Muckleshoot MONTHLY - Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Muckleshoot Monthly
39015 - 172nd Ave. S.E.
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Features...................................4
Lozier Family Gathering...........5
Education.................................6
Health.....................................10
Religion..................................12
Elders.....................................14
Muckleshoot Police................18
Notices...................................19
Family ....................................20
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Vol. XV No. IV
JUNE 15, 2014
GRADUATIONS! Muckleshoot Casino hires new GM
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Hello! My name is Conrad Granito. I’m the current General Manager here at the Muckleshoot Casino.
I’ve been involved in gaming now for 25 years, all in
Indian country. I started in 1990 with the Sycuan Band
of Mission Indians in Southern California, starting in
the bingo operation and then working my way up to
gaming operations.
In 1993, I went the Pueblo of Isleta, (near Albuquerque) and was their General Manager. It was
basically a bingo operation when I started, and during
School Counselor Krystal Adolph wraps proud graduate
my time there I helped negotiate their first, second and
Felix McKay in a blanket at the Muckleshoot Tribal School
third compacts with the State of New Mexico, later
Commencement Exercises.
coming back for the fifth and sixth compacts. I was
there for about four years, and took it literally from
This is a proud time for so many students and their a bingo operation to a full-blown casino, which was
families! All graduations will be featured in the July
very beneficial to the tribe.
“Honoring Our Graduates” edition. Submit congratula- After that, I was President and Chief Operating
tions and photos of your special graduate until July 1
Officer of a company called GameTech, which dealt
via e-mail: [email protected] in electronic bingo units, mostly in Native American
John Loftus
Peter Valentine, after a second stint as the Muckleshoot Casino’s General Manager – this time on an
interim basis – has resumed his retirement and is back
on the golf course. Conrad Granito Jr. is the new GM,
and here are some words he has to share with the community.
Conrad Granito Jr., the Muckleshoot Casino’s new
General Manager.
country and with charities. We leased electronic bingo
monitor units similar to what’s at the bingo hall here
at Muckleshoot. I was there for a year and a half.
Basically, I’m an operator, though, not a supplier, so I
made a choice to return to the gaming end of the business.
Next, I worked for the Southern Ute Tribe in
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MIT’S LAW ENFORCEMENT Puyallup mourns passing of Tribal Chairman Herman Dillon Sr.
MOVING TO TRIBAL COURT By Matt Nagle, Puyallup Tribal News
MUCKLESHOOT – Effective July 1, 2014, The Muckleshoot Tribal Police will begin
citing Tribal members who
commit certain misdemeanors
and traffic infractions into
the Muckleshoot Tribal Court
rather than State Court. This
marks an important change in
how the Tribe exercises its sovereign authority.
In the past, the Tribe has left law enforcement
to the State Courts. With this change, much of that
effort will return to the Tribe. The goal is to better
meet Community needs by enhancing the safety of the
Reservation and providing additional services to those
who violate Tribal law. The result will be a Reservation which is a safer and a more comfortable and inviting place to live and work.
The Tribal Court has expanded its scope to be able
to take on this added duty. The Court has employed
a full-time Clerk and Probation Officer, who join the
Court Administrator and the Tribe’s current part-time
Probation Officer.
The Tribal Police has also expanded by adding a
new officer from Auburn to provide enhanced police
services on those areas of the Reservation located in
Auburn. Finally, the Tribe intends to enter into a contract with South Correctional Entity (SCORE) for jail
services. Together, these services should help increase
the enforcement response on the Reservation and community well-being. The Tribe has taken these steps with a bit of caution to be sure the implementation goes smoothly.
Not all offenses will go to Tribal Court. Felonies will
continue to be referred to State Court as will Domestic Violence and DUI cases; however, the majority
of common violations that can disrupt Reservation
life will find their way to Tribal Court. As this new
authority is exercised, it will continually be evaluated
and modified to provide even better services to Tribal
members.
The Tribal Council has directed these changes after becoming convinced that Tribal members charged
in the State Court system were not treated fairly.
Moreover, and perhaps more importantly, those members did not receive services needed to help them turn
their lives around. The result was that the Reservation
was no safer.
It is Council’s hope that moving enforcement of
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With heavy hearts the Puyallup Tribe of Indians
announced the death of longtime Tribal Council Chairman Herman Dillon Sr. on Friday, May 23. After a
lengthy illness, the 82-year-old Dillon passed away
peacefully with his wife Darlene Dillon by his side.
“Our whole family is grieving the loss of the head
of our family,” said Dillon’s daughter Sheila Beckett.
“We appreciate everyone’s condolences during this
rough time. He was so important to all of us. He will
be greatly missed.”
Puyallup Tribal Vice Chairman Bill Sterud worked
side-by-side with Dillon for over three decades. “It’s
a sad day on earth and a happy day in heaven,” Sterud
said of his trusted friend. “Herman was a hard worker
on the council for more than 35 years. He has been
part of the movement of the tribe into where it is
today. He was a veteran, a great family man, a dad, an
uncle, a grandpa as well as a great tribal leader.”
Sterud also noted Dillon’s easy laugh and smile.
“He was the king of the one-liners. He had an incredible sense of humor.”
Local, state and federal lawmakers have sent condolences to the Tribe and Dillon’s family:
“We are deeply saddened to hear the news of
Chairman Dillon’s passing,” Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland said. “He will be remembered for his
dedication, warmth and leadership. As a member of
the Tribal Council for over 20 years, he was a constant
and reliable leader for the Tribe and the region. And in
all those years, he always extended his full welcome to
the City of Tacoma. Our thoughts and prayers are with
Chairman Dillon’s family, the members of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, and the countless others whose
lives he touched.”
“Herman Dillon dedicated his life to the Puyallup
Tribe and tribes all across our state, and generations
of Washingtonians will benefit from his life’s work,”
said U.S. Senator Patty Murray. “As a veteran and a
champion for education, treaty rights, and our proud
fishing heritage, Herman leaves a legacy in our state
that cannot be replaced. We will miss his spirit, his
passion, and his advocacy. My thoughts and prayers
are with his family, members of the Puyallup Tribe of
Indians, and all inspired by his work.”
A personable and friendly man, Dillon was loved
dearly by the tribal membership that first elected him
to the Puyallup Tribal Council in 1971. Dillon served
during critical historic moments in the Puyallup
Tribe’s development into an influential and financially
successful urban Indian tribe.
Outside of the tribe, Dillon was highly respected
Herman Dillon Sr.
by the many friends and political allies he worked
with over the years. Whether meeting with city or state
officials or testifying on Indian affairs in Washington,
D.C., Dillon lived his life for his people. It was this
passion and pride in being Native American, along
with his kind demeanor, that drew so many to him
from all walks of life.
“Herman Dillon Sr. was our chairman for all of
the years I have served on the tribal council,” said
Tribal Council Member Marguerite Edwards. “He
has become a legend with his wry humor, quick wit
and ability to manage the actions of a tribal council.
With each council member having different opinions
and positions on topics, it was with the same wry and
witty humor that he kept things moving in an effortless
fashion.
“He had, over the years, become the epitome of
the word ‘chairman,’ and an extremely natural and
gifted Master of Ceremony. He was a kind and loving
man. He raised many children, born to him and taken
in by him. I will really miss Herman. In my mind I
can see his cowboy boots and Pendleton coat on him
as he sits in his chairman’s seat at the council table,
and I know I will never forget him. I pray for his good
journey home.”
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JUNE 15, 2014
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
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by
John Loftus
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Is this how you’d like to spend your Sunday afternoon? The Muckleshoot Canoe Family meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM at the Canoe Family Building, which is the old Head
Start Facility. Food is provided. Practices on the water take place on Sundays. For further information, just show up at a meeting, or contact Mike Edwards at 253-876-3192 (office),
206-255-0115 (cell), or [email protected]
MIT’S Law ENFORCEMENT
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these offenses to Tribal Court will allow the Tribal
Court to apply tribal custom and law when imposing
consequence on a Tribal member offender. The result
will be more focused treatment of Tribal member offenders, and a reduction in the members who offend
over and over again, which leads to a safer Reservation. Copies of the new Tribal Criminal Code are
available for review at the Court Administrator’s Office.
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Southwest Colorado. They need gaming like you and I need
another shirt. They are a very, very blessed tribe, in that
they have natural resources of oil and gas. For most tribes,
gaming is for huge economic development and support programs, but for them it was just another business they had,
and really amounted to dollars and cents. It was nowhere
near the economics of the oil and gas that they had. I was
there for four years and turned their operation around.
I left there and then went to New Mexico and worked
for the Pueblo of Santa Ana. Their operation was in need
and presented many challenges due to past management
that made some mistakes. This turnaround went very well,
with their revenues tripling in less than two years and being
sustained during the time I was there.
And then I had the opportunity to work with my most
recent employer, the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. I was
there for five and a half years and it was a similar type of
thing – a very competitive marketplace – and I helped with
their repositioning within that market, renovation of the
property, and the addition of 401 hotel rooms.
During the past 24 years, I’ve also consulted with well
over 55 tribes. It started with Sycuan. Due to their success,
their Tribal Chairman, Danny Tucker, was contacted by
Morongo in Southern California and asked to come and
assist them. Because of Sycuan’s success, and my involvement in cash operations and gaming operations, I was
tapped by Sycuan to be one of their consultants with the
Sycuan Center of Gaming Management.
For the last two years I was there, besides my regular
job, I was traveling to Oklahoma, Washington, Oregon,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, and Arizona. I worked
with the Lummi Tribe in setting up their operation way
back when, and that’s when I came here and saw the old
Muckleshoot Bingo Hall, when it was here on this property.
When I left the Sycuan Center for Gaming Management, I continued consulting with other tribes who knew
my reputation, except for those that were in Sycuan’s
competitive area. It was almost eight years ago, when I was
working with Santa Ana, that Spokane agreed to a state
compact, as all the other tribes here in Washington had
done much earlier.
Spokane needed assistance because, as many will
recall, they ran gaming without a compact for a number of
years, so they were essentially going from being an IGRAfree zone to full compact compliance. I came in and assisted them for six months in getting into compliance with
their internal controls or procedures, things of that nature.
So, I’ve been involved in Washington gaming several different times.
Muckleshoot is the sixth tribe I’ve actually worked for,
but as I said, I’ve also consulted with over 55 others. People
often ask me if I’ve ever worked outside of Indian country. I
say, no, I’ve always worked in Indian country. I’ve had opportunities to work in Vegas or different other jurisdictions,
but either the opportunity wasn’t correct or it just wasn’t
me.
People ask, “Well, what is it like?” I say, “Well, working for a tribe is like working for a family. It’s just that the
family is not just eight or ten members. It could be 4,000,
could be 3,000, could be 800, or could be 15. I’ve worked
for tribes or been affiliated in consulting roles with many
different tribes, and they’re always made up of those families.
But the biggest thing that I get from working in Indian
country is that when you work for a public company, the
gaming, the economic development, is going towards shareholders, or an individual owner.
Indian gaming, on the other hand – as I hope most
people realize – is governed by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which was passed in 1988. The first paragraph of
IGRA clearly states it is for the economic development and
economic independence of tribes. That’s why it was passed,
for that specific purpose – to bring about the economic independence of Indian tribes.
Now, this tribe, Muckleshoot, as well as Coushatta and
Isleta, are shining examples of the positive, of how Indian
gaming creates that economic development and economic
opportunity that enables tribes to make huge progress after
years of economic difficulty.
When I went to Isleta, it was a relatively, I wouldn’t say
poor tribe, but they didn’t have the economic development
yet that gaming was to bring. It was basically a bingo hall,
which had a limited economic impact on the community.
When we went to class three gaming, the revenues went
from under $2 million to far north of $35 million. For that
Pueblo and its 4,000 tribal members, it was huge. It was
1995. We had converted a bingo hall to a full-blown casino,
keeping the bingo in the middle.
The Pueblo tribes there are very immersed in their culture. They use their language on a daily basis, and there are
festivities during which some of the Pueblo casinos literally
close down. So cultural sensitivity was always a consideration.
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Tribal Chairman Herman Dillon Sr. continued from page 1
Dillon served his country as well. As a teenager,
he joined the Unites States Naval Reserves just as
World War II was coming to an end. The 17-year-old
dropped out of Fife High School and spent four years
in the reserves as a gunner and a radar worker. Just as
he was leaving the reserves, Dillon was drafted into
the Army in order to serve during the Korean Conflict.
He spent two years, from 1952 to 1954, guarding the
port and prisoner of war camps in Puson. He earned
his General Educational Development (GED) certificate when he was 50 years old. Dillon was known for his commitment to helping youth, and took many children into his home as
a foster parent. In recognition of his efforts to young
people and involvement in the community, he was se-
lected as a member of the Association of Washington
Generals, a non-profit organization affiliated with the
lieutenant governor’s office.
Dillon is survived by his wife of 43 years Darlene
Dillon; his younger sister Arlene Jackson; children
Robert Dillon, Herman Dillon Jr., Steven Dillon Sr.,
Jenny Lee Roy, James Dillon, Diana Siddle, Michelle
Dillon, Sheila Beckett, Julian Dillon, Justin Dillon,
Alisha Beckett, and Stefanie Dillon; the many foster
children he was father to; and numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A public viewing was held on Saturday, May 31,
followed by a memorial service on Sunday, June 1
at the Tacoma Dome that was attended by more than
1,000 people.
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Ralph “Pug” Elkins, Jr.
Ralph “Pug” Elkins, Jr.
of Enumclaw died May 26,
2014. He was born November 26, 1958 to Ralph and
Clarice Elkins in Toppenish,
WA. He was a fisherman
and in his younger years
was a farm laborer.
Pug enjoyed crafting,
bead working, and working
at fireworks stands. He was
an all-around handy man.
Pug was much beloved. He
leaves behind many grieving
friends and relations who are
comforted by many happy
memories.
He was preceded in
death by his sister, Bridget
Simmons and father, Ralph
Edgar Elkins, Sr.
Pug is survived by his
mother, Clarice Elkins of
Wapato, WA; sons, Brad
Elkins of Tacoma, Clifford
Jerry Elkins of Auburn;
daughters, Dawna Elkins
Pug Elkins holds up a nice
of Tacoma, Selena Jerry of
Auburn; stepdaughter, Emily bright Chinook
Jerry of Auburn; brother, Ira
Elkins of Auburn; sisters, Lola Elkins of Auburn, Angel
Elkins of White Swan, WA, Naomi Elkins of Auburn, and
Amy Elkins of Auburn. He is also survived by four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Muckleshoot
Shaker Church on Friday, May 30, followed by burial at
the New White Lake Cemetery.
Gary Calvert
Happy Father’s Day In Heaven Daddy
After three years without you, nothing’s the
same anymore... so lost and lonely without you.
Wish you were here with us yet. I wish for one
more day with you. I wish I could hear your voice.
Every time I hear one of your favorite songs, it
breaks my heart. I wish heaven had visiting hours
or a phone.
I have so much hurt inside me since God took
you from us March 4th, 2011, Dad. You were my
Rock and my Hero. I love you always and forever.
Truly Blessed to have you for my Dad. If you
were here today, you’d be so happy. I am clean
and sober. Just wishing you a Happy Father’s Day
In Heaven.
Sitting here thinking of you.
Love Always, Your Daughter...
Denise Michelle White Eagle
A.K.A (Emma - Lou)
In Loving Memory of My Dad
WAYNE MORRIS LOBEHAN
08-09-1949 ~ 03-04-2011
Heading Home
As my trip through life
Slowly began to fade
I took stock of my journey
And the part that I had played
With all the good times
Winning battles I fought
But when bad times prevailed
It was God whom I sought.
As the final hurdles began to appear
In my race with Father Time
I looked forward to God’s Kingdom
With a vision of life so sublime.
The final chapter now came into view
With little time remaining to roam
I prayed for God to heed my call
As I began, “Heading Home”.
Wayne Morris Lobehan
In Loving Memory of My Dad,
Wayne Morris Lobehan
Gary Calvert, 74,
Auburn, died May 31, 2014
in Federal Way, WA. He
was born Jan. 27, 1940 in
Tacoma, WA to Robert &
Nellie Calvert.
Gary graduated from
Enumclaw High School
in 1958. He owned
and operated Calvert
Construction, retiring in
1985. After retirement, he turned his passion to racing
and building hot rods. Gary once held the World Land
Speed Record for Flathead Engines at Bonneville
Speedway.
Gary is survived by his wife, Carole Calvert of
Auburn, WA; daughters Lisa Taylor and husband
Thomas of Seattle and Susan Mager of Leadville, CO;
son Ross Mager and wife Lorrayne of Fortine, MT; and
brother Kenneth Calvert and wife Nancy of Auburn. He
is also survived by seven grandchildren: Christopher,
Brittney, Kevin, Jennifer, Trevor, Nathan and Jacob. He
loved his grandchildren and they were a special part of
his life.
He was preceded in death by his son, Vincent
Calvert, on October 1, 2003; sisters Patsy, Clorene, and
Sharon; brothers Richard, Larry and Gordon.
Memorials may be made to Donor’s Choice of
Charity. Funeral Services were held June 4, 2014 at
the Muckleshoot Pentecostal Church with burial at
Evergreen Memorial Park in Enumclaw. Arrangements
were by Weeks Funeral Home, Buckley.
Remembering Larry V. Moses
Today would
have been a Great
man’s birthday.
Larry V. Moses.
We love you with
all our hearts &
miss you dearly.
You have 2
handsome; Preston
Floyd & Talyn
Joseph. they’re
young men that
act and look just
like you. there is
never a day one of us Larry Moses & Children
don’t think of you,
talk about you, cry for you, miss you. You will & are in
our minds, hearts, soul for the rest of our life. Still hurts
that you’re gone but we know that you will never be
forgotten. Happy birthday Uncle Larry ♥ May 18th-Oct
27.
[NOTE: This was submitted just a tiny bit too late for
the May edition.]
David “Sonny’” Purdy
We’ve received word that Sonny
Purdy has passed on. He was a kind
man with many friends. Watch for
an obituary in next month’s edition.
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Mrs. Z. Passes Peacefully, Leaves a Lasting Legacy
Ruth Ziolkowski, long-time inspirational leader of Crazy
Horse Memorial, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
May 21, 2014 with members of her family at her side.
She was well known and much beloved to numerous
Muckleshoot Elders that she graciously hosted at Crazy
Horse Memorial in South Dakota
Ruth Ross was born June 26, 1926, in Hartford, Connecticut. She first met Korczak Ziolkowski at age 13 when
she and a girlfriend mustered the courage to call at the
sculptor’s home in West Hartford seeking the autograph of
a well-known movie star who was visiting at the time. Two
years later, Ruth met Korczak again when she was among
a group of volunteers helping to raise money for the statue
of Noah Webster which the sculptor was carving as a gift to
West Hartford.
Korczak came to the Black Hills on May 3, 1947. Ruth
followed a short time later, working as a volunteer to help
create a memorial honoring the North American Indian. She
helped Korczak prepare the logs for the log studio-home, as
well as construct the 741-step wooden staircase to the top of
the mountain.
Ruth and Korczak were married
at Crazy Horse on
Thanksgiving Day,
1950. Together, they
shared the hard work
and the joys of undertaking such a massive project. While
Korczak worked on
the mountain, Ruth
managed the visitor
complex. She also
helped run the large
dairy farm and lumber mill which was
started to help sustain
Crazy Horse through
Korczak and Ruth
Mrs. Z is wrapped in a Muckleshoot blanket
the difficult, early
years.
Together
Ruth and
Korczak
had 10
children,
five boys
and five girls, all of whom were born at home. Crazy Horse
became very much a family project with John, Dawn, Adam,
Jadwiga, Casimir, Anne, Mark, Joel, Monique and Marinka
all growing up helping with what had become a family project. At the time of her passing, Ruth’s family had grown to
include 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Realizing that Ruth might one day inherit the responsibility of carrying on the Crazy Horse dream, Korczak prepared
three books of comprehensive plans for the continuation of
the mountain carving. That day arrived in 1982 when Korczak passed away at the age of 74. Ruth served as the Chief
Executive Officer of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
ever since, staying actively involved right up until the day she
died. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Korczak,
and their daughter Anne.
Ruth was the inspirational leader of the Crazy Horse
project and provided a steady guiding hand. Under her
leadership, uninterrupted progress continued on the massive
mountain sculpture, the Indian Museum of North America
was expanded significantly, the Indian University of North
America became reality, and the Foundation’s Scholarship
Program grew to exceed $2 million in cumulative financial
assistance awarded to Native American students.
Affectionately known as “Mrs. Z”, Ruth loved her work. To
her, it was simply a way of life and she lived each day with a
sense of purpose and a strong spirit. Ruth possessed the inner
strength and iron-will needed to persevere through difficult
and challenging times and she faced adversity with courage
and conviction. Ruth’s legacy is one defined by faith and fortitude that anything is possible if you are willing to work hard
enough and never give up.
“Life is a gift and I cherish each
day with purpose and a thankful
heart. The friends we make are
one of life’s true treasures and
I am richly blessed beyond my
greatest dream.” ~ Mrs Z.
A celebration of Ruth’s life and legacy will be held at
Crazy Horse Memorial at a date and time to be announced.
A memorial fund has been established in Ruth’s name to the
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation. http://crazyhorsememorial.org/
Text and photos © Crazy Horse Memorial
Virginia Cross with Mrs. Z
The Last Teachings of Chi’Ma’iingan
Adapted from an article by Michael Meuers published in
Indian Country Today
by
Michael Meuers
Chi-ma’iingan – Larry
Stillday, Sr. – a member
of the Ojibwe Bear Clan,
passed over on May 20th,
2014 at his home in Ponemah, the most traditional village on the remote
Red Lake Reservation, far
up in Minnesota’s northwoods. Larry’s Indian
name means Big Wolf, and
he was raised hearing the
Chi-Maaingan, Larry Stillday Sr
wisdom of the elders in his
native tongue. As a young man, he served two tours in Viet
Nam, and then lived the urban life.
In time, he found his passion, and worked to lead his
people from the tangled web of addiction. He knew that
all the keys were contained in the teachings he’d learned
as a boy; thus, his life’s work was to shape them into a set
of tools that he could share with others – tools that would
guide them on the good path of The Native Way.
After his return to the village of his youth in 1999, he
devoted himself to helping people with the journey of their
lives. He walked with many. In his final years, he shared his
teachings openly with all races in the belief that the wisdom
of the Old Ones might someday lift up not only his own
people, but all peoples.
He often said of his teachings, “It’s not about Indians,
it’s about people! The other colors will come to us and we
must share – all the life forces must come into alignment!
The prophesies tell us that we are now in the time of great
healing, it says the four colors of the human family are
once again given an opportunity to bring each color’s gifts
together and create a mighty nation.”
Although it’s not part of his own culture, he found the
Medicine Wheel to be a useful instrument in his teachings.
What follows are some excerpts from those teachings. With
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apologies, I note that it’s something of a cut-and-paste job,
tailored to fit the space available, but we hope that the message comes through...
“We use the Circle to explain life, and we use the ancient symbol of the Medicine Wheel to illustrate the Cycle
of Life, Some think this is a religion, but it’s a symbol, a
teaching tool. Each direction on the wheel offers lessons and
gifts that support the human developmental stages. The lesson is to remain balanced at the center of the wheel, while
developing equally the spiritual, emotional, physical and
mental aspects of one’s being.
“To make circles you have to be in the center. We have
to seek balance, wholeness and fulfillment. The four aspects
of our being also have boundaries. Our (personal) boundaries protect us and give us a sense of who we are. They are
not fixed. We change them with what we feel and who we
are with. When our boundaries are intact, we know we have
feelings, thoughts and realities that are separate from others!
Our boundaries tell us where we end, and where the other
person begins.”
• Spiritual Boundaries: relate to our beliefs,
experiences, and our relationship with our Creator.
• Emotional Boundaries: distinguishes our emotion and responsibilities in relation to others. It draws an imaginary line or a force field that separates us from others.
• Physical Boundaries: our physical space, and privacy.
• Mental Boundaries: applies to our values, opinions,
attitudes, and thoughts.
“Healthy boundaries give us self-respect, self-esteem,
self-image, and self-worth. This empowers us to make good
choices and take responsibility for ourselves, always keeping the ‘self’ at the center of the wheel. We bring balance
to our lives by honoring our spirit, heart, body and mind.
We develop a solid self-concept.” (By knowing ours – and
respecting others’ – boundaries)
The Spiritual Aspect. “This is our inner essence, the
part of us that exists beyond time and space and connects
us to the Universal Source and to the Oneness of Life.
Developing our awareness of our spiritual level gives us
the experience of a feeling of belonging in the universe and
gives us a deeper meaning and purpose. Our spiritual aspect
provides the foundation for the development of the other
three aspects. It develops our relationship with our selves,
with our creativity, our life purpose, and our relationship
with our Creator.”
The Emotional Aspect. “This gives us the ability to
experience life on a deeper level. It gives us the ability to
relate to one another – including the world – on a deeper
level. It’s the part of us that seeks meaningful connection
and contact with others. Developing our emotional aspect
(and knowing/applying its boundaries) allows us to feel a
wide range of human experience with our five senses and
find fulfillment in our relationships with ourselves and others. This aspect is about our feelings, our range of emotions;
from fear to anger, love to happiness and joy. Emotional
well-being is not the absence of emotions, but our ability
to understand and value our emotions, and to use them to
move us forward toward positive directions.”
The Physical Aspect. ”Our body is a vehicle we have
been given so we can experience the world. It also includes
our ability to survive and thrive in the material world. Developing our physical aspect involves learning to take care
of our body and enjoying it. It also means developing skills
to live comfortably and effectively in the material world.”
The Mental Aspect. ”This is our intellect, our ability to
think and reason; it also consists of our thoughts, attitudes,
beliefs and our values. It can be our greatest gift or sometimes our greatest curse. It can cause us to have terrible confusion or bring us profound understanding. Developing our
mental aspect allows us to think clearly, to be open-minded
and to gather knowledge and wisdom though our life experiences from the world around us.’
All Four Aspects of our Being are Equally Important.
continued on page 11
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
JUNE 15, 2014
P5
LOZIER FAMILY GATHERING
Photos
by
Gary Kissel
On Saturday, May 31, children of the late Frank and Elma Lozier gathered at “Auntie Bunny’s” house to share a meal and lots of memories as they dug through boxes and boxes of
their parents possessions and distributed them among themselves.
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JUNE 15, 2014
Education
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
Venicia Elkins,
MOST Student of the Month
Venecia Elkins
has earned the nomination for Student of the
Month for April from
the MOST program.
Venecia displays
the classic qualities of
someone who will succeed in life. Along with
her calming, soothing,
even-tempered style,
she was dedicated, dependable and mature,
giving unwavering support to her mother, who
sat next to her while
they both attended the
MOST classes together.
Hats off to Venecia’s steadfast persistence and unusually responsible approach to life and
learning!
DEBORAH MONAHAN
NWIC Student of the Month
Deborah is one
of our most inspiring
students here at
NWIC Muckleshoot.
She has maintained
an impressive 4.0
grade point average
throughout her time
here and is forthcoming
with all questions,
concerns or suggestions
she may have for events
we host as well as in the
classroom. Deborah has
phenomenal aspirations
and is surely taking the
proper steps to make
those dreams come
true. A joy to have on campus and in the classroom, Deborah is
always taking the initiative and is willing to offer her assistance
in any way that she can. Deborah is full of life and laughter as
she shares her positive outlook on life with all of us each and
every day that she is here.
Amy Rose Irons
NWIC Student of the Month
Amy Rose
Irons is a Chukchansi Tribal
Member and
one of our most
hard working
and exceptional
students here at
NWIC Muckleshoot. Amy is
approaching her
final weeks at our
institution and
has maintained
a 4.0 GPA in the
duration of her
time here. She
will be attending
the University
of Washington in the fall where she will continue to
pursue her educational goals.
Amy has accepted leadership roles as she is the
President of our site’s “Four Directions Scholarship
Club.” She also attends all of our events and is willing to help in any way that she can whether she asks
important questions at our quarterly “Lunch with the
President” events or assists students with any scholarship questions they may have.
Amy is a shining example of what it means to be
a student. Amy is a true inspiration to all of us here
and we want to wish her the best of luck in her future
endeavors.
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
Sports
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
JUNE 15, 2014
P7
A Historic Season for the 2014 MTS Kings!
By Coach Jamie Sluys
The outfielders were Donovan Sather,
Chuck Starr, Marlin Brown, Danny Ortiz
and Eric Jametski.
All the boys had a significant role on
• The Kings posted a 14-4 record – the the club. They took care of each other really well. They pulled for each other every
best in school history!
day, all the way down to the last out! They
• Co-League champs – first time in
never quit, And Most IMPORTANTLY
history!
they never quit on each other!
• 2nd place in BI-District in first
“We had some ups and downs like
appearance ever!
• 1st State appearance history of school any group of young people, but in the end
we all stood together in victory and defeat
baseball!
,and for that I couldn’t be any prouder it
was truly amazing to watch!
Coming off a season were the Kings
I really want to thank all my players
were just 3-17 in 2013, turned it around to and their families for letting me be a part
14-4 record in 2014!
of the growing process with them and
This past off-season the kids just
their children. It’s something I will always
came together. They really put the time
value and cherish! I’m truly appreciaand effort into becoming good teamtive for getting to share this wonderful
mates – something we stress every day in
opportunity with all of you! I also want to
practice and in meetings!
give special thanks to Coach Walden and
Pitching and defense was the backCoach Hamilton for all their hard work
bone of this year’s club. Senior Josh
Hamilton had an 8-1 record on the mound and effort!
Look for the boys to return strong in
for the Kings, while backed by a defense
was stellar all season! Infielders consisted 2015, with six players off the 2014 State
Roster returning!! I can tell you this: Our
of Warren Starr, 3rd base; JR Hamilton,
boys are ALREADY HUNGRY FOR
shortstop; Aaron Arterberry, 2nd base;
Harvey Starr, 1st base; Fide Ortiz, catcher. NEXT SEASON TO BEGIN!”
The 2014 Kings baseball team had a
season for the history books! Just take a
look:
Three MTS Players Named to
SeaTac All-League Baseball Team
The Muckleshoot Kings had three players named ot the SeaTac Baseball AllLeague Team, plus one Honorable Mention – the most ever awarded! Go Kings!
Most Valuable Player
Jacob Perdue, Winner
Josh Hamilton, Runner-up
First team All-league:
1. Josh Hamilton, LHP/1st – Muckleshoot
2. Jacob Pliens, LHP/OF – Quilcene
3. Jared Nelson, INF/P – Rainier Christian
4. Reagan Varges, Utility – MRLH
5. Fide Ortiz, Catcher – Muckleshoot
6. Harvey Starr, INF. – Muckleshoot
7. Mitchell Pelissier, INF. – MRLH
8. Ryan Gonzalez, Catcher – Evergreen
9. Eric Kozakowski, OF – MRLH
Honorable Mention:
Aaron Arterberry, INF. – Muckleshoot
Seth Carlson, OF – MRLH
AJ Prater – Quilcene
C. Bond – Evergreen
Lucas Rodmyre – Evergreen
Nick Kay – Rainier Christian
2014 BOYS BASEBALL TEAM PHOTO PRIOR TO STATE TOURNAMENT GAME
Standing L to R: Fide Ortiz, JR Hamilton, Warren Starr, Josh Hamilton. Kneeling L to R:
Dan Ortiz, Aaron Arterberry, Donovan Sather, Marlin Brown, Harvey Starr, Chuck Starr.
Front: Eric Jametski
A NOTE FROM THE COACH ON THE
EVE OF THE STATE TOURNAMENT...
Baseball Coach and MTS Athletic Director sent out this e-mail on the Friday before
the boys took the field for there first-ever
game at the State Championship Tournament
level:
As we close this Friday I just would like
to thank everyone for their support this week!
I am extremely proud of the work this group
of young men have put in! Win or lose this
weekend this will be an experience they will
cherish forever! Making the State tournament in NO easy achievement! This same
“core” group of kids had a record of 3-17 last
season! They took it amongst their self to
get better in the off season! They made all
the changes necessary to achieve this lofty
goal they set for their self!
Your support of them on and off the
field means everything to US!!
*10am Tomorrow @ Curtis High school in
Tacoma, “THEY’RE LOOKING TO KEEP
THEIR DREAMS ALIVE!”
Thank you from all of us!!
KINGS 2014 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
BASEBALL TEAM
GO KINGS!!
Coach of Year: Allen Ash – Evergreen
Sportsmanship Award: Quilcene
Fide Ortiz, Harvey Starr, Coach Sluys, and Charles Starr
MUCKLESHOOT TEAM SHINES AT
LEAGUE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Our Muckleshoot Kings did a fantastic
job at their League Championship meet.
Congratulations to all of our athletes for
advancing to the sub-district meet. Below
is a brief highlight of our athletes’ accomplishments from last night. Compliments to
all athletes for an impressive performance,
looking forward to more success next week
at our sub-district meet on Wednesday!
Congratulations to our very own 2014
League Champions:
Fide Ortiz
• Shot Put 40’7”
• Long Jump 16’9”
Alyssa Vaiese
• Shot Put 32’ 9”
Susan Starr
• Discus 89’ 3”
• Javelin 81’1”
We had many other impressive finishes:
Charles Starr
• 3rd place Javelin (123’ 7”)
• 4th place 100 m (12.58)
• Jose Sanchez Hernandez
• 5th place Long Jump (16’1”)
Harvey Starr
• 3rd place Shot Put (36’ 1”)
Raymond Eyle
• 5th place Shot Put (34’ 8”)
• 6th place Discus (91’)
Ben Lazzar
• 6th place Shot Put (34’ 8”)
• 5th place Discus (92’ 7”)
Alyssa Vaiese
• 2nd place Javelin (80’ 10”)
Daniel Ortiz
• 8th place 1600m (6:08)
GO KINGS!
Three MTS Athletes Qualify for
State Track & Field Championships
Please help us in congratulating the
following Track & Field athletes for qualifying for the state track meet by turning in
the following performances at the District
Level. Help us praise these athletes for
their many successes and lots of hard work
this season!
Alyssa Vaiese
1st place Shot Put – Alyssa won the district
championship meet in shot put. She is also
MTS Middle School Track Team
Sends 5 to League Championships
The Muckleshoot Middle School Track
Team had five athletes qualify to compete in
the league championship meet on Thursday,
May 15th, 2014. Dominic Jansen, John Jansen,
Erick Elkins, Katelyn Panganiban, and Azela
Weed competed against the best in the league
and many received a ribbon for finishing
within the top 6.
Erick Elkins was recognized as the Middle
Chinook League Champion in the 100M, long
jump and the high jump. He impressed everyone with 3 first place finishes and 1 second
place finish!
Please help me congratulate all the athletes with a great performance and successful
season!
Erick Elkins
• 100M (13.30) 1st Place
• High Jump (4-10) 1st Place
• Long Jump (15-07) 1st Place
• 200M (27.30) 2nd Place
John Jansen
• Long Jump (11-06) 10th place
• High Jump (3-10) 7th place
• 100M (16.50)11th place
Katelyn Panganiban
• 100M(16.20)12th place
• Hurdles(16.80)8th place
• 400M (1.24)10th place
• Long Jump(10-08)6th place
Azela Weed
• 100M(17.40)-14th place
• Hurdles(16.70) 7th place
~ Coaches Taneisha Tilque and Rick
Ancheta
Dominic Jansen
• Discus (61-04) 7th place
• Shot Put(28-05)5th Place
ranked first place in the STATE! We have
a future state champion on our hands!!
Fide Ortiz
2nd place Shot Put
4th place Javelin
Susan Starr
4th place Javelin
SEA-TAC 1-B GIRLS LEAGUE
CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY!
P8
JUNE 15, 2014
5th Grade field trip
to Rattlesnake Ridge
Tribal School
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
Senior Class Raises $2,346 in Relay for Life Event
The 2014 Senior class
decided to complete a group
community service project
this year. The Senior class
formed a Relay for Life
Team – “Team Beast” and
joined the Relay for Life
Event at the University of
Puget Sound.
At the event, the team
camped out overnight and
took turns walking around
the track to raise money and
awareness to help in the fight
against cancer. Almost all of these students have been
touched by cancer in some way, so they decided to make a
difference by walking and raising money for the American
Cancer Society.
Team Beast raised $2,346 and was recognized at the
event as the “Rising Star Team”. The Team would like to
thank the Muckleshoot Tribal School, the Muckleshoot
community and the Muckleshoot tribal council for their
contributions to our fundraiser.
We appreciated ALL the support! Thank You,
“Team Beast”
Team members included: Krystal Adolph, Luis
Esparza, Raymond Eyle Owens, Joshua Hamilton, Joy
Hamilton, Justin Hamilton, Chanteya Hicks, Jenel Hunter,
Benjamin Lazzar, Trisdin Lozier, Victoria Nelson, Andre
Pleasant, Mirella Serrato, Charles Starr, Harvey Starr
MTS 3rd Graders Dig Clams at Tribe’s Vashon Beach
MTS ELEMENTARY VISITS TILLICUM VILLAGE
The whole MTS Elementary school and many family
members went to Tillicum Village on May 27th.
We enjoyed the great food, performances, and especially
the company!
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
Tribal School
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
JUNE 15, 2014
After School Reading Program Students Recognized
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribal School
would like to take this time to recognize the
following students and families for their
dedication to the After School Reading
Program.
MTS implemented an after school reading program this spring. The goal and focus of the program
was geared at improving K-5 reading and comprehension
skills. The students have been working diligently to improve
their reading and comprehension skills through a rigorous
academic reading program. Because of their dedication and
1st Grade
Da’Janae Walker
Adriana Cross
Rosa Lozier
Tristan James
Jordan McDaniel
Ryder Vigil
Isabelle James-Clark
Austin Baker
Mia Vigil
attendance in the program they will see growth in their
abilities and become successful and confident readers.
We greatly appreciate both the students and parents,
for ensuring their child’s attendance in the program. The
students spend three (3) hours a week, after school, working in structured reading groups. These kids have shown
a true drive and dedication to the program through their
commitment in attending each session.
This program has been a huge success due to the
unwavering support of our Superintendent Michael Aaron,
and our Vice Principle Sean Schoenfeldt. Because of their
2nd Grade
Mary Cruz
Darius WhiteEagle
Micah McDaniel
Christian Penn
Summer Dais
Alicia Miller
Sage Elkins
Priscilla James-Deloras
Da’Janae Walker Rosa Lozier
Tristan James
Mary Cruz
Micah McDaniels Christian Penn
Jordan McDaniels Ryder Vigil
Isabelle JamesClark
Summer Dais
Alicia Miller
Not pictured:
Adriana Cross
Austin Baker
dedication and commitment to ensuring every child reaches
their fullest potential, this program was available to our
students.
Once again, thank you to the following students and all
their families who have been actively involved in the Spring
2014 After School Reading Program. We look forward to
serving more students in the 2014-15 school year.
Thank You,
MTS After School Reading Program Staff:
Heather Wippert, Tara Hegwood, Cindy Hamlin,
Janet Williams, Justin Walden
3rd Grade
Virginia Allen
Robert Keeline
Maricia Starr
Virginia Allen
Jean Elkins
Leah Moses
Daveya Rojero
Robert Keeline Jr. Jean Elkins
Priscilla JamesDeloras
Not pictured:
Darius WhiteEagle. and Sage Elkins
Daveya Rojero, Maricia Starr, Leah Moses
Mia Vigil
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Erika has shown great
improvement in her
studies and in her attitude. She is pushing
herself to do better so
that she is ready for 6th
grade. Great job Erika!
Priscilla has improved
her attendance and
works hard to get to
school every day. She
tries her best in all areas
and takes pride in her
work. She respects her
teachers and is a good
friend to her peers.
Priscilla Jansen
Ikoni Miller
Erika James
Ikoni Miller. Ikoni is a
very responsible and kind
student. She always remembers her folder, backpack, and does her best to
return all important papers,
including her homework.
She is great at reminding
her friends to be responsible as well. Ikoni often
compliments her friends
and is truly happy for them
when they do well. Thanks
for being such an awesome
friend, Ikoni!
Jaiden Leonard is my student of the month because
he works so hard in school
and is always kind to his
friends. Jaiden loves to be
helpful around the classroom. He has learned a lot
this year and has made me
very proud!
Rolondo Millan
Leilani Moran
Ignacio Garcia
I would like to nominate
Rolando as our student
of the month. Rolando
is a kind, generous, and
helpful person. He recognizes when anyone in the
classroom needs assistance
and quickly goes to offer
his help. Rolando also
stays actively involved in
all learning. He is a great
member of our class.
Seonee Williams
Hollie is a kind girl who
loves to learn all she can.
She is polite and always
says please and thank you.
She enjoys smiling and
making jokes. She tries her
best and is doing a great
job learning in our school.
Hollie follows directions
and doesn’t argue. She also
shows wonderful understanding of responsibility.
We are glad Hollie joined
our class this year.
Leilani is always excited
to learn new things; and
is very helpful when her
friends don’t understand.
Leilani is an AWESOME
kindergartener.
‘Nacho’ Ignacio Garcia
deserves to be our student
of the month. He has maintained a working attitude of
never giving up. His work
is very neat and tidy. His
work area is exceptionally
clean. He is polite, and
kind to all his peers and respectful to all his teachers.
Congratulations Nacho.
Meghan Dais—Meghan
has a wonderful personality and is a great friend to
her classmates. She enjoys
school and likes to socialize
with her peers. In addition,
Meghan loves to draw and
is an exceptional artist. Her
artwork always brings a
smile to everyone.
Meghan Dais
Hollie McGougall
Jaiden Leonard
Priscilla Dolores James –
Priscilla is a great friend!
She is also a hard worker
and has fantastic manners!
She is always willing to
help her friends with a
smile and kind words!
Priscilla Dolores James
Seonee Williams. Seonee’s
growth makes me especially
proud. She is improving in
all kinds of ways! Seonee
is a quiet, helpful and
hard-working student. She
completes her classwork
and is valuable team player.
She is sweet and kind and
gets along with all her
classmates. She makes good
choices for herself. Thanks
Seonee for being an important member of our classroom team!
P9
Troy White Eagle is the
Student of the Month for
April. He has a positive
attitude toward school and
has improved his attendance. Troy is thoughtful
towards others and is a
happy kid to be around. He
is trying hard in school and
includes others in games.
Way to go, Troy!
Troy WhiteEagle
P10 JUNE 15, 2014
Health
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
Notice to All CHS
Eligible Patients
If you received a PO from the CHS
office and now you are receiving a medical bill
or statement, please bring them to the
CHS office for review.
This will ensure timely payment to your provider. As always, you must obtain a
PO # prior to your medical
appointment and call us if you cancel or reschedule your appointment.
CHS Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Closed for Lunch 12pm – 1pm
Phone: 253-939-6648
Do you know how ultraviolet
rays affect your eyes?
• Increases risk for Pre-Mature Cataracts.
• Damages the Retina and the Macula.
• Can cause Ocular Cancer.
How can I prevent UV damage?
1. Wear a hat or a visor.
2. Find shade.
3. Maintain a healthy diet and
exercise.
4. Avoid smoking.
5. Routine vision examinations for early detection.
6. WEAR SUNGLASSES!!!!!!!!
Or, Transition Lenses.
What should I look for in a
pair of sunglasses?
•
•
Blocks 99 to 100% both UVA and UVB radiation.
Provides adequate wrap around the eyes.
Muckleshoot Optical carries
sunglasses for all ages.
Stop in today to protect your vision
from the harmful rays of UV.
Muckleshoot Optical (253)939-6648
NEED A “MEETING” TO
HELP YOU !! ?
Alcoholics Anonymous – AA
&
Narcotics Anonymous – NA
Meetings on the Rez
Tuesday 12:00-1:00pm A.A. M.I.T. Recovery House
39225 180th Ave S.E.
Auburn, WA
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
Health
JUNE 9, 2014
P11
THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS HAS A
NEW FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL:
IMPLANON
What is IMPLANON?
IMPLANON is a hormone-releasing birth control implant for use by women to
prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years. The implant is a flexible plastic rod about the
size of a matchstick that contains a progestin hormone called etonogestrel. Your
Provider will insert the implant just under the skin of the inner side of your upper
arm. You can use a single IMPLANON implant for up to 3 years. IMPLANON
does not contain estrogen
The IMPLANON implant must be removed after 3 years. Your health care provider
can insert a new implant under your skin after taking out the old one if you choose
to continue using IMPLANON for birth control.
How Does IMPLANON work?
IMPLANON prevents pregnancy in several ways. The most important way is by
stopping the release of an egg from your ovary. IMPLANON also changes the
mucus in your cervix and this change may keep sperm from reaching the egg.
IMPLANON also changes the lining of your uterus. When the IMPLANON implant is placed correctly, your chance of getting pregnant is very low (less than one
pregnancy per 100 women who use IMPLANON for one year). It is not known if
IMPLANON is as effective in very overweight women because clinical studies did
not include many overweight women.
NO MORE CAVITIES
How Can I Get IMPLANON?
Is Heroin
Running
Your Life?
There is help.
If you are sexually active and do not want to get pregnant and interested in talking to your doctor about whether IMPLANON is the right form of birth control for
you, please call the Medical Clinic at 253-939-6648 and make an appointment for
an IMPLANON consult.
MIT Holiday Events Schedule
The dates below reflect the scheduled dates and locations for tribal events for 2014:
Tanya Clarke, RDH, Dr. Robert Osborne, Dr. Craig Brandon, Dr. Ann Mayeda
Wouldn’t it be great if children no longer had to
worry about getting cavities and had beautiful teeth?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if adults could quit worrying
about gum disease and having teeth pulled?
Welcome to the new dental age of preventive dentistry.
• Cavities are caused by an acid attack on the teeth each time that you eat or drink.
• The body removes the food and acid away by
rinsing these acids with saliva.
• Saliva contains minerals capable of rebuilding enamel (the hard outer wall of tooth layer).
• The acid attack can be neutralized unless a large amount of dental plaque is left on the tooth.
• A diet high in certain sugars causes acid attacks too.
• Then tooth decay occurs.
We can best help ourselves by preventing cavities
with good home care (flossing and brushing).
Routine professional dental care is very important
too.
We at the Muckleshoot Health and Wellness Dental Clinic would like to help you prevent cavities.
Please come and visit us soon.
“Your Suggestions Count”
The Muckleshoot Health & Wellness Center offers
“suggestion boxes” where guests can fill out forms to
share thoughts, comments or suggestions. The purpose of these forms is to help us improve the quality of
services offered to the community. These forms are not
“incident reports”, but rather confidential and private
opportunities to share your thoughts on what we are doing well or on ways we might improve.
The suggestion boxes are located in each reception
area and the main lobby of the building. The feedback
forms are located next to the boxes. The boxes are
checked at least twice a month by the Facilities Secretary
and then delivered directly and confidentially to the
appropriate department manager. Suggestions are then
discussed privately at Quality Improvement committee
meetings.
If possible, please provide contact information on
the suggestion form so the appropriate manager can
contact you to address your particular suggestion or
area of concern. Again, this would be a confidential and
private conversation.
We want to hear from you. Please take a moment to
stop by the Health & Wellness Center and fill out a suggestion form today. Your thoughts matter!
Thank you
Call
253-804-8752
10/24 Halloween Party (Friday) – Emerald Downs
11/11 Veterans Day Dinner (Tuesday) – Pentecostal
11/21 Thanksgiving Dinner (Friday) – Pentecostal
12/19 Tribal Christmas Party (Friday) – Pentecostal
Health & Wellness Center Program Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Pharmacy
Wellness Center
8-5 pm 8-6 pm
10 am-8 pm
8-5 pm 8-6 pm
10 am-8 pm
9-5 pm 9-6 pm 10 am-8 pm
8-5 pm
8-6 pm
10 am-8 pm
8-5 pm 8-6 pm
10 am-8 pm
—————————————10 am-2 pm
All Programs Closed
*Shuttle Service
9-9 pm
9-9 pm
9-9 pm
9-9 pm
9-9 pm
10-2 pm
*There is no Shuttle/Bus service from 11-12 pm M-F.
Program NamePhone No.Closed-Lunch
Main Number to HWC
(253) 939-6648
12:00-1:00
Behavioral Health
(253) 804-8752
Open
(Mental Health & Chemical Dep)
Family & Youth BH Services
(253) 333-3605
Open
CHS/Registration Office
(253) 939-6648
12:00-1:00
Community Health/CHRs
(253) 939-6648 12:00-1:00
Dental Clinic(253) 939-213112:00-1:00
Medical Clinic(253) 939-664812:00-1:00
Optical Clinic(253) 939-664812:00-1:00
Pharmacy
(253) 333-3618 Open
Recovery House
(253) 333-3629
Open
Shuttle/Bus Service
(253) 939-6648
11:00-12:00
Wellness Center
(253) 333-3616
Open
WIC Thurs Only 8-4:30
(253) 939-6648 12:00-1:00
Health & Wellness Center Program Closures for June - August 2014
Day
Friday
Thursday
Friday
Date
July 4th
August 7th
August 29th
Chi’Ma’iingan continued from page 4
Times Closed All Day
8-9 am
All Day
“In order to feel whole and lead a satisfying life, we need
to spend time and attention on understanding, developing
and integrating each aspect. All must work together to make
us a whole person. What happens to one aspect affects all
the other aspects. Since all four must work in harmony to
achieve wellness, each aspect needs our attention and care
to perform at its best.
The Spiritual You: requires inner calmness, openness
to creativity and trust with your inner knowing.”
The Emotional You: needs to give and receive for-
Reason for Closure
4th of July Holiday
Mo. All Staff Meeting
Employee Appreciation Day
giveness, love and compassion, needs to laugh and experience happiness.”
The Physical You: requires good nutrients, exercise
and adequate rest.”
The Mental You: needs self-supportive attitudes, positive thoughts and viewpoints, and a positive self-image.”
Health is defined as a Balance Among the Four Aspects
of Being,. Reaching a Balance in Life is an Ongoing Process.
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Religion
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
Pentecostal
Baptism
Jong Youn Park, Charlotte Williams, Pastor Kenny Williams, Seong Hwa Park
The Church of
Jesus Christ
of Latter Day
Saints
Services at 3:00 p.m.
every Sunday
In the Cougar Room
Kenny Williams, Pastor
SCHEDULE
Sunday
Tuesday
11:00 AM
Church Service
Wednesday
Thursday
6:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 PM Spanish (language) Church
Friday
7:00 PM
12:00 Noon Prayer Meeting
Bible Study
12:00 Noon
Support Group Meeting
Prayer Meeting
3rd Saturday 10:00 AM
Prayer Meeting
Photo
by
John Loftus
All Invited
Muckleshoot Pentecostal
Church
The recent funeral of Ralph “Pug” Elkins Jr. brought many Elkins family members here from both sides of the mountains.
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MEMORIAL DAY 2014
Photos
by
Kathy Crombie
“Muckleshoot Money
Skills for Life” class
The Muckleshoot Housing Authority is offering “Muckleshoot Money Skills for Life”
class. Please call Michelle Leverenz (253876-3386) or email Michelle.Leverenz@
Muckleshoot.nsn.us to sign up for the next
class.
The “Muckleshoot Money Skills for Life”
course consists of two half-day sessions,
from 8:30am to 1:30pm.
Some key points participants will cover are:
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How to budget monthly spending;
How to improve your credit score;
The wise approach to “big ticket items” of your financial life – cars and housing;
Why it’s important to begin planning for your future EARLY;
Investments and 401K;
Why the wisest way to invest turns out to be one of the easiest; and
What the REAL benefit of making sound financial decisions is. (Hint: it’s not about the money!).
If you wish to attend the two (2)half day
sessions please contact Michelle.
Free Estate Planning and Will
Drafting Service for
Muckleshoot Tribal Members
The Institute for Indian Estate Planning and
Probate at Seattle University School of Law, will be
assisting the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe starting June
2, 2014 to draft a new will OR change an existing
will that will comply with Tribal, State, and Federal
law. Holly Sprague, an intern with the Institute
working under the direction of Attorney Guadalupe
Ceballos, will be able to meet with Muckleshoot
tribal members up until August 1, 2014.
You need a will if:
• You are over 18
• You have, or may acquire, trust land, non-trust land, or personal property
• You have children or step-children under 18
• You want to leave property to someone who is not in your immediate, blood family
• You want to leave income from an interest to a non-Indian spouse.
• You want to stop further
fractionation of your land
If you die without a will, the American Indian
Probate Reform Act (AIPRA) will determine who
will receive your trust land, but with a will you have
many more options! If you are interested in learning more or having your will written, please contact
Holly Sprague.
All services are free to Muckleshoot Tribal
members and Muckleshoot Community members,
regardless of tribal enrollment or ownership of trust
land.
Holly Sprague
[email protected] or [email protected]
(253) 876 - 3170
CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICE (CHS)
NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
CHS OFFICE
(253) 939-6648
1. Notify CHS office before any non-emergent
services are rendered to determine patient eligibility, medical priority and to set aside funds for
payment. Pre –authorization is mandatory and
failure to comply is reason for denial of payment
for claim(s).
2. In true medical emergencies, notify the CHS
office within seventy two (72) hours of start of
services. Failure to comply is reason for denial
of payment of claim(s).
3. Prior notification does not guarantee CHS cay
pay for services, unless all other CHS requirements are met. There are some services CHS can
not cover.
ALTERNATE RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
Muckleshoot CHS is a residual resource and
not an entitlement program. In addition to CHS,
other resources for health care are available from
various state, and federal programs, as well as individual and group health insurance policies.
By federal law, CHS must ensure that all resources,
where and when applicable, are utilized before
CHS can assume financial responsibility for your
care.
This means that CHS will not be authorized if
you are eligible or would be eligible upon making an application for an alternate resource such
as: Medicare (over age 65 or disabled at any age),
Medicaid (medical coupons), crippled children or
have private insurance etc. Failure to comply with
a CHS office referral to an alternate resource will
terminate your CHS coverage. You are required to
use these benefits as your first source of payment
of your medical-related costs.
The CHS office is required, as per IHS Federal
Rules and Regulations, which requires all CHS
denials to patients be sent by certified mail to the
address on file.
Elders
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MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
NEWS FROM THE MUCKLESHOOT ELDERS CENTER
Happy Birthday to…
Diane Johnson – 6/1
Norma “Wassie” Eyle – 6/18
Shirley Taylor – 6/3
Laurel “Lola” Elkins – 6/19
Sharon LaClair – 6/3
Darlene Bailey – 6/19
Irene Barr – 6/3
Antonia Adame – 6/20
Ralph Pacheco – 6/7
Pamela Jackson – 6/22
Linda Starr – 6/7
Lorraine Moses – 6/22
Linda Ramos – 6/ 8
Leslie “Papa Bear” Nelson – 6/24
Alex “Bake” Baker – 6/8
Sallie Courville – 6/25
Stanley “Sut” Moses – 6/9
Wanita “Turtle” Courville – 6/26
Amil Starr – 6/10
Kathryn Daniels – 6/29
Mary Ann Charles – 6/10
Earl Moses Sr. – 6/29
Connie Courville – 6/10
Amy Purdy – 6/30
Yakima Elders Luncheon
Some of our Elders had traveled to Yakima for the Elders Luncheon on May 15th.
Cynthia Mendoza – 6/11
Virginia Cross – 6/14
Walter Pacheco – 6/14
Gracia Morrison – 6/15
Frederick Lane Jr. – 6/16
Pendleton Classes
We had Noree Plume teach some Pendleton vest classes May 21st and 23rd.
We will be having more Pendleton classes in the future. Look for flyers or sign-up sheets.
Weaving with Gail WhiteEagle
Gail came in to teach some day and evening classes for Elders. She will
be coming in to teach more classes at a later date. Look for flyers or
sign-up sheets.
Caregiver Kayla, Marlene Cross, and Andrew Simmons
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
JUNE 15, 2014
Basket Weaving
by
Kathy Crombie
Photo
by
Mardee Marquard
Photos
The Tribal Council honored Ramona Elkins upon her retirement from the casino.
Muckleshoot hires New gm
I knew we were going in the right
direction when I saw a well-respected elder
in the bingo hall section of the casino one
evening. She kind of flagged me down, and
I remembered seeing her at a feast. She was
a Lucero. So I said, “Hello Mrs. Lucero,
how are you doing?” And she replies,
“Fine,” and then she taps me on the arm
and says “I just want to thank you.” I said,
“Thank me, what for?” And she went on to
say, “With all the things that you’ve done at
the casino, you make us proud of who we
are again.”
That was in 1995. We’re in 2014. I still
remember that. That’s why I do what I do.
It has challenges. It has the concerns about
all the things that happen in the course of
Indian Country. I’ve had that discussion
with the Council, and they live it. They
have my utmost respect, because what they
do – literally every decision they make, or
a tribal judge, or tribal police – is always
the wrong one to some family, and half the
time, you’re related to them.
I don’t have that, but I still understand
the culture I’m in. And to that end, with all
the tribes I’ve worked with, I’ve built up a
pretty extensive gaming library, but I also
have a library of Native American tribes in
this country that I’ve worked with, because
I try to find three things about them: their
history, what’s their governmental structure
and how do they operate, but even more
important are the things about their culture
and their myths and legends, because that
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has a driving force in many Native American cultures – more than people realize. It
affects some more than others. Coushatta
didn’t have as much of that, but the Pueblos
are very much into symbolism, things that
we might use, such as certain hieroglyphic
type of things, and other images you cannot
use for specific reasons because of their
content.
So, it’s important to understand those
things, and what I tell people, particularly
those in the gaming industry who have never
worked in Indian country, when they call me
up and say, “What’s it like?” – I say, “Well
it’s no different than a board of directors.
You still have a board of directors. There’s
a Tribal Council. Yeah, there’s interpersonal relationships. But, at the end of the
day, they’re human beings. They will make
mistakes, but there will be many positives
as well. You’re there to run the business.
Stay out of the tribal politics, stay out of the
issues.”
I’m not here to do that, and that’s perfectly okay with Council – fully understood
at both ends. I’m here to run the business.
Now, you still have those challenges that
come on a daily basis. But, at the end of the
day, it’s being open – understanding what
the role is and communicating, – more than
anything else. Whether it be tribal member
or non-tribal member, we are here for the
success of this operation, which then in turn,
is the success of the tribe. That’s it. Beyond
that, let’s have fun and let’s make it happen.
Bane True Gourdine
Born: May 31, 2014
Weight: 11 lb. 3 oz.
Parents: Tammy James
and Stacey Gourdine
Sisters: Macy James and
Stazia Gourdine
Grandparents: Bonnie and
Pete Jerry
Bane True Gourdine
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MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
Per Capita Information
Hi Tribal Members,
I would like to take this opportunity to let you know of the deadlines for this
year’s Per Capita distribution.
2014 Per Capita Deadlines and Schedule
July 25, 2014
August 8, 2014
August 31, 2014
September 2, 2014
September 3, 2014
September 4, 2014
October 10, 2014
October 24, 2014
November 24, 2014
November 25, 2014
November 26, 2014
November 30, 2014
December 31, 2014
- Deadline for New Direct Deposits to be turned in to Tax Fund
- Deadline to stop taking Direct Deposit Changes/
Cancellations
- Enrollment Cut Off Date for November 2014
Per Capita
- Per Capita Distribution Cougar Room
- Per Capita Distribution Cougar Room
- Per Capita Distribution Finance Building
- Deadline for New Direct Deposits to be turned in to Tax Fund
- Deadline to stop taking Direct Deposit Changes/
Cancellations
- Per Capita Distribution To Be Determined (TBD)
- Per Capita Distribution TBD
- Per Capita Distribution – Half Day Distribution Only
in Finance
- Enrollment Cut Off Date for March 2015 Per Capita
- Deadline for New Direct Deposits to be turned in to Tax Fund
Some other important things to note:
• If you have direct deposit and your account is closed, you need to let me
know. If we submit your payment to your account and it is rejected, we have
to wait until the funds are returned to us before we can reissue you a check.
This process can sometimes take up to 5 days. In order to get your money in
a timely manner, come to Finance and fill out a Direct Deposit Cancellation
form.
• If you turn 13 or 18 during the current quarter, your direct deposit will
be cancelled. You will need to fill out a new form for your corresponding age
group.
• If you are unable to pick up your Per Capita check and would like someone else to do it for you, you MUST put the request in writing and it has to be
notarized. We have forms available in Finance.
• Please keep your address updated with Finance. When checks are not
picked up during normal distribution, they get mailed the next day to the last
address we had on file for you. Payment can be delayed if it goes to the wrong
address.
• If you or a family member is incarcerated during a Per Capita distribution, please let us know. We will hold your check until we receive something
directly from you at the jail to Finance, letting us know what you would like
done with your check.
If you have any questions about your Per Capita, please feel free to contact me at
253-876-3189 or via email [email protected].
Sincerely,
Heather Evans
Finance Specialist, Tax Fund
Keta Creek Trout Derbies
The fishing derbies at Keta Creek hatchery
are family oriented events for Tribal
Members and their families.
We serve breakfast, lunch, snacks and
plenty of fun and games for all.
Bait, tackle, ice, and fish bags are provided.
Fish cleaning facilities are available.
June 21 — Kids 12 and Under
August 16 — Family Derby
September 27 — Fall-Classic
Fishing prizes, Door Prizes, Contest prizes,
Pee Wee’s Pond, Etc.
Hours for all events 8:30—2pm
Call us with questions:
Gail Larsen (253) 876-3178 or
Dennis Moore ( 253) 876-3286
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
BUY NATIVE BY NATIVE
Tribal entrepreneur sets out to start a grassroots
movement for Native-owned businesses
By Matt Nagle
It’s no secret that there are numerous
Native American-owned businesses in the
South Sound, but exactly what these businesses do and how to find them is a secret
of sorts in that there is no one place to find
out about them. For those who wish to
shop at and do business with Native-owned
companies, where do customers go to find
them?
Local entrepreneur and Puyallup tribal
member William Manzanares is out to solve
this dilemma. Himself a successful small
business owner with much experience in
start-ups on the reservation, he became perplexed recently when attempting, in vain, to
find listings of local Native businesses.
“One day I went to make a purchase
then realized that I don’t know how to buy
Native products. I Googled it and didn’t
find anything,” he said, noting that there
is no “Angie’s List” for businesses owned
by tribal members. “There are chambers of
commerce for different cities, but there’s
no local Native chamber of commerce for
all Native businesses. We should keep our
money in our own community.”
To do something about it, William
Manzanares is launching a grassroots movement that he’s hoping will take hold among
area Native entrepreneurs and help build a
stronger business presence on the Puyallup
reservation and beyond, encompassing forprofits and non-profits alike.
“I like to promote entrepreneurship and
business ownership in our Tribe and I think
this is the best way to show everyone that
there are Native owned businesses and not
just smoke shops and gambling establishments. I want to get people to participate in
this. We can wait for someone else to do it
or we can just do it ourselves.
“It should be one quick Google search
so that you could find out in a minute which
businesses are Native owned,” William
Manzanares said.
Given that this type of grassroots
movement is unprecedented in the South
Sound, it will require the involvement of
business-owning tribal members to make it
work. Thus, the first task at hand is to get
a handle on just how many Native-owned
businesses there are locally and what each
business does.
“I need to know how many entrepreneurs there are in our Tribe who own their
own business or non-profit who’d be willing
to participate,” William Manzanares said.
Building a website for a Native business network that the public can access is
in the plans, as is creating a regular business page in the Puyallup Tribal News that
will feature business listings, interviews
with business owners, business profiles and
advice on how tribal members can launch
and run their own business. William Manzanares has lined up a few volunteers to
help him with this project, which includes
involving Chief Leschi Schools in order to
show the youth that they too can open their
own business one day if they so choose.
“I don’t know how far this can go, but
the sky’s the limit in my mind.”
Anyone who wants to get in on the
ground floor of this exciting project is
encouraged to contact William Manzanares
at (253) 405-5625 or e-mail William@
smokinwillys.com
ALBINO COHO. Dwayne Ross Jr. submitted
these Keta Creek Hatchery photos of an
albino coho and regular coho
JUNE 15, 2014
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Muckleshoot POLICE
Muckleshoot Police May Recap
Those subjects listed as “arrested” or “arrested via citation” means there is enough evidence for the police to prefer charges but have not been convicted.
05/01/14
1:45 PM 14-103180 40300 block AuburnEnumclaw RD SE Juvenile Runaway
A juvenile who was reported as a runaway on 04/25/14 was found
in Auburn by her parents.
05/14/14 12:23 PM 14-121176 39600 block 175 LN SE
Trespass
An adult male was trespassed from an elder’s residence at the
elder’s request.
05/02/14 11:10 AM 14-109605 17000 block SE 392 ST
Theft
An elder male had two Hankook, Dynapro MT, LT285/70R17 tires
stolen from his front yard.
05/14/14
3:19 PM 14-121337
Enumclaw RD SE Assault
05/02/14
9:07 PM 14-110216 Davis Site Auto Theft
An elder female got intoxicated at a bar and brought a group of
guys home with her. When the female woke the next day her car
and the guys were gone.
05/05/14
8:00 AM 14-112145 Sex Offender Registration
A current Level 2 sex offender registered as “homeless” which will
then consider them as a Level 3.
37400 block Auburn-
An adult female was beaten in the face by another adult female.
The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment. A case report was sent to the prosecutor’s office recommending the suspect
be charged with “Assault in the Second Degree.”
05/15/14
7:58 PM 14-122720 Auburn Way S/Dogwood
ST SE Driving While License Suspended
Mary Weed (37) was cited/arrested via citation for “Driving While
License Suspended in the Third Degree.”
05/05/14 10:15 AM 14-112157 39000 172 AV SE Theft
An adult male reported the theft of a saw from a work vehicle
compartment.
05/16/14
3:06 PM 14-118159 Muckleshoot Indian Reservation Driving While License Suspended
Francisco Pendroza Solis (32) was cited/arrested via citation for
“Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree.”
05/06/14 11:00 AM 14-113014 41400 block Auburn
Enumclaw RD Warrant arrests
John Brown (24) and Austina Kahama-Luke (20) were arrested on
warrants. Brown and Kahama-Luke were booked into the Regional
Justice Center (RJC) Jail on their warrants.
05/17/14
9:11 AM 14-124180 Cedar Village Auto
Theft
An adult female reported her silver 2001 Chevrolet Impala stolen
overnight from her driveway. The victim found her car in the
41300 block of 178 DR SE later in the morning.
05/06/14
7:50 AM 14-113071 15800 block 382 PL SE
Mental Complaint
An adult male made threats to harm himself and he was sent to the
Auburn Regional Medical Center for a mental health evaluation.
05/17/14
4:04 PM 14-124464 Davis Site Fight
A 19 year old male got into a physical fight with a juvenile. Both
subjects said the other started the fight. No charges are being filed.
A case report was written and being forwarded to the Housing
Authority for review and any administrative action they deem
necessary.
05/07/14
7:09 PM 14-114768 Dogwood ST/Auburn Way
S Warrant Arrest
Jordan Walker (22) was arrested on an Enumclaw misdemeanor
warrant for “Theft” which held a $50,000 bail. Enumclaw Jail
declined to book her due to a health issue. Walker was released at
the scene with a new court date.
05/09/14
8:40 PM 14-116962 37600 block AuburnEnumclaw RD SE Warrants Arrests
Jonnie Moses (33) was arrested on a King County misdemeanor
warrant for “Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree” and on an outside agency misdemeanor warrant for “Driving
While License Suspended in the Second Degree.” Jana Bellack
(37) was arrested on a King County misdemeanor warrant for
“Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree” and on
two outside agency misdemeanor warrants, one for “Driving While
License Suspended in the Third Degree” and one for “Domestic
Violence (DV) Reckless Endangerment.” Both Moses and Bellack
were booked into the King County Jail (KCJ) on their warrants.
05/10/14 11:32 AM 14-117474 Skopabsh Village Warrant Arrest
Patricia Rincon (29) was arrested on a King County misdemeanor
warrant for “Theft in the Third Degree” with a $1,500 bail. Rincon
was booked into the KCJ on the warrant.
05/10/14
6:23 PM 14-117752 41500 block AuburnEnumclaw RD SE Warrant Arrest
Francis Daniels Jr. (30) was arrested on a Bonney Lake misdemeanor warrant for “Driving While License Suspended/Revoked
in the First Degree” with a $1,000 bail. Daniels was driven to the
Buckley Weigh Station where he was turned over to a Bonney
Lake officer for booking. Daniels was also issued a citation for
“Driving While License Suspended/Revoked in the First Degree.
05/11/14
6:46 PM 14-118594 SE 388 ST/Auburn-Enumclaw RD SE Warrants Arrest
Lawrence Jerry (28) was arrested on a King County felony warrant
for a “Controlled Substance (Drug)” violation with a $5,000 bail.
Jerry was also arrested on a King County misdemeanor warrant for
“DV Assault in the Fourth Degree” with a $15,000 bail. Jerry was
booked into the KCJ on the warrants.
05/12/14 10:28 AM 14-119118 17600 block SE 408 ST
Auto Theft/Arrest
An adult male had his Chevrolet Tahoe stolen from his driveway
overnight. At about 11:30 PM an adult male was arrested after he
got out of the driver’s seat of the Tahoe in Skopabsh Village. The
male was booked into the KCJ for investigation of “Possession of
a Stolen Motor Vehicle.”
05/14/14
6:54 AM 14-120911 39600 block 175 LN SE
Theft from Vehicle
About $20.00 in coins were taken from an elder’s vehicle.
05/19/14
4:00 PM 14-126282 39300 block AuburnEnumclaw RD SE Fraud
A company ordered a $9,600 generator in mid March that has not
been delivered and the victim cannot get a refund of their money
or a reasonable explanation of why the generator has not been
delivered or their money refunded. Muckleshoot Police are investigating the matter as a possible fraud.
05/19/14 10:53 PM 14-126690 41600 block AuburnEnumclaw RD SE Driving While License Suspended
Amanda Fry (32) was cited/arrested via citation for “Driving
While License Suspended in the Third Degree.”
05/20/14 10:34 AM 14-127009 39200 block 164 AV SE
Theft from Vehicle +$250
An adult female reported she left her vehicle windows cracked a
little for ventilation and while she was napping for about 1.5 hours,
came back out to her vehicle and found multiple items removed.
05/20/14
3:23 PM 14-127282 41400 block AuburnEnumclaw RD SE Residential Burglary-Forced
Jack Jackson (32) was arrest for Residential Burglary-Forced
entry when he kicked in a rear slider door and took items from the
residence. Jackson and a female were found leaving the residence
and both were taken into custody. Kayla Cravens (25) was arrested
on multiple warrants. More charges are pending as the investigation continues.
05/22/14
1:30 PM 14-129291 Skopabsh Village Fight
Disturbance
A juvenile and a young adult female got into a mutual physical
fight when the juvenile accused the other female of stealing from
her grandmother. A case report was written for documentation
purposes.
05/23/14
8:00 AM 14-130221 Muckleshoot Indian Reservation Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
An investigation was opened for “Failure to Register as a Sex
Offender” on an adult female sex offender that was convicted in
another state.
05/23/14
9:10 AM 14-130215 SE 388 ST/160 DR SE
Blocking Vehicle
A red 2000 Mazda MPV was impounded as it had been partially
blocking the roadway for five days without being moved and the
owner could not be contacted.
05/23/14
3:38 PM 14-130548 Skopabsh Village Theft
Julie Moses (38) was cited for stealing a Samsung cell phone from
an elder female. The elder needs the phone to make medical appointments.
05/23/14
6:30 PM 14-130798 Skopabsh Village Disturbance
An adult male reported that a juvenile and their father were harassing and threatening him. The juvenile and their father said that
the adult male was harassing them. A case report was written for
documentation purposes.
05/24/14 11:40 AM 14-131410 Dogwood ST/Auburn
WAY S Recovered Stolen License Plate
A deputy stopped a car who’s license plates showed as not being a
current record and replaced with new ones. The driver/owner had
the new plates but one was listed as stolen when the vehicle was
stolen and later recovered by Tacoma Police. The deputy had the
plate taken out of the system as not being stolen as the owner had
both plates.
05/26/14 12:50 PM 14-133214 Davis Site Family
Disturbance
There was a disturbance between an adult brother and sister and
their mother. The sister claimed the brother assaulted her. After
interviewing all three subjects and a juvenile on scene it was determined that no crime was committed. A case report was written and
sent to the prosecutor’s office for review.
05/26/14
5:58 PM
Muckleshoot Indian Reservation
Narcotics Activity Report
Detectives are investigating reported drug dealing on the reservation. Details are being kept confidential due to the ongoing
investigation
05/26/14
7:11 PM 14-133441 38900 block AuburnEnumclaw RD SE Theft
An elder female reported the theft of a small Coach coin purse
from her bedroom that contained jewelry and $5 in cash.
05/28/14 10:45 AM 14-135058 Muckleshoot Tribal
School Mental Complaint
A juvenile student made comments in school about “shooting
people.” The student was interviewed by the school deputy ant
their principal, the student said they were talking about video
games. The student was taken to Behavioral Health and evaluated.
The student was cleared by Behavioral Health to return to school
the next day.
05/29/14
1:53 AM 14-135870 Skopabsh Village Burglary
Kelly Kinggeorge (28) got into a house and into bed with a young
adult female, neither the female nor the other adult male resident
knew Kinggeorge. Kinggeorge fought with deputies when they
were taking him into custody. The suspect was booked into the
King County Jail for “Criminal Trespass in the First Degree” and
“Resisting Arrest.”
05/30/14 10:45 AM 14-137119 5400 block Auburn Way S
Driving While License Suspended
An adult male was stopped for driving on a suspended driver’s
license. Since the car was blocking a private driveway, there was
no licensed person to drive the vehicle away and the driver was
suspended the car was impounded.
05/30/14 12:00 AM 14-137179 14700 block SE 368 PL
Found Property
An adult male found a cell phone in the middle of the street in the
14700 block of SE 368 PL and turned it in to a deputy.
05/30/14
8:31 PM 14-137680 17600 block AuburnEnumclaw RD SE Warrant Arrest
Theo Loggins (24) was arrested on a no bail Department of Corrections (DOC) warrant for “Escape.” Loggins was booked into the
Enumclaw Jail.
05/31/14
8:50 AM 14-138079 38000 block AuburnEnumclaw RD SE Warrant Arrest
Rodney Hopper (18) was arrested on an Oregon felony warrant for
“Indecent Exposure (to Minors and Adults) – Indecent Exposure
and Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle.” Hopper was booked
King County Jail.
Notices
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
JUNE 15, 2014
804-
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN
CASINO
You can now apply for jobs
ON-LINE
Visit www.muckleshootcasino.com and click
on “Career Opportunities” to view current job
openings then complete your employment application. This on-line application can be completed 24 hours a day from the convenience of
your home computer and/or at the Muckleshoot
Indian Casino’s Human Resources Office.
Keta Creek Trout Derby – Kids 12
& Under, Keta Creek Hatchery,
8:30 am - 2pm. Info: Gail Larsen
(253) 876-3178 or Dennis Moore
(253) 876-3286
June 27
July 18-20
Muckleshoot Tribe First Salmon
Ceremony & Dinner, 3PM, Tribal
School Gym
Muckleshoot Sobriety Pow Wow,
“Natives on a Wellness Path”,
Muckleshoot Pow Wow Grounds
National Night Out 2014, 4:30 7:30PM, Muckleshoot Pow Wow
Grounds
Keta Creek Family Derby at Keta
Creek Hatchery, 8:30 am - 2pm.
Info: Gail Larsen (253) 876-3178
or Dennis Moore ( 253) 876-3286
August 22-24
Skopabsh Pow Wow, Muckleshoot Pow Wow Grounds
August 23
Moses Family Reunion at Pentecostal Church. Info: Bev Moses at
253-205-7566
September 27
Keta Creek Fall Classic at Keta
Creek Hatchery, 8:30 am - 2pm.
Info: Gail Larsen (253) 876-3178
or Dennis Moore ( 253) 876-3286
MIT Holiday
Events Schedule
The dates below reflect the scheduled dates and locations for tribal events for 2014:
10/24
11/11
11/21
12/19
Halloween Party (Friday) – Emerald Downs
Veterans Day Dinner (Tuesday) – Pentecostal
Thanksgiving Dinner (Friday) – Pentecostal
Tribal Christmas Party (Friday) – Pentecostal
IMPORTANT HUNTING DATES
485 and Cedar River Drawings
JULY 29TH 2014
SIGN IN BY 6PM
@ THE PSB COUGAR ROOM
GOAT/SHEEP DRAWINGS
JULY 31ST 2014
@ PSB COUGAR ROOM
SIGN IN BY 6PM
RELIGIOUS CONTACTS
Please feel free to suggest additions
Check us out
June 21
August 16
Every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. please join the Tacoma Kateri Circle and Father Pat
Twohy, S.J. in celebrating the Catholic Mass. Native American Catholics are encouraged to celebrate the sacraments whether you are a regular parishioner or have
not been to mass in months or years. Every first Sunday at 12:45 p.m. we have our
Kateri Circle meeting, we are seeking new members. After the mass we will have
a delicious potluck.
St. Leo’s is located at 710 South 13th Tacoma, WA 98409.
Our website is www.katericircle.com
• Meeting notices.
• Allotment updates.
• Where abouts unknown list.
Muckleshoot Veterans Pow Wow,
Muckleshoot Pow Wow Grounds
Human Resources Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 9am to 6pm
Thursday 9am to 9pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
HR Phone Number 253-929-5128
Also see our opening on-line at
www.muckleshoot.nsn.us
This is an easy way to stay up to date.
June 20-22
August 5
The Muckleshoot Tribal Administration is looking to hire
Tribal members to fill its new openings. Please visit us in
the Tribal Administration Human Resources Department
to see if we have any openings that you might be
interested in.
is now on
EVENTS
CALENDAR
All you need is an e-mail address to set up your
on-line application. If you do not have an e-mail
address call
Come work for Your Tribe
and make a difference!!!
Muckleshoot Realty
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Muckleshoot Indian Shaker Church
Dennis Anderson Sr., Minister
Sandy Heddrick, Assistant Minister
Carl “Bud” Moses, 1st Elder
Lee Stafford, 2nd Elder
Gerald Moses Sr., 3rd Elder
Teri Starr, Secretary/Treasurer
Ben Sweet, Traveling Missionary
Muckleshoot Pentecostal Church
Rev. Kenny Williams, Pastor
Sweat Lodge
Doug Moses, 425-301-60811
October 24
Muckleshoot Halloween Party,
Emerald Downs
November 11
Veterans Day Dinner, Muckleshoot Pentecostal Church
November 21
Thanksgiving Dinner, Muckleshoot Pentecostal Church
December 19
Tribal Christmas Party, Muckleshoot Pentecostal Church
SUBMIT YOUR ITEMS FOR
THE EVENTS CALENDAR!!
[email protected]
Family
P20 JUNE 15, 2014
MUCKLESHOOT MONTHLY
To Our Baby Girl:
You may not be able to read this, but one day
you will and you will know that to us you are the
smartest, most adventurous, most independent,
so small, adorable and wise child ever! We love
everything about you, including your tantrums!
You are the best thing to have happened and we
are so sad yet joyful to watch you grow! It’s been
a blessing to have you in our lives...
Happy 2nd Birthday Kadence !!
FIRST SALMON!
LJ LaClair’s 1st Salmon!! He caught this bright big fish on 05/31/14 on the
Columbia. He was fishing with his dad, Leo Laclair, Donnie Jerry and Donald Jerry
Jr. Way to go LJ!!!
Happy 5th birthday
Natalia!
Love mom, dad and Keanu
Happy Father’s Day, June 15th
Earl Dean Moses Sr. & Earl Dean
Moses Jr.
Love Always, Mom – Denise
Also, Happy Birthday to
Earl Dean Moses Sr.
July 29, 2014
From Denise & Kids Earl Jr., Alex,
Eddie, Thelma,Anna & Lillian
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Happy Birthday In Heaven
Auntie Nancy Marie Lobehan
June 14, 2014
JUNE 2014
B I G BIRTHDAY WISHES
STACEY GOURDINE 6/6
UNCLE DEEJ 6/14
BIG KATE 6/13
JB 6/25
SEAN- N- JAMES 6/8
COUSIN SID 6/12
LOVE TAM, MACY & STASIA
to Nakai Moses (grandson),
Sonny Jerry (nephew), and
Grace Iverson (daughter)
Ramona and Johnny Elkins