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 , 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. Over the next couple of pages, please find a list of can- didates in races that impact us locally. To help you make You can also visit www.votewa.gov to view the Voters your decisions, noted in bold and with a * are the can- Guide online and check your voter registration status.

Federal: President/Vice President WA State Auditor • Joseph R. Biden/Kamala D. Harris (D) • Pat (Patrice) McCarthy (D) www.joebiden.com www.patmccarthyauditor.com • Donald J. Trump/Michael R. Pence (R) • Chris Leyba (R) www.donaldjtrump.com www.leybaaudits.com

Federal: Congressional District 6—U.S. Representative WA Attorney General • Derek Kilmer (D)* • Bob Ferguson (D) www.derekkilmer.com www.bobferguson.com • Elizabeth Kreiselmaier (R) • Matt Larkin (R) www.cleanupthehouse.com www.mattlarkinforag.com

WA State: Governor WA Commissioner of Public Lands • (D)* • (D)* www.jayinslee.com www.hilaryfranz.com • Loren Culp (R) • Sue Kuehl Pederson (R) www.culpforgovernor.com www.citizensforsue.com

WA State: Lt. Governor WA Superintendent of Public Instruction • (D)* • * www.dennyheck.com www.chrisreykdal.org • Marko Liias (D) • Maia Espinoza www.markoforwa.com www.maiaforus.com

WA Secretary of State WA Legislative District 23—State Senator • (R) • Christine Rolfes (D)* www.kimwyman.com www.electchristine.com • Gael Tarleton (D) • Pam Madden-Boyer (R) www.voteforgael.org www.pammaddenboyer.com

WA State Treasurer WA Legislative District 23—State Representative Pos. 1 • (D) • Tarra Simmons (D)* www.electmikep.com www.electtarrasimmons.com • Duane A. Davidson (R) • April Ferguson (R) www.davidsonforwa.com www.ballotpedia.org/April_Ferguson PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | OCTOBER 2020 | PAGE 7 WA Legislative District 23—State Representative Pos. 2 Kitsap Superior Court—Judge Position 1 • Drew Hansen (D)* • Tina Robinson www.drewhansen.com www.voterobinsonforjudge.com • Elaina Gonzales-Blanton (R) • Lynn Fleischbein www.egblanton4staterep.com www.lynnforkitsapjudge.com

WA Supreme Court—Justice Position #03 Kitsap Commissioner District 1 • Dave Larson • Robert (Rob) Gelder (D) www.larsonforwa.com www.robertgelder.com • Raquel Montoya-Lewis* • Scott Henden (R) www.justicemontoyalewis.com www.electscotthenden.com

WA Supreme Court—Justice Position #06 Kitsap Commissioner District 2 • Richard S. Serns • Oran R. Root (R) www.ballotpedia.org/Richard_Serns www.electoran.com • G. * • Charlotte Garrido (D) www.justicehelenwhitener.com www.charlottegarrido.com

Other Washington state candidates endorsed by Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council • Beth Doglio (D), • Steve Tharinger (D), Washington House of Representatives, 22nd District Washington House of Representatives, 24th District • Debra Lekanoff(D), • Drew Stokesbary (R), Washington House of Representatives, 40th District Washington House of Representatives, 31st District (Member of Tlingit tribe and second tribal woman to • Marcus Riccelli (D), serve in the Washington state House) Washington House of Representatives, 3rd District • (D), • Sharon Shewmake (D), Washington House of Representatives, 27th District Washington House of Representatives, 42nd District • J.T. Wilcox (R), • Bill Ramos (D), Washington House of Representatives, 2nd District Washington House of Representatives, 5th District • Drew MacEwen (R), • Dave Paul (D), Washington House of Representatives, 35th District Washington House of Representatives, 10th District • Dan Griffey(R), • Glenda Breiler (D), Washington House of Representatives, 35th District Washington House of Representatives, 22nd District • Mari Leavitt (D), • Brian Blake (D), Washington House of Representatives, 29th District Washington House of Representatives, 19th District • Tom Dent (R), • Zack Hudgins (D), Washington House of Representatives, 13th District Washington House of Representatives, 11th District • Noel Frame (D), • (D), Washington House of Representatives, 36th District , 3rd District • Strom Peterson (D), • (R), Washington House of Representatives, 21st District Washington State Senate, 9th District • Brian Blake (D), • Derek Stanford (D), Washington House of Representatives, 19th District Washington State Senate, 1st District • Lillian Ortiz-Self (D), • Steve O’Ban (R), Washington House of Representatives, 21st District Washington State Senate, 28th District • Joe Fitzgibbon (D), • Dean Takko (D), Washington House of Representatives, 34th District Washington State Senate, 19th District • Tana Senn (D), • June Robinson (D), Washington House of Representatives, 41st District Washington State Senate, 38th District PAGE 8 | OCTOBER 2020 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS Around The Rez Opportunities and announcements for the S'Klallam Community

sary, they will make additional on-site There’s Still Time: visits. Make Sure You’re Census 2020 Registered to Vote! As part of its Nonresponse Follow-up Census takers will social distance, wear This November, it’s important that Operation, the U.S. Census Bureau is masks, and follow all other state safety you vote, but are you registered? The visiting every household that has not mandates. Washington Democratic Party’s Tribal already responded to the 2020 Cen- Organizing Committee is making it sus to ensure a complete and accurate If you haven’t yet responded to the easy to check your registration. Simply count. census, you can do so now online. It’s go to www.wa-democrats.org/triba- easy and only takes a few minutes. Go lorganizing to put in your name and Census takers will visit non-respond- to www.my2020census.gov. it’ll check your registration status in ing households through October. If Washington state. no one is home, they will leave a no- tice with information about how to respond online or by phone. As neces-

We’re doing great against COVID-19. Keep going!

• Mask up when in public. This includes inside and outside. • Stay home when you’re sick. • Maintain social distanc- ing. • When you must meet with those outside your household, keep group sizes small. • Restrict any and all trav- el. If possible, don’t go outside Kitsap County.

And, of course, wash hands frequently. When that’s not possible, use havd sanitizer.

We’re all in this together! PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | OCTOBER 2020 | PAGE 9 PGST Youth Provide Hope Through Art

September is Suicide Prevention Month. The PGST Youth Department held a poster contest to help bring awareness to this serious mental health issue.

Mistaya Benefield came in First Place with a poster with a powerful message: “It’s okay to not be okay! You are loved. You are enough. We need you here.”

In Second Place, was Holly Skinner who used the semicolon (;) mark in her poster design. The semicolon symbolizes solidarity against serious mental health issues, including depression, addiction, anxiety, and, of course, suicide.

Randee Fulton’s Third Place poster features a striking sunrise image with a simple, but powerful message: Tomorrow needs you.

“I would like to say congratulations to the winners! We will be hanging their posters, as well as all the others we received, around the campus to remind people that you are not alone,” said Dayna Benefield, PGST’s Young Adult Prevention Specialist.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention states that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in United States. In 2018—the most recent data year—over 48,000 American died by suicide. There were 1.4 million suicide attempts.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide disproportionately af- fects American Indians and Alaska Natives and has been increasing since 2003.

If you ever have thoughts of ending your life, there is help. Call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or live chat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

The Winning Posters, counter-clockwise: 1st place, Mistaya Benefield; 3rd place, Randee Fulton; 2nd place, Holly Skinner; PAGE 10 | OCTOBER 2020 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS Happy Birthday! ...to everyone celebrating in OCTOBER

October 1 October 8 Elaine Schneider October 25 Angela Charles Bernett Najera Virginia Bryant Jaymee Jones Leola Purser October 16 Joel Jones Jeromy Jones Makenzie Wellman Bryce Black Brittnay Sanders Tia Knepper October 2 October 9 Joseph Lund October 26 Julia Anderson Ruby Crawford George Jerry Sparks Cynthia Symes James Gresham Janet Reynolds Brittney Stephenson Valorie Bryant Anthony Jones Joshua Sutherland Dawn Stephenson Jennifer DeCoteau Hatsi Trevathan Jolene George October 27 Kyle Loescher Alisha Williams Cedar Calhoun Aaliyah Sullivan October 17 Chenoa Jones October 10 Keanei Ashby Lexus Jones-Hart October 3 Yvette Jones Maelynn Ashley Stephen Schneider Lillian Combes Preston Moran Devin Sullivan Kyle Jacobs October 20 Marie Donaldson Alexandra Raphael October 11 Juan Hernandez Jaxxon Rogers Austin DeCoteau Hannah Leavitt October 28 Ann Beckham Matthew Purser Danette Ives Jennifer Schneider October 21 Delecia Jackson October 4 Maylene Adams Victoria Quinney Eddie Charles October 12 Sheila Charles Michael Stewart Marie Hebert Steven Frederick Armez Jackson Jaleena Woodruff Stephanie Keys October 29 Maverick Redbird Wendy Roane October 22 Miranda Ives Zachary Moran Michelle Jones October 5 October 13 Nevaeh Sullivan Aaron Purser Candace Aguayo Katrina Smart Tyler Hayes Ralph Purser Gabriella Doleman Trisha Sampson Mila Sullivan Abraham Jackson October 23 Stephanie Taylor October 14 Isaiah Jones October 31 Ava Williams Marc Plankenhorn Mason Purser Dadrian Arciaga Kaliya Purser Lance Bjorklund October 6 Kathy Sullivan October 24 Krista Hanna Talisha Affonce-Carter Misty Wellman Cheryl Archambault Donette Fulton Kyle Wellman Sena Dailey Karleigh Gomez Anthony Seachord October 15 Avery Ives October 7 Lisa DeCoteau Naciya Knight Donovin Opulencia-Rogers PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 | PAGE 11

CHECK IT OUT AT YOUR LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY

COMMUNITY NEWS — Kitsap Regional Library them. With your safety in mind, we have many is still in the middle of its phased reopening protocols in place including wearing masks plan. and gloves as we serve you at curbside.

In Kitsap County’s Phase 2, buildings are We are not able to accept donations at Kitsap not allowed to be open to the public, but the Regional Library locations at this time. We Library now offers curbside returns and holds appreciate your support and patience during pickup. this difficult time.

Although the library is still closed and Please call us with any questions. September found us halting curbside service for a few days due to the very poor air quality, we have news about October.

We plan to move our curbside service to the For updated COVID-19 information, west side of the library beginning October check our website krl.org or call 1, 2020. You can make an appointment to pick up holds online or call us at 360-297- us at 360-297-2670. 2670. Curbside hours are 10 am-3:45 pm on weekdays and 10 am- 1 pm Saturday. Stay safe and we hope Our newest service is Book Bundles. Call or to see you soon at the go to KRL.org to fill out a form about obtaining library! books on any topic. We’ll put together a bag of 5-10 books for you to pick up at curbside. This is especially helpful to students of all ages.

Our book return bins are open, so you can return your library items any time in the bin at the ball field parking lot or the one in front of the library.

Returned items remain in quarantine a minimum of 96 hours, so they will not come off your record for several days after returning PRSRT STD U.S.POSTAGE PAID 31912 Little Boston Rd. NE Silverdale, WA Permit # 111 Kingston, Wash. 98346

TIDE TABLES FOR PORT GAMBLE, WASHINGTON OCTOBER 2020