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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBE | WWW.PGST.NSN.US | 360-297-2646 | APRIL 2022
PGST Public Safety and Natural Resources Enforcement Merge
will create better opportunities for officers
and allow us to provide better service to
the community.”
Almirol is quick to stress that these chang-
es are organizational only. Each division
will maintain their separate offices and
focus on their respective divisional man-
dates. There will be little to no cross over
of responsibilities.
“When I was with Suquamish, I ran the
patrol and marine divisions. Once they
were divided up and had separate chiefs, I
realized that you can’t really pull an NRE
person to do patrol or vice versa and still
Two halves of a whole: Mauricio Benitez (left) oversees Natural Re- expect them to do the job they were origi-
sources Enforcement and Robin Houtz (right) is in charge of Public nally assigned to do,” said Almirol.
Safety under the merger of the two departments. Both report to
PGST Police Chief Domingo Almirol. Community members have likely not
noticed any changes resulting from this
PGST Police/Public Safety and Natu- geants who are charged with dealing merger and that’s intentional. Other than
ral Resources Enforcement (NRE) have with day-to-day issues, questions, and needing to fill two open positions on the
merged into one department with two concerns from officers. NRE team, it has been business as usual
distinct divisions. in the months since the merger was made
A team of Deputy Chiefs—Robin official.
In late 2021, a proposal was approved Houtz for Public Safety and Mauri-
by Tribal Council to merge the two cio Benitez for NRE—will oversee the “We must remember that regardless of the
departments to bridge a gap in staff- overall operation of their individual color of their uniform, officers of both di-
ing resulting from several NRE officers divisions and report directly to PGST visions have received the same training to
leaving due to the vaccine mandate. Police Chief Domingo Almirol. be a basic police officer. Their area of re-
The merge also reflects the recommen- sponsibility is the only difference between
dations of an organizational study on According to Almirol, this new orga- the two divisions. They have the same
tribal governments that points to effi- nizational structure allows for better powers of arrest and both investigate vio-
ciency gains when similar departments mentorship opportunities across both lations,” said Almirol.
merge. NRE, which was previously un- divisions. “I am someone who believes
der the purview of Natural Resources, in training people up because one day I He added: “All we’ve done is streamline
is an enforcement division, like Public will retire and the person or persons I’m the management structure and create op-
Safety. training now will take my place,” said portunities for others to learn from each
Almirol. “Our new structure allows ju- other. It also provides for upward mobility
While each division will continue to nior officers to have better access to and for those who are seeking to become a su-
operate within their area of responsibil- learn from leadership, not just about pervisor.”
ity, the new structure provides a tiered enforcement, but also budget and tribal
level of oversight that begins with Ser- government structure. Ultimately, this
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PGST Vision Statement
Our vision is to achieve the full potential of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal sovereign nation to be self-
sufficient, proud, strong, healthy, educated and respected.
PGST Mission Statement
The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is to exercise sovereignty and ensure self-determination and
self-sufficiency through visionary leadership. We will ensure the health, welfare and economic success of a
vibrant community through education, economic development, preservation and protection of the rich culture,
traditions, language, homelands, and natural resources of our Tribe.
Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
31912 Little Boston Road NE Telephone: 360-297-2646 Website: www.pgst.nsn.us
Kingston, WA 98346 Fax: 360-297-7097 Email: info@pgst.nsn.us
Tribal Council
Jeromy Sullivan, Chairman Matt Ives, Councilman
Chris Tom, Vice Chairman Amber Caldera, Councilman
Renee Veregge, Councilman Donovan Ashworth, Councilman
Entity Directors
• Kelly Sullivan, Executive Director • Sam Cocharo, General Manager,
• Greg Trueb, CFO The Point Casino
• Tamara Gage, Administrative Director • Nic'cola Armstrong, Executive
of Tribal Government Director, Tribal Gaming Agency
• Destiny Oliver, Administrative Director • Andrea Dolan-Potter, PGS Foundation
of Tribal Services Executive Director
• Troy Clay, Chief Executive Officer, • Kara Horton-Wright, Port Gamble
Noo-Kayet S'Klallam Housing Authority
Executive Director
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Meet the PGST Health Center Team!
The PGST Community Health Center has made significant shifts to improve service delivery while pro-
viding whole person care for all of our patients. All medical, dental, and behavioral health (wellness)
services are now offered in one convenient location! Many of our providers have been with our team
for several years, but a few are new. Please take a moment to get to know the team that will be work-
ing collaboratively on your and your family’s care.
Brian Black, DDS Rhonda Canada, SUDP Rochelle Ferry
Specialty: dentistry Favorite food? Mexican Dental Health Aide Therapist
Favorite food? My wife, Pearl, is Dream vacation? Europe Hobbies? Kayaking, basket weav-
an excellent cook and I love every- Hobbies? NASCAR and camping ing, and, recently I’ve taken up
thing she makes! carving Ivory and baleen.
Hobbies? Hiking and writing. I
am hoping to do more of both
now that I work at PGST!
Jason Gomez, SUDP Reba Harris, MSW, SUDP Beth Kelton, M.Ed., LMHC
Years of Practice: 4 years Behavioral Health Consultant Specialty: early childhood popula-
Favorite food? My wife’s home- Years of Practice: 12 years, work- tion, Montessori education
made Chicken Alfredo ing towards my LICSW license Years of Practice: 20 years
Dream vacation? Bahamas to a Hobbies? Football, traveling, and
resort that’s in the middle of the hiking
ocean
PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | APRIL 2022 | PAGE 5
Kimberly Krusi, BSW/SUDP B. Susan Lawlor, MA Rachel Smart
Years of Practice: 15 as a social Marriage & Family Therapist, No information provided.
worker. I completed the training Behavioral Health Manager
to be a SUDP about 5 years ago. Specialty: anxiety, trauma, and
Dream vacation? Kansas City, couples/relational work PGST’s Physicians
KS to go to a Big 12 Tournament Years of Practice: 15
to eat excellent BBQ, watch good Dream vacation? Greek Islands
basketball, and see my family. Favorite food? Mexican
NO PICTURE
AVAILABLE
Laura Ryan
Certified Physician Assistant
Specialty: Family practice
Years of Practice: I have worked
in clinics since 1994. I started in Dr. Luke McDaniel
Alaska as a Community Health Medical Director
Aide and EMT to remote villag-
es. I moved to this area to attend
UW’s Physician Assistant pro-
Sandra Walker, DNP-FNP-c gram. I started work with PGST
Specialty: Family practice in 2002.
Years of Practice: 4 years Dream vacation? Back-to-back
Hobbies? Gardening and pretty wilderness river running
much anything outdoors. Favorite food? Soup and salad
Hobbies? I love to be outdoors
riding my horse, walking my dog,
paddling kayaks, hiking, picking
berries, camping with family and
friends, and spending time cook-
ing on open fires. Dr. Scott Lindquist
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Around The Rez
Opportunities and announcements for the S'Klallam Community
Seafood Business & These are unofficial meetings. No door spring with the community-wide litter
prizes or other incentives will be offered pickup event!
Marketing Workshop: for attending. They do not replace Gen-
Incentives Offered eral Council meetings. Participate in weekly challenges posted
The NR department is offering incen- on Facebook and in the weekly memo,
tives to Tribal members who participate Register for the sessions you’re interested or just share the changes your making in
in the Seafood Business and Marketing in by contacting Carilla Sims at 360- your home to support a more sustain-
Workshop, which aims to give partici- 297-6217 or cthevathan@pgst.nsn.us. able life by posting to social media with
pants the skills to start or expand their the hashtag #SustainableLB. All Earth
own seafood business. Day related posts using the hashtag will
Earth Day Events for the be entered to participate in weekly native
The workshop takes about an hour to Whole Community! plant raffles.
complete and covers fish buying and Earth day is on April 22, 2022, but
selling regulations, PGST fishing code, Sustainable Little Boston is hoping you’ll Legal Civil Aid Now Avail-
and small business finance. celebrate every day of the month!
able; Will Creation Work-
Participants will receive an $800 gift Throughout the month of April, check shop: April 23
card, extra resource materials, and copies out the Tribe’s Facebook page for tips, PGST now has a Legal Civil Aid
of all the presentation materials. The advice, and fun facts surrounding Earth available to Tribal members. Stephanie
workshop will be available from April 1 Day. Swan is a licensed attorney who will be
to May 1, and is offered Tuesday thru available to Tribal members on the Tribal
Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Participants Other activities will be available in April Campus at least twice a month to advise
must be 18 years or older. throughout the campus, including: on civil matters, including those related
April 1-30: Seya’s Song Storywalk @ to family law, probate, and other civil
Space is limited. To reserve your spot Tribal Center matters. The Civil Legal Aid can only
call Julianna Sullivan (360-633-5629) or provide guidance related to non-crim-
Nikki Venneman (360-865-2678). April 18-22: Make recycled paper dog- inal, civil issues and cannot act as a
wood blossoms with take & make kits representative in court.
available at the Little Boston Library.
Informational ZOOM Stephanie will be on campus in her
Sessions Friday, April 22: Trashion Show & Re- capacity as PGST’s Legal Civil Aid on
Calling all Tribal members! Curious purpose Expo: put your creativity to the April 12 from 9-11 am and 1-2 pm.
about how your government operates. test by figuring out new ways to reuse An additional date will be added at the
Learn more by joining Tribal Council and recycle! end of the month. An appointment is
in a series of Zoom sessions covering a required. To schedule an appointment,
variety of topics, including: Saturday, April 23: The Repurpose Expo please call Penny (Court Clerk) at 360-
continues with a Household Hazardous 297-9682.
Tuesday, April 19 @ 5 pm Waste Drive, sustainability workshops,
Topic: Finance and plenty of fun and educational activi- The Civil Legal Aid is also hosting a
ties for the whole family. workshop covering the importance and
Tuesday, May 17 @ 5 pm creation of wills on April 23 from 10 am
Topic: Tribal Enterprise Sunday, April 24: Help cleanup for to noon in the Longhouse.
PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS | APRIL 2022 | PAGE 9
Events @ Heronswood
Hydrangeas Paris in Springtime
with Dan Hinkley with Dr. Patrick McMillan
Heronswood is famed for its hydrangea collection, Plants in the genus Paris are shade-loving perennials
which includes a wide array of both wild species and closely related to Trillium. They make an excellent
cultivated varieties. Join hydrangea expert Dan Hinkley addition to the woodland garden and their elegant flow-
as he selects his favorites and tells you how best to ers appear from spring through the summer. Join Dr.
grow them. Patrick McMillan for a tour of the diversity of the Paris
species and how best to grow and propagate them.
12 - 1:30 pm Zoom Lunchtime Lecture 12 - 1:30 pm Zoom Lunchtime Lecture
Pricing for PGST community: $15 Pricing for PGST community: $15
Plants of China at Heronswood Fabulous Foliage: Big Leaves for Big Effect
with Dan Hinkley with Dr. Ross Bayton
For over 25 years, plant hunter Dan Hinkley has Flowers are the highlights of any garden, but are short-
traveled in China, collecting and studying its wealth lived. Foliage is long-lasting and can provide color and
of glorious plants. Join Dan for a tour of Heronswood impact all year long. Tour Heronswood with Director
where he highlights his favorite Chinese collections Bayton as he extols the virtues of fabulous foliage,
and recouts his many journeys to the country. showing how it forms the core of the Garden’s summer
display.
10 am - 1 pm in-person class 10 am - 1 pm in-person class
Pricing for PGST community: $35 Pricing for PGST community: $35
Dress for outdoors weather. Dress for outdoors weather.
For the full 2022 Event Calendar: Heronswood.odoo.com/event
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Happy Birthday!
...to everyone celebrating in April!
April 1 April 10 April 17 April 24
Cherish Goodall Melia Moore Fawn Fredericks Jasmine DeCoteau
Cheri Ives Lenore Edwards Brian Lawrence Sharilyn Michalscheck
Dennis O’ Conner Jordan Hankin Rose Purser
Sejena Hempeel April 18 Timothy Seachord
April 2 Theodore Moran Shirley Greshem
Breana Ballmes Julianna Sullivan Julie Lawrence April 25
Braydon Flores Fred Woodruff IV Barbara Schoenberg Brandon Halsey
Arnold Fulton
Kaylee Jones April 11 April 19 April 26
Cloe Sullivan Jasmine Cole Ryan Charles Nicole Aikman
Judy Fulton Marjorie Tom Mayson Fulton
April 3 Rachel Hudson William Trevathan James Ives III
Jodi Fulton Zachary Johnson Kathleen Jones
Giovanni McPhaul April 20 Shelaya Landers
April 4 Izak Moran Brian Groves Dakota Purser
Elizabeth Fulton Benjamin Ives Jr.
Michael Fulton April 12 Dwayne Ives April 27
Anika Kessler Andrea Ashworth Foster Jones Tiani Doleman
Eleanor Phillips Darren Ashworth Michael Johnson Jr
Michael Cole III April 21 Amber Kalina
April 5 Aidan Purser Marcy Henderson Alyssa Purser
Edward Stark Jeremiah Hayes Jazen Purser
April 13 Emily McBride Terrence Wellman
April 6 Elaine Fulton
Jaymon DeCoteau Mark Ives April 22 April 28
Jordan DeCoteau Joan Ann Murphy John Agauyo Nancy Bannach
Zachary French Victoria Purser Tayana Caldera Sharon Castro
Jalesa Johnson Ryan Wellman Teresa Hudson Sierra Fox
William Lund Matthew Macomber Wendy Fulton
Brenda Seachord April 14 Debra Majerus Rogina Beckwith
Donald Sullivan Kimberly Friesen Daylon Martin Lilly Tom
Stella Wellman Raina Perry Tierrah Wellman
April 15 Tleena Ives
April 7 Roxanne Cummings Lena Tunkara April 29
Susan Hanna Jessica Hankin Kayla Nabors
Donna Jones William Jones III April 23 Willow Sullivan
Michael Nilluka Dawn Jones Ariyah Caspersen
Courtney Sullivan Beverly Michalscheck Jayden Fulton April 30
Nathaniel Swift Xzavier Roberts-Jones William Headley Jelen Cole
Judith Hunt Shayla DeCoteau
April 8 April 16 Victoria Jackson Colleen Loux
Camilia Ives Christy Lawrence Gordan Nyjera Orion Mosher
Eric Meyer James Price Deyani Purser Nancy Townsend
Shayna Reynolds Heather Sullivan Jacqueline Smith
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COMMUNITY NEWS—The Little Boston Library For virtual events, please join our community
recently acquired a digital board games table. The Zoom room and connect through desktop, phone
Infinity® game table includes dozens of digital or mobile. For more information about our April
editions of new and classic games, like Monopoly, programs visit https://krl.org/little-boston and click
Clue, Operation, Candyland, and more. The on the program you wish to attend.
digital versions help develop many skills, including
reading and fine motor skills, just like traditional
board games. The games also help teach basics
like sequencing and counting while encouraging
players to visualize and solve problems. Stop by
the library today to play! Our regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Little Boston Programming
weekdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
• April 3, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -- Storywalk® at
Heronswood Garden We have a new phone number!
• April 7, 10:30 a.m. -- Virtual Family Storytime
• April 10, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -- Storywalk®
Call 360-860-5080 to place a hold, make
at Heronswood Garden a curbside appointment, or speak to a
• April 12, 4:15 p.m. -- Virtual LEGO Builders staff person.
• April 14, 10:30 a.. -- Virtual Family Storytime
• April 17, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Storywalk® at
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• April 18-22 10:00 a.m. -- Earth Day Take & Make Library, we look forward to
connecting with you!
Kit: Recycled Paper Dogwood Blossoms. Pick
up at Little Boston.
• April 19, 4:15 p.m -- Virtual LEGO Builders
• April 21, 10:30 a.m. -- Virtual Family Storytime
• April 24, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -- Storywalk®
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• April 26, 4:15 p.m. -- Virtual LEGO Builders
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