Improving Anadromous Fish Access in Rowdy and Dominie Creeks: Embracing Restoration for Sustainable Fisheries
The Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation is thrilled to announce the commencement of the Rowdy and Dominie Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project, which will restore fish access to over thirteen miles of high-quality stream habitat in tributaries to the Smith River, Del Norte County, California. This project will remove an outdated weir and fish trap at the Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery replace it with a more fish-friendly design, as well as improve hatchery infrastructure at the confluence of Rowdy and Dominie Creeks to enhance fish passage conditions. Its implementation is the culmination of a decade-long process to consider stakeholder input, feasibility, and alternative designs to address the hatchery’s in-stream weir infrastruc-
ture, which currently ranks as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s top two Fish Passage Priorities for California. Project partners for implementation include GHD, Mike Love and Associates, and West Coast Contractors.
The Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation has led the effort to remove and renovate the salmonid fish passage barriers at the Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery since the Nation purchased the hatchery property in 2013. The weir and fish trap, constructed in the 1970's, were built to facilitate the collection of adult Chinook Salmon and steelhead for spawning at the hatchery. At the time, fish passage for juvenile salmonids and lamprey species was not considered. Due to these barriers, approximately 11.5 miles of habitat on Rowdy Creek and 1.6 miles on Dominie Creek are inaccessible to upstream migrating juvenile salmonids and both Pacific and Brook lamprey. Once the project is complete, both juvenile salmonids and lamprey will have unimpeded access to the habitat upstream of the hatchery property. The hatchery weir and adult fish trap will be replaced with a new design that allows the weir to remain at grade with the streambed when not in use, allowing fish to pass through the hatchery site with no vertical jump required. “This is an extremely important project for our area,” says Jennifer Jacobs, Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation’s Fisheries Division Manager “we haven’t encountered a Coho Salmon in the
the day we can watch salmonids swim freely up and down Rowdy and Dominie Creeks.”
The Nation is proud to lead local efforts to monitor, protect and enhance salmon and steelhead populations for the benefit of both the local community and tourists alike. "We believe that by honoring and incorporating indigenous knowledge into our fisheries management practices, we can achieve a harmonious balance between subsistence, conservation and recreation," says Jeri Lynn Thompson, Tribal Council Chair "Our goal is to protect these species for future generations." Project funders for implementation of the Rowdy and Dominie Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project include the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Proposition 1 Program, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund, and Caltrans mitigation funds.
Join us in our commitment to safeguarding the legacy of salmon and steelhead, as we continue to blend tradition with innovation for the betterment
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DNHS SOFTBALL
Clutch Steinruck home run lifts Warriors to walk-off NCS win
By: Humboldt Sports
It doesn’t get much more exciting than this.
The Del Norte Warriors will get the opportunity to play for their first North Coast Section championship in softball since 2008 after they beat Salesian 4-3 in their Division-4 semifinal in Crescent City on Wednesday evening.
And they won in thrilling fashion, overcoming a one-run deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning with a two-run, walk-off home run by junior Tsinte Steinruck.
With the Warriors down to their final out, the third baseman’s clutch blast skipped off the outfield fence to secure one of the program’s most thrilling victories ever and more importantly keep their season going.
And that kickstarted a celebration the likes of which the Warriors have rarely seen before.
“They were crying and laughing, the whole nine yards,” a delighted head coach Aaron Healy said. “It was so cool.”
Making it even cooler is the fact that Steinruck didn’t hit particularly well for much of the season, but the reliable third baseman has raised the level of her game at the plate this postseason and it showed on Wednesday.
The victory sets up a championship showdown at No. 1 seed St. Helena on Friday night after the Saints edged Fortuna 3-1 in the other semifinal on Tuesday.
“That one swing is all it took,” Healy added. “I’m hoping that sparks us a little and we can go down there and go out and play our game.”
Check out video highlights of Steinruck’s big blast above
It maybe shouldn’t have come down to the final at-bat after some sloppy defense proved costly for the home team early in Wednesday’s game.
Three early Del Norte errors helped the Pride take a two-run lead in the top of the first inning, as the Warriors looked a little nervy at the start of
one of their biggest games of the season.
But the Del Norte girls would settle down and grow into the game, and they cut the deficit in half with their first run in the bottom of the second inning.
The Pride would add to their advantage, however, with another run in the top of the fifth, before a solo home run by outstanding Del Norte catcher Carlee Harper in the sixth would leave just one run between the two teams once again.
The Warriors would carry that momentum into the seventh, and with two outs and Koy McQuillen on base Steinruck delivered.
“It was a very exciting game,” said Healy, who is in his first year with the team.
Harper and Steinruck each finished 1-for-3 with a home run, while Audrey Phillips also was 1-for-3 and Shay Nolan finished 1-for-2.
The four hits were all the Warriors could muster, but they certainly made them count.
The visitors managed just two hits.
Nolan got the start in the circle and pitched four solid innings, before McKenna Curtis came in to relief her in the fifth and closed out the game.
“She pretty much shut them down,” Healy said of Curtis.
The early defense, however, was a cause of concern.
“Our defense is better than that,” the head coach said. “It was a good ball game, but I think we gave up runs we shouldn’t have and then we had to figure out a way to come back.”
The players responded in emphatic fashion and the coach praised his defense for being “rock solid” after the early miscues.
Friday’s NCS championship appearance will be the second straight for the Warriors, who lost to Cardinal Newman in last season’s decider.
A victory over St. Helena would also secure just the H-DNL’s second-ever Big 5, Charles Lakin tournament and NCS championship hat trick, something only the 2019 McKinleyville Panthers have ever achieved.
The 2008 Redwood Empire Class 2A NCS crown is Del Norte’s only ever section title in the sport.
Friday’s game is set for 5 p.m. and will be played on an all-weather field.
Srch’ee-te Num-nii~-ma~s (July) 2024 Tribal Government Newsletter published by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, 12801 Mouth of Smith River Road, Smith River CA 95567. Phone: 707-487-9255. Website: www.tolowa-nsn.gov. Articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation or their Staff. The Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation reserves the right to use their discretion in the information they publish. As per the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, no article shall be published or acknowledged in the tribal newsletter that does not promote and protect the best interests of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. Editor: Emily Reed, emily.reed@tolowa.com
January11,2024
WAA-'AA-DVNNUY-NII~-'A~(CONSENTAGENDA):
M/S/C (Wait/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda including: Agenda 2024-11: Appointment of Joseph Giovannetti at primary and Jeri Thompson as alternate to the CA Tribal College; Agenda 202419: Oregon SHPO letter; Co-Sponsorship and Support for AB 1284 – Tribal Ancestral lands and waters
M/S/C (O’Connell/Wait) 5-0-2 Motion to approve Resolution 2024-04 Application to Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program with the removal of shaa-xu’-xat from the map.
M/S/C (Giovannetti/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2451-1305 with Northridge Electric for work on the Tribal Justice Center not to exceed $468,071k.
M/S/C (Steinruck/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2351-1292 not to exceed $8,758.31 with Kellum Floors and More to install flooring in the Mitchelle House. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA(NATURALRESOURCES):
M/S/C (Wait/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve the Chairperson to sign documents and accept the award for Sonar and Pinniped Monitoring in the Smith River, Project ID: A/EA-46.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Chair signature on subcontract with Pacific Coast Fish, Wildlife, and Wetlands Restoration Association (PCFWWRA) for the South Fork Rowdy/Savoy Creeks
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 4-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2376-1301 with ASM Affiliates not to exceed $180k for Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation (TDN) Tribal Cultural Assessment - Cultural Resources Management Professional Services, the SOW will be from January 2024 to December 2024.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Boardman) 4-0-1 Motion to approve delegation letter with the Chairpersons signature that allows Jeri Robertson, Housing Manager to submit the IHP amendments and annual reporting. With the additional language that Tribal Council approves IHP and IHP amendments before being submitted.
M/S/C (Wait/O’Connell) 4-0-1 Motion to approve with addition of adding Richard Armstrong as final alternate and using Councils nsn email addresses rather than the @tolowa.com. Resolution 2024-01 California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) Membership Delegates, and membership fees in the amount of $10,200k.
M/S/C (Boardman/Wait) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2024-02 Northern and Southern Regional Specialty Centers in the California Indian Health Service Area.
M/S/C (Boardman/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Elena Sisneros to serve on the Food Council Steering Committee. With the request that if a committee keeps minutes that they are able to share with the Nation.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Chairperson to sign letter to CDFW regarding Chinook Harvest on the Smith River. With the addition of sending a letter from RCFH.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve chairperson signing letter with the removal of the word “recreate” to Pacific Fisheries Management Council, regarding the Closure of Nearshore Groundfish Fishery in California’s Northern Management Area.
M/S/C (Steinruck/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve the chairperson signature on the extension of time, for the Project Agreement with Friends of the Dunes/Tolowa Dunes Stewards for Lake Earl Wildlife Area Coastal Dunes and Estuary Restoration, through 12.31/2024
M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2240-1085 modification #2 with Daniel Burgess to provide services to the Nation in the Native Plant Nursery, Food Forest, and Seed Library.
M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2024-08 A Resolution Authorizing Dorothy Wait to Serve on the Board of Directors of the California Tribal Families Coalition.
M/S/C (Boardman/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda including: Agenda 2024-16: Assistant Executive Director JD; Agenda 2024-48: Drone Policy; Agenda 2024-56: meeting minutes for 10/12/23; Agenda 202474;meeting minutes for 11/9/23, 11/30/23, 12/14/23; Agenda 2023-62: removal of Cypress trees on N. Indian Rd; Agenda 2024-69: letter to CCC ED to request all land & easement dedications from Consent agreement go to the Nation; Agenda 2024-72: Political Contributions X3; Agenda 2024-71 submission written comments to USPTO; Agenda 2024-103: ARPA spending allocation to different projects.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2414-1328 with Infinity Abatement Services not to exceed $756,050 dollars to remove toxic materials from Xaa-wan’ -k’wvt Village and Resort Hotel and Restaurant using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield’s Cleanup Grant FY19 and FY22.
M/S/C (Wait/Giovannetti) 6-0-1 Motion to approve submitting the application and resolution for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Funding. Resolution 2024-11 Application for Indian Housing Block Grant – Competitive Funds to Construct Affordable Family Housing
M/S/C (Boardman/Sullivan) 6-0-1 Motion to approve modification #1 to Contract CT-2315-1272 with Darryl Yarak, dba TerraNet for consulting and project management services, to advise the Nation on Broadband Fiber projects and to assist in managing and planning design of a broadband network.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve signature on Letter of Support to Community Food Council for Del Norte and Tribal Lands and the North Coast Growers’ Association for their application of funding through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant.
M/S/C (Sullivan/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve the use of seven (7) regalia photos to be placed on customized sound boards in the main gathering hall area of Dat-naa-svt Community Center.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Sullivan) 6-0-1 Motion to approve with corrections and additions Resolution 2024-10 Requesting that the Secretary of the Department of the Interior Plance the Rowdy Creek Hatchery Property into Trust and Proclaim this Property as a Part of the Reservation.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve with edits Resolution 2024-09 Requesting that the Secretary of the Department of the Interior Place the Croft, Ball, Allen/ Epperson, Etta Richards, Brune and Eller Properties into Trust and Proclaim them as part of the Reservation. The seven (7) parcels total approximately 21.27 acres, into trust for the members of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and to proclaim them as part of the reservation.
M/S/C (Steinruck/O’Connell) 5-1-1 Motion to approve submitting Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation’s name and logo be added to the Indigenous Stewardship Network’s University of California Agricultural & Natural Resources Strategic Planning Process Proposal.
M/S/C (Steinruck/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Tribal Collection loan request to display the newly completed Xee-nvs (Canoe) at the General Membership Meeting for Tribal Citizens.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve with corrections Resolution 2024-12 Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity for Master Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Oregon and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
M/S/C (Boardman/Giovannetti) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT- 2471-1317 w/ Amanda Dockter to teach educational knowledge to ACE students, not to exceed $15k.
M/S/C (Steinruck/Sullivan) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2024-17 Certification and publishment of the Amendment to the Nations Constitution as Brought Forth Through the Vote by Tribal Citizens February 17, 2024.
M/S/C (Wait/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve to renew the billboard contract for a one-year and changing the message to focus on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and Human Trafficking Awareness. 'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti,
LHETLH-XAT-NE MOTIONS
O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson
M/S/C (Wait/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve submission of the Tribal Family Assistance Plan (TFAP) renewal with the changes as needed.
M/S/C (Sullivan/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Letter of Interest (LOI) and Resolution 2024-15 Resolution By Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Tribal Council Requesting an Annual Funding Agreement With The United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve modification #1 to Contract CT-2340-1203 with Dalton Beene to assist with surveys for the Rowdy Restoration Project and other fisheries/ hatchery duties as needed not to exceed $10,500.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Wait) 5-1-1 Motion to approve signature on Sub-Grant Agreement and Resolution 2024-16 Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity for Fire Response Capacity Project Sub-Grant Agreement with Humboldt County.
M/S/C (Sullivan/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve chairperson signature on Contract CT-2440-1323 not to exceed $159,564 with Deer Creek Resources to develop a Tribal Community Wildfire Protection Plan (TCWPP).
M/S/C (Wait/O’Connell) 5-0-0 Motion to approve submitting a micro-grant to the Heal the Healers Grant program to support staff wellness in the amount of $5k.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Giovannetti) 5-0-0 Motion to approve agreement between Redwood Parks Conservancy (RPC) and Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, in the amount of $12k.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-0 Motion to approve Contract CT-2440-1334 with West Coast Contractors for Rowdy and Dominie Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project not to exceed $5,983,921.
M/S/C (Steinruck/O’Connell) 5-0-0 Motion to approve Contract CT-2440-1135 with Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation THPO for Cultural Monitoring Services on the Rowdy Creek and Dominie Fish Passage Improvement Project not to exceed $36,180.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-0 Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Del Norte Unified School District to co-sponsor the 2nd annual
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-0 Motion to approve Motion to approve Contract CT-2471-1339 with William Bommelyn Sr. not to exceed $450.00 for Cultural Education.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-0 Motion to approve with corrections, Resolution 2024-18 Incorporation of the Nvn-nvst-`aa~-ta Waa-tr`vslh-`a~ Land Trust Inc.
M/S/C (Giovannetti/Steinruck) 4-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2024-23 Designation of Representatives from the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation to Participate in the North Coast Tribal Transportation Commission (NCTTC).
M/S/C (Steinruck/O’Connell) 4-0-1 Motion to approve Sub-award for Sunken Seaweed, LLC in the amount of $200k. The Sub-award will be for the feasibility study that will be conducted on Kelp farm locations within the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation (TDN) Ancestral territory.
M/S/C (O’Connell/Boardman) 4-0-1 Motion to approve Chairperson to sign the Request for Grant Transaction for Grant Number SGRT-TNAP-24-0026 to execute the agreement fir SFY 24/25 with the California Department of Social Services.
M/S/C (Giovannetti/ O’Connell) 4-0-1 Motion to approve the Chairperson to approve and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation (TDN) to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist county Interagency Leadership Teams (ILT) and other tribes in development of system of care MOUs.
M/S/C (Steinruck/O’Connell) 3-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-2271-1136 Mod #1 with Kelly Potts to teach Surfing and water safety to ACE students in an amount not to exceed $48k.
der Creek Middle School in Redding. He is the son of TDN citizen Stephanie (Giovannetti) Kasinger
and Jeremiah Kasinger (enrolled Choctaw). Preston has been a recipient of the Superintendent’s Honor Roll the last 2 years and has maintained a straight A grade average the last three years. He played for the winning North team in the North-South Shrine football game last fall in Chico for 14 year olds. Preston is currently playing baseball for a Shasta County 14 year old travel team. He will be enrolling at Shasta High School this fall, where he hopes to play both football and baseball. He hopes to eventually attend Stanford and pursue medicine.
8TH GRADE GRADUATES
Alexis Owen
She is the daughter of Wade and Deanna Owen, is a descendant of Cornelius Moorehead. She will be graduating from eighth grade at Redwood Elementary School. Alexis was active this year participating in cheerleading, dance and track. She is a straight A student and is excited to attend Del Norte High School in the Fall.
Isaiah Hodges
My parents are Isaac and Tiffany Hodges.
My Tolowa ancestors are, as following: Isaac Hodges > Donald Leonard Payne Sr > Gladys Evelyn Payne > day-sri~ Henry Daniel (Peini) Payne > day-sri~ Sarah ChannonFarnham-Peini > day-sri~ Cha-met > day-sri~ Da-ho-tra
I live in Brookings, Oregon. I am graduating from my homeschool program.
I will be attending Baker’s Web Academy for my freshman year in high school.
I am a part of the Brookings Livestock and Shooting Sports, a 4H group, which I participate in archery, rifle, pistol, shotgun, and muzzleloader competition. I also attend a Christian youth group.
I’ve qualified and participated in State and County level shooting competitions, earning many awards. I aspire to go to a National level shooting competition next year.
Cobin Moon
Who are your parents? Heath E. Moon & Nikki Moon
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? My Dad, Grandma- Bernice Larson and her mom Louise Thorton.
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? Grew up in Red Bluff, CA & Los Molinos, CA Graduating from Los Molinos Elementary.
What school will you attend next year? Los Molinos High School
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? Football & Wrestling
Have you received any honors or awards? Certificate and medal Academic Excellence, Scholar Athlete maintaining a 3.5 or higher Honor Roll + Student of the year
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 Give Up.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? My grandfather is Joel Bravo.
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? Palm Beach Gardens – Palm Beach Gardens
Highschool
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? I will attend University of Central Florida. What is your career path? I will go to college to study Finance and Management.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? I work for Luxottica Retail.
Have you received any honors or awards? I was honored for graduating in the top 5% of my class.
Emma Benson
My mom is Ashley Benson. My Tolowa ancestors are Minnie Cooke and John Cooke. I grew up in Smith River California, and I graduated from Sunset High School. I plan to attend College of the Redwoods, then go to a University. My career path is to become an attorney. I participated in the Native American Club. My words of advice are to keep going even if it seems hard.
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 slack off! School can completely change the path of your life and you
Del Norte High Class of 2024. Madison is a Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Tribal Citizen. Her parents are Allen and Shelly Bommelyn. Her grandparents are Bill and Diana Bommelyn and Weldon and Lori Hailey. Madison will be going to the Adult Transition Program through Del Norte Unified School District in the fall.
Steven Keuth
Who are your parents? Christy Crawford
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Florinda Salcedo
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? I grew up in Crescent City, CA and I’m graduating from Sunset High.
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? Yes, but not immediately, just two years, probably just at C.R.
What is your career path? I could go pro skateboarding or just a nurse.
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? I skateboard and I sometimes play basketball.
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 Do Drugs!!!
Madison Renee Bommelyn
Chase Owen
Chase will be graduating from Del Norte High School this Spring. He is the son of Wade and Deanna Owen and a descendent of Cornelius Moorehead. Chase plans on joining the Air Force and attending a trade school after his service. Chase has been on the honor roll all four years of his high school career.
Serenatee Rose Richards-Nunez
Serenatee has graduated Highschool. She plans to attend UC Davis.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Billy L. Sesher
Who are your parents? Sabrina Boschee and Philbert Sesher
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Minnie Cooke, John Cooke, Letisha Ponte Cooke, Letty Cooke, and William Phillip Sesher
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? I grew up in Humboldt County and am graduating from Eureka High School
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? I may participate in some butchery training otherwise I plan on apprenticeship
What is your career path? Butcher
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? Yes, Native American club, and the Gaming club.
Have you received any honors or awards? I've earned an attendance award, student of the month and have been on A honor roll repeatedly
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? With skill and the power of will, anything is achievable.
Jenna Sanders
Who are your parents? Jess and Jenny Sanders
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Ina Chapman
Where did you grow up and what high school are you graduating from? Arlington, Washington Arlington Highschool
Do you intend to further your education by attending a college, university or vocational training school? I am going to Skagit Valley college in Mount Vernon Washington.
What is your career path? I am in Nursing School
Do you participate in any clubs, organizations or sports? High School Rodeo, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Light Rifle Shooting
Have you received any honors or awards? I have received awards for being a honor roll student.
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? I would tell them that its ok to not know what they want to do yet, also to get involved in school spirit!
COLLEGE
Jadelin received her Bachelor of Science in Public policy, Planning and Management and a Minor in Business Administration.
She plans to work with tribes creating programs for native youth to develop skills for the workforce.
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATES
Seleya Teurn
Who are your parents?
Charles Gochanour and Diana Scott
Where did you grow up and what high school did you attend? I grew up in Sacramento California. I attended Calvine
What motivated you to go on to higher education? To provide a better life you me and my family.
What is the name of the college, university, or vocational training school you are attending? In what city and state was your school located, or did you take classes online? I attended Southern New Hampshire University. I was able to attend my class online while I was working
POST SECONDARY STUDENTS
Gabrielle Hodges
Who are your parents? Isaac and Tiffany Hodges
Who are your Tolowa ancestors? Isaac Hodges > Donald Leonard Payne Sr > Gladys Evelyn Payne > day-sri~
Henry Daniel (Peini) Payne > day-sri~
Sarah Channon-Farnham-Peini > daysri~ Cha-met > day-sri~ Da-ho-tra
Where did you grow up and what high school did you attend? I grew up in Brookings, OR and I attended Brookings -Harbor High School.
What motivated you to go on to higher education? I wanted to have a stable career where I could provide for my family without stressing about income, and I was always drawn towards the beauty industry.
What is the name of the college, university, or vocational training school you are attending? Advanced Esthetics Institute, Eugene OR
When do you expect to graduate? What degree will you graduate with AA, BA, Masters? I received my Bachelor degree.
What is your career path? Business administration.
What do you want to do with your life once you have graduated? Will you seek higher Education? I plan on advancing to my masters. I plan to do this after starting a career with the state of California.
Do you have any words of advice for people who are thinking about going to college? Doesn't mater how old you are or if you are working full time. If you stick to it college is worth it.
When do you expect to graduate? What degree will you graduate with AA, BA, Masters? I graduated April 17, 2024 with my Esthetician Certificate and took my state boards May 22nd and got my Esthetics license.
What is your career path? I will be getting a job at a salon in Eugene, OR to provide waxing and facial services. I also plan on attending an eyelash certification course so I can provide eyelash extension services.
What do you want to do with your life once you have graduated? Will you seek higher Education? I plan on continuing my education and growing my business, I want to be an amazing Esthetician that can help all skin types and make my clients feel their best selves.
Do you have any words of advice for people who are thinking about going to college? My advice to people wanting to go to college/ trade school or any higher education is to do it, you won’t regret it! It feels amazing to accomplish something you worked hard at.
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD
Donna Haynes. She plans to attend College of the Redwoods in the fall to study Psychology and Child Development.
This event is always a wonderful success and only made possible because of you, those of you who came out and dedicated your time to tend to the graves of our loved ones, and honor those who have come and gone before us. Memorial Day is a time to recognize and honor all our tribal citizens who served in the various armed forces and continue to serve our Country.
We honor their sacrifices and are eternally grateful for our freedom.
Shu' nee-yu' to everyone who was able to come out and participate!
FEBRUARY 12, 1950 – MAY 31, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and affection that we announce the passing of Patti “PK” Ann (Phillips) Kelly, who left us peacefully on May 31, 2024, at the age of 74, in Fairview, Oregon. Patti was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose memory will be cherished and kept alive by her devoted husband, Don Kelly; her loving children, Kari, Jenni, and Chris; her daughter-in-law, Brandy; her treasured granddaughters, Kaylee, Ashlin, Savannah, and Brooklyn; and her adored great-granddaughter, Lola. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Melba and Emil.
Born and raised in Reedsport, Oregon, Patti graduated from Reedsport High School and went on to complete her education at Northwestern College of Business in 1969. It was in that same year that she united in marriage with her lifelong partner, Don Kelly, and together they embarked on a journey of love and companionship that spanned 55 years.
After working with the State of Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services she moved to her career at TLR where she held various positions ending in retirement as an export manager. She made many lifelong friends throughout her career that she stayed close with after retiring.
Patti's life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to her family. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as preparing meals for her loved ones and spending quality time with her family. Her home was a gathering place where everyone was welcome, and her Sunday dinners were a tradition that brought the family together in fellowship and celebration of their bond.
Her kind spirit and loving heart have left an indelible mark on all who knew her, and she will be profoundly missed. May she rest in peace.
Lee Gardner
October 4, 1935 - June 1, 2024
Lifetime pioneer of Harbor, OR & the eldest male tribal member of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, Lee Gardner passed away on June 1, 2024 surrounded by family. Lee is survived by his wife of 70 years, Laura Gardner, sons Fletcher (Helen) Gardner & Sterling (Dorothy) Gardner; daughter Nellie (Jerry) Fox, numerous Grandkids, Great-Grandkids, Great-Great-Grandkids and so very many friends. Lee was a well known tree faller and logger. He loved to hunt and always had a hunting story to tell. Lee will be missed.
There will be a Celebration of Lee's Life on July 4, 2024 at 2 pm at Gardner Ranch, followed by a potluck BBQ.
Redwood Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.
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Name & Title
Bradley Tripp – PWF Worker
Department
Community Development
What brought you to worker here at the Nation?
Being a tribal member, I’m wanting to help out.
Hobbies or artistic Abilities?
Driving in the hills, hunting and fishing.
Pets?
Dogs – a blue healer & a German Shepard/wolf mix
Favorite Sports
SF Giants
Name & Title
Department
Education
What brought you to work here at the Nation?
I’ve worked in Language and Education before, and wanted to come back.
Hobbies or artistic abilities?
Photography and illustrating stories.
Pets?
Name & Title
Jessica Mastaloudis
Program Accountant
What brought you to work here at the Nation?
I enjoy working and supporting our local native communities and saw the opportunity on Indeed. I look forward to this opportunity and am very appreciative.
Hobbies or artistic abilities?
I love playing bingo and card games, listening to various genres of music, and spending time with my family. I have an amazing husband, one daughter (bonus son), one son (bonus daughter) and seven grandchildren!
Pets?
My husband and I have one dog. She is a blue nose rescue pit bill. Her name is Raya. I got her when she was 1 years old. She is going on 11.
Favorite sports team?
Kansas City Chiefs and no not because of Taylor Swift lol I’ve been a Patrick Mahomes fan long before that.
Music Genre?
All, but it has to have lyrics
Movie Genre?
Romantic Comedy. That that ends happy Books?
I love a good autobiography. Last one I listened to was Matthew Perry’s “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing”.
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Indian Child Welfare Advisory Board
First Wednesday of the month
Housing Committee
Third Wednesday of the month
TERO Commission Fourth
July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm House of Howonquet, River Room
Education Committee
Second Monday of the month
July 8, 2024 at 5:30pm Sri’ -srwvlh Office
16299 US-Hwy 101 N. Natural
Third Tuesday of the month
July 17, 2024 at 5:30pm House of Howonquet, River Room
Wee-ya' Committee
Fourth Thursday of the month
July 25, 2024 at 5:00pm House of Howonquet, River Room
Enrollment Committee
Normally meets on the Fourth Monday of the month. Enrollment is closed during the general and special election.
Housing, ICWA and Education Committees are accepting applications for Citizens interested in serving as committee members. Appointments will take place soon.
