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Retirement Action sets its 2020 legislative agenda Page 4
Sen. Patty Murray is key player in Older Americans Act Page 5
RSVP volunteer opportunities Page 6 Edwin Bailey, his wife, Toni Forward Bailey, their 2-year-old godson, Malachi Satterwhite, and family friend Tyler Earnest. (Kaeden Carter / Hustle & Pray Films) Volunteer engagement at Homage Page 6 Big man, big heart Communities of Color Ex-Seahawk Edwin Bailey makes a difference in people’s lives Coalition leads the way By Adam Worcester gentle demeanor and calming voice Forward and Bailey would stay up on 2020 census soon make people feel at ease. late into the night, watching TV and Page x BURIEN — Banter ows e ort- He hit it o with Earnest as soon as talking baseball. lessly between the two men, as they met three years ago, on Bailey’s “Edwin was a savior. He and Dad though they are life-long pals. rst day as a paraprofessional educa- became very close…I think that Edwin Bailey ribs Tyler Earnest tor with the Highline School District. helped him live a few years longer,” Discovering a hidden about nding a date for his com- eir relationship quickly spilled says Toni, a 35-year Boeing worker. ing prom. Earnest calls Bailey “my beyond school walls. In 2017, Bailey, 60, gets as much out of gem: the Sauk-Suiattle brother from another mother.” e Earnest was best man at Bailey’s the relationships as the people he razzing goes on and on. wedding. ey talk each night on the serves. Museum If you close your eyes, it’s hard to phone. “I’ve always been interested in Page 8 tell that one voice belongs to a for- Bailey enjoyed a similar relation- kids,” he says. “I’m from that cliche mer Seahawks’ o ensive lineman, ship with Claude Forward, his late that ‘it takes a village…’ Every neigh- the other to a young man who uses a father-in-law. bor has the right to redirect you, to Learn about programs and services wheelchair. Bailey helped his wife, Toni, pro- send you home. available to seniors by visiting at’s just the way it is with Bailey. vide evening care so her father — in He remembers a particular neigh- ough the 6-feet-4 Bailey is an his mid-90s and living with demen- bor, Ms. Bell, who lived across the www.homage.org. imposing presence — he weighed tia — could pass away without 270 pounds in his playing days — his leaving his Columbia City home. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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qualities and the relationship and helped them find opportunities senior services landscape. The Gen COMMENTARY between the millennial generation to develop themselves. Though our Xers are starting to care for their By Steve McGraw and the established (older) kids may have gotten annoyed with Boomer parents. Our challenge is Homage CEO generation in the workplace. Three us at the time, as adults they feel a to understand and adapt to this panelists were CEOs from various strong intergenerational bond. change. Not long before I came to businesses; their companies In today’s American culture, As I think about Homage and Homage, I had the opportunity ranged from several generations it’s the older adults who are often its 46 years of accomplishments, I to meet with old to several years old. The older viewed as less valuable and less find Stan’s insight to be particularly PEMCO CEO Stan members expressed the belief that desirable. Worse than to be “seen poignant. Our programs are what McNaughton, the millennial generation was in and not heard,” they are too often they are because of the significant who shared his “too much of a hurry” and that they “out of sight and out of mind.” and valuable contribution of thoughts about needed to slow down, listen to their There was a time when homes knowledge, passion and work leadership elders, get experience and be patient and neighborhoods included all invested by board members, staff, and change because “that is the way it has generations; now, we segregate and volunteers, and partners that management. always been done.” warehouse our elders. preceded my joining the Homage He proposed The meeting ended without But most of us Boomers don’t family. that when ever acknowledging a different want to be in age-segregated This is our opportunity to embrace managing change Steve McGraw perspective, the paradigm shift with communities. We enjoy young a new era, carrying forward the successfully, we the new elders (Baby Boomers) people. Our generation coined the successes and wisdom of the need to acknowledge the successes and the younger generations. Older phrase “youth generation.” That past and ready to adapt and be and value the contributions of the and younger generations often see identity is forever in our collective relevant in our evolving world. The people and the work that has led each other as “Others.” But are we psyche. There is so much richness healthcare industry is shifting its up to this point in order to lay the really that different? How did we of experience, engagement, vitality focus, recognizing the importance foundation for the next generation get here? Many cultures, including and feeling that all generations have of wellness and prevention. Our of a business or organization. The Native Americans, have a strong to give to each other. workforce continues to hire more need to change and adapt should intergenerational connection and Across the country, senior-serving intergenerational workers. At not be viewed as a criticism of the bond. organizations are struggling, caught Homage, we are excited and proud past. We, are not like our parents and between the old paradigm and to be part of the changing culture. Shortly thereafter, I attended a grandparents. We saw and heard our the new. We continue to serve the We look forward to growing as an luncheon where the conversation children. The Boomers were the first old paradigm generation, but the agency valuing and promoting centered around leadership helicopter parents. We stayed close, Boomer generation has entered the intergenerational inclusiveness. Volunteer Repair teams offer big hearts, helping hands By Juli Rose County with small home repairs Volunteer Repair team a call! provide safety and prevent falls! Homage Home Repair Sr. Manager and one-time chores. Do you Our volunteers are background Unfortunately, the Volunteer need help with a small project at checked and vary in their skill sets. Repair team cannot repair Homage is pleased to offer a home? If your household income Clients must supply the electrical fixtures and plumbing team of volunteer repair techs is less than $4,000 a month materials for their projects. If fixtures or complete repairs on to help low income seniors and and you are either 55 or older you cannot afford materials for a roofs or gutters. Although not all disabled people in Snohomish or disabled, give this friendly serious safety concern, please let requests can be accommodated, us know. Please pay it forward. please ask! Donations are accepted to For more information, call 425- reimburse our volunteers for their 353-8338 or email volunteer@ mileage and for materials that homage.org.
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Intentional because there is a mutual respect for difference act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring or not, elder abuse is never OK. and space for each individual to grow and within any relationship where there is an We all have a responsibility to look out for change. expectation of trust, which causes harm or ourselves and for each other. Our survival Relationships should feel rewarding and distress to an older or vulnerable person. This depends on it. If you need help, seek help. You beneficial. Yet many of us get caught in includes physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; are never alone. relationships that are more difficult than neglect or abandonment; financial exploitation, we expected. Unhealthy relationships are and healthcare fraud and abuse. Elder abuse stifling and uncomfortable. Often, we don’t is not always intentional. An overwhelmed recognize that a relationship is unhealthy until or stressed out caregiver may not realize how we feel that it is too late to change. Unhealthy rough their handling of their loved one has relationships are threatened by change. become. A financially strapped daughter may Decisions made in an unhealthy relationship justify taking mom’s money by saying that mom are usually based out of fear, such as the fear of being alone or the fear of the other person’s reaction. Serving the Greater Puget Healthy relationships typically rely on a balance of give and take, an equitable balance Sound Area for Over 45 Years of power and shared understanding of role If you’re wondering: · When is the best time for Assisted Living? · What information do we need for next steps? Barry M. Meyers* Brian D. Lueth, MD Thomas W. Jones, Jr., MD Thomas W. Jones III, MD · Why look BEFORE there is an David M. Neubeck We take Medicare, Med-Advantage plans, Soundpath emergency? Certi ed Elder Law Attorneys by the National Health, Humana Gold Choice, United Healthcare, Elder Law Foundation since 2003 Regence, Premera and most other insurance plans. 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Sr. Marketing and Communications ■■ Personalize the story to connect Manager Advocacy is any activity that ■■ Join our Grassroots Advocacy Net- with the interest of the legislator. attempts to influence public policy. work. Email [email protected] if ■■ Offer solutions, not just problems. Welcome to The Advocacy Cor- At Homage, we focus our efforts on you want to participate in this effort. ■■ If going with a group, identify 1-2 ner. This section of the Homage issues that affect older adults and ■■ Attend town hall meetings and let people to speak. newspaper will give you a view of people with disabilities. It takes all your individual voice be heard. ■■ Focus on two or three main points the many individuals and orga- of us to participate in advocacy so ■■ Make phone calls, send emails with a specific request for action nizations, working diligently to our collective voices will be heard. and letters, use social media, sched- such as supporting or opposing a support issues around older adults. ule meetings with elected officials bill. Here at the Advocacy Corner, Why is advocacy and community leaders. ■■ Listen to what the legislator has you will also find the legislative ■■ VOTE! And encourage others to to say and push back (politely and agendas from city,county, state important? register and vote as well. respectfully) if needed. and federal partners. We hope this Fact: The aging population is ■■ Don’t be discouraged if you meet column will make it easier for you the fastest growing population. By How to schedule a with staff or an intern instead of to follow the legislative process 2030, older adults (65+) will dou- the legislator. They will carry your and respond to Action Alerts when ble in number and reach 300,000 meeting message forward and are often needed. You will also learn ways to in Snohomish County. Advocacy ■■ Call the office and find out the the person who will do the actual get involved, understand the politi- efforts are critical to help assure name of the scheduler. research and work on the issue. cal process,and stay abreast of services will be available to those ■■ Email your request to the sched- what’s happening duringthe legis- who need it. uler. Mention you are a constituent After the meeting lative sessions. So stay tuned to the and give a broad outline of what Advocacy Corner for more news Why should you become you want to discuss. 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By Robby Stern opportunities for all generations. Health care Coverage for Young Adults. Specifi- At the state level, PSARA is very cally, PSARA supports HB 1697 & SB PSARA is one of the leading social active in the legislative process. PSARA believes comprehensive, 5814), extending Apple Care to low justice organizations in Washington Our legislative agenda for 2020 affordable health care is a funda- income residents from age 19 to 26 State, working to make retirement includes: mental human right. We support who are currently ineligible due to security a reality for all generations. Opposition to cuts to vital ser- legislation that furthers the goal of immigration status. PSARA fights for the preservation vices to seniors, children, and universal health care coverage in PSARA supports state-based efforts and expansion of Social Secu- low- and moderate-income fam- Washington and advances racial and to control prescription drug costs. rity and Medicare at the federal ilies. We support efforts to pass immigrant justice. level. As a multi-generational and progressive revenue measures that PSARA supports legislation requir- Housing/homelessness multi-racial organization, PSARA help to fund education and protect ing transparency on cost structure and also works to achieve social justice, and expand essential social service medical debt practices in hospitals, PSARA supports changes to environmental justice, economic programs. clinics, and insurance carriers. security, and equal rights and PSARA supports Health Care CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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Contact us: 425-366-2260 | [email protected] Homage February 2020 5 Senator Patty Murray is key player in reauthorization of Older Americans Act By Bob Blancato ■■ Improvements to a multigenera- NANASP Executive Director tional collaboration program It should be emphasized that the On behalf of the National Associa- leadership of your senior Senator tion of Nutrition and Aging Services Patty Murray has been pivotal to Programs (NANASP), I am pleased the process to renew and improve to be part of the introduction of the the Older Americans Act; she is Advocacy Corner of Homage, and the ranking Member on the Senate I thank Cynthia Andrews for the HELP Committee which produced invitation and commend her on this agreement. her hard work. We have had a long The final passage of the SOAA relationship with Homage over the is a top NANASP priority for 2020. years, including Martha Peppones Equally as important to us is ensur- serving with great distinction as our ing adequate funding for the current Chair. OAA for the fiscal year that begins It is timely that this column is on October 1. We were pleased that introduced in conjunction with for the current federal fiscal year, our important developments with work in conjunction with Meals on respect to the reauthorization of the Wheels America resulted in a $30 Older Americans Act (OAA). The million increase for the nutrition OAA authorizes federal funding for programs. senior centers, Meals on Wheels Bob Blancato Sen. Patty Murray We ask the readers of the Advo- programs, caregiver supports, and cacy Corner to do a few things. First, other services for older adults. It is send a thank you note to Senator reauthorized every few years with agreement is still subject to passage programs and services of the Act Murray for her work. Second, con- new provisions and updates. by both the Senate and the House. ■■ A 35 percent increase in funding tact your Congressional delegation Just within the past couple of It is hoped that this can be done authority over the five years of the bill and urge them to support the quick weeks, a House-Senate agreement quickly. ■■ First-time screening for passage of the Supporting Older was announced: the bipartisan Sup- Some of the important provisions malnutrition Americans Act of 2020. You are wel- porting Older Americans Act of 2020 of the SOAA include: ■■ A plan to combat social isolation come to use our Take Action page at (SOAA). It should be noted that the ■■ A five-year extension of all the among older adults http://nanasp.org/take-action.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Climate Justice State budget a state social insurance program to PSARA supports a state-based PSARA supports a capital gains tax enhance retirement security. Washington’s landlord-tenant laws Green New Deal and all efforts to for capital gains above $100,000 to PSARA supports improving and that presently allow for unjust evic- achieve environmental justice to move Washington towards a more enhancing the Long-Term Care tions, and extra charges to tenants, counter the disastrous effects of progressive tax system. The capital Trust Act. all of which can push low-income climate change. PSARA supports SB gains tax would not apply to retire- people, including seniors, into 5489, creating a task force to make ment accounts. Workers’ rights homelessness. Specifically we recommendations regarding the PSARA supports the elimination endorse SB 5600/HB 1453 and SB differential impact climate change of tax exemptions that do not have a PSARA supports a Bill of Rights for 5733/HB 1656. is having on specific communities, demonstrated public benefit. home health care workers. PSARA supports increases in case specifically on communities of color PSARA supports adoption of For more information on PSARA, management and other services to and low income people. a transparent budget listing tax go to www.psara.org where you can transition from homelessness into PSARA supports HB 1110 creating exemptions and their impact on the learn more about the organization permanent housing. a clean fuel standard for Washington budget. and read our monthly newsletter, the PSARA supports repeal of the 1981 State. Retiree Advocate. law that prohibits cities from enact- Retirement security Robby Stern is past President of ing rent control. PSARA and member of PSARA’s PSARA supports efforts to create Executive Board THE PORT GARDNER BAY MUSIC SOCIETY a place to MAKE FRIENDS, presents… Drivers Wanted LEARN and LAUGH! Senior Centers o er a wonderful opportunity Are you semi-retired to socialize with other seniors and to looking for a new opportunity? participate in a variety of services, classes, Become a DART Driver! special programs and activities including: Classes: Current events, foreign languages, jewelry design, We are hiring full-time and Part-time drivers arts/crafts, quilting, ceramics, computers … for our DART program, funded by Community Transit. Cards & Games: Pinochle, cribbage, bridge, bingo, mahjong, chess, bunco … • Paid Training • Great Bene ts Health & Fitness: Trips and outdoor recreation; Festivals, • Competitive wages performances, and more; Groups, strength/balance training, yoga, This position is considered safety sensitive under the U.S. Department of dance; Enhance-Fitness program, health fairs … Transportation and is subject to drug and alcohol testing under both DOT and Homage Senior Services authority; this position must pass physical examination and Activities: Noon meal, thrift shops, dancing, table tennis, Wii golf/ drug/alcohol testing, as well as a criminal history. bowling, entertainment, special presentations, special interest clubs, volunteer opportunities … For further information including job requirements and Sunday, February 23 - 3 pm to apply on line go to: Low cost transportation for medical www.homage.org Our Savior’s Lutheran Church - 215 Mukilteo Blvd. - Everett appointments available at some centers The Port Gardner Bay Music Society is pleased to For a full schedule of activities, present this distinguished ensemble of harpers from Snohomish County who love sharing the beauty of the contact your local senior center today. Celtic harp.Their program will include a wide variety of Edmonds Mill Creek Stanwood musical styles including some very popular Celtic music. Homage Senior Services is an (Edmonds) (Mill Creek) (Stanwood) Equal Opportunity Employer 425-774-5555 425-948-7170 360-629-7403 General: $15 – Senior 65+: $12 – Military: $12 Student: $5 at the door Stillaguamish Snohomish Lynnwood PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE: (Arlington) (Snohomish) (Lynnwood) www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4515869 360-653-4551 360-568-0934 425-670-5050 learningLEISURE KNOWLEDGE AWAITS…
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Sponsored by Catholic Commu- improvement when they have a Sadly we have seniors in our nity Services, RSVP is America’s mentor helping them? We offer community with no personal trans- largest volunteer network for per- many options for you to assist in portation, nor anyone they can rely sons over 55 and the ONLY program this area. In addition to being in the on to help them with that. Being a where the collective contribution classroom there is after school and volunteer driver goes a long way of the senior volunteer is recorded. other situations. Donate a few hours toward maintaining peace of mind RSVP exists to help volunteers 55+ of your time in a child’s life. Watch and happiness of our clients. Can find fulfillment in their volunteer them learn and grow. you be the answer? All you need work. Volunteer opportunities exist Part Time Domestic Engi- to start is an insured vehicle with all over Snohomish County. neers Needed: Remember a time working lights, brakes and horn. Hunger Doesn’t Care: It doesn’t in America when housekeepers You choose when, how often and care how old you are, where you were called domestic engineers? where you drive. Clients get them- live or how much money you have. They kept the household running selves in and out of the car. You are Everybody gets hungry and every- smoothly and efficiently. If you have not required to lift or carry any- body needs to eat on a regular any of those skills, we can use your body. When you give a few hours basis. Unfortunately not everyone help. There are many people in the during the week, during the day to is equipped to deal with hunger. county who can use some assis- give a senior a ride, you get a great Many of our neighbors have to use a tance in completing those jobs we big feel good return. Most trips are food bank to supplement their diets. RSVP used to take for granted. Laundry, for medical appointments. According to data from Feeding dishes, vacuuming, dusting and Don’t see what you want here? America.Org in Snohomish County VOLUNTEER windows to name a few. When you Give me a call or send me an email there are more than 79,000 individu- assist a person with this you help and we can discuss the 60 some als identified as food insecure! With OPPORTUNITIES keep them in their own homes, organizations that we work with and more than 20 food banks in Sno- BY JOHN McALPINE independent and secure. You and find you something to do. Call me homish County and always a need the client decide how often this today! for food bank volunteers, it doesn’t is done. Another way of being of If you have any questions about matter where you live, we can find money. Can you invest a few service is helping with the yard. A RSVP, volunteering or any of the you a place to help. hours each week to work with couple hours every two weeks or so agencies you see listed here please Education Investors: I’m students in school? Did you know is the standard. contact RSVP at 425-374-6374 or talking about your time, not your students almost always show an Help Get Mom to the Doctor: email me at [email protected]
Meals on Wheels Driver in Stan- daycares. Volunteers must be 55+. Senior Companion Program wood needed: We have need for a A small stipend is provided for in Snohomish & King counties: permanent driver for a Stanwood those who meet income guidelines. Helps seniors stay in their homes route on Thursday mornings. Grassroots Advocacy: Attend by providing socialization, trans- More volunteer repairman and promote town hall meetings; portation, light meal prep and needed: Do you consider your- call and email legislators; email organization support through self handy with tools and many other volunteers when important weekly visits. Must be 55+ and meet household projects? If so, please funding for services are threatened; income limits. consider joining our volunteer attend advocacy committee meet- Senior Peer Counseling: Vol- repairmen team. We receive close ings; and help with outreach efforts unteers 55+ provide one-on-one to twenty requests a week from by encouraging voter registration at counseling for adults 60 and seniors who want help with a health fairs and senior fairs. older who are struggling with life variety of projects that they can no Home Helper: Are you a cleanli- changes, loss, or other emotional longer carry out for themselves. ness-minded volunteer who would issues. No counseling experience Our paid staff cannot assist with like to work with seniors in south necessary. Forty hours of initial many of these repairs because they Snohomish County? Help seniors training and monthly meetings. fall outside of the normal health and persons with disabilities, often Volunteer Drivers: Help drive and safety guidelines. living without local help, living older adults to grocery shop- The Volunteer Engagement Pro- VOLUNTEER alone, widowed and who have ping, errands, and medical gram has needs in the following physical limitations with vacuum- appointments. areas: ENGAGEMENT ing, dishes and laundry. If you are interested in any of Foster Grandparent Program: Outreach and Administrative these volunteer opportunities or Older adults provide children with AT HOMAGE Support: Helpers with reception, want to know about corporate special and/or exceptional needs BY MICHELLE FRYE clerical, and data entry experience volunteer possibilities, please call one-on-one support at commu- are needed in several of our social Michelle Frye at 425-740-3787 or nity locations such as schools and service programs. email at [email protected].
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The 2020 Census has begun in parts of the United States. This Decennial Event is currently in the educational mode for the State of Washington. Snohomish County is certainly one of the premier counties in this state. We share in the importance of an accurate Census Count. We have adopted the phrase for Snohomish County along with a Logo provided by Sno-Isle Libraries. Everybody Counts. The NAACP of Snohomish County, Gambian Talents Promo- tion (GTP), Homage Senior Services, Leadership Snohomish County (LSC), Work Opportunities, Univer- sity of Washington (UW) Bothell, Latino Educational Training Insti- tute (LETI), Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation (EUUC), UTSAV USA, Wagro Foundation, Project Girl Mentoring Program, Mari’s Place for the Arts, and Con- nect Casino Road (CCR) opted to utilize an adaptation of the “Pro- motoras” Model for grassroots The Communities of Color Coalition includes, from left, Francesca Abellera, Ben-Pa Ousman Joof and Elizabeth community engagement and edu- Thompson. cation for the project approach. It is communities across Snohomish Many of our immigrant communi- information is not protected. important to note that for this model County. The main objective of this ties today are living in a shadow of In addition to this climate of to be successful, the above listed Alliance is to collaborate by build- fear that has been fueled by recent fear, these communities often face organizations are being supported ing on the work and networks that political rhetoric, policies, and additional barriers such as complex in this application and project by community leaders and organiza- actions by both federal and local living arrangements, limited digital Snohomish County Government tions of and for diverse historically governments. These communities literacy, lack of information around and its countywide Complete Count undercounted communities have are scared — and rightfully so- to what the Census is, and how it is Committee, City of Everett, City already built while providing all the engage in activities that may risk and isn’t used. Low and inaccurate of Marysville (the two largest cit- necessary staffing, training, tools, their livelihoods, their family, or counting in these communities will ies in Snohomish County), City of materials and stipends required for even their lives. As such, we have result both adversely on the commu- Mill Creek, Tulalip Tribes, Sno-Isle meaningful outreach and education seen our communities of color and nities but the Government as it tries Libraries, United Way of Snohomish on the 2020 census to the historically immigrant communities tighten to deal with the challenges asso- County, Everett Community Col- undercounted communities in Sno- up and practice extreme caution ciated with inaccurate counts. We lege, Edmonds Community College, homish County. in who they interact with. With the all stand to be negatively impacted Providence Institute for a Healthier In the decades of combined back and forth around citizenship, unless all people living in this com- Community & Providence General experience all the partnering orga- immigrant — and especially undoc- munity are counted. Foundation and Take the Next Step. nizations have, we have seen the umented immigrant communities Through this Collaboration we The organizations participating barriers and struggles facing people — are in a particularly difficult and see a better result happening within in this collaboration have years of color and immigrants become fearful position. They know they Snohomish County amongst the of experience serving diverse increasingly difficult to overcome. have everything to lose if Census marginalized communities.
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If you drive toward Darrington too quickly on Highway 530, you might miss it. And that would be a shame, for the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe’s new museum, just a mile west of town, is worth a visit. Tucked inside a one-story build- ing, nearly hidden by forest, is a collection of artifacts, baskets, and ancient stone tools reflecting the history of tribes ranging from the Southwest all the way to Alaska. Most of the artifacts now on dis- play came from Amanda Davis of Cashmere. She spent years carefully gathering and documenting her collection, and was willing to sell it intact to the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe. Tribal leaders had long anticipated opening a museum to share their own history with the public. The Davis artifacts not only have value as a reflection of multiple Native American cultures, but serve as a catalyst for expanding the museum’s offerings. For thousands of years the Sauk-Suiattle (Sah-Ku-Mehu) tribe inhabited the Sauk, Skagit, Stillagua- mish, Suiattle and Cascade river valleys. Depending on the season, the people fished for salmon, hunted Evalina Henry’s basket holds a 1984 news clipping game and gathered berries and roots to provide a balanced diet through- display is impressive. From ancient holds a faded 1984 news article out the winter months. During the If you go stone tools ranged along the entry- about its maker, Evalina Henry of dark days of winter, they gathered The Sauk-Suiattle Museum, 44211 way, one proceeds to display cases Arizona. She explained that mate- their families on Sauk Prairie in State Route 530, is open from 9 a.m. holding a variety of hand-made bas- rial for her willow baskets had to be carefully constructed red cedar long- to 4 p.m. weekdays. For more, call kets and elaborately costumed dolls, the right type from the right loca- houses, impervious to mountain 360-436-0333 or go to sauk-suiattle. as well as tools and implements tion; matched for width and color, storms. They also had close trading com/museum.html. used in daily life. and that color is dependent on the and social relationships with tribes The baskets are extraordinary — season. Often one had to walk three along Puget Sound and east of the each reflecting its practical purpose miles to the rivers to cut branches Cascade Range. recordings — perhaps even virtual and its maker’s culture through from six or seven different places. All of this history may one day be reality, once the vision of the tribe is choice of material, intricate weaving Willow comes in all colors, from illustrated at the museum through realized. and binding techniques, balance of red to yellow to brown to green, and the use of artifacts, photos, video, The variety of artifacts already on pattern and color. One large basket each color adds a new dimension to Everett AquaSox 2020 Season
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1795085 Homage February 2020 9 the basket. Evalina experiences, with logo shows the moun- split the willow sticks in-depth conversations tain goat, bear, deer, several times until only spurred not only by cedar and salmon — a thin piece of wood viewing artifacts and all symbols of the past was left. Then, holding photos but enhanced but also highly valued the stick in her mouth, through the use of all in the present. Pro- she peeled away the the senses. tection of river purity outer bark with her The tribe’s Cultural helps salmon, a main- hands. A sore mouth Resources Depart- stay of the diet; so the and blistered fingers ment has a head start people work hard and were sacrifices to the on this by offering have an active fisher- art. She said an eight- weekly classes to the ies department to help inch basket might take Canoe Family group, them reach that goal. two weeks to make, where elders impart Protection of forests working full time. The their knowledge of surrounding their large one on display various skills such as extensive homeland is QUOTES FROM OUR must have taken a drum making, cedar crucial for animals of Customers month or more. weaving, canoe pad- the woodlands. Work Revered among dle carving, spinning, continues to encour- “I was overwhelmed with joy by the way my elderly mother Sauk-Suiattle bas- knitting and cooking. age new generations of was treated here.” ket makers was Edith Some of the young mountain goats, which Mike L. 1/4/2016 Bedal, whose works Displays include a ceremonial drum and the artists’ creations are still range the slopes “I would suggest this place reside in many Dar- Bedal sisters’ snowshoes. (Courtesy Sauk-Suiattle already on display in of the highest peaks. rington friends’ the museum, such as Care is shown through for anybody who needs a Museum) full denture. Five stars all the homes as well as at the elaborately beaded the values passed way.” the museum. If only grape vine could be found at the site of the cedar bark apron down to the young, Mark T. 8/15/2016 she had been able to applied to various Sauk Prairie long- which hangs on the the tribe’s generosity meet Evalina Henry, materials. houses, destroyed over wall across from the toward its neighbors in “I couldn’t be happier or ask for a better dentist. I thank they would have had In the 1920s, Edith a century ago. reception desk. times of need, and by them so much from the much in common and and her sister Jean A recent conver- Continuity and sharing its history and bottom of my heart for my stories to share. Edith were skilled hikers sation with Tribal care are over-arching culture through the beautiful new smile.” was honored during and horse women Chairman Norma themes of the tribe’s establishment of the Jeffery T. 11/17/2016 the 1989 Washington who knew the moun- Joseph and museum museum and all of its new museum. May it State Centennial as tain territory from manager Slobodan other enterprises. Their expand and prosper. one of only a hundred Darrington to Monte Mitrovic revealed a COMPLETE DENTAL & select Washington art- Cristo so well that vision for the museum DENTURE SERVICES ists. Her baskets were they often led pack as an interactive, cul- on display at the Burke trains for men from tural education venue IN ONE PLACE! Museum that year. the cities, who were that would invite Dentures • Partials Now many of Edith’s eager to bag some participation from Repairs • Relines baskets, as well as game. The Bedals’ other tribes as well, Extractions • Bridges some by her mother, well-worn snowshoes for the Sauk-Suiattle Crowns • Fillings Susan Wa-wet-kin grace one of the exhib- have close family ties Cleanings • Lab on-site Bedal, and their friend its, along with a set of with many such as the Mary Smith, are at the mountain goat horns, Stillaguamish, Upper Bene ts of Seattle Art Museum perhaps taken on one Skagit, Swinomish and FLEXIBLE PARTIALS as well. They range in of those trips. As they the Wenatchee. They 1. Comfort, light weight, thin 2. Durable, unbreakable size from only a few aged, Edith and Jean foresee having special Look for it in community 3. Natural aesthetics inches in diameter to became respected exhibits and inter- (gum color) (metal-free) 4. No metal allergy those that would carry elders, passing down active shows based information stands 5. Repairable & Relinable a five-gallon load. The the tribe’s history and on a variety of tribal 6. One tooth or more, replacement
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The Spokesman-Review from Harpreet Gujral, director “I haven’t found any challenges Falkner said customers largely of integrative medicine at Sibley with using any of the essential oils, report benefits from use of essen- Essential oils show up seemingly Memorial Hospital in Washington, although I have a ton of allergies. I tial oils such as for facials and skin everywhere. They’re in lotions, hair D.C. can’t eat citrus, but I can consume care. She turned to essential oils in a care products, aromatherapy, clean- “The research is quite promising,” and use citrus oils without an effect. search of a chemical-free lifestyle. ing supplies and more. Gujral said. She also cited continuing “The reason for that is with steam Most essential oils are distilled, but As gifts, they might arrive in little clinical studies striving to measure distillation or cold-press distilla- consumers should check on labels jars with a diffuser device. Essential the degree to which oils can alleviate tion that is done in the citrus oil, it and research companies to make oils are steam-distilled or cold- symptoms of anxiety and nausea, as removes the protein that most peo- certain that solvents or chemicals pressed extracts of almost any part of well as how they affect mood. “The ple would have an allergic reaction weren’t used in the oil extraction a plant such as seeds, flowers, fruit, results are mixed, but the research is t o.” process, Falkner said. leaves, stems and roots — so they there,” she said. “We just need more.” She said another consideration is “Learn the company, learn how retain natural smells and flavors. About 10 of 100 most common the quality and purity of oils used. the oil is distilled, learn how it’s Think lavender or jasmine. essential oils have been researched Research a company to make sure extracted,” Falkner said. “There Depending on which oil, the “in great depth” in recent decades, there aren’t additives. are many ways you can do it, but products are touted as helping with the article cited, with evidence such “If you’re using a lower-grade oil, the ways that are steam and cold- sleep, alertness, relaxation and as “the cooling sensation of pepper- perfume oil or a floral water, you’re pressed keep out the chemicals and other benefits, but are they always mint oil, the bacteria-killing power not going to get the effects,” Ward all the other stuff that can cause safe? While they’re benign for many of tea tree oil or the calming effect of said. “And there’s a good chance breathing problems.” users if properly used, some people lavender,” but the results aren’t guar- they’re going to contain synthetics, Dr. Phil Werschler of Spokane Der- report allergic reactions or breathing anteed for everyone. pesticides, fertilizers or chemical matology Clinic agrees that people problems — potentially an asthma As products distilled from plants, extenders.” are using essential oils more often in concern. essential oils — like vitamins — Pure coconut, grapeseed or vir- a number of ways. “There is no evidence that essential aren’t regulated by the Food and gin olive oil can be used to dilute “They are typically used by rubbing oils can help asthma,” said Melanie Drug Administration. an essential oil for topical use, she or massaging on the body or during Carver with the Asthma and Allergy Sandy Falkner and Peggy Ward said. These carrier oils have larger bathing,” Werschler said. “They can Foundation of America. “In fact, of Spokane tell people that if you’re molecules than essential oils, Ward be inhaled, used in vaporizers, dif- breathing in the particles released new to essential oils, it’s best to start added, so a mixture will penetrate fusers, steamers.” by the oils may actually trigger with a small amount applied cau- skin at a slower rate. In an email, he also listed a caution airway inflammation and asthma tiously. The sisters use essential oils Ward added that peppermint oil that because essential oils are natu- symptoms.” and sell them as distributors for is an example of an essential oil rally occurring substances, they are “It is best to talk with your health Young Living Essential Oils. that should be used cautiously and not regulated. “Because of this lack care provider before trying anything “We always say start low and go diluted with a carrier oil. Young of regulation, virtually any product new.” slow, meaning you want to start Living says on its website that pep- can claim they contain essential oils Consumers also should be mindful by applying a small amount to the permint’s cooling sensation can be even if the ingredients are synthetic, that bottled essential oils are highly bottom of feet to see if you’ll have a too intense. Also, children and the present in only trace amounts or potent and “50 to 100 times” more reaction,” Ward said. “Every human elderly often have more sensitive inactive. concentrated than the oils in the body is different.” plant itself, a Dec. 10 Washington If using an essential oil in a dif- Post article cited. fuser, Ward also suggests that people Research offers promising results, try a shorter period of time at first along with mixed evidence of health to test for any reactions. Ward said benefits for essential oils, said the she has allergies, including to citrus,
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