Flagger Class

The TERO is conducting a flaggers training class on Wednesday, November 12. At this time, the class will hold about 8 more people. If you or someone you know would like to attend this training please contact Julie Sohappy at (360) 651-3852.

Get out the Vote

The Public Affairs department is organizing their final door knocking efforts encouraging people to vote and reminding them that ballots are due next Tuesday, November 4. They will be out in the community door knocking tonight at 5:30pm and Saturday from 1pm-5pm. Door knocking is a great outreach effort to get voters to turn in their ballots (and a good way to get some exercise!).

The Public Affairs department needs your help. Their goal is to reach 200 doors to remind people to turn in their ballot. They will also drop off their flier for the November 4th Ballot Party at the Tribal Gym from 12pm-5pm on November 4th.

Door knockers will meet at the Quil Ceda Village Administration Building for both door knocking attempts. Thursday they will meet at 5pm and Saturday they will meet at 12:30pm.

Mytyl Hernandez can provide maps and a script for anyone interested in helping. Please email Mytyl or call Theresa Sheldon at (425) 508-6556 to volunteer.

mhernandez@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov

Family Help Line

Nurturing and raising children can be a tough job. Between the successes and the joys can come periods of doubt and frustration. Sometimes, parents and providers just want a listening ear. Sometimes, they want to find a parent education class. The Family Help Line of Parent Trust of Washington State can help connect families with the resources they want and need.

What Is the Family Help Line?

A toll-free, confidential "warm line" staffed by supportive, trained English and Spanish-speaking Parenting Coaches. Coaches listen to concerns and successes, help problem solve, and help families connect to local community resources.

Family Help Line Hours
Monday – Friday………9am to 10pm
Saturday & Sunday……10am to 6pm

If you have questions and want to learn more about the programs and services that Parent Trust offers, e-mail or call them at:

information@parenttrust.org

E. Washington Office: (509) 454-4000

W. Washington Office: (206) 233-0156

October is SIDS Awareness Month

October is SIDS awareness month. SIDS stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS occurs when an apparently healthy baby aged one month to a year dies suddenly and without cause while asleep. SIDS is the leading cause of death among one month to one year olds. As the name suggests, SIDS can occur at any time without obvious warning signs. Here are some precautions to reduce the risk of SIDS. Provide good medical care and adequate nutrition during pregnancy. Keep the baby in a smoke free environment as secondhand smoke is a reliable contributor to SIDS. Breastfeeding, minimal blankets and pillows in the crib, and putting the baby to sleep on their back all decrease the risk for SIDS.

Men's Health Fair

The Health Clinic staff is hosting a Men’s Wellness Day on November 7^th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. They will be having an array of Health Screening {ie. Cholesterol Screening, Blood Pressures, Prostate Cancer Screens, Diabetes Screens, Vision Screens and anyone that gets a Dental Screen will receive an Braun Oral B battery operated toothbrush} and there will much more health information booths. There will be raffles every hour, and nice participation gifts! So, please take the time to come and take care of your health on November the 7^th at the Tulalip Health Clinic.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Karen Fryberg, TTT Community Health Director, at (360) 651-4515.

Tulalip Youth Services Dance

Friday October 24, the Youth Services Department is hosting a dance for middle school students. Dancing begins at 8pm and ends at midnight. The entrance fee will be in the form of canned food donations that will go to the food bank. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (360) 716-4921.

GED Testing

It is never too late to earn your GED. In the next three months, NorthWest Indian College will offer GED testing once a month in November, December and January. Please see attached flyer.

Marysville Youth Wrestling Club

Who: 5 year old kids to 8^th grade kids

What: Folk-Style Wrestling (like High School, Collegiate)

Where: Totem Middle School (Located @ 7^th and State)

When: Starting Monday, November 3^rd

Practices: Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.

Sign-ups will take place during first couple practices.

For more information, contact Head Coach: Tony Hatch (425) 754-0666

Need Parental Support?

Are you feeling the pinch of food and gas prices?

Want to network with other parents?

Just want to win free stuff?

Well… join us for one of our Parent Groups at the Education Building ‘F’. (across from the Boys & Girls Club)

On October 15 & 16, 2008 there will be a meeting from 12pm - 1pm to discuss the topic of Gossip and Healthy Communication. Those who cannot attend in the afternoon will get a chance to catch the evening session. The evening session begins at 5:15pm and runs until 7:30pm.

On October 29 & 30, 2008 there will be a meeting from 12pm - 1pm to discuss the topic of Structure and Consequences for kids. Those who cannot attend in the afternoon will get a chance to catch the evening session. The evening session begins at 5:15pm and runs until 7:30pm.

We will have a raffle for prizes and gift cards for those attending. Hope to see you there!

For more information, contact Melinda Contraro at (360) 716-4904.

2nd Annual Native American Veteran's Pow-Wow

Saturday, November 15th Totem Middle School in Marsyville will host its 2nd Annual Native American Veteran's Pow-Wow. Doors open for dinner at 5pm in the cafeteria. At 6pm, the Pow Wow begins in the gym and lasts until 10pm. Wayne Thunderchild will be the Master of Ceremonies. There will be a hoop dance exhibition, dancing, drumming, and singing. This event is free and everyone is welcome. Totem Middle School is located at 1605 7th Street in Marysville, Wa. A vendor table requires an item donated to the raffle and $20. For more information contact Jerri Hamley at (360) 657-0971 or JuJu Joseph at (360) 657-6215.

Money Problems?

Budgets can help save you hundreds of dollars per year. Are you curious where your paychecks went? Do you need someone to help you create a budget?

Please join us on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 5:00pm at the Tulalip Tribes Housing Assistance Program’s office: 6319 23^rd Ave NE,Tulalip, WA 98271

Please call ahead for confirmation:

Contact Paul Steinbach at (360) 716-4834 or Ilia Brown at (360) 716-4821

Biddy Basketball Tournament

It’s Biddy Ball Time! Youth Services is having it’s annual, Biddy Basketball Jamboree, two divisions, 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 year olds. It will be held November 15^th at Tribal Center. Check it out if you have children interested or a team that would like to participate, hope to see you there. For more information contact Toby Jones at (360) 716-4881 or Doug Salinas at (360) 716-4925.

Semi-Annual General Council Reminder

The 2008 Semi-Annual General Council is this Saturday, October 11. Voting for Commission elections will take place from 7am until 1pm. Semi-Annual General Council begins at 10am. For the first time, Semi-Annual General Council will be held at the new Tulalip Resort/Casino in the Orca Meeting Room.

See-Yaht-Sub Cancellation

Due to lack of staff, there will be no October 15th edition of the See-Yaht-Sub printed. The See-Yaht-Sub Editor is in the hospital; her daughter, the See-Yaht-Sub Layout Designer is with her; and the See-Yaht-Sub Lead Reporter is out of the country.

Articles and announcements slated for the Oct. 15th issue will be printed in the Oct. 22nd issue. The deadline for that edition is this Friday, October 10th.

We apologize for all of the inconveniences that this is causing. Thank you for your understanding.

If you have any questions, please call Lita Sheldon, Communications Manager at 360-716-4201.

On-Call Tutors

The Youth Services Education Department is looking for anyone interested working with youth (kindergarten through 12th grade) to be On-Call Tutors. High school diploma or GED required. Fill out an On-Call employment application at the Tulalip Employment office (south lot) along with Tulalip and Marysville school district background checks. For more information, contact Valda Gobin of the Education department at (360) 716-4905 or email her at velixman@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov

Employment Boot Camp

We will be holding our next Employment Boot Camp on October 27-30, 2008. Attached is the new flyer. For any questions please contact Luis Hernandez by e-mail or phone. Thank you very much for your time.

Luis Hernandez

ARM Coordinator

Wk: (360)716-4023

Fax: (360)651-4571

Cell: (425)754-7014

lhernandez@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov

Last Day to Register to Vote

There will be a voter registration party at the Housing Conference Room tomorrow from 12pm-5pm. The housing conference room is located off of water works road at 3107 Reuben Shelton Drive. Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote in this year's election. Please stop by, grab some lunch and register to vote! Everyone is welcome.

Rookie Floor Hockey

The Marysville YMCA Rookie Sports league is designed to provide a positive team experience for all participants. The emphasis in this unique sports program is on fun, skill development, sportsmanship and teamwork. Children meet every Saturday for 6 weeks. They practice and play during the same time period. All participants receive team shirts and an award at the end of the season. Rookie sports are geared for children ages 3-6 years old.

Registration: October 1st-26th

Season: November 15th - December 20th

Fee: YMCA Member: $30
Program Member: $60

Questions?: Contact Lisa, (360) 651- 1610

Your Child Support Questions Answered

Need help filling out child support forms? At Tulalip Child Support Services, we're facilitating visits from the State to help Tribal members have their concerns addressed. Save a trip or phone call to the Everett Field office. Second Thursday of each month starting October 9, 2008 from Noon-3:30pm at the Language Department (Old Health Clinic).

For more information call Tulalip Child Support Services at (360)716-4556

Graffiti Task Force First Meeting

Executive Director Martin Napeahi has set up the first meeting for the Graffiti Task Force. The first meeting will be held on October 8th at 9:00am in the Tribal Gym. This is an open to anyone that wants to help. For more information, contact Martin Napeahi at (360) 651-3913