There will be plenty of local interest in the College of the Sequoias women’s basketball team next winter.
In addition to 2023/24 Big 5 co-MVP Kaitlin Giacone, who recently signed a letter of intent to play for the Giants, Del Norte’s all-league selection Jacalyn Gorbet also is taking her talents to Visalia.
Gorbet, who was Del Norte’s most dangerous player last winter, recently signed her letter of intent to play for the community college program and is looking forward to the opportunity and the next chapter in her life.
Similar to Giacone, the Del Norte graduate had originally committed to play for Butte College after graduation, but when Roadrunners head coach Tyler Newton announced he was leaving Butte to coach at Sequoias, Gorbet made the decision to follow him to Visalia.
Newton built a state powerhouse program at Butte and is expected to continue that success at Sequoias, and that made the decision easier for Gorbet.
“I took a week to think about it,” the Del Norte graduate said. “And I really just wanted to stick with my decision and I followed Tyler to Sequoias.”
Gorbet made the move south this past weekend and will begin practice with her new team this week.
And, according to her high school coach Dylan Nelson, it was an opportunity she has worked hard for and one he feels is fully deserved.
“Her hard work and a desire to improve every day as a player and individual has allowed her this opportunity,” he said. “We are all proud of
her, and personally I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of her journey.”
Gorbet, who also was a Big 5 all-league honorable mention as a junior, will likely continue to play guard at the collegiate level, although she says she will be happy to fill whatever role Newton asks of her.
Gorbet also played two years of high school volleyball as a freshman and sophomore, but admits basketball has always been her favorite sport ever since she began playing rec ball as a fifth grader.
And one person in particular played a big role in her journey.
“I never really played any sport until the fifth grade,” she said. “But my dad [David Gorbet] was the one who really convinced me to play. So I tried out and did the rec league and I really liked it.
“And I’ve been playing ever since.”
Redwood Elementary School coach Nick Perez also played a big role in her career.
“I think what really helped me stay with it was Nick Perez,” she said. “He would like drive girls down to practice with the Beasts [in Eureka].”
Gorbet also praised the influence of high school coaches Lauren Lesina, Justin Clifton and Nelson for the positive impact they all had on her career, as wall as teammate Anyessa Bettega, whom she described as “a great teammate and ball player.”
The move is a big one for the Del Norte graduate, but after visiting the area a few times
new women’s basketball locker room.”
Gorbet admits at first she was a little nervous at making such a big move, but now she’s looking forward to the opportunity and an exciting new chapter in her life.
Making the move a little easier is the fact that her Del Norte teammate Breann Winingham is also traveling to Visalia to play for the College of the Sequoias volleyball team after she had originally committed to play for Santa Rosa JC.
As for what Gorbet will remember the most from her time at Del Norte, basketball is front and center.
“Definitely sports, for sure,” she said. “The majority of my memories are from sports, and hanging out with friends and the river and the beach. I have great memories.”
And she hopes that will continue as she gets set for the next big adventure.
“I’m really excited for what the next chapter holds,” she said. “And I’m excited to push myself with my new team and create more memories.”
Reprinted with permission from Humboldt Sports
Jacalyn Naa-ghe’-chu Gorbet has been recruited by College of the Sequoias.
She Graduated Del Norte High this Spring with Honors. She is going to college for nursing with a focus of becoming a midwife.
This is a great honor to be apart of the amazing program at COS. Jac has moved down to Visalia and has started the summer workout program with coach Tyler.
Her sister Jadyn Gorbet went to Evangel University and completed her BA in Music.
Her Bother Seth Gorbet is serving our country in the AirForce and is currently stationed in Nebraska. Now Jac will go make a name for herself at COS. We are excited to follow her journey. Many of the home games will be broadcast on YouTube: https:// www.youtube.com/@COSGiant/streams
Her Coach Tyler Newton was named Northern California Coach of the Year by the California Community College Women's Basketball Coaches Association, the second time he has been chosen. He has also been the Golden Valley Conference Coach of the Year four times. He is one of the top coaches in California for women’s basketball.
Job Opening in Smith River: Elder Nutrition Assistant Cook Salary Range: $28,248.00 $37,518.00 Annually
SUMMARY: Assists in the preparation and serving of food for the Elder Nutrition program and coordinates food services for the Elder Nutrition Program in the absence of the supervisor by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares, cooks, and serves food and beverages.
• Limited oversight of kitchen and staff.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Ability to modify, enlarge, or reduce recipes.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, cleans counters and appliances, and maintains dining room area.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage and recyclable materials, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Received and examines foods and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet standards and specifications.
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• Unpacks and stores food, labeling each as necessary, cleans and organizes storage areas.
• Assist in training helpers and volunteers in cleaning, cooking and serving.
• Follows local, state and federal health, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assumes the duties of the van driver as needed.
• Assists cook with menu planning and food purchasing as needed.
• Follows menu plan and serving sizes as required by Title VI program standards.
• Fills in for cook when required.
• Attends staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines
• Maintains a professional organized clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.
• Shall use computer programs for the use of entering timesheets, read emails, complete on-line trainings, etc.
• Performs other tasks as assigned
Dee-ni' Night for Kids will be held again this year on Friday, September 6th during the duration of Dee-ni' Night. This night is available as an option to families that would like their kids to have a special kid friendly version of Dee-ni' Night. Dinner will be served, there will be games, cultural activities, and more! Children must be potty trained to attend, 3 or older. Please pre-register children that would like to attend. Doors open at the Dat-naa-svt Community Center at 4:15, children need picked up immediately after the Dee-ni' Night concludes.
Dee-ni' Night forKids Signup: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024Night4Kids
The regular Dee-ni' Night will be held on Friday, September 7th at the Tolowa Event Center inside Lucky 7 Casino. The doors will open at 4:30 with dinner starting at 5:30. We encourage you to get there early as seating is limited in the Tolowa Event Center. Max capacity is 330 guests, no RSVPs are being accepted. In addition to a dinner, the Nation will be honoring our eldest elders, our tolowa veterans and our 2024 tribal graduates. We invite you and your family for an evening of honoring and gathering.
There are discounted rooms available at the Lucky 7 Casino and Xaa-wan'-k'vt Village and Resort for Tribal Citizens coming in from out of town to enjoy the event. To book a room at Lucky 7 Casino, contact (855) 4873777 or visit lucky7casino.com/hotel/. For Riverfront rooms at Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village and Resort please call 707-487-3141 or visit http://xvresort.com/.
The 17th annual Dee-ni' Day will be the following day across from Lucky 7 Casino at the Howonquet Hall Community Center from 9am-4pm. This day is open to the
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public and the entire community to enjoy. There will be craft and food vendors, cultural demonstrations, kids activities, stick games, Tribal Citizen art show, horseshoe tournament, gambling and more. Parking is limited at Howonquet Hall, UIHS and the basketball court to our elders. We ask that those that are able to please park in the overflow parking at the cemetery, or across the street at Lucky 7 Casino. When walking across Highway 101 to and from Lucky 7 Casino, Fuel Mart and the Dee-ni' Day event please use the cross walk and please be cautious of fast moving vehicles.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal for services needed for the event such as basket weavers and Indigenous food cookers, Please visit https://www.tolowa-nsn.gov/Bids.aspx
If youwould like more information about Dee-ni' Night and Day please contact Public Relations at 707-487-9255 ext. 1182, public.relations@tolowa.com or visit https://www.tolowa-nsn.gov/329/DEE-NI-DAY for vendorandactivity entryforms.
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Congratulations
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation has been a member of Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATRNI) for many years. Over the past 3 years, we joined over 20 other Tribal governments in pooling our allocation of State Small Business Credit Funding with ATNI, to create a larger pool of funding, that could be more easily managed by ATNI Financial experts. (State Small Business Credit Funding was available to all Tribal Governments during
COVID; by partnering with ATNI, those funds are available now & in the future, for Tolowa Citizen business ventures, which meet certain guidelines.)
ATNI has access to additional Small Business loan programs, creating a "One-Stop" resource of lending options for small business owners and start-ups. We encourage Citizens to contact ATNI to access the many programs they offer.
TRIBAL GRADUATES
8th Grade Graduate
Gage Kastl
Who are your parents?
My guardian-grandmother is Rebecca Carlile.
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Dorothy Cate and Edith Payne.
Where did you grow up and what school are you graduating from? Brookings, OR and Longview, WA.
What school will you attend next year?
Brookings Harbor High School.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations, or sports? Football.
Have you received any honors or awards? Yes, honor roll the last two quarters of ’23-‘24 year.
Do you have any words of advice that you would like to pass on? Whatever you do try to have fun.
PhD in Indigenous Health
Paula Aubrey
Paula will be graduating with my PhD in Indigenous Health from the University of North Dakota onAugust 2nd. She is currently working as the Food Sovereignty Program Manager for the Yurok Tribe Environmental Department.
She is deeply thankful for the support the Tolowa Dee-ni’Nation has given her to reach her goals. Becoming a doctor has been a goal of hers since she can remember, and she is honored to be a first-generation PhD graduate. She would like to give a special thank you to
High School Graduate Alonzo Randolph
Who are your parents? Rebeca Forrest and Nelson Randolph Jr.
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? I grew up in Yreka, Ca. I graduated from Discovery Highschool.
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? I would like to attend college and a vocational training school.
What is your career path? I’m interested in Forestry work and Heavy Equipment
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? No, but I do play plenty of sports with my friends and family for fun.
Do you have any words of advice that you would pass on to encourage other youth to make the most of their high school years? Don’t fall behind in your school work , ask for help when needed.
her family, husband DarrelAubrey, and all those who have supported her along the way. Her maternal grandmother is Louise Moorehead, paternal grandfather daysri Louis Moorehead and mother daysri Lynne Franceane Moorehead. She is the mother to ChaseAubrey and is expecting baby brother’s arrival early September.
Her advice to others is to thrive to reach your goals, even when faced with adversity. Don’t ever give up and pave your own path. Not all paths are linear, and sometimes failure is the greatest learned experience.
NA'SR-DVTLH-NVSH-DVN
Peer Support Technician
What brought you here at the Nation
Always wanted to work within my tribe.
Hobbies or artistic abilities?
I love the river and long walks on the beach. Anything helping animals.
1 bird
Music Genre? All but mostly rock
Movie Genre? Comedy Books?
Not really a sit down and read person, I d rather play with the dog.
Please join us in congratulating theApril 2024
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Employee of the Month: Shannon Quinn, Fiscal Manager
EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
Please join us in congratulating the May 2024 Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Employee of the Month: Nicol Aubrey, Xaa-wan’ -k-wvt Early Learning Program
Education, Health & Disabilities Coordinator
Higher Education & Vocational Training Funding Program
HigherEducationFundingis availableforTolowaDee-ni’ Citizenswantingtofurther theireducationorattend VocationalTraining. The TolowaDee-ni’Nation EducationDepartmentcan alsoprovideassistance, for HighSchoolStudentswho areenrolledinandtaking collegecoursesin conjunctionwiththeirhigh schoolclasses.
