Skokomish Indian Nation

November 2020 Issue p3dyala’qW

“ Time of Returning”

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Imagine that you’re six years old, living on the reservation with your parents,

grandmother and fi ve other siblings. Playing outside all day is the only thing you care about, until it’s time to eat or to take your bath before you go to bed. Your father, William “Toko Bill” Allen, is a logger, which means he gets on the Simpson bus every Monday morning and comes back home on Friday evening. Your mother, Rose Pulsifer Allen, has recently had another baby, Gerald Allen, and she is always home to take care of you. Then one day she gets sick and has to be hospitalized. While she is in the hospital she passes away.This is part of the story of my uncle, Robert Allen, Sr.’s early childhood. His older siblings are Dennis Allen, Delores Allen and Gracie Allen and Carl Allen was his younger brother and baby Gerald passed away early in infancy. After their mother died they were raised by their grandmother Katherine Pulsifer Smith, who was blind. Now she was an older woman who had raised her own kids by this time, so taking care of her four grandchildren was not diffi cult for her. Even though she was blind, her other senses were very keen. She told one of her granddaughters, my mother Delores, that she was forbidden to wear make-up. Well, one day, Mom put on some nail polish and thought that her Grandma Kate would never know. Right away, Grandma Kate called my Mom over and scolded her for wearing make-up. Mom didn’t realize that Grandma Kate could smell it on her. Nothing got by Grandma Kate.It wasn’t long before the Bureau of Indian Aff airs came and told Katherine that she could not continue to raise her own grandchildren and they were to be sent to the BIA’s Chemawa Indian Boarding School, in Kaiser, Oregon. By this time my Uncle Robert goes from playing without a care, fi nding out his mother has died, and shortly thereafter is forced onto an Army truck. They were told to stand up the whole way

due to the number of kids who were crammed in there together. Huddled with his siblings, and children from other reservations, under the canvas covered, for several hours, until they arrived at Chemawa. He’s far from home, and forced to live in a totally foreign environment, separated from his siblings who were grouped together with other students of the same age. Sadly, this is a very common story for many of our elders who had to suff er being taken from their homes and subjected to the government incarceration which was instituted to enforce their doctrine of: “Kill the Indian, save the child.” This meant that they were not allowed to speak their native language nor practice any customs and traditions of their tribe. The boarding school campus was divided by train tracks, with boys housed on one side and girls on the other. Bob would sneak over to the tracks, when he could, to meet his sister Dorie who would console him and tell him that it was going to be okay. They both needed that contact to help them to survive. To this day, my Uncle Bob doesn’t like to think of these times as the memories are too depressing. Especially when it was up to the families to bring their children home for the Summer vacation, and Robert’s family didn’t bring him back to Skokomish during those times. So for several years he stayed at Chemawa and worked picking berries, working in the orchard, or other jobs which earned him money for new school clothes.Robert Allen was born at Skokomish on September 29, 1940. When he was 15 years old he decided to leave Chemawa and went to work on a crew which planted trees in recently logged off areas. At the age of 18 he went to work, at Camp Govey, as a logger. He grew up fast and met and married Andria Lee Peterson, with whom he had four children, Robert, Jr. (Pug), Angel, Lena and Mona. When he was thirty-four years old he was fi shing

his eddy, on the Skokomish River, next to State Route 106. It was night time and Andria was parked nearby, well off of the highway, waiting for him. A drunk driver plowed into their car, killing Andria. He was now a widower with four young children to raise. It wasn’t easy to overcome all of this, but Robert did his best. In 1983, he met and married his new wife, Gracie Bean, from Puyallup. They were married in the Shaker Church and built a new family together, with his and her children. But they also took in 42 foster children over the next 20 plus years of their lives together. The Shaker Church has been the foundation of their faith and belief in how to love each other and take care of so many children who came into their home. Bob decided to study and get his GED. His daughter, Mona, did it with him and they both were successful, after which Bob got a Washington State Business License and started his own tree topping service.Recently, he was driving, with his wife Gracie, and a car pulled out in front of him and sent their car spinning across highway 101. Thankfully, everyone survived. Uncle Bob, the driver and front seat passenger of the other car, were all fl own, by helicopter, to Harborview Hospital, in Seattle, WA. Gracie was taken to Mason General Hospital and suff ered cuts and bruises to her legs. Robert was released a few hours later with bumps and bruises, plus a few stitches on one of his arms. They are still healing from this event and hopefully will be all healed soon.Bob, and Gracie, are sought out by

many in times of need, to pray over them and help them through very diffi cult times, just as he has suff ered. He celebrates his faith and shares it with everyone, for this has sustained him through those dark times and given him the will to get up and thrive. He loves to go out and eat with friends and family, celebrate birthdays and any special occasion. He has traveled on vacation with his family to California, Florida, Arizona, Oregon, among other locations. He has many grandchildren, and great grandchildren who bring him joy and remind him of how life goes on, no matter what. He has gill-netted for salmon, hunted for deer and elk to support his family and pole fi shed for sport. In other words, he’s lived a full life here on the Rez’ despite the many challenges that have come his way.He just celebrated his 80th birthday and is grateful for every day. He and Gracie pray for so many and look out for friends and family, especially when they are in need. They will continue to do this as long as possible.

By Tony Herrera

Interview with Tribal Elder, and my Uncle, Robert Allen

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Due to confi rmed cases on the reservation and increasing

case numbers throughout the area, Skokomish COVID-19 Pandemic Response wants to remind everyone of the important safety measures we can all take to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Help keep the community safe and healthy – Stay home, wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, wash your hands and practice social distancing.Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, fever, headaches, sore throat, chills, shaking repeatedly with chills, muscle pain, fatigue, congestion /runny nose, nausea, vomiting and loss of taste or smell. If you experience COVID-19 symptoms, or have been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case contact: • Mason County Respiratory Illness

Triage line at (360) 427-3615.• Karla Miller at the Skokomish

Health Clinic at (360) 426-5755• If it is after hours and you feel you

need immediate assistance, please call 911.

• If you feel the need to speak with someone other than the emergency line, you may call the Mason County non-emergency line at (360) 426-4441.

Testing Availability:To schedule an appointment for symptomatic testing contact:

• Respiratory Illness Triage Line at (360) 427-3615, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you are not experiencing symptoms, but need to be tested contact:• SEAMAR Community Health

Center in Olympia- offers free scheduled drive-thru and walk-up appointments Thursdays and Fridays from 9-12. Check out www.seamar.org/coronavirus.html or call (360) 491-1399 for

more• Hawks Prairie Immediate Care

provides walk-in testing without appointment. More info at: https://washington.providence.org/locations-directory/h/hawks-prairie-immediate-care.

• Rite Aid Pharmacy in Belfair provides drive-thru testing by appointment. Check https://www.r i teaid .com/pharmacy/services/covid-19-testing for more information.

CONTACT TRACING:Coordinated through the Department of Health and Tribal Health Clinic. Anyone who has been in close contact are contacted and informed of their possible exposure. They will be advised to self-quarantine at home for 14 days following the last exposure to the virus. ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE:

Plan A for isolation/quarantine is to isolate/quarantine at home. The Tribe has set aside rooms for isolation and quarantine purposes, if patients are unable to isolate or quarantine at home. If you need assistance with this process, please contact the Skokomish Health Clinic at (360) 426-5755PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:PPE is being distributed at the old gym behind the Tribal Center on Wednesdays from 11-2. If you are unable to pick up PPE at this time, contact the Tribal Health Clinic

For Any COVID-19 Related Questions Contact:

Email: emergency@skokomish.org; Call: (360) 426-4232;

Facebook: Skokomish COVID Emergency Information

COVID-19 Update: 10/19/2020

The road maintenance work that was performed on Enatai Court, Tseelsub Court and Cedar Lane went well this fall. Unfortunately we

could not chip seal Potlatch Court this time around. I apologize to all our tribal & community members that live on Potlatch Court. I appreciate all the help that everyone done by moving everything out of the way. Mason County Public Work’s crew done a great job. I have some pictures I would like to share. Like they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” That makes this article 2,000 words longer.

Cedar Lane: Before Cedar Lane: After

By: Marty Allen

Chip Seal Project Completed Rez Photo of the Month

The young girl in this photo is none other than:Emily Poulin! Thanks for the great photo!

Do you have an old photo you would like to share with the community? Email me at: sounder@skokomish.org!

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SEPTEMBER 30th, 2020 MEETING

RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 113: A Resolution Approving the Submission of a Grant Application to Environmental Protection Agency Puget Sound Protection and Restoration: Tribal Implementation Assistance ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 114: A Resolution Authorizing a Cooperative Agreement between the U.S. Department of the Navy and the Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 039 (AMENDED): A Resolution Suspending Tribal Housing Evictions until November 1, 2020RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 040 (AMENDED): A Resolution Suspending Collections of Tribal Rents and Utilities until November 1, 2020RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 115: A Resolution to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

OCTOBER 7th, 2020 MTG.

RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 116: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of the Trautner Property Granting a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity to Mason County Company (“Agent”) and Stewart Title Guaranty Company (“Underwriter”)RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 117: A Resolution to Enact Ordinances Relating to GamingRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 118: A Resolution to Enact Skokomish Tort Claims ActRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 119: A Resolution to Approve SLD Contract No. 2020-K-00218 for Mason County Sheriff’s Office Extra Duty Service Contract with Mason County Sheriff’s OfficeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 120: A Resolution to Approve SLD Contract No. 2020-MOA-00214, Memorandum of Agreement for CDC Native Women’s Wellness Program, between the Skokomish Indian Tribe and the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA)RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 121: A Resolution to Approve SLD Contract No. 2020-MOA-0021, Memorandum of Agreement for CDC Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, between the Skokomish Indian Tribe and South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA)

OCTOBER 14th, 2020 MEETING

RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 122: A Resolution Approving the Enrollment Application of Elias Rain Green-Nunes for Membership in the Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 123: A Resolution Approving the Enrollment Application of Lokadah Rose Green-Nunes for Membership in the Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 124: A Resolution Approving the Enrollment Application of Cheyenne Morningstar LeClair for Membership in the Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 125: A Resolution to Approve SLD Contract No. 2020-MOU-00215 Memorandum of Understanding between South Puget Sound Community College and Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 126: A Resolution Appointing Anita Neal as Judge to the Skokomish Appellate and Pro Tempore Judicial Panel for the Courts of the Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 127: A Resolution Approving an Agreement between the Skokomish Indian Tribe and Contract Attorney Samuel Feinson to Provide Public Defense Services for Cases before the Skokomish Tribal Court RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 128: A Resolution to Approve Agreements Between the Skokomish Indian Tribe and the Center of Indigenous Research and Justice to Provide Public Defense Services in Criminal and Delinquency Cases before the Skokomish Tribal CourtRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 129: A Resolution Appointing Walter H. Perry as Prosecutor for the Skokomish Indian Tribe and Approving the Prosecutor’s Contract RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 130: A Resolution Appointing Winter King as Judge to the Skokomish Appellate and Pro Tempore Judicial Panel for the Courts of the Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 131: A Resolution Appointing Charles Hostnik as Judge to the Skokomish Appellate and Pro Tempore Judicial Panel for the Courts of the Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 132: A Resolution Appointing Eric Nielsen as Judge to the Skokomish Appellate and Pro Tempore Judicial Panel for the Courts of the Skokomish Indian Tribe

OCTOBER 21st, 2020 MEETING

RESOLUTION NO. 2020 – 107 (AMENDED): A Resolution Establishing the Skokomish Disaster Adaptive Management Committee RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 133: A Resolution Reappointing Jenna Adams to the Enrollment Committee Pursuant to the Appointment Procedures Contained within S.T.C. 1.06, the Skokomish Committee Standards Ordinance RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 134: A Resolution Reappointing Augusta Blacketer to the Enrollment Committee Pursuant to the Appointment Procedures Contained within S.T.C. 1.06, the Skokomish Committee Standards Ordinance RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 135: A Resolution Reappointing Bobbi Blacketer to the Enrollment Committee Pursuant to the Appointment Procedures Contained within S.T.C. 1.06, the Skokomish Committee Standards Ordinance RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 136: A Resolution Reappointing Denese LaClair to the Enrollment Committee Pursuant to the Appointment Procedures Contained within S.T.C. 1.06, the Skokomish Committee Standards Ordinance RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 137: A Resolution Reappointing Winona Plant to the Enrollment Committee Pursuant to the Appointment Procedures Contained within S.T.C. 1.06, the Skokomish Committee Standards Ordinance RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 138: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Membership Roll with Blood Quantum Correction for Xavier Rae Allen-Johns RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 139: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Membership Roll with Blood Quantum Correction for Dydemus Irene Colt CordovaRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 140: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Membership Roll with Blood Quantum Correction for Sonni Reins CordovaRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 141: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Membership Roll with Blood Quantum Correction for Weetly Tyler CordovaRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 142: A Resolution Approving the Enrollment Application of Eli Markus King for

Membership in the Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 143: A Resolution Approving the Enrollment Application of Madelynn Louise Obi for Membership in the Skokomish Indian TribeRESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 142: A Resolution Adopting Official Policies to Defend Skokomish’s River from False Claims of State Ownership

Due the restrictions from COVID-19, the Skokomish Tribal Court continues to be closed to the public. However, the court is operating and is accepting filings for old and new cases, including criminal and family matters. Members of the public may drop any filings off at the police department building or call the court at (360) 426-4740. The court has started virtual hearings with its calendars. Criminal and ICW cases are being heard through Google Meet. If you have a criminal case scheduled, please contact the public defender, Mary Rodriguez. She will give you a telephone number to call and a PIN number to dial in to the conference. If you have an ICW case scheduled, contact one of the ICW caseworkers and they will give you the information you need. If you not able to get the information you need this way, please contact the court. The court appreciates your patience as we all go through this difficult time. We are committed to providing services while keeping people as safe as possible. Please remember, when in public, to mask up and to maintain a safe social distance. Thank you!

Skokomish Resolutions Approved by Tribal Council

Tribal Court Update

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Throughout the pandemic shut down the Language staff , and

consultants, continued working on reviewing historical recordings of our original Tuwaduq language speakers. This process was focused on creating an electronic dictionary, incorporating the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), as the primary deliverable for the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Grant which was our primary funder. After thousands of hours this process was completed and submitted to ANA before the Fiscal Year ended. This was the end of a three year grant which saw many changes during that time, with staff changes and a change in focus and project deliverable.The electronic dictionary is a living and growing document which will be continually updated with more words as they are researched and

fi nalized. Within the next few months we will have the Tuwaduq Electronic Dictionary posted to the Skokomish.org website. You’ll be able to click on the tab, open up the document and research and explore on your own. On October 20th we were notifi ed that our grant application, to the Division

of Economic Development, Offi ce of Indian Energy and Economic Development was selected for funding. This will allow our core staff to continue the research and development process, guided by our language consultants, to explore and document more words to add to the Electronic Dictionary.

We will also be working to get staff certifi ed, as Tuwaduq Language Teachers, to be better prepared to host language classes for our membership. The goal is to start beginner classes sometime next Spring (2021). During this time period we are also developing teaching materials for headstart and Kindergarten through 12th grade. Everything that we create is put on the server and will be available long after we are gone.Current staff members are: Christie Chamble ss, Lead Teacher, LaDean Johnson, and Tony Herrera, Student Language Teachers. We will do our best to keep you up to date, on our activities, with each months Sounder. We look forward to what the future holds as we continue to revive and document the Tuwaduq Language.By Tony Herrera

Language Department UpdateWe will also be working to get staff certifi ed, as Tuwaduq Language Teachers, to be better prepared to host language classes for our membership. The goal is to start beginner classes sometime next Spring (2021). During this time period we are also developing teaching materials for headstart and Kindergarten through 12Everything that we create is put on the server and will be available long after we are gone.Current staff members are: Christie Chamble ss, Lead Teacher, LaDean

Join us from your Phone or computer at this bit URL bit.ly/skokcnaorientation

Do you have some time on your hands? Wondering what you should do? You are invited to join us for a Zoom session with the Olympic College Assistant Director of Nursing1 hour in lengthWHO: Anyone of the Skokomish community and tribal members who have you ever thought about being a nursing assistant, working toward an LPN, or RN certifi cation? Thinking about Pre-Med? This is a great place to begin. It is a 10-11 week with 13 creditsWHAT: Zoom session with Professor and Assistant Director Beth Gill, BSN, RNWHEN: Thursday, November 12 4:00 PM on Zoom!Questions about the session or the program contact Deborah Hale, 360-877-2460 extension 2706 or dhale@skokomish.org

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WHO: This session is ONLY for any Skokomish community and tribal members. If you have ever thought about a job where you work outside with nature in nature or thought about the Native Pathways Associate’s Degree? Join our Zoom with Grays Harbor Community College.WHAT: Zoom session with Professor Gary Arthur, GHC Native Pathways Degree Coordinator WHEN: Thursday, November 12 1:00 PM on Zoom!Questions about the session or the program contact Deborah Hale, 360-877-2460 extension 2706 or dhale@skokomish.org

What is Native Pathways at Grays Harbor College?

Native Pathways is a degree track designed for residents of tribal communities in Western Washington. This degree leads directly into The Evergreen State College’s Native Pathways BA program.

Grays Harbor College, The Evergreen

State College, and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges have partnered to provide improved access to the transfer Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree to residents of tribal communities in Western Washington. This liberal arts program is intellectually rigorous and culturally relevant. It honors indigenous knowledge and Western European scholarly traditions.

Students enrolled in this program earn the GHC direct transfer Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (AADTA) degree and can matriculate directly into Native American Pathways BA program at The Evergreen State College, a liberal arts degree which has served six Western Washington tribal communities with positive outcomes since 1989.

Students pursuing the Associate in Arts - DTA through the Bridge to Native Pathways program take 15 of the required 90 credits at the Evergreen State College Longhouse in Olympia, Washington. Courses supporting this program are offered online through Grays Harbor College and on the

campus grounds at The Evergreen State College Longhouse in Olympia.

Is a Natural Resources and Forestry Degree something you are interested in?

Do you love the outdoors? Pursuing a degree from Grays Harbor College offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Forest Resources Management (BAS-FRM) degree. Achieving this degree prepares students to engage professionally as Foresters in public and private companies, Conservation Scientists, Wildland Fire Supervisors, Surveyors and other environmental activities. Grays Harbor College promises if you love nature and the outdoors Washington State is one of the main forester centers in the country. Fortunately, there is also a two-year Associate’s degree in natural resources you may want to begin with at Grays Harbor College.

Courses Offered

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South Puget Sound Community College Reaches Out Skokomish

Youth and Adults Who May Wish to Attend College - Please Read

The Outreach Department at SPSCC and the professors understand that transitioning to online courses and Zoom fatigue is making it really hard for potential and existing Skokomish students to engage and get the information and support that you need.

On behalf of SPSCC Outreach we wanted you all to know about the various Virtual Support Opportunities that SPSCC offers students now through Winter Quarter. Many services are scheduled and offered over Zoom but others are accessible through our

webpages (spscc.edu) any time so students have ways to interact that feel comfortable to them.

Beginning Spring Quarter 2021 we are hoping to be able to add additional in person services and may change the availability of our virtual services but, as you all know, that depends on the status of the Pandemic. In the meantime save this table below if you need anything from SPSCC. Also you can call our Skokomish College and Career Coordinator, Deborah Hale (360-877-2460 extension 2706) if you have any questions or would like someone to be with you and assist you when you ask your SPSCC questions. Come in Soon and complete your FAFSA with Deborah.

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Shelton School District Families,

We know that educating our children is a partnership between schools and families. Our focus this year will be accommodating the varied needs and schedules of families and students. Attendance taking procedures will first include taking attendance during instructional periods, once a day for elementary and throughout the day for secondary. However, it will have a more flexible approach by considering student engagement through synchronous (live), asynchronous (recorded) lessons as well as interactive lesson and assignment completion outside of regular school hours. Excused absences will also be extended to families experiencing illness, parent/guardian conflicting work schedules, and online connectivity issues.

We want our families to know that students can participate in their learning from the start of the school day until 11:59 PM each day. Student attendance at the elementary level will be determined once a day. And at the secondary level student’s attendance will be taken for each scheduled day and for each class that they are scheduled to take. Please know that our staff will be monitoring your child’s participation and we will also be checking in with you to see how things are going, while we are in this remote learning environment.

Here are some questions we would

like to answer for you in regards to attendance for the 2020-2021 school year.

What is the definition of attendance during remote learning?

Students’ participation in synchronous (live) classes as well as working asynchronously (recorded), or independently on planned learning activities and assignments, will count as a student being present for attendance.

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has provided examples of what student participation could look like in order to be counted as present, including, but not limited to:

● Daily logins to learning management systems and completion of meaningful learning activities;

● Daily interactions with teacher(s) to acknowledge attendance (including messages, emails, phone calls, or video chats); or

● Evidence of participation in a task or assignment. Student presence is determined by engaging in planned synchronous or asynchronous activities.

For full guidance regarding please go to: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/support-programs/attendance-chronic-absenteeism-and-truancy

What types of absences are there during remote learning?

Students will either be recorded as “present” or “absent.” Students will not be marked late or tardy during this period of 100% online learning. There are excused and unexcused absences.

Absences due to the following COVID-19 causes will be considered excused:

● Student or family health issues● Caring for a family member● Student’s employment or other

family obligations during scheduled school hours

● Lack of necessary instructional tools (e.g., internet connectivity)

● Parent work schedule

For the full list of what qualifies as an excused absence, open the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) document please go to https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/profpractices/adm in resou rces / r u l esp rocess /OTS25243.pdf

What is the process if a student is believed to be absent?

Absences should not be recorded until staff has taken action to reach out and connect with the student and family to better understand the student’s learning experience and ensure that the student has not participated in planned asynchronous, or independent learning activities during the school day

or during off-schedule school hours.

The school must apply OSPI requirements and district guidelines to determine excused and unexcused absences. Schools will take several different steps, summarized below, if they believe a student was absent.

If a student is believed to have an unexcused absence, our schools staff will work to:

Determine if planned asynchronous learning activities occurred by checking K-12 activity, emailing or having a phone call with the family, checking for completed assignments, etc.

● Follow district guidelines to determine if the absence is excused or unexcused.

● Ensure attendance, once verified, is updated.

● Notify the family of an unexcused absence.

● Collaborate with the student and family to develop a plan of support, if necessary.

● Monitor results and adjust the support plan when needed.

If you have any questions in regards to attendance please reach out to your child’s school for help. Or you can contact Maryann Marshall the Executive Director of Instructional Programs K-12 at mmarshall@sheltonschools.org.

Shelton School District ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

Skokomish Youth Program UpdatesYOUTH PROGRAM AT HOME (weekly deliveries for ages 5-19)Until it is safe to offer in-person programming again, the Skokomish Youth Program is continuing our Youth Program at Home deliveries to youth on the reservation, Skokomish youth (enrolled or descendent) who live elsewhere in Mason County, and Skokomish TANF youth clients. When safe to do so, we deliver weekly kits with educational, cultural, art, and/or wellness activities that youth and families can do at home. Most deliveries are on Thursdays.

If you or your child has been received deliveries over the summer but did not get the items delivered in October, please fill out this short renewal form at: https://forms.gle/

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If you or your child would like to join the delivery program, please sign up online at:h t t p s : / / f o r m s . g l e /cuW3Y6JUbLSoLmLN6

You can get help with forms or fill them out over the phone by contacting a Youth Worker.

We invite your questions and suggestions about this program! If you have been part of the deliveries but your child has moved or no longer wants to participate, please let us know that, too. You can contact Julianne (Youth Program Supervisor) or any Youth Worker.

YOUTH COUNCILWe are currently exploring safe and engaging options for a virtual Youth Council, and we welcome your input (especially from teens!) about how to make it go well. Please contact Julianne or Corbett with your ideas.

HALLOWEEN UPDATEWe held a virtual costume contest with different age categories and a special category for Best Family Theme. The November Sounder went to press before the contest ended, so we will share the winners in the December Sounder.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Halloween Drive-Thru Celebration was canceled. We are working on a plan to get the Halloween treats out to the

community another way, once it is safe to do so. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and patience as we deal with this pandemic!

CONTACT YOUTH STAFF Julianne Gale jgale@skokomish.org

360-490-6475 Fawn Gouley fgouley@skokomish.org

360-490-8231 Willie Grover

wgrover@skokomish.org 360-490-2055

Allen Carrington acarrington@skokomish.org

360-549-6106 Corbett Gamber cgamber@skokomish.org

360-463-1890

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Hello Skokomish community. My name is Christopher

James. I am the son of Gordon and Pam James. I am the grandson of William “Tykie” James and Eleanor James. My great grandparents were Raymond James and Katherine Sparr (James). I will be serving the Skokomish Youth Program as the TANF Family and Youth Assistant. I am a Skokomish Tribal member and have served the community in multiple capacities in the past, including working within the Head Start, Vocational Rehabilitation and Language programs. I had moved away for a time gaining new experiences and skills that I can you bring back to my community. I look forward to serving my people once again.

My name is Ignacio Simon, and I am the new Shelton High

School tutor for the tribe. I recently moved to Washington from the state of Virginia. I began working for the tribe a few weeks ago. A little bit about me: I graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Chemical Physics, and I bring with me over four years of tutoring experience. In my time as a tutor, I have helped students of all ages succeed in a wide array of subjects; I have taught everything from basic Spanish to advanced Physics. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy being in nature. I am an avid hiker and trail runner, and I spend most of my free time outside.

A quick word about attendance: as of October 5, 2020 the Shelton

Hi everyone, my name is Katrina Twiddy and I am a new tutor for

Kindergarten, fi rst and second grade students. My parents are Travis and Dawn Twiddy, my grandparents are Gus and Kathy Twiddy and my great grandma is Mable Johns Jones. You may recognize me from Twin Totems or maybe even Enatai Court. Currently I am working with our Skokomish youth and I am so excited about it!

I am a new student at Evergreen State College. I am determined now more than ever to get my Bachelor’s degree because I have a daughter who is watching me. Her name is Octavia and she is one year old. I enjoy beadwork and spending time with my family. Times are tough right now, but I am here to help students and their families be successful in adapting to the new normal that is, distance learning. I am able to work with students in person, and by appointment at the Education Center. Please, do not hesitate to reach out if you or your child are struggling with school. I look forward to working with everybody!

Hello Skokomish community. My name is Ignacio Simon, and y name is Ignacio Simon, and Hi everyone, my name is Katrina H M

High School clarifi ed that students need to do three things on a daily basis to not be marked absent.

● First, students must log into each of their K12 classes every single day.

● Second, students must attend live classes.

● Third, students must show participation by completing classwork or doing assignments on a regular basis.

This trimester I will be focusing primarily on the 9th and 10th graders. When tutor Kathrine Lawrence takes her maternity leave I will also be available to help anyone in the 11th and 12th grade. I know this school year has been challenging. Many kids feel lost, disconnected, and disengaged. I am here to help and hopefully alleviate some of the issues facing SHS students. To be able to do that, communication is key. If you have any concerns, want to set up tutoring sessions, or could use any other type of help, then please feel free to reach out. My email address is isimon@skokomish.org and my phone number is 434-409-7570. I have also set up a Facebook page called ‘Ignacio Tutor Page’ if you prefer to reach out on there.

New Employees with the Skokomish Tribe

Skokomish TANF & Youth Prevention Program is currently closed to the public. No one is allowed in the building except employees.

Forms are available on the porch of the TANF building that members can pick up and TANF is doing all client contact by phone, email or facebook.

Youth Program have the Youth Stay at Home delivery program weekly on Thursday. Staff are currently teleworking, and if there will be no Thursday delivery, staff will post on Facebook.

TANF Building Updates

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Fire Safety in Your HomeHere are some simple prevention tips to help protect your family from fire:

• Install smoke detectors on every floor of you home, including the basement. Be sure to place smoke detectors near rooms where people sleep.

• Test all of your smoke detectors every month to ensure that they work properly.

• Use smoke detectors equipped with lithium powered long life batteries and hush buttons to quickly stop nuisance alarms caused by steam, rising heat, oven smoke, or other known causes.

• If long-life smoke detectors are not available, install smoke detectors that use regular batteries and replace the batteries every year. To help you remember this annual task, change your batteries when you change your clocks to standard time in the fall.

• Never leave food on a stove unattended keep cooking areas free of flammable objects, such as potholders and towels; and avoid wearing clothes with long loose-fitting sleeves when cooking.

• Don’t smoke in bed, and don’t leave unattended cigarettes unattended. Do not empty smoldering ashes in a trashcan. Keep ashtrays away from upholstered furniture and curtains. Always wet cigarette butts with wet before disposing.

• Never place portable space heaters near flammable materials like drapes or clothes.

• Make a family fire escape plan and practice it every six months. Include at least two different escape routes from each room for each family member. Designate a safe place n front of the house or apartment building form family members to meet after escaping a fire.

• If possible, install fire sprinklers in your home to suppress fires. Fire sprinklers can be retrofitted to existing homes. If not possible at least have fire extinguishers available in convent locations.

• Safety is NO Accident!

EMERGENCY (sample) Escape ROUTE (plan) for family/s

Protect Your Family from Fire, Carbon Monoxide

and Other Threats

While life can be complicated, sometime the simple solutions

are the best ones, particularly when it comes to protecting your family from housed hazards. 1) The “Change Your Clock Change Your Batteries”, reminds families of the life-saving habit of changing and testing batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when most of the county sets their clock back at the end of daylight savings time. This year, that is November 1st. 2) A whopping 50 percent of home smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have non-working or missing batteries, according to the National Fire Protection Association.3) A home that contains smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors is only safe it these devices actually work. Testing your devices and updating their batteries are simple and critical steps to keeping your family comfortable and secure.4) Remember these tools, along with flashlights and other home safety devices require reliable battery power.

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What can I do to keep my immune system strong during the

COVID-19 pandemic?• Don’t smoke or vape.• Eat a diet high in fruits,

vegetables, and whole grains.• Take a multivitamin if you

suspect that you may not be getting all the nutrients you need through your diet.

• Exercise regularly.• Maintain a healthy weight.• Control your stress level.• Control your blood pressure.• If you drink alcohol, drink only

in moderation (no more than one to two drinks a day for men, no more than one a day for women).

• Get enough sleep.• Take steps to avoid infection,

such as washing your hands frequently and trying not to touch your hands to your face, since harmful germs can enter through your eyes, nose, and mouth.

What kind of foods can improve our immune system in preventing coronavirus disease?

• Here are some professional and authentic dietary guide-lines to withstand COVID-19:

Eat fruits daily (guava, apple, banana, strawberry, canta-loupe melon, grapefruit, pine-apple, papaya, orange, Long-man fruit, blackcurrant, pum-melo) with a serving size of two cups (4 servings).

Whole-person approach to boost immunity

There are several other ways to boost your immunity – and overall health. These include:• Get outside—take a walk and

avoid populated areas.• Get regular mild to moderate

exercise—30 to 45 minutes, five times a week.

• Start your own home garden.• Practice meditation and yoga to

reduce stress.• Get plenty of sleep.• Stay connected with loved ones

via technology.• Take vitamins to boost immunity,

including a daily multivitamin, vitamin C, vitamin D3, zinc (20 mg per day), quercetin ascorbate (1/4 teaspoon, twice per day).

~Health News~

The Skokomish Dental Clinic needs your help in order to

provide the safest care possible to the community.

Prior to your dental appointment you will be asked a series of COVID-19 screening questions. To the best of your ability, please answer the questions as completely as possible. These screening questions are in place to protect you, the dental staff, and the Skokomish

community. Please help us to keep the clinic open.

As always, the best dental care is what you can do at home. Brush daily with fluoride containing toothpaste for 2 minutes 2 times a day.

Stay safe and healthy. We’ll look forward to seeing you in the dental clinic.

Life has changed a lot for all of us this year. We are right there

with you in the Behavioral Health Department… and want to make sure we are actually right there with you if you’d like to participate in services with us too.

We have made some changes in the ways we offer counseling to keep up with the need for safety for all concerned while continuing to deliver quality care, including offering a remote format for services provided.

For both Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Individual services:We are still offering in-person individual sessions if you would prefer to come into the clinic and see your Counselor. You will be screened through a COVID risk procedure. Please listen carefully to the screening questions and follow the instructions of staff. This is important not only for your safety, but for the safety of staff and all members of the Skokomish Community. If you screen as at risk, clinic staff will help you with what needs to happen next so you have the best chance of keeping yourself and those you care for safe.

If you would prefer remote services, please call the clinic at 360-426-5755. You can either be scheduled directly or transferred to your Counselor if you would like to talk through options.

For Substance Use Disorder Group services:At this time, we have suspended group meetings and replaced that format with individual sessions. Typically, for remote sessions, that will look like this:• Your counselor will email you the focus work for the week• You’ll go over the focus work with your counselor remotely• You’ll complete the work• You’ll have another remote session with your counselor to process the work you didThe goal for this type of programming is to provide as much information and support on the broadest range of issues as is possible in place of

what would normally be covered in groups. Sessions for group work will not replace the individualized service plan work you are doing to address speciwfic things that are important for your growth and recovery

New additions to our Substance Use Disorder Services:

Nicotine CessationThe nicotine cessation program uses a variety of methods to help you quit nicotine. There is nicotine replacement therapy in the form of gum, patches, sprays, inhalers or lozenges. These can help relieve some of the physical withdrawals and can nearly double the chances of quitting. There’s no safe level of nicotine use however cutting down can be a good way to get you started on the road to stopping long term. We are here to help.

Adolescent Treatment There are many levels of care including:• Educational sessions to help youth understand the potential impacts of drug use before they have personal experiences that may be detrimental for their well being.• Treatment for youth who may be actively using. The number of sessions and type of information included in treatment will be dependent on the needs of the youth.• In cases when it is warranted, we can provide support in helping youth and families find the appropriate inpatient treatment to be able to get the help they need to get back on track.

This is a difficult time for all of us. Anxiety and depression are especially common feelings right now, but you don’t have to deal with those things alone. Please reach out if you feel support from our team would be helpful for you. Give the Clinic a call at 360-426-5755.

Common questions Behavioral Health Services

Please help keep our Dental Clinic Safe

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By Amber J. Hanson

3 Mile/Walk Run Raffle Winners!

During the week of September 20th

– September 26th youth and young adults up to age 24 were encouraged to walk/run 3 miles to support sui-cide prevention awareness. We had so many participants that ran, walked and rode their bikes for the 3 miles. Raffle items were donated by the Domestic Violence Program, Family Services, Legal, Education, TANF, and program supporters (Eric Hasselblad and Chris-tina Martinez).

Our raffle winners were Joseph

“Lil’Bear” Hermann, Alfie Smith, Cory Gouley, Calvin Wingfield, Mad-eline Hermann, Chelsea Hermann, Au-tumn Wiley, Nelly Capoeman, Kylind Powell, Taylen Powell, Cheyenne Longshore, Kaiyah Mowitch, Khaysha Pickernell, Halis Smith, Lenaya Bar-ragan, Tommy Gouley-Miller, Kate Gouley-Miller, and Maris Bordley.

Thank you to all our supporters and participants!

November

November is Native American Heri-tage month and to support this we will be doing a self-care challenge for our

youth and young adults up to age 24. Self-care is so important and there are lots of ways to do it. Self-care means taking care of yourself physically, men-tally and emotionally. Our challenge includes 30 activities, some connecting to culture. Culture is also an important piece of self-care and the motto for our program, “Culture is Prevention”. At the end of this challenge those of you that complete at least 24 of the self-care challenges will be entered into an-other raffle!! We already have some do-nations coming in! If you would like to donate to our raffle reach out to Amber Hanson at the Skokomish Health Clin-ic – 360-426-5755 ext 2144.

Another exciting new activity our pro-gram will be doing is a youth digital storytelling spotlight. This will be an opportunity to spotlight and show-case youth stories, share throughout the community. Each month we will share a youth’s story, skill, accomplish-ments, talents, ways of coping, culture and much more. If you would like to participate or have a youth our com-munity should learn more about reach out to Amber Hanson at ahanson@skokomish.org.

Contact Amber Hanson (ahanson@skokomish.org) for any input, ques-tions, and/or concerns.

Native Connections Update

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We are in the strangest of times. If you’re looking for

understanding and support call the Health Center, (360) 426-5755. We’re here for you.

Join our official gratitude challenge On this 30-day challenge we’ll learn about gratitude and why scientists & healers say it’s good for you.

We’ll practice new ways to express thankfulness, and get to know those around us better by discovering what they appreciate in life.

Most importantly though, we’ll make time to intentionally express gratitude for those that matter to us.

During each week of this project you’ll be encouraged to:

• Read an article and watch a short video about the science and practice of gratitude. • Make an entry in your Gratitude Journal.

Everyone who completes the project will be entered in a drawing to win a beautiful blanket from Eighth Generation.

Interested?

Contact Wellness Coordinator, Jon, jonsmith@skokomish.org to get a free Gratitude Journal and learn more about how being intentionally thankful might help you be healthier and happier…

Welcome to November!

The Skokomish Gratitude Project

Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu virus. You can get your flu shot at your primary

care provider’s office, or at a local pharmacy or store. Most flu shot providers require you to wear face coverings and are taking additional precautions to limit patient flow and enforce social distancing. Here’s what else you should know:

The flu shot takes about two weeks to become effective. One dose lasts approximately six months, according to the CDC. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should contact your doctor first to make sure it’s safe for you to get the flu shot.

Call us today at 360 426-5755 to schedule your shot

Don’t Forget To Get YourFlu Shot This Year

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Instructing, your toddler/Baby at home, is as easy as 1, 2, 3 or A, B, C

The focus when sitting down with you toddler/Bay should be play and not school mind orientated. Some of the basic things a toddler will start to learn is

• Colors• Shapes• Counting• Singing the ABC• Recognizing the 1st letter of their names• About their senses • They own body parts• And the names of each family member and pets' names.

So how do you have fun and play and teach at the same time? You can go on a nature walk and talk about the color of the leaves, trees, and the different shapes they are. You can count them. You can do art projects and talk about colors and explore writing; this is just one Idea.

At bedtime, sit and read a book and stretch out the sound of some words; this helps them develop phonemic awareness that will help with reading later on. Talk about the pictures play I spy, ask a lot of open-end questions.

A n y t i m e you invest your time with your baby, you only get p o s i t i v e o u t c o m e s ; try 15-20 minutes a day focused on learning and build up from there. Remember the world is a new place for them; everything is new, and they are learning fast as they can; time and patience is vital; don't expect them to learn 1st 2nd or even the 3rd

Then ask yourself what qualities do you what your child to grow up with? What values do you what them to carry? In what ways can you keep culture moving to the next generation? What traditions do you want for them? What's essential for them to know by the time they reach adulthood? How do you want them to Parent?

The Healthy Families Program does zoom classes all the time. Keep eye out for flyers!! If you are from Skok you can be entered to win so cool stuff just for logging in and taking part in the classes

Healthy Families

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The Domestic Violence Program experienced a very different

Domestic Violence Awareness Month due to the Coronavirus. While we want to be hosting events like we did in the “good old days,” we care about safety of community on every level and do not want to put anyone at risk for anything. Consider, nearly ten months later, we are still learning more about this virus, its longevity and dangers. We would rather be cautious and have everyone be well than gather everyone too soon. Therefore, we uploaded a new video to YouTube that contains statistics about Domestic Violence and the Missing and Murdered, along with photographs from all the Octobers past. That video can be viewed here https://youtu.be/R9n6rm2hx3oWe also did deliveries of 80 gift bags for Purple Thursday, hanging bags

on doorknobs and also through the elder’s lunch program to limit contact. Still, we felt it important to see that community received safety items the bags contained; where there’s a will, TFS finds a way! On that note, our program would like to thank the Youth at Home Program, as well as Elder’s Lunch Delivery folks. And a very BIG thank you to Chinook Miller for her unending dedication to the elders and community members. Chinook has developed in her role at TFS where she now does a lot of coordinating for deliveries. Chinook is heavily involved with donation intake, sorting, then loads the van for deliveries. She is a key piece in moving the foods that are going into your homes. At the height of the pandemic she wore her fit bit and did over 12,000 steps in one day, then came back to

TFS and started packaging up bags for the next delivery. Regardless of all the aches and pains, she shows up the next morning ready to go again. This is a level of dedication that is admired. Chinook has been a champion in getting much of our outreach and safety items into the homes since March. We know we would not have this level of success without her. Chinook, we see you, and we thank you. Lastly, we would like to thank the community members that continually support us through handing out our information, and bringing awareness about Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and the Missing and Murdered through program participations. As we sit in this phase of re-opening we are still not planning any in-person gatherings. Keep watching for postings in between newsletter articles. We

are anxious to gather together and share a meal and do some crafts, but health and safety comes first. You can watch for postings on the Skokomish Tribal Members and the Ones at Heart Facebook Page as well as All Employee emails for updates on all our events and activities.Regardless of phase, we are still providing client services for those in need of help getting out of unhealthy and violent relationships. You can call or text Tor 24/7 at (360) 545-2303. If you are in immediate danger, always dial 911 first. If you witness violence dial 911. We hope this finds you well and safe as we enter the holiday seasons. For all program information please call us at (360) 426-7788 or email dvprogram@skokomish.org

Giving Thanks

On October 1, 2020 the second year of the five year grant

began. Unfortunately the Covid 19 epidemic has affected the program. Even though the Tribe was shut down, Rosetta LaClair continued to provide essential services to the VR consumers who were already engaged in an Individual Employment Plan. She kept the program operating. Now, we are all back to work and hope the epidemic does not affect us again.The VR Program usually has an outreach event during the fall. This year we will not be doing the normal outreach event as in the past. Staff are getting together and planning for an outreach. This will take place in November 2020. We haven’t selected a date yet, nor how the event will take place. BUT, we are making plans. Once everything is finalized, you will be informed by mail out and posters. Covid-19 has made this very challenging.We are open for business in the Tuwaduq Family Services Building. Rosetta LaClair is there Monday-Friday. Carol Cordova works 8-12 noon Monday-Thursday and Barb Churchill is available to assist with planning for your career on Wednesday

and Thursday from 8-4. You are welcome to come in and talk to any of us about the requirements and services available to help you reach your career goals.If you have any questions about the program or need assistance to find employment opportunities please stop by TFS to see how we can help you or call (360) 426-7788. We have a computer set up to be able to apply for employment opportunities on-line if needed. Since Covid-19 has made it within our community masks will be required. We want to keep you safe as well as our staff.

Tuwaduq Family Service staff continue to operate with staff on site daily.

Our hours are from 8 to 5 p.m. daily. We ask that you wear a mask when entering the building to safeguard yourself as well as our staff. We remain open to be able to provide essential services to our community as needed. With the holidays fast approaching we want to remind you that food vouchers continue to be available at the front desk. The green application is the one to fill out. Applications for the 2020 Holiday Wish List that Annette Clevenger from DCYF are also available for families with children that may need assistance for the Christmas holiday. These are the same applications that have been provided for the past several years. Some you may have already completed them with your TANF caseworker, but if you have not please stop by and make sure to complete one of these, we will make sure to turn it in. DCYF would like to have these turned in early this year. Also If you have not yet turn in the paperwork for Mason County PUD No. 1, CARES funding application that must be turned in NO LATER than November 20th to the PUD, you can pick up an application at the front desk as well. This is not LIHEAP funding and it will not impact your eligibility for LIHEAP when those funds become available. LIHEAP grant funds have not been granted yet from SPIPA so we do not have a scheduled date

yet with Debbie Gardipee-Reyes as to when applications will be taken. We will let you know when a date is scheduled. The garden crew has been busy providing loads of wood to the elders and others in the community that have been put on the wood list. I would also like to let people know that some of our garden staff may be out exercising their treaty right and taking time off for fishing. They have tried to take care of everyone with at least a load of wood prior to this. I want to thank the crew for continuing to work as essential workers since the onset of the Covid-19 virus and making sure that the garden was planted and provided food to our community. I would also like to thank Ocean Sparr and Sunsomay Keith elder lunch cooks and Chinook Miller and Dydemus Cordova for delivering the meals making sure that the elders where taken care of every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. If you have any questions or concerns that we may be able to assist you with please make sure to call (360) 426-7788 and we will see if we will be able to help. Our Domestic Violence program and Healthy Families program as well as Vocational Rehabilitation program continue to offer services as much as we can while other outside services are limited. We have a computer available for turning in on-line job applications if you are interested. Please stay safe and take care of your family and our community.

Skokomish Vocational Rehabilitation Tuwaduq Family Services Update

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1st Kayti Pharris

Kale Wingfield

2nd Mona Miller

Cheyenne LaClair

3rd Karl Miller Mary Pavel Ava Tinaza

4th Richard Gouley

Tami LaClair

5th Tom Pulsfier Jr.

Brandie SweitzerCorbett Gamber, Jr.

6th Mona Allen Darrel Smith

Bo Tinaza Paul WingfieldRussell Cagey

7th Perry Carrington

Jonathan Dominquez Denny Hurtado Denise Miller

8th Delveda Kenyon

9th Mark Kremen Lyle WilburAya Byrd

10th

Alfred RC Smith

11th Tahnee Miller

12th Jasmine Johnson-

KriseAbigail Wilbur

13th Robert Blacketer Aaron Johnson

Ben Peters

14th Logan Longshore

Setiva Smith

17th Bear Plant

Anita Peterson

18th Billy Allen

Joey Andrews

20th Antoinette Longshore

Tom Longshore

21st Marty Allen

22ndKingston Andrews

Oto Villines

23rd Mary Ellen Geter

Leslie LincolnRuth Peterson-

Bluebird

24th Rose James

Marcy TinazaNellie Capoeman

25th Carrie Ann SmithMarvin Cultee Jr.

26th Timber Ware

28thLawrence Kenyon, III

29th Jessica GhrammSpilyay Miller Sayalts Miller

30th Richard Henry Calista Miller

BORN ON: Sunday, December 3rd, 1995

PASSED ON: Thursday, September 24th, 2020

FUNERAL & VIEWING SERVICE: Friday, October 2nd, 2020

10:30 AM at Potlatch State Park

LAST CRUISE AROUND THE REZ

GRAVESIDE SERVICES WERE HELD12:30 PM at the Skokomish “Y” Cemetery

PALLBEARERS:Tony SolanoAaron Allen

Joseph LeonardCorbett Gamber

Elijah KriseRodney Gouley

Grover Delacruz was an alternate

Tribal Members with Birthdays in November

In Loving Memory.............

BrycePatrickJohns

The Skokomish Community had a dear friend Gordon Neilson. He

was hired as a grant writer for the Skokomish Tribe for many years. Gordon continued to love the people of Skokomish when he resigned his position as a grant writer.He made a very important footprint for this tribe when helping with the sidewalk project and getting the transit system to come to Skokomish. On October 10, 2020, Gordon passed away in Port Townsend.He was my dear friend and always kept in touch wanting to know what was happening in Skokomish. He loved the people here. Many of us considered him family and a dear friend.He will be missed, but we will always remember that he made a difference for this community.

With Deepest Sympathy

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Gracie and Bob wanted to do a shout out to everyone who have prayed for them, brought them food, and

looked in on them during their recent recovery from their car accident. Bless each and everyone of you.

Tamela,Wow what an amazing young woman

you have become. I could not be prouder of you and the way you have raised Lil Hawk. Happy Birthday to

my girl! Love, Dad

Albert (Mel) Smith ArmyCharles Conklin MarinesDave Smith ArmyDick Adams Sr. ArmyFrances (Gus) Twiddy ArmyGary Peterson Army VietnamGlen Johns (Dusty) ArmyHorace Bliner ArmyJames Roush 2004 Army in IraqJerry Arca Marines VietnamJohn LaClair NavyLarry Cybulski Current NavyLeslie McGee Army VietnamLoren Smith Marines Lucille Austin 2004 Marines IraqMichael Sparr Army Vietnam Ned Miller Army Nick Mosqueda Army

Paratrooper VietnamPete Peterson Sr. Navy 1954- 1956Richard Cultee Army FranceRichie Giles ArmyRobert Plant Army VietnamTerry Adams Army VietnamTom Cacho ArmyTom Gouley ArmyTomahawk Peterson Marines 2004Tony Herrera Air Force 1972-1976Daniel Emerson US Marine CorpsWilliam Smith Army VietnamAddison Emerson Marines

Please let me know if anyone was left off the veterans list.

Skokomish Veterans, this year is quite unusual for us all. I hope all is well with you and your families. This year our annual honor

dinner will be postponed due to the uncertainties of Covid. I hope to be able to host the Veterans Honoring Dinner at a later date.

Albert (Mel) Smith ArmyCharles Conklin MarinesDave Smith ArmyDick Adams Sr. ArmyFrances (Gus) Twiddy ArmyGary Peterson Army VietnamGlen Johns (Dusty) ArmyHorace Bliner ArmyJames Roush 2004 Army in IraqJerry Arca Marines

Joe Andrews Sr Albert GouleyAmbrose Andrews Benji JohnsEddie Andrews Doug LeClairLarry Byrd Fred MillerRichard Bush Willard PetersonWalter Frank Victor RobinsonLeonard Hawk Harmon SparrFrankie Johns Robert WilburWes LeClair Harold WilburFredrick Miller Wayne WilburWalter Miller Riley LewisChester Pulsifer Woody WilburJohn Smith Gerald Miller (Bruce)Frances (Booby) Peterson George Miller Buddy Adams Ike Allen Delbert Wilbur Warren AllenRobert Plant Sr Jim Byrd SrFritz Wilbur Frank BlinerGaligor Simms Allen CawkerClinton Hawk Percy James Gavino Tinaza William (Tykie) JamesDon Pavel Edward CulteePixley Miller Adam LeClair Bert Wilbur Ray JohnsJack Allen Gilbert CordovaDanny Emerson SR Edward Binder

Honoring Our Veterans

Shout Outs

Skokomish Tribal Members

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Rez Photo of the Month

Can you name the young girl in this photo? Please turn to page 2 for the answer! Good luck!

Fill the empty squares with numbers 1 to 9 so that each row across, each row down, and each 3x3 square contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. Good Luck!

Rez Sudoku Puzzle of the Month

Can you name the young girl in this photo?