Q uol - the Lummi Nation!
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Q uol - the Lummi Nation!
Squol Q u o l June 2013 Section 2 D – DAY, JUNE 6 , 1944 TH Sergeant Jim Adams 29th Division US Army World War II Private First Class Anthony “Dudley” Jefferson 299th Combat Engineers US Army World War II “The largest air, land, and sea June 6th 1944, World War II, The 299th Engineer Combat tidal range of the beach from vicinoperation undertaken before or since Normandy France. 5 Lummi men Battalion’s mission was to clear ity of Vierville-sur-Mer to Coleville. June 6, 1944.” the beach of obstacles within the (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 2) Master Sergeant James Alexander Company B, 19th Armored Infantry Battalion US Army World War II and Korean War “A Warrior’s Warrior.” Jim Alexander was a radio operator with a cannon company, radioing fire missions in support of ground troops Staff Sergeant William Alexander Company B 9th Infantry US Army World War II Bill Alexander returned to Norand against enemy positions. On mandy on the 50th Anniversary D – Day his unit was attached to the of D – Day in 1994. “My reason to 4th Infantry Division which made return here on this day was to pay my respects and honor all the men (Continued on page 2) who were buried here (9,386). I was in command of a platoon of men in Co. B 9th Infantry. Some of them are buried here.” The American cemetery is located on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel. Bill was awarded the Bronze Star twice. D-Day, June 6, 1944 Staff Sergeant Earl M. Thomas 390th Bomb Group (H) US Army Air Corps World War II Earl is one of five Brothers that served in the Military during World War II, (Jack & Donald-Army, Joseph & Andrew - Navy). Earl attended Aircraft Mechanics School in Amarillo, Texas, and Aerial Gunnery Training in Las Vegas, Nevada. He flew in B-17’s as an Aerial Gunner. During the Normandy invasion Earl was in a B – 17 receiving the Air Medal for this campaign. June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foothold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high -more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded -- but more than 100,000 soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler. “ To P r e s e r v e , P r o m o t e , a n d P r o t e c t o u r S c h e L a n g e n ” Squol Quol Community Updates (Jim Adams continued from page 1) participated in D – Day what was the beginning of the liberation of Europe, four in the Army and one in the Army Air Corps (what is now the Air Force). Jimmy Adams, Anthony “Dudley” Jefferson, Jim and Bill Alexander were on the ground this day, and Earl Thomas whom served with a B – 17 squadron was in the air this day sadly they are no longer with us, proudly there experiences have been documented, never forget these gentlemen, and the heroic effort by all that participated in this operation. Served in the US Army 29th Division. From the beginning everything went wrong at Omaha. Special “DD” tanks (amphibious Sherman tanks fitted with flotation screens) that were supposed to support the 29th division sank in the choppy waters of the Channel. Only 2 of the 29 launched made it to the beach. Jim carried a B.A.R. (Browning Automatic Rifle) during his time in the Army. “When the doors of his landing craft opened he hit the beach and fired into the hills.” The fighting, the death, the noise lasted into the night, “It seemed to last forever.” “Half the people were dead,” Jim recalls, “heads gone, arms gone. I saw a guy carrying his arm up the bluff. He didn’t want to lose it.” “The next day I was wounded when an artillery shell exploded, shrapnel went through my helmet and into my head. There was blood all down my face, I was wondering if I lost my eye. A priest actually gave me my last rights.” (Anthony “Dudley” Jefferson continued from page 1) Each Demolition team was loaded in an LCM, (landing craft) these landing craft carried a ton of explosives and accessories, all of which were hand carried. Anthony was a demolitionist; he carried eight sticks of C2 explosives strapped to his back and his front. “On the way into the beach these boats were loaded with explosives, when one would get hit they would explode and the one next to it would explode too.” “Most of the men in my unit were killed by gunfire; some were blown up when bullets struck the explosives strapped to our bodies.” Anthony received his Purple Heart for taking a bullet through the back of his hand during D – Day. (James Alexander continued from page 1) the first assault on Utah Beach in Normandy. Jim mad a career of the Army serving 30+ years. He is the highest decorated Lummi Veteran receiving Three Silver Stars (Nations third highest award). Lummi Nation School Summer School 2013 July 8th – August 8th Lummi nation Plans for summer school are in the works! 2 Get ready for a summer packed full with fun and enriching activities! Culture ~Fantastic Tales ~ Awesome Arts Eco-tastic Adventures ~ Healthy Living Super Scientists *Registration Packets will be available May 10th * SQUOL Students trainees complete GED certificates QUOL Community Updates Happy Lummi Housing YouthBuild, would like to congratulate the following student trainees, on the completion of their GED Certificates in Spring 2013: 1. Fanicia Gonzalez 2. Tricia Nevins 3. Nygel Brown-Jensen (Cohort 3 Alumnus) We would also like to recognize Nickiala Harwood for the completion of her High School Diploma through Independence High School! Great work all of you! J Zaynab Rustam-‘Ali, GED Instructor Xwlemi’ Chosen Class 9:00 – 9:30 ~ Monday thru Friday Conference Room N. Wing Second Floor This class is open to anyone and everyone. Feel free to come in and participate. Newi’leng si’iam (Come in my friends) Shy’aus’teno Virginia Cagey Ginny LIBC Cultural Department Sche’lang’en Transcriptionist Ph: 360-312-2260 Ext: 2260 AIHEC CEO to speak at NWIC graduation, June 14 Submitted by NWIC 2 0 13 American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) CEO and President Carrie Bill will be the keynote speaker at Northwest Indian College’s 2013 commencement ceremony at 5 p.m. June 14 at the Wex’liem Community Building (2100 Lummi View Drive, Bellingham). In addition to serving as AIHEC CEO and president, Bill – an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and Arizona attorney – has also served as the first Executive Di- rector of the White House Initiative of Tribal Colleges and Universities. Under Bill’s leadership, tribal colleges have made significant gains, including: the largest funding increases ever received by tribal colleges in annual federal appropriations; first visit by a U.S. president to a Tribal College; establishment and funding of new education and infrastructure programs in several federal departments and agencies; and more. The graduation ceremony is open to the community and will include a celebratory meal. 3 Squol Quol Community Updates Lummi nation Jr. Softball ~ May 20th 4 SQUOL 2 0 13 QUOL 5 Squol Quol Education Lummi Nation School Art walk For the past three years, Lummi Nation School students have been honored to participate in the Bellingham Children’s Artwalk, a city-wide exhibition of student artwork displayed in many area businesses. This project is sponsored by Allied Arts of Bellingham to encourage students to express themselves in various art media. Many schools participate in this display of creativity. Lum- mi Nation students’ art is displayed in Woods Coffee (Prospect St. ) in downtown Bellingham throughout the month of May. As a part of this yearly celebration of art each spring, the Lummi Nation School students who participate, go on a field trip to see the art work and connect to specific people in the art world. This year, we were privileged to visit Jeff Aspnes, a gifted local pho- tographer who is displaying his striking photographs at the Blue Horse Gallery. Jeff spent a great deal of time teaching our students about photographic techniques and learning to appreciate their own creativity. He encouraged all of the students to follow their own individual interests and to strive for excellence in what they choose to do. He shared many “tricks of the trade” regarding setting up and shooting photos to get beautiful effects. All of the students really enjoyed meeting with Jeff in the three sessions he held for the group. Another kind patron of the arts was Brend from Allied Arts. She welcomed the students into the gallery and shared information about many teaching artists who display their work there. She was very willing to answer all of the students’ questions and en- couraged them to continue to be creative through art. She also gave out animal crackers, yum! The field trip concluded at Cornwall Park with pizza and time to relax before boarding the school bus for the trip back to Lummi Nation School. The students’ behavior was exemplary and they represented their school and the Lummi Nation with pride. 6th grade students in Mrs. Campbells class report Field trip fun Lummi nation Elijah Wilson, 6th grade: When we went to the Childrens’ Art Walk, everyone got to see all of the wonderful art. When we went to Jeff’s picture gallery, we got to see all of his cool pictures. We were like, “Dang, this guy is good!” Then he told us that he took a picture of a bush and he made it look like a really huge tree. In the photo, beyond the tree, Jeff had a background of Seattle. I really thought the bush was a regular tree! 6 It was very cool. I liked it the rain with my friends. very much. Tristian Revey: I like What I liked about the that we went to the Blue field trip Horse Gallery. I think the photos Jeff took of the river Johnny Washington, was cool. And the photos 6th grade: What I liked of the ice berg in the winabout the field trip was ter. And the walk to Allied getting to meet Ms. Jones’s Arts. brother-in-law, Jeff , for the first time. I liked how I like that Blue Horse Jeff made a little bush look Gallery then Jeff took pholike a big tree. I liked all the tos of us. I like that we saw pictures that he took. I also other people’s art. By Derliked the other kids’ art. I rick Garcia liked going to the Cornwall Angelina Estes want to Park because I got to take a thank Jeff because: I liked nature shower standing in how you showed your feel- ings in the art and that Jeff took your time to get the perfect picture. How you took time outta your own work time to show our 3rd, 4th, and 6th graders your art work. How you used the ghost effect on your photos that you took of us. The way each picture had a story to go with it. This trip is something that is worth doing again. SQUOL “I learned how to make stars look like they are moving by taking a photograph.” Harmony DeVaney “Now I know how to make somebody look like a ghost if they zoom in and out while they move.” James Revey “Sometimes people inspire you to do something, that their parents inspired them to do. I’m inspired to do art.” Mariah Jefferson “I liked seeing the art. I liked seeing my art published at Woods Coffee.” Tamera Jefferson “Art is important because you get to express your feelings in different ways. Like when you draw something it can show how you are feeling.” James Revey “I liked how Jeff made the blue sky look purple.” Harmony DeVaney “I liked it when Jeff made the little bush look like a huge tree.” Daniel Johnson “I liked seeing our art hung up in Woods Coffee. It made me feel good inside. My mom went to go see it too.” Aiyona Morris QUOL Ms. Dewey’s 4th graders want you to know: Education The third grade students in Ms. Jones’ class had this to say about this field trip: “I loved it when Jeff made water look like fog. He exposed the photograph for a long time.” Harmony DeVaney Kelsie G.: I really liked Jeff because he was very nice to every one of us. I liked the 3D flowers and the waterfall picture. I liked when Jeff turned Tristin “I like how he changed into a ghost. the perspective of a rock and sand to looking like Jermaine F.: Seeing my ice.” Harmony DeVaney art at Wood’s Coffee made me feel proud of myself. “I like how Woods CofI liked meeting Jeff and I fee hung up our pictures liked the art and the wolf. because if a bunch of people looked at it they might Aubree J.: The field be inspired by them. It re- trip was awesome and fun. ally makes me feel good.” Jeff took pictures of us and James Revey made us look like ghosts. I hope we get to go again. “I like how Woods Coffee published our pictures Caleb T.: Our field trip in their coffee shop so peo- was special because we ple can see how hard we got to see our own art and worked on our art.” Mariah other art. Jefferson Desmond B.: One of “I liked how at the art the best days to be happy. walk there were all differ- I liked meeting Jeff because ent grades and all different he took our picture. I liked schools. I liked how Sun- the wolf and salmon the nyland took pictures and best. cut out their faces. They Cutrina S.: My favorite were all cool.” Harmony photograph of Jeff’s is the DeVaney red tulips because I like “Some of the art walk red. I was proud when I art were really cool. Like saw my art at Woods. the jellyfish, that really Desean J.: One of the looked like a jellyfish. They best days because I liked made it with pencil and meeting Jeff. My favorite colored pencils.” Daniel pictures of his were the Johnson Seattle picture and the waterfall. I love that all the people at Woods were sitting by my art work. I like the wolf at Wood’s Coffee. the art is so beautiful and it brings out the colors. It makes me feel happy and good. I love all the art and it is so colorful I wish I that I had it. I loved the one that was with the lily pad. It was Joseph T.: It was excitbeautiful. ing to see my art work. I like the Seattle picture. It Jeremy S.: I learned was fun playing kickball. that you can make people look like a ghost on camera. Talycia T.: I love the art I liked that I saw my art. and I am glad that I met Jeff. My favorite picture of Kamya J.: It was fun Jeff’s is the waterfall. I’m because I got to meet Jeff, glad I saw my art at Wood’s and I learned. I really Coffee. liked it and was happy to go on the trip. Collin M.: Our field trip was special because Alysia C.: I loved the art we went to Wood’s Cof- walk! It was great to look at fee downtown Bellingham other art work. Just really, and looked at our art. We really grateful! I learned walked around looking at that you can sit on the floor other kids art from differ- and take a picture with your ent schools. We got to take camera. pictures of other pictures Desiree S.: It made me and I was happy. feel happy. I liked the muTaniya P.: I saw my ral, the waterfall and the art at Wood’s Coffee. My drum. Art brings out the favorite picture is the wa- color. terfall. Patrick S.: My favorite Julius G.: People was photo was the truck stuck sitting by our artwork. We in the water. I liked going went to Wood’s Coffee to into Wood’s Coffee. look at the pictures. It was Dominic W.: I liked the really fun and we got to play microphone at the park kickball in the rain. I was playground. Playing at the proud of myself. playground was fun. Raeshaun L.: On our And finally our wonfield trip I saw nice artderful Para Ashley B. says, work. When Jeff let us look around I liked the picture of “I liked how the students Seattle. Jeff had to sit and from Lummi Nation School wait for 3 hours for some had their artwork hung up of his photos. He made us in the Bellingham Wood’s look like ghosts. It made Coffee. Thanks Ms. Jones (and other teachers) for me feel proud. bringing us on the art Haily Jo W.: Our field walk.” trip was special because 2 0 13 Nina W.: People were sitting by my art work at Wood’s Coffee, and it made me feel proud. Jeff made us look like a ghost. Jeff had to sit still and wait for 3 hours for some of his photos. My favorite photo that Jeff took was the one with the fog and the river. It made me feel proud of myself to think I can do that when I get older. 7 Squol Quol Education New NWIC building dedicated to tribal environmental research The Salish Sea Research Center will be fully operational by July 1 Submitted by NWIC This summer, Northwest Indian College (NWIC) will open a new $2.2 million building on its main Lummi Reservation campus that will take science research capabilities at the college to new heights. With the new building, students and faculty will be able to conduct environmental research that supports healthy, clean, and vibrant environments that sustain tribal people. The new 4,200-squarefoot building was aptly named the Salish Sea Research Center. The Salish Sea has sustained tribes along its coast for centuries, and now research at NWIC will help support the health of the Salish Sea’s waters and shorelines. “While the name of the center contains ‘Salish Sea,’ we are by no means exclusively marine focused. We are also laying the groundwork for an outdoor teaching and research program for native plants on campus,” said Dr. Marco Hatch, Associate Director of the National Indian Center for Marine Environmental Research and Education (NICMERE), which is located on NWIC’s campus. Lummi nation The facility will support research in all programs of study – particularly the college’s Bachelor of Science 8 in Native Environmental Science program. It increases opportunities for hands-on research giving students the experience needed to succeed in the workplace and in graduate school. It also helps foster partnerships with federal, state and tribal organizations. “The Salish Sea Research Center provides our students the opportunity to work with faculty to engage in research projects and develop their science and technical skills,” NWIC President Justin Guillory said. “Of course, the building itself is great, but the learning that will occur inside the building is where our mission as a tribal college comes alive. New buildings help us build more students.” Research already planned for the facility includes an examination of Bellingham Bay nutrient and oxygen dynamics, which is going on its seventh field season this year – that project is being done in partnership with Western Washington University and Washington State University’s Whatcom County Extension. Also, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and Lummi Natural Resources, NWIC researchers have begun a project examining the dy- ter we ask what lessons can namics of red tides. be learned about how they promoted sustainability, “Because of the in- about how they interacted creased capacity of this with this place in a respectcenter, we are able to work ful manner,” Hatch said. with Northwest Fisheries “One example of this work Science Center and Friday is the partnership with Harbor Laboratories to the Heiltsuk First Nation study the relationship be- looking at the ecological tween the loss of eelgrass impacts of a traditional and increased harmful al- form of aquaculture called gal blooms,” Hatch said. clam gardens.” “The center has already resulted in a leading exThe Salish Sea Research pert in eelgrass planning Center was funded by a gento come to the college and erous grant from the Naspend a quarter here co- tional Science Foundation teaching a course on eel- and by NWIC’s $44 million grass and working with the capital campaign. The camstudents.” paign has led to significant growth at NWIC in recent The building includes years. Since it began in five main laboratories a 2005, eight new buildings biology room, a wet lab, a have been constructed on live lab, an ecology room, the college’s main campus and an analytical chemistry alone and two more buildroom. ings will open within a year “We also have a dedi- as a result of campaign cated room for microscopes contributions. All of that to sort samples and count physical growth supports phytoplankton,” Hatch the college’s evolution as said. “And I know everyone a bachelor degree granting is excited about the mud institution. room, so now we don’t have “I want to acknowledge to drag the muck and mire the Kwina Family for profrom the intertidal through viding the land to grow the our offices.” NWIC campus,” President In addition to environmental research, another focus of the center’s research will be on the history of human interaction with Salish Sea lands and waters. “People have always been here, and in this cen- essary equipment – by July 1, according to Hatch. In addition to projects already underway at the facility, the following research is planned for the building: Eelgrass student research: project partners are Friday Harbor Laboratory, University of Washington, and Washington State University Extension San Juan County Eelgrass and reduced harmful algal blooms: project partners are Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Friday Harbor Laboratory, University of Washington, and Washington State University Extension San Juan County NOAA / ESP remote harmful algal bloom monitoring: partners are Lummi Natural Resources, and Northwest Fishery Science Center Olympia Oyster larval study: project partners are Samish Indian Nation, University of Washington-Tacoma, Puget Sound Restoration Fund, and the Guillory said. “This new Washington Department of building would not be pos- Fish and Wildlife sible without the land to Telling the Story of the build upon.” Land, Revitalizing TradiA grand opening was tional Plant Knowledge and held for the Salish Sea Re- Harvest with a View toward search Center April 30 and Sustainability: project partthe facility should be fully ner is Washington State operational – with all nec- University Extension. SQUOL QUOL Education Lummi Food Sovereignty gets a big boost The Northwest Indian College project was awarded a $65,000 grant by ConAgra Foods Foundation Submitted by NWIC Food sovereignty is a topic that is being discussed more and more in Indian Country these days – we can’t be sovereign if we can’t control our food sources. That idea has prompted Northwest Indian College’s (NWIC) Cooperative Extension Department to implement food sovereignty programs at two of its reservation sites: Muckleshoot and Lummi. The Muckleshoot project was the first of the two to launch about four years ago. From the get go, the program was popular in the Muckleshoot community and received national attention from other tribes, donor organizations and the media. Last year, motivated by the success of the Muckleshoot project and requests from the Lummi community, NWIC launched the Lummi Food Sovereignty Project. Now this younger project is beginning to see its share of support. Most recently, that support came in the form of a generous $65,000 grant from The ConAgra Foods Foundation. the Lummi Nation Service Organization to form a NWIC is one of 12 non- Lummi Food Sovereignty profit organizations in eight working team. states across the nation selected to receive a 2013 “We can use all of these Community Impact Grant resources to support the from The ConAgra Foods desire of the Lummi peoFoundation. Grantees are ple to get back the health selected from areas with and healthy lifestyle they the greatest number of chil- enjoyed before European dren at risk of experiencing contact,” Given-Seymour hunger as determined by said. Feeding America’s study The Lummi Food Sov“Map the Meal Gap: Child ereignty Project evolved Food Insecurity Estimates,” out of the four-year reand/or where 100 or more search project, the Lummi ConAgra Foods employees Traditional Food Project, reside. which tested a culturally“A grant of this size based approach to wellness allows us to move forward that emphasized lifestyle with this project,” said Su- changes based on increased san Given-Seymour, direc- consumption of traditional tor of NWIC’s Cooperative and healthy foods and reExtension Department. lated educational program“With The ConAgra Foods ming. Vanessa Cooper, Foundation’s support, we Traditional Plants program will expand the project to coordinator at NWIC, has meet the Lummi commu- headed the project since nity demand for a project it kicked off. She said the that serves the entire com- program’s success, just munity, including youth, like its roots, is community elders, schools, healthcare driven. programs, and more.” “I love to watch the The ConAgra Foods ripple effect of the work Foundation funds allow that we do,” Cooper said. NWIC to pool resources of “When one person is impeople, facilities, and cur- pacted, they tell others, ricula with the resources their friends and family of the Lummi Commod- members. Word of mouth ity Foods Program and is powerful and our pro- gram has grown based on the experiences that families are sharing with others. It paints a very clear picture of the need for this kind of programming and the hunger that people have for it.” The ConAgra Foods Foundation grant will support activities that promote healthy, traditionally-based food behaviors that produce the following outcomes and activities: • Teaching and supporting cooks in commercial kitchens (schools, elder centers, etc.) to prepare healthier meals • More community educators will work in a variety of venues • Giving the entire community increased information about the availability and use of traditional foods in healthy meal preparation • Commercial kitchens will implement policies promoting healthier foods • T h e c o m m u n i t y will ultimately experience improved health and wellness “We are very grateful to The ConAgra Foods Foundation for giving us this support and we look forward to getting to know some of the ConAgra Foods employees through their on-site volunteerism,” Given-Seymour said. Now in its fourth year, The ConAgra Foods Foundation has invested more than $2 million in Community Impact Grants programming – including enrollment in governmentassistance programs, nutrition education, advocacy and direct access to food. The program aims to provide more than seven million meals to children across the country. “Without access to healthy food – even temporarily – children can face life-long wellness consequences,” said Kori Reed, vice president, ConAgra Foods Foundation and Cause. “That’s why programs like Northwest Indian College’s are so important. Being on the frontlines every day, Northwest Indian College is nourishing these children so they can unlock their highest potential, and we want to empower that success.” 2 0 13 NWIC Seaweed harvesting class ~ May 29th 9 Squol Quol Education Recipe of the Month: Low Sugar Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch Each month Lummi Tribal member Gail Julius shares a healthy recipe with readers in an effort to make eating healthy easy and fun. Foods Program team, and enge disease causing now I am asking my readfree radicals ers to challenge themselves Rhubarb fun facts: as we enter the summer season to shop at the fresh • Rhubarb, which is produce stands, to start technically a vegincorporating them into etable, was declared Julius is a program your own recipes, and truly to be a fruit for the assistant for the Lummi give your body a chance to purpose of regulaTraditional Foods Project benefit from them.” tion and duties by portion of Northwest Ina New York court in dian College’s Traditional This month, Julius 1947 – taxes were Plants & Foods Program. shares a spin on a sumhigher for vegetables That program – part of mer-time favorite: lowthan fruit. the college’s Cooperative sugar strawberry rhubarb Extension Office – helps to promote self-sufficiency and wellness for indigenous people through culturally grounded, multi-generational, and holistic classes related to Native foods and medicines. crunch. This month’s recipe, like all that Julius provides to the community, is rich in vitamins and minerals thanks in large part to rhu- • Medicinally, rhubarb barb. Rhubarb is rich in the is used as a laxative. following vitamins: “I can’t think of a bet• Vitamin C: bones, ter way to enjoy this ‘vegteeth, tissue develetable’ than by following opment and repair this month’s recipe,” Julius said. “It’s a party tarty • Vitamin K: facilitates treat.” in the absorption of “Eating healthy is a personal decision and often a hard one to make when we feel crunched for time or overworked, after work or school activities,” Julius said. “It is easy to other nutrients lose sight of what we put into our bodies, but I have • Vitamin A: supports eye sight significantly changed my eating habits since joining • Vitamin E: acts as an the Traditional Plants & antioxidant to scav- In recognition of Lummi Youth Recreation workers Lummi nation Submitted Clint Cagey ily that will echo for many generations! My name is Clint Cagey the reason I write you See you next season! this letter is to thank our Football and soccer is Lummi youth recreation right around the corner! workers for making this We are very proud of season in tee-ball and maall the youth who played chine pitch a success! baseball and tee-ball this I am very grateful for season it was a awesome all the coaches that vol- season ! It was a amazunteered this season by ing to see the teams talent giving there time to teach shine, so bright on the field our youth the fundamental this season ! of baseball this season and By showing up for prachaving a positive attitude tice, being opened minded in life! and willing to put in work By being there for our at practice and staying disyouth, you have strength- ciplined! Your talent shined ened our community ! threw on the field ! Thank you! For payKeep up the great work! ing it forward James Scott Think positive and be posiSr., James Scott Jr. Angel tive! Scarborough and other Know this Legs feed the coaches from the other wolf! Strength of the pack, Lummi teams! is the lone wolf! Heart of I would like to express the lone wolf is the pack! my thanks to the parents of Happy hunting keep tee-ball and machine pitch this year, gods work must chasing and catching your be your own and you have dreams! shown our Lummi youth a Soccer and football is positive way of living and right around the corner! being active in there lives Please contact Sara Tom you have created positive at Lummi youth Rec. 384 memories, for your fam- 1489From Clint Cagey 10 • Rhubarb’s green leaves are toxic, but the stems offer multiple vitamins and minerals. Low Sugar Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch recipes.com/recipe/low- 5. S p r e a d o v e r t h e sugar-strawberry-rhubarbtop of the rhubarb/ crunch strawberry mixture Ingredients • 4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb 6. Place in the oven and bake 30-40 minutes until topping is dark golden brown • 1pint strawberries (cleaned, sliced) 7. Serve with ice cream, frozen yogurt or alone • 1 Tbsp honey • • • • 1. 2. 3. Original recipe is from allrecipes.com and can 4. be viewed at: http://all- Julius teams up with Vanessa Cooper, Tradi1 cup rolled oats tional Plants & Foods Pro½ cup packed brown gram coordinator, to host sugar regular cooking and harvesting classes at NWIC’s ¼ cup butter Lummi campus (visit www. 1 tsp ground cinnamon NWIC.edu for a calendar of events). PREPARATION “Come join us at one of Preheat oven to 350 our cooking classes,” Julius degrees said. Share your recipes and tell us how changing Place rhubarb, your diet made you feel.” strawberries and honey in a bowl, mix For more informaand place to a baking tion about the program dish, or classes, contact Gail Julius at gjulius@NWIC. Using the same bowl, edu or (360) 483-9967, or mix the oats, brown Vanessa Cooper at vcoosugar and cinnamon per@NWIC.edu or (360) together 392-4343. Add butter and mix until it crumbles SQUOL JOM Senior appreciation night Stommish Water Festival June 14-16, 2013 2013 War Canoe Race Schedule June 1 – 2: 8 – 9: Cultus Lake Water Festival Sasquatch Days @ Harrison Hot Springs 14, 15 & 16: Lummi Stommish Water Festival Friday, June 14 11AM Parade sign-up 5PMNWIC graduation 12PM Spirit of Stommish Parade 8PM Stommish’s Got Talent auditions 9:30PMStommish Youth dance 2 0 13 Saturday, June 15 7PMShowers open until 10AM 8 AM Canoe club breakfasts 10AM Skippers meeting 12:15PMO p e n i n g ceremonies 12:15PMCanoe races begin 1PM Veterans & Canoe Journey luncheon 1:15PM S w a n Dancers 3 PM Clan Cutest Baby Contest 15 – 16: Cowichan Days 22 – 23: Shell Beach 29 – 30: Scowlitz July 6 – 7: Ambleside 13 – 14: Whey ah wichen: Cates Park 20 – 21: Chemainus Bay 5PMSla hal tournament 27 – 28: Tsartlip Sunday, June 16 August 3 – 4: Tsowout 9, 10 & 11: Swinomish 8AM Canoe Club Breakfast 17 – 18: Chief Seattle Days 10AM Skippers meeting 23, 24 & 25: Makah Days 4 PM Oldest Stommish Elders 7AM Showers open until 10AM 11AM Championship War Canoe Races *Subject to change 31 – Sept. 1: J & J Races on Black Lake, WA 11 QUOL Education Squol Quol Education Lummi Nation Class of 2013 Lummi nation The Staff of the Lummi Nation Johnson-O’Malley Program would like to congratulate the Class of 2013 and their Parent/ Guardians and extended family for the accomplishments. We extend our apologizes for students names that have not been listed below. COSS, SARA: Tribal Member of Lummi Nation/Klamath/Pomo/Chippewagraduating from Lummi Nation High. Parents: Valerie & Dennis Coss Jr. Grandparents: Sharon & Walt Brown; Amelia Loureiro & Dennis Coss Sr. The important people in my life are my mom and dad and my family. I BRADY, JOSEPH: plan to attend a comtribal member of Lum- munity college for 2 years then transfer to mi Nation-graduating UC Berkley. from Lummi Nation High. Parents: Isabelle Revey and Jim Brady. CULTEE, KEVIN Grandparents: Beth JR.: Tribal member of and the Late Arleen Lummi Nation graduat& Manual Revey and ing from Lummi Nation Joseph Brady. I plan High. Parents: Charon going to Skagit lotte Adams and Kevin Community College for Cultee Sr. GrandparWelding. ents: Valgina Jefferson and George Adams and the late Gladys BUCK, LENA: and Kitsap Cultee Sr. I Tribal Member of Lummi Nation- gradu- would like to thank my parents. ating from Lummi Nation High. Parents: Frank Buck and the DEARDORFF, Late Theresa JefferJORDEN: Tribal son; Grandparents: the member of Lummi late Marian& Leonard Nation graduating Jefferson Sr. & Mar- from Lummi Nation tha Nez Perce & Joe High. Parents: Tracy Buck. Important people Deardorff & Joseph in her life are Richard Morris; Grandparents: & Heather Jefferson, Linda Cagey & LeDenise James and roy Deardorff Sr. and plans for her future are Dawn Renee Williams to apply for as many & James Morris Sr. I colleges and pursue want to thank my fama degree in criminal ily & I plan to work justice and psychology after graduation. (counselor) DENNIS, KAYLA: COOPER, VERON- Tribal member of ICA: Tribal Member Lummi Nation- graduof Nooksack- graduat- ating from Lummi ing from Lummi NaNation High. Parents: tion High. Parents: Lorayne & Robert DenTracy Douglas & Mark nis Jr. Grandparents: Cooper; grandparents: Jody & Jon Davis; Judy Leathers & Ron- Janet & Robert Denald Douglas; Velma nis Sr. Plans for the & Daniel Cooper. My future is attending colmother and sister are lege. I am thankful for important to me. My my parents supporting grandmother too and I me through school. just want to get a job then a home and once I am all settled down I will get into college. 12 EDWARDS, RICHARD: Tribal member of Lummi Nationgraduating from Lummi Nation High. Parents: Donia & Richard Edwards Jr.; Grandparents: Betty & John and Barbara & the late Richard Edwards Sr. I look to go to Haskell and become an athletic director for Nooksack Tribes. FINKBONNER, VERONICA: “If-uchseen-el-wit (Lummi) Lash-high-hit (Yakama)” graduating from Ferndale High School. Parents: Stacy Jones and Ron Finkbonner Jr. grandparents: Susan and Richard Shoemaker and Ron Finkbonner Sr. and the late Raynette Finkbonner. I have become the person I am today because of what my family has taught me and I am proud to join the United States Navy next year. GEORGE, DONALD: Tribal member of Lummi Nation graduating from Lummi High. Parents: Maime and Donald George Sr. Grandparents: Staci and the late Leroy. HAWK, GOLDEN EAGLE JR.: Tribal member of Lummi Nation-graduating from Lummi Nation High. Parents: Deanna Point and Golden Hawk. Grandparents: Ernestine (Jefferson) and the late Dominic Point and Patricia Morris and the late Gordon Hawk. I would like to thank my mom and grandma Ernestine for helping and supporting me in my schooling, Love you guys. HUGHES, DANIEL: Tribal member of Lummi Nation- graduating from Lummi Nation High. Parents: Vanessa Cooper & Daniel A. Hughes; grandparents: Florence Julius & James A. Ostrand III and Runelle & Leslie Hughes. Important people include girlfriend Manuela and mother Vanessa Cooper, Daniel plans to go to college at Whatcom Community College and transfer to ASU. JEFFERSON, KYLE: enrolled member of Nooksack tribe graduating from Lummi High School. Parents: Jewell and Michael. Grandparents: Marie and the late Gabrielle. And Delores and Leroy. My family, sports and community college, Universe, Alaska State trooper, travel the world. JEFFERSON, RICHARD “WHILALUCK”: Tribal member of Lummi Nationgraduating from Lummi High School. Parents: Heather Wilson and Richard Jefferson, Grandparents: the late Robert & James Wilson and Marion & Leonard Jefferson Sr. Some important people in my life are my family, which indicate my graduation to without their support I would not have been able to have done this well in school and in sports. JOHNSON, VERNELLE: Tribal member of Pechanga/ Lummi graduating from Ferndale High School. Parents: Christina Johnson and Howard Johnson. Grandparents: Cindy Phair and the late Verne Johnson Jr. and the late Naomi and Joe Washington and I couldn’t have been the student am person I am today without my mom. I plan on going to Northwest College of Art and Design. JULIUS, MICHAELA: Tribal Member of Lummi Nation- graduating from Lummi Nation High. Parents: Tess Cordero & Aaron Julius; grandparents: Frank Cordero & the Late Geraldine Cordero and Ellen Hess & the Late Craig Julius. I plan to attend college to study nursing to become a nurse. KERNAK, BRIDGETTE “Ulana”: Tribal Member of Yupik Tribe graduating from Ferndale High School. Parents: Adriana Kernak & Ben Jefferson grandparents: Mary Ann & Albert Kernak and Doris & Leonard Jefferson Jr. I plan to go to college! LACLAIR, KATINA “TSE-SUNIE II”: Tribal member of Lummi Nation- graduating from Ferndale High School. Parents: Candy Jefferson & JOHNNIE, Edward LaClair Jr.; JOANNE: Tribal mem- Grandparents: Doris & ber of Lummi Nation- Leonard Jefferson Jr. graduating from Mt. and Vicki Turner & EdBaker High School. ward LaClair Sr. My Parents: Raphaella plan for after school is Johnnie. Grandparto maybe go on to colents: Kay Commodore lege or a tech school or and the late Raphael maybe just work. The Johnnie. I would like most important people to thank my family and in my life are my famfriends. ily. I would like to thank all my grandpar- SQUOL High School graduates biographies ents, aunties, uncles and parents because they always made sure that I went to school and help me feel better about me. Thank you and I will always love you all. Love me TseSunie. 2 0 13 LAMBERT, ALYSSA: Tribal member of Lummi Nation graduating from Palm Desert High School, California. Parents: Lindy Lambert and Juan Gonzalez Grandparents: Valdeen and Michael Lambert. After graduation I plan to attend community college then transfer to Santa Monica Art institute. nurse practitioner or midwife. MISANES, SHADRACH: Tribal member of Lummi Nation graduating from Lummi High School. Parents: Wanda and Vincent Misanes Jr. Grandparents: Sandra Martin and Vincent Misanes Sr. most important people are my Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Karly Felix and Uncle Henry. Want to attend BTC to build aluminum boats. REDFOX, TIM: Tribal member of Lummi Nation graduating from Ferndale High School. Parents: Bobbie Solomon & Lio Redfox. Grandparents: Sheryl & Robert Solomon. Important people in my life are Robert Jr., Lio, Ross, Suzan, & King. SHAQUANIE, LINDSEY: Tribal member of Lummi Nation- graduating from Lummi Nation High. Parents: Prudence & Darryl Shaquanie. Grandparents: Karen MORRIS, PAT& William “Buddy” RICK: Tribal memSolomon; Alberta & ber of Lummi Nation graduating from Lum- Stanley Shaquanie. The important people mi High School. Parents: Joleine Cladoosby in my life are my LUCERO, ASHLEY and Marcus Morris Sr. daughter Julee Cultee, “HA-WEE-AH”: Trib- Grandparents: Roberta Prudence & Angel & Darryl Shaquanie. I al member of Lummi/ and Frank Cladoosby Yurok/Laguna Pueblo, and Randy Turner and plan to go to college graduating from Wind- the late Marilyn Mor- and become a K-9 cop. ward High School. ris. Parents: Lori & Ruben SOLOMON, TYLucero. Grandparents: LER: Tribal MemPERRIN, JOHN: the late Delores and ber of Lummi NaTribal Member of Willie Gensaw Jr. and Lummi Nation- gradu- tion- graduating from Linda and Ivan Lucero. ating from Ferndale Lummi Nation High My future plans are School. Parents: OlHigh. Parents: Patsy to get my bachelors in Wilson & Edward ivia & Victor Solomon. Business Mgmt. and Grandparents: JanPerrin, Step Dad Joe begin a career helping Roberts. Grandparents: ice Warbus & Marvin others. Patti Wilbur (George) Peratrovich and Patty Phair & Victor Solo& Robin Wilson Sr. mon Sr. My plans for MARTIN, JAYand Joanne & John COB: Tribal member of Perrin. I am the Pres- the future is to be just a working person like Lummi Nation graduident of the Ferndale any other person also ating from Lummi Ches Kwin Club and to be married to SeHigh School. Parents: my whole family and aneen Roberts. Tammy Tom and the friends are important late Jay Martin Sr. to me, I plan on atGrandparents: Late tending Bellingham SPOTTED BEAR, Frances & Clarence Technical College. JEREMY “NaNuh”: Tom Sr and Mary & Tribal Member of Henry Martin. Blackfeet Tribes- gradPHARE, ANTHONY: tribal member of uating from Lummi Nation School. ParMARTINEZ, PAS- Lummi Nation graduents: Melissa Wall QUILITA “White ating from Lummi Cloud”: Tribal memHigh School. Parents: & Carl Spotted Bear. ber of San Juan Pueblo Sheryl Phare and Mike Grandparents: Thelma & Thomas Wall and Tribe- graduating from Roberts, GrandparLummi Nation High. ents Sharon& Richard Agnes & Fredrick Parents: Rhonda M & Phare and Roden. My Spotted Bear. I would like to thank my parChristopher P grandgirlfriend Natasha ents, sister and my parents: Emily S & Sampson. girlfriend Alina for all Alex M. Bernie T. I the help with my senior plan to attend college year. My plans are and become possibly a to go to Bellingham Technical School for welding. Rudolfo Vendiola Sr. I’d like to thank the Vendiola Clan specifiSTRUBE, JANES- cally my mom Michelle SA: Tribal member of & my dad Michael. I plan to go to Western Nooksack graduating Washington University from Ferndale High. Parents: Benita Julius and then become Pres& Allen Strube; Grand- ident of the World! ☺ parents: Jackie & John Julius Sr. & Lois CadiVENDIOLA, RODente & Harold Strube. OLFO III “Docavie”: Important people in my Tribal Member of Sholife are Angeles (Fushone/Hopi/Swinomish ture husband) Terrance tribes, Graduating from & Terrell (younger Lummi Nation School brother’s) I plan to Parents: Elizabeth attend BTC to be an Poleviyuma & Rudy accountant. Vendiola Jr. Grandparents: Millie Byers & Russell Brigham and TOBY, MIGUEL: Diane Villuze & Rudy Tribal Member of Lummi Nation- gradu- Vendiola Sr. I would like to thank the Venating from Lummi Nation High. Parents: diola Clan and I plan Jenny, Jermaine “Her- to make them proud by furthering my educaman” & stepmother Carolee Toby. Grand- tion at Western Washington University. parents: Louella & Verle Toby Sr. I am planning on going to WALL, ELI “AltoHaskell for college. be”: Tribal member of Blackfeet Tribes- graduating from Lummi THOMAS, EARL High School. Parents: III: Tribal member Joyce (Tom) Wall & of Lummi Nation – graduating from Palm Jesse Wall. Grandparents: Lawrence Tom Springs High School. Parents: Elinor & Earl Sr. & the late Katherine (Scott) Tom and Thomas Jr. GrandThelma M. Wall & parents: Lynne Grant Thomas Wall. Football& Robert Cermack All conference, state & and the late Theresa Whatcom, basketball & Earl Thomas Sr. I played football OL/DL baseball & College. and did track and field throwing the discus is WILSON, SAMANmy favorite thing to do. THA: Tribal Member I wish to go to college of Lummi Nationand do something in graduating from Lummath and science like mi Nation High. Parengineering. My fam- ents: Candice & Robert ily is my support unit Wilson. Grandparents: and I love them all. Darlene Lane & the Late Arthur Lane; Ellen & Charles Wilson. VENDIOLA, MIPlans for the future is CHAELA B. “Koso”: to attend college and Tribal member of become a nurse practiWalker River Pauite/ tioner then go into the Swinomish Tribes. Graduating from Fern- Navy. dale High School. Parents: Michael & Michelle Vendiola. Grandparents: DeAnna Conway & Rodney George & Diane Villuze-Vendiola & 13 QUOL Education Lummi nation squol quol 14 QUOL No photographs available for: Haylah Jameson FHS; Timothy Bob, WHS; William Lane NH; Jaycob Martin LNS SQUOL 15 Squol Quol Opinions & Perspectives I’m Just Sayin’... “It’s about the journey, not NOTE: The following editorial(s), in no way directly reflect the opinions of Lummi Indian Business Council, it’s members or its staff, unless otherwise noted. Letters to the editor are always welcome. Please send them to: Lummi Squol Quol Editor, 2616 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 email: squolquol@lummi-nsn.gov about the responsibility of the education we all received. He said: ‘You must lead with pride, make sound decisions based on what’s best for the longevity of your business that protect the integrity of the companies you work for.’ By Haw-het-ton I was sitting patiently, waiting for my name to be called as one of the 1200 graduates during the 2013 Washington State University Commencement Ceremony at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, WA. To my left, sitting amongst the 3000 spectators in the stadium seats were my loving wife and wonderful kids. Just 13 years ago to the day, I was one of hundreds to graduate with my Bachelor of Arts in Communications and sitting a few rows behind us who were graduating were this year’s Bachelor of Arts in Communications graduates. While being an executive at Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa these past six years, there have been many times that we have made sound business decisions that was best for our casino property that perhaps may not have been met with approval by the General Council. I know first-hand that we will not please everyone or meet everyone’s approval. I also know that we are a business, focused on raising money for the Lummi Nation, cutting costs where we can and doing whatever we can to make our business as efficient as possible. Have we succeeded these past 11 years with President Floyd’s declaration? Yes, we have and is evident in the fact that we have expanded five times since we opened in 2002 WSU President Floyd with plans to put up more spoke to the graduates ‘Pardon our Dust’ signs in Lummi nation Submitted by the Lummi Roving Reporter Last month I was sure I’d finish my circle around and be ready to start a new route, but.......,I stopped to watch Eli and his magic basket ball. I think I was hypnotized, I couldn’t leave. Then I started thinking about Stommish. Oh won’t it be great if the weather wants to be good. The canoe races,carnival, kids laughing and screaming on the “scary” rides smells of salmon dinner, as well as cotton candy and the junk food, I started to drool on myself so woke up. The canoe teams are practicing hard, and they all look 16 the destination” the near future. The decisions that we have made here at the casino property have only created more revenue, more headcounts and have led to having one of the most premier entertainment destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Can we improve our business? Of course we can improve, for improvements will be one of the keys to the longevity of our casino property. We constantly improve by listening to guests’ input using the blue comment cards, emails, TripAdvisor.com, Facebook and yes, we get the periodic hand-written letters in the mail. We appreciate hearing from our patrons about many of the issues they raise as well as the thousands and thousands of positive reviews about how friendly our staff is, the quality of the hotel rooms, the sensational food dishes we serve and other wonderful ways we helped our guests enjoy their stay with us. Having a career in the gaming industry has been one of the most wonderful things of my life; I have met so many endearing people who make my work environment fun, free of politics, guiding our business decisions and allowing me to use my gifts and talents to help the Lummi Nation us, the 600-plus Native receive more revenue. and non-Native employees have built over these past Life is about the journey 11 years. I will do whatever and not the destination. My I can to go ‘all out’ to projourney here at the Silver viding a world-class expeReef and through my edu- rience here all-the-while cation has had its ups and helping our People meet downs; similar to a roller needs they have through coaster. I constantly learn the revenue we produce new things and rarely por- daily. tray to ‘know everything.’ Although I have received I want to thank my fammy MBA, I realize that my ily (as well as my extended true MBA, PHD and other Thomas and Silver Reef forms of education are in family) for indulging me the day-to-day experiences through these writings over I am learning from my the past few years. I hope colleagues and from our that they all appreciate my guests. honesty, sincerity and hope for a better day. Although it’s been a blast writing to you, this My hands go out to all will be my last letter to the of you in whatever work Squol Quol for a long while. you are doing to help our I have enjoyed sharing with tribe. I implore you to you many of my personal reach out to me via phone life stories, always with the (360-410-9304) or in perintention that it will touch son if you hear something at least one person. One that doesn’t sit with you day, I will share all of these right. Please call me, I enletters I have written in a joy the times where we book to share with millions can share our thoughts, of other Native and First agree to disagree and share Nations persons hoping our ideas. Most of us have it will have similar effects the same goals which are that many of you have per- to help our great Lummi sonally shared with me. Nation become the best it can become so that our So onto my next en- ancestors will continue to deavors in life whatever that be proud of the work we may be. I will continue to are doing. work at Silver Reef for this is where my passions lie. I Hyschqe siam e ne am very passionate about schaleche siam! protecting what many of Around the horn like winners! I wandered back towards Little Bear Creek, the Elders were getting ready for the next day, they were going on a long drive to Muckleshoot, Emerald Downs, for their Elder lunch, wow a long drive. I hear it was fun, they didn’t get lost, the food was great, the entertainment good, apparently Caz Ballew supplied some of the entertainment himself. I would like to see that video! The Elders building at LBC is having a partial face lift, with new posts in cement to make sure the outside cover stays where it belongs, it looks good, as well as safe. Should have had Felix Solomon do a little carving on each. On Thurs. 23rd, I went to the 1st Salmon Celebration at the Tribal School. What a wonderful program. Fred Lane as M.C. was a grand pick. He looks good, sounds good. He has always been a good speaker. Sad to hear of Randy Kinley having some health issues. Praying for him. That was a great seafood feast, my favorite dish was the clam fritters, yummy. And the dessert, melt in the mouth!, Decided that I definitely neede to walk after that meal so headed back on the road. I stopped at the Portage and watched the Seagulls, Crows and Eagles. They were feasting also. It suddenly got chilly and the black clouds came moving in fast, next thing I knew, lightning, thunder, and rain. Time to head for home. My goodness there were even bicyclers moving as fast as they could to get out of the rain. Sorry folks, I wouldn’t go so far away from your shelter until it is really summer and then I wouldn’t even venture out here, unless you live here, ( we don’t have bike lanes). And thats it for this months travel around the horn. SQUOL Opinions & Perspectives Bob’s Garage “Then and Now” made this magazine so appealing -- mainly that the staff was not only nuts, and possessed with great writing skills, but that they were shriekingly intelligent as well. Despite that they never condescended to their readers. It’s as though we were all engaged in some very naughty and childish pranks with some very expensive equipment. This is not unlike what the BBC TV show “Top Gear” is doing now. There are several examples that come to mind Those who remember the seventies will remember a product that was marketed in response to the growing sexual revolution: FDS (Feminine Deodorant Spray). There was a lot of “nudge-nudge, wink-wink” associated with that. There was also a series of ads usually found in the back sections of magazines for “The Famous Artists’ School”. Leave it to Car and Driver to put these two together and come up with a series of articles on the “Famous Drivers’ School” (FDS). The premise was simple: You paid your tuition, instruc- tional material was sent to you along with exams after each lesson. The idea was that you would perform each exam on your driveway. You would then cut up your driveway into squares and ship them to the FDS. The famous drivers would assemble the chunks of driveway and rate your performance according to the skid marks that appeared on it. sentence from the article gives you a hint of just how nuts they were getting: “… We lost some time in preparing the car to get a new paint job (the acid dipping had ruined the original one)….” There are other examples, but space limits me here. While digging through the internet looking for info on this column, I managed to run across an entry in Brooks Peterson’s blog – “Auto Pilot”. The title of the blog was “Look What They’ve Done to Our Car Mags, Ma” As I read it, I began to realize that I wasn’t the only one out in the world who’s noticed a change in how automotive journalism is pursued. If you get a chance, give it a read. It’s well worth the trouble. The site is: http:// blogs.caller.com/auto_pilot/archives/2007/05. In the seventies, the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) introduced Showroom Stock racing in their many classes of competition. Car and Driver fielded their own entry with a (then) brand new Ford Pint with the German 1.9 L (big block) engine. They went into detail describing fitting the roll bar, cutting the front coil springs, re-arcing the rear springs, shaving the tread on the tires, and many other stunts that they pulled to just barely comply with the SCCA’s regulaUntil next time, keep it tions while trying to gain between the ditches and the an unfair advantage. One shiny side up. June’s Tip of the Month If you suddenly notice that your heater is blowing cold air, stop and check your engine antifreeze level. You may be very low. 2 0 13 that I would select what I read carefully. Since it was a challenge to read anything, it would take a long time to do and I wanted to at least enjoy the process. During the time period I mentioned, Car and Driver was a rollicking light-hearted tramPhotograph by Joyce Menard pling through the field of lilies that was seriBy Bob Aiken ous automotive journalEvery once in a while ism, and I loved it. For any I’ll be rooting through closet rebellious adolescent Wikipedia’s site to look in who was nuts about cars, on folks (writers, actors, it was a wonderful experipolitical figures, aviation ence. The editorial mastnotables, auto racing no- head was populated with tables, etc.) that I haven’t a collection of characters heard about in a while. It that could have been pulled kind of keeps me connected out of a Damon Runyon or with my past. Recently I Jimmy Breslin story. Davis ran across some disturb- was in the driver’s seat for ing news – David E. Davis a good part of it, but there had died. One reason that were others whose voices this disturbed me was that I remember well: Charles he’d died back in 2011 and Fox, Warren Weith, Brock I was just finding out about Yates, Patrick Bedard, Jean it now. Another reason that Shepherd, Dick Smothhis passing disturbed me ers, William Jeanes, and was that I always associate Bruce McCall, just to name him with a magazine that I a few. used to read avidly in the From this pool of talent late sixties and on through sprung some of the most the early eighties. outrageous writing about Car and Driver cars that I or many othmagazine ers had ever seen. There was one other thing that Being dyslexic meant 17 QUOL NOTE: The following editorial(s), in no way directly reflect the opinions of Lummi Indian Business Council, it’s members or its staff, unless otherwise noted. Letters to the editor are always welcome. Please send them to: Lummi Squol Quol Editor, 2616 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 email: squolquol@lummi-nsn.gov Squol Quol Community Updates Lummi nation Nooksack Days 18 SQUOL 2 0 13 Community Breakfast ~ May 19th 19 QUOL Community Updates In Loving Memory Squol Quol Gabriel Jefferson Gale “Gabriel” Jefferson, age 79 of Lummi went to be with Jesus April 23, 2013. He was born July 1, 1933 to David and Isabelle Barr Jefferson on the Lummi Reservation. He was the youngest of his sibling. He supported his family through logging, working construction, commercial fishing and was a cook aboard a purse seiner. He loved swimming, dancing, and golfing. He enjoyed playing pool, darts, cards, cribbage, shuffle board and gambling at any casino. He went hunting in Oregon, Washington and Idaho for deer, elk, moose, duck and pheasants, often with Charlie and Jim of Oregon; Joe, Gary, Jim & Mike Taylor of Lapwai, Idaho; and with his buddies, nephews and son Gabriel in all 3 States. He spent time in Bremerton visiting and enjoyed going to canoe races with his kids. A favorite past time was taking his kids to the drive-in theater. He and Marie would travel to yearly events and fairs and no matter where they went Jewell and baby M would find them. Everyone loved his spaghetti, smoked salmon, turkey and barbecued oysters. His family was very important to him and he held all family gatherings at his house. He was very fond of his lawn mower and used any excuse to ride it; he would ride up to his kids’ houses and offer to mow their grass for twenty dollars. If you happened to stop by for a visit he most likely would be watching a John Wayne movie or some sort of western and would of course offer you something to eat. He and Marilyn frequented garage sales, auctions, and antique shops. He was known as Dad/Pa, Grandpa/Papa, Uncle and Cousin to many and welcomed all into his home. He will be Dearly Missed by All Who Knew & Loved him. Stit Molh Andrea Rose Warbus Sunrise 2-27-1947 Sunset 5-13-2013 Preceded in death by her grandparents Edward Warbus and Rosanna Frank, Phillip Francis and Mattilda Williams, and by her parents Floyd Francis Warbus Sr. and Veronica Isabelle Francis, and by her siblings, Edna Simmonds, Louis Simmonds, Craig Warbus, Cecile Warbus, Joan Simmonds, and Freda Simmonds, and grand daughter Raelene Noland. Survived by her daughters Regina Warbus, and Merrilee Perez, and by her grandchildren Bonofasio Tapia, James Plaster Williams, Nicholas, Kasey, and Dwyne Williams. Also survived by her siblings Ward Simmonds Sr., Floyd Warbus Jr., Joyce Tommy, Bernadette Hayward, Josephine Warbus, Clair Charles, Alma Jefferson and Cindy Warbus. Rose worked for the Lummi Health Clinic as a Medical Records Clerk for 20 plus years. She grew up learning to knit socks, hats, and sweaters from her mother. She spent many of her earlier years fishing with her brothers on the Nooksack River. Rose is best known for her wonderful sense of humor and having the greatest love for all of her friends and family. He was married three times. 1). Rena Lane, their children Karen & Levi; 2). Reatha Mae, their children Avery, Barbara, Sandra, Sharon, Karen, Yvonne, Dewey, Joni, Andrea, Alan (Patrick), Adrian &Teresa; and 3). Marie Phare, their children Lillian, Gail, Jewell, Evelyn & Gabriel. He spent the last twenty years with Marilyn McDougal, step daughter Randi. He was preceded in death by his parents David and Isabelle Barr Jefferson, his wife Reatha Jefferson, his brothers Jim, David, Tom, Doug and his twin brother Mike (Dale) Jefferson, His sister Evelyn Jefferson. Children: Marie Tuney-Oats, Charlett Tupper, Terry Charles, and Nikki Jo Moore. Grandsons: Levi Jefferson Jr., Anthony Jefferson & David Jefferson. Granddaughters: Natasha Phair & Gabrielle Jefferson. Lummi nation He is survived by his mate Marilyn McDougal of Lummi; his sister Verna Jefferson of Lummi; his children Avery Charles and Dewey Moore both of Bellingham, Levi and wife Julie Jefferson, Patrick Jefferson of Lummi, Gabriel Jefferson and wife Denise of Nooksack, Barbara Charles, Sandra Charles, Sharon Solomon and husband Dewey of Bellingham , Yvonne Jefferson of Klamath Falls, Karen Halford of Sacramento, Karen Williams, Joni Wilson and husband Charles, Andrea Jefferson and partner Daryl, Adrian Jefferson-Ayosa and husband Michael Ayosa, Lillian Marquez, Teresa Jefferson, Gail Jefferson, Jewell Jefferson, Evelyn and husband Carlos Castaneda, and Randi Mathers, all of Lummi. He had 33 grand children, 33 great grand children, 1 great-great grandchild, He enjoyed being Dad/Pa & Grandpa/Papa to his numerous nieces and nephews all of whom he loved very much. 20 Albert Bruce Hillaire Albert Bruce Hillaire, a Lummi Nation fisherman and diver, passed away May 9. He was born March 1, 1966 to Richard Hillaire II and Phyllis Miller. He joined the U.S. Army after high school, serving three tours including Operation Desert Shield. When he returned to Lummi, he proudly followed his ancestors in harvesting the open sea. Hillaire is survived by his children Justin, Taylor, Mikko and Kiera; stepchildren Krista Kern, Devin Bynum and Bryce Bynum; sisters Valdeen Lambert and Doreen Vargas; brothers Richard III, Elden and Rodney; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Matthew, Kellee, Delton and Andrew; and stepson Michael. SQUOL Choosing the right path May 8, 2013 It’s so crazy how teenagers from 13 and up that are drinking and doing drugs. A lot of teenagers now days already had their first drink of alcohol or already tried drugs. My name is Tanesha Lane and I’m writing this article because I want to change this reservation and make it a better place for the ones my age and younger. DearEditor QUOL NOTE: The following letter(s), in no way directly reflect the opinions of Lummi Indian Business Council, it’s members or its staff, unless otherwise noted. Letters to the editor are always welcome. Please send them to: Lummi Squol Quol Editor, 2616 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 email: squolquol@lummi-nsn.gov Many Many Hy’Shqe’s With the loss of our beloved Daughter, Sister, Lindsey Janae Greene, I would like to thank all Family, friends & Community for helping us through such a difficult time in our lives. It is still so unreal that she is here no longer, we dread through each day as a struggle without her. Her laughter, her big smile, her phone calls, and her beauty. I still question why? She was such a loveable caring person, it is only fitting that god does take the good at a young age. He knew Lindsey needed relief from her Yes, I’ve made mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, but we hurtful life from those who took and took from her little spirit. all learn from them. Girls that are younger come up to me and say Until god said enough. I, as her mother will pray & pray to forgive they look up to me as a remodel. It makes me feel good inside for them. the ones younger than me to tell me that. I may have done dumb things in the past, but I don’t want that to stop me from being a On another Note, that dreadful morning, I receive a call at remodel for them. Since I was a little girl my plan was to be a 9:00 AM, from a Lummi police officer, asking why would a person leader for our reservation; and that’s what I plan on doing. have a .05 cent silver reef ticket in their possession, I responded sometimes I leave my odd cent tickets at the machine, but last Now days a lot of families are being torn apart from drugs night I was there with my daughter Lindsey. And we did use my and alcohol. Teenagers don’t know where to turn, to so that’s card, and that was the conversation, nothing more was shared or what they turn to. That’s what I want to stop. I want the younger gave any sort of concern of her passing that morning. generation to stop turning down the wrong road. Even if it’s a little change that I will make, I will make a difference. And about 12:00 that afternoon I start hearing rumors of Lindsey being found dead, and I make another call back to the From: Tanesha Lane police officer and ask what is going on? I’m hearing all these rumors of a young lady getting hit by a car, and my daughter Lindsey is missing, and she doesn’t have a cell phone to try to reach her, what is this about, he responds, I can’t tell you over the phone, We will be at your house shortly. Tribal members need their business directory No parent should have to find out about their child passing in such a way, I was and still am upset about how this was handled. Why wasn’t I told at 9:00 AM when I got the first call? Why did We have over 400 Lummi Tribal Members each year renewing their Tribal Business License. As we own and operate our own the majority of the Lummi community know about this before the parents knew, I pray that any other parent does not have to lose businesses, we Entrepreneurs should be recognized in a profesa child but worse relive of how we were contacted with the tragic sional directory. The merchandise we sell and buy or profesnews. sional services we offer should be public knowledge allowing an opportunity for other’s to access Lummi local businesses. Most of God Bless you All, And thank you for your support & caring the monetary value of what is in the Reservation is spent off the arms to wrap around us just a hug makes it a better day. Reservation. We want prosperity for all willing to be in business. Love you All, Lorita, Casie, Rian Rae-Ann, Amiya, & Channing Our people would benefit from our own Lummi Chamber of Commerce to expand and benefit our local resources to be utilized efficiently and effectively resulting in our own growth. Addressing the Lummi Nation We own Eagle’s Haven RV Park, Gift Shop & Deli Food Services and offer to take in from local artist’s, as a Consignment Sale, the Arts & Crafts items they bring into our Gift Shop. Stommish Week-end we will offer to Lummi Vendor’s to set up a table to sell their arts & crafts for no charge for their vendor space. To Reserve a space, Call the RV Park Office: 360-758-2420. Eagle’s Haven RV Park, Gift Shop located on the corner of Haxton Way and Smokehouse Road, 2924 Haxton Way, is now open for the Summer Season. We have a variety of Gifts of Northwest Native designs suited for Birthdays and special occasions. We have done special orders for the family events of Potlatch and other get-togethers that require accumulating those unique, one of a kind gifts that are memorable keepsakes. Currently we have some St. Kateri Tekiwitha dolls in 3 sizes. The Squol Quol has been doing a great job informing us of local news, Thank you ! Sheri Williams, owner of Eagle’s Haven RV Park, Gifts, Food Service and Consulting for Entrepreneur’s. 2 0 13 360-758-2420 located at 2924 Haxton Way, Bellingham,, WA. 98226 eaglesrv@msn.com Indian Nations had always been considered as distinct, independent political communities, retaining their original natural rights, as the undisputed possessors of soil…The very term “nation,” so generally applied them, means “a people distinct from others.” John Marshall, 1832 Worchester v. Georgia, 31 U.S. (6 Pet) 515, 561 Hy’ sche! I am Robert Hakim, my native name is Igluha Tonwe.. Takuye. I am running for Position 5 of the Ferndale City Council and desire the continued positive connection between the Lummi Nation and the City of Ferndale for the next generations to come. Some of the Lummi Nation may remember me recording the Blackhawk and Wolfpack footballs games. I have work with the LIBC twice in the communications department. Another Lummi Nation experience was being part of the Paddle to Lummi, pulling from Port Hardy down the Inside Passage past Vancouver Island on the way back home to the Lummi Nation shores. I pulled the following year and recorded the traditional story of how the Lummi People would travel the Inside Passage for trade and potlatch from an elder storyteller as he shared of the historical routes the Lummi People as they traveled throughout the Salish Seas. My experiences with the Lummi Nation have grown to an understanding of the culture. Thank you, Robert W. Hakim - Mexican Indian 21 Squol Quol Announcements Four belated wishes: May 1st, Happy Birthday to Sheila Whitney. OMG Baby you’re gettin old...lol. You make me proud to be your mom, I thank God everyday for the gift of you! Just hearing your voice, seeing your smile makes my world so much begger. Follow your dreams always & forever. Love Mom, Zak Sr. & your baby sissy LaDenna. May 5th, Zak Lane Sr., Birthday #39. To my wonderful husband, I thank you for being the wonderful, strong & loving man you are to me & our princessa. You have given me so much to live for, you have taught me what it is to be A FAMILY & for that I’m eternally grateful for you! I wish you many more years of happiness, love you wife Gina & your Princessa LaDenna! xoxoxo The Announcements section is dedicated for community members to express their positive thoughts. These comments are the views of the submitter and not of the Squol Quol or LIBC . Please keep submissions in a positive light. Happy Fathers Day Snoop. Your love and commitment to your children is one of your most admirable qualities. Thank you for all you do for your children and your ability and strength to encourage them to do their best always but even more important now that they are all young adults. They admire you and love you as much as I do. The love you show for them is endearing and watching them with you and the love they have in return for you is heartwarming. And now with your grandchildren their smiles and their laughter when they are with you and know Papa is coming- their smiles; they are lucky to have you! Thank you for who you are and all you do! Love you Always! Yours, Julie Happy 9th Birthday! Talycia Tom 6-20-13. Love you girl. Happy Mother’s Day to all my beautify Leathers aunties, you’re al amazing and hold a big place in my heart. Love Gina Carol, Zak Sr. & LaDenna. Happy Mother’s Day to OUR MOMS Elaine Lane and Becky Leathers. We couldn’t have been who we are without our wonderful moms. Thank you God for two wonderful woman who helped make our families complete. You are both loved to infinity and beyond. Never ever forget that you are loved. Love your brats, Zak Sr., Gina & Princessa DaDenna. Happy Fathers Day Dad ‘Hado’! (George Cagey) love, Georgia Ray Happy Birthday to Thomas Edward Marois 6-25-88! We love you and your babies son. You are a great Daddy with them and they love you so much!! Love Dad and Mom Happy Birthday Thomas!! You have become such a good Dad to your kids. We all love you! Love Merena, Rebecca & Arthur. Happy 7th Birthday Khalid Eugene!!! It feels like just yesterday we were in the hospital awaiting your arrival. You are growing in to such a young man. Love always Auntie Merena!!! Lummi nation I want to wish my Hunny a very Happy Birthday. I know we have had our tough times hunny but its only brought us closer and made us stronger. I am blessed to have you as my other half. So June 3rd I am wishing you Angela Rose Dennis a happy Birthday and many more to come. Love you more then you could ever know. =+) Love me Junior aka Jr., aka Talans dad (+= <3<3<3 Talan Samuel would like to wish his mommy a very very special Happy Birthday on 6/3/2013. If he could talk at this very moment I believe he would say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY YOU’RE THE BESTEST MOMMY IN THE WORLD AND I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!! Love your son Talan Samuel ,aka handsome boy. Aka Caillou (cai-you)!! 22 Happy Birthday to Shelby Jacobs 12 years old many to come. Don’t grow up so fast. From Misty, Jeremiah, Danielle, baby Victor Happy Birthday to a wonderful daughter Danielle M. Wright. WOW YOU WILL BE 12 YEARS OLD. I can’t believe it 12 years already love U my beautiful daughter. From Mom , Jeremiah, baby Victor Happy Belated Birthday to our oldest baby! Kristina Marie Marois 5-29-82! We love you and the way you have grown into such a beautiful woman and Mother! We pray for all your happiness and dreams to come true!! Love Dad and Mom! Frank Lawrence III, June 4th-Happy Birthday! Everything I’ve longed for You’ve made my dreams come true. But the greatest gift of all is being loved by you Have a really lovely Birthday Indeed I’ll see that you do. Love you babe! Selena Lawrence Happy 30th Anniversary to my wonderful Husband Henry Cagey! We have had so many good times together! We had 3 beautiful Daughters and 2 handsome Grandsons! Hopefully we will have another 30 years together, and many more Grandchildren! Love you so much, Yvonne Cagey! Happy Father’s Day to Merle (Snoopy) Jefferson! What a great “Papa” and “Grandpa”. May all of your children and grandchildren continue to cherish their time with you. Have a wonderful day! Mom-inLaw Happy Father’s Day to Adam Harper. I am so proud of you and the husband and father you are, Son. I hope that your day is filled with tons of warmth and hugs. I love you. From/ Edna – a.k.a. Mom Happy Father’s Day to one of the strongest men I know, My Dad!! I know times are hard, our 1st everything without our precious Happy Father’s Day to Brandon Revey! And Lindz. But We love you and we are all here Happy College Graduation Day! And to all to walk this test together. You have taught the wonderful things that are awaiting you me so much in life and continue still to this in your future !!! Enjoy – you are a great day. You’re heart is ever so big and caring. example to your son, and a loving father to You taught me how to walk strong. How to my great-grand-daughter. Thank you. Love love and sacrifice for the ones you love. How you, Ednaa.k.a. Nari to be a good mother and not to take crap from anybody. But most of all a great Papa to my babies who are growing up without a Happy 17th Birthday to Curtis Guy Russell!!! father. I couldn’t ask for a better role model Time sure flies, grandson – and I know it may to help my babies walk this life with their not seem that way to you now, but it will as teachings. =) We love you Dad, ~Love Casie the years begin to roll at you faster (smiles) Rae, Rye-Rye, Mia, your lil Channing Tiger, Have a wonderful and happy birthday!!! Love and our guardian angel ~}!{~ you. –Grandma Harper SQUOL I would like to wish my daughter Tamera Rochelle Jefferson happy birthday on June 25 “Happy 10th Birthday Tamera Rochelle Jefferson” Mom and Dad and sisters loves you more then the angles and stars. Hope you will have a lots of fun. Announcements Happy Fathers day to our Dad “Robert Lane” From your girls Loreen, Jan, Judy Kelly, Bobby, Larissa, Lalita, Crystal, We love you way up to the heaven and back. Happy Fathers day to Bert Jefferson=From his baby girls Tamera & Destanie. We love you dad always and forever. And miss you lots. Happy Fathers Day Daddy Love you whole Bunches Bentlee Joseph 6-24 HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY TO OUR BABY ASHTON TYLER SOLOMON! We love you always and forever! Love-Mommy Bambi, Mommy Heather, sister Savannah; Brothers Erin and Ivan. Happy Fathers Day to Alex Jefferson Jr. the Best Dad/Papa in the whole world! You have such an Awesome bond with all your daughters and especially your grand daughter! Thank you for being you! We love you! Happy Birthday Grandpa ! “Our Hero” a.k.a. Papa. I know times have been tough for you grandpa, but God doesn’t give us anything we can’t handle. Love Tristan, Tobias, Jordan, Henry Nate and Baby Tj. We would like wish a very Happy Father’s Day to Willy Owings. Thanks for being an awesome dad and taking good care of us! We love you as big as the world! Love always: Willy & Adison Owings From HILLAIRE HILL: First of all, Happy Birthday to Dad- Grandpa- we love you soooo much! You are the best dad-grandpa anyone can ever have in Heaven and on Earth. You sacrificed so much for us all and we stand here with thanksgiving and gratitude in our hearts and lift it up to God giving thanks to Him for all that you’ve done for our family. May God continue to bless you with a renewed heart mind body and spirit! BIG 90! Wow God thank you for blessing us with you for ninety years! You are the best! Happy Father’s Day to our Daddy James Adams and Happy Birthday June 24th! We Love you with all our Heart……..Zeta, Joseph and Teresa <3 Happy Fathers Day to the best Damn Father in the World, Merle Jefferson Sr. ~ Merle 1 1/2! Love your Son, Snoop 2 0 13 I would like to wish my sister Maureen “Mo” Kinley a happy 50th birthday!!! I would like to thank her for what all she does for the family, she is just, to awesome on all she does. She is also a wonderful ‘GRANDMO”..... She does a great job with her grandson “B-BEAR”!!! Have a wonderful birthday, and wish you many, many more...Love you always, Thanks for all your support!!! Sharon, Joe, Todd, Earl, Scott, Haley, Mathias and Miss Kara.. We would like to wish a Happy Fathers Day to our Grandpa/Great-Grandpa Ed Jones. Thanks for always being there for us! Thanks for all you do. We appreciate you and are grateful to have you in our lives. Love you as big as the world! Love: Mia, Willy, Billy Lummi & Addy Renee I wana wish my father (Dean Mike ) a “ Happy Father’s Day - sending love and prayers for him for he is such a great father – to all he knows not just his own children !!! Love you daddy – love your daughter – Michelle Mike – and also Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there doing their daddy duties – all my love from southern lummi – ennit – yeeeeeeeeeh yeeeeeee. 23 QUOL The Announcements section is dedicated for community members to express their positive thoughts. These comments are the views of the submitter and not of the Squol Quol or LIBC . Please keep submissions in a positive light. Squol Quol Announcements The Announcements section is dedicated for community members to express their positive thoughts. These comments are the views of the submitter and not of the Squol Quol or LIBC . Please keep submissions in a positive light. Happy Father’s Day Dad! Love You Always Your Daughter Georgianna! To Our Son Jared Thomas Lane Tom “CLASS OF 2013” Congratulations Jer! We Are So Very Proud Of All Your Accomplishments, For The Fine Young Man You Are & For The Being The Best Daddy You Can Be You Did It Jer!!! We Love You So Much, Mom, Dad, Lincoln & Caleb (K-Bob) To Our Nephews Eli William & Jeremy Dane “Class Of 2013” Congratulations! We Are Very Proud Of You Both Love You Much, Uncle Pete, Auntie Boe & The Boys Norien Duralia & Judy Leathers- I just want to thank both of you for helping me w/supporting our miss veronica in getting her threw high school.. if it wasn’t for both of you... I don’t know how I would of done it... thank you both.. that’s what a family is all about... they both helped me w/school clothes/pictures/sports/senior pics/supplies ect... it all paid off... our last baby to graduate from high school... Tracy Douglas June 14th-Birthday Brian James-Happy Birthday Brother/Uncle/Son... we all love you and hope you have a wonderful birthday... Love your favorite Sister- Tracy/Chris-Norien/ Jeremy-Veronica/Jake-Mom Judy June 24th-Birthday Marilyn Scott-Happy Birthday Marilyn.. Love ya cuz.. and hope you have a wonderful birthday.. Love your favorite cuz- TRACY... Lummi nation June 27th-Birthday Norien Duralia-Happy Birthday Norien... we love you whole bunches and we all hope you have a wonderful birthday & hope you get everything you want... Love your mom/Chris-Sister/ Jake-Uncle & Grandma/Jeremy/Snuggins/ OJ/Bella/Bright Eyes/Honey June 27th Misty plaster/Felix Happy birthday mommy.. Hope U have a wonderful day... I love U whole bunches.... ur the best mommie in the whole world....... love U always....... Ismael n (T) June-6th-2013 Graduation - Veronica Cooper- we are so very proud of you for graduating even though you hit some tough spots in the road you still continued going to June graduation. Congratulations Christian school... you grew up faster then anybody Williams..... I’m so proud of u Chris ...u done I have known and you still kept on going... it.... love u whole bunch... he graduating from you grew up w/one parent and you still kept Btc... 2 yrs of welding.... Love always Tracy.. on going... you don’t know how proud we all Veronica.. Norien.. are of you... the first to graduate out of our immediate family... keep going just because I want to wish my daughter Misty a very you finished high school.. its not the end its Happy Birthday on June 2, Lots of Love and just the beginning of your life... you can do God Bless anything you put your mind to... I’ll always be Happy Birthday to the best Granddaughter in there for you... help you get where you want the world and much love to Danielle Wright to go... love you always and forever... your on June 19th, Much Love and God Bless mom... ( Tracy Douglas) 24 Congratulation to all the graduates in my family Lena Buck, Richard Jefferson, Katina LaClair, Leonard Jefferson III, Edward LaClair. Thanks Dad for being My Dad- Leroy Deardorff Sr.!!!! Love Mason! Happy Father’s Day! June 6th-2013Graduation. Jaycob Martin- we are so very proud of you jake for not giving up and for finishing off high school... you’ve been threw alot and we hope you and miss veronica keep moving forward and be somebody in life.. get that education... love you and we are proud of you... Tracy/Chris-Norien/ Jeremy- Grandma Judy/Brian Fathers Day, Christian Williams- Happy Fathers Day Chris... you are a wonderful father/step-father... we all love you... and just want to say thank you for always being there... Love always- Tracy/Veronica/Norien oh and Oj.. :) Wishing a Happy Fathers day to our Daddy, James Adams, and a Happy birthday on June 24th. Love your babies, Zeta Joy, Joseph Brody, Teresa Rose I would like to say Happy Birthday to Best basketball MOM Theresa Lane! We love you MoM Thxs 4 everything you do 4 us to keep us active& in shape. SQUOL June 27th-Desiree Jones Happy Birthday Niece! Love Aunt Selena. Announcements Our family would like to wish our princess, “Makayla Presley Taylor” a very happy 7th birthday! You have brought so much joy to the family! All our love, Gramma Carmen, Mommy, Daddy, Aunties, Kota, Melmel, Nora, Rosie and Uncle Woo? Woo : ) Happy 5th Birthday Brittney Rose Williams!!! Happy birthday: June 14, Chuggy & Jackie; June 15, Julie, June 16, Gibi. Love from Aunty Candy We want to welcome home, the love of “our” lives, Lance D. Jones, Sr.! You have no idea how much we missed you. Love, your baby girl Kota and Carmen. Happy Birthday and a big hug to mom Karla. We love you! -Bryan and Cherry Happy Birthday Khalid Marois 6-15! You our Happy Birthday Rebecca Marois on 6- 12. light and laughter with your incredible dance We love you so much sweetheart! You are 3 moves and your funny jokes! We love your trying to go on 20. LOL! Always being the big personality Grandson! Have a great Birthday! girl and big sister! Your heart is so sweet! We Love always and forever Gram and Papa love you Becca Ellen!!! Love Gram and Papa Tiana Jolynn Marie Marois Happy Belated Birthday!! You had such a great day we were all so happy! You are such a shinning star and everyone you come into contact with falls in love with you! Love Gram and Papa 2 0 13 Happy Father’s Day Daddy! Jim Marois you have always been there for your babies!!! You never left them behind and thank you always for that! We all love you and wish our brother Joseph Cline was in the picture with us! Have a great day! Love your kids and grand babies!!! Happy Anniversary to my husband, Jim Marois, June 23, 1993. Twenty years and counting more wonderful years to come! You gave me children to love and raise, you gave Padre, Thank you for investing so much time me happiness, you gave me unconditional in me. I am grateful for all the knowledge love, and you even gave me heartbreaks. you’ve given me, and I never take for granted Through all good and all bad, we have all the things you do for me. I am proud grown together and stronger! You are my to tell everyone that I’m Snoop’s boy, and everything Jim and I love you with my heart I wanna wish you a very happy, relaxing and soul. To our best years yet! Love you Father’s Day. Love, Sonboy always and forever! Love Your wife, Deb Happy Birthday to Joseph Cline on 6-26-82! We love you son and hope it is a good one, as best as it could be! We love you!! Love, Dad and Mom Please join “Bill’s Gang” in saying…HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WISHES TO ROBERT AND BRANDY!! Thank you for all that you do for the family as well as the community! The two of you are great examples for our younger generation to follow! Love you both everyday! Sorry it can only be everyday! ROR! 333 always! OK Bernie….444 just for you alright?!!! 25 QUOL The Announcements section is dedicated for community members to express their positive thoughts. These comments are the views of the submitter and not of the Squol Quol or LIBC . Please keep submissions in a positive light. Squol Quol Announcements Congratulations to Autumn Washington on having her brand new baby girl Marrianna Jade a day shy from my birthday May 18th!! Wishing nothing but the best for you and the kids, auntie loves you all. Also like to say happy father’s day to Arthur Humphreys III and Jeremy Roberts!! You both are great daddies!! Congratulations Grads FROM THE HILLAIRE HILL: Happy Birthday to Evelyn Darlene Jefferson! Hope your day is blessed! Thank you for all that you do for grandpa-dad. Happy Birthday to Maria Eloise Hillaire! Happy Birthday to Kateri Lee Hillaire! You are such a good momma! May you have a blessed day becuz you deserve it! LOVE YOU ALL BUNCHES! The Announcements section is dedicated for community members to express their positive thoughts. These comments are the views of the submitter and not of the Squol Quol or LIBC . Please keep submissions in a positive light. June 17th Happy Birthday Tim Solomon (AKA: Bro, Sonny) Make a wish another year gone by. Hoping that this year grants your wishes and dreams!! Luv you Lots XOXO Mom, Dad, Dee, Owen, Jim June 2nd Happy Birthday Mom, Grandma (Colleen James) You’re the best! Hope your day Is as great as you!! Luv u with all our hearts!!!!! Carm, Tim, Beauty, O, Timmy June 10th Happy Birthday Mom, Grandma (Sylvia Solomon) You’re the Best!!!! Hope you have a great day!!!! Luv u Lots XOXO Carm, Tim, Ms. D, Mr. O, TJ, Jamesy June 10th Happy Birthday Marcella (Mama Sis) May this year bring you great joy And much happiness!!!! Luv u Lots XOXO Carmen, Tim, Shadeeya, Owen, Timothy Happy belated Birthday Grandson Aurthur!! We love you forever!! Love you Grandma and Papa. And to Gene (Arthur’s twin) we love you and miss you more then possible!! Gram and Papa love you both always and forever! June 16th Happy 4th Birthday to our Princess, Baylee Nicole Washington! We are so blessed to have you as our daughter & sister, We love you past the moon & stars! Love always & forever, Mom, Dad, & Alvis Lummi nation Happy Pop’s day to the best Pop ever! I love you with my whole heart. Have a Juicy one!!! Love JOVONN, Mark, Malcolm, Cece, Kymmy, Alex, Catlyn, Camanda Jo & Milo and Bane 26 Candy, Doris & Leonard Jefferson Jr. would like to take this time too Congratulate all 5 of their family members for their outstanding efforts throughout the 2012-13 School Year. We LOVE YOU and are so Proud of your ‘accomplishments’. Congratulation to: Little Mann LaClair (Edward III) Graduating from Lummi Head Start; Ka-Tina LaClair “Tse-Sunie 2” & Bridgette Kernak “Ulana” Graduating from Ferndale High; Ed LaClair Jr., NWIC GED; Leonard Jefferson III “Uncle Suka” NWIC GED. Happy 30th Anniversary to Henry & Yvonne Cagey!! Love you! - Amber, Christine, Hilary, Noah and Andrew :) I would like to wish my father Karl Sanders a Happy Father’s Day; he means everything to us! He never says no and is always willing to do anything and everything for me and my family! You’re the best father and grandfather anybody could ask for! We love you! Love Sheena (Brat face #1), Landon (Brat Face #2) and Evin (Brat Face #3). Congrats Sam Wilson, William Lane. And Class of 2013 Congrats to Charlie Wilson & Jonathon Alvarez for select Baseball All-Star Teams... Happy Birthday JUNE 22 William Laura THERESA As summer approaches on the fast track we continue to celebrate the life and times of all our family members! June…the month of Stommish and Father’s Day! What could be better? BIRTHDAYS OF COURSE!!! So here we go PLEASE join the Thomas family of both Northern and Southern Lummi in wishing the following a Very Happy Birthday with many more to come and never forget to GGEEETTT OUUUT AND WAAAALK!! Love you each EVERYDAY….333 forever….and yes Uncle Bernie 444!...ROR! 2 Tiffany James 10 Al Willard 13 Leanna “Pudge” Mike 20 Pam “Auntie Pampt” Thomas 20 Pam Hillaire 21 June “Lovie” Veale 23 Alex Johnson 26 Robert Paull 26 Tina Johnson 30 Ostin Priest Happy Fathers Day Bobby Davis lll, Hope you have the best day. Thank You for all you do! Love you Always, Kimberly & all our Lil Wolf cubs SQUOL Announcements Happy Fathers Day Luke G. Lane, We Love you! Happy 4th Birthday Lil Princess Syera Bill, We Love You Past the moon, over the Stars, Always & Forever. Papa Bobby, Ma Kim, Luke, Ayiana, Nessa Pooh, & Lil King Hope all your Dreams & Wishes come true today. *Big Hugs* Happy Birthday Kaitlyn Ann Cultee, we love you so much and are very proud of you! Love Dad, Cindy, Grandma Jean, Aunt Tammy, Amanda, Mariah, and Tana. Birthday wish for Tamera and Happy Fathers day to my dad and Bert,,, Not three birthday wishes. Just want to make sure that was correct. June 27thDesiree Jones, Happy Birthday Niece! Love Aunt Selena. Happy Fathers Day to our Grandpa Chris James. Thanks for being an awesome Grandpa ! We enjoy spending time with you. Love you as big as the world! Love your grandkids: Willy and Adison Owings I would like to wish these four wonderful men a Happy Father’s day. Most girls are fortunate to have one dad/father figure in their life. And I am very fortunate to have four. Not just for me but my daughters too. These four have helped shaped me to be the person that I am today and without them being there for my girls and I, life just wouldn’t be as wonderful. Thank you for Happy Fathers Day Grandpa! Love you ~ always being there. Thankful we (my girls Dino #3 and I) have you in our lives. Thankful for my little Brother Brian for being such a strong Happy Father’s Day!!! From the Thomas and happy father figure to my daughters. Family of the Late Earl and Theresa, we Happy Father’s day to you Awesome, would like to wish all the “Dad’s…Uncle Amazing and Wonderful Men. My Dad Dad’s and the Big Brother’s” a VERY HAPPY Brian, my Uncle Brad, my Uncle Jim, and my FATHER’S DAY! Everyone needs a Hero in brother Brian. their life and we are blessed to have each And a very happy Birthday to My dad Brian of you! Thank you for all that you do and on June 28th, I won’t say how old you are. more importantly for all that you are! We love Because you definitely don’t look or act that you each EVERYDAY….sorry it can only old. LOL. Just kidding dad. I love you lots. be EVERYDAY! 333 forever and for Uncle We love you lots, Emily, Abby and Laura. Bernie 444….ROR! 2 0 13 Happy Father’s Day James Adams! Love from your Babies! Zeta, Brody and Baby Teresa! <3 <3 <3 Nikki Finkbonner, LVOC Coordinator will be graduating on June 9th from the Evergreen State College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. All LVOC Staff and Volunteers want Nikki to know how very proud of her we all are. She has without a doubt positively impacted many women, children and families lives in our community. Your compassion, devotion and hard work do not go unnoticed. Congratulations Nikki ☺ We Love You!!! I would like to congratulate my son Christopher Ross Revey and his new wife Nichole Smith (Revey) for a blissful wedding and for a wonderful fulfilling life of love, happiness ,peace, joy, and blessings in their new life as one and forever as one. Loving wishes from your mother Lisa Robin Phair ( TEA-WHA-LEM WHICH-TA-LUM ) Happy Birthday to my BFF Kateri Lee Marie (KLM)! “A good friend would bail you out of jail, but a true friend would be sitting next to you saying, “”That was ””!!” Love you; Sheena Marie Lee (SML)! Gail Jefferson, June 27th Happy Birthday Mom! Your girls love and think of you every day! Have a fabulous day and year! Love Landa and Teeiah. Picture left to right: Gail, Landa, Teeiah “Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world. Thank you for all you do for us!! We Love you!! ~ Alayla, Raven, Dino, Caleb, Jordyn, William & Aliesha” Happy Father’s Day Henry (Penny) Hillaire. In my eyes he’s the best father in. My perfect world! Love Marcelle Shelby, Eric, Zeta, and Brodz ,Teresa Rose! 27 QUOL The Announcements section is dedicated for community members to express their positive thoughts. These comments are the views of the submitter and not of the Squol Quol or LIBC . Please keep submissions in a positive light. Squol Quol LNS Track and Field ~ Stanwood Lummi nation State Championship 28