April 2016 Vol. 50 No. 3
The Calm After the Windstorm
THE MODEL VILLAGE TURNS 80 | PG 20
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Kennedy Miller, Quentin Kaubuin, and Joslin James participate in the Egg Holding Contest at the March Community Dinner
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The Model Village Turns 80
Cover Photo: Our tribal community witnessed wind gusts of 64 mph in some areas on March 10. The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning that same week. Climate change is here and our community witnessed the raging force of mother nature. Photo Courtesy of Katie Bassford
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Editor’s Note The Chairman’s Message 2016 Fireworks Schedule Community Happenings Senatorial Election Results Letter from the Chairman: La Conner School District... Earth Day Map/Information Got Mold? + DEP La Conner Middle School Leadership Class Tide Table Lushootseed Practice Being Frank Native Roots The Model Village Turns 80 The Honorable Kee Yoks Mindful Money Matters: Creating a Budget Your Dental Health + Good Morning District 13 Everyday Products Make People Sick Swinomish Police Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Swinomish Housing Authority The Wellness Program Briana Porter Nominated for the Congress... Youth Center Calendar Community Dinner Elders Menu Mrs. V's 2 Cents April Birthdays
editor’s NOTE In this month’s qyuuqs News you will find information from our Tribal Chairman regarding the La Conner School District Levy. You will find the Chairman’s Message on Page 5, and the Letter from the Chairman: La Conner School District Levy, on Page 10. There is so much controversy surrounding this topic, will there ever be a light at the end of this dark tunnel? We will see what happens on April 26! In other news, we had quite the windstorm last month, and some people witnessed high water flooding down by Snee Oosh Beach and at the north end by Similk Bay. Yikes! Are we witnessing climate change sooner than we expected or is this normal?
This month's feature article, The Model Village Turns 80, by Swinomish Archivist Theresa Trebon, is about the history of how the ‘Model Fishing Village’ came to be. Make sure you check out this article because there are some great historic photos of what the reservation looked like in the 1930’s! I hope that you are enjoying the beginning of spring just as much as I am. Smile, the summer sun is on its way! Caroline Edwards
April is Earth Day month, and you know what that means for Swinomish! It’s time to make our community shine! For more information, see Page 13.
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Moon of the Whistling Robins
Much of April is the "Moon of the Whistling Robins," signalling the actual music of springtime. Herring and smelt continue to be harvested. At beach sites, shellfish such as mussels, cockles, oysters, horse, butter, and littleneck steamer clams are harvested. Some clams are eaten fresh, but most are cured for winter by first steaming on top of hot rocks in a sand pit, stringing the meat on cedar bark ropes, and smoking or drying hard. Canoes are built and baskets, both waterproof and open, are woven and dyed. Many types of plants are collected such as the tender young shoots of salmonberry and trailing blackberry. The roots of bracken ferns are dug up, baked, dried, and then pounded into a flour to be stored in baskets. Flatfish, halibut, lingcod and rockfish are all fished during this moon. Two pronged spears are used to catch lingcod and rock fish. Halibut are caught using a line attached to a V-shaped hook made of bent hemlock, then cooked by placing hot stones in watertight baskets, or cut into strips to be dried. Spring Chinook begin to run during this moon.
Excerpt from ‘13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, and How They Guide the Swinomish People’. By swelitub (Todd A. Mitchell) and Jamie L. Donatuto
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Like many of you, I grew up attending the La Conner Schools with kids from both sides of the channel. We played ball, studied, and even played pranks on the same teachers together. In all seriousness, I would like to be frank with our community members on both sides of the channel. La Conner Schools are home to all of us. Many families have been here generations, and tribal members for thousands of years. Many of us grew up poor, wearing shoes too small, wearing hand me down clothes, and many came from broken homes. This is not just tribal children, this story is true for many La Conner families. Generations of children grew up in the Skagit Valley just trying to survive and make the most of what we had on our backs, with our parents struggling to make the best of it for us. This may come as a surprise to many but when you look across the channel at Swinomish, you see that we are still struggling to provide essential government services for our tribal members. I don’t believe our non-tribal neighbors know that we are not a big tribe with a lot of money, as those of you who are drafting the lies in the La Conner Weekly may think. The truth is this: we are a small tribe that makes less in one year than most other tribes in Washington and throughout the nation do. All of our funding that is received goes into tribal government services.
With that, let me share with you some important facts: Swinomish was not part of the Great Wolf Lodge case or decision. In fact, like the La Conner School District President, Rick Thompson said, "It came as a surprise to all of us."
“The reasoning by the school district for the less-than-average performance is that there are a lot of Native American children who attend K-12 in La Conner. I have to say that I understand why the Swinomish community isn’t necessarily fond of the school district, when their children always being made to account for lower test scores, and higher costs.”
“Is having Native American Children read a test question to an educational assistant and We did not seek out this case. However, then having the actual answer read to them we took this responsibility of taxation very to write down on a test an OK practice? And seriously and in less than six months we built yes, it happens right here in La Conner. I have our capacity to collect and distribute taxes heard it from several people." through a new Tax Code and Ordinances, and we worked with Skagit County on Can you imagine how our native children and transferring the role of collecting taxes. para pros felt coming to school the next day There has been so much misinformation after that letter from Linda was published by thrown about that Swinomish needs to Sandy? What were your intentions Linda and again offer clarity regarding this issue. The Sandy? To hurt our tribal children and tribal Tribe was given the choice to collect 3 years community? To destroy the credibility of the worth of back taxes for our own use, (a total para pro program? This type of behaviour amount of $6,000,0000) but we chose not and lies is what has brought back the racism to do so. If we would have collected back we have worked so hard to put away and is the taxes, it would have caused great economic root of the evil destroying the relationship hardship for all. After considerable we have all worked so hard to create in our deliberation, we chose to continue the same community. level of funding to the districts that provide We have much to be thankful for: the services, from the La Conner Library to friendship of our fellow classmates, family Fire District No. 13. Since then, we have members and community members. worked diligently with the La Conner School Board; we believe our contributions Together, let us get this levy passed for the of $400,000 in 2015, and $450,000 in 2016, sake of our families and children. Many of us have called this area of the Skagit Valley on top of the yearly para pro contribution of over $600,000 that we provide, as well as home for generations, and those who are the federal impact aid of $2,000,000 is a fair causing this continued trouble need to allocation of the Swinomish tax funding and remember how much you are destroying that we have worked so hard to build over federal assistance. hundreds of years. May the Creator bless those of you who are struggling and guide you Let me end my comment with a strong towards a good place in your heart. If we are message to those individuals who have to survive together, the dishonesty, hate, lies, caused so much of the hate and lies, as well as racist acts towards the Swinomish Tribe. and racism must come to an end.
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I have lived my entire life at Swinomish, born and raised here, like so many of our tribal members. Every day I am thankful for my family and community. My hope for our Tribe is that our past generations and future generations will know Swinomish as I do – as home.
My community has reached its limit of patience. We are deeply offended by the lies printed in the La Conner Weekly, as well as what we believe to be hateful and racist remarks from Linda Ryan. Let me share with you the content from Linda’s letter that Sandy Stokes, Publisher and Editor of the La Conner Weekly, had the gall to print.
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2016 FIREWORKS SCHEDULE Fireworks Committee
Permit Sales May 2, 8:30AM - May 17, Noon Accounting cannot make change, please bring exact amount owed.
Permit Fees: $125 North End and $100 Village; Sani-Cans $70; Dumpsters $85; North End Improvement (First Year Only) $100; Refundable Clean Up Deposit: $100; Insurance: $415. All must be paid before the drawing.
Public Drawing For Retailers Tuesday, May 17, at 1:00PM in the Senate Room Note: The public drawing is different from past years, due to other scheduling conflicts.
Retail Stand Construction May 20 - June 5
Retail Sales June 4 - July 17
Retail Stand Removal JULY 31
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gul gs ka dub II Clayton Charles Day Clayton Charles Day "gul gs ka dub II", was called home on February 24, 2016. Clayton was born and raised on the Swinomish Reservation. He was born on March 28, 1988 to Marlene Stone and Jackson Day. Clayton attended La Conner Schools, he loved to play basketball, canoe racing and hanging with his family and friends. Clayton was a member of the Catholic Church, the Smokehouse and a commercial fisherman. Clayton begin fishing when he was only 7 years old. One of the highlights of his career as a fisherman was going to Bristol Bay, Alaska; he loved to be on the water. Clay Day had a heart of gold; he was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Clayton is preceded in death by his grandfather Gus Stone Jr., grandparents August and Connie Day, uncles, Phillip Stone, Gary Day, Bill Day, aunts, Martha and Debbie Day, Lenora and Leona Stone. Brother Lance Fornsby, sister Lenora Siddle and Cora Clark. Clayton is survived by his parents Marlene and Jack. Grandmother Virginia Scott, brother Jordan Stone, sisters Crystal Day and Nolita Bob, nephews Dillion and Mathew Stone, Dashawn Siddle and neice Kerriah Paul and many, many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. A prayer service was held on Sunday, February 28, 2016 followed by a funeral service on Monday February 29, 2016. Both services were held at the Social Services Building. Arrangements were under the care of Kern Funeral Home.
Chevron is looking for enthusiastic tribal members to join our team! Must be 21+ older Will train eligible candidates Benefits and bonuses available Apply at the North End Station
TRIBAL ID CARDS
Does your identification card have an expiration date? If not, it is outdated.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS APRIL 20 Community Dinner 6PM Youth Center
You're required to contact the Enrollment Officer and set up an appointment to receive a new card with an expiration date. The new cards expire every five years and are accepted by the state as an official form of identification.
APRIL 21 SITC Earth Day See Page 12 For Details
Your first card will be issued at no charge. Lost or stolen
MAY 10 Women's Health Day
card replacements will result in a $10 replacement fee. There will be no charge if you change your name or address, as long as you return your most current identification card.
ENROLLMENT OFFICE: Phone (360) 466-7211 Email: ljohn@swinomish.nsn.us
MAY 12 The Blessing of the Fleet & First Salmon Ceremony More Info TBA MAY 18 Education Dinner 5PM Youth Center
qyuuqs Submission Deadline 10th of Every Month Please submit to: qyuuqs@swinomish.nsn.us
MAY 25 Annual Sobriety Dinner MAY 30 Memorial Day
THE 2016 BIGGEST LOSER The Swinomish Biggest Loser Program is an eight week diet and exercise program designed to promote and encourage healthy eating and exercising, in the hope of disease prevention. This year we had an exceptional showing of participants and teams; congratulations to all! The winning prize was $3,200 and was split amongst the four winners. Thank you Swinomish for matching the winning prize. Second place contestants each earned Nike gift cards and all participants earned Nike N7 Jackets. A Total of 70 Participants lost 700lbs.
Honorable Mention Individuals Ace Baker 12.4% Marlys Baker 11.4% Lona Wilbur 10.8% Angie Ball 10.7%
Team Winner 30.9% Corey Washington Marlisa Washington Austin Edwards
Honorable Mention Teams 24% 28.4% James Washington Cleora Scott Ryan Pino Demetrius Scott Jessica Grossglass Chris Scott
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Individual Winner Cassandara Gonzalez 21.30%
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Senatorial Election Results PURSUANT TO STC 2-01.230(A)(2), THE ELECTION BOARD DOES HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON MARCH 6, 2016 THE ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF THE SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY VOTED IN THE GENERAL SENATORIAL ELECTION FOR POSITION 3, 4 AND 5, AND THE RESULTS WERE AS FOLLOWS.
Total Number: 330 Unused Ballots 7 Mismarked/Mutilated Ballots 7 Replacement Ballots 320 Official Ballots Cast SENATE SEAT #3 Brian Porter 267 No Vote Ballots 53 SENATE SEAT #4 Kevin Paul 214 Melissa Edwards 87 No Vote Ballots 19 SENATE SEAT #5 Tandy Wilbur 135 Joseph Williams 176 No Vote Ballots 9 sw d bš qyuuqs News e e
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The 2016 Swinomish General Council
Results for Provisional Membership By Adoption Held March 6, 2016 THE ELECTION BOARD DOES HEARBY CERTIFY THAT ON MARCH 6, 2016 THE ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF THE SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY VOTED ON WHETHER THE APPLICANTS LISTED BELOW SHOULD BE GRANTED PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP BY ADOPTION. THE RESULTS WERE AS FOLLOWS:
Total Ballots Cast Mismarked Ballots
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APPLICANT Quentin Deshawn Kaubin Kiona Raven Kaubin Monica Cladoosby Henry Dean Nguyen Barbara Marks-McCoy
Replacement Ballots Unused Ballots
91% 91% 94% 86% 73%
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THE ABOVE COUNT IS TRUE AND ACCURATE COUNT OF VOTES CAST. PURSUANT TO STC 6-01.120(A)(2)(b), THE ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF THE SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY MUST APPROVE PROVISIONAL MEMBERS BY 60% VOTE. ABSTENTION SHALL NOT COUNT AS A CAST VOTE.
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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN LACONNER SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVY Dear Community Members: Our community supports the educational needs of each and every student. We owe it to our young people to continue the basic funding of our school buildings so they have safe and secure classrooms that ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. On April 26, La Conner voters will decide on a one-year maintenance and operations levy of $995,000. If approved, the levy will pay for: teachers, teaching assistants, athletics, field trips, technology, security measures and funding for special education and highly capable programs. The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is grateful for the dedicated and talented educators at the La Conner School District and fully support our students. That is why we urge you to vote YES on April 26. The levy renewal will continue paying for staff and programs that are not funded by the state or other agencies. The levy will help lower class sizes by funding teacher salaries and teaching assistants. Our students deserve these important educational and extracurricular opportunities. The April 26 levy replaces the expiring voter-approved 2012 levies. Without this replacement levy, the school district will have to make $1.5 million in cuts that will likely impact athletics, music programs, staff and technology. Cuts to education often have an adverse impact on the highest-risk students. This is not a new tax. If the levy passes, taxpayers bills will go down. Please join us and vote YES in the April 26 election, and ensure all our students have the resources and opportunities to help prepare them for successes in life and college. Sincerely, “Spee-pots” Brian Cladoosby Chairman
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SKAGIT COUNTY SPECIAL ELECTION La Conner School District No. 311
Proposition No. 1 La Conner School District No. 311, Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy
April 26, 2016 SPECIAL ELECTION Last Day to Update: March 28
This is the last day to make changes to your voter registration if you are currently registered to vote anywhere in Washington State and be eligible to participate in the next election.
Last Day for New Registration: April 18
This is the last day to register to vote ONLY if you are not currently registered in Washington State and be eligible to participate in the next election. However, you must register in person at: Skagit County Elections Department, Skagit County Auditor's Office 700 S. 2nd Street, Room 201, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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EASY AFFORDABLE AND NO-COST WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY An energy-efficient home will keep your family comfortable while saving you money. Whether you take simple steps or make larger investments to make your home more efficient, you'll see lower energy bills. Over time, those savings will typically pay for the cost of improvements and put money back in your pocket. Your home may also be more attractive to buyers when you sell. The 115 million residences in America today collectively use an estimated 22.5% of the country’s energy. Unfortunately, a lot of energy is wasted through leaky windows or ducts, old appliances, or inefficient heating and cooling systems. When we waste energy in our homes, we are throwing away money that could be used for other things. The typical U.S. family spends at least $2,200 a year on home utility bills. The key to energy savings is to take a whole house approach by viewing your home as an energy system with interdependent parts. For example, your heating system is not just a furnace it's a heat-delivery system that starts at the furnace and delivers heat throughout your home using a network of ducts. Even a top-of-the-line, energy-efficient furnace will waste a lot of fuel if the ducts, walls, attic, windows, and doors are leaky or poorly insulated. Taking a whole house approach to saving energy ensures that dollars you invest to save energy are spent wisely.
Tips to Save Energy Today
• Install a programmable thermostat to lower utility bills and manage your heating and cooling systems efficiently. • Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle. • Turn things off when you are not in the room such as lights, TVs, entertainment systems, and your computer and monitor. • Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use; TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power. • Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120°F. • Take short showers instead of baths and use low flow shower heads for additional energy savings. • Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. • Air dry clothes. Source: http://energy.gov/energysaver/energy-saver-guide-tips-savingmoney-and-energy-home
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GOT MOLD? Have you discovered mold in your home? Do you wake up everyday wondering if you will ever get rid of the mold in your home?
Here is a list of 10 things you should know about mold:
Department of Environmental Protection Repairs of Storm Damaged Shoreline Structures Needs a Permit Scott Andrews
• Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. • There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture. • If mold is a problem in your home, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture. • Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth. • Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60%) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers and other moisturegenerating sources to the outside, using air conditioners and de-humidifiers, increasing ventilation, using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dish washing and cleaning. • Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. • Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials, such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy may need to be replaced. • Prevent condensation: reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation. • In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting (i.e., on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation). • Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. For health reasons please be very cautious of the risks you are taking if you plan to get rid of mold by yourself. Wear a mask and gloves! Source: http://www.epa.gov/mold/ten-things-you-should-know-aboutmold
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The recent winds and related storm surges caused a lot of damage to homes and structures along the west shore of the Reservation. Several homes across Chilberg Avenue were flooded, beach access stairways in many areas were damaged or the lower portions completely destroyed by wave-driven drift logs. We believe this is just the tip of the melting ice-caps and we will see this type of damage more frequently with rising sea levels in the future. It brings to the fore a need to seriously address shoreline planning and adaptation strategies that were first raised here in the Swinomish Climate Change reports of 2009 and 2010. Of more immediate note, we would like to remind shoreline owners, that in spite of wanting to simply just get out there and fix the damage, often these activities require permits. Replacement and major repairs of shoreline structures such as bulkheads and beach access stairways need a Shoreline and Sensitive Areas (SSA) permit. It is a good idea to contact the Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection before proceeding with actions within the shoreline zone that entail more than routine minor repair. There are many structures on the shoreline, such as beach access stairs with large landings, which are beyond what would be permitted. In many cases simply rebuilding these nonconforming structures without permits is not allowed. In fact, many such stairs would likely be improved by redesigning the lower, now damaged, portion so that they have less impact on the shoreline and are less likely to be destroyed in the future. If you have had damage to structures within the shoreline zone and are planning on doing significant repair or replacement work, please contact the Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection at (360) 466.7280.
Community Outreach Visit Marlys Baker
Hello! My name is Marlys Baker. After graduating from nursing school in June of 2015, I joined the Swinomish Medical Clinic as their Community Health Representative (CHR) in September.
Shortly thereafter, I passed my NCLEX exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). As the CHR for Swinomish, I conduct community outreach visits, providing quality in-home care to tribal members who face barriers accessing such care otherwise. I provide a variety of health care, health promotion, and disease prevention services to community members, all in the comfort of their own home. This level of support is helping to elevate the health, and wellbeing of the Swinomish Community. While this is a new position, there are already multiple projects taking place. Wellness Care is available to elders and those individuals who are unable to access the clinic, bringing care and support
to you in the comfort of your own home. The Nurse-Family Partnership provides a trusting nurse-patient relationship for Native American mothers and their children, starting at the prenatal stage up to age three. Focusing on prenatal care, infant care, toddler care, child development, life skills, healthy living, and also referrals to community resources, this home care service is designed to aide you throughout your pregnancy and beyond. Currently, I am working on incentives for this program such as the “baby box,” which I can tell you more about during our visits. Tobacco Cessation Counselling is an advantageous ally when looking to quit. This counselling will support you with practical information on how to quit, as well as offering nicotine replacement products, such as gum and patches, to ease your transition into a tobacco free life. Through the Asthma Healthy Home Initiative, I would come visit you at home and conduct an assessment of your home’s environment for asthma triggers. My goal is to help you identify methods to eliminate such triggers from your homes. Call the Swinomish Medical Clinic at (360) 466.3167 to schedule your appointment!
La Conner Middle School Leadership Class Judy Zimmerman
All year the LCMS Leadership Class comes once a week to the LC Kindergarten class. The kids spend time reading together, doing math or word games. My kindergarten kids adore their big buddies.
Kim Williams and Isabelle Williams
Manuel Lopez and River John
Troy Sampson and Tori Wilbur
Dylan Stone and Millee Cayou
Jayden Moberg and Joey Williams
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Tredamas Casey and Angus Poprycz
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TIDE TABLE: April 2016 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay
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The Swinomish Tribe purchased a mimeo machine in 1966 and it was first used to make the November publication of the Kee Yoks in that year.
DID YOU KNOW?
Source: Tribal Archive & www.vocabulary.com
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What is a mimeo machine? "A mimeograph is an old-fashioned copy machine. A mimeograph printed copies by pressing ink through a stencil onto paper, which was pulled by a crank through a system of rollers. The copies themselves were often also called mimeographs. Even after the invention of modern photocopiers, mimeographs were a popular way to make cheap copies, and many offices still had the machines as late as the 1990's. The root of mimeograph is the Greek mimeisthai, "to mimic, represent, or imitate."
LUSHOOTSEED PRACTICE ?
glottal stop/pause
a
‘ah’ like the ‘a’ in father
C
glottalized c or hard c
V
‘ch’ like in ch in church
e
shwa, ‘uh’ like in ‘a’ in about
G
g-raised w, ‘gw’ like the name Gwen
i
‘a’ like in fate or ‘ee’ like in feet
I
k raised w like the ‘qu’ in queen
A
barred l, like a whispered and slurred ‘l’
q
a back k or a k sound made in the back of the mouth
Q
glottalized q or hard q
E
glottalized q raised w or hard q raised w
S
s-wedge, ‘sh’ like the ‘sh’ in show
T
glottalized t or hard t
u
‘o’ or ‘oo’ like the ‘o’ in mole or ‘oo’ in boot
x
x-raised w, blowing sound
y
y sound, like in yes
HALIBUT Do you have (any) halibut?
?a ?u I(i) adsVutX.
No I don't have (any) halibut.
xi?. xi Ii dsVutX.
I'll (have to) fish for halibut.
Auxi?xi? Ved ?e Ii sVutX.
WHISTLING ROBIN Where is the robin?
Vad Ii sUeqiq.
It is eating on the other
?u?eAed di?abac ?al te hiI EeAay.
side of the big log.
BERRIES Do you have (any) berries?
?a ?u I(i) adsEelaAed.
No. I don't have (any) berries.
xi?. xi? Ii dsEelaAed.
I'll (have to) go berry picking
AuCebebiluA Ved ?e Ii DetGad.
for salmon berries.
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BEING FRANK POOR COHO RETURNS DEMAND CAUTION Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair
There will likely be no coho fisheries in western Washington this year as returns are expected to plummet even further than last year because of poor ocean survival. Coho returns in 2015 were as much as 80 percent below pre-season forecasts. The Nisqually Tribe cancelled its coho fishery when fewer than 4,000 of the 23,000 fish expected actually returned. The same story was repeated in many tribal fishing areas. That’s why western Washington treaty Indian tribes are calling for greater caution in fisheries management planning this year and more equitable sharing with the state of the responsibility for conservation. It is important that we have agreement on in-season management methods and actions before the season starts. Unlike sport fishermen who can go where fishing is best, tribal fishermen are bound by treaty to traditional fishing places located mostly in terminal areas – such as rivers and bays – that are the end of the line for returning salmon. Every year we must wait and hope that enough fish return to feed our families and culture. Faced with low catch rates last year, however, most tribal coho fisheries were sharply reduced or closed early to protect the resource. The state, however, expanded sport harvest in mixed stock areas last year to attempt to catch fish that weren’t there.
Coho salmon that managed to make it back last year showed frightening effects of poor ocean conditions. Most were 20 to 30 percent smaller than normal. Females returned with about 40 percent fewer eggs. That will likely result in lower natural and hatchery production and fewer fish in the future. Right now what salmon need is plenty of good habitat to increase stock abundance and build resiliency to survive the impacts of climate change and poor ocean conditions. Sadly, salmon habitat continues to be lost and damaged faster than it can be restored, threatening the future of the salmon and tribal treaty-reserved harvest rights. Fisheries management is about the future, and the future doesn’t look good for salmon if we don’t reverse the trend of habitat loss and damage. Perhaps most of all we need a commitment from state and federal fisheries managers that the same high conservation standard that tribal fisheries are held to will be applied to all other fisheries. That includes making the tough decision to close some fisheries to protect returning salmon for everyone.
That’s not right. The last fisheries in line should not be forced to shoulder most of the responsibility for conserving the resource. Making matters worse, lack of monitoring by federal fisheries managers last year allowed Southeast Alaska commercial fishermen to exceed their harvest quota by more than 100,000 chinook. Most of those fish were bound for Washington waters.
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Being Frank is the monthly opinion column that was written by the late Billy Frank Jr., former NWIFC Chairman. To honor him, the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington will continue to share their perspectives through this column.
NATIVE ROOTS
Miner's Lettuce Emma Fox
With the recent Spring Equinox ushering in longer days and warm rays of the all too welcome sunshine, patches of miner’s lettuce are gracing landscapes far and wide. A natural powerhouse for good health, miner’s lettuce is rich with nutrients; according to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 100 grams of miner’s lettuce contains a third of your daily requirement of vitamin C, 22% of your vitamin A requirement, and 10% of that for iron. Being native to America, it is a notably unique vegetable, as the majority of ‘edible weeds’ are of European origin, such as dandelions and thistles. The plant’s most common moniker, miner’s lettuce, is a reference to its mass consumption by California gold rush miners who sought the plant’s high vitamin C content, which helped to prevent scurvy. Growing to a maximum of 40 centimeters in height, miner’s lettuce is a bright shade of vivid green. Its heart shaped leaves, while delicate and easily shredded, possess a slightly elastic quality and feel velvet soft to the touch. As leaves mature, they will produce edible blossoms in a white or pink shade. The plant prefers cool, damp conditions, and thrives in shaded areas from the early spring into summer. Historically, miner’s lettuce played a significant role in the subsistence of Swinomish diets, and was often consumed as a salad green as it commonly is today. The plant was also made into a tea and given as a ‘general tonic,’ which no doubt was another method to deliver the high vitamin content.
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon grain mustard 1 small shallot, finely minced Pinch of sea salt 2 cups miner's lettuce leaves, washed and rinsed 2 eggs 4 asparagus stalks, sliced into one inch pieces
Cooking Directions 1. For the dressing: whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, grain mustard, and shallots vigorously. Set aside. 2. For the soft cooked eggs: bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, carefully lower eggs into water with a slotted spoon. Keep at a low simmer for 7 minutes. 3. Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of olive oil and the asparagus slices. Sauté until just tender, about three minutes. 4. Remove the eggs from heat. Let them sit in a pot of cold water until ready. 5. Combine the miner’s lettuce with the asparagus. Toss with the dressing. 6. Crack the eggs. Carefully slice in half. (Some of the yolk may run) and top each salad with egg halves.
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Other names for miner's lettuce include 'spring beauty', 'Indian lettuce', and 'winter purslane'.
Miner's Lettuce Salad with Soft Cooked Egg & Asparagus
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THE MODEL VILLAGE TURNS 80 Theresa L. Trebon, Tribal Archivist
The year was 1936, the midst of the Great Depression. Housing conditions on the Swinomish Reservation were dire for most families and consisted of cold drafty shelters without running water or electricity, floathouses on the beach in front of the village, or, for one family, a large tent. Health problems were alarming and infant mortality was high. In June 1934, just one week after the passage of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA), the Puget Sound Mail announced “The Swinomish tribe has already laid plans to take advantage of the provisions of the new law, having applied for the construction of a model village at Swinomish.” One of those provisions was financing: the IRA not only created opportunities for self-government, it also established a Federal Rehabilitation Fund for tribes that organized under the new law. In April 1936, just four months after Swinomish voted to approve its first tribal constitution under the IRA,
Construction of the Swinomish Model Fishing Village June 1, 1936 Federal Rehabilitation Project #76096 National Archives, Washington D. C. Swinomish Tribal Archive
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construction of the “Model Fishing Village” commenced with Rehabilitation Funds. Recent research at the National Archives has uncovered new information about Swinomish’s Model Village project. It was the first IRA funded project to move forward in the Tulalip Agency (which oversaw Swinomish as well as other reservations in the area) and was held up as a prototype for what could be accomplished by tribes that embraced the IRA. But the most exciting find at the National Archives? Actual photos of the Model Village under construction with “before and after” photos of family homes at Swinomish. Just in time for the 80th Anniversary of the Model Village, here is a selection of these historic photos recently acquired by the Tribal Archive. Images for these 1936 family homes at Swinomish are available for viewing at the Tribal Archive: Billy, Bob, Cagey, Cladoosby, Day, Edge, Edwards, Irvine, James, Joe, John, Kadim, Mitchell, Sampson, Scott, Stone, Wilbur, Williams, Willup.
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Joseph B. Billy family on their floathouse – August 1936 National Archives, Washington D. C. Swinomish Tribal Archive
Joseph B. Billy home Swinomish Model Fishing Village - September 1936 National Archives, Washington D. C. Swinomish Tribal Archive
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The Honorable Kee Yoks Caroline Edwards
As part of the 50th Anniversary of the qyuuqs News (Kee Yoks) I wanted to write a feature about the late Jack Willmoth, the honorable Kee Yoks. In 1966, the Swinomish Senate passed Resolution 189 authorizing adoption of a CAP (Community Action Program), funded by the 1964 Federal Equal Opportunity Act. The Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) also known as 'The War on Poverty' was passed in 1964 by the Lyndon Johnson Administration. The EOA provided job training, adult education, and loans to small businesses to attack the roots of poverty and unemployment.
At the July, 2007 Senate meeting they passed Resolution 2007-07138 "recognizing Jack Willmoth for his years of service through the VISTA program and acknowledging his honorary name, Kee Yoks." Five years later in 2012, Jack comes before the Senate to receive his Kee Yoks drum that he left in 2007, when he requested to have his Indian name painted on it. In what may have been a misunderstanding Jack's drum was returned to him with the name "Jack" instead of Kee Yoks. Jack passed away one year later in 2013 and his original Kee Yoks documentation files were donated to the Swinomish Tribal Archive.
The EOA programs included VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America), the Job Corps, Head Start, Adult Basic Education, Family Planning, Community Health Centers, Economic Development, Foster Grandparents, Legal Services, Neighborhood Centers, Summer Youth Programs, Senior Center and many others. Jack Willmoth, at that time was a VISTA volunteer who came to Swinomish in May, 1966. Jack was a significant person to the Swinomish Community; he saw that the Tribe had no means of communication, so he took it upon himself to create the publication of the tribe’s first newsletter, The Seagull. Although Jack only worked for the Tribe for a few years (1966-1967), his legacy of creating the Tribe's publication lives on. Forty years later in 2007, Jack returned to Swinomish to attend a Senate meeting and loaned copies of all of his issues of the Kee Yoks and the documentation surrounding his production. He brought his drum with the seagull painted on it that was given to him when he left in 1967. During the meeting Jack requested that his Indian name of Kee Yoks be painted on it.
The honorable Kee Yoks (Jack Willmoth) with Tribal Archivist, Theresa Trebon.
Jack Willmoth Thought Up the Name The Seagull
"I was working mainly with the young people and wanted to find a name, a symbol, that appealed to them. So I thought, "Well, there's lots of seagulls around here. So I went to the college (SVCC) and one of the instructors drew us a seagull. That's on the first page. Lot of the older people, the elders Louise Joe and Lizzie Sampson, Al Sampson's wife, called me Kee Yoks. We did it at the high school ditto machine first couple times. Had to borrow paper, staples, and supplies from the high school. I wrote a grant to the University of Utah to fund more issues. I had to have a invoice that showed what my costs would be. So I went to Collins Office Supply in Mount Vernon. Had a bit of a problem because they wouldn't write me a receipt unless I bought the supplies. They finally did and I got a grant for $30.00. We finally talked Laura Wilbur into getting a mimeo machine at the tribal office and we started to do it over there. A friend of mine in Seattle, I' d take pictures to him, he would some how put the photos on the long blue ditto sheet, looked like 1000 of little pinholes. First door I knocked on was Mike Cladoosby's. His kids helped me out. Brian was little and the kids helped me deliver it." - (Jack Willmoth, 2007) Source: Tribal Archive
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MINDFUL MONEY MATTERS Creating a Budget Dear Billy Budget: I have no idea where to start to create a budget. It seems that before the month is over, I’m outta cash. More month than money! Can you help me keep track of my expenses? ~ Signed, Unbalanced
Dear Unbalanced: Definitely! Creating a budget is the way to go to get a handle on making your money last as long as your month. Creating a budget, however, can seem overwhelming. Getting started is the hardest part, but it gets easier with practice. The first thing to do is figure out what your absolutely necessary or “required” monthly expenses are. These include things such as rent or mortgage payments, utility bills (electricity, gas, water service, phone service, etc.), food, medical expenses, child care, transportation or car payments, and insurance fees. You should also think about paying down debt and savings, so think about your credit card bills and what you can put into a savings account if possible. Since some bills vary widely month to month, a good way to come up with an “average” monthly figure is to add up the most recent 12 months of bills (your electric power bill, for example), and then divide it by 12. List all of these monthly expenses on a sheet of paper, with a line for each type of expense. At the bottom of the column, total it all up. This is your basic monthly “nut” that you have to cover with your income. Then also make a list of all your income sources over the course of a month. Include your take-home pay and any other payments you may get each month (such as child support, per cap, alimony, disability payment, a second job, etc.). Put these on a sheet of paper, too, and total them up. Hopefully, when you compare the two totals, you’ll find that you have more income than you have in basic expenses. Any extra income is generally “discretionary,” which means it’s your choice how you spend the extra each month. It could go toward your savings account (which I highly recommend), or toward entertainment or other stuff you want for you or your family, such as clothes, furniture, a night on the town, etc.
start building up some savings and have more discretionary income to spend or save as you see fit. If this is your case, take a hard look at where you spend your money – primarily your discretionary spending. Do you really need a double mocha latte at Starbucks every morning, or would a regular cup of coffee at home be just fine? Are you spending too much money on “impulse items” that you really don’t want or need? Do you truly need a famous brand item if a less-expensive generic item would be OK? Are there ways to cut back on your basic expenses too? A better rate on your insurance policies or even your rent, perhaps, or can you substitute generic medicines for brand names? Little expenses, over the course of a month, can really add up. Try to pay close attention to where you are spending your money, and always have the idea in your head that you want to cut or reduce unnecessary spending. Get a handle on what your real “needs” are and take care of them first, before your simple “wants.” That will help you begin to get your expenses in line with your income. One online resource that you can use to start budgeting can be found at this link: http://mappingyourfuture.org/money/ budgetcalculator.cfm. This article was provided by First Nations Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit www.firstnations.org.
If you find that you have more expenses than income, then you need to take some drastic steps. The best approach is to see where you can cut some expenses, like eating out or going to the movies. After all, the idea behind a budget is to make sure your expenses are less than your income. This allows you to
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Your Dental Health
Did You Know That Baby Teeth Matter? Dr. Rachael Hogan
GOOD MORNING DISTRICT 13
Hygienist, Laura Kasayuli; Therapist, Daniel Kennedy; WIC Coordinator, Michelle Skidmore and our new CHR, Marlys Baker did home visits last month and delivered 'Welcome Baby Baskets' to 0-2 year olds living in our community! We are encouraging all babies to come into the dental clinic. If you bring your 0-2 year old in for a quick exam and post of pic of your baby on the Swinomish Family Facebook page you’ll take home a cute bib and sunglasses for your little one!
Good Morning District 13 is a program wherein the District 13 Fire Department will check on the welfare of Senior Citizens, persons with functional needs, or those residents who may have special needs. We offer two programs, one full time for those who live alone, with no one to look in on them on a daily basis and the other part time for those who want a daily check only between specific dates. It's our way of providing to our residents, and their families, the peace of mind that comes from knowing that someone is looking out for them 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Laura and Daniel preparing to hand out 'Welcome Baby Baskets.'
The Baby Teeth Matter bib and sunglasses.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Every morning, between 9:00AM - 12:00PM, a member of the Fire Department will call the program participants for that day to check that they are all right. If no answer, a second call will be made a few minutes later. If there is no answer on the second call and the participant has not called the Fire Department by 9AM to advise they would not be home the Fire Department including Emergency Medical Technicians will respond to check on the welfare of the resident.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Look what's included in the 'Welcome Baby Baskets'!
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If you feel this program would be of assistance to you or your loved one, and you meet the program criteria, feel free to call your District 13 Fire Department at (360) 466.1224, between 8:30AM and 3:30PM and an appointment will be made to have a Fire Department representative interview you, the applicant, and/or your authorized representative. During this interview we will collect medical data and other information which may be valuable in an emergency if the participant was unable to communicate. Information collected is confidential, in accordance with all applicable regulations, and with the participant’s written authorization.
Good Morning District 13 "Where your safety is our number one priority!"
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EVERYDAY PRODUCTS CAN MAKE PEOPLE SICK Dangers of Household Chemicals Grace Ward
Products you might use around your home for cleaning and repairing can make you and your family sick if not used properly. For example, bleach mixed with tile cleaners or ammonia creates a poisonous gas linked to serious respiratory issues; some pesticides can cause neurological problems; and commonly used glues and solvents can result in chronic asthma like conditions and skin rashes.
Here are some recommendations to keep your household safe: • Know what you are using. Read product labels and warnings, and do a little research on your own. Take understanding your household chemicals as seriously as you take understanding your medications. • Follow product directions. For example, the packaging on many cleaning liquids, varnishes, paints, and glues warn that these products should only be used in ventilated spaces. Make sure that there is enough air flow in your work space by opening a window or running a fan. After using some pesticides, it is very important that you stay out of the affected area for a certain period of time. If you are not sure how to use a product, check out the manufacturer’s website or call the customer service number listed on the packaging.
• Avoid using products stronger than needed. If soap and water will get something clean, there is no need to use harsher chemicals. Use water-based glue instead of epoxy when possible. • Get help if you or a family member develop symptoms after using a product. If serious symptoms develop quickly, call poison control (1-800-222-1222) or 911 right away. For slower or chronic reactions, go to a health clinic and tell the medical staff treating you what products you have been using. More information on the Environmental Health Chat podcast, produced by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/ translational/peph/podcasts/household_chemicals/index.cfm
Come to the Community Dinner April 20th and get a FREE environmentally friendly 'Green Cleaning Kit' to take home! Have left over pesticides or other chemicals you don’t know what to do with? Bring marked containers to the Web Shed next to the Fish Plant and dispose of unwanted pesticides and chemicals on Earth Day + Cleanup Day, April 21. Please do not put chemicals in garbage or dumpsters!
THE 2016 MARCH WINDSTORM
Snee Oosh Beach Photo Courtesy of Katie Bassford
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POLICE
BURGLARY Officer Val Lockrem
HOME INVENTORY
If your home was burglarized, could you recall from memory a detailed list of all your stolen property, including serial numbers and other identifying marks? Probably not, which is why preparing a comprehensive home inventory is well worth the effort. Detectives need this information to investigate the crime, and insurance companies need it to expedite your claim. It will also be invaluable in case of fire or natural disaster. Paper and pencil will work just fine, or you can use a computer spreadsheet or word processing program. There is also specialized inventory software available. No matter which method you choose, photograph and document all your property.
HOME INVENTORY FORM ITEM
SERIAL NUMBER
DESCRIPTION- MAKE, MODEL, COLOR, MARKINGS
PHOTOGRAPH
Photo document your personal property with pictures and/or videotape. Digital photography allows quick picture taking and easy storage. Start with overview photographs of a room (wall by wall, ceiling to floor) before taking close-ups of specific property. Take pictures showing brand names and type before photographing the serial number. Items such as jewellery, art, and collectibles should be photographed with a tape measure to provide scale. Remember to document each room, all closets, shelves, the garage, and vehicles
DOCUMENT
Document your personal belongings on paper or with a computer. Include the quantity of items, item name/description, make and/or model, serial number, purchase cost, and purchase year. After documenting property, store photographs and inventory sheet, along with receipts of major purchases, in a secure location off-site, such as a safe deposit box. Review and update your inventory annually.
REMEMBER
Mark, photograph and inventory your property. Store a copy in a safe location, such as a safe deposit box. Review and update your inventory at least once a year. See the figure to the right for a usable HOME INVENTORY form. This form will also be available on our website: https://swinomishpolice.org CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES NON– EMERGENCY (360) 428-3211
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Policy Change at the North End Gas Station Because of cashier's limited view of gas pumps, tribal members must use PUMPS 9-12 if they would like the pump turned on before coming inside.
Thank you for your understanding. Marie Murray
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Department of Environmental Protection Wetland Wonders Nicole Casper & Todd Mitchell
Snee Oosh Wetland
Swinomish has over fifty wetlands sprinkled throughout the Reservation. They vary in size, type and habitat. Because of these differences, the management decisions that we apply also differ - such as how protected from human impact they should be. Historically, wetlands have been assessed and valued based on their physical and biological characteristics, but not their cultural importance to the community. Some of our wetlands contain plants used for medicinal, subsistence, or ceremonial purposes and therefore have cultural and historical significance. DEP is nearing the end of a long term project incorporating traditional Swinomish cultural values into the ecological
framework for evaluating wetlands. This project has delved into many historical sources to gather information on traditional uses of plants, including interviews with elders conducted in the 1950s! Scientific and Lushootseed plant names have been researched and verified to yield a nearly comprehensive list of wetland plants and their many traditional uses. Did you know that the barks of willow, crab apple, and wild rose were mixed and boiled and used as a cough medicine? Or that vanilla leaf was boiled and used as a hair wash? Moving forward these tidbits will be used to more accurately assess the value of our wetlands and to apply appropriate management decisions for their protection. We are also hoping to compile this trove of historic knowledge to distribute to the community! Stay tuned‌
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Wetlands are unique and dynamic ecosystems that are inundated with water either seasonally or permanently.
Swinomish Housing Authority Robin Carneen Edwards, Life Skills Counselor
Earth Day/Clean Up Day ITEMS NOT ALLOWED IN DUMPSTERS: NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
TIRES OIL APPLIANCES HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CAR BATTERIES LARGE PIECES OF METAL PAINT
Need Help Filing Your Taxes?
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Site offers free tax return preparation to individuals having low to moderate income. Call 1-800-906-9887 for a VITA site near you or in Skagit County, sites are available until April 15, 2016. (No appointment needed) SKAGIT COUNTY SITE: Anacortes Baptist Church (VITA) 2717 J Avenue, Anacortes, WA Hours: Mon-Tues 9AM-4PM Goodwill (VITA) 102 Valley Mall Way-Mount Verenon, WA Hours: Mon -Thurs 3PM-7PM REMINDER: Tax Day is Friday, April 15, 2016 Monday, April 18, 2016 is the last day to file taxes or request an automatic extension.
Swinomish Housing Authority Bill Pay We are providing easier and more consistent ways to pay your SHA/ SUA bills - EBT/SSI/credit and debit cards can be used in-person or over the phone - Payroll deduction if you work for the Swinomish Tribe - Automatic bill payment through your financial institution
SAVE ON YOUR GARBAGE BILL ORDER A RECYCLE BIN! Call Waste Management at (360) 757-8245 Tell them you are a Swinomish Utility Customer and request the $7.40 per month recycle rate. Remember, extra cans and bags are charged at $4.60 each. SHA/SUA CONTACT INFORMATION 17547 First Street La Conner, WA FOR AFTER HOUR EMERGENCIES: Main Office: (360) 466-4081 or (360) 466-7223 PLEASE STAY ON THE LINE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
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ANNUAL SWINOMISH SOBRIETY DINNER 5:30 | Doors open May 25th 6:00 | Dinner Arrive early to submit your nominations for the Swinomish Elder Award & Joe Dunn Memorial Award
7:00 | Speakers 7:30 | Honor Awards 8:15 | Thank the Cooks 8:30 | Closing Words
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The Wellness Program
When a Loved One Has a Drug Problem
Speak up. Talk to the person about your concerns, and offer your help and support, without being judgmental. The earlier addiction is treated, the better. Don’t wait for your loved one to hit bottom! Be prepared for excuses and denial by listing specific examples of your loved one’s behaviour that has you worried. Take care of yourself. Don’t get so caught up in someone else’s drug problem that you neglect your own needs. Make sure you have people you can talk to and lean on for support. And stay safe. Don’t put yourself in dangerous situations. Avoid self-blame. You can support a person with a substance abuse problem and encourage treatment, but you can’t force an addict to change. You can’t control your loved one’s decisions. Let the person accept responsibility for his or her actions, an essential step along the way to recovery for drug addiction.
Please Do Not...
• Attempt to punish, threaten, bribe, or preach. • Try to be a martyr. Avoid emotional appeals that may only increase feelings of guilt and the compulsion to use drugs. • Cover up or make excuses for the drug abuser, or shield them from the negative consequences of their behaviour. • Take over their responsibilities, leaving them with no sense of importance or dignity. • Hide or throw out drugs. • Argue with the person when they are high. • Take drugs with the drug abuser. • Feel guilty or responsible for another's behaviour. Source: National Clearinghouse for Drug & Alcohol Information If you have any questions please call the Wellness Program (360) 466-1024
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If you suspect that a friend or family member has a drug problem, here are a few things you can do:
Briana Porter Nominated for the Congress of Future Science & Technology Leaders in Boston, MA Briana Porter, a junior at La Conner High School and member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is a delegate of the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Lowell, MA on June 29 - July 1, 2016. The Congress is an honors only program for high school students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be scientists and technologists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal. Briana Porter was nominated by the winner of the first Google Science Fair, Shree Bose - Academic Director of the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists - to represent Washington based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and passion for science and technology. During the three-day Congress, Briana will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading scientific research; be given advice from deans of the world's top tech universities; be inspired by fellow teen science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future of science and technology. "This is a crucial time in America when we need more nimble-minded and creative scientists and technologists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, Executive Director, National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists. “Focused, bright and determined students like Briana Porter are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.” Said Richard Rossi. The Academy offers free services and programs to students who have the desire to learn more about their future in science or technology. Some of the services and programs the Academy offers include online social networks through which
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“Focused, bright and determined students like Briana Porter are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.” Said Richard Rossi. future scientists and technologists can communicate; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by tech and science leaders; and communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and much more. The Academy was founded on the belief that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education plays a critical role in enabling the United States to remain the economic and technological leader of the global marketplace of the 21st century and that we must identify prospective talent at the earliest possible age and help these students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of vital careers. Based in Washington, DC and with an office in Boston, MA, the Academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to advances in society as scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
Sea Cadet Day NSCC Orion Squadron "We are proud of you Tyler!"
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APRIL 2016
YOUTH CENTER
1 FRI Youth Center Hours: 10AM-6PM La Conner Schools Early Release
4 MON Youth Center Hours 10-6PM Skating
5 TUES Youth Center Hours 10-6PM Science Center
6 WED Youth Center Hours 10-6PM Swimming
7 THURS Youth Center Hours 10-6PM Fun Run
8 FRI Youth Center Hours 10-6PM Movies
LA CONNER SCHOOL DISTRICT | SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
18 MON Youth Center Hours 10-6PM
12 TUES Youth Center Hours 10-6PM
13 WED Youth Center Hours 10-6PM
Running Club 5:15-6:15PM
Youth Group Night
19 TUES Youth Center Hours 10-6PM
20 WED Youth Center Hours 10-6PM
Running Club 5:15-6:15PM
25 MON Youth Center Hours 10-6PM
26 TUES Youth Center Hours 10-6PM Running Club 5:15-6:15PM
27 WED Youth Center Hours 10-6PM Elementary Only Dinner 3rd-5th Grades 6PM
14 THURS Youth Center Hours 10-6PM
15 FRI
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Youth Center Hours: 10-6PM Youth Outings HS-Movies/Dinner MS-Trampoline Zone Elem-Open Swim Snohomish Aquatic Ctr
YOUTH CENTER CLOSED BRINGING YOUTH TO A CONFERENCE IN LUMMI THE INTERTRIBAL YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION SUMMIT 28 THURS Youth Center Hours 10-6PM
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Youth Center Hours: 10-6PM Youth Outings HS-Trampoline Zone MS-Skating Elem-UW Softball
Running Club 5:15-6:15PM
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Community Dinner OUR HONORED ELDERS
Kevin Paul Stephen A. Joe John Thomas
Youth participate in the Egg Holding Contest!
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Barb James getting ready to throw the bowling ball.
Youth participate in the Art Contest held at the Community Dinner.
Kevin Paul surrounded by his family.
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ELDERS’ LUNCH
*Lunch served Mon-Thurs. No take away meals until 11AM. Call (360) 466-3980 to cancel home delivery. Milk served with all meals.
4 MON Meat Chili French Bread + Crackers Sliced Cucumber + Dip Fresh Fruit Bowl
5 TUES Pulled Pork Sandwich Macaroni Salad Baked Beans Sliced Melon
6 WED Turkey Roast/Gravy Mashed Potato/Roll Mixed Vegetables Pears
7 THURS Eggs & Bacon Hash Browns/Toast Fruit Salad Vegetable Juice
11 MON Tuna Sandwich Chicken Noodle Soup Carrots/Dip Fresh Fruit Bowl
12 TUES Chicken & Dumplings Celery/Carrots Fruit Cocktail
13 WED Pork Chop/Gravy Rice Caul/Broccoli/Carrots Applesauce
14 THURS Boiled Eggs Banana Bread Cucumber/Tomato Salad Fruit Salad
18 MON Lasagna French Bread Mixed Green Salad Fresh Fruit Bowl
19 TUES Homemade Beef+Veggie Soup Biscuits Peaches
20 WED Teriyaki Chicken Rice Caul/Broccoli/Carrots Pineapple
21 THURS Eggs & Bacon French Toast Berries Vegetable Juice
25 MON Chicken Patty Sandwich Tomato Soup Lettuce/Tomato Slices Fresh Fruit Bowl
26 TUES Meatloaf Rice Carrots Pears
27 WED Ham Parsley Red Potato/Roll Green Beans Fruit Cocktail
28 THURS Eggs & Sausage Patty English Muffin Cheese Tomatoes Fruit Salad
Huge Edwards gives Brian Porter bunny ears during the adult Bowling Contest at the March Community Dinner.
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Community Dinner April 20
MRS. V’S 2 CENTS SPRING IS IN THE AIR Diane Vendiola
The birds are beginning to sing. I’ve been told that the birds begin to sing in the spring to signal that they are seeking a mate. Spring is in the air. Time again to celebrate romance and courtship. This is the story of a meeting that occurred at a farm field, not in the spring, but in the fall of 1934. This meeting oddly enough, led to romance and auspiciously, for my sake, courtship. In hindsight or even foresight one might consider this meeting incongruous and/or unusual in the scheme of things. It was the meeting between my mother and my father. I mean how usual was it back then for persons separated by six thousand, six hundred miles (a quarter of the distance around the world) to meet? My father’s homeland is the Philippines and my mother’s homeland is Swinomish. Most auspicious, and very fortunate for me… Well, if I may ask you to stop reading, close your eyes, and think about the story you were told about the occasion of your mother and father meeting, I believe you will get my drift. Anyway, it was during the Depression in 1934, and when the effects of the Great Depression of 1929 reached Washington State, every community was suffering from unemployment and poverty. Agriculture during that time was increasingly a large-scale enterprise. In Washington, where there is lots of farmland it required ever-larger numbers of hired workers. Farming was becoming specialized as advances in refrigeration and transportation made it practical to grow fruits and vegetables on large farms for export to distant parts of the United States. To meet the need for labor, farmers had to recruit workers. A seasonal farm labor force of workers made this possible. Poorly paid, backbreaking, and low in status, farm work has usually drawn those with few options, including some of Washington’s tribal people and its immigrants. Rather than remain home alone with nobody around to talk to, my mother, Delia Frank Hillaire told me, she chose to work together with the rest of her family travelling to the hop field and augmenting her family’s impoverished income. Customarily, Native families during that time, worked seasonally for white employers. Farmers recruited Indians by the hundreds for the brief fall harvests, Washington had become one of the most productive fruit and vegetable regions of the United States.
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My father, Gurio Laruso Villaluz, immigrated to America in 1930 in pursuit of promises for monetary success, higher education and the possibility that his social standing in the Philippines would rise. Young male Filipinos with minimal educations and unpromising economic futures eagerly chose to immigrate to the United States, especially since their status as American nationals (the Philippines at this time were a U.S. Colony) after the SpanishAmerican War made it easy to do so. My mother told me that my father never took his eyes off her after they met. He liked to sing to her and she taught me the song he sang to her during that whole hop picking season. The words went like this: No one to talk with, all by myself. No one to walk with, but I’m happy on the shelf. Ain’t misbehavin’ I’m savin’ my love for you. I know for certain the one I love, I’m through with flirtin’ it’s just you I’m thinkin’ of. Ain’t misbehavin’, I’m savin’ all my love for you. So, I don’t know if it was the song or the contribution my father made to the 100-pound box of hops that earned $1.00, but my mother and father met and chose to marry each other. And 3 years later, my history started.
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Calli Dougliss, Shaniquah Casey, Lily Dougliss and Tori Wilbur at the March Community Dinner.