KLAH-CHE-MIN Room and Bingo Hall for up to 325 Guests

KKLAHLAH-C-CHEHE-M-MININ ?acaciAtalbix GeA te HelV yex ti stuLtuleI. A PUBLICATION OF SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE ?acaciAtalbix GeA te HelV yex ti stuLtuleI.

MAY 2003 P eople of the Water COMPLIMENTARY Construction Begins on Little Creek Casino Hotel 100 New Jobs to Be Created

Little Creek Casino formally announced on accomodate up to 1,000 guests at any one April 4th the construction of its upcoming time. There will be two new lounges, a new $23-million, 92-room hotel. Annual General 180-guest restaurant, a gift shop and a state- Construction has already begun on of-the-art arcade. Finally, there will be one the 100,000 square-foot project which is Body Meeting of Southwest Washington’s largest indoor slated for completion by winter, 2003. swimming pools with a capacity of 30,000 Casino General Manager Doug SATURDAY, MAY 3RD gallons of water, a spa area, an exercise room Boon said he estimates the five-story hotel and a state-of-the-art business center with will create 100 new jobs. Currently, the Tribal Center Gymnasium six work stations, network, Internet access, Tribe employs more than 600 people - 480 Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. copy machines and printers. at Little Creek Casino. A large skylight, two huge stone fire- “We want to see this region thrive First Roll Call at 9:00 Elections will take place for two economically and socially,” Boon said. “We Continued on Page 2. feel an added enterprise such as the hotel Council positions: SECRETARY (currently Pete Kruger, Sr.) will bring great things to Mason and TREASURER (currently Steve Sigo) Thurston Counties like meaningful employment, business for vendors and other induced positive economic effects.” Once completed, the hotel will feature six deluxe suites, six deluxe spa rooms and 26 business rooms with king-size beds. All other rooms will feature oversize double beds with furniture constructed from solid wood. All rooms will have high-speed Internet access, a 27-inch TV and a movie system with compact disc sound. The hotel will also feature five conference rooms with the capacity to support 500 people. The entire hotel complex, including the conference rooms, will L ITTLE CREEK CASINO

places and local art will grace the lobby area. casino and hotel. The hotel will displace Room rates will range from $89 to several hundred parking spaces. A new $199 per night. parking structure east of the casino will have The bingo hall was also renovated four levels and hold 450 vehicles, and is recently. The 8,500 square-feet room has a expected to be open this fall. full-scale entertainment area, a large stage, A sky bridge will connect the parking struc- bar and lounge area, and will serve as a show- ture with the entrance to the casino. KLAH-CHE-MIN room and bingo hall for up to 325 guests. Funding for the casino expansion S QUAXIN ISLAND Tr ibal members and their guests project is coming from a Bank of America were the first to view the newly renovated loan and tribal funds. Most loans in the RIBAL EWS T N bingo hall when they were invited to a spe- casino industry are for three to ten years, cial “Tribal Members Only Bingo Night” Boone said. 70 S.E. Squaxin Lane on Friday, April 4th. Water and feasibility studies began Shelton, WA 98584 Boon said the hotel is intended to 18 months ago. Water for the hotel will be be a final destination for tourists as well as drawn from existing wells, and the casino PHONE: (360) 426-9781 a place to stay on business. will build its own wastewater treatment FAX: (360) 432-0858 “We’ve worked to ensure the hotel plant. Currently, wastewater is treated and will offer everything needed for people trav- pumped to the top of a series of hills north Articles and opinions expressed in this eling on business,” Boon said. of the casino. A runoff plan and a series of publication are not necessarily the opinions Samuel Askew will serve as Direc- of this publication or the Tribal Council. biowells is being developed for the entire tor of Hotel Operations. Askew brings over site. The Klah-Che-Min encourages Tribal 17 years of industry experience and 11 years Mike Poier, Director of the Tribe’s Members to submit letters, articles, in management, most recently with Department of Community Development photographs and drawings to be considered Marriott Proprieties. His background in- will be the casino’s building inspector. for publication, but are subject to editing. cludes overseeing hotel development, open- “For the most part, we follow the Contributing writers and artists include ing, management and staff training. all of the county’s building and fire codes,” Squaxin Island community members & staff. Construction began three months Mike said. ago on the connector, an area between the Submissions Deadline: 15th of each month

SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL: DAVID LOPEMAN: Chairman ANDY WHITENER: Vice Chairman PETE KRUGER, SR.: Secretary STEVE SIGO: Treasurer PAULA HENRY: First Council Member ROY PEREZ: Second Council Member CHARLENE KRISE: Third Council Member

Klah-Che-Min Staff: THERESA M. HENDERSON: EXT. #3945 [email protected]

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Running For Council

discuss serious questions and important is- ity education) as my top priority. sues, I try to think first, "What would our Thank you very, very much!!! elders want? How will this effect our Hoyt! youth?" Sometimes the answers aren't always clear, and sometimes we just have to do our best. The past few years have been an amazing learning experience, because there are so many important issues and projects the Tribe is involved with. We have bril- liant people (you, the members of our tribe) leading intelligent and hard-working employees who put your plans and goals into Pete Kruger action. I have learned a lot being on Tribal Since the annual General Body meeting is Council, and I think I'm becoming pretty approaching quickly (May 3rd), I want to well acquainted with the issues and the his- announce my intention to run for reelec- tory behind them. I will continue to serve tion. you to the best of my ability, keeping care I consider it a great honor to serve Will Penn of the elders and youth (especially their qual- you. As we sit down together at Council to Hello, most of you know me, but for those of you who don’t, my name is William B. Penn, Jr., of Big Bill Penn of LaPush and Myrtle Penn Richards of Squaxin Island. My Families are the Penns and the Bagleys. I am running for council and re- questing your vote. I stand for community, culture and preserving our sovereignty. I look forward to serving on council and serving the community as a whole. Thank you for your vote.

Field Technicians Needed; Aleutian Islands, Alaska The Museum of the Aleutians in Unalaska, Alaska is seeking 14 hard-working field ar- chaeologists for large scale excavation at a 3,000 BP midden site, pending final project approval by ADOT beginning May 15, Annual Art Auction to Benefit the MLRC 2003 and is expected to conclude on or SATURDAY, MAY 17TH about August 31, 2003. $15/hr, 40 hrs weekly. Lodging and provided. Applicants On Site This Year!!! should be prepared to work in the challeng- Salish Design Workshop 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ing weather conditions AND OCCA- Salish Design Presentation 4:00 - 5:30 SIONAL VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS! Cultural Performance 5:30 - 6:00 Applicants should have at least one Reception/Preview 6:00 - 7:00 field season of experience. Experience in arc- Auction (Both Live & Silent) 7:00 tic archaeology and/or excavating coastal midden sites a big plus. Please e-mail a re- For more information, or to donate artwork, sume and three references to Rick Knecht contact Dale Clark @ 432-3853 via e-mail ([email protected]) or via FAX at (907)581-6682. 3 N ATURAL RESOURCES

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Hosts “Treaty Background Session” for Political Leaders Emphasizing Water Rights

What do you know about Indian treaties? What is their history? What is their current pertinence? How does the work you do affect treaties? How do they affect you? What are your treaty-related obligations? What are the opportunities? These were just some of the questions answered at the “Treaty Background Session,” held Thursday, March 27 in the Cherberg Building on the Washington State Capital campus and attended by political leaders from across the state. The afternoon agenda included Power Point presentations by Representa- tive Jim Buck on the history of treaties and Senator Karen Fraser on federal/treaty-re- served water rights. Emcee for the event was State Representative John McCoy, a member of the Tulalip Tribes. “These were not peace treaties,” Rep. Jim Buck explained. “These were trea- rights. According to our Constitution, treaties of cession.” ties are ‘the supreme law of the land.’ The When asked how Judge Boldt came states can’t override the Constitution. Only to the “50/50 decision” regarding the tribes’ Congress can interpret treaties.” right to half the fisheries resources, Rep. A representative of the Quinault Buck responded, “A dictionary from 1855 Tribe said, “The tribes don’t trust state con- which says ‘in common’ means 50/50.” servation plans. There has to be a science- Senator Karen Fraser talked about based approach to growth. The tribes sent Senate Bill 5287 and the need to involve their common ground principles to the State Representative John McCoy tribes in all plans and negotiations concern- state, but where are the state principles? The addresses the group of political leaders ing water rights in the State of Washing- ton. “There are two categories of water law,” she said. “The first priority is federal law, which includes the tribes. State law is secondary. The state has issued more water rights than there is water, and the state’s standards for instream flow don’t protect fish. The tribes have a right to fish, so the state could be in violation of treaty rights. We don’t want another lawsuit with the tribes. We need to work these issues out cooperatively.” She went on to explain that, on the state level, the “last person to start using the resource is the first one to lose rights to it, which could cause financial problems for farms, businesses and residences.” “House Bill 5287 takes treaty rights into consideration,” she said. “We have to look at water rights watershed by watershed to ensure we are not intruding on federal Senator Karen Fraser gives a Power Point presentation 4 N ATURAL RESOURCES

Senate and House don’t agree. We could This year, the Tribe is continuing keep arguing until the fish are all gone, or their efforts to assess the benefits of remov- we could work together cooperatively and ing the Goldsborough Dam that had re- get things done. We want to establish a base stricted fish passage. Removal of the dam to protect water, not just for fish, but for was a cooperative effort involving the everyone. We need to work together.” Squaxin Island Tribe, Simpson Timber Company (the dam owners) and local, state and federal agencies. Twenty-five miles of Tribe Finding Salmon habitat, including some notable spring-fed wetlands important to coho rearing, was describe the physiological changes that Upstream of Old Dam opened after the dam came out. young salmon undergo while in freshwater, Emmett O’Connell, Northwest Indian In addition to surveying returns of just before migrating downstream and en- Fisheries Commission Information Officer spawning adults this fall, the Tribe has also tering saltwater. - Since Goldsborough Dam was torn down been operating a couple of smolt traps to In addition to studying the effects two years ago, hundreds of salmon have be- monitor production of the creek. Smolt of dam removal, the trapping also aids fish- gun spawning above the site of the old dam. traps are passive, water-powered devices that eries management. Last year, the Squaxin Island Tribe counted safely and effectively catch young salmon. “Every piece of information we can over 15,000 young Chum salmon migrat- “Because juvenile Coho ‘over win- pick up, from the number of adult spawning down from the newly opened habitat. ter’ instead of leaving freshwater the same ers to smolt production, goes to planning “A lot great salmon habitat was year they hatch, we won’t start seeing the future fishing seasons,” said Peters. “Provid- ing sustainable fisheries on chum and coho are a major goal for the Squaxin Island Tribe, and collecting this data is the best way we can assure that.” The removal of the Goldsborough Dam confirms the importance of protect- ing and restoring salmon habitat. “Returning adults can have access to all the habitat in the world, but it won’t matter if the habitat they’re returning to is bad,” said Jim Peters, the Tribe’s Natural Resources Director. “All salmon need is good habitat and the ability to access that blocked when Goldsborough Dam was offspring of the first post-Goldsborough habitat. Decreasing harvest over the past 20 built. We’re excited to see how many salmon dam coho until this year,” said Peters. years has only gone so far in terms of salmon have been getting up there in the two years TheTribe is carrying out the trap- restoration, we have to work just as hard to the creek has been open,” said Joseph Pe- ping under contract with the U.S. Army repair damaged habitat.” ters, fisheries biologist with the Squaxin Is- Corps of Engineers, who conducted the land Tribe. “The success of removal can’t be dam removal. For more information, contact: judged without first seeing how many At least twice a day, tribal staff check Joseph Peters, Fisheries Biologist salmon use the new habitat.” the traps, noting species types and lengths. Squaxin Island Tribe “We are getting a cross section of (360) 432-3813 the salmon that are migrating out to sea,” [email protected]. said Peters. or Screw traps, because they don’t span Jim Peters the entire width of a creek like other smolt Natural Resources Director traps, only trap a portion of the migrating Squaxin Island Tribe fish. (360) 432-3800 Goldsborough Creek is in a network or of five other creeks the Squaxin Tribe has Emmett O'Connell been monitoring for the last several years. Information Officer The traps will be operated until the end of NWIFC June, when most salmon smolts have mi- (360) 438-1181, ext. 392 grated to sea. Smolt comes from the word [email protected]. “smoltification” which is the term used to

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Palela Bay Clam Enhancement Ian Child & Brian Allen - The Natural Re- sources Department has contracted tribal la- bor consisting of Herb Johns, Rose Krise, Mitchell Coxwell, and Jeremie Walls who have initiated a “commercial scale” clam enhancement project on Squaxin Island. Recently the Tribal Council expressed a need for expanded tribal clam harvest opportunities. This project is a first step to- wards that goal. The Council approved funding for this project. Department of Natural Resources staff and tribal contractors were charged with the task of convert- ing the ground in Palela Bay to commercial beds for growing manila clams. This will involve a multi-step process with varying degrees of treatments, consisting of debris removal, supplemental gravel additions and grooming of the grounds. In April, approximately 4,500 yards of gravel that was of a hand-selected composi- tion was delivered to Squaxin Island by barge. The material was then off-loaded onto smaller barges and towed into Palela Bay where the tribal contractors washed it off onto selected clam bed areas. Some areas needed little gravel, less than 1 inch, while others took as much as 6 inches of lift. Af- ter the gravel was added, dragging the beds by boat and removing large debris accom- plished the final grooming. It is estimated that as many as 6 acres of clam beds will be ready to be seeded at a commercial scale beginning in May. We will be inviting the tribal community to participate in the seed- ing effort. Stay tuned for the announcement. We will keep the community abreast of the progress on this project over the course of this summer.

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June was invaluable in my participation in cause they aren’t. But the subject matter school. The way it all came together was a has to do with Native history, ceremony, and miracle. There was a program that just fit community. These are things that I am me; The Evergreen State College Reserva- passionate about and so I go into my as- tion Based/Community Determined Pro- signments with passion. And while some gram and it was perfect. I completed all of them are more challenging than others, I the paperwork with June’s help and was able usually enjoy the process of completing to enter the program. them. After I received word that I was ac- I was recently chosen to be the cepted into the program, I received a list of Nisqually Site Representative. This basi- books and supplies that I would need. I cally means that I get to participate in a went to the bookstore and was able to pur- workshop called “Healing Our Wounded chase the books that I needed for class. Our Spirits” in Omak in April. This is a great Returning to School class meets one weekend a month and ev- opportunity, because I get to represent the Another Type of Journey ery Wednesday night. There are various sites Nisqually site and all the people I’ve met for this program: Nisqually, Quinault, Port and become close to. I’ll come back from By Meloney Hause Gamble, Muckleshoot – many off-campus the workshop with information and news sites. My classes are held at the Nisqually to share with my new community. The Decision to Return to School site. When I first attended, I found out that I was a Tribal Gaming Inspector at the ca- I was the only Squaxin in the Res-Based What Others Can Do sino. When I heard about the Canoe Jour- program. This didn’t seem right to me – I To Go To School Too ney, I knew I had to participate. Since work- wanted to know where my fellow tribe There are two different programs through ing at the casino left no time for my par- members were. Evergreen. One is through the Northwest ticipation in the Canoe Journey, I quit my Indian College. This is for people who do job at the casino. After I got back from the How School Has Been For Me not have any type of degree – even an Canoe Journey, I had some time to think When I attended my first weekend at the Associate’s degree. Contact the Learning about where I wanted my life to go. I wasn’t Longhouse at Evergreen, it was like com- Center and they will be able to direct you working and I had no plans to return to the ing home. There were so many people there where you need to go. casino. Before quitting my job, I had vague who had participated in the Canoe Journey The other type of program is the thoughts about returning to school, but with me and I spent time reconnecting with program I’m in. The Reservation Based/ nothing ever really happened. I knew I had them and many other people. It was great! Community Directed program. I’m in this wanted to complete my Bachelor’s degree I also felt a sense of sadness that more program because I previously attended for a long time, but until I returned from Squaxin members weren’t there to experi- Grays Harbor College and obtained an As- the Canoe Journey the time never seemed ence this with me. There is an incredible sociate degree. My 90 credits from Grays right. Now it seemed like the right time to sense of community in this group of stu- Harbor was transferable to Evergreen and return to school, so that’s what I did. dents – students from Suquamish and that’s how I was able to join this program. Taholah attend as well as Nisqually, Cowlitz, Check with the Learning Center about join- The Process for Getting Back Into School Puyallup and Makah. It’s wonderful to be ing this program if you’ve gone to college at After I made the decision to go back to in a space of learning with people who are all in the past. You may need some more school, I was talking to Lorna Gouin about tribal like me. credits before being able to do this program work/school and she directed me to June As for the schoolwork, it’s been a or you may not. You won’t know unless Krise. June is the wife of the skipper of the spiritual experience for me. I’ve learned you ask. Canoe Journey, so we were familiar with about history and ceremony and about each other. I went over and talked to June. what’s going on in other parts of the state. Final Thoughts She was extremely helpful in getting all my So many different tribes are represented and Knowledge is power. And the way to get paperwork so that I would be able to at- I get to connect with them. My previous knowledge is to educate yourself. There is tend. After returning from the Canoe Jour- experience of school was the typical Mon- a great opportunity here that many of us ney, I only had two weeks before class be- day-through-Friday, sit in class, listen to the are not using. It’s apparent to me that our gan. June knew about special programs that teacher, read the books, write the reports tribe would benefit by more of us pursuing I qualified for and she knew where to direct and do the homework. In this environment, our education. Also, there’s a great sense of me next in getting me into school. We went there is more leeway and without discipline, community that I would love to share with to the Learning Center to complete the it’s very easy to get off course. But I have the Tribe. I’ve made some very good friends, forms for financial assistance through the friends who help me along the way. When close friends, who have helped me through Tribe. June is also pursuing her Master’s my assignments are due, I do them. That is a challenging time in my life. Isn’t that what Degree through Evergreen State College and not to say that the assignments are easy, be- community is all about? she knew the people I needed to contact. 7 L EARNING CENTER

Are you or someone you Buts Learning Center for more information The Association of know graduating this year? and program descriptions, or call Lisa at American Indian Physicians, 432-3882. These are the programs open at National Native American Youth Initiative If you or someone you know will be gradu- this time: During this week-long program, AAIP will ating from high school or college (AA, BA, provide the following for NNAYI scholars: MA, PhD, or certificate program) or will Washington Internships •A broad perspective of the health sciences be receiving a GED certificate this year for Native Students (WINS) and biomedical research. (2002-2003), please submit the name(s) to The (WINS) program offers American In- • An introduction to national health and Walt Archer at 432-3826, ASAP. It is im- dian students the opportunity to gain im- scientific institutions. portant that we recognize all educational pressive work experience, learn firsthand the •A national network of Native American achievements during the 6th Annual Sgwi’ inner workings of a government agency, and health professionals, scientist, role mod- Gwi celebration scheduled for June 6, 2003. meet other American Indian students from els, and mentors. Thanks for your help!! across the country. • Counseling and academic strengths and WINS is a visionary effort founded on weaknesses. National the idea that young people of the sovereign •Information on the demography of Na- Indian Youth Academy Native American nations can build leader- tive American populations and diseases ship skills while living, studying and intern- affecting Native American communities. The National Indian Youth Academy was ing in Washington, D.C., and bring those •Information on current health legisla- created to offer Tribal Youth an opportu- skills back to their communities. Partici- tion/policy and educational issues affect- nity to experience and explore the fields of pants attend, at no expense, an intense aca- ing the academic and professional law enforcement and the criminal justice demic program for 10 weeks in the sum- progress of Native Americans. system. It is our hope that you will con- mer or 15 weeks in the fall or spring. They •Workshops on: sider this as a career choice for the enrich- gain skills, knowledge, academic credit, and -Academic and coursework ment of your own community. If not, then practical experience. Eligibility require- requirements we hope that this program will improve your ments: -Standardized examinations perception of law enforcement and how the •Current enrollment in a college degree -Application process/financial aid Justice System Works. Those who attend program - Leadership/communication skills will be truly honored. You will experience • Completion of the sophomore year of - Assertiveness, networking 14 days of information and hands-on train- college before the internship begins and professional behavior ing in numerous areas of police and justice •Minimum 2.5 GPA -Study and test-taking skills work. Your travel and all expenses are paid •Membership in a recognized tribe -Interactive learning and for by the Academy. time management •Must be enrolled member of a tribe re- Vision Summer 2003 ceiving CIRCLE or TRGP grant funds. Program at Clarkson University •Must be 13-16 years of age on July 1, What’s your vision of the future? Do you 2003. like to travel? Like to explore new ideas? •Must currently be in school or actively Like to meet new people? Want to prepare working on their GED. for graduation and beyond? Staff Hours •Must obtain 3 letters of recommenda- •Native American junior or senior in high The Tu Ha’ Buts Learning Center staff is tion that state why the writer believes that school available during the following hours: you would benefit from attending the • 2002 high school graduate Kim Cooper, Director Academy. • Carrying (or carried) average grades (80) 8:30 – 5:00 432-3904 The letters must be from: or higher; •A tribal teacher, counselor or school re- •Have an interest in new educational and Mark Snyder, Youth Coordinator source officer. employment tools, 9:30 – 6:00 432-3872 •A tribal official (ie: tribal council mem- •Willing to reach out and grab this op- ber, tribal police official, tribal govern- portunity Walt Archer, Education Liaison ment official). •Spend July 5-26, 2003 at Clarkson Uni- 7:30 – 4:00 432-3826 •A tribal member at large (any adult who versity is a tribal member). Lisa Evans, Administrative Assistant 8:30 – 5:00 432-3882 Scholarship Corner Sally Scout-Moore, Cultural Activities Assistant There are currently several pre-college work- 12:00 – 8:00 (Wed.-Sat.) 432-3882 shop opportunities available, but time is running out. Please come to the Tu Ha’

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x elSuc id xelSucid Language Update riculum and to support other Language Canoe Family Meeting Barbara Whitener - Spring is here! Keepers. This class could be credit-worthy May 1st @ 4:00 in the museum. ledxs(h)edilex (It is getting warm). Stu- if you are enrolled in college. If you are Youth, especially, are encouraged to dents were enjoying their spring break. interested in becoming a Language Keeper attend. All tribal members, please Many joined me for xelSucid games in and this time does not work for you, please come and join the canoe family. the Learning Center. We played Bingo and call me (426-0041 or 490-2729) to see if We want to encourage more tribal a matching game. All the students per- we can schedule a additional time. people to participate and in a valuable formed very well. daY ha?A (Good job)! “Drop-In” tutoring times remain the traditional practice. The next day, several students remem- same: Tuesdays and Thursdays form noon bered words they’d learned. More words to 3:00 in the museum classroom. were added when Tammy Ford supervised Come to these sessions and find translations Squaxin Island a “Family Tree” session. Ask your children o to work on something specific (how to Tribal Council Scholarship if they remember the words related to fam- introduce yourself, etc.) The Squaxin Island Tribal Council is look- ily. During the mid-winter break, students ing for high school seniors who are com- created a xelSucid calendar. The calen- mitted to continuing their educational ex- dars will be sold during the General Body perience. Interested students must possess meeting. Additional calendars may be made and demonstrate initiative, positive attitude, available through the Learning Center. and inspiration in regards to their educa- I will be having a “xelSucid Game tion and their commitment to their com- Time” on Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 munity. in the Mary Johns Room. Please come join The following is required of all interested me in this fun way to learn the language of students: your ancestors! All ages are welcome! •Must graduate from high school in 2003. On Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 “Lan- •Must have plans to attend an institution guage Keepers” will continue meeting. The CPR First Aid Class location is changing to the Mary Johns of higher learning* fall quarter of 2003. •June 25, 2003 Room. Please join this group if you are in- (*vocational school, community college, •Squaxin Island Gym terested in a structured class using a printed college or university) • $25 per person due at time of class book. I will guide you to various levels of •Must submit an application to the • Call to reserve a spot fluency through phrases, songs, stories and Squaxin Island Tribe by the application •Make checks out to George Schoettle games. You will need to make a commit- deadline.) Applications received after the • Contact person: Lisa Evans, 432-3882 deadline will not be considered.) ment to continue studying through the cur- • An oral interview

Interested students are required to write a letter of application to the Squaxin Island Tribal Council. The letter should include: •Background information; •Educational interests and plans •Information that demonstrates applicant’s initiative, positive attitude and inspiration; including any community service performed by applicant and how these attributes have been motiva- tion in setting and achieving educational goals. •Students must attach a copy of their most recent high school transcript. (Scholar- ships will not necessarily be based on high GPA.)

Good luck to all our little Squaxin Island baseball players Playing games in xelSucid during spring break 9 N EW EMPLOYEES

Colleen Seto Jacky Blue Bridges Scott Steltzner

KTP Clerk GIS Technician Biologist Hi, my name is Jacky Blue Bridges. I was Hi, I’m Colleen Seto and am working Hi, my name is Scott Steltzner and I’ve been born on May 22, 1975 in Torrence, twenty hours a week as a Geographic Infor- hired by the Natural Resource Department Califonia. I was raised in Los Angeles. I mation Systems (GIS) technician in Natu- to work on fishery issues for the Tribe. I’ll went to private school my whole life, gradu- ral Resources. My opportunity to work on be dealing with South Sound salmon recov- ating in 1993 from South Bay Lutheran the Tribe’s behalf is exciting because of the ery and hopefully getting out in the field High School. I moved to Washington in talented people I get to interact with, the with the fin-fish crews as much as possible. May, 2002. diversity of projects I’ll be working on and I grew up in Green Bay, WI, lived I must say it’s a culture shock mov- the newness of my position. I spend a lot in Hawaii for many years, and ended up in ing to a small town. So far, it has been great; of time gathering and organizing the elec- San Diego where I earned a degree in ma- the people have such great attitudes. The tronic data we will use for creating our own rine biology. I’ve worked for U.S. Fish and two things I miss about LA are my two beau- maps and doing analysis. What I like about Wildlife Service, the Forest Service, and re- tiful Goddaughters. I’m hoping to visit GIS is there is always something new to cently, the Yurok Tribe in Northern CA. I them soon. learn and I have a lot to learn! have spent most of my career studying the When I first applied for this job, this biology of salmon and trout and their habi- Jill Krise Squaxin Island website quote caught my eye: tat needs. “The People of the Water.” Being from My wife and I (baby on the way) Hawai’i, I too am from a people of the are excited to get the chance to live in the water…in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Puget Sound area. We’re both outdoor My father’s heritage was Hawaiian and Chi- people and this area seems perfect for our nese. My mother’s heritage is a European lifestyle. It’s a privilege to be hired by the mix of Scottish, English, Dutch, German Tribe and I look forward to working here. and French. I am definitely a blend of all these cultures, but I was most influenced by my father’s family background and cus- toms. When I travel, it’s usually to be back Talking Circle home in the islands. I miss family, food and warm ocean water! I’ve lived in the northwest for a long time because of school, work opportunities and having married Ken, who is from Office Assistant Tacoma. We have a nine year old boy Hi, my name is Jill Krise, and I am the new named Sam, and he keeps us busy with all Office Assistant for Executive Services. I his activities and silliness. thought it would be a good opportunity to I look forward to learning more Photo courtesy of Melonie Hause get to know the community a little better. about the Squaxin Island heritage and to I’m thankful for the chance to provide for be of help to those needing GIS. I can be Tribal Council has been hosting a series of my children and have a nice job in the com- found in the Natural Resources building on community meetings to listen to concerns munity. Thank you. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. on a wide range of topics.

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Introducing Congratulations Bonita Cleveland Junior Johns WorkFirst and assists DSHS staff in pro- viding services to tribal TANF clients. She also provides information and referral services, arranges transportation and identifies and refers high-risk, pregnant women for referral to First Steps and Ma- ternity Support Services.

Promoted to Dual Rate Tribal Liaison Junior was recently promoted from Cash- Shelton Community Services Office ier to Dual Rate which means he supervises We are very pleased to announce and intro- Jackpot winners and payouts, provides cus- duce Bonita Cleveland. Bonita has been tomer service and “keeps everybody in line,” hired as the part-time Tribal Liaison for the he laughed. Junior has worked at the ca- Shelton Community Services Office. Walt Wolery sino for three years and is very happy with Bonita is an enrolled member of the his latest pay increase. Quileute Tribe of LaPush, Washington and has worked with many Native American communities in different capacities. She brings strong organization and dedication Peak Fitness Update skills to meet the needs and common goals Congratulations to all who are participat- of the Department of Social and Health ing in Peak Fitness! All participants have Services and tribal programs. been offered a free lanyard to carry keys, Bonita is very caring and has a and a headband. If you have not received strong desire to help improve working rela- yours, call Patty Suskin, Diabetes Coordi- tionships. She strives work in unison with nator at 432-3929 to arrange for pickup, the needs related to our Native American or stop by the clinic. clients and the department. She is self-mo- Pedometers are being rotated to par- tivated and has a strong desire to give sup- ticipating departments for a week at a time. port and assistance with the application pro- Some staff liked using a pedometer so much, cess and referral services related to TANF they bought their own! and WorkFirst. KTP Store Manager In addition, 10 umbrellas, a safety She will be available at the Squaxin Hi, my name is Walt Wolery, and I was re- vest and a rain parka have been distributed Island clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays cently employed as the new KTP Store in the drawings… more drawings to come! from 8:30 to 1:00 and at Skokomish on Manager. The green Peak Fitness posters Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 to Previously, I was Wine Sales Man- turned in by the newsletter deadline indi- 1:00 unless posted otherwise. ager for Black Hills Distributing and cate that the Natural Resources Department She provides application assistance, Cammarano Brothers for 24 years, both is the most active, but remember, it is not a information and advocacy, referral and liai- distributing companies. race! Any activity is better than none. son services for American Indians who are I was born and raised in Tumwater Join others interested in walking: clients of the Department of Social and and attended Saint Martin’s College in Meet at the Senior Center on Thursdays at Health Services. She helps clients in fill out Olympia. I have two grown boys, ages 22 12:40 and at the Health Clinic at 4 :15 applications, complete eligibility reviews and 17. p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. and gather information for services and ben- I was a Scoutmaster with Mike Peters and When you climb all your moun- efits from DSHS. Barend Van Zanten for many years. tains, turn in your completed peak fitness She provides both tribes with I enjoy working at the KTP and form to Patty Suskin 432-3929 at the health changing information related to TANF and meeting lots of new people. clinic. 11 H EALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Dear Nutritionist, Another Peek at the Peaks in Peak Fitness Question: I love bread, but I heard I should Moving on to higher challenges, Mauna Kea Rockies & named this peak. stay away from bread if I want be healthy. is a volcanic peak in Hawaii. At 13,796 feet Closer to home, when you reach the Is this true? it inspired the early Hawaiians to revere it base of Mount Rainier in Peak Fitness, you‘ll Signed, as the home of Poliahu, the Goddess of be almost 2/3 of the way to your goal. Did Bread Lover Snow and Ice. Mauna Kea is the only place you know Mount Rainier has 5 glaciers at in the tropical Pacific that was glaciated; its the summit? Captain George Vancouver Dear Bread Lover: Enjoy your bread! Bread entire summit was covered with 500 feet of sited Mount Rainier in 1792, and named it can be part of healthy eating. How much ice. Mauna Kea rises 35,500 feet from the after Rear Admiral John Sprat Rainier of you eat of any one food should based on ocean floor, which actually makes it the the British Army. It is also known by the the Food Guide Pyramid. The grain, rice, earth’s highest mountain. Just below the Indian name of Mount Tahoma. cereal & bread group recommends 6 to 11 summit observatories house some of the At 20,320 feet about sea level, servings each day. One slice of bread equals most advanced telescopes in the world. Mount McKinley is the highest mountain one serving. In other words, the 6 to 11 serv- The 14,256-foot Long’s Peak in in North America. Mount McKinley is in ings includes breads, pastas, tortillas, crack- Colorado is the tallest peak in Rocky Moun- the upper Alaska Range, and its upper slopes ers, pancakes, cereals, rice and more. If you tain National Park. In June, 1820, Major have some of the coldest temperatures on are diabetic, starchy vegetables such as corn, Stephen Long and his party spotted the earth- dropping below –50 degrees. potatoes & peas are also included. Here is one way to choose the healthiest bread. Look at the Nutrition Facts label on your bread - check out the

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Enjoy your last few mountains; Peak ested in a career in the health professions Fitness ends on May 10th. Remember the and/or biomedical research. The week long great feeling of fitness you had during the program includes: A broad perspective of last 8 weeks, and commit to yourself to con- the health sciences and biomedical research, tinue your activity level after Peak Fitness an introduction to national health and sci- ends. entific institutions, a national network of “It does not matter how slowly you go, Native American health professionals, sci- so long as you do not stop.” entists, role models and mentors along with - Confucius a variety of workshops, field trips and tuto- rials. Students must have a minimum 2.0 Foster Parent Appreciation National Native American cumulative GPA. Selected scholars will re- Dinner Youth Initiative (NNAYI) ceive all expenses paid which includes room, MAY 19TH @ 5:00 P.M. board and travel. Deadline is May 14, 2003. Senior Room The Association of American Indian Phy- For applications, see www.aaip.com/stu- sicians will be conducting their 6th Annual dent/nnayi or contact Carla Guy at AAIP, Join us as we honor our foster parents NNAYI, June 21-29, 2003 in Washington, 1225 Sovereign Row, Suite 103, Oklahoma and relatives who open their homes DC. City, OK 73108. (405) 946-7072 or via e- RSVP 427-9006 The program is designed for high mail at [email protected]. school students ages 16-18 who are inter- S ENIOR MENU Food Group Monday Wednesday Thursday 1 Meat Sandwich Buffet Vegetable Cauliflower, Broccoli, Salad Fruit Fresh Fruit Tray Grains/Bread Angel Food Cake Milk Milk

Meat Chicken & Bean Burrito 5 Scrambles Eggs 7 Baked Ham 8 Vegetable Tomato, Cukes, Onion, Salad Salad, Celery & Carrots Salad, Beans, Potato Salad Fruit Fruit Salad Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Tray Grains/Bread Brown Rice Apple Oat Pancakes Wheat Roll, Chocolate Cake Milk Milk Milk Milk 14 15 Meat Teriyaki Chicken 12 French Dip Sandwiches Chalupa Vegetable Salad, Stirfry Veggies Minestrone Soup, Veggies Toppings & Broccoli Fruit Fresh Fruit Fruit Kabobs Fruit Salad Grains/Bread Brown Rice Chocolate Pudding Cook’s Choice Dessert Milk Milk Milk Milk 21 22 Meat Hot Turkey Sandwiches 19 French Bread Pizza Chicken Quesadillas Vegetable Navy Bean Soup, Salad Veggies & Dip, Salad Refried Beans, Salad Fruit Fresh Fruit Mixed Fruit Salad Fruit Salad w/ Marshmallows Grains/Bread Snickerdoodles Bread Spanish Rice Milk Milk Milk Milk 26 28 29 Meat Memorial Day Cornflake Chicken Manicotti Vegetable No Lunch Baked Potatoes, Salad Salad, Green Beans Fruit Fresh Fruit Pineapple Grains/Bread Wheat Rolls Garlic Bread, Fruit Crisp Milk Milk Milk 13 C OMMUNITY

Water for the Future by the Safe Drinking Water Act, which has heated rocks. Much of the fish later caught been very effective in improving the qual- was smoked in this same manner, dried and Submittd by Lynn Scroggins - 2003 is In- ity of United States drinking water. saved for use during the winter months. ternational Year for Freshwater, part of the Fruits, too,were dried for winter. Vegetables United Nations effort to cut "the propor- were cooked in tightlky woven water-filled tion of the world's people unable to reach baskets that were heated by plunging hot or affort safe drink- From Heritage Cookbook stones into the water. Sometimes greens ing water" in half by were wilted in hot fat or fish oil. the Year 2015, and of Lori Hoskins with the theme "Wa- Contrary to what many snow cone devotees ter for the Future". might think, these icy treats are not a twenti- May 4-10 is Na- eth-century concoction. Rather, the Indian Powwows tional Drinking Wa- women scooped up balls of ice and smothered ter Week, introduced them with maple syrup for a delicious winter "International Powwow" by the American Water Works Association, treat long before the pilgrims’ ship battled the Pierce College First Nations Native Ameri- an organization that educates and informs Atlantic. can Student Association and Clover Park the public about drinking water issues. Here School District's Native American Parent are some thoughts about water awareness: Fishermen of the Northwest: Tribes of the Education Committee present the "Inter- Conservation efforts are a must. Water Northwest were different from all other national Powwow" (held in conjunction should be used wisely. It is the vital element North American Indians. Acquisitive with with the Lakewood Sister City Association's that sustains life on the planet. What we a culture based on status, they had slaves International Festival, including: put into the water stream ultimately affects and showed off their wealth with elaborate multicultural activities, foods, dance, song, our water quality, our groundwater (water ceremonies known as the potlatch during and demonstrations at Pierce College Fort under the surface), our rivers and oceans. which the Indians gave away much of their Steilacoom! ) For example, many water systems have leaky possessions. So important was status that pipes. It is important to find and stop the the receivers of the gifts were compelled to Saturday, May 3, 2003 leaks because they waste water. When pipes save face by giving even more lavish and Place: Lakes High School leak, more water is pumped, which depletes extravagant potlatches. Before each tent 10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood the water source. stood an elaborate totem pole. Grand Entries at 1:00 and 7:00 PM Infrastructure depends upon dedi- These Indians could devote much cated staff. Keep water system operators in time displaying their wealth because they M.C.: Tim Mackey, Blackfeet mind - especially our very own Bill Sherrill! had such an abundant source of food and Headman: Harvey Whitford, Blackfeet Typically in the United States, clean water hunting, fishing, farming or gathering re- Headwoman: Marcy Sam, Dine' is on-demand. People take it for granted, quired only a minimum of time and effort. Host Drum: New Tribe (Invited) but there area lot of people working very Whale, halibut, flounder, herring, hard to ensure the public get the quality and sole, sturgeon, smelt, cod, culachon or Drum Contest quantity of water they want. For the most candlefish, seal and otter were easily fished 1st = $1,000; 2nd = $750; 3rd = $500 part, water systems work and are on-call 365 from the ocean. Wild game, too, was in days a year. If necessary, workers go out on abundance. Waterfowl - ducks, geese and General Information: Christmas Eve to repair a broken water pipe gulls swooped along the shore for fish and Angelina Nockai (253) 583-5156 or or fill a storage tank. These are dedicated made themselves an easy target to the bone Larry Pierce (253) 964-7345 people! or shell throws of Indians. Inland deer, elk, Vendor Information: Clean water and health go hand-in- bear and wild goats provided meat. This Food vendors must provide proof of food- hand. "We can drink a glass of water and was more than supplemented by plover and handlers permit and insurance. Call Xopher not think about it. However, the rest of the lark in the forests and camas roots, wild car- Bryant (253) 241-3372 world is faced with diseases that the U.S. rots, potatoes, beans, acorns, hazelnuts, wild wiped out about 100 years ago. People in salad greens, sweet huckleberries, wild 13th Annual Hebolb Powwow the U.S. don't die of typhiod or cholera any- strawberries, blackcaps and salmonberries May 17th more. That's because of our developed from the fields. Sponsored by United Native American water systems," says James McVeigh, Rural The first run of salmon was the In- Council Everett Community College Fit- Community Assistance Corporation Spe- dians’ important spring festival. Great care ness Center cialist, an organization that assists rural or- was taken with the first salmon caught. The 1220 Rockefeller Ave, Everett ganizations in developing water systems. fish was cleansed with ferns, cut lengthwise For info., call Earl Martin @ 425-388-9268 Every citizen has the right to safe, and cooked on a stick before an open fire. [email protected] wholesome water. These rights are ensured Clams, mussels and barnacles, which ac- Grand Entry at 1:00 & 7:00 companied the fish, were steamed upon Free Admission!

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Ruth Whitener Serves as Language Correction Indian Education Coordinator at Shelton Middle School Vi (taRSeblu) Hilbert has recently informed us of a correction. We have been using the word “IedaVi?” as a greeting (hello). A more As of December, 2002, Ruth Whitener has tor in the classrooms. appropriate way to use this word is as a greet- been employed by the Shelton School Dis- “I just go in and offer help wher- ing ONLY when shaking hands. Cultur- trict as the Indian Educaion Coordinator ever it’s needed. I don’t pull students out of ally, it is not always necessary to say, “Hello.” at Shelton Middle School (SMS). class, I just help the native and non-native Rather, greet someone with “How are you?” Since that time Ruth has been im- students alike, so nobody feels uncomfort- - “?esXid Vex.” mersing students there in Salish culture, able.” We are grateful to Nellie Ramirez introducing them to xelSucid language Ruth also participates in Indian for reminding us to use IedaVi? and we with the assistance of Barbara Whitener and Education Parent Committee meetings and are grateful to Vi Hilbert for helping us fur- teaching them traditional arts and crafts, the Button Robe project. ther understand its use. including beadwork and making miniature “I will be taking our kids on a field ~Dave (?aIatid) Whitener, Sr. button robes and canoe paddles. trip to the museum on May 13th with the “My dad (Herb Johns) carved 25 high school students,” Ruth added. “And paddles for the kids and I made another 10,” the entire 8th grade will be going on May Ruth said. “The kids painted them with 5th & 6th as part of their U.S. History coastal designs of their choice, and they class.” made a special thank you paddle for my dad Ruth would like parents to encour- that has a bear design which is his tradi- age their kids to participate in the program. tional family crest. It’s really beautiful!” “The more participants we have, the more Approximately 35 students partici- funding we will be able to receive,” she said. Coho Salmon Fast Facts pate in the “Indian Ed” program during She also would like to remind ev- • Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus kisutch, gym time on Fridays. During the rest of eryone that the annual awards banquet will from the Greek roots onkos (hook), the week Ruth prepares for the Friday ac- be held early this year on May 30th at 6:00 rynchos (nose) and kisutch, the common tivities and serves a a Paraprofessional/Tu- in the high school sub. name in Siberia and Alaska.

• Common names: Silver salmon, hook nose salmon, blueback salmon, jack salmon, salmon trout, silverside salmon and white salmon.

•Spawning occurs from November through January, with the eggs hatching the following spring. Coho fry remain in streams for a year and a half. Moving seaward the second spring, most coho return to spawn when they are three years old.

• Coho salmon reach up to 38.5 inches in length and weigh up to 31 pounds; al- though they usually weigh between 6 to 12 pounds.

• Coho salmon spawn in coastal streams from Northern Japan to the Anadyr River in Siberia and from Monterey Bay in California and Point Hope in Alaska. This species can also be found in the Ruth holding paddles made by ocean from Baja, California, to the Ronald Yates, III (L) and Sara Wood Bering Sea in Alaska. Major U.S. spawning grounds are in Washington, Alaska and Oregon.

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Nellie Ramirez Reprinted with permission from The Daily or trade. She said she used cedar strands She knew everyone.” World and Cara “Pies” Willis - Longtime from rotten logs to make waterproof bas- Nellie was a well-known and re- Taholah resident Nellie Ramirez, 96, died kets. spected educator, having taught the Squaxin Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at her She said her father spoke the language at schools in Muckleshoot, granddaughter’s Ocean Shores home. Yakama language, but she couldn’t under- Puyallup, Squaxin and Nisqually, as well as Nellie was born June 30, 1906 on stand it, adding, “When I was 11 or 12, I the Northwest Indian College. She was in- Squaxin Island to James (Squaxin) and couldn’t talk English. I talked Puyallup.” She strumental in the recording of more than Lucille Isaac Simmons (Skokomish). Some- taught her language to the Squaxin Island 180 tapes on native language. time during WWI at the age of Nellie kept a hen, a turkey 40, her mother died while giving and some geese in her yard for birth to twins. After the death of the eggs. She once exclaimed, her mother, Nellie went to live “I have a turkey out there and with her aunt Minnie Peters. he gets along just fine with the Nellie said, “Clara Seymour hen. See! Just like us Indians, Bagley and I had in common that huh?” our mothers died, so we both Nellie got along just fine, stayed with my aunt Minnie,” she too, with all kinds of people. recalled. “I was the main She said, “I grew up Shaker and one who had to learn everything,” Pentecostal. I even grew up and recited her chores, “clean with the powwow people. I house, wash dishes, cook, fix enjoy seeing all good Indian beds...” peoples; they are my Indian Nellie remembers her people. aunt as a strict woman with some Nellie didn’t like fighting. definate ideas about how to dress “That’s just not my way. I will a little girl. “She must have not fight for fishing grounds or thought I was dirty or too dark, anything (a reference to some because she would scrub me ‘til I trouble when she was a child). was raw. I had to wear a girdle, “II really like it here. This long black gloves, black stockings, is my home, and I thnk it’s a black veil, and buckle shoes with beautiful here . . ., but I am buttons. My girdle was too tight, ready to go home to the Lord.” and it made me stiff. I couldn’t She is survived by a son, Val even sit down with it on.” Capoeman of Taholah; a Nellie eventually married daughter, Vernice Walker of a Quinault tribal member when Taholah; and numerous grand- she was 16 and moved to Taholah. children, great-grandchildren At the time of her death, she was people. and great-great-grandchildren. the oldest female Quinault Tribal member. Even when she was 90, she disliked Her husband, Ramon, died in Her Indian name was Opie. being treated as if she were old, such as 1976. Four sons, Vernon, Alton, Frank and She could always be counted on to people giving her blankets at public affairs Robert Capoeman; a daughter, Gladys make a joke and have the whole group or serving her food. The word “helpless” Kelly; three brothers, Mike, Angus and laughing at tribal events. Receiving a gift at wasn’t in her vocabulary – in Puyallup, Norman Simmons, and her infant twin a potlatch at 90, she followed the Quinault Quinault or English. brother and sister also died previously. custom and danced to show her apprecia- “She was always the life of the A candlelight service was held Fri- tion for the gift. She was known to most party,” said Quinault President Pearl day, March 21st at the Taholah Shaker people as “Gramma Nellie.” Capoeman-Baller. “She was kindhearted Church. An Indian Shaker service was Nellie grew up in difficult times. and a hoot. A real hoot.” scheduled for 11 .am. Saturday, March She learned to make baskets when she was “She had a home on one of the main 22nd, at the Coleman Mortuary in 10, and she and her mother traveled to roads in Taholah,” Capoeman-Baller said, Hoquiam. Vault interment followed in Olympia to sell them on the streets door- “and would sit outside in a chair and talk to Hoquiam’s Sunset Memorial Park. to-door. The two averaged 35 baskets a anyone. She especially liked talking with the week, bringing in about $25 per trip, in cash young people. She would always say, ‘I know your grandparents or great-grandparents.’

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A Special Thank You Congratulations Mishell I would like to thank the community, Tribal Council, the Cultural Resources Depart- Good Job!!! We’re Proud of You!!! ment and the cooks who all helped so much during the passing of my dad, Jimmy Krise. Without everyone’s help, everything would not have turned out so great! Love, Ramona Mosier and family

Flag Etiquette Submitted by Lynn Scroggins - Here are some flag etiquette tips passed by 1942 con- gressional resolution and included in the World Almanac:

• The flag should be displayed on all days, especially legal holidays. • Citizens may fly the flag anytime they wish. But it is customary to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on build- ings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. • The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. It should never be allowed to touch the ground or the floor. •Worn flags should be destroyed in a dig- nified way, perferably by burning. • The flag should not be displayed on a float, motor car, or boat, except from a staff. •It should never be used as a covering for a ceiling. •It should never be used to cover a statue or monument. •It should never be displayed upside down except as a distress signal. • The flag should never be used as drap- ery of any sort, never festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always to fall free.

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Vicki Kruger - At least 400 people from out you, all of you. I raise my hands to you. many, many tribes attended the potlatch We are still having craft class on Tuesdays this year. from 4:30 – 6:00 to prepare for the next sev- Fourteen people received names eral potlatches we will be attending during including tribal elder Liz Perez, Tribal the canoe journey. Council Member Roy Perez, Angel Hall, There are three parties coming up: Tom & Cathy Humphreys, Josh Penn, April 26th at Neah Bay (a memorial for Skip Candace Penn, Tasheena Sanchez, Jes- Greene) and two on May 10th (we’ll split up sica Cruz, Clara Cortez, Elaina Cortez, and take two groups) at Queets and Neah Lashelle Johns, Korina Cortez and Win- Bay. Queets is a naming, and I believe a ter Perez. change of heridatary chiefs. Neah Bay is the In the article last year I listed all 80th birthday party for John Hottowe. There the individuals who helped make the is also a possible canoe meeting Potlatch a success. Since Shelly made at Neah Bay on May 3rd. Any- fun of that article, this year I’m just go- one wishing to travel to any or all ing to mention that you know who you of these events please contact me. are and that I couldn’t have done it with-

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21 T RIBAL MEMBERS’ BINGO NIGHT

22 T HANKS FOR A GREAT TIME!

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Congratulations Greetings Office of Housing Bev Hawks - I would like to share a day in my work with the community. On April 8, 1st Time Drawing Winners! 2003 at the WARP (Worldwide Archeol- The Office of Housing sponsored a draw- ogy Research Project) Conference that was ing for all tenants that kept their original held at South Puget Sound Community scheduled inspections between the months College, three of our youth had another op- of September, 2002 and March 2003. To portunity to learn something of their cul- be considered for this drawing, residents had ture. John Furtado, Jesse Thomas, Joe to have had their inspection and completed Furtado and myself (Bev) made a clam pit and submitted all required paperwork by and cooked clams for all the participants. the original, appointed inspection day. Out This event took place on Ralph Munro’s of thirty-four possible contenders, only property where the Mud Bay site is located. twenty-four residents succeeded in partici- The young bucks did a very good pating in this drawing. Congratulations to: job! They collected ferns, built a fire and kept it going, arranged the rocks over a bed $ 150.00 Richard Johns, Sr. of sand, and, lastly, laid the clams over cin- $ 50.00 Juanita Pugel ders and hot rocks to steam them open. $ 25.00 Thomas Blueback, Jr. This is the very best way to eat clams. I would also like to mention that The Office of Housing would like to ex- they had another opportunity to do the tend appreciation to all residents for coop- same thing at our Potlatch. My helpers erating with scheduled inspections and call- were: ing to re-schedule in a timely manner. There Lenny Hawks will be another drawing for residents who Fire starter keep their scheduled 2003 inspections and Michael Mosier & Antone Hidalgo-Hawks complete paperwork for the months April Fire helpers with paper and kindling through August, 2003. The names will be drawn in the latter part of August or Sep- John Furtado tember, 2003. Helper with anything asked of him Names removed from the Cameron Henry & Joe Furtado Fern collectors/water fetchers Housing Priority List Jesse Thomas & Danny Snyder Joe James Fish pit & fire helpers Toni Marshall Greg-Anthony Glover There was little girl named Rose who helped Sheena Marie Glover out with anything that she was asked too. Letti Machado-Olivo I would like to tell all these young Isaac Johns people how proud I am of them for the way Kim Arnold they helped at both of these functions. They Raymond Krise stayed until everything was done and Rachel Edwards-Johns cooked, did as they were told and conducted Jolene Glover themselves respectfully. My hands are up Connie McFarlane to you all. Richard Johns, Sr. This will serve as an announcement Richard Harper that these young people are now experienced clam cookers, so ask them to help out with their new-found skills and utilize them. Names removed from the Hoyt Housing Secondary List Bev Hawks Adam Krise Tarry Lee Jack Potlatch Videos Available Lois Thadei Contact Melonie Hause @ 790-3883

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Happy Mothers Day Moms "Will she be able to think?" asked They cry when their children excel and Submitted by Bev Hawks - By the time the the Angel. The Lord replied, "Not only will cheer when their friends get awards. Lord made women, he was into his sixth she be able to think, she will be able to rea- They are happy when they hear day of working overtime. An Angel ap- son, and negotiate." about a birth or a new marriage. Their hearts peared and said, "Why are you spending so The Angel then noticed something break when a friend dies. They have sorrow much time on this one?" and reached out and touched the woman's at the loss of a family member, yet they are And the Lord answered and said, cheek. "Oops, it looks like you have a leak strong when they think there is no strength "Have you seen the spec sheet on her? She with this model. I told you that you were left. They know that a hug and a kiss can has to be completely washable, but not plas- trying to put too much into this one." heal a broken heart. tic, have 200 movable parts, all replaceable, "That's not a leak," the Lord ob- Women come in all sizes, in all col- run on black coffee and leftovers, have a lap jected, "that's a tear!" ors and shapes. They'll drive, fly, walk, run that can hold four children at one time, have "What's the tear for?" the Angel or e-mail you to show how much they care a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped asked. about you. knee to a broken heart, and have six pairs The Lord said, "The tear is her way The heart of a woman is what makes of hands." of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, the world spin! The Angel was astounded at the re- her disappointment, her loneliness, her grief They bring joy and hope. quirements for this one. "Six pairs of hands! and her pride." They give compassion and ideals. No Way!" and “That’s just on the standard The Angel was impressed. "You are They give moral support to their family and model?" the Angel asked. a genius, Lord. You thought of everything, friends. Women have a lot to say and a lot The Angel tried to stop the Lord. for women are truly amazing." to give. "This is too much work for one day. Wait Women have strengths that amaze Pass this along to your women until tomorrow to finish." men. They carry hardships, they carry bur- friends to remind them how amazing they But I can't!" the Lord protested, "I dens but they hold happiness, love and joy. are! am so close to finishing this creation that is They smile when they want to scream. They so close to my own heart. She already heals sing when they want to cry. They cry when herself when she is sick they are happy and laugh when they are ner- Super Saturday AND can work 18 hour days. vous. They fight for what they believe in. Native Arts Fair The Angel moved closer and They stand up for injustice. They don't take touched the woman, "but you have made "no" for an answer when they believe there June 14th her so soft, Lord." is a better solution. The Evergreen State College Longhouse "She is soft," the Lord agreed, "but They go without so their family can Limited to 30 vendors. I have also made Her tough. You have no have. They go to the doctor with a fright- Applications must be in by June 1. idea what she can endure or accomplish." ened friend. They love unconditionally. Looking for Artists The Seattle Sister Cities Association would like to purchase Native American art to be given a gifts during people-to-people and government-to-government exchanges with Seattle’s 21 sister cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the other Americas. Deadline for application May 15th Contact Ruby Fuller for an application form

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Happy Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day Grams! Mom! Love, Love, Chass, Rick & Nokomis Dino, Joanne and Dillon

Happy Mother’s Day Mom! Love Terri and the girls Child Find Wa He Lut Indian School is attempting to Happy Birthday locate children with disabilities whose spe- Happy 22nd Jay Hall cial needs are not being met. If you are Francis Cooper, Sr. and aware of any children, ages birth through Mabel Cooper (April 2nd) 21, that may need assistance, please con- From Gramma Merline tact Becky Beswick at 360-456-1311 or From All Your Children 253-272-1049 With Love and Aunt Joyce!

Happy 37th Anniversary Toby and Merline Happy Belated Birthday April 2nd, 1966 Marcella Married in Shelton in the home of Merline’s parents Love Mom Merline says, “He can stay as long as he does what I say!” Happy Belated 64th Birthday Mom (2/23)! Love, Dino, Joanne and Dillon We All Love You!!!

Happy Birthday Eric Love Gramma

Happy Birthday Levi From Rose & the Family

Happy Birthday Veronica (5/2) Love Mom

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Leo Henry 5/1 Richard Johns, Jr. 5/11 Shawnee Kruger 5/18 Fame Rankin 5/2 Jeremy Meyer 5/11 Gary Brownfield 5/19 Veronica Rivera 5/2 Wesley Whitener 5/12 Richard Harper 5/21 Krystal Koenig 5/3 Connie Napoleon 5/12 Jennie Kuntz 5/21 Kim Cooper 5/3 Julie Smith 5/13 Tamatha Ford 5/22 David Lewis “Toby” 5/3 Tyler Barnwell 5/14 Melissa Henry 5/22 Brian Tobin 5/4 Kenneth Wilbur 5/14 Richard Monger 5/22 Todd Hagmann, Jr. 5/5 Donna Wood 5/17 Rebecca Napoleon 5/22 Sally Brownfield 5/6 Bryan Johnson 5/17 Carly Rose Peters 5/22 Nancy Rose 5/6 Jaclyn Meyer 5/17 Tiffany Hartwell 5/23 Justin Saenz-Garcia 5/6 Marlene Henry 5/18 Michael Ogden Hill 5/23 Raven Thomas 5/6 Levi Sanchez 5/23 Eric Castro 5/7 Theresa Sanchez 5/23 Dustin Barnwell 5/8 Donald Hartwell 5/24 Francis A. Cooper, Sr. 5/8 Raymond Peters 5/25 Morningstar Green 5/9 Spirit Jones 5/25 Justin Johns 5/9 Tyler Johns 5/26 Colleen Peters 5/9 Craig Parker 5/26 Stanley Black 5/10 Mildred Wagner 5/26 Kevin Harper 5/10 Jeremyha James 5/27 Breanna Peters 5/10 Kurt Poste 5/28 Kassidy Whitener 5/10 Jack Selvidge 5/29 Linda Allen 5/11 Carol Phipps 5/31

W HAT’ S HAPPENING 1 2 3 Canoe Family General Body Meeting Meeting @ 5:00 1st Sign-in @ 9:00 in the museum Good News Sr. Mtg. @1:00 Housing Commission 9:00 in the Annex Book Club Sr. Room 10:30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Mother’s Day Event Court Tribal Council Drum practice @ the clinic 10-4 Good News 6:00 p.m. Church Book Club MLRC 7:30 Bingo @ 6:45 Scrapbooking @ 1:00 AA Meeting 7:30 10:30 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Diabetes Gathering Noon - 2 @ the Clinic Housing Commission Drum practice 9:00 in the Annex Good News 6:00 p.m. Church Book Club Scrapbooking @ 1:00 MLRC 7:30 Bingo @ 6:45 AA Meeting 7:30 10:30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner Tribal Council 5:00 Senior Room Court Drum practice Good News 6:00 p.m. Church Book Club MLRC 7:30 Bingo @ 6:45 Scrapbooking @ 1:00 AA Meeting 7:30 10:30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Drum practice 6:00 p.m. Church Shelton Indian Ed MLRC 7:30 Awards Banquet 6:00 SHS Sub 27 M ay Youth Activities 1 2 3 I will have 100 tickets for the annual Mother’s Day Mariners Baseball Homework Help game against the Chicago White Sox. Call 426-9781 and leave a 3-5 message on how many tickets you need. Please only order those that Rookie Bball 6pm General Body you really need as we have less tickets this year. Thanks. Open Gym 4-8 Baton 3-7 Meeting 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Homework Help Homework Help Homework Help Homework Help 3-5 3-5 Open Gym 11-8 Open Gym 3-5 3-5 Bball 4:30-6:00 Rookie Bball 6pm TBall 4:30 3-7 Tball 6:00 Bball 4:30-6:00 Open Gym 4-8 Open Gym 4-8 Baton 3-7 Rookie 9:00 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Homework Help Homework Help Homework Help Homework Help 3-5 3-5 Open Gym 11-8 Open Gym 3-5 3-5 Bball 4:30-6:00 Bball 4:30-6:00 TBall 4:30 3-7 Tball 6:00 Bball 4:30-6:00 Open Gym 4-8 Open Gym 4-8 Baton 3-7 Rookie 2:00 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Homework Help Homework Help Homework Help Homework Help 3-5 3-5 Open Gym 3-5 3-5 Bball 4:30-6:00 Rookie Bball 6pm 3-7 Tball 6:00 Bball 4:30-6:00 Open Gym 4-8 Open Gym 4-8 Baton 3-7 CLOSED 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Homework Help Homework Help Homework Help 3-5 3-5 Open Gym 11-8 CLOSED 3-5 Bball 4:30-6:00 Rookie Bball 6pm TBall 4:30 CLOSED Memorial Day Bball 4:30-6:00 Open Gym 4-8 Open Gym 4-8 Baton 3-7 Rookie 11:30

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