qyuuqs News April 2021

APRIL 2021 VOL. 55 No. 3

Protect Mother Earth Subcommittee

SCOPE OF WORK HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 20

CONTENTS Editor's Note ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 A Resolution Declaring a Housing Crisis on the Swinomish Reservation .................................................... 5 From your tribal Senate Update: Meeting of the General Council ................................................................ 6 Senate Update: American Rescue Plan Act & Elder Checks ......................................................................... 7 18 Tips for Making Your Own Luck .................................................................................................................. 9 COVID-19 Variant Arrives at Swinomish & COVID-19 Is Still Here ........................................................... 10 Election Board Vacancy & Recent Tribal Code Amendments .................................................................... 12 All Hazard Alert Broadcast Siren (AHAB) .................................................................................................... 15 Tide Table: May .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Paused Out of an Abundance of Caution ......................................... 17 Being Frank: Salmon Recovery Requires Everyone on Deck ...................................................................... 18 Protect Mother Earth Subcommittee Scope of Work Highlights ............................................................... 20 Mindful Money Matters: 2021 W-4 Forms ................................................................................................... 23 Adapting Restoration Plantings to Climate Change .................................................................................... 24 Stimulus Paper Trail ....................................................................................................................................... 26 Alcohol & Substance Abuse During COVID-19 ........................................................................................... 27 Mrs. V's 2 Cents ............................................................................................................................................. 28 PSP Sampling is Back! .................................................................................................................................... 29 Obituaries: Kel-kahl-tsoot Michael John Cladoosby Sr. Jughead .............................................................. 30 Marlene Jeanette Stone "Marce" .................................................................................................................. 35

Aerial view of Tallawhalt homes Photo by: Land Management

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editor’s NOTE

for a moment to delve in and talk about our shared interest in photography. I was reminded of what it feels like to be hopeful for the future; and of course, it made me want to grab my camera and journey on!

The music of spring time is upon us. This energetic season has already flourished the surrounding forests with lush green, making them smell sweet as ever! Brighter blue skies and more sun means spring fever! This vibe is clear ― we’re all going a little stir crazy! With the daily grind full of news and noise, is anyone else numbed from shock? We have been living this “new norm” for roughly 14 months and the end seems nowhere near, and yet, we live on.

A great opportunity recently came up where I briefly mentored a young aspiring photographer. I’m hopeful that this young adult was as inspired as I was! Living week-by-week focused on the pandemic, it was fulfilling for me to slow time down

Moon of the Whistling Robin

The latest qyuuqs News is that Swinomish established a Declaration of Housing Crisis (PAGE 5); Johnson and Johnson vaccine distribution is on pause out of an abundance of caution (PAGE 17); and notification was received that recent COVID-19 cases in our community are presumed to be the B.1.1.7 (UK) variant (PAGE 10).

We’re still not in the clear as the coronavirus and now its variants continue to spread. You know the drill! Please mask up, keep a physical distance of 6 feet apart, wash your hands often, and enjoy the warm sun!

Caroline Edwards, goliahlitza

Much of April is the "Moon of the Whistling Robins," signaling the actual music of springtime.

Herring and smelt continue to be harvested. At beach sites, shellfish such as mussels, cockles, oysters, horse, butter, and littleneck steamer clams, are harvested. Some clams are eaten fresh, but most are cured for winter by first steaming on top of hot rocks in a sand pit, stringing the meat on cedar bark ropes, and smoking or drying hard. Canoes are built and baskets, both waterproof and open, are woven and dyed. Many types of plants are collected such as tender young shoots of salmonberry and trailing blackberry. The roots of bracken ferns are dug up, baked, dried, and then pounded into a flour to be stored in baskets. Flatfish, halibut, lingcod and rockfish are all fished during this moon. Two pronged spears are used to catch lingcod and rockfish. Halibut are caught using a line attached to a V-shaped hook made of bent hemlock, then cooked by placing hot stones in watertight baskets, or cut into strips to

be dried. Spring Chinook begin to run during the moon.

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A Resolution Declaring a Housing Crisis On the Swinomish Reservation APRIL 7, 2021 ― Swinomish has formally declared a • Face barriers to participation in tribal government, housing crisis on the Swinomish Reservation due to the such as access to voting or holding office; and lack of adequate housing here and in our surrounding community, a condition that has persisted for many years.

There are approximately 227 individuals (over 70 families) on the waiting list for low-income housing at this time.

Some families have been on this list since 2015. We know there are tribal families who have not submitted housing applications at all due to the long wait and there are others who may not qualify for low-income housing but are still unable to find affordable options.

A CRITICAL PROBLEM The housing shortage on the Swinomish Reservation threatens the economic, cultural, environmental, health, and social quality of life for our tribal members and their families.

• Are not eligible for certain tax exemptions that are available to those who live on the reservation

OVERCROWDING Dwellings in Swinomish Village and other reservation neighborhoods suffer from severe overcrowding, which threatens the health and safety of our people. Adding fuel to the coronavirus pandemic, these overcrowded houses have exacerbated COVID-19 outbreaks, and in some cases, prevented meaningful quarantine by those who contracted the virus or were exposed to it.

Many tribal elders live in multi-generational households with their families, a condition identified by public health officials as especially hazardous in the face of COVID-19.

BARRIERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Those who cannot find housing on the Swinomish Reservation:

A growing number of Swinomish youth choose to leave the reservation after high school to further their

• Experience lack of connection to tribal culture and education at a college, university, or trade school. activities; • Have limited to no access to tribal health and social services supports such as medical, dental, and mental

Amidst a housing crisis, these individuals face significant barriers to returning home to live and find employment near their families.

health care, elder and youth services, and various

IMPACTS ON ENROLLMENT

provisional opportunities such as food programs;

Tribal members who cannot find housing on the

distance or lack of transportation, or have long commutes;

reservation during their childbearing years are negatively impacted in their ability to enroll their children as Swinomish.

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HOMELESSNESS Homelessness is a serious health problem. There are individuals living in tents, trailers, and cars on our reservation and others who have no options but to “couch surf” due to inadequate affordable or supportive housing options. Further, due to the ongoing opioid epidemic, the burden of sheltering homeless tribal members in crisis falls on the shoulders of already overcrowded Swinomish households. These settings are not able to provide the medical and psychosocial treatment necessary for those experiencing substance use or mental

From your tribal Senate

Update: Meeting of the General Council

Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in our community and the fact that highly contagious variants are presumed to be here, we made the difficult decision to yet again postpone this year’s meeting of the General Council.

health disorders. Swinomish has 16 beds to offer those in need

At the time of rescheduling the meeting for May 1,

of transitional housing; our need is far greater than this.

we felt optimistic about where the pandemic was

PART OF A BIGGER PROBLEM

heading and that we would be able to meet safely as

The Swinomish housing crisis is part of a regional problem that includes all of Skagit County. Tribal members cannot merely turn to nearby locations and successfully secure housing.

long as all precautions were considered. However, the upward trend in cases we are witnessing is concerning and now is not the time to let our guards down.

NEXT STEPS Asking for help. The Tribe is requesting that state and local agencies, the Indian Health Service, CDC, and Department of Interior, and other federal agencies assist in the housing crisis.

Planning the plan. The Swinomish Senate, general manager, Swinomish Housing Authority, Swinomish Development Authority, and assigned committees are working together to prepare a plan to address the crisis and are seeking technical assistance and advice from local, state, and federal partners.

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With all the uncertainty and unknowns this pandemic is presenting, we feel we are not able to reschedule a date until the situation improves. We will be sending a letter along with information we were planning to present to Swinomish membership.

COVID-19 NOTICE:

YOUTH CENTER IS CLOSED UNTIL MAY 3, 2021 FOR DEEP CLEANING

Elder Checks

Senate Update

Elder checks will be mailed the third

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT staff, and lobbyists have been attending

tribal

consultations

receive $250. The direct deposits, check mailings will still remain the

What is the American Rescue Plan Act and Fiscal Recovery Fund?

regarding the distribution formulas

The American Rescue Plan Act

the Department of Treasury will use

of 2021, also called the COVID-19

to allocate American Rescue Plan

Stimulus Package or American

Act (ARPA) Fiscal Recovery Fund

Rescue

dollars. The Department of Treasury

stimulus bill passed by the United

has not yet distributed any of these

States Congress and signed into

funds to tribes. The Treasury

law by President Joe Biden this year

proposed to distribute funding using

on March 11 in an effort to speed

similar formulas as used under the

up the United States’ recovery from

CARES Act in 2020. Unfortunately,

the economic and health effects

this is not favorable to small tribes

of the COVID-19 pandemic. First

such as Swinomish; we received

proposed on January 14, 2021,

considerably

Act

the package builds on many of the

funding than our neighboring tribes.

measures in the CARES Act of 2020.

less

CARES

The dollar amount Swinomish is to receive is still unknown. What we do know is providing support to our membership is a Senate priority.

ARPA requires the Department of Treasury to deliver funding to tribes by mid-May. We expect to have better information to share as the time gets closer.

Plan,

is

an

economic

ARPA includes the Fiscal Relief Fund which is intended to provide fiscal relief for states, territories,

same unless the elder asks us to do something differently.

MAIL DATES: January 20 February 17 March 17 April 21 May 19 June 16 July 21 August 18 September 15 October 20 November 17 December 15

HOLIDAYS APRIL 1 April Fools' Day

tribal governments, counties, cities, and

small

This

funding

local will

governments. allow

APRIL 4 Happy Easter!

these

governments to support vital public

APRIL 22 Happy Earth Day!

health and economic responses to the pandemic.

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APRIL 7 – The Swinomish Senate,

Wednesday of each month. Elders will

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18 TIPS FOR

MAKING YOUR OWN LUCK 1) Be a sightseer. Stop, look, listen, smell, taste, and feel life.

2) Waste time. Try some of life without an agenda. Save room for spontaneity.

3) Find your passion, rapture, truth, bliss. Follow it.

4) Be open. Say "yes". Be a life learner.

5) Ask dumb questions. You can't learn if you don't ask.

Every expert began as a novice.

6) Don't sit on the edge of your comfort zone. Risk. Stick more than your toe in.

7) When you're stuck, be bold, be brave. Get out there

8) Take initiative. Talk to strangers. (Just don't take candy from them!) Smile, stick your hand out and say, "hello."

9) Fly with fancy. Catch your dreams. Play with nonsense. Imagination stretches horizons.

10) Make mistakes. You can't grow, stretch, fly without them.

11) Wander around. The shortest distance between two points is usually not a straight line.

12) It's OK to feel frustrated, frightened, uncomfortable, confused. You probably feel out of control. Relax. You most likely are!

13) Make connections. Keep your network growing.

14) Challenge assumptions. There's usually more than one right answer. Explore different perspectives.

15) Appreciate. Let people know when and how they've helped. Remember to say "thank you."

16) Take advantage of chance. Watch for opportunities and then jump on them.

17) Believe in miracles. Life is an adventure. It rarely turns out the way you plan.

18) You must be constantly on your guard against congealing. Make new trysts with life.

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COVID-19 VARIANT ARRIVES AT SWINOMISH

COVID-19 IS STILL HERE

MARCH 31, 2021 – Swinomish

our community.

Public Health received notification that

the

recently

identified

COVID-19 cases at Swinomish are presumed to be the B.1.1.7 (UK) variant.

COVID-19 is still here and there is significant risk of getting it. We must all continue taking precautions in order to stop the spread and protect

» Wear a face mask when you are outside your home, as

required

by

Senate

resolution.

But I am vaccinated Individuals who received the vaccine

» Wash your hands with soap

can still potentially get it as well

and water for at least 20

as spread it to others. If you are

The biggest difference is that this

seconds several times a

vaccinated, your chances of having

variant is much more easily spread

day.

a severe infection are decreased.

What does this mean?

from person to person.

» Maintain a physical distance

Is the vaccine effective against this variant?

of 6 feet when interacting

Although the vaccines currently

your household.

available may not provide the same level of protection against COVID-19 variants as they do with

with those who live outside

» Leave

your

However, you can still spread it – perhaps less easily, but this still unconfirmed. It is recommended that you still get tested even if you are fully vaccinated.

home

for

essential purposes only.

If you are asked to quarantine

the original strain, they will prevent

» If you have been instructed

If you are contacted by Swinomish

severe illness and are still the best

to quarantine, only leave

Public Health and asked to isolate or

protection available to us.

your home to seek medical

quarantine, please follow all of the

care.

instructions given to you. Also know

» Only

allow

household

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that it is okay to ask for help; there are resources set up to help you with groceries, alternative places to stay, and other needs you may have.

10 things you can do to manage your COVID-19 symptoms at home Accessible Version: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

If you have possible or confirmed COVID-19:

1.

Stay home from work and

school. And stay away from other public places. If you must go out, avoid using any kind of public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis.

2.

Monitor your symptoms

3.

Get rest and stay hydrated.

4.

6.

use the inside of your elbow.

7.

Wash your hands often with

8.

As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home.

Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available. If you need to be around other people in or outside of the home, wear a mask.

9.

Avoid sharing personal items with other people in

carefully. If your symptoms get worse, call your healthcare provider immediately.

If you have a medical appointment, call the

healthcare provider

For medical emergencies, call 911 and notify the dispatch personnel that you have or may have COVID-19.

soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

your household, like dishes, towels, and bedding.

ahead of time and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19.

5.

Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue or

10.

Clean all surfaces that are touched often, like counters, tabletops, and doorknobs.

Use household cleaning sprays or wipes according to the label instructions.

cdc.gov/coronavirus CS 315822-A 07/01/2020

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The Election Board is soliciting letters of interest in

RECENT SWINOMISH TRIBAL CODE AMENDMENTS

order to fill a vacancy.

The Swinomish Senate, the governing body of the

Election Board Vacancy

STC 2-1.080 (C) Qualifications Members of the Election Board shall be: 1) Twenty-one (21) years of age or older; 2) An enrolled member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community;

OFFICE OF TRIBAL ATTORNEY

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, recently enacted the following code amendments:

Title 2, Chapter 11 – Port Authority At the March 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate enacted the Port Authority Code. The Port Authority Code was created to establish and empower a Swinomish Port Authority as a chartered governmental entity to be a

3) Not a current member of the Swinomish Senate;

responsible steward of certain tribal infrastructure and

and

access areas; to support the fishing fleet; and to support

4) A resident of the Swinomish Reservation as defined in this Chapter or an employee of the Tribe or its enterprises.

Please submit letters of interest to Election Officer Wendy Otto in the Tribal Administration Building or email them to wotto@swinomish.nsn.us. Letters will be accepted through May 20, 2021.

environmental protections in critical waterfront areas.

The SDA and the Environment and Lands Committee recommended the new chapter, which the Senate enacted on March 9, 2020.

Title 3, Chapter 3 – Rules of Criminal Procedure At the October 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate made revisions to the Tribe’s Rules of Criminal Procedure Code. The amendment provided that Warrants would expire automatically at the end of a one or two year term unless extended by the Court or by motion of the Tribal Prosecutor. The Law and Order Committee recommended the amendment, which the Senate enacted on October 6, 2020.

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Title 6, Chapter 1 – Adoption and Membership

At the November 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate

At the April 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate made

amendment addressed the enforcement of the Building

revisions to the Tribe’s Adoption and Membership

Code, applicable penalties and statutory damages

Code. The amendment authorized remote renewal

for violations, and appeals procedures for review of

of Tribal Identification Cards that are not Enhanced

Planning Department actions. The Planning Commission

Tribal Identification Cards. The Enrollment Committee

recommended the amendment, which the Senate

recommended the amendment, which the Senate

enacted on November 17, 2020.

enacted on April 7, 2020.

made revisions to the Swinomish Building Code. The

Title 18, Chapter 3 – Fishing

Title 8, Chapter 13 – Minors in Possession of Tobacco Products

At the June 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate made

Title 15, Chapter 3 – Tobacco

regulates the access and use of the Summers River

At the February 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate made revisions to the Tribe’s Minors in Possess of Tobacco Products Code. The amendment increased the legal age

revisions to the Tribe’s Fishing Code. The amendment

Access Property. The Swinomish Fish and Game Commission recommended the amendment, which the Senate enacted on June 25, 2020.

for possession of tobacco products from eighteen (18)

At the October 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate made

years of age to twenty-one (21) years of age. The HESS

further revisions to the Tribe’s Fishing Code. The

and SDA committees recommended the amendments,

amendment clarified that Swinomish treaty fishers may

which the Senate enacted on February 4, 2020.

not also participate in Washington State fisheries within

Title 10, Chapter 10 – Recreation and Special Event Safety At the May 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate made revisions to the Tribe’s Recreation and Special Event

Swinomish’s usual and accustomed fishing grounds and stations. The Swinomish Fish and Game Commission recommended the amendment, which the Senate enacted on October 20, 2020.

requirements and procedures relating to Water

Title 18, Chapter 4 – Hunting and Gathering

Recreation Safety. The Legal Committee recommended

At the July 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate made

the amendment, which the Senate enacted on May 5,

revisions to the Tribe’s Hunting and Gathering Code.

2020.

The amendment deleted STC 18-04.240 Laying Out

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Safety Code. The amendment enhanced the regulatory

Game Commission recommended the amendment,

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

which the Senate enacted on July 8, 2020.

Title 3, Chapter 1 – Establishment and Authority

Title 19, Chapter 2 – Clean Air Act

Title 3, Chapter 3 – Rules of Criminal Procedure

At the August 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate

Title 4, Chapter 1 – Preliminary Provisions

made revisions to the Tribe’s Clean Air Act Code. The

Title 4, Chapter 2 – Offenses Against Persons

amendments were made in order to effectuate improved

Title 7, Chapter 11 – Domestic Violence

fire risk protection and air quality management on the

Title 7, Chapter 12 – Elder Protection

management consideration. The Swinomish Fish and

Swinomish Reservation. The Environment and Lands Committee and the Legal Committee recommended the

At the September 2020 and December 2020 Senate

amendments, which the Senate enacted on August 4,

meetings, the Senate made revisions to Tribal Codes to

2020.

expand the Tribe’s criminal jurisdiction and offer greater

Title 20, Chapter 3 – Zoning At the September 2020 Senate meeting, the Senate made revisions to the Tribe’s Zoning Code. The amendment provided that temporary signs for political candidates

protection to Native women, pursuant to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Law and Order Committee recommended the amendments, which the Senate enacted and made effective on January 1, 2021.

in elections other than those for Swinomish Senate,

The amended Swinomish Tribal Code and Constitution

and temporary signs for special civic issues or events,

are available for review on our website at swinomish-nsn.

may be posted on trust or fee simple property owned by

gov. Paper copies are available for review at the Social

the Tribe with the prior authorization of the Senate. The

Services or Planning departments, and through the Tribal

Legal Committee recommended the amendment, which

Court Clerk, the Office of the Tribal Attorney, and the

the Senate enacted on September 15, 2020.

Senate’s Executive Assistant.

ATTENTION: AFTER-HOURS HOUSING & UTILITY EMERGENCIES

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ALL HAZARD ALERT BROADCAST SIREN (AHAB)

WHAT DOES AN AHAB SIREN SOUND LIKE? During a routine TEST of the system, the siren will play the Westminster Chimes.

Voice Test Message: “The following is a test of the siren system. It is only a test. This is a test of the siren warning system. If this had been a real emergency you should tune in to your radio station or listen to this system for further instructions. This was only a test.”

Upon the issuance of a TSUNAMI WARNING, the siren will play a wail sound and a voice message will follow the siren. The following voice message will be used: Voice Warning Message: “This is not a test. A tsunami warning has been issued for the coastal areas of Washington. A tsunami can cause dangerous flooding. If you are in a low coastal area, you are at risk and must move to higher ground or inland now.

Do not return until directed to do so.

Tune into your local radio station for additional information. This is NOT a test a tsunami warning has been issued for the coast areas of Washington, move to higher ground or inland now.”

This system includes several features, including: • Satellite Activation from the 24/7 State Emergency Operations.

• Radio activation by local Emergency Management Agency.

• Modular speaker with 360-degree coverage.

• Ability to provide voice and tone alerts.

• Intense blue light to alert the hearing impaired, which can also be seen through fog and is visible from a long distance.

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The voice message below will follow the test chimes:

BOTH THE VILLAGE AND CASINO AND LODGE AHAB TSUNAMI SIRENS (ALL HAZARD ALERT BROADCAST SIRENS) ARE NOW OPERATIONAL. THE SIRENS ARE TESTED ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT NOON.

TIDE TABLE: MAY 2021 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay

1 Sat

High 7:57 AM 9.9ft 10:57 PM 11.6ft Low 3:33 AM 7.0ft 3:25 PM -1.7ft Sunrise: 5:48 AM Sunset: 8:26 PM

2 Sun

High 8:46 AM 9.2ft

3 Mon

High 12:03 AM 11.4ft 10:00 PM 8.3ft

6 Thurs

5 Wed

4 Tues

High 1:57 AM 1:17 PM Low 8:19 AM 7:42 PM

8 Sat

7 Fri

11.2ft 7.6ft

High 2:41 AM 11.1ft 2:38 PM 8.0ft

5.2ft 1.9ft

Low 9:09 AM 4.1ft 8:41 PM 2.6ft

High 3:18 AM 3:43 PM Low 9:50 AM 9:33 PM

High 3:50 AM 11.0ft 4:38 PM 9.2ft Low 10:27 AM 1.9ft 10:20 PM 3.9ft

4:46 AM 7.2ft 4:25 PM -0.8ft

Low 6:02 AM 7.0ft 5:31 PM 0.2ft

High 1:04 AM 11:43 AM Low 7:15 AM 6:37 PM

Sunrise: 5:46 AM Sunset: 8:27 PM

Sunrise: 5:44 AM Sunset: 8:29 PM

Sunrise: 5:43 AM Sunset: 8:30 PM

Sunrise: 5:41 AM Sunset: 8:32 PM

Sunrise: 5:40 AM Sunset: 8:33 PM

Sunrise: 5:38 AM Sunset: 8:34 PM

Sunrise: 5:36 AM Sunset: 8:36 PM

9 Sun

10 Mon

11 Tues

12 Wed

13 Thurs

14 Fri

15 Sat

Low 11:01 AM 1.0ft 11:05 PM 4.5ft

Low 11:34 AM 0.3ft 11:47 PM 5.1ft

Low 12:05 PM -0.2ft

Low 12:30 AM 5.7ft 12:36 PM -0.5ft

Low 1:12 AM 6.2ft 1:06 PM -0.6ft

Low 1:56 AM 6.7ft 1:35 PM -0.5ft

Low 2:44 AM 7.2ft 2:07 PM -0.4ft

Sunrise: 5:35 AM Sunset: 8:37 PM

Sunrise: 5:34 AM Sunset: 8:39 PM

Sunrise: 5:32 AM Sunset: 8:40 PM

Sunrise: 5:31 AM Sunset: 8:41 PM

Sunrise: 5:29 AM Sunset: 8:43 PM

Sunrise: 5:28 AM Sunset: 8:44 PM

Sunrise: 5:27 AM Sunset: 8:45 PM

16 Sun

17 Mon

18 Tues

19 Wed

20 Thurs

21 Fri

22 Sat

Low 3:40 AM 7.5ft 2:42 PM -0.1ft

Low 4:47 AM 7.6ft 3:24 PM 0.3ft

Low 5:54 AM 7.3ft 4:14 PM 0.8ft

Low 6:54 AM 6.6ft 5:13 PM 1.4ft

Low 7:44 AM 5.6ft 6:19 PM 2.1ft

Low 8:28 AM 4.3ft 7:29 PM 2.8ft

Low 9:08 AM 2.7ft 8:37 PM 3.5ft

Sunrise: 5:26 AM Sunset: 8:47 PM

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Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Paused Out of an Abundance of Caution APRIL 13, 2021 ― The CDC and FDA today recommended

are working and is part of a normal operating procedure for a

a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19

drug authorized for emergency use only. Severe side effects

vaccine out of an abundance of caution. Swinomish

resulting from any vaccines are extremely rare.

Public Health and the Washington State Department of Health have chosen to follow CDC and FDA guidance.

This pause comes after six individuals (all women ages 18-48) developed a rare and

JOHNSON & JOHNSON VACCINE PAUSED

severe blood clotting disorder (symptoms occurring

For individuals previously vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine: »

People who received the Johnson &

Johnson vaccine OVER THREE WEEKS AGO are at VERY LOW RISK for this complication.

6-13 days after vaccination). More than 6.8 million Johnson

» People who received the Johnson & Johnson

& Johnson vaccines have been administered in the United

vaccine WITHIN THE LAST THREE WEEKS should

States so far, which means the clotting disorder has occurred

contact their provider if they develop any of the

in less than one in 1 million people. The pause in Johnson &

following symptoms: severe headache, abdominal

Johnson vaccine use is a sign that safety monitoring systems

pain, leg pain, and/or shortness of breath.

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We’re particularly concerned about

BEING FRANK SALMON RECOVERY REQUIRES EVERYONE ON DECK LORRAINE LOOMIS, NWIFC CHAIRMAN

Treaty tribes and our state salmon

River are also failing to recover

co-managers are looking ahead

under

to another grim year of fishing

conservation closures will likely be

because of poor ocean conditions

necessary to ensure escapement

that reduce marine survival, and the

goals are reached to produce the

ongoing loss of freshwater habitat.

next generation of fish.

Higher marine water temperatures,

Stillaguamish River Chinook returns

changing currents, and a disrupted

are expected to be low again this year.

ocean food chain are the main

Skagit River summer and fall Chinook

causes of reduced ocean survival.

are also concerning. The summer run

The salmon that do return are often

is expected to return in low numbers

smaller than normal and females

that will constrain fisheries and

carry fewer eggs.

require close monitoring to avoid a

Queets River coho is one of the weak stocks driving fisheries constraints during this year’s North of Falcon process that sets salmon fishing seasons. While overall coho returns

rebuilding

plans.

Tighter

closure. This is especially worrisome

stocks from southern Puget Sound streams.

Tribal and state co-managers face increasingly

difficult

decisions

because we must also factor in increasing seal and sea lion predation and the needs of southern resident orcas on top of the ongoing decline of salmon caused by changing ocean conditions

and

lost

freshwater

habitat.

Salmon were abundant in western Washington for millions of years.

Their sheer numbers, naturally high productivity and plenty of good habitat made them resilient from the effects of disease, drought, poor ocean conditions, and a host of other environmental factors.

because Skagit River summer and

We must rebuild that resilience if we

fall Chinook are the most abundant

are going to recover salmon and we

and healthiest natural Chinook stock

need properly functioning habitat to

in Puget Sound.

do that. One way is to focus on what we can do to improve freshwater

are expected to be better this year,

Chum salmon, traditionally one of

the stock continues to decline

the most plentiful salmon species,

despite a rebuilding effort that began

are expected to be dramatically

A new joint tribal/state riparian

in 2017. Coho from Strait of Juan de

lower this year in large part because

habitat initiative is taking that task

Fuca tributaries and the Snohomish

of low marine survival from changing

on through a uniform, science-based

ocean conditions.

management approach to restore and

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habitat.

protect streamside vegetation.

Trees, shrubs, and other plants along streams help lower water temperatures, filter pollutants, and reduce sediments that can smother salmon eggs.

The tribal and state salmon co-managers

alone

can’t

recover salmon. We need help from federal agencies, local governments,

environmental

groups, agriculture, and others if we are going to be successful.

We also must continue to build resiliency in the co-manager relationship created by the 1974 ruling in U.S. v. Washington that upheld tribal treaty-reserved rights and established the tribes as salmon co-managers with the state.

As salmon continue to decline, every decision carries greater potential impacts to fishermen and the resource. As a result, our co-management relationship is increasingly tested every year.

Still, we remain committed to cooperative

co-management

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Protect Mother Earth Subcommittee

Scope of Work Highlights The frogs are beginning to sing; a

at partner institutes. Our plan

PME CEG has been uplifting internally

signal that the animals and plants

includes participation in scheduled

in the “visioning and engagement”

are coming out of their winter

educational courses, training events,

phase this past year. As we now

dormancy! The Protect Mother

and symposia. We’re also delighted

transition into the “building it up”

Earth

Engagement

to announce that the toolkit will

phase, we would like to share some

Group (PME CEG) is also budding

be made available to other tribal

work highlights:

out to greet you all. We have been

communities within the Pacific

hard at work establishing our roots

Northwest region and beyond!

10+ CLIMATE ADAPTION PLAN AND THE “A WAY FORWARD TOOLKIT”

Community

and strengthening our group’s protocol and strategic action plan through the past fall and winter moons. The coronavirus pandemic began spreading widely as we started to activate project work, which was reason for us to give pause so as to acclimate to the “new normal” and reposition ourselves in a virtual space. We have since then organized a strategic plan, formed working groups, and established leadership roles to address all the aspects of our efforts.

Our

scope

of

work

We envision the work being carried out in the following phases, some of which will coincide and overlap with other phases: 1) Visioning and engagement 2) Building it up

in continuation of the Swinomish Climate Change Initiative Climate Adaptions Action Plan released in

4) Turning the tide

PME CEG will be working with Dr.

5) Transformation 6) Bringing in all together

Change Resilience Toolkit, which will be used to educate and engage

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Adaptation Plan update, which is

2010.

developing the Swinomish Climate

as well as faculty and students

Swinomish to release the 10+ Climate

3) Testing the waters

includes

the Swinomish community and staff

The time is quickly approaching for

Dr. Rebekah Paci-Green of Western Washington University

Rebekah Paci-Green of Western Washington University in the coming month to assist in this project. Dr.

e e

Taqa

Salal Gaultheria shallon

Paci-Green is a disaster reduction

necessary research to inform our

We appreciate the guidance offered

educator that has FEMA hazard

10+ Climate Adaptation Plan update

by former Swinomish staff Dr.

planning,

policy,

and the “A Way Forward Toolkit.” The

Nicholas Zaperatos, now professor

and mitigation processes as key

outcome of their contributions will

of urban planning and sustainable

components of her curriculum.

help us create informed strategies

development at Huxley College

of resilience in consideration of the

of the Environment at WWU, who

potential impacts of climate change

connected us with Dr. Paci-Green.

so that we may preserve our way of life for generations to come.

PLANTING LUSHOOTSEEDS

to the Swinomish Community, Dr.

They will be practicing honorable

Elder Janie Beasley is graciously

Paci-Green and her students will

research,

tribal

leading the way in our community

collect data, conduct interviews, and

community and staff interviews, and

efforts of weaving Lushootseed

compile and summarize information

helping to develop the next steps

into all aspects of our work. She is

regarding agricultural land use.

that need to be considered. Many

currently helping to bring our group

They will gather data under the

hands make light work, and we all

protocols to life in Lushootseed and

guidance of Environment Protection

have a part to play in restoring and

is currently gathering curriculum

Director Todd Mitchell and Climate

preserving the Swinomish way of life

resources in preparation for the

Researcher Joshua Dennis. The

in the face of the climate crisis.

development of the “A Way Forward

disaster

During the spring quarter (April and May), we will be welcoming 10 student interns to help lift the canoe that is this update. In service

students will be partaking in the

conducting

Toolkit.”

Continues on PAGE 22

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U.S.

STAYING CONNECTED WITH PME The Protect Mother Earth Community

In Protection of Mother Earth and

Engagement

the Spirit of yehaw’ (proceeding

Group

(PME

CEG)

is a community-centered group comprised mostly of Swinomish Tribal Community members.

Our vision: Preserving Swinomish culture by connecting Swinomish people to their natural and human environment

through

honorable

community engagement strategies.

Our purpose: Protecting Swinomish cultural

lifeways

by

identifying

forward).

Please utilize the following contacts for your questions, concerns, or for more information: Morgan Brown, PME Coordinator mbrown@swinomish.nsn.us Shelly Vendiola, Community Engagement Facilitator msvendiola@gmail.com

impacts of climate change and

Todd Mitchell, Swinomish

engaging our community in the care

Department of Environmental

of Mother Earth.

Protection

Our members: Diane Vendiola, Janie

tmitchell@swinomish.nsn.us

Beasley, Shelly Vendiola, Brian Wilbur, Todd Mitchell, Caroline Edwards, Eric Day, Becky Villaluz, Joe Williams, Katherine (KP) Paul, Joshua Dennis, Morgan Brown, Nakesha Edwards.

Community Engagement Consultant and Facilitator Shelly Vendiola says, “This is an opportunity to marry TEK (Traditional Ecological Knowledge) with modern science to embrace what we know is our own traditional knowledge to make it meaningful to Swinomish people.

We will be bringing those worlds together in this toolkit.”

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Mindful Money Matters: 2021 W-4 Form My employer made me fill out a new W-4 form this year.

A better option can be to calculate a closer estimate of how

It’s a pain because I have to go online and use a calculator

much tax you’ll owe so your refund is smaller but your paychecks

to determine my withholding. Can I just put a “zero” for

are bigger. You also have the option to withhold more taxes if you

allowances like I did before?

believe not enough taxes are withheld. Don’t wait for money you

Signed,

earned and no more Indian Savings Program!

Less Hassle Dear Less Hassle, I reached out to my go-to resource for tax filing questions – Henry Thompson at Chief Dull Knife College Extension Services in Lame Deer, Montana. Henry runs an all Native Volunteer

The 2021 W-4 takes this approach. It does away with allowances by letting you list dollar estimates for withholding instead. Unlike the older form, the new one also allows you to file as head of household, as opposed to just single or married, for even great accuracy.

Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site and his team files about 600

Depending on your filing status and number of jobs, the new form

returns a year for folks living on or near the Northern Cheyenne

provides two options to calculate withholding, a worksheet and

Indian Reservation.

an online calculator, as well as the ability to claim dependents

IRS Form W-4 aka Employee’s Withholding Certificate has been redesigned so that your employer can withhold the correct amount from your pay. It has a section to complete if you have more than one job or your spouse has a job. The IRS believes that completing this new W-4 form will be more accurate for all other

and expanded adjustments. The goal of these extra steps is to ensure your refund isn’t too big or, worse yet, you owe money at the end of the year. Ideally a person shouldn’t receive a refund larger than $500. If that’s the case, it’s a good idea to update your W-4 to lower your withholding.

jobs. The new form is reviewed for the highest paying job and

Yeah, it’s more work than the old way but it’s worth the effort. If

you’re filing jointly if married. The old W-4 provided a worksheet

you read the general instructions provided with the W-4 Form, it

to calculate your total number of allowances. Fewer allowances

will be very helpful in completing the form. If you need help filing,

meant more withholding. Entering “zero” like yourself, meant

find a local VITA site at irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/. Most VITA

your employer withheld income taxes at the highest level.

sites are operating virtually this year so just drop off or email

This gave you a smaller paycheck, but a larger refund come tax season. According to Henry Thompson, lots of folks would just write in “zero” and call it good. However, when you opt for a

W-2’s and other statements. Some VITA sites may want you to make an appointment. And big thanks to Henry Thompson for all the fresh info!

larger refund you’re essentially giving IRS an interest free loan

This article was submitted by Debra Johnson, Swinomish

until tax season. Henry jokingly calls big tax refunds the “Indian

Land Management and is funded by First Nations Development

Savings Program.”

Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit firstnations.org.

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Adapting Restoration Plantings to Climate Change BRENDA CLIFTON, SKAGIT RIVER SYSTEM COOPERATIVE

We are expecting an average temperature increase of four-degrees Fahrenheit by the 2040s and seven-degrees Fahrenheit by the 2080s in the Pacific Northwest. Rainfall will increase overall but decrease by ten percent during the summer by the 2040s. Reduced snowpacks that melt earlier will reduce summer stream flows and increase the frequency and severity of floods and droughts. The soil moisture available on July 1 will decline throughout the North Cascades by up to 35 percent.

and break, cone seed release, and pest resistance.

Long-lived, woody species have the highest genetic diversity among all plant species. The best predictor of diversity levels within this group is geographic range. Outcrossing breeding systems and wind or animal-ingested seed dispersal also results in greater genetic diversity than other traits. For example, Douglas fir and black cottonwood have a high level of genetic variation. While woody species have more variation within species and within populations than

As a result, drought stress will reduce forest species’ growth

other plant forms, they have less variation among different

and survivorship while wildfires and pathogens alter forest

populations. For example, Sitka spruce has a lot of variation

structure and composition. The severity of climate change,

from one tree to another within an area like the Skagit Basin,

the ability of individual plants to acclimate, the ability of

but there is little difference between the entire populations

plant populations to evolve to new conditions, and the ability

found in Oregon and Alaska.

of plants to migrate to better conditions will determine how these stressors affect restoration plantings.

This is why we pay attention to the ranges, reproductive traits, and seed distribution methods of the trees used in

The Skagit River System Cooperative was created by

our restoration plantings. We want to ensure that future

tribal resolution to provide natural resource management

forests possess the tools to survive changing environmental

services for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. We

conditions.

plant between 30,000 and 50,000 trees every year along the Skagit River and its tributaries as part of our mission to recover freshwater and estuarine habitat for salmon. We want to make sure that we are planting forests that will be as resilient as possible to climate change.

We try to use plants with a high variety of genetic material within a region. We prefer nurseries that harvest small numbers of propagules (i.e. live stakes and seeds) from many plants over large areas and varying microclimates and pay special attention to isolated, disjunct, or marginal

Genetic and Species Diversity

populations, which contain rare gene pools. Growers should

Forest health and resilience will rely upon biodiversity to

also harvest throughout the season to capture varying

tolerate change and rebound from disturbances. Genetic

phenology. Variety in bud set, flowering, and fruiting timing

diversity allows forests to adapt to environmental change

may be important to cope with changing seasons. We have

through plasticity in traits such as cold hardiness, bud set

discussed this process with vendors and stressed the

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value of genetic diversity. To increase genetic diversity, we purchase plants from several vendors and collect most of the seed we grow in the nursery.

We also consider species diversity in our plantings. Different species will be affected by climate change at different levels. Some species will suffer across the landscape. For example, western red cedar has low genetic diversity from

Plantings along Nookachamps Creek.

Nookachamps Creek is one of the few tributaries to the Skagit River large enough to support Chinook salmon.

a population bottleneck that occurred 6,000 to 10,000 years

The Conservation Biology Institute developed the Seedlot

ago and it may not adapt well to climate change. Other

Selection Tool to match seed sources with planting sites

species may suffer on a site by site basis due to insect or

based on climate change scenarios. The Department of

pathogen outbreaks. Our planting plans incorporate as much

Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University

structural and species diversity as possible.

and the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research

tolerant species possible. Flood tolerant species include red alder, Oregon ash, western red cedar, black cottonwood, redosier dogwood, hardhack, Sitka spruce, and willows. Drought tolerant species include cascara, bitter cherry, red flowering currant, pacific dogwood, grand fir, western hemlock, Pacific madrone, big-leaved maple, Garry oak, tall Oregon grape, shore pine, clustered wild rose, and thimbleberry.

Assisted migration Plants have adapted genetic variations in response to climate, which shape phenology, morphology, and growth.

Plants can migrate in response to changing climate, but models suggest that many species will not be able to migrate fast enough to keep up with future climate change. Because temperature, precipitation, and light control the timing of life history traits, plants will suffer phenological imbalances with altered growing seasons, impacting forest growth and composition.

Station partnered to develop this tool and used available climate-interpolation models to define seed zones. The Seedlot Selection Tool suggested Hoquiam, Washington as a good seed source for the middle Skagit Basin 2070. We plan to plant up to ten percent of our trees from Hoquiam stock; the remaining 90 percent of our trees will continue to come from the Skagit Basin (we are unsure how the Hoquiam trees will do in today’s climate along the Skagit).

Extended Monitoring and Stewardship Climate change will increase pest outbreaks. Insects and pathogen populations will increase in the warmer conditions and many insects and some fungi are attracted to pheromones released by stressed plants. As part of our site monitoring, we will actively look for insect and pathogen outbreaks and treat detrimental outbreaks with pesticides, pheromones, and other techniques. We will also thin older plantings to increase the ability of the plants to withstand summer moisture stress and replant if species experience die-offs due to climate change. sw d bš qyuuqs News 25 e e

Our plantings also incorporate as many flood and drought

STIMULUS PAPER TRAIL The business that does my taxes told me I needed to show

return in order to receive the second payment for 2021. So,

confirmation letters for the economic stimulus payments I

make sure you receive all of the stimulus benefits you’re

received. I threw those out because my payments already

entitled too, and get familiar with how they work.

went through. What should I do?

Signed, Missing Letters Dear Missing Letters, Many tax preparers this year are asking to see IRS confirmation letters listing the amounts of federal economic impact payments. IRS notices 1444 and 1444-B were supposed to go out within 15 days after payments were issued. The purpose of the notice being mailed is in case the

I strongly believe that people who keep organized financial records and these COVID-19 stimulus benefits will be prepared for filing. In addition to the two previous federal economic impact payments and very likely a third one in the near future, many Native people have also received direct payments from tribal and state governments and some non-profits. These benefits are usually non-taxable but you should always check to make sure, especially with regard to state issued payments.

payment was lost, stolen, destroyed, or not received; it can

Moreover, certain payments are handled differently with

be traced. To date, most eligible people received two income

regard to garnishments and back taxes. For example, the

adjusted economic impact payments either by check, direct

second round of federal economic impact payments were

deposit, or debit card – one in the spring/summer of 2020

not supposed to be reduced for past child support or any

and a second payment in early 2021.

other federal or state debts; however, the first round of

I think a lot of people threw those notices out after they

payments could be.

received payments. Who can blame them? However, the

Now, back to your question. If you lost your notices you can

notices state within the context that it should be saved

access that information by creating a federal tax account at

and referred to when completing your 2020 tax return. You

www.irs.gov/payments/view-your-tax-account. It’s a pretty

can also use the information in both notices to determine if

straightforward process, although you will need to provide

you should claim a recovery rebate credit in case you didn’t

some personal information for verification purposes. You

receive a stimulus payment or received less than you were

might not have at the top of your head, which is all the more

eligible for.

reason to get those records in order.

Turns out a lot of payments went missing due to IRS errors,

This article was submitted by Debra Johnson, Swinomish Land

accidental garnishments, and non-filers who didn’t request

Management and is funded by First Nations Development

payments. Individuals are encouraged to file a 2020 tax

Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit firstnations.org.

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Alcohol & Substance Abuse During COVID-19 Feeling scared, sad, depressed, anxious and alone is normal at this time. Some may cope with these strong feelings and stress by increasing their use of commercial tobacco, alcohol, and/or other substances. Teens, in particular, may be at risk for substance use to deal with isolation from friends, boredom, and stress.

Alcohol and/or substance use can make COVID-19 illness more serious Alcohol and other substance use can: • weaken the heart, lungs and other important organs • weaken the body's ability to fight diseases • negatively affect sleep • increase anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues All of this wears a body down, making it easier to get sick.

Inhalants weaken the lungs. This is true whether someone is smoking, vaping, using e-cigarettes, or any other way inhalants enter the body, including second-hand smoke.

If you are in recovery or struggling with substance use:

Do things that boost mental health and wellness. Get immediate help in crisis. » Call 911 » Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990, or Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 » National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273TALK (8255) » National Drug and Alchol Treatment Referal Routing Service: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

To help someone in recovery or who struggles with alcohol or substance use: Check in to see how they are and remind them that they are

Know that this is a stressful time, and it is okay to feel

loved and supported. Find ways to help them deal with their

anxious, concerned or worried about staying sober.

stress. Encourage them to use alternative ways to deal with

loved ones.

Connect with virtual treatment and recovery programs.

Write a list of your contacts. Share that list with someone you trust. Take medicine as prescribed and continue therapy, treatment, or support appointments when possible.

stress and strong feelings during this difficult time. Connect with them by phone, video, or brief meetings while wearing masks and keep social distance.

Be aware of difficulty with recovery during this time. Social isolation, added stress and emotions, and changes in routine can trigger use.

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Reach out to your healthcare provider and any sponsors or

Mrs. V's 2 Cents Diane Vendiola

April is the month of whistling robins. Seventy-five years ago, when I was eight years old, my brother Junior (George Villaluz Jr.) and I worked in the farm fields in Auburn, Washington. Our job was to carry a jug of water to my father and the other Filipino men working with him in the asparagus field.

My mother would fill the jug with cold water and attach

So, instead of...

Someone’s in the kitchen with Dinah We would sing…

Someone’s in the kitchen with Diane Strummin’ on the old banjo

a dipper cup to it. The jug was usually made from glass

My brother and I sang together when we brought the

and held about a half-gallon. My mama would tie a

water jug to the farm workers in the mornings and the

bandanna to the jug’s looped handle so that my brother

hot afternoons. Music lightened our load.

and I could carry the heavy weight of it between us. We would sing when we carried this water jug to the farm laborers.

This is the song we sang: I been workin’ on the railroad All the livelong day I been workin on the railroad Just to pass the time away

We sing. We dance. We sing in prayer. We sing to greet our guests during Canoe Journey. We sing to strengthen and empower ourselves at our March Against Addiction and in our march to protect Mother Earth. We sing to welcome back our main food, the salmon. We dance to the drumbeat and song in prayer. My mother and Grandma Christine would sing me to sleep, or when I was sick or had a toothache. Our ancestors sang in gratitude for each new season. We sing in church. We sing in

We especially liked this song because there was someone

celebration of each year lived when it is our birthday.

named Dinah in the last part of it. My brother and I always

Music, song, dance, and the rhythm of our cycles of

changed the name from Dinah to Diane (my first name).

nature and life have always been important to us.

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PSP SAMPLING IS BACK! LINDSAY LOGAN, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Spring is here, and that means resuming springtime

The symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning include:

activities!

of

tingling and numbness in the lips and tongue or fingers

Environmental Protection that means digging up butter

and toes, loss of arm and leg control, nausea, headache,

clams at Lone Tree Point to check for paralytic shellfish

and dizziness. Call a doctor immediately if you begin

poisoning (PSP).

to have any paralytic shellfish poisoning symptoms,

For

the

Swinomish

Department

Paralytic shellfish poisoning is caused by a microscopic unicellular planktonic organism called Alexandrium

which can start within minutes to hours after consuming contaminated shellfish.

catanella. In large numbers, A. catanella can produce

The samplings are taken regularly each year to help

harmful algal blooms (HABs), which when filtered and

the community make healthy and informed choices

accumulated by shellfish, can be poisonous to consume.

about shellfish harvesting. You can find our latest

In general, shellfish are more likely to become poisonous in late spring, summer, and fall rather than in the winter.

This is why we only sample from April through September.

Even during seasons when PSP is less likely, always exercise caution when harvesting shellfish. Be aware of unseasonal warming that may contribute to harmful algal

sampling results in the “Community Alerts” section on the Swinomish website homepage (swinomish-nsn.gov).

Sample results are also posted to the Swinomish DEP Facebook page, and are available on the notice board as you enter the beach at Lone Tree Point. Happy spring, and happy harvesting!

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Man.” This policy created a lot of historical trauma and

KEL-KAHL-TSOOT MICHAEL JOHN CLADOOSBY SR. JUGHEAD

generational trauma, not only for Ernest, but the other 80% of Native children that were taken from their families, some for up to 12 years of their life. Alcohol became the

SUNRISE AUGUST 16, 1933 SUNSET MARCH 19, 2021

drug of choice for many of our elders, trying to kill the

Kel-Kahl-Tsoot was the hereditary chief of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. His great-grandfather Kel-KahlTsoot signed the treaty for the Swinomish Tribe in 1855.

After his passing the name was handed down to the late

pain from the traumatic memories that was burned into their brains from the boarding school experience. This created an epidemic on our reservation of alcoholism in unprecedented rates.

Henry Cladoosby, Mike’s uncle. After Henry’s passing in

Mike’s family did not escape this fate. In his early years

1973 Kel-Kahl-Tsoot was handed down to Mike.

he traveled to Swinomish with his dad Ernest to visit his

Michael John Cladoosby, Sr. entered this world on August 16, 1933, born to Ernest Cladoosby, Sr. from Swinomish and Lena Shelton Cladoosby from Tulalip. He was the 6th child born to Ernest and Lena and he brought much joy to his family. His parents ended up having three more children, having nine children total. Mike

uncle Henry Cladoosby and Aunt Marion. During one of these visits, he caught the eye of the future love of his life. Mike met and fell in love with MaryLou Day and they were married on December 5, 1951 and remained married until 45 years later when MaryLou died of lung cancer in 1996 at the age of 60.

was born during the height of the great depression when

For almost 70 years Mike resided at the family home

tribal members along with almost the rest of the country

next to the Catholic Church. Mike and MaryLou ended up

were experiencing great need. His family was very poor,

having 6 children. Mike Jr., Tony, Marvin, Brian, Marty and

but very rich in the old traditional ways. His early years

Michelle. In 1971 tragedy struck the family, when at the

were shaped while growing up at Tulalip. Carrying water,

age of 19, Mike “Ike” Jr. died. This was a very devastating

using an outhouse, having no electricity or many of the

experience for the family. Alcohol was part of the family

necessities we enjoy today was their lives, they survived

and this did not help matters. Mike and Mary started to

through all of this despite all the hardships.

consume more and more alcohol to the point where in

His

great-grandfather,

Kel-Kahl-Tsoot

signed

the

Point Elliott Treaty for the Swinomish Tribe in 1885.

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1976 they were both in the hospital on their death bed.

The doctor told them that if they didn’t quit, they would die within the year. But if they quit, they may get 20 more years. Dad and mom were graduates of Joe Dunn’s AA program. The family was so grateful Mike and MaryLou made the decision to turn away from alcohol. MaryLou

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remained alcohol free until her death, 20 years later.

State B Basketball tournament. If you are ever over at

Mike remained alcohol free for the rest of his 45 years of

the coliseum you will see one of Mike’s carvings in the

life on this Earth.

display case. He and LaVonne presented it to ?, one of

Tragedy struck Mike’s family once again in 2014 with the death of his second son Marvin “Dubber” Cladoosby from an aneurism. This took a very heavy toll on Mike and this was about the time his health began to decline.

Many of you know what it is like to lose a child and the pain is unbearable. After Mike and MaryLou quit drinking they started going back to church up on the hill. Brother Gerald Dutton retired and Arnie Bobb took over for him.

the late Landy James great friends. LaVonne, Mary and Sam were able to make many trips over to Spokane for the tournament always staying at the Shangri-La Hotel.

He was so well recognized that they gave him a season pass to every game he attended. Mike had uncountable phone calls with head coach Scott Novak just to talk about the upcoming season, the current season or the next season, basketball was always on his mind.

In 1978, Uncle Arnie passed unexpectedly and Brother

During the 1970’s Mike decided to get into the fireworks

Dutton asked Mike if he would like to be the next Pastor.

business and opened Jughead’s Fireworks. He would

Mike said yes and for the next 5 years of his life he was

always say that the late Laura Wilbur was the one that

a Pentecostal minister. People who knew Mike couldn’t

had faith in him and backed him that first year and gave

believe it. There is nothing our Heavenly Father can do,

him a loan to purchase his inventory. During the 70’s,

even with the biggest alcoholic in Swinomish.

just about every yard had a firework stand at Pioneer

Mike loved traveling to Montana for a camp meeting every year. This was such a great time in Mike and Mary’s life and they made many lifelong friends over the years. Even through their tough years, they knew the importance of education and made sure all six of their children received a high school diploma or a GED. In 1977, Brian’s senior year at La Conner, Mike and MaryLou

Parkway. Mike’s last year selling was 2020, he was going to make sure he took care of his customers right to the end. His stand was the last stand in the village on Pioneer Parkway. He was already looking forward to the 2021 season. Many of you grew up buying fireworks from Jughead, and many residents in Skagit County would always return to Jughead’s to buy fireworks.

started to follow La Conner sports. This became a

After the Boldt decision, Mike purchased a flat bottom

passion for them, following La Conner basketball and

Douglas from Nancy Wilbur. In 1975 he allowed Dubber

football for many years. Mike was even honored by

and Cub to take it out on the river to fish for salmon.

Scott Novak with a banner above his seat where he sat

This was the greatest teaching for his boys, to be able

every home game. It read La Conner’s greatest fan. This

to hand down one of the greatest parts of our culture.

was truly a great honor for Mike. Mike and Mary made

He loved the water so much, during the 80’s you would

many trips to Spokane to follow the LCHS Braves at the

always see him out at the Salmon Banks fishing sockeye

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on his 17-foot Boston Whaler. He never had a deckhand

crew. It was a great year and one for the ages and these

and he would pull his 60-deep by himself. He always

two elders made our first experience one to remember.

looked forward to the next season, even after his stroke,

Mike always looked forward to humpy’s every two years,

he would always tell us he and Kevin, his brother-in-law,

he was our greatest cook, cooking everything, salmon,

were going to go out. Just a few days before his passing

flounders and even clams on the fire pit. One year he

he said he was going out.

made his famous sand bread that he remembered his

Kevin and Mike were a fixture on the river. It was so memorable for all the fisherman to be able to share sets

mom making, he heated up the rocks, added dough and covered it up, it actually turned out pretty good.

with them. One day when they were going out to Blake’s

Mike loved carving. He loved cedar and turning it into

to launch their boat, Kevin told Mike to look at his bird,

art. Kevin Paul remembers when he was 9 years old and

Kevin is an avid bird watcher, as Mike was driving over

he went to visit Mike and said he wanted to learn how

the North Fork Bridge he turned his head to look, as he

to carve. Mike told him you need a knife, so Kevin went

did he swerved toward the bridge and scraped it with his

and told his dad Alex, and Kevin had his first pocket

boat trailer, it was so funny when he told us the story.

knife. Mike gave him a piece of cedar and proceeded to

Uncle Kevin loves his smoke and after that I started

teach Kevin how to carve. Kevin still has his first carving

calling them Cheech and Chong. After the season one

scar from that knife. Kevin always called Mike his first

year, Mike called up uncle Kevin and told him he was

teacher. One day they were having a meeting at the

having withdrawals because he hadn’t smelled uncles

Spiritual Center and Mike was sitting out in his front yard

smoke in a few days. These two guys were brothers and

where people passing would see him quite a bit. During

they spent countless hours together in the place they

a break this lady walked by his house and saw one of his

loved the most, on the Magic Skagit. One year at the

totem poles next to his porch and shed asked him about

towhead at Blake’s, Junior Edwards and Joe Day were

it. On the top was an eagle and below that was a likeness

giving Mike a hard time and teasing him like we usually

of George Boldt with 50/50 under it and Mike told her

do in a good way. Mike said to them, go ahead, talk all

that was in honor of George Boldt, she said George Boldt

you guys want, it takes two of you guys to make one of

was my dad and I’m going to tell my brother about this,

my, he was referring to them being only half Swinomish,

George Boldt Jr. A few weeks later Mike got a knock on

that was Mike’s sense of humor and always ready for a

the door and low and behold it was George Boldt Jr. He

comeback.

asked Mike if he could climb up on his porch next to the

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totem pole and if he would be kind enough to take his picture. Theresa Trebon was told this story, looked into it, and was able to find that picture of George Boldt Jr. Continues on PAGE 34

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next to the totem pole of his father George Boldt, Sr. Mike loved to talk on the phone. He had a list over the years of everyone he called., not only on a weekly basis, but a daily basis. His favorite conversations were with his

nothing compared to the house the Lord is building for him. Mike’s last day on this earth he told us it was the best day he had in a long time. Thank you, Lord, for giving Mike this great memory on his last day on Earth.

dear friend Dixie Otis. He loved his talks with her. There Mike is survived by his children, Tony Cladoosby, Brian were many others in the La Conner community that Mike (Nina) Cladoosby, Marty Cladoosby, Michelle (Sonny kept a close eye on through his phone conversations. Clark) Cladoosby, and Lori Cladoosby; grandchildren, Every day Mike practiced loving, caring and sharing. His Tina Rice, LaVonne & Tyler Long, Matthew Cladoosby, family was his greatest concern. He loved to barbeque Jennifer Cladoosby, Jessica Cladoosby, Lena & Marcus fish, smoke fish, and can fish. He taught Nina how to can Joe, Mary Cladoosby, Anna Cladoosby , Michael Page, fish, he taught his sons how to barbeque fish, he was the Mary Lou Page, Jacob Cladoosby; great-grandchildren: ultimate teacher.

There was nothing more special than canoe journey.

Brian and Nina bought the Salmon Dancer in 2008 and dad looked forward to travelling to canoe journey. He also enjoyed our community dinners, especially the night he was honored as an elder, he really enjoyed getting together with the community. Right up to the last few days of his life he asked for BBQ salmon, so we prepared

Phoenix, Jahfee, Bella & Nate Long, Joziah, Cedar, Austin, Mason, Divinity, Anthony, Issac, Johnny, Kiesha, Cordell; great-great-grandchildren: Kylie Kenkens and sister Beverly Grant. He was preceded in death by wife MaryLou Cladoosby; sons, Marvin “Dubber” Cladoosby, Mike Cladoosby Jr.; grandson Sam Cladoosby; parents, Ernest Cladoosby, Magdalene Monger, Ernest Cladoosby Jr., Henrietta Jack, Florence, Judy and Della Manibusan.

it for him. Salmon was so important to Mike and every On behalf of your kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, gathering Mike made sure salmon was on the table and thank you for everything you have done for us. You loved that is what he taught his family. Mike’s prayer was that every one of us unconditionally. You went above and he would be able to spend one night in his new house, beyond the call of duty to make sure your family had he said I never had a new house and he was so excited. all their needs. We love you, we will miss you, until we Our Heavenly Father told us in John 14:1-3, “Let not your meet again, rest in peace. A funeral service was held at hearts be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in me. the Swinomish gym, Tuesday, March 23. 2021 at 10a.m.

In my Father’s house are many mansions if it were not Following the service, there was a graveside service at so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you the Swinomish Cemetery. Arrangements were under the and if I go to prepare a place for you I will come again care of the Ken Funeral Home. and receive you unto myself that where I am there you will be also.” When we see Mike again, his house will be 34 sw d bš qyuuqs News

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Marlene Jeanette Stone "Marce" Qwa nis cel wet #1 JULY 2, 1959 – MARCH 27, 2021 Marlene Jeanette Stone, Qwa nis cel wet #1 made her

she went on a trip of a life time – Hawaii with Crystal,

journey on March 27, 2021. She was born to Gus Stone

Phyllis and Kerriah. It was a dream come true, it was

Jr. and Virginia Scott on July 2, 1959. Marce had a heart

paradise and her grandparents will have memories to

of gold and she loved everyone that was her family and a

cherish forever.

part of her circle.

Marce loved listening to music and going to concerts,

Marlene came from a family of 9 children, she grew up in

some of her favorite songs being “Good Bye Baby”

a time when family always stayed together and everyone

“Dreams” and “Maggie May”. She had a special sisterhood

took care of each other. Always surrounded by her

with many friends, nieces and cousins. Their life long

grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins; her family lived

bonds were strong, they had their smoke sessions, they

in Clear Lake, Sedro Woolley, Burlington until they moved

listened to good music but most of all they just enjoyed

home to Swinomish when “the Stone house” was built.

being together, sisters forever! Marce had a big smile with

Marlene mainly attended La Conner School District.

the biggest dimples and even with all the heartbreaks

She was always a hard worker and made sure to provide

she lived through, she still tried to be happy… They are

for her children. She worked for the Swinomish Elders

together again dancing to “We are family.”

Program, housekeeping at the Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Anacortes Inn and Country Inn, a custodian for Swinomish Public Works and deli cook at the Swinomish Bingo Hall.

Her dad Stoney was always her biggest supporter; he encouraged and trained his kids and his grandkids in sports and fishing. Marce played fast pitch softball, she played pool and she enjoyed coloring. Marce was part of the Swinomish Canoe Family, she had a beautiful voice and she loved to sing canoe journey songs. She was also a member of the Swinomish Smokehouse, joining in 1992. Marce loved the beach, she liked to go collect

Marce is preceded in death by her dad Gus Stone Jr., son Clayton Day, mate Jack Day, brother Phillip Stone, sisters Phyllis Stone, Lenora Stone, Leona Stone, Darla Stone, nephew Lance Fornsby, nieces Cora Clark, Lenora Siddle and grandniece Andrea Topaum.

She is survived by her mom Virginia Scott, son Jordan Stone, daughters Crystal Day and Nolita Bob. Grandsons Dylan and Matthew Stone, sisters Marilyn Scott, Deanna Stone and brother John Stone. Aunt Bernie Stone, god daughters Bettina Sylvester and Leanna Johns, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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