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Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Tribal council urges action on land use By Paige Dickerson Peninsula Daily News
LAPUSH — The Quileute Tribal Council told Sen. Maria Cantwell about their need to move their Pacific Coast community to higher ground while visiting Washington, D.C., last week. The five-member council wanted to emphasize their safety concerns to Cantwell, D-Mountlake Terrace, the council said in a statement. Late last year, the 6th Congressional District’s congressman, Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Belfair, introduced legislation that would transfer about 772 acres of land from Olympic National Park to the tribe, allowing them to move much of the reservation upland — away from tsunami and Quillayute River flood zones in LaPush. “It was very important for us to personally deliver the message that spoke to the sentiments of our people and to echo the words of our ancestors and elders who have walked on,” said Quileute Chairwoman Bonita Cleveland. “Many of them worked diligently on this legislation, and I know their spirits were with us as we journeyed for our tribe.” Although Cantwell has not yet filed a companion bill, her spokesman, Jered
Leopold, said she was supportive of the idea. “Senator Cantwell is committed to working with Congressman Dicks and Quileute leaders to increase economic opportunity and protect tribal members and their property from devastating floods and tsunamis,” he said.
Relocate school, center “We desperately need passage of the land transfer legislation so that before the tsunami comes, we can relocate the Quileute Tribal School and senior center to higher ground,” Cleveland said. “The Quileutes are watching river flooding and high water cause massive erosion that is destroying traditional Quileute fishing and hunting lands, as well threatening the tribal school, administrative offices and the U.S. Coast Guard Station that protects tribal fishermen. “There is no hope of ever recovering many of these precious lands, and there is great fear that critical tribal infrastructure could be destroyed in a flash by a sudden change in the river channel.” The bill must first move through several committees before it is voted on by the House or Senate. Dicks, whose district includes the North Olympic
Peninsula, said last year that he hoped for votes in both the House and the Senate this year.
Cell phone service The council also met with a communications attorney to see if they could speed up acquiring cell phone service on the reservation. The attorney will look into anything that can be done with the Federal Communications Commission to get the service up and running as quickly as possible, the council said. Currently, no service is available because no tower is close enough to LaPush to permit it. The tribe signed an agreement last year with Verizon to build a tower before the end of 2013, said Executive Director Bill Peach. Toward the end of 2010, Verizon representatives had said that the project would be put off until after 2011. But in recent conversations, they have said bids for tower construction are due by the end of March, Peach said. The tower could be operating by the end of the summer if construction is finished and final approval has been acquired from the FCC, Peach said. “It is really a positive thing,” Peach said.
From left are Quileute Tribal Council Vice Chairman Tony Foster, Sen. Maria Cantwell and Quileute Tribal Council Chairwoman Bonita Cleveland. “The tribe has been perseverant on this because we genuinely need it — we are accessing something that everyone else in the world takes for granted. “This isn’t just for convenience but for safety.” Peach said Tuesday that he had completed Red Cross Emergency Management training and had noticed
how helpful cell phones would be in the case of a disaster. “Right now, we just have to work around that,” he said. Phone calls to Verizon’s public relations department were not answered. The need for cell phone service is, like the land transfer bill, a safety issue,
Cleveland said. “It is imperative that we have cell phone service to reach emergency personnel in the event of a tsunami,” she said.
_________ Reporter Paige Dickerson can be reached at 360-417-3535 or at paige.dickerson@peninsuladaily news.com.
$12,500 awarded for educational projects By Paige Dickerson Peninsula Daily News
PORT ANGELES — A dozen school projects received $12,500 in awards from the Port Angeles Education Foundation’s School and Teacher Grants program. They range from a camp to prepare kindergartners for school to a music computer program. “The Port Angeles Education Foundation’s School and Teacher Grants are intended to promote creativity, innovation and excellence in and around the classrooms of Port Angeles public schools,” said Chris Riffle, allocations committee chair. “We received a large number of applications this year — all seeking funding for worthwhile projects, activities and needed equipment. “While selecting from
these well-qualified applications was challenging, it was exciting to see the creativity, dedication and collaboration between teachers, parent groups and administrators,” Riffle said. “We are honored to be part of the educational process and look forward to our continued partnership with the Port Angeles School District.” The awardees include: ■ Adventure Camp — A four-week camp to prepare incoming kindergartners for school. Franklin, Dry Creek, Hamilton and Jefferson elementary schools will share $740 to run the camps. ■ Artist in residence — Local artist Mike Pace teaches various lessons to students at Dry Creek Elementary School. The program received $480. ■ Accelerated Reader Enhancement — Dry Creek
Death and Memorial Notice Leonard “Len” Slowey October 11, 1916 February 13, 2011 Longtime Port Angeles resident Leonard Slowey went home to his Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2011, of agerelated causes. He was 94. Len was born October 11, 1916, in Irene, South Dakota, to George Mader Slowey and Anna Emilia (Medec) Slowey. He spent his growing years in Yankton, South Dakota. After high school graduation, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and was assigned to the Black Hills near Mount Rushmore. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army, both in the Engineers and the Signal corps. Mr. Slowey married Ann Nierman in 1947. In 1950, the Sloweys moved to Port Angeles. While in Port Angeles, Mr. Slowey worked for K&K Grocery. He went to work for Bessey Electric, becoming partner in 1966 and purchasing the company in 1971. After 53 wonderful years of marriage and life together, Ann passed away in 2001. Len then married Katharine Lewis in 2003. She preceded him in death in 2005. Len enjoyed family camping, Boy Scouting, working with his hands, playing the harmonica, and traveling. Len was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Port Angeles and the Knights of
Elementary School received $1,612.45 to purchase this computer program, which challenges students to read and quizzes them on the books. ■ Multi-Aged Community Program — Franklin Elementary School received $700 for transportation for MAC enrichment clusters programs. ■ Enrichment clusters — Jefferson Elementary School received $700 for the enrichment clusters program. ■ Japanese pen pals — Jefferson Elementary School received $60 to maintain a program for students to have pen pals in Japan. ■ Swimming lessons — Jefferson Elementary received $1,285 to hold swimming lessons for students. ■ Responsible Behavior Development Photofolio — Stevens Middle School received $270.54 to develop a program that incorporates digital photography into lessons of personal expression. ■ Hot air balloon and earthquake tower project — Stevens Middle School received $1,251.20 for the material costs for the project. ■ SmartMusic Program
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Mike Pace teaches Dry Creek Elementary School kindergartners from Cindy Bradford’s classroom to use circles and lines to help with placement as they draw an apple. Pace is teaching at the school as part of an artist-in-residence grant from the Port Angeles Education Foundation. Pace also is part of a local blues band, The Soul Shakers, and is a custodian for the Port Angeles School District. — Port Angeles High School received $827 to purchase interactive software that can enhance comprehension and performance of music. ■ Interactive Classroom Responders — Port Angeles
High School received $3,320.75 to allow students to use interactive whiteboards. ■ Seattle trip — Lincoln High School received $1,253.06 for a cultural trip
Death and Memorial Notice Charmaine R. Lindemann February 16, 1929 February 18, 2011 Mr. Slowey Columbus. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He did volunteer work as an outreach minister. Len is survived by sons Michael L. Slowey Sr. (Nancy), Larry Slowey (Edie), and daughter Rena Peabody (George), all of Port Angeles; nine grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Irving, Art, and Elmer Kaveney; wife Ann of 53 years; wife Katherine; daughter-in-law Bettie Slowey; and grandson Roberty Blaine Slowey. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, SIDS Research, or St. Vincent de Paul. A rosary was recited at Queen of Angels Church in Port Angeles on Thursday, February 17, 2011. A celebration of life was held Friday, February 18, 2011, also at the church, with Father Mark Staly as the celebrant.
Charmaine R. Lindemann, 82, of Sequim passed away February 18, 2011, at home. She was born February 16, 1929, in Corning, Iowa. She married George Martin Lindemann on September 15, 1948, in Seattle. He preceded her in death in February of 1995. Mrs. Lindemann was a resident of Seattle from 1933 to 1971; Sunnyvale, California, from 1971 to 1990; and Sequim from 1991 until her passing. Family, friends, and gardening were close to her heart. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Church Guild.
Mrs. Lindemann Mrs. Lindemann is survived by son and daughters-in-law Dan and Sylvia Lindemann of Vancouver, Washington, and Donna Lindemann of Pomeroy, Washington; daughter Linda Lindemann of Tacoma, Washington;
brothers and sisters-in-law Bruce and Linda Smith of Duvall, Washington, and Gary and Jay Smith of Renton, Washington; sister Shirley Pelham of Bothell, Washington; and grandson Kyle M. Lindemann of Pullman, Washington. She was preceded in death by son Tom Lindemann and brother-in-law Jim Pelham. A funeral will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 121 E. Maple Street, Sequim, with Father Victor Olzida to officiate. A reception in the church hall will follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Death Notices Sarah Marie Barros
NE View Drive, Port Gamble. Feb. 13, 1981 — Feb. 22, 2011 Kosec Funeral Home, Sarah Marie Barros died Port Townsend, is in charge at age 30 from injuries of arrangements. received in a vehicle acci- www.kosecfuneralhome.com. dent in Quilcene. Her obituary will be published later. Loretta Spinkelmire Services: Saturday, Feb. 26, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., May 9, 1923 — Feb. 18, 2011 celebration of life and potLoretta Spinkelmire luck reception at the Hood died at the age of 87 in Port Canal Vista Pavilion, 4740 Townsend.
Services: Saturday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. rosary followed by noon Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1335 Blaine St., Port Townsend. A reception, also at the church, will follow the service. Kosec Funeral Home, Port Townsend, is in charge of arrangements. www.kosecfuneralhome.com.
to Seattle that includes a visit to the Seattle Art Museum and Pike Place Market. The Port Angeles Education Foundation, which has awarded such grants to teachers for more than 15 years, will hold its annual fundraising dinner April 22. Tickets will become available in coming weeks on the website, www.portangeles educationfoundation.org. For more information on the Port Angeles Education Foundation, visit the website or phone Tricia Barrett at 360-457-1317.
________ Reporter Paige Dickerson can be reached at 360-417-3535 or at paige.dickerson@peninsuladaily news.com.
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