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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBE | WWW.PGST.NSN.US | 360-297-2646 | SEPTEMBER 2018 Ted George Honored for CHAIRMAN'S CORNER: Ted George's Work Made Lifetime of Work All of Our Lives Better Earlier this summer, we celebrated a man whose accomplishments changed the fu- ture of tribes all across the United States.

Ted George, a Port Gamble S’Klallam mem- ber who turns 90 later this year, had a long career in educational reform, representing the interests of tribes under three adminis- trations, including an appointment by Presi- dent Johnson to serve on the Bureau of In- dian Affairs (“BIA”) Education Committee. In this latter role, he visited BIA boarding schools—institutions created to assimilate indigenous children into European culture. Ted witnessed, first hand, these schools’ de- plorable conditions and how poorly the children in their care were faring mentally and physically. Ted’s testimony before Con- gress is credited, in part, with convincing the federal government to close down the schools and end the terrible practice of sepa- rating Native children from their families.

Ted says the closing of the boarding schools is his second most important accomplish- More than two hundred people at- rights in Washington DC under the Nix- ment. Imagine having done so much in tended a special celebration honor- on, Johnson and Ford administrations. your life that leading a seismic shift in ing Theodore ‘Ted’ George as the first how young people are educated—return- recipient of the Annual Ted George Ted has served on the Port Gamble ing the possibility of cultural tradition and Legacy Award, on July 14, 2018, S’Klallam Tribal Council, as well as enrichment to generations—ranks only at The Point Casino Event Center. numerous boards and committees. second in a list of your proudest work. He has been instrumental in the cre- The newly created Ted George Legacy ation and development of several poli- Number one for Ted is forcing the Nixon Award was recently sanctioned by the cies and programs that have made administration to appoint a director of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council major impacts, not only for his Tribe, then-newly formed Office of Indian Edu- will be awarded each year to individu- but Native Americans everywhere. cation. Ted headed up the search commit- als within the Tribe who have made ex- Tribal Council Chairman Jeromy Sulli- tee in charge of finding qualified candi- ceptional achievements that benefit the van presented Ted with a plaque bear- dates, who were submitted and rejected Tribe and Indian Country in general. ing an inscription that reads, “Theo- without review. Eventually, through use of dore “Ted” George Legacy Award - In an obscure law and the threat of lawsuit, As the first college graduate of the Port honor of a lifetime of dedicated ser- the committee’s top choice was appointed. Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, Ted taught vice and advancement of the educa- school in the North Kitsap School Dis- tion, cultural preservation, sover- trict, before going on to become active eignty, treaty rights protection and ~TED GEORGE, in Native American education on a na- unity of tribal people across the Nation. Continued on page 2 tional level. Beginning in 1967, he repre- sented Native educational interests and PAGE 2 | SEPTEMBER 2018 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

~TED GEORGE, Continued from Page 1 Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe 31912 Little Boston Road NE Kingston, WA 98346 Telephone: 360-297-2646 Fax: 360-297-7097 Website: www.pgst.nsn.us Email: [email protected]

Tribal Council • Jeromy Sullivan, Chairman • Chris Tom, Vice Chairman • Renee Veregge, Councilman • Matt Ives, Councilman • Jamie Aikman, Councilman • Donovan Ashworth, Councilman

Entity Directors • Kelly Sullivan, Executive Director • Betty Decoteau, CFO

Ted George in his Elder Honoring picture • Audrey Gugel, Administrative Director of Tribal Government At Ted’s celebration, we handed out a zine, a counselor, largely out of dissatisfaction with • Kara Wright, Administrative Director prepared and written by Deborah L.J. MacK- how the North Kitsap School District spent of Tribal Services innon, about Ted’s life and accomplishments. their Indian monies.” • Chris Placentia, Chief Executive Office, I want to share a few excerpts: Noo-Kayet “Ted understood that having the authority, " Born in 1928, Ted reflects fondly on his responsibility, and accountability for their • Leo Culloo, General Manager, childhood recalling fishing for cod and at- destinies represented the only realistic course The Point Casino tending family gatherings: “There was always for hope, renewal, and viability of Native • Nic'cola Armstrong, Executive Director, a community spirit that was around (Little Americans. He said of his 16 years as Regional Tribal Gaming Agency Boston) and that was one of the good things Director for the Administration of Native • Joan Garrow, PGS Foundation we had going on…. If someone was in need Americans: “In that job, I’m responsible Executive Director of something you helped them. If someone for grants that we award Native Americans needed to build a house, several came in and anywhere within eight western states. We’re • Margaret Tom, Port Gamble helped build it. If you had extra stuff you gave a piddlin’ little agency of about $30 million, S'Klallam Housing Authority it away to someone who may not have had but our money has probably turned more Executive Director something. And so I think that’s probably the corners and has been on the cutting edge of a singular thing where you’re really part of a lot of Indian issues.” The National Congress PGST Vision Statement clan, family, or tribe where we help each other of American Indians (NCAI) voted Ted’s little Our vision is to achieve the full potential of out. If someone grieved, you were there. If agency the Best Domestic Assistance Pro- the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal sovereign someone was hurt, you were there.” gram.” nation to be self-sufficient, proud, strong, healthy, educated and respected. His parents had an arranged marriage that In addition to everything Ted did for tribal resulted in ten children. Ted had seven older education and sovereignty, he was also a PGST Mission Statement siblings and two younger. Because his mother leader when it came to our Tribe’s hunting The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam was Suquamish and his father S’Klallam, the rights. In 1988, he was arrested for hunting Tribe is to exercise sovereignty and ensure children could choose their tribal enrollment. elk. At his trial, he asserted his treaty rights self-determination and self-sufficiency Ted, who enrolled in the S’Klallam tribe, and won. This victory set off negotiations through visionary leadership. We will earned a diploma from North Kitsap High between PGST and state agencies about the ensure the health, welfare and economic School in 1947. At the time, some white treatment of tribal hunters. success of a vibrant community through students did not welcome Native students To commemorate his life and remarkable education, economic development, and would harass them about their dress, hair, work, PGST has created the Theodore “Ted” preservation and protection of the rich manners, etc. Many dropped out. Ted stayed George Legacy Award, which honors a life- culture, traditions, language, homelands in school at his parents’ insistence." time of dedicated service and advancement and natural resources of our Tribe. of the education, cultural preservation, sover- “The first Port Gamble S’Klallam tribal eignty, treaty rights protection, and unity of member to graduate from college, Ted hoped tribal people across the Nation. to teach at Indian Schools and advance other Native students. Because white schools made Of course, Ted is the first recipient. A small decisions for the Indian Schools, Ted could thank you for making the lives of all tribal not get a job until the passage of Brown vs. members so much better. Board of Education in 1954. Then he became a ‘hot commodity’. EDITOR'S NOTE: A version of this column also appears in September issue of the In 1964, the S’Klallam tribe created the sum- Kingston Community News. mer youth program employing Ted George as PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2018 | PAGE 3 FALL GENERAL COUNCIL Saturday, October 6

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Tribal Clinic & Health Contact Sharon Purser, at the Business Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Center, 31912 Little Boston Road, Natural Community News Kingston, Washington Resources (360) 297-6276 or [email protected] PAGE 4 | SEPTEMBER 2018 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

Canoe Landing 2018

On Tuesday, July 24, canoes from nations all over the Pacific Northwest arrived at Point Julia as a part of Power Paddle to Puyallup 2018 Tribal Canoe Journey. Here are a few pictures from the day, courtesy of Tiffany Royal from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2018 | PAGE 5

Lummi Canoe Builder Helps PGST Build Racing Canoe

This past June, Dean Washington, a canoe builder from the race canoe PGST has had in many generation. Another race Lummi Nation, held a week-long workshop for Port Gamble canoe workshop will be held soon for those who are interested. S'Klallam Tribal members. If you'd like to learn more about creating a race canoe or would During the workshop, a group of Tribal and community mem- like try out PGST's new race canoe, please contact George bers built a beautiful cedar strip canoe. This is the first Tribal Jones.

Clockwise: The PGST and community members pose with the new racing canoe; Dean Washington looks on during the racing canoe workshop; Carvers take new racing canoe out for a spin! PAGE 6 | SEPTEMBER 2018 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

Prediabetes: An Opportunity to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

It’s real. It’s common. And most importantly, it’s reversible. You can prevent or delay Prediabetes from developing into Type 2 diabetes with simple, proven lifestyle changes.

Race and ethnicity are also a factor: African Americans, Hispanic/ Latino Americans, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, and some Asian Americans are at higher risk.

Diabetes Is Harder to Live with Than Prediabetes Though people with prediabetes are already at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, they don’t yet have to manage the serious health problems that come with diabetes

Diabetes affects every major organ in the body. People with diabe- tes often develop major complications such as kidney damage, eye damage, and nerve damage (nerve damage can lead to amputation of a toe, foot, or leg). Some studies suggest that diabetes doubles Small changes to lifestyle that include diet and exercise can the risk of depression, and that risk increases as more diabetes- help prevent Type 2 diabetes. related health problems develop. All can sharply reduce quality of life.

Amazing but true: approximately 84 million American adults— The Recipe for prevention is healthy eating and physical activity. more than 1 out of 3—have prediabetes. What’s more, 90% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Could this be Prediabetes = PREVENTDIABETES you? Read on to find out the facts and what you can do to stay Prediabetes is your chance to prevent Type 2 Diabetes healthy. Think of prediabetes as a fork in the road: Ignore it, and your risk for type 2 diabetes goes up. Lose a modest amount of weight Prediabetes Is a Big Deal and get regular physical activity, and your risk goes down. Modest Don’t let the “pre” fool you—prediabetes is a serious health condi- weight loss means 5% to 7% of body weight, just 10 to 14 pounds tion where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high for a 200-pound person. Regular physical activity means getting at enough yet to be diagnosed as diabetes. Prediabetes puts you at in- least 150 minutes a week of brisk walking or similar activity. That’s creased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. just 30 minutes a day, five days a week.

Type 1 and Type 2: Not the Same You can do it, you can delay or prevent diabetes by making health Many people don’t realize that type 1 and type 2 are different kinds changes while you have Pre – diabetes. of diabetes. • About 90%-95% of people with diabetes have type 2; about TIPS TO REVERSE PREDIABETES 5% have type 1. • Move more. Take a walk after dinner, stand up while talking on • Type 1 is caused by an immune reaction and can’t yet be pre- the phone, walk to your co-worker’s desk rather than use e-mail, vented; Type 2 can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle jog in place or stand and stretch during TV commercials. Move changes. when sitting after 30 minutes. Join the Community Walking • Type 1 often starts quickly and has severe symptoms; Type 2 is group. Remember, every step counts. a gradual disease that develops over many years. • Water is the way to go – replace juice, soda and sugary drinks • Type 1 occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults; with WATER. Type 2 occurs most often in older people (though increasingly • Just say “No” – politely refuse the extra serving at the fam- children, teens, and young adults are developing the disease). ily dinner and the powdered donut from a co-worker. Friends • People with type 1 must use insulin every day to survive. and family often have good intentions, but practice saying “No • Prediabetes can develop into Type 2 diabetes, but not Type 1. thank you” to stay on track. • Portion size matters – be mindful of your portion sizes. Prediabetes Flies Under the Radar • Get more information. Meet with a registered dietitian/nutri- You can have prediabetes for years but have no clear symptoms, tionist (RDN) to develop a plan that meets your needs. The so it often goes undetected until serious health problems show up. Port Gamble Medical Clinic has a Registered Dietician, make That’s why it’s important to talk to your doctor about getting your an appointment. blood sugar tested if you have any of the risk factors for prediabe- • Get support! Find an exercise buddy. Get active with your chil- tes, which include: dren and family. Talk to your health care providers to look for • Being overweight help. • Being 45 years or older • Having a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes Adapted From the CDC Website. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/ • Being physically active less than 3 times a week prediabetes.html • Ever having gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or giving birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2018 | PAGE 7

Grant Money: The Big Picture

PGST recently created a Grants Department to oversee the grant members and partners. application process as well as grant fund spending. The goal of this Tribal Government Department is to maximize the amount Community Foundations are fewer and smaller and serve their received and the effective use of those awards. Enrolled PGST own immediate area. They usually offer small, short-term grants member Roxanne Hockett, formerly Roxanne Cummings, is that are spent within a one-year period. Their funding sources the Director of the Department, and Dionne Deschenne was are quite varied, but typically their funders influence where their brought on as the in-house Grant Writer. grant money is given and how it is spent.

Grants come from a variety of sources, including foundations, The big grant money comes from the government at all levels: corporations, individuals, and government agencies. Annually, city, county, municipality, state, or federal. There are three types hundreds of billions of dollars are distributed in the form of of government grants: block, program, and discretionary. Our grant funding. In fiscal year 2011 alone, the federal government tribal government focuses primarily on federal and state grants provided $607 billion in grant money to state and local govern- of all varieties. ments, including tribal governments. Grants fund a variety of different things. Some are for capacity- However, federal dollars are only a portion of the grant money building in already existing organizations. Others are program paid out annually. In 2014, 62% of the funds awarded came grants intended to develop or fund a specific program. Some from the federal government, while 23% came from state gov- fund operational support, also known as overhead. A few fund ernments, 13% from non-profits and foundations, and a mere building projects or renovations of existing buildings. Some pay 2% was awarded by the for-profit industry. for evaluations to be done by outside agencies to examine the effectiveness of a program or organization. Others provide for Foundations are mission driven and have by-laws that deter- staffing and salaries, and some even pay for start-up costs to cre- mine how they function and what they fund. They are publicly ate a new organization. accountable and there are about 63,000 foundations that give out roughly $30 billion annually. Some of the big ones are the The world of grants can be overwhelming and a bit confus- National Science Foundation, the Linux Foundation, and the ing, but the rewards for navigating that world can be immense. Skoll Foundation. Our Foundation, under the direction of Joan PGST receives significant financial benefit from seeking grant Garrow, pursues funding from these organizations with in-house funding. More on that in an upcoming article! Grant Writer Hannah Jones. If you have any questions or want more information, please con- There are several types of foundations. Private foundations are tact your PGST Grants Department. typically set up by wealthy families that invest their assets to earn passive income that is then used to offer grants. They tend to choose social causes of interest to them to promote, and they award their funds to organizations or projects advancing those causes.

Corporate foundations are established by companies and there- fore need board or shareholder approval for their operations and awards. They tend to serve certain geographical areas and to fund initiatives that benefit their employees. They endeavor to provide a direct benefit to the surrounding community, seek- ing to improve or preserve relationships with their community

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plore the garden and new wedding and re- Marijuana Reminder to ception area, but also connect with wedding Heronswood to Feature the Community planners, officiants, floral designers, dress de- S'Klallam Stories Important reminders about the sale and use signers, photographers, videographers, and Beginning in mid-September, Heronswood of marijuana in our community: more. will unveil several S'Klallam stories come to life in the garden! • Selling marijuana in any form is illegal. For more information, visit WeddingsAtH- This includes baking and selling your eronswoodGarden.com. The tales of Slapu, KeKaiax (Wildman), and own goods with marijuana. Raven and Crow will all be created using natural materials and scattered throughout • It is illegal for any one under the age of the garden. Some of the displays will mea- 21 to use, purchase, or be in possession Native Creative Develop- sure over 12 feet tall! of marijuana. ment Program Grant The Longhouse Education & Cultural Cen- It is hoped that the S'Klallam Stories will • It is illegal to use marijuana in public. ter has announced the opening for submis- be available to view beginning with Her- This includes in our parks and on our sions for the Native Creative Development onswood's Fall Plant Sale & Garden Open beaches. Program Grant. on Saturday, September 15. They will be in the garden through Haunted Heronswood, • It is illegal to grow marijuana on the Res- Open to native artists living in Washington, which is scheduled for October 26-28. ervation. Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, the grant sup- ports the arts by supporting the artists them- Heronswood is open to the public through Defying these laws can result in fines, jail selves. October on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 time, and misdomeanor and/or felony am to 3 pm. PGST members get into the charges. The Longhouse Education & Cultural Cen- garden for free. ter promotes Indigenous arts and culture at If you would like a copy of the code regard- local, national, and international levels. ing marijuana, please see the front desk or visit the Tribe;s website at www.pgst.nsn.us. They host Native arts sales, exhibitions, and performances; provide marketing services to artists; and through residency programs with Heronswood Announces master artists, they inspire mew artists to de- velop their abilities and help established art- Our Hands Are Up To... The Summer Youth Program for all the hard Wedding Open House ists expand their capabilities. work they did throughout the Reservation Getting married? Whether it you or a loved this year. Great job! one planning their big day, come to Heron- Applications for the 2018 cycle will be ac- swood's Wedding Open House on Septem- cepted through October 10, 2018. To apply, ber 12 from 4-7:30 pm. go to Evergreen.edu/longhouse/grantpro- grams. At Heronswood's Open House, you can ex-

The Excitement of Back-to-School is Here!

September 5th is the first day of school for grades 1-12, with kin- Career and Education Staff: dergarten starting on September 10th. In preparation, we held a Kari DeCoteau – Career and Education Director very successful backpack distribution event on August 15 & 16. Eva Jones – Career and Education Manager After tribal staff introductions, over 200 excited K-12 students Juanita Holtyn – Ed Clinic Teacher received a backpack filled with school supplies. If you did not Bethany Swift – Academic Coach Coordinator receive one, please come to the Career and Education Building. Sasheen DeCoteau – Higher Education Program Advisor Dayna Benefield – Middle School Academic Coach A reminder to parents: It’s that time to get back to early morning Norman Ingraham – Elementary Academic Coach routine with regular bed times and healthy snacks and lunch box Stormy Sullivan – Elementary Academic Coach foods. Need any help? The Career and Education Department is Brandon Halsey – High School Academic Coach ready to support our students and parents’ academic achievement Lauren Moon – Reading Specialist goals and success. PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2018 | PAGE 9

Sue Wynn-Jones, pictured, was with Dan Hinkley, Director of Heronswood Garden, on a mountain called Chiri- san in S. Korea in 1997, when he dis- covered an aberant ‘double-flowered’ Hydrangea on the hillside. He named it on the spot in her honor on that day,, calling it 'Chiri-san Sue’. The charming Hydrangea is now grown across much of N. America and Europe and is plant- ed in the landscape of The Point Ho- tel. Ms Wynn-Jones visited the hotel this summer as part of a Heronswood Garden sponsored symposium that featured her husband, Bleddyn Wynn- Jones as the keynote speaker.

PGST to be Featured in Kingston High Booster Athletic Program

In the upcoming Kingston High School Booster Athletic Program, you might see a few familiar faces. PGST will be featured in each of the Fall, Winter, and Spring issues with pictures of Tribal youth who are now attending the school.

The programs will also include information about Tribal cul- ture, history, and traditions.

Do you have a picture of tribal youth, now attending Kings- ton High School, participating in a tribal activity, such as fishing, shellfish harvest, or singing and dancing? Please send to Sharon at [email protected] and include the student's name and their current grade.

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A Happy Birthday to You! Celebrating your special day in the month of SEPTEMBER!

September 1 September 11 Martha Hernandez Raven Harvey Issaquah DeCoteau Kasey Jacobsen Dakota Ives Juanita Holtyn Kamaili Price-Sullivan Melissa McMillan Joseph Laroche Roger Sullivan Irene Purser September 2 Malissa Purser September 21 Leon Black Andy Sullivan Victoria Bowling Savannah Fulton Noah Naclerio Averee Veregge September 12 Chris Tom Erica Hankin September 3 Gary Wellman II September 22 Taylor Buckman Angel Hayes Joseph Laducer September 13 Laura James Austin Ashworth Samantha McBride September 4 Natalie Hall Brenda Smith Cynthia Jackson Kara Horton Ryan Sullivan Brandon Phillips Aaron Morrison Harley Trevathan Melvin ‘Poe’ Sullivan Jerry Murphy Stanton Purser Jr September 24 September 5 Caroline Redbird Cody Melton Sonya Buckman Chelsey Stewart Corey Sullivan Marion Ives Brandy Woodruff Peter Jackson September 14 Nizhoni Price Braiden Adams September 25 Tasheena Stultz Gabrielle Bowling Sandraya Hardman Jacob Toney Christian Tom September 6 Brandon Nystrom September 15 September 26 Bryce Sheehy Rachelle Beals Rebecca George John Townsend Jr Sasheen DeCoteau Tanya Ives Dawn Halsey Amber Seachord September 7 Darcie Efferson Elijah DeCoteau Jade-Cree Ives September 27 Joseph Gamble Mike Jones III Joseph Carlos Jr Bradley Guenthner Damon Melton Charles Jacobs September 16 Santana Nilluka Issac Purser Vicente Alarcon Izaiah Reynolds Ronald Whisler Stacey Hommel Genovese Russell September 28 September 8 Shelaina Webster Michael Armantrout Mary Beth Hanna Hailey Woodruff Braylon Cole Daniel Swift Kenneth Stark Cecillia Tom September 17 Carmen George Jennifer Tom Duane Aikman Vincent Nabors Harmony Tyson Wayne Harvey DeCoteau Adriana Fulton September 29 September 9 Charlene Ives Rachel Black Mose Ives Ronald Miguel III Daniel Kryscio Kevin Jones Dawnita Lund September 18 September 30 Cathrine Meyer Carolyn Charles Steven Black Donald Meyer Drea Fulton Casey Jones Louis Moran Tyler Romero Cali Laducer Ronald Murphy Angela Wan Rocklyn Wellman Jr George Sparks Teri Zent Bernard Tom September 19 Velena Brown September 10 Victor Tom III Thomas Charles Daniel DeCoteau Jr. September 20 Donna Fulton Donovan Ashworth Chad Reynolds Edwinna Bonds Michael Sullivan Leiani Donaldson PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2018 | PAGE 11

September Happenings!

The Point kicks off the fall season with several great events and Hawks Prize square game every Monday at the Center Bar. Plus promotions. The Point’s $25,000 Pick ‘Em returns for the 2018 after the games, drawings are held to spin the Hawks Cash and pro football season. Guests can complete a Pick ‘Em slip weekly Prize wheel in the casino. Be sure to enter at the Wildcard Club. for a $1,000 top prize. A total of $8,000 in prize money will be awarded at the end of season with the 1st place winner winning Great entertainment is coming to The Event Center in Septem- $5,000! The Point’s $25,000 Pick ‘Em begins on Sunday, Sep- ber. The Metallica tribute band, Masters of Puppets, performs on tember 2nd and runs every week during the pro football regular Saturday, September 8 at 8pm. Then on September 22nd, Spike season. and The Impalers return for one night of great entertainment. Tickets are $20 reserved and $15 General Admission. Also during the football season The Point will award two field seats to each Hawks home game. Drawings in September are on Live music will be held in The Boom Room with Hair Nation, Friday, September 14th for the Hawks home opener against Dal- the 80’s rock band, on September 8th following Masters of Pup- las on Sunday, September 23rd, and on Friday, September 28th pets, and the return of the ladies of Blondetourage on Septem- for the Sunday, October 7th game vs. the L.A. Rams. The winner ber 22nd following Spike and the Impalers. The band Expertease of the tickets will receive seats right on the field and $750 in prize performs on Saturday, September 29th. money. Go Hawks! Be sure to go online or stop by the Wildcard Club in The Point Be sure to catch all the Hawks action in The Boom Room. Games Casino for all the latest events and happenings. are shown on our new projection big screen with a game day buffet served during the games. The game day buffet is $10 and drink specials and door prizes are offered. Be sure to enter our

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

COMMUNITY NEWS — The Institute of Museum and • Family Storytime: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 10:30-11:00 Library Services awarded the Port Gamble S’Klallam a.m. Join us for early literacy learning fun! Lots of Tribe a Native American Library Basic Grant for the full-body movement, songs, stories, and rhymes coming year. This grant will support current library designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary, and operations and maintain core library services here. narrative skills. It also provides funds for staff to attend library conferences for professional development. We are • Family STEM: Sept. 26, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Bring honored to be recipients of this award and intend to the whole family to explore a different Science, continue improving service. Technology, Engineering, and Math topic each month with hands-on activities. In September at the library we will offer:

• Book Group: Sept. 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Bring Your Own Book. Kitsap Regional Library will be closed Monday, September 3, for Labor Day. • Crafternoon: Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bring your craft projects or try one of ours. Discover our extensive craft book collection and For updated information about classes, find inspiration for your next project. events, and new hours, check our website krl.org or call us at 360-297-2670. • One-on-One-Tech Help: Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Need help with downloading eBooks, audiobooks, music and magazines? Book See you at the library! up to an hour with a tutor. Call to register. PAGE 12 | SEPTEMBER 2018 | PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

"New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings." SEPTEMBER 2018 ~Lao Tzu

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