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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBE | WWW.PGST.NSN.US | 360-297-2646 | OCTOBER 2020 Red Cedar Housing Development Breaks Ground The cleared site for the Red Cedar Housing Development The new Red Cedar housing development is taking shape! utaries. Buffers and drainage features were incorporated Most of the activity this summer has been installing wa- into Red Cedar to protect these tributaries and ensures ter and sewer lines in Little Boston Road. In the next that future fish will be safe. couple of months, a new loop road will be built within the subdivision itself to provide access to the new lots. The new Red Cedar subdivision includes wide sidewalks and a recreation area. A walking/bicycle trail is planned The tribe has contributed $2.3 million for clearing and to be constructed along Little Boston Road in the near leveling the Red Cedar project. This funding guarantees future which will give residents additional recreation op- that the lots will be level, well drained and ready to build tions as well as the ability to walk or bike to the tribal on. The additional tribal funding has also helped extend center. water and sewer for serving another planned subdivision on the north end of the reservation. Timber for wood cutting is still available on the south end of the subdivision! The subdivision is unique in that tributaries to Ship- builders Creek wrap around it. Just to the north, a new ~Red Cedar wide culvert is planned under Little Boston Road that Continued on page 5 will allow fish to reach Shipbuilders creek and its trib- PAGE 2 | OCTOBER 2020 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS PGST Vision Statement Our vision is to achieve the full potential of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal sovereign nation to be self- sufficient, proud, strong, healthy, educated and respected. PGST Mission Statement The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is to exercise sovereignty and ensure self-determination and self-sufficiency through visionary leadership. We will ensure the health, welfare and economic success of a vibrant community through education, economic development, preservation and protection of the rich culture, traditions, language, homelands, and natural resources of our Tribe. Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe 31912 Little Boston Road NE Telephone: 360-297-2646 Website: www.pgst.nsn.us Kingston, WA 98346 Fax: 360-297-7097 Email: [email protected] Tribal Council Jeromy Sullivan, Chairman Matt Ives, Councilman Chris Tom, Vice Chairman Jamie Aikman, Councilman Renee Veregge, Councilman Donovan Ashworth, Councilman Entity Directors • Kelly Sullivan, Executive Director • Sam Cocharo, General Manager, • Betty Decoteau, CFO The Point Casino • Audrey Gugel, Administrative Director • Nic'cola Armstrong, Executive of Tribal Government Director, Tribal Gaming Agency • Kara Wright, Administrative Director • Joan Garrow, PGS Foundation of Tribal Services Executive Director • Chris Placentia, Chief Executive • Craig Dougall, Port Gamble Office, Noo-Kayet S'Klallam Housing Authority Executive Director This newsletter is a product of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe. For advertising inquiries or to submit items for publication, please contact Sharon Purser at [email protected] or Ginger Vaughan at [email protected]. PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | OCTOBER 2020 | PAGE 3 NKDC Announces New Board Members the Society for Human Resource Management, and holds several certifications related to FEMA Emergency Response Management. She previous- ly served as a Gaming Commissioner. Richard Baze is a new appointee to the NKDC Board and comes with over 20 years of experience as a leader in the retail financial services industry. A graduate of the University of Washington, he grew up in North Kitsap and has previously held positions with the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam tribes. He is driven by a passion for delivering high level customer service, staff de- velopment, and relying on data to drive the deci- NKDC’s latest Board members: Misty Bowechop and Richard Baze sion-making process. NKDC Board members serve three year terms. The Noo-Kayet Development Corporation has an- They may serve up to two consecutive terms. nounced new appointments to their Board of Directors. Board members apply for their positions and are judged based on their experience and performance A long-time Board member, Misty Bowechop has been named during the formal interview process. The Board Board Chair. Previously serving as Board Vice-Chair, Misty is makes recommendations to Tribal Council, who an enrolled member of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. She choose new members. has 25 years experience in Human Resources, including at the director level. She is a certified Human Resources Profession- al, certified Tribal Human Resources Professional, a member of Important Phone Numbers and Contact Guidelines General Inquiries: Dental Clinic: 360-297-2646 Open for emergencies only. Call Emergency Operations. Elders Liaison: Alena George at 360-337-9935 or 360-297- Wellness Clinic: 9689 360-297-6326 Elders should not be leaving their homes or Running on limited staff during regular business going into public at all. Please call Alena for hours. Please leave a voicemail and someone any needs. will get back to you. The Food Bank is also open. Medical Clinic: 360-297-2840 (M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm) Natural Resources: 360-200-1386 (after hours and on weekends) 360-516-3206 Please call before coming to the Clinic for any need. PAGE 4 | OCTOBER 2020 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS Flu Season is Coming: Get Your Shot! Does the clinic have the vaccine yet? Yes! Will the clinic have mass vaccina- tion events? Yes. Drive through vaccinations! These will be advertised widely when they occur. For people who don’t feel safe leaving their home, there will be limited access to at-home vaccina- tions by visiting medical staff. With all our masking and social distancing, will a flu pandemic still happen? We didn’t stop COVID-19, so we probably aren’t going to stop the flu. We did, however, keep COVID-19 from overwhelming us. And the same With COVID-19 still very much a reality, the probability of things that slow down COVID-19 will slow down two pandemics at once is making everyone nervous. influenza. How bad will it be? Nobody knows! Getting a flu shot is EXTRA important this year, because: When the flu hits, will the clinic test for both • The healthcare system is likely to be very stressed and diffi- flu and COVID-19? cult to access. Yes. In fact, they are developing tests that will look • If you get flu symptoms, you’re going to be very worried for both at the same time. We hope to get these that it’s COVID-19 (coronavirus). Your coughing will new tests--if they work well. make people worried at work and about town. • Catching one while you’re recovering from the other could What if I have more questions? make for a bad month. Call the clinic to speak with a triage nurse. Can I get a flu shot as soon as possible? Watch the memo for more information about up- Pharmacies like SavOn already have the vaccine available. The coming drive through flu shot clinics. immune response to the vaccine wanes over time, especially for elders. Early vaccination may result in suboptimal immunity How to reach the PGST Clinic: before the end of the flu season. That’s why we typically start Main Number: vaccinating in October. We’d like to get everyone vaccinated (360) 297-2840 by early November—and at least by Thanksgiving. Remember: the vaccination takes a couple weeks to start working, so don’t Wellness: wait until the flu is already here! In the past, it has come as (360) 297-6326 early as December. After Hours: (360) 200-1386 PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | OCTOBER 2020 | PAGE 5 Red Cedar Continued from Page 1 Final plans for the Red Cedar Housing Development The Planning Department would like to thank every- And finally, and just a reminder, please do not drive on one for their patience during the construction process. the development site with off-road vehicles. The land We know it has been noisy and inconvenient during has been carefully leveled and surveyed. Any distur- road closures, but things will get back to normal soon. bance to the ground will require the tribe to pay for additional repair time. All About Voting in Washington State Washington is a vote-by-mail state. This means ballots are sent to the homes of every registered voter at least 18 days before each election. Your packet will include a ballot, a secrecy envelope or sleeve, and a return envelope with pre-paid postage. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by election day, which is Tuesday, November 3. You can also return your ballot to a voting drop box. These are located all over the state. The ones closest to the reservation in North Kitsap include: Indianola Tennis Courts North Kitsap Vote Center 20761 Greenwood St. NE; Indianola Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Rd; Poulsbo Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Rd; Kingston Suquamish Tribal Council Building 18490 Suquamish Way NE; Suquamish North Kitsap Fire & Resue 26642 Miller Bay Rd NE; Kingston PAGE 6 | OCTOBER 2020 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. There are a didates that Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council en- number of local, state, and federal races on the ballot that dorses, if any, in each race. For more information on will determine the direction of government for, at least, each candidate, go to the campaign website noted. You the next several years. can also find details about each candidate in the Voters Guide, which will arrive with your mail ballot.