebration Grounds started on the current was and community residents members, Tribal Suquamish local by of the City Seattle. from the time, At the new leaders civic town foot passenger ferries to Seattle by oflinked Suquamish was Puget Sound and across to travel city residents which allowed the celebration. enjoy still Many celebration the 1911 of are the same activities from canoe salmon bake, today including the traditional featured and baseball dancing, drumming tournaments, andraces, me a service for Chief Seattle at his gravesitemorial in Suquamish been added to the have other events the years, Throughout Fun Run, celebration. These include Coastal Jam,a Powwow, Roy and the Chiefcraft andYouth food vendors Seattle Days at Learn Pageant. alty events about year’s this in participating us on Facebook and follow https://www. ChiefSeattleDays.org facebook.com/events/385592035380091/ courtesy through a commu of the STPO. nications arm Further communications will come directly from the two individuals. issued after today's press conference taking place at 11:00am PST. or use video footage of press conference at this DropBox: https://www.dropbox.com/ sh/0fs213eyy4e4x2y/ ------(Tokitae/Lolita) This year’s test will test will This year’s The test will not in test will not The This correction is from evaluate the readiness of of the readiness evaluate ca alerting the national pability in the absence of internet The connectivity. test will be approximately one minute long, have the on impact limited a public with only minor and of radio interruption and programs, television to regular be similar will Both tests. EAS monthly the audio message and text crawl should be accessible to people with disabilities. clude a message on cell phones via Wireless Emer gency Alerts. If you have any questions, please contact FEMA’s Intergovernmental Affairs Branch at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA- [email protected]. ### tried to be as clear as pos written have you If sible. an article headlined and it with Nation plans "Lummi something or to sue..." please along those lines, is It it immediately. correct wrong, and will jeopardize any potential suit or nego tiations these individuals might have in securing the repatriation of their rela tive. Squil-le-he- and Tah-mahs le, and is distributed as a ------Urgent: Clarification re: intent to sue Urgent: Clarification Test the captive orca Sk'aliCh'elh-tenaut Sk'aliCh'elh-tenaut orca the captive FEMA and FCC Conduct Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory U.S. Department of Homeland Security Lummi Tribal members announce intent to intent announce Tribal members Lummi Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA, in coordination The nationwide test The test nationwide The test is being con All other radio and tele Nationwide EAS Two individuals who Two individuals who We apologize for any any for apologize We
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July 24, 2019 with the Federal Communi cations Commission, will will Commission, cations conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert Sys tem (EAS) on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. will be sent to radio and stations begin television ning at 2:20 p.m. EDT. ducted through FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert System. This and Warning year, the test message will originate from designated known as radio stations, sta Point Entry Primary tions, which participate in a component of IPAWS Public the National called Warning System. wire cable, stations, vision and line service providers, satellite broadcast direct should providers service subsequently receive and broadcast the test message. July 27, 2019 are enrolled Lummi tribal announcing are members to intent their sue Seaquar ium to bring captive orca ium to bring captive orca home. They belong to, but do not speak for, Lummi Nation. This is NOT a Lum this is an mi Nation action, individual tribal member action. The individuals are claim as a NAGPRA making "lineal descendants." confusion, though have we 2019 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL TERO Update If you would like see with the TERO office for jobcompliance plan will be de- 2020 what is holding your driv- opportunities. nied the right to commence • Mackenzie Rd Sidewalk ers license, create a DOL TERO NAOB Registry business on the Lummi Na- Project License Express account tion Reservation. by following these steps: TERO MISSION ~ To All Construction Em- • Kwina to Haxton Side- •A compliance plan should Preserve, Promote and ployers engaged in con- walk Project 1. Go To: www.dol. be submitted at least two Protect our Schelangen struction work on the lands wa.gov (2) weeks prior to starting • Health Clinic through increasing subject to the jurisdiction any project. • I-5 Salish Village con- 2. Click on LEARN employment and training of TERO shall give prefer- tinued HOW TO REINSTATE opportunities and to ence in any contract or sub- •All contractors are re- YOUR DRIVERS LI- eradicate discrimination contract awarded to quali- quired to submit a copy of • Olsen Phase 1 CENSE, under the drivers fied businesses listed on contract with the compli- against Lummi Tribal Temp Services: tab. members and other the TERO Native American ance plan to TERO. TERO Temp service is a 3. Click JOIN NOW, Indians on or near Owned Business (NAOB) •Failure to comply with pass through for our Con- for license express the Lummi Indian Registry. If you own a Busi- the TERO Ordinance may tractors to call and request Reservation. Develop and ness and would like to be result in civil penalties. 4. Click Green JOIN maintain a cooperative notified of upcoming proj- workers for immediate NOW, then License eX- PROJECT STATUS working relationship ects, come into the office to need. You will be added press for individuals FOR 2019 with contractors and be added onto our Registry. to our waiting list and be required to check in to the 5. Follow the prompts subcontractors while Lummi NAOB • Baseball Fields – Start- office weekly to let us know with all your personal in- working under the Registry List: ing Mid August formation. guidelines of the TERO you are available for work. • R&R Underground Con- • Commods Connection Ordinance. Referring If you meet the Quali- 6. Check your email struction Inc Phase 2 – Starting Mid qualified tribal members fications and interested and click on the activation • Finkbonner Flagging August for employment and in getting on our TEMP link to continue. LLC training. • Kwina to Scott Rd Side- Service contact Teresa Ray. 7. Follow prompts with • Lummi Nation Con- walks – Starting End Au- all your personal informa- The TERO Office is struction Company LLC A majority of our temp gust/Early September tion again. here to enforce tribal law positions are 1-2 weeks. For • Roy Finkbonner Truck- • Clinic Exterior Siding/ in order to insure that In- our temp Flaggers, if the 8. Then you can VIEW ing Painting – Starting Mid dian/Native people gain job is longer than 3 months • Thunderbird Electric August REINSTATEMENT their rightful share to em- LLC they will be rotated out to REQUIREMENTS ployment, training, con- • Lummi Bay Construc- • Clinic Roof – Starting give our other flaggers work tracting, subcontracting, tion LLC Mid August as well. and all other economic • Misanes Inc (Essential • I-5 Salish Village – Re-License Program: opportunities on or near Landscaping) Starting September This program is for the reservation. Contractor • Sea Pond Barge Ramp enrolled LUMMI TRIBAL If you are interested Requirements – Starting Mid August MEMBERS ONLY. We will in jobs, training, or ser- •All Contractors/Sub- assist ONE TIME, up to vices with the TERO Officecontracts must meet with • Skookum Hatchery $500 for traffic fines, DOL please fill out our ReferralTERO before commencing Upgrade – Starting Mid Fees, and SR-22 insurance Application. It is important work August in order to get your WA that you keep phone num- State Drivers License Re- •Any covered employers PROJECT ber, address, etc updated instated. not submitting a completed PROJECTION FOR
LUMMI TRIBAL SEWER & WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF SEALED BID AUCTION Lummi Tribal Sewer & Water District will be holding a sealed bid auction on surplus items. The auction items are listed in the table below: LUMMI TRIBAL SEWER & WATER DISTRICT SURPLUS ITEMS FOR SEALED BID
LUMMI TRIBAL SEWER & WATER DISTRICT SURPLUS ITEMS FOR SEALED BID
Year Make Model Color Mileage VIN 2000 Ford Ranger White 132098 1FTLR4FE6BPA37755 2007 Ford Ranger Gray 134593 1FTYR10COYPA01760 1996 Nissan Hardbody White 212390 1N6SD116OVC416494 2001 Chevrolet Astro 1GNDM19W31B153083 2003 Nissan Frontier Silver 216112 1N6ED27Y93C405551 2006 John Deere Backhoe 1N7ED27Y93C405551 Print/Copy/Fax Sharp HB524
Note: Items may be added or removed on or before the dates of the Auction.
Items will be available to be viewed on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Lummi Tribal Sewer & Water District, 2156 Lummi View Drive, Bellingham, WA, 98226.
Sealed Bids will be accepted at the Lummi Tribal Sewer & Water District until 4:30 PM on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, LUMMI NATION August 1, 2019. Bids will be opened at 11:00 AM on August 2, 2019. The winning bidder will be notified.
8 QUOL 9 SQUOL Thursday play games 5pm-7:30pm Enjoy dinner, August 29, 2019 and meet the staff at Lummi Nation School Xwlemi’chosen English Xwlemi’chosen Back to School BBQ ts’akwt tse en-chenes Clean your teeth your Clean en-chenes tse ts’akwt dish Clean your en-ch’a’wi’ ts’akwt tse Clean the table t‘s’akwt tse sxwilhen my I clean [wash] ts’ekw-sis-eng-sen. hands. ts’ekw-shen-eng-sxw You your clean feet ts’ekw- iqw’-eng-lh v our We washed heads ts’ekw-os-eng-s He [she or it] wash the face ts’akwt your tse en-ko’ Go ya’ wash car nilh ewe-s ts’akwt tiá. This is not clean kw ne-s-ts’akwt ne- chelali’hoy’-sen a’leng. I am almost done withmy cleaning house coat your Clean eng-sxw. ts’ekw-kepu nose your ngeqsen Wipe eng-en ach’et your Clean klysisten en- tse ts’akwt elbows ach’et tse en sales Wipe your hands ts’akwt ch Clean your tse en- s’ch sha fingernails ts’akwt tse en- kwelen Clean your ears ts’akw’t clean ach’et wipe your Clean lhopen en- tse ts’akwt spoon ts’akwt met’sisten tse en- Clean your fork ts’akwt tse en- mit’qw Clean your cup Lummi Nation School
Community Updates Community 2019 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL Tribes Outraged by EPA Move to Roll Back Improved Water Quality Standards Aug. 6, 2019 increased levels of known not the case here because lawsuit. The column addresses By Lorraine Loomis dangerous pollutants like our current standards are today’s publishing in Chair, NWIFC PCBs and dioxins that ac- among the most protective PCBs and dioxins are the Federal Register of cumulate in the environ- of human health in the na- known carcinogens and the draft EPA rule to we are going to have to Treaty Indian tribes in ment and cause real harm tion. withdraw Washington’s deal with them one way western Washington are to people, orcas, salmon human health water That’s why we will fight or the other. The question outraged that the Environ- and the entire ecology of quality criteria See: this move with everything is whether we want to do mental Protection Agency the region. PCBs and diox- https://www.govinfo. we have. We will stand with that when they’re still in the is advancing the agenda of ins are the source of most gov/content/pkg/FR- all 29 federally recognized water or after they have en- a small group of industrial public health warnings in 2019-08-06/pdf/2019- tribes in Washington, the tered our bodies and those polluters to undermine our state regarding fish and 16700.pdf entire Democratic con- of the fish, shellfish, orca public health, science and shellfish consumption. gressional delegation, the and other species we are decades of hard work by A public hearing is Industry wants to make governor, attorney gen- working so hard to protect. rolling back the water qual- scheduled in Seattle from this issue about select eral’s office, environmental 3-5 PM on Wednesday, ity standards that we have Why are polluting in- groups of people like tribes, groups and many others Sept. 25. To register, see: been implementing for dustries trying to poison Asian and Pacific Islanders who oppose EPA’s actions. https://www.eventbrite. almost three years. all of us? Simply for their and others who consume com/e/us-epa-public- short-term economic prof- The 2016 standards more fish and shellfish than Tribes applaud Wash- hearing-for-proposed- it. In the process, EPA’s were supposed to make other residents. The truth ington Attorney General withdrawal-of-certain- decisions threaten the in- sure that seafood from is that this issue is about Bob Ferguson for filing a federal-water-quality- tegrity of the entire Wash- Washington waters was all of us and everything we lawsuit challenging EPA’s criteria-applicable- ington seafood economy. safe for everyone to eat. depend on. decision to roll back our tickets-66594827923 water quality standards. EPA’s reversal no longer Industry and EPA Under the federal Clean “Trump’s EPA cannot ensures that the human should be ashamed of their Water Act, tribes and states change important water health criteria adequately actions. It is unconscio- – not the federal govern- quality protections at the protect Washington fish nable to knowingly allow ment – are responsible whim of industry interests. and shellfish consumers – for setting water quality more cancer-causing and including tribal members It’s not only disruptive to standards under their ju- other toxic chemicals to be – from exposure to toxic Washington’s environmen- risdictions. EPA is allowed released in our waters. pollutants. tal efforts over the past two to revise existing standards years, it’s a clear violation Contact: Tony Meyer, Our health should not only when they are deemed of the Clean Water Act,” NWIFC, (360) 438-1180 be unjustly jeopardized by not strong enough. That’s he said in announcing the The Native American Journalists Association demands The Washington Post retract unreliable data sets and all associated reporting FOR IMMEDIATE RE- is based on a new survey treats tribes as sovereign increasingly visible and Retract all flawed data LEASE by Wolvereye, a market nations with legally-estab- violent, NAJA condemns from 2016 poll "Most Na- research agency. However, lished rights - including the the Washington Post for tive Americans not of- Racialized mascots and Wolvereye’s survey meth- right to establish criteria publishing materials that fended by the Washington their potential long-term odology, like the Post’s for tribal membership. The ignore facts, promote dis- Red***** name" and all effects are a serious publicpoll conducted in 2016, is Post routinely overlooks crimination and under- derived reporting. health issue and a pressing unreliable. these facts, perpetuating mine legally-established problem faced by Indig- stereotypes and reinforc- rights and protections for Immediately imple- enous communities. The According to Wolver- ing ignorance about Indig- Indigenous people. NAJA ment a policy for ethical Native American Journal- eye, the sample was com- enous people. encourages the Post to con- reporting on racialized ists Association (NAJA) prised of individuals who sider how its reporting mascots, and all language is one of many organiza- “self-identified as Native The Post has estab- contributes to racism in the and imagery associated tions that advocates for Americans across the lished a pattern of biased United States. with those mascots. the retirement of racialized United States.” Verifiablereporting that uses flawed mascots and the applica- tribal citizenship or de- data to justify the use of The Native American Require all editors to tion of journalistic ethics scendancy was not taken racialized mascots - cari- Journalists Association attend cultural competency when reporting on them. It into account, and some or catured representations demands the following cor- and research ethics train- is the position of NAJA that all respondents may not of Indigenous people and rective actions to address ing. persistent, irresponsible be Indigenous. This funda- culture that activate and this reporting: For more information, reporting on racialized mental misunderstanding reinforce racial hostility Retract all commentary please contact NAJA at mascots and team names of Indigenous identity was and prejudice. Decades of [email protected]. is unethical and harmful to at the heart of the Post’s research have shown that and reporting derived from Indigenous people. survey published in 2016, racialized mascots produce Wolvereye’s study, and despite calls for the negative impacts on the The Washington Post outlet to review its methods self-perception and self-es- column, "A survey explores and publish corrections, teem of Indigenous people how Native Americans feel the Post has failed to be and deny Indigenous com- about the name Washing- accountable for its actions. munities control of their ton Red*****. No, it’s not Reporting on Wolvereye’s representations in society. that survey. This one is new survey without under- The Post’s continued use new," by Theresa Vargas standing how the data has of prejudicial data in sup- is based on flawed data - abeen compromised, as well port of racialized mascots recurring problem at the as The Post’s inability to normalizes and rationalizes Post when reporting on accurately report its results racism and hostility toward the Washington NFL team. or correct its 2016 survey, Indigenous people. According to Vargas, “the amounts to dishonest and majority of Native Ameri- At a time when white
LUMMI NATION prejudicial reporting. cans still aren’t offended by supremacy has become the name.” That statement The U.S. Constitution 10 QUOL 11 ------SQUOL about the about the About the Native Arts About the Native Arts mentors and apprentices mentors and apprentices and empowering them to role in theirplay an integral communities. The Mentor program Artist Fellowship is generously supported by individual donors and commit funders regional ted to preserving and per and arts petuating Native NACF is grate cultures. ful to Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, the Ford and Foundation Family L. and Marion the James F. Miller Foundation for sup porting the Mentor Artist Fellowship program. Foundation and Cultures and Cul Arts Native The tures Foundation’s mission is to promote the revital ization, appreciation and of Ameri perpetuation can Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian arts and cultures through grant and convening making, foun the date, To advocacy. dation has supported more than 300 artists and arts or ganizations in 32 states and the District of Columbia. To learn more Fellowship Artist Mentor and Arts the Native and Cultures Foundation Sovereignty & Treaty Sovereignty & Treaty Protection Office of Lummi Nation - - - - The Mentor Artist Fel for the NACF Mentor Artist un open now is Fellowship til Monday, September 30, September 30, til Monday, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. Notifications will be sent by March 2020. lowship’s goal is to im develop creative prove and artistic rigor, ment, intergenerational cultural and traditional knowledge by fostering perpetuation the growth of Native artist Heal the Salish Sea, heal Sea, Salish the Heal and qwe’lhol’mechen, heal us all. - - Community Updates Community The call for submissions for call The $5,000 for the joint art $5,000 for the joint art for the project and $5,000 participation apprentice’s expenses. To demonstrate the experience and suc a cess of the mentoring, mentor/ joint completed apprentice art project is required at the end of the fellowship period and is to be shared in a community engagement event or activ ity. It’s hurtful, it’s painful. painful. it’s It’s hurtful, I feel it. our What ancestors also keep telling us is that There’s hope. there’s the healing for hope Salish for hope there’s Sea, and qwe’lhol’mechen, Whatus. for hope there’s told our ancestors have us ––and what these are deaths recent three reminding us– is that there’s hard work to do and it’s obligation our sacred to do it. Not just Lummi but all people. people, We’re all responsible to do our part. We need to stop of the the bleeding We need to Sea. Salish restoring and healing be the beauty to the Salish Sea and abundance of salmon that it once held. - - - - she was only 42. Qwe Qwe she was only 42. The Fellowship is a is a Fellowship The ily, is much like what we do what like much is ily, as moms and as grandmas. she had how hard know We given to work all her life, the conditions of the Sal of lack the given ish Sea, of salmon, the lack food, family, and her her for because we’ve experienced that. Our people can’t fish like they used to because there. the fishjust aren’t ‘mechen ‘lhol qwe a As held Angeline matriarch, the knowledge of where to she heldhunt, cultural and She knowledge. ancestral but she matriarch, a was was still young, ‘lhol ‘mechen life spans are much like our own. She should still be here. Her death puts her particularly her family, son, at risk. So knowing kind of life Angeline the led to her meant what and knowing and family, on gone has she now that her journey is emotional. egon, South Dakota, South (Imperial, California ern Angeles, Orange, Kern, Los San Bernardino, Riverside, Obis San Luis San Diego, and Barbara, Santa po, Wash counties), Ventura For a or Wisconsin. ington, of eligibilityfull description requirements please visit, bit.ly/nacf-2019mentor. of $30,000 award monetary to the mentor, — $20,000 qwe’lhol’mechen (SRKW) ------
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Lummi Nation is Nation is Lummi Princess Angeline was con particularly I’m On the recently announced deaths of three On the recently announced Applications Foundations Mentor Artist Fellowships Mentor Foundations Applications
ington, July 25, 2019 – – 2019 25, July ington, The Native Arts and Cul tures Foundation (NACF) is pleased to announce its applications for call open Fellow Artist its Mentor for NACF Mentor The ships. Artist Fellowship is a re gional artist project award focused in the Upper Mid Pacific Northwest, west, and Southwest regions of The Fel the United States. lowship is open to estab lished American Indian and Native Alaska artists of 10 years or more who want to mentor an emerging American Indian or Alaska Native artist apprentice for a period of fifteen months in either the Traditional or Contemporary Visual Arts mentor The categories. 2020 ing period is April 1, 2021. through June 30, must be at least a five-year and enrolled resident of, in a federally or state-rec ognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native cor porationthat is located in one of the following states: Idaho, Arizona, Alaska, New Montana, Minnesota, Mexico, North Dakota, Or by Raynell Morris, Lummi Elder and I am deeply grieving, our the loss of mourning, three orca relatives. the matriarch of J pod. Scoter from K pod and pod were L Nyssa from young males. We were told by our ancestors that what happens to them happens to us. With these three qwe ‘lhol ‘mechen passing, we can directly relate to what’s happening in the Lummi community, in our fami lies, with one after another community Our passing. has had so many, too many, funerals in the past years. Qwe ‘lhol ‘mechen and us, we each other. Our mirror ancestors told us this. Ange Princess to nected She line. was the matriarch of am I as family of her How she struggled mine. and how she gave of herself to care for her pod, her fam 2019 QUOL Community Updates SQUOL LUMMI NATION
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QUOL Legal SQUOL Greetings from Lummi Tribal Court If your name is on this list, please report to the Lummi Tribal Court for Jury Trial. Calendar dates in August are: August 15, 2019 Please keep in mind that not all jury trials will proceed. Please call the Lummi Tribal Court AFTER 4:30 pm the day before the jury trial to ensure if a trial is going to proceed. Lummi Tribal Court 360-312-2239 If you did not receive your Jury Summons via mail, please update your address with both the Lummi Tribal Court and Enrollment Below is the list of persons summoned for jury duty for the months of August and September Our apologies if we missed anyone that has passed away recently. If you see a name of someone that has passed, please contact the Court Clerk’s office, and we will remove them from our list. Requests for exemption must be submitted in writing before the Trial Date proceeds. You cannot be excused by telephone, only written requests will be considered. If you see a name of a person that no longer resides on the reservation, please have them contact the Enrollment department and update their address. The Enrollment department is where the court receives the information regarding enrolled Lummi Tribal Members age 18 and over. Thank you. Adams, Thomas Scott Finkbonner, Natasha Johnson, Charles Joseph Morris, Thomas James Solomon, Theodore Ballew, Latonya Kay Nicole Delrae Jojola, Juliene Crystal Morris, Chicko Cholas Scott Ballew, Rayleen Jo Galler, Kevin Lee Jones, Donavan Lee Morris, Bryce Ryan Somerville, Annalisha Ballew, Brian Michael Garcia, Heather Le Anne Julius, Kelly Marcella Norcross, Carol Ann Maria Black-Williams, Justice Garipee, Cassandra Rose Ocasio, Frances Loreen Strube, Karen Marie Marie Marie Julius, Mark Jeffery Oldham, Martin Sean Sullivan, Jerimiah John Bob, Adam N. George, Thomas Arron Julius, Sequoyah Sidney Olsen, Lola Lee Tally, Vontella Clara Bob, Randee Jo Greene, Maureen Marie III Olsen-Martin, Miriah Taylor, Carmen Estelle Boure, Amanda Rayann Hewett, Lacey Joani Kamkoff, Andrea Nicole Geraldine Thompson, Tecumseh Bumatay, Teresa Ray Hillaire, Priscilla Kamkoff, Gabriel Joseph Owings, William Harvey Hugh Stinta Deeann Kinley, Richard Allen II Toby, Jermaine Lee Cagey, Joseph Michael Hoskins, Hank Aaron Kinley, Sebastian Parsons, Carol Laura Toby, Stephaine Dawn Cagey, Autumn Rae Humphreys, Leanne Colby Forrest Perez, Sharon Ruth Toby, Viola Mary Canute, Aurelia Lavinia Paige Kinley, Billie Jean Peters, Loreen Ann Toby, Cyrus Jordan Case, Toy O'casey James, Deanna Kinley, Kirstin Leanna Phair, Gordon Stuart Toby Velasquez, Miguel Charles, Deon Savion Margaret Laclair, Joseph Louis Phair, Jennifer Renee Jermiane Jr. Charlie, Monty Christer James, Bryan Blake Sr. Sr.Sr. Laclair, Wilfred Phair, Kayla Renee Turner, Gloria Rose Cline, Lee James James, Reynold Carl Jr Ernest Plaster, Richard Wade Cooke, Lucy Matilda - James, Thomas Todd Laclair, Edward Charles Christopher III James Danielle James, Lonnie Jess Lane, William Adam Sr. Point, Deanna Crystal David Cooper, Callie Maria James, Gary Gene Lane, Darlene Velma Quintrall, Hayley Nicole Washington, Marcelene Cooper, Joani Louella James, Mark A. Sr. Lane, Dakotah Cheyenne Rabang, Ceona T. Ann Coss, Dennis Arthur Jefferson, Patrick Lane, Shannon Lee III Redfox, Guy Ryan Wilbur, Elizabeth Cultee, Christine Mary Weston Lane, Shayla Shaneen Ridley, Daralee Mary Eleanor Cultee, Christopher Paul Jefferson, Rita Nicolassa A. M. Aurelea Williams Cultee, Lorissa Ann Jefferson, Samantha Lawrence, Julia Antonia Ridley, Richard Patrick Natalie Cultee, Valerie Joy Jo Lawrence-Jefferson, Ridley, Joel Joseph Marie Deardorff, Natasha Jefferson, Jennifer Lynn Antonia Beth David Wilson, Leslye Renee Lynn Jefferson,Daniel Lee Lumbert, Noah Christian Rodriguez, Andy Penny Wilson, Mabel Lea Dennis, Robert Levi Jefferson, Daria Mary Madera, Payton Antoine Jr. Russell, Curtis Wilson, Michael Dodd, Tana Lee Rose Marshall, Richard Guy Lawrence Edwards, Valerie Danae Jefferson, Latisha Arthur Sanders, Cheryl Lynn Wilson, Charles Evans, Shannon Lynn Ann Marie Martin, August Frances Scarborough, Fredrick Franklin Feliciano, Leilani Jefferson, John Alex Martinez, Diego Roman John Wilson, Shawn Anthony Frances Jefferson, Dearousha Misanes, David James Scott, John Wen Dell Wood, Kaitlen Raschelle Jr. Felix, Arthur Angelo Ann Moore, Amber Fern Shaquanie, Lindsey Bea Woodell-Revey, Jordan Finkbonner, Sandra Lee Jefferson, Royrey Moore, Stacey Lynn Sharp, Daniel Kurt James Finkbonner, Stephen Douglas Morris, Raphael James Solomon, Grant Lewis Zuni, Raynell Elizabeth Mark Jefferson-Ayosa, Morris, Talin Lee Solomon, James Finkbonner, Kevin Tabitha Jeanne Anthony Charles Johnson, Lena Lorraine In Case of Inclement Weather LIBC Emergency Hotline will be updated by 7am
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16 QUOL 17 SQUOL Legal In addition to the to the addition In Riders wishing to park For more information, ### Community College, and Community College, and downtown’s Bellingham all rides Station. Like during Free Fare Week, rides on this special 10 pm bus are free. special 10 pm bus, WTA’s Route 26 provides bus regular service to the fairgrounds between the 8:20 and a.m. of 6:20 hours and weekdays, on p.m. and 5:50 a.m. from 8:50 p.m. on Saturdays. and ride can park for free Cordata Station. at WTA’s Parking is first come, first and overnight served, parking is not allowed. 360- call can passengers ridewta. visit or 676-7433 com. Text: Text: August 11 through 17 Voicemail: Whatcom Whatcom For riders headed to WTA Offers Free Offers Free WTA Rides Throughout Throughout Rides Whatcom County 360-312-2270 360-303-3052 Media Contact: Maureen McCarthy 360-788-9303 [email protected] Posted: July 19, 2019 11:00 AM PST Transportation Authority (WTA) will provide free rides on all bus trips within County from Whatcom August 11 through August 17, 2019. the Northwest Washington Fair, WTA is also offering bus from pm 10 special a the fairgrounds to back This 10 pm Bellingham. bus will depart from a bus stop across the street from between the fairgrounds, of the Pacific and Bank will make It Drive. Fairside Station, Cordata two stops: located near Whatcom Lummi Nation Lummi Drug Tip Hotline Drug Tip TO: FELICIA RABANG TO: FELICIA CVPD 5205 Case No: 2018 the in action stated an has petitioner – named below The Lummi Tribal Court Court’s Name: WA98226Bellingham, Rd. Kwina 2665 Court’sAddress: VICTIMS OF CRIME Petitioner’s Name: LUMMI 9, 2019. NEXT COURT HEARING: SEPTEMBER Lummi Tribal Court asking it to RE – ISSUE AN ORDER FOR AN ORDER RE – ISSUE to it asking Court Tribal Lummi at the copy of the petition a PROTECTION. obtain can You address below. If you do not file a written response within 21 days after the first day of publication of this notice, the for granting you a default judgment against court may enter the relief requested. 2665 Kwina Rd. 98226 Bellingham, WA (360) 312-2349
TO: VEDA CASIMIR VEDA TO: Code of the Lummi to Pursuant Laws and 3.03.040 8.05.070: of Court Lummi Nation the In the Tribal of J.T. the Welfare In Re 2014 CVDP 3679 Case Numbers: PLANPERMANENT AND PLAN PERMANENT OF NOTICE HEARING Nation Lummi the by filed was Plan Permanent of Notice A to establish permanence Court the for in the Lummi Tribal At this named the mother. in which you are minor children Plan for these the Permanent that recommended time it is plan ofconcurrent be a permanent legalcustody children and other: Guardianship, ofoutside the care the parents, another planning arrangement. living If this plan is adopted to Lummi code of pursuant the court, Lawsby 8.05.130, the Nation will seek permanencyfor this child outside of your care. Court to appear at the Lummi Tribal required are You 98226 for a Road, Bellingham, WA at 2665 Kwina located andPlan Permanent Plan Hearing Permanent Readiness onbe will Hearing Plan Readiness Permanent The Hearing. July all parties will be 24, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. At this hearing Permanent of implications the the rights, of notified their permanent their proposed Plan,the parties will present will be exchanged. and all discovery plan for the children is set on August 22, 2019, at PlanThe Permanent Hearing in to appear may result Failure 9:00 a.m. at this hearing ofdefaultan order against you and permanency for your an can attorney have outside of your care. You children please call appointed matter, to defend you in the above Office at (360) 312-2228. Defender’s the Public Office ofReservation Attorney the Section Child Welfare 2019 QUOL
SQUOL In Loving Memory Obituaries In Loving Memory In Loving Memory Vivian “Qwil-see-mia” George (Tom) Marcella Ann Phair Sunrise: February 6, 1939 ~ Sunset: August 7, 2019 Sunrise: Nov 02, 1949 - Sunset: August 01, 2019 Vivian Patricia “Qwil-see-mia” George (Tom) of the Tulalip Tribes Marcella was born in Bellingham to Sidney Phair Sr. and Rose- and Lummi Nation, took her last breath on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 mary Scott. She attended UCLA and NW Indian College and worked surrounded by her beloved family and friends. Vivian was also known at Williams International and for the Whatcom County Auditor’s as “Lucky” as her nick name growing up. office. Vivian Married the love of her life in Bellingham, Washington to Marcella loved giving her time to the Tree of Life, Ladies in the late Antone “Tony” George, he was a descendent of the Colville Black, and the Chief Seattle Club. She was also successful in creating Tribe. Vivian was a descendent of the Tulalip, Lummi, Snoqualmie the Native AA Conferences. A creative soul, Marcella enjoyed sew- and Samish Tribes. Vivian attended the Lummi Day School and went ing, beading, and leather working. She shared her vast knowledge on to learn and live her spiritual life at the age of 14, she was the first of Native arts, crafts, and events with everyone she could. We will woman being initiated into the Long House on the mainland. After her miss her beautiful smile, her jokes that made everyone laugh, and spiritual life she went to attend Bringham Young University in Utah to the way she helped those less fortunate than herself. become Lummi Natural Resources Fisheries officer. After her father Isadore Tom Sr, Vivian and her mate Tony worked as an archaeologist She was predeceased by her parents; and siblings, Wanda Phair, at Semiahmah Spit after remains were uncovered. She and the love her Sidney Phair Jr., Gerald Phair I, and Louise Solomon. life would hit the pow-wow trail throughout the summer months in Survivors include her children, Gerald Phair, Nora Gomez, Nick their big conversion vans. They both loved the beat of the round drum. Castillo, and Elvis Castillo; siblings, Lucille Spencer, Diane Phair, If they weren’t participating in the pow-wow scene, you would catch Shelia Phair, Cindy Phair, and Clarence Phair; and eight grandchil- them at the stick games. You would often see her casino hopping. She dren. had her own special way of pushing the button and winning off the smallest bet. When the Grandkids were little, she would take them to Prayer service was held 6pm on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and funeral the drive-in theatre or to her favorite “Granny Stores”. All the grand- service was held 10am on Wednesday, Aug.7 – both at the Wexliem kids would run down West Shore road once they heard the ice cream Community Building. man, grandma and grandpa would always buy them their favorite ice cream. She loved running into family and friends. You would often see In Loving Memory her cruising the Rez whether it be Tulalip or Lummi, she was simply Curtis Wayne Wilson checking on everyone. Vivian had lots of best friends from every res- ervation. They would go visit at the Blue house on West Shore Road First Set: February 03, 1955 ~ Last Set: July 11, 2019 or stop at her good friends homes and they can sit and reminisce than she would be on road to her next destination. But before she would Curtis Wayne Wilson was born on February 3, 1955, in Aiken, leave she would always leave a special gift as her Partner in Crime or South Carolina and passed away peacefully surrounded by loving Pard “Della” would say. family on July 11, 2019 in Bellingham Washington. Vivian was a beautiful, loving soul. She showed her love by giving Curtis’ parents were Mabel and Rusty Wilson. He was the oldest her soft sweet kisses on their forehead and cheeks. She had her crazy brother to Charles,Sarah, Lee, Tony, Mable, Lisa, and Gina. Curtis moments and she also had her serious moments. She was sharp with grew up fishing with his dad and other family members. He loved you when needed. She lived the old teachings and was strict in passing to be on the water. the teachings on to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Curtis was father to Shawn and grandpa to Joseph. He was the lovable crazy uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Her leadership and strength will be remembered always. She never hesitated to help someone in need. She would always say, “if we don’t He was an amazing friend to so many. There is a big hole in our give our people a chance, who will?” She was amazing, inspirational, family that can never be replaced. He is greatly missed and loved always had her hands out with open arms for love, strength and com- by all. passion. We will never forget her beautiful smile.Her memories will Words cannot express the depth of loss we all feel. We will cher- live on through those who knew and loved her. And she will always be ish all of your love that you gave and all of the memories you left remembered as the West Shore Queen. for us share. Vivian is survived by her Sons: Dave Johnson (Becki), Joe Johnson Curtis Wayne Wilson “Mr. Bad to the Bone”, We love you more (Sharon), Jack Johnson (Mary); Patrick George and Antone George than a million sockeye!! and Daughter Laurie George (Jerry); her sisters Geraldine “Gerry” Bill and Loretta “Fallia” Tom. 29 Grandchildren; 39 Great Grandchildren A one day service was held at 10:00am on Saturday July 20th and numerous nieces and nephews. at the Wexliem Community Building, 2100 Lummi View Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226 She is preceded in death by her Parents: Isadore Tom Sr and Laura Ella Jackson, Husband: Tony George, 3 Johnson Babies, Daughter: Cheryl Louise, Great Grand Kids: Steven Michael George and Michael David, Siblings: Isadore “Dobie” Jr, Loreen “Curly Top”, Janice “JJ”, Lucy “Hoot”, Beverly “Bev” and Alvin “Al”.
In Loving Memory LIBC and Lummi Clinic will be Terry Lee Jones Sunrise: August 7, 1958 ~ Sunset: August 2, 2019 CLOSED FUNERAL SERVICE One day Only, Graveside Service, Thursday, August 8, 2019 12:00 noon, at Lummi Cemetery Monday, Services Officiated by: Brian Cladoosby Dinner following at Wex- liem September 2, 2019 In Observance of Labor Day LUMMI NATION
18 QUOL 19 ------SQUOL Legal License Fees The li Fees The License – Gen Impoundment Fee Schedule. 32.02.030 Fee Schedule. 32.02.030 censing of dogs and cats as required by this Code shall be for a fee as set forth in Fee Control the Animal Animals Schedule. 32.03 at Large 32.03.010 erally be An animal may taken into the care and custody of the Animal Con trol Authority in any of the following situations: (a) When an animal is running at large within the bound aries of the Lummi Reser or trust lands. This vation Section shall not apply to areas designated by the offleash for Nation Lummi training or exercise; (b) If a dog or cat has no current and license is tag, not in the presence of its owner, keeper or other authorized person; (c) If any animal is on the private property of another and the caretaker of the private property re quests in writing that the animal be removed; pro or that the owner vided animal(s) of the keeper cannot be located in a time ly manner or is unknown. Such written request shall state the reason why re moval is requested; (d) If an animal is on public without prior property written authorization from or a duly autho the LIBC rized agent of the LIBC with the power to grant such (e) When permission. an animal has been de “potentially danger clared and “dangerous” ous” or large, at is again the animal violated has otherwise or placed the restrictions upon it; (f) When the ani is owner or keeper mal’s incapable or unable to con tinue to care for it because severe of incarceration, or fire, house death, illness, other emergency circum stances and for an agent the owner cannot be read an When (g) located; ily animal has bitten a person, breaking or puncturing the skin. After impoundment, the Animal Control Au the notify shall thority owner or keeper, if known, of its impoundment, using the If means. reasonable is owner animal’s unknown the be located, cannot or information and descrip shall be tion of the animal Nation available at Lummi Police Department during regular business hours. Impoundment 32.03.020 – Redemption (a) All own claiming keepers or ers (Continued on Page 21) ------Creation of Special Re Other Remedies Avail Licensing and Regis Contents of License cumstances shall not be not be cumstances shall affected. 32.01.090 lationship Denied Noth ing in this Code shall be to construed or intended create any liability on the part of the Lummi Nation or LIBC, its officers, em ployees, or contractors. It is not the purpose or intent on of this Code to create the part of the Lummi Na tion any special duties to or relationships with specific individuals. Title (Ani 32 mal Control Code) LIBC 3 #2016-014 Resolution 32.01.100 able Nothing is this Title is intended or should be rem to any construed limit avail edies in law or equity party. injured an to able Chapter 32.02 Licenses tration 32.02.010 Tags Required (a) All dogs and cats six (6) months of age and over that are kept, harbored or maintained of boundaries the within Reservation or the Lummi trust lands shall be regis tered and issued a license tag. The license tag shall be worn on the collar of each dog or cat at all times. Any lost registration tags must be immediately replaced by a new tag upon payment of the replacement fees. (b) cats who are dogs or All not registered and display ing the license tag shall be considered unlicensed animals. 32.02.020 Application Registration (a) Registra - Procedure tion applications for a pet license shall be on forms provided by Lummi Na tion Police Department and shall consist of the animal owner’s name and address, ani the of description a mal by species, breed, sex, color, weight and name of animal and a certification A vaccination. rabies of license tag shall be issued at the time of registration. The Lummi Nation Police Department shall maintain a record of all license tags issued. (b) In addition to applicationthe registration for a license tag, all per sons using dogs as guard dogs shall register the dogs with Lummi Nation Police dog guard A Department. for license shall be valid one (1) year from the date of issue. The fee for a guard dog license shall be as pro vided in the Animal Control remainder or application application or remainder to other persons or cir ------Transfer or Sale of Un or Transfer Transfer or Sale of Animal Ownership Fee Control Animal provi The Exceptions Severability If any sec tures or cosmetic surgery. land” means “Trust (r) all lands held in trust for by the the Lummi Nation United States regardless con “Under (s) location. of the owner, that means trol” by means of a fencing, leash restrains means, other or the animal to the owner’s immediate or premises proximity, preventing the animal from trespassing upon property or annoying or chasing other persons, or vehicles, animals, of any sort. 32.01.030 Prohib & Cats Dogs altered of this ited It is a violation Chapter to sell or give away unaltered dogs cats, over or six (6) months of age, in any public place or to auc dog unaltered raffle or tion gifts. and cats as prizes or 32.01.040 Breeding or Stock Animals It shall not be unlawful for any person to sell or other wise trade in ofthe transfer animals when such animals are breeding or stock ani mals and the person mak ing the transfer is engaged in such business. 32.01.050 Limitations viola It is a tion of this Chapter for any household to own, harbor or possess more than two (2) dogs over the age of six (6) months or four (4) six of the age over cats (6) months without first businessobtaining a LIBC license. For the purpose of this Section,any house hold owning, harboring or possessing dogs or cats in greater numbers than conclu are herein specified to be oper presumed sively ating a kennel. 32.01.060 Schedule The Law and shall Commission Justice from time to time develop an Animal Control Fee as Schedule at such rates by appropriate determined any feethe Commission for specified under this Title. Any fee schedule developed shall be approved by the LIBC. 32.01.070 sions of this Chapter shall not apply to any animal kept by any law enforcement law agency for enforcement purposes. 32.01.080 tion, subsection,sentence, clause or phrase of this Or amendment any or dinance application its or thereto to any person or circum stance, is heldthe invalid, ------32.01 General Provisions 32.01.001 Provisions 32.01 General dog family (canidae) which has been trained repre or protect to trained as sented person and/or property by hostilevirtue of exhibiting aggres propensities and siveness to unauthorized (i) “Harboring” persons. per means “Keeping” or forming any of the acts of providing care, shelter, protection, refuge nour or ishment in such a manner as to control the animal’s the animal(s) or actions, is treatedat one’s as living house by the resident(s). (j) “Leash” means a cord, of suffi chain or strap, cient strength so that the is controlled by theanimal person accompanying it. (k) “Livestock” means an animal commonly raised on a farm. (l) “Owner” means any person having an interest or right or pos session to any animal or any person having control, custody or possession of by reason or animal, any seen being of the animal consistently at a residing location, shall be presumed (m) “Per to be the owner. individual, any means son” corpo firm, partnership, trust association ration, estate or other legal entity (n) “Potentially dangerous animal” means any animal that: Title 32 (Animal Con Resolution Code) LIBC trol 2 (1) when un #2016-014 provoked bites a person or either animal on public or (2) chases property; private or approaches a human sidewalks,upon the streets, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or appar (3) ent attitude of attack; propensity, known a has tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, or to cause injury or otherwise to threaten the safety of or humans or animals; (4) appears to be stricken with an infectious disease. all means (o) “Premises” under property the real the inside ownership one sidewalk of a line inner if there is no sidewalk, or, ditch, or inside of the curb, shoulder the marking edge of the used public right-of- way. “Premises” also means the inside of a closed motor at “Running (p) vehicle. large” means to be off the premises of the animal’s owner and not under the or owner the of control autho person competent rized by the owner either by leash or verbal and/or “Severe (q) signal control. injury” means any physical injury that results in broken lacera disfiguring or bones tions requiring multiple su ------TITLE 32 LUMMI NATION CODE OF LAWS ANIMAL CONTROL CODE Chapter CODE CONTROL ANIMAL OF LAWS CODE NATION 32 LUMMI TITLE Jurisdiction The pro Jurisdiction The Purpose The purpose purpose The Purpose
visions of this Title and all visions of this Title under rules and regulations the within apply shall it exterior boundaries of the and Lummi Reservation within the exterior bound aries all lands held trust in for the Nation Lummi by States regard the United less of location. 32.01.010 to provide is Title this of regulations to protect the heath and safety of the ani to control community; mal behavior both on and off the property of the ani mal’s owner or keeper; to encourage humane treat to and animals; of ment delineate the responsibili ties owners and of animal keepers within the jurisdic tion of the Nation. Lummi 32.01.020 Definitions As used in this Chapter, ex cept clearly apparent from the context, the following have shall terms and words the following meanings: (a) to permit means “Allow” by neglecting to restrain or prevent. (b) “Animal” shall have its customary com mon meaning and shall in clude dogs and cats where (c) “Animal applicable. control means authority” department or the agency of Chief by the appointed Police and Justiceand Law Commission and approved by the Lummi Indian Busi ness Council (LIBC). (d) “Animal control officer” means a Lummi Nation employees or Officer Police authority. control of animal means(e) “Animal shelter” any facility operated by the animal control authority or or agents forits contractors the purpose of impounding or caring for animals held under the authority of this (f) law. State or Chapter “Barking” means frequent or habitual howling, yelp that ing, or barking unrea sonably annoys or disturbs other persons in the vicin animal” “Dangerous (g) ity. means animal that any according to the records Nation Police of Lummi Department or the Animal Control Authority: (1) has inflicted severe injury on a human being without prov ocation on public or private has killed an property; (2) animal without provoca tion while off the owner’s (3) or is poten property; the where dangerous, tially owner has received notice of the behavior, and the animal again aggressively or endangers attacks, bites, the safety of humans or animals. (h) “Guard Dog” means any member of the 2019 QUOL The Announcements section is dedicated for community members to express their positive thoughts. These comments are the views of the submitter and not of the Squol Quol or LIBC . Please keep Announcements submissions in a positive light. SQUOL Elders August Birthdays Isabelo Alcayaga Harlan James Mary Mangiapane Patricia Alvarez Iris James Josephine Martin Andrea Baker Michael James Eva McCluskey Nadine Bob Sheri James David Misanes Ruby Boome Henry Jameson Vincent Misanes Ronald Brown Dora Jefferson Stacey Moore Yvonne Cagey Isabelle Jefferson Mary Morris Lucky Case Levi Jefferson Thelma Patton Phyllis Cliett Merle Jefferson Linda Paul Sharon Coss Cheryl Jensen Francine Phair Susan Cultee Deborah John Lorna Phair Patricia Davis Ardellina Johnson Marie Ramos Antonio Dick Mary Johnson James Revey Janet Edwards Vernon Johnson David Russell Frederick Egawa Terry Jones Darrel Sanders Jarl Elving Karen Julius Karl Sanders Bernard Finkbonner Rodney Julius Ward Simmonds Linda Finkbonner Sharon Kinley Glen Solomon Michael Finkbonner Bernard Laclair Mary Solomon Nikki Finkbonner Alfred Lane Phillip Solomon Robert Finkbonner Laverne Lane Sharon Suttle Joe Franzen Marcelline Lane Lori Swift Kenneth Gainer Vernon Lane Carl Talas Gerald George Charles Lawrence Brenda Toby Thomas George Elizabeth Lawrence Marcelene Washington Joel Greene Theresa Lawrence Gerald Wright Gregory Hall Duane Lee Carol Zuvich Arcenia Head Kenneth Long Andrew James James Lyness
My Dear Family~ As we near the close of Jimmer! And our Beloved Aunt G’- There Don’t Forget to submit another awesome summer season we now were no other names for her as she was the begin our prep work to return to school! This Rule, and there were no other exceptions! summer was filled with incredible memories RIGHT?! In her quiet way she made sure your birthday wishes, for our books of life! HOT DOG TUESDAY you did everything proper, according to down at the Grounds! It was nothing fancy tradition, and in a loving way. If she didn’t but was always the greatest meal of the know how to make or do something she anniversaries, news, week because it was spent with family and made sure she learned along with each extended family who stopped by to say of you. RIP Aunt G’. Miss and love all our HELLO. Our Baby Jalen continued do his Beloved who have gone before us. Please announcements, best to beat his Grandpa at skipping rocks continue to hold them in prayer. During this on the water! Keep it up Jalen!! Some of month we will continue the celebration of life congratulations and us watched the landing of the Canoes on and we happen to have a few this month!! our beaches then the Protocol all the days Please join the Thomas family of Easter, that followed. It is a great feeling to be able Southern and Northern Lummi in wishing pictures by July 30th for to participate, sing a song with the Nation, the following a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! visit with relatives from a far and make new 2 G r a n d m a T h e r e s a T h o m a s - R I P friends who end up to be….A RELATIVE… 7 Percy Solomon the August issue of the ENIT?! We cried to witness the pride carried 9 K o r d e l l i a “ K o r a ” S o l o m o n by all our children during Lummi’s Protocol!! 1 4 J a m e s H e s t e r - R I P We have the best life here and for the most 15 Mary Hillaire Squol Quol. part we know it to be true. We have also 20 Amelia James been blessed with a new life in our family! 2 6 I s a i a h W o l f Ta l e W e l l s What a treasure he is already! HOORAY 3 1 A u n t “ G ” - R I P FOR OUR SIDE as Bill would say! We had NOW..Make a wish!! And in BILL’S Tradition Please submit your our prayers answered! And that took many you much GGEEET OOUT ANND WAAALK! of our tears to sing HIS praise for that. Sadly, Love you all every day. 333 always…and 444 the loss within the community continued but forever! pictures and other we did our best to stand together, remain in prayer, and help those who were in need. Happy Birthday Kristin Kinley! information to squolquol@ For each of those I thank you! During this Happy Birthday Charene Alexander! month we will include 3 people who made a large impact on our life at one time or Happy Birthday Merena Marois! Love, Uncle lummi-nsn.gov or at our another. Our late Momma-Theresa (Twee, Snoop, Auntie Julie, and family Tressa) the Matriarch of our family. In her Happy Birthday Dad, Grandpa Merle, kind way she gave us many of her gifts! And Papa Papa! We are so glad we got to office at the LIBC Admin each of them a treasure. RIP Momma. Then celebrate with you and look forward to many our beloved Hester- James/Jeeves/Jimmer, more! Love, Snoop, Julie, Edna, Brandon, Building, Upstairs. he too was a card and a half. His love of Aubryana, Xavier, Xander, Patricia, Loren III, life gave you something to smile about. And Alice, Merle and Tonya
LUMMI NATION yet when needed he was the rock of our family and a believer of faith and love. RIP 20 QUOL 21 ------SQUOL Legal charge of the animal or or charge of the animal them to permitted livestock case any In at large. run it where to the is shown in Court that an animal, cluding livestock, has been consecu (5) five for large at tive days, it shall be conclu the that presumed sively owner has permitted them at large. 32.05.030 to run Except Civil Infractions as specified elsewhere within of this Title, any violation the following provisions or of this requirement other an constitute shall Code infraction and shall subject the violator to a fine not to and two hundred exceed is It (a) ($250): dollars fifty unlawful to keep or harbor a dog or cat over (6) six months of age within the Lummi Nation without a dog or cat license issued by Lummi Nation Police De unlawful is It (b) partment. for any person other than his keeper, or the owner agent, or a Lummi Nation the remove to Officer Police license tag from any dog or (c) It is unlawful for thecat. of any keeper owner or or permit, dogs to cause, allow such animal to roam, run, stray, or to be away from the premises of such is owner unless the animal under control by a leash or verbal and/or signal con (d) It is unlawful for trol. the owner or keeper of any to fail to remove fe animal cal matter deposited by animal on public their property or public ease of property private ment or others before the owner leaves the immediate area where the fecal matter was deposited. (e) It is unlawful for the owner or keeper of fecal allow to animal any material to accumulate on the property of the owner of period a for keeper or time greater than one (1) week. (f) It is unlawful for the owner or keeper of any animal to allow fecal mate rial to contaminate or oth erwise pollute the waters of (g) It is Nation. the Lummi unlawful for the owner or of keeper any animal to permit such animal to enter food is stored,a place where prepared, served or sold to thepublic provided, this apply to shall not Section animals trained to aid the handicapped. (h) It is un lawful to harbor or keep an animal which by frequent or barks, howls, habitual or unrea noises, loud other sonably annoys or disturbs another resident in the im mediate neighborhood. (i) It is unlawful for the owner or keeper of any animal to (Continued on Page 22) ------be removed and submitted labora to an appropriate tory for analysis. (d) Should an animal manifest any or de unusual behavior of illness velop symptoms or die the during observa the tion owner, period, or Animal veterinarian Control Authority shall im mediately notify Lummi Nation Police Department of that (e) condition. In all cases where a stray animal that has bitten a person or caused an abrasion or puncture of the skin, is slain by person any or dies by other and a pe means, riod of ten (10) days has not elapsed since the day of the bite, it shall be the duty of any person slaying such animal to immediately no Nation Police tify Lummi Department and deliver intact the head of such ani Nation Po mal to Lummi labora for Department lice tory analysis as may be re be the shall It (f) quired. duty of every medical doc tor, hospital, or other ap plicable health official to report all animal bites that regardless the skin, break or factors of provocation previous inoculation record Such report of the animal. shall be made to Lummi Nation Police Department, as promptly as possible so that quarantine procedures can be instituted in a time ly fashion. (g) It shall be the duty of the Animal Control Authority to report the ra bies laboratory results and/ or quarantine findings im mediately after the ten (10) day period, to the medical the ani treating provider mal bite victim so that ap post-exposure propriate be can treatment rabies initiated in a timely man ner. 32.04.040 Destruction of Any Animals Infected bitten by an animal animal by ap found rabid to be propriate laboratory tests shall be destroyed . Title 32 (Animal Control Code) LIBC Resolution #2016- Infrac 32.05 Chapter 6 014 Abatementtions 32.05.010 Costs of Owner – Liability addition to any penaltyIn provided in this Chapter or any person whose by law, in maintained is animal violation of this Chapter may be assessed any costs or expenses incurred by the agents. its or Tribe Presumptions 32.05.020 For the purpose of this Ti tle, when it shall have been established by competent evidence that an animal, was at including livestock, a rebuttable pre large, sumption shall arise that in person or owner the ------attacking or threatening attacking or threatening immediate bodily to injury person any person. (b) Any defend may protect or fromthemselves or another bodilyattack or imminent injury or may protect their own property or the prop an from of another erty by animal vicious attacking use of reasonable force necessary to abate the cur rent threat. Chapter 32.04 Rabies Control 32.04.010 Rabies Re Vaccination quired All dogs and cats six (6) month or age or older shall be vaccinated against rabies. All vaccinations ac in be performed shall standards with cordance published by the National Association of State Public Health Inc. Veterinarians, Control of Rabid32.04.020 or Potential Rabid Animals and bites which animal Any breaks the skin of any per be quarantined shall son for a ten (10) day period to determine if the animal is infected with a disease. The shall place beof quarantine established by the Animal Control Authority, and the Authority Control Animal allow discretion, its in may, ofkeeper the owner and/or thethe animal to maintain 32.04.030 quarantine. (a) Procedure Quarantine Any animal that has bitten a human and broken the skin, regardless of provoca tion or previous inocula shall be diseases, tion for of period a for contained not lessdays, than ten (10) in such a manner that it is segregated from any other animals and coming from into contact with other animals and humans ex cept for the caretaker. (b) animal The may be quaran tined at an animal shelter or a veterinarian or board ing kennel of the owner’s choice, provided that the costs to board the animal shall by be ownerthe borne in a location if quarantined the owner’s than other If the owner is residence. unable or unwilling to con unwill and animal the fine of costs the bear to ing the Tribal confinement, Court shall be empowered to have the Animal Control Authority remove the ani mal from the owners prem the animal ises and have immediately euthanized. head shall be The animal’s removed and submitted to or officer health county the directly to an appropriate laboratory for analysis. (c) a and stray If unwanted animal has inflicted a bite upon a human it may be immediately euthanized and the animal head shall ------and provides proper licens (b) Disposition of Sick ing. or Injured Animal. When in the judgment of a licensed or the veterinarian Animal an ani Control Authority, mal that has been im be de pounded should rea stroyed for humane be may the animal sons, destroyed before the expi hold of the required ration Such cases musting period. writing in be documented by the Control Au Animal thority. 32.03.040 Entry of Premises An animal en law or forcement officer enforcement officer shall not enter theresidence of owner without an permis sion or a warrant, except for the following condition: An animal control officer, or law enforcement officer in hot pursuit of an animal known to be a dangerous or a potentially dangerous animal or reasonably sus pected of being dangerous than other to persons wrongful trespassers upon premises may the owner’s enter the premises of the owner and demand posses sion of such animal and if, after request, the owner or keeper of the animal re fuses to deliver the animal officer the and officer the to reasonable with cannot he safety catch the animal, may then obtain a warrant authorizing the seizure and impoundment of the ani mal. 32.03.050 Destruc Have That tion of Animals Bitten Twice Any animal which has bitten a human twice unprovoked situa in tions may be humanely of the by order destroyed Court after the end of the and day quarantine (10) ten ten The period. observation (10) day quarantine and observation period may be waived if proof of vaccina the If is submitted. tion or dies animal is killed prior to the completion of the required quarantine period, the animal head ra for submitted be may bies analysis or other test ing as may be required. 32.03.060 Off Leash Area and Justice Com The Law mission may from time to as area an designate time an “Off Leash Area.” Ani mals found within this area when the animal’s owner or are is also present keeper to be under not required physical restraints to pre from run vent the animal (Ani ning at large. Title 32 mal Control Code) LIBC 5 #2016-014 Resolution 32.03.070 Vicious Animals Nation (a) Lummi at Large Police Department is au thorized to kill any animal that the officer observes ------
TITLE 32 LUMMI NATION CODE OF LAWS ANIMAL CONTROL CODE Chapter 32.01 General Provisions 32.01.001 Provisions 32.01.001 32.01 General CODE Chapter CONTROL LAWS ANIMAL CODE OF LUMMI NATION TITLE 32 Page 19 Continued from impounded animals of any identifi provide shall kind sign a cation and shall they verifies that statement or are the keeper, owner, of the authorized agent owner. Names, street Title Control Code)(Animal 32 LIBC Resolution #2016- 014 4 or road addresses, city, and phone numbers (b) For will be required. impounded animal every pursuant to this Chapter, shall be paid to the there Control Authority, Animal by any person desiring to the redeem such animal, the in listed fees as total Sched Fee Control Animal ule before the animal is released from impound ment. (c) In addition to the impoundment fee, the Ani mal Control Authority may rea of a payment require sonable amount per day for boarding the animal. This amount shall be set in ac cordance with theboarding fee provided by the Animal (d) Control No Authority. be released shall animal of proof without written a or vaccination rabies written agreement by the owner agreeing to vacci nate the animal at the own er’s cost. (e) No animal shall be released without a proper license as provided in this Title. (f) Any unal tered dog or cat impounded more than once in a twelve month period(12) shall be spayed neutered or by the Authority Control Animal to prior the release of the animal unless the owner pays an increase of forty percent (40%) of the fee stated in the impoundment the of cost The fee schedule. be shall neuter or spay charged to the owner upon redemption but shall be deducted from the im poundment fees otherwise required. (g) Fees provided for in this Section can be at the reduced or waived discretion of the director of the Animal Control Author ity or by order of if it court, can be determined that the owner did not otherwise of this the terms violate Im 32.03.030 Chapter. poundment – Disposition who is not (a) Any animal redeemed by its owner the after days (5) five within impoundment may be hu manely destroyed by an approved method, or may be placed for adoption with thata provided new owner, in the new owner agrees writing to surgically steril ize the animal within one (1) month of maturity and agrees the animal will not be used, sold, or donated for experimental purposes, 2019 QUOL Legal SQUOL
TITLE 32 LUMMI NATION CODE OF LAWS ANIMAL CONTROL CODE Chapter 32.01 General Provisions 32.01.001 Continued from Page 21 allow such animal to chase It is unlawful for an owner an owner or other person scription of the animal; (b) animal’s care and housing cars, motorcycles, bicycles or keeper to refuse to quar- harboring or keeping an Location where the animal including requirements or any other vehicle. (j) It antine or permit the quar- animal to permit the ani- is found; (c) A description that the animal be re- is unlawful for the owner or antine of any animal as mal to create a nuisance by of the acts or events giving strained or otherwise pre- keeper of any animal to al- required by this Chapter. failing to control the animal rise to the claim for which vented from posing a threat low such animal to habitu- (b) It is unlawful for the such that it endangers or the petitioner is seeking to the community; (4) or- ally bark at, snap, bite, owner of any animal, when damages the safety, health, relief. If the petition seeks der the animal destroyed in jump upon or threaten notified that such animal comfort or property of his to have the animal declared a humane manner; (5) or- persons lawfully on the has bitten any person or neighbors or the commu- a dangerous or potentially der any other relief reason- public sidewalks, streets, has so injured any person nity. 32.05.050 Other dangerous animal the peti- ably calculated to protect alleys, or public places. (k) as to cause abrasion or Criminal Violations In ad- tion must state specific the safety and health of the It is unlawful for any per- puncture of the skin and is dition to any penalties set facts giving rise to such a community. (b) The peti- son other than the owner or subject to quarantine, to forth in this Section, an claim; (d) The animal’s tioner may request ex parte person authorized by the sell, kill, or give away such animal’s owner may also be owner and address; (e) relief from the Court. Un- owner of an animal to re- animal to be taken beyond issued a citation for Dis- Whether the animal has a der appropriate circum- lease an animal from any the limits of the Lummi obedience to Lawful Orders license tag and if so the li- stances and based upon confinement, vehicle or Nation, except to an animal of Court for the failure to cense number if known; (f) evidence and testimony restraint unless such re- control authority, county follow any order issued by The relief requested from presented, the Court may lease is necessary for the health officer, or Washing- the Court for the care or the Court. 32.05.070 Hear- order restrictions upon any immediate health and safe- ton State Public Health control of such animal. ing – Animal Control Order animal that is the subject of ty of the animal. This Sec- Laboratory for rabies ex- 32.05.060 Animal Control – Temporary Order (a) a Petition for Animal Con- tion shall not apply to law amination. (c) It is unlaw- Petition Any person may Upon receipt of a petition trol. Any Title 32 (Animal enforcement personnel and ful for the owner of any file a verified petition underfor animal control, the Control Code) LIBC Reso- animal control officers. (l) animal who has bitten any the penalty of perjury for Court shall schedule a hear- lution #2016-014 8 restric- It is unlawful for any per- person or has injured any animal control in the Trib- ing within ten (10) business tions placed at an ex parte son to permit livestock to person so as to cause abra- al Court. Such an action is days. Upon the basis of the hearing must be reasonably run at large within the ex- sion or puncture of the civil in nature and shall be facts and evidence pre- calculated to prevent im- terior boundaries of the skin, to fail to notify the governed by Title 3 except sented at the hearing the minent harm to an Lummi Reservation or Animal Control Authority as may be modified by the Court may: (1) require that individual(s) or to the trust lands. (m)It is unlaw- of the bite and location of provision of this Title. Any the animal be licensed; (2) health and safety of the ful for any person to dump the animal immediately petition filed must contain declare the animal a poten- community including but or otherwise release any upon knowledge of the in- the following information tially dangerous animal or not limited to impounding animal within the exterior cident. (d) It is unlawful for or state that the informa- a dangerous animal; (3) the animal pending a hear- boundaries of the Lummi tion is unknown: (a) De- place restrictions on the ing on the petition. Reservation or trust lands. (n) It is unlawful for any Tag # ______person to maintain, control or otherwise treat any ani- ❏ ❏ mal in an inhumane man- Title 32 – Lummi Nation License and Registration ner. (o) Whenever, by this Ο Ο Code or by other ordinanc- ______es or enactments of the Owner’s Name: First Last Ο ΟM. I. LIBC, an act Title 32 (Ani- mal Control Code) LIBC ______Resolution #2016-014 7 or Owner’s Address: Street Owner’sΟ PhoneΟ Number omission is deemed an of- fense involving the subject ______matter of this Code but no Other Contacts: Name Phone Number specific penalty is imposed, ❏ ❏ upon a finding of responsi- Animal(s) Dog _____ Cat _____ bility by the Court for such Breed: ______Color: ______Weight: ______Ο M Ο F an offense, the responsible person shall be issued a fine Name: ______Certification of Rabies Vaccination: Yes No under this Section. Ο Ο 32.05.040 Criminal Viola- tions Any violation of the Registered Service Animal (need copy of registration) Ο Yes Ο No following provisions shall constitute a criminal of- fence and upon conviction Owner’s Signature: ______Date: ______shall subject the violator to
imprisonment for a period LLO Staff Signature: ______Date: ______not to exceed ninety (90) days and/or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars Picture Optional ($500) plus court costs. (a)
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The Announcements section is dedicated for community members for community section is dedicated The Announcements the views These comments are positive thoughts. to express their keep Quol or LIBC . Please and not of the Squol of the submitter in a positive light. submissions Congratulations to Kalia Peters and try must her member team! each that Over team the elite an weekend is This of July 26 County. to Whatcom of July “Rangers” 28th, of member 2019 a Kalia is Kalia Peters WA.! and Redmond, her in took Cup Soccer the Select Team “Crossfire are games/tournaments Their old. years 18 to 15 from range ages Girls member!! a as year third her in currently is Kalia of season! each Daughter for out Grand Peters, Carolyn of daughter the is Kalia get! they chance every her with travels family her So Area. County King the in held Northern, of Family Thomas The Peters/Lumbert! June Late the and Veale Gary and Chris of Daughter Grand Great and Veale Carol and Jim Kalia!! to go Eastern and Southern Lummi are very proud!! Way Crossfire Select Cup July 26th to July 28th 2019 Acreas North Field 60 Redmond, WA 3 and tied two games. Kalia took 1st in her league. Won NAMES BELOW: Abby Hays Peters, Bottom Row: DJ Camacho, Cori Sieving, McKenzie McBeath, Kalia Hallquist Taylor Bautista and Coach Thrall, Guest Player? Cali Sieving, Emily Row: Eve Schudlich, Hannah McSwain, Sydney Top Prior to this game she played for Baker Blast- Phillips Field Bellingham, WA June 21st to 23rd 2019 championship 1st place Won 3 and tied two games. Kalia took 1st in her league. Won 2019 Hunters do not need to be present at the meeting to enter the drawing.
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Kwina Cinema 2019
Friday Nights in August Starting at Dusk(around 9pm) Behind LIBC
Free Popcorn & Water Raffle for Movie Passes
Stuff to bring: Chair Blanket Bug Spray (optional) Cash for concession stand
A conference call number will be available for those who cannot attend the meeting.