Month: January 2016

Sharon R. (Hatch) Morken (1952 – 2016)

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Sharon had become very sick and left us to be with the Lord and her family in heaven early the morning of January 18, 2016.

She was born in Everett, Wash. to Cyrus B. Hatch Jr. and Emily Ann Beatty (both deceased), she was the oldest of six children. Sharon is preceded in death by her sister, Holly (Hatch) Jones, brother, Wayne Hatch and grandson, Jaylen Ray Fryberg.

Sharon is survived by her siblings, Cyrus Hatch III, Marilyn Flores and Myrna Pacheco; and her four children: Wendy Fryberg, Corey Morken, Jesse Chavez and Samantha Chavez.

Sharon was born and raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. She always focused her life around what was most important to her, family and education. Sharon was so proud to have a long career working for the BIA and to later retire as the Executive Administrative Assistant from Quil Ceda Village in Tulalip. Sharon received her Bachelor’s Degree from Evergreen State College and was very proud of this accomplishment. Family was Sharon’s pride and joy and her first priority, as she was the backbone for everyone. She always made time for others although she arrived in her own time to each occasion and was known as the favorite auntie. Sharon had many favorite things but she was most known for taking pictures. She always wanted each beautiful moment to be captured and saved as a memory, which she did with all her scrapbooking. She also had a newfound interest and passion for learning to quilt.

Sharon was proud of being a mom and always made sure her children knew that. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and all her special nieces and nephews who came to visit her often. Sharon had a beautiful soul and she had a place for everyone in her heart. She loved everyone without judgement and only showed kindness. She will be missed greatly and will always be remembered for what she did for others.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 1:00 – 2 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Health Alert: New Flu Cases at Karen I. Fryberg Health Clinic

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Submitted by Anneliese Means, RN, BSN, Community Health Nurse

The flu viruses have arrived in Tulalip but it’s not too late to vaccinate – Get your flu vaccine today!

This week at the Tulalip Health Clinic we diagnosed and treated three children with the flu under the age of seven.  Unfortunately it is our children, elders (over the age of 50), and our pregnant women who are at high risk of having flu related complications (like severe illness, hospitalization, and even death).  The flu season could stretch all the way into May this year so it is not too late to vaccinate!

For millions of people every season, the flu can mean a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, fatigue, and miserable days spent in bed. However, you may not realize that each flu season, flu also causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and thousands or sometimes tens of thousands of deaths.

How dod I know if I have the flu?

If you have a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, or fatigue you might have the flu.

What can I do?

Prevent the flu by getting your flu vaccination, covering your cough, and regularly washing your hands (for 30 seconds or more).

When you are sick, wash your hands, cover your cough, stay away from loved ones, and go to the doctor quickly to be checked for the flu.

Studies show that flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. This is why CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older (including pregnant women).  Flu vaccines are available at the Tulalip Health Clinic as a shot and as a nasal spray through a walk-in nurse visit for vaccination.

 

Karen I. Fryberg Health Clinic (360-716-4511)

Nurse Visit/Vaccination Walk-In Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Hours: 8am-11:30am and 1pm-3:30pm

Wednesday

Hours: 10am-11:30am and 1pm-4pm

 

To learn more about high risk conditions, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/high_risk.htm

 

 

William Owen Wold

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William “Bill” Wold Dunn passed away peacefully on January 1, 2016, in Medford, Oregon.

He was born on the Tulalip Reservation on January 30, 1927. Bill grew up in Washington and graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1944. He served in the Merchant Marines and in the US Army. Bill owned Wold Logging Company in in Hoopa, CA for many years.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Wold; his father, Sam Wold Sr.; his mother, Beatrice Dunn Wold; his brother, Sam Wold Jr.; his uncle, Daniel Brudevold Sr.; and his beloved grandmother, Joanna Sheldon.

Bill loved being outdoors; logging, fishing; trap-shooting; and taking road trips. He was fond of singing Johnny Cash songs. His favorite saying when he wanted a kiss on the cheek was “give me some sugar.”

A visitation will be held Friday, January 15, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery where he will be laid next to his brother, Sam. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the William Wold Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Sharon Wold, 211 Salmonberry Ct, Crescent City, CA 95531. The family would appreciate your fond memories of Bill be sent to the Bill Wold family, P.O. Box 8533, Medford, OR 97501 or wowlogging@hotmail.com. We will miss Bill’s beautiful smile, his twinkling blue eyes and his charming ways. Thank you Bill for blessing our lives.

New Elders Committee members elected

by Micheal Rios, Tulalip News 

Elders election

 

On Monday, January 11, Tulalip elders came together to cast their votes and enjoy a catered lunch in the Orca Ballroom of the Tulalip Resort Casino. Votes were cast to determine who the three open spots on the Elders Committee would go to.

Current committee members Dawn Simpson and Gary Baker were joined by newly elected members Valda Gobin, Lily Ann “Cookie” Robinson, and Delmar Jones.

Following the election, there was a hand-vote to determine who would be Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. It was decided that Valda Gobin is the new Chairman, Gary Baker is Vice-Chair, and Dawn Simpson is the new Secretary.

 

Lady Hawks move to 11-0 after lopsided victory

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by Micheal Rios, Tulalip News

The Lady Hawks (10-0) made short work of the Orcas Christian Saints (1-4) in a home game played on Monday, January 11. Coming into the game, the Lady Hawks were riding a 10 game win streak and remained unbeaten, while the Saints were just hoping they’d have five girls to play. Due to injuries the Saints only dressed five girls, but one had so much tape around a sprained ankle it looked like a cast.

From the opening moments of the game observers could tell it was only a matter of how much the Lady Hawks would win by. The Saints only had one player who could handle the ball and find some clean shots against the Lady Hawks stingy defense. Meanwhile, the home team fielded five starters who were all able to find quality shots and, a lot of time, wide open looks after a couple quick dribbles.

The Lady Hawks led 19-1 after the 1st quarter and pushed that lead to 35-6 at halftime. If that’s not dominant enough, the Lady Hawks starters went on a 20-0 run to open the 3rd quarter that hardly took more than five minutes of game time. Up 55-6, with the result clearly not in doubt, coach Bubba Fryberg took the starters out for the remainder of the game. In the end, 9 out of 10 Lady Hawks’ players scored in the game as they earned their eleventh win of the season, 63-10.

Adiya Jones finished with a game high 22points, while Aliya Jones scored 15points, and Keryn Parks chipped in 10points.

On their road to perfection, the Lady Hawks have beaten teams by an average margin of 31 points per game and have only won a single game by less than 15 points, which was a five point victory over Neah Bay on December 21.

The Lady Hawks next home game is Friday, January 22, when they host their rivals, the Lummi Blackhawks.

Hawks offense turns stagnant in 33-65 loss

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Micheal Rios, Tulalip News

The Tulalip Heritage basketball team (5-5) hosted the Saints from Orcas Christian (6-0) at Francy J. Sheldon gymnasium on Monday, January 11. After the 1-5 start to the season, the Hawks had returned to their winning ways and were on a 4-game win streak that propelled them into 2nd place in their Northwest 1B league. The only team above them in the standings? The undefeated Orcas Christian team.

These teams previously played on December 10. It was a highly contested match that saw the Hawks lose a late lead as the referees took over the game and sent Orcas to the free throw line time and time again. The Hawks would lose the game 52-61.

Coming into the rematch the Hawks were confident they would avenge their previous loss and continue their win streak. Orcas Christian had other plans however. The 1st quarter yielded the worst offense output from the Hawks all season, just 5 points, as they trailed 5-12 going into the 2nd quarter. Whether it was due to the 2-3 zone Orcas applied that clogged the paint and forced the Hawks to keep the ball on the perimeter, or the Hawks missing close, albeit contested, shots at the rim, the Hawks just were unable to get into a groove offensively.

In the 2nd quarter, senior forward Willy Enick did away with the game plan and found his own offense through isolation plays and some timely shooting. Willy scored 8points in the quarter and had 10 of the team’s 17 points at halftime.

Trailing 17-27 entering the 3rd quarter, the Hawks looked to rebound quickly by putting more defense pressure on the Orcas points guard, Michael Harris. Unfortunately, that game plan didn’t come to fruition as Harris repeatedly was able to cut through the Hawks defense and either score a layup or find an open teammate for a quality look from 3-point territory. The Hawks would be outscored 6-27 in the quarter, making the score 23-54 going into the final quarter.

The Hawks would go on to lose the game 33-67, snapping their win streak. The 33 points was the lowest offensive output on the season. Willy led all Hawks scorers with 17 points.

Now, with a 5-6 record, the Hawks remain in 2nd place in their league but know they have work to do. They have to clean up the offense and defense if they want to have a good showing at the District Tournament next month, where they’ll likely face this same Orcas Christian team who has beaten them twice now.

The Hawks next home game is Friday, January 22, vs. the Lummi Blackhawks.