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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBE    |   WWW.PGST.NSN.US   |   360-297-2646   |   OCTOBER 2021

                                  COVID-19 UPDATES:
       PGST Launches Emergency Quarantine Assistance
           Program and Texting Notification System
                                                              The Emergency Quarantine Assistance program was
                                                              improved in large part to encourage people to quarantine
                                                              after testing positive with COVID-19 or being identified
                                                              as a close contact. PGST has a robust contact tracing sys-
                                                              tem that directs close contacts to quarantine for at least
                                                              10 days from the point of exposure.

                                                              To apply for Emergency Quarantine Assistance, send
                                                              your quarantine letter, address, and enrollment letter
                                                              to Tawny DeCoteau via email (tawny@pgst.nsn.us) or
                                                              over Facebook Messenger. Call 360-297-6219 with any
                                                              questions.

                                                       PGST has also launched a new notification system that
                                                       sends messages via text and/or email. All PGST gov-
To help in the fight against COVID-19, the Port Gamble ernment staff and enrolled Tribal members who have
S’Klallam Tribe has recently implemented a new assis-  updated email or cell phone information on file were
tance policy and texting notification system.          automatically subscribed.

During the first week in October, Tribal Council ap-          The notification system will be used to send informa-
proved the Emergency Quarantine Assistance program            tion on emergencies, COVID-19 alerts, upcoming
to provide financial relief to those who have been quar-      events, and other timely information for the community
antined due to COVID and are unable to work. Each             and staff. The system, which is contracted through a
qualified recipient will receive one $500 VISA card for       third-party vendor called AlertMedia, came out of a need
every seven days they are under quarantine.                   that was identified during the pandemic when members
                                                              of the Emergency Response Team would hand deliver
This program is open to enrolled PGST members or              notices on outbreaks to households on the reservation.
qualified non-members living on the PGST reservation,         To reach more people, more efficiently, the Tribe is mov-
including spouses, former spouses, legal domestic part-       ing towards delivering immediate information via text,
ners, or other dependent. They must also be 18 years          email, and on social media.
of age or older and have been ordered to quarantine by
a public health official in writing. Full-time employees      To register to receive notifications, text the word ‘sub-
of the Tribe are not eligible as they receive COVID sick      scribe’ to 360-996-1635.
leave.                                                                                                ~COVID-19 Updates
                                                                                                  Continued on Page 6
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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
         • N/A, Administrative Director                     • Nic'cola Armstrong, Executive
           of Tribal Government                               Director, Tribal Gaming Agency
         • Kara Horton-Wright, Administrative               • Joan Garrow, PGS Foundation
           Director of Tribal Services                        Executive Director
         • Troy Clay, Chief Executive Officer,              • Kara Horton-Wright, Interim Port
           Noo-Kayet                                          Gamble S'Klallam Housing Authority
                                                              Executive Director

                        This newsletter is a product of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe.
                           For advertising inquiries or to submit items for publication,
                            please contact Ginger Vaughan at ginger@quinnbrein.com.
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               A Few Facts About Delta
               Learning More About the Variant at the Center
               of the Current Phase of the Pandemic
As the pandemic continues, there’s a lot of discussion or who still feel sick after 10 days, should isolate longer.
about COVID-19 variants, especially Delta. To help you
better understand Delta, how it differs from the original Routine home care includes home care includes rest,
virus, and the threat it poses, here are a few facts about the fluids, and over-the-counter pain relievers.
COVID-19 Delta variant:
                                                               Reasons for calling 9-1-1 or going to the ER are the same
Delta is just one of several variants of COVID-19.             as for any illness, including:
Every time a virus replicates in a host, it mutates. Most of • Difficulty breathing
the time this mutation has no real effect, but sometimes it • Chest pain or discomfort
provides an advantage that allows the virus to thrive even • Confusion
more effectively. A variant is born.                           • Inability to stay awake
                                                               • Inability to keep fluids down
As of September 2021, there have been several COVID-19 • Bluish lips or face
“variants of concern” as identified by the World Health
Organization, including Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta. If you are uncertain about what to do, please call the
                                                               Health Center at 360-297-2840.
Everything is Delta now.
At this time, almost all cases of COVID-19 are due to the Additionally, if you have risk factors for severe complica-
Delta variant.                                                 tions, such as diabetes, cancer, COPD, bad asthma, heart
                                                               disease, or kidney disease, please contact the Health Cen-
Delta is more contagious than other strains.                   ter. You may be a candidate for a new treatment called
A large part of the reason that Delta is dominating the monoclonal antibodies (MABs).
COVID conversation is because it is roughly twice as
contagious as previous variants. This means Delta spreads While breakthrough cases are more likely with Delta,
faster and more effectively throughout the population.         vaccines are still extremely effective, especially at pre-
                                                               venting hospitalization and death.
Delta and all other variants of COVID-19 have similar Vaccinated people are about five times less likely to get
symptoms. You cannot identify the variant by its symp- the Delta variant, and about 10 times less likely to be hos-
toms.                                                          pitalized because of it. Still, breakthrough cases happen,
All variants of COVID-19 can present with symptoms especially after heavy exposures, such as in households or
that can include fever, chills, runny nose, sore throat, during sleepovers or long car rides.
cough, fatigue, congestion, nausea, vomiting, body/mus-
cle aches, diarrhea, and loss of taste and smell. Not every- Once sick, vaccinated people are just as contagious as the
one will have all symptoms.                                    unvaccinated.

More severe symptoms—such as difficulty breathing, blu- Elders and the immunocompromised are also more likely
ish lips or face, confusion, or persistent pain or pressure in to get breakthrough cases. The best thing you can do to
chest—require immediate medical attention.                     protect them is to get vaccinated.

Treatments for COVID-19 are the same no matter the
variant.
For all variants, patients are asked to isolate for at least 10                                               ~Delta
days, even if symptom-free. People with severe symptoms,                                        Continued on Page 6
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             American Community Survey Explained
                    By Roxanne Hocket                       cials, planners, and entrepreneurs use this information to
Many tribal and community members have been asking          assess the past and plan the future. When you respond to
me about a Census Worker coming to their door or about      the ACS, you are doing your part to help your commu-
their receiving a survey in the mail. It’s LEGIT!           nity plan for hospitals and schools, support school lunch
                                                            programs, improve emergency services, build bridges,
Did you know that as of the 2010 decennial census, the      and inform businesses looking to add jobs and expand to
questionnaires were shortened to a mere 10 questions?       new markets, and more.
This was done to get more people to participate, so that
they could get a more accurate head count of people in      IS THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY LEGITIMATE?
the U.S., but more information is required about our        The American Community Survey is a legitimate survey
households to determine Federal and State budgets for       conducted by the Census Bureau.
grant programs that we happen to use here at PGST.
Therefore, the long-form questionnaire called the Ameri-  Unlike the every-10-year census, this survey continues all
can Community Survey (ACS) continues year-round and       year, every year. We randomly sample addresses in every
only a select few households are chosen to complete this. state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
                                                          Answers are collected to create up-to-date statistics used
If you are one of the lucky households asked to partici- by many federal, state, tribal, and local leaders. Some
pate in the ACS, PLEASE do so!                            American Community Survey questions have been asked
                                                          in the decennial census since it first began in 1790.
Not only will you be helping to provide more accurate Do you want to verify that mail, phone calls or in-person
information, but you will be helping PGST establish an interviews are legitimate?
identity distinct from those of Kingston, Hansville, and
Kitsap County. One of my goals as Grants Director for If your household has been contacted to complete the
PGST is to change our designation to “rural”, thereby in- American Community Survey and you would like to
creasing the potential for us to access many more Federal verify that this survey is legitimate, you can call toll-free
and State funding opportunities. Currently, due to the 1-800-354-7271.
Census/ACS data collected from previous years, PGST
has been thrown into the Kingston/Kitsap County buck- If someone has called you about the American Commu-
ets and designated as an urban environment. I truly be- nity Survey and you would like to verify that the phone
lieve we can overturn this by cooperating and responding call is legitimate, you can call one of our telephone cen-
to the ACS when asked to do so. Accurate Data = Grant ters directly:
Money!                                                    • Jeffersonville, IN: 1-800-523-3205
                                                          • Tucson, AZ: 1-800-642-0469
WHAT IS THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY?
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing If someone has visited your address, and you would like
survey that provides vital information on a yearly basis to verify that this visit is legitimate, you can call your
about our nation and its people. Information from the Census Regional Office: 1-800-992-3530, and you can
survey generates data that help determine how more than also confirm that he or she is a Census Bureau employee
$675 billion in federal and state funds are distributed by entering his or her name into the Census Bureau Staff
each year.                                                Search (https://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/main/email.cgi).
                                                          Our field staff will always show a valid Census Bureau ID
Through the ACS, we know more about jobs and occupa- and a copy of the letter we sent you.
tions, educational attainment, veterans, whether people
own or rent their homes, and other topics. Public offi-
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                                                                By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ an-
IS MY RESPONSE TO THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SUR-                   swers with anyone, -- not the IRS, not the FBI, not the
VEY REQUIRED?                                                   CIA, and not with any other government agency.
If your address was selected for the American Community         All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclo-
Survey, you are legally obligated to answer all the ques-       sure and are sworn for life to protect all information that
tions, as accurately as you can. The relevant laws are Title    could identify individuals. Any employee who violates the
18 U.S.C Section 3571 and Section 3559, which amends            provisions of the oath is subject to a fine up to $250,000
Title 13 U.S.C. Section 221.                                    or a prison sentence up to 5 years, or both.

Your answers are important. The American Community              To protect your privacy, the American Community Sur-
Survey is sent to a small percentage of our population on       vey NEVER asks for:
a rotating basis. As part of a sample, you represent many       • your Social Security number
other people. Learn how you can respond to the survey           • your mother’s maiden name
today: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/re-          • your personal information through email
spond.html.                                                     • money or donations
                                                                • credit card or bank account information
WHY IS THE ACS REQUIRED BY LAW?
Response to the survey is required by law because the           WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RE-
American Community Survey is part of the decennial              SPONDING?
census, replacing the “long form” that previously was sent      To find answers to more frequently asked questions about
to a percentage of households once every 10 years.              responding to the American Community Survey, please
                                                                visit our How to Respond – FAQs page: https://www.cen-
WHY WAS I SELECTED?                                             sus.gov/programs-surveys/acs/respond/faqs.html
Your address was randomly selected through a process
of scientific sampling and represents thousands of other If you have any questions or concerns, contact Rox-
households like yours. We randomly select about 3.5 mil- anne Hockett, Grants Director and Tribal Census Li-
lion addresses each year to respond to the survey.         aison for Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, at 360-297-
                                                           6249 or roxanneh@pgst.nsn.us
CAN MY ADDRESS BE REMOVED?
An address may not be removed from the American
Community Survey sample as the validity of the sample
data would quickly deteriorate if selected households were
exempted.

We try to keep the number of households in the sample                 Do you have a announce-
as small as possible in order to limit the cost of the survey          ment or story idea for
and reduce the impact on respondents. We also take steps
to reduce the chance that a household will get the survey                    Syecem?
more than once in a 5-year period.

YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED                                            Send it to us on Facebook
The Census Bureau is legally bound to strict confidential-                     or email
ity requirements and we never reveal your identity to any-
body else. When you respond to the American Commu-                    ginger@quinnbrein.com.
nity Survey, your individual records are not shared with
anyone, including federal agencies and law enforcement
entities.
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COVID-19 Updates                                              The Tribe is also still offering appointments for the
Continued from Front Page                                     COVID-19 vaccine. Book online at bookpgst.timetap.
                                                              com. Vaccines are also available at most local area stores
Those already in the system, can also do this to gain access that have an in-house pharmacy, including WalMart,
to their account, complete their registration, and make Costco, Safeway, and Rite-Aid.
any changes to their contact information.
                                                              To help PGST community members and staff get their
The Tribe continues weekly drive-thru testing of all staff questions answered about COVID-19, the vaccine, the
members, reporting those results on Facebook.                 Tribe’s response to the pandemic, and the vaccine man-
                                                              date, the Tribe is hosting a Zoom Q&A with PGST Med-
They have also implemented a daily drive-thru communi- ical Director Dr. Luke McDaniel. This community and
ty testing site at Ravenswood from 10 to 11 am, Monday staff event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26 at 6 pm.
through Friday. All Tribal members and Health Center
patients can use the site for general testing, re-testing, or For the latest information on the Tribe’s response to
results needed for travel, appointments, or returning to COVID-19, please visit the Facebook.com/PortGamble-
work after being quarantined.                                 SKlallams or www.pgst.nsn.us/covid-19.

Delta                                                       There will be other variants of COVID-19, some of which
Continued from Page 3                                       might be even more dangerous of Delta.
                                                            Every time a virus replicates, it mutates. As long as a virus
As of the beginning of September 2021, approximately has sufficient hosts to infect, it is inevitable that one of the
54% of Americans are fully vaccinated. 60% of Washing- resulting mutations will become a new variant.
tonians have been fully vaccinated.
                                                            Currently, the World Health Organization is closely
Hospitalizations of children occur more frequently in watching five “variants of interest”, including Eta, Iota,
communities with low vaccination rates.                     Kappa, Lambda, and Mu. These variants are identified
An August 2021 study from the CDC found that hospi- such because of genetic mutations that affect the virus’
talization rates for children were highest in communities transmissibility, disease severity, vaccine/immunity resis-
with low vaccination rates. Late summer 2021 saw the tance, or other characteristics that can be identified as a
highest hospitalization rates for kids from birth to aged 4 public health issue.
since the start of the pandemic.
                                                            The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is following guidelines
That same CDC report also showed that unvaccinated from its medical staff and the Washington State Depart-
adolescents are as much as 10 times more likely to be hos- ment of Health in its ongoing fight against COVID-19.
pitalized with COVID-19 then their vaccinated counter- They have implemented a three-prong approach, which
parts. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for use in children includes mask requirements, testing—including weekly
and teens aged 12 and up.                                   for all staff independent of vaccination status—and vac-
                                                            cines. The Tribe has implemented a mandate for all staff
During a White House press briefing, CDC Director Ro- to be vaccinated by November 1, 2021. They are also
chelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., said: “What is clear strongly encouraging all community members to get the
from these data is community level vaccination coverage FREE vaccine as soon as possible.
protects our children. As the number of COVID-19 cases
increase in the community, the number of children get-
ting sick, presenting to the emergency room and being
admitted to the hospital will also increase.”
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                           Events @ Heronswood

 Bats, Bugs, and Beasts in the Halloween Garden                    The Traveler’s Garden: Vietnam
           with Dr. Patrick McMillan                                     with Dan Hinkley
 Bats and spiders may give you the creeps, but            Heronswood hosts over 150 species native to
  they are invaluable assets in the garden. Join         Vietnam and this under-explored country contin-
wildlife expert Dr. ‘Batrick’ McMillan as he reveals      ues to provide breathtaking plants for western
    those creatues that go bump in the night.              gardens. Join Dan Hinkley as he recounts his
                                                         many trips to this fascinating country over the last
    12 - 1:30 pm Zoom Lunchtime Lecture                                     20-plus years.
       Pricing for PGST community: $15                        12 - 1:30 pm Zoom Lunchtime Lecture
                                                                 Pricing for PGST community: $15

      The Holly & the Ivy: Christmas Gardens                    Conifer Cultivation and Identification
                 without Invasives                                    with Dr. Ross Bayton
             with Dr. Ross Bayton                         As residents of the Evergreen State, there is a ten-
  Christmas is the season of good will, but if your        dancy to take conifers for granted. As they are all
 garden is overrun with English holly and ivy, then       around us, why add more to your garden? Join co-
  the festive spirit may be lacking. Join Dr. Ross       nifer nut Dr. Ross Bayton as he helps to foster a new
  Bayton (no, he’s not English) as he suggests a          appreciation of this diverse and fascinating group.
 range of non-invasive plants that will bring some                    10 am-1 pm in-garden class
           festive cheer into your garden.                         Pricing for PGST community: $35
     12 - 1:30 pm Zoom Lunchtime Lecture                   Social distancing and masks are required. Class
        Pricing for PGST community: $15                      may be rescheduled in event of poor weather.

For the full 2021 Event Calendar: Heronswood.odoo.com/event
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                Around The Rez
                Opportunities and announcements for the S'Klallam Community
 Emergency Quaran-                           Sign up for Text Noti-                         Been Exposed to
   tine Assistance                           fications from PGST                           COVID? Please Iso-
If you are an enrolled PGST member
or qualified non-member living on the
                                             PGST has launched a texting notifi-
                                             cation system to send information on
                                                                                            late as Instructed
                                                                                         When you receive a letter from our
reservation (e.g. spouse, dependent, etc.)   emergencies, COVID alerts, and timely       Health Center contact tracers saying
and have been instructed to quarantine       community news.                             you’ve been exposed to COVID, please
because of COVID, you may qualify to                                                     follow the provided instructions on
receive financial assitance under a new      Enrolled tribal members and staff with      isolation and testing.
program.                                     an updated cell phone information with
                                             the Tribe have already been subscribed      Each patient is assessed individually and
The Emergency Quarantine Assistance          and should be receiving texts.              given letters tailored for their specific
provides $500 for every 7 days of quar-                                                  situation. These may differ slightly fron
antining to help offset the hardship of      If you would like to subscribe, text the    patient to patient depending on the
missing work and other obligations.          word ‘subscribe’ to 360-996-1635.           situation. Isolation recommendations
                                                                                         are based on symptom onset for 10 days.
To apply, send your quarantine letter        Tribal members or staff who have been       Quarantine is based on last exposure for
from a public health official/office,        receiving texts, but would like to update   10 days.Questions? Contact the Health
address, and enrollment letter to Tawny      their information, can text ‘subscribe’     Center at 360-297-2840.
DeCoteau via Facebook Messenger or           to the number above to receive a link to
tawny@pgst.nsn.us. Please call 360-297-      gain access to their account and change
6219 with any questions.                     how they would like to be contacted.

                                                                                         Get Help with Excess
                                               Get Your COVID                                 Garbage
     Burn Ban Lifted                                                                     The Landfill Assistance Policy provides
As of September 23, 2021, the burn ban       Questions Answered                          vouchers to Tribal households willing
has been lifted throughout the reserva-      Do you have questions about                 to access and use the approved Kitsap
tion.                                        COVID-19 and the vaccine? Join Dr.          County transfer station when Tribal des-
                                             Luke McDaniel on Tuesday, October           ignates times for voucher distribution.
With the lifting of the ban, fires are al-   26 at 6 pm via Zoom for a Q&A event
lowed on the reservation, backroad gates     open to PGST community members              Every household with at least one
are opened, and woodcutting is allowed       and all staff. Chairman Jeromy Sullivan     enrolled PGST member living in the
as consistent with PGST procedures and       and Noo-Kayet Investments CEO Troy          house at least 50% of the time from July
guidelines. The gun range has also been      Clay will also be on-hand for comment       1, 2020 to present is eligible to apply.
reopened.                                    and to answer related questions.            Households outside Kitsap County may
                                                                                         also apply, but must use the approved
As always, use extreme caution when          Visit the Tribe’s Events page on Face-      transfer stations within Kitsap.
doing any activity that may result in an     book for the link to this Zoom event.
uncontrolled fire. Please contact 9-1-1                                                  For more information or to apply for
for any emergencies.                                                                     assistance, please visit the Tribe’s website
                                                                                         at www.pgst.nsn.us.
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                             Happy Birthday!
                    ...to   everyone celebrating in OCTOBER
 October 1                   October 8                  Elaine Schneider      October 25
 Angela Charles              Bernett Najera                                   Virginia Bryant
 Jaymee Jones                Leola Purser               October 16            Joel Jones
 Jeromy Jones                Makenzie Wellman           Bryce Black           Brittnay Sanders
                                                        Tia Knepper
 October 2                   October 9                  Joseph Lund           October 26
 Julia Anderson              Ruby Crawford              George Jerry Sparks   Cynthia Symes
 James Gresham               Janet Reynolds             Brittney Stephenson   Valorie Bryant
 Anthony Jones               Joshua Sutherland          Dawn Stephenson
 Jennifer DeCoteau           Hatsi Trevathan            Jolene George         October 27
 Kyle Loescher               Alisha Williams                                  Cedar Calhoun
 Aaliyah Sullivan                                       October 17            Chenoa Jones
                             October 10                 Keanei Ashby          Lexus Jones-Hart
 October 3                   Yvette Jones               Maelynn Ashley        Stephen Schneider
 Lillian Combes              Preston Moran                                    Devin Sullivan
 Kyle Jacobs                                            October 20            Marie Donaldson
 Alexandra Raphael           October 11                 Juan Hernandez
 Jaxxon Rogers               Austin DeCoteau            Hannah Leavitt        October 28
 Ann Beckham                 Matthew Purser                                   Danette Ives
                             Jennifer Schneider         October 21            Delecia Jackson
 October 4                                              Maylene Adams         Victoria Quinney
 Eddie Charles               October 12                 Sheila Charles        Michael Stewart
 Marie Hebert                Steven Frederick           Armez Jackson
 Jaleena Woodruff            Stephanie Keys                                   October 29
 Maverick Redbird            Wendy Roane                October 22            Miranda Ives
                                                        Zachary Moran         Michelle Jones
 October 5                   October 13                 Nevaeh Sullivan       Aaron Purser
 Candace Aguayo              Katrina Smart              Tyler Hayes           Ralph Purser
 Gabriella Doleman           Trisha Sampson                                   Mila Sullivan
 Abraham Jackson                                        October 23
 Stephanie Taylor            October 14                 Isaiah Jones          October 31
 Ava Williams                Marc Plankenhorn           Mason Purser          Dadrian Arciaga
                             Kaliya Purser                                    Lance Bjorklund
 October 6                   Kathy Sullivan             October 24            Krista Hanna
 Talisha Affonce-Carter      Misty Wellman              Cheryl Archambault
 Donette Fulton              Kyle Wellman               Sena Dailey
 Karleigh Gomez                                         Anthony Seachord
                             October 15                 Avery Ives
 October 7                   Lisa DeCoteau
 Naciya Knight               Donovin Opulencia-Rogers
PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS     | OCTOBER 2021 |   PAGE 11

         CHECK IT OUT AT YOUR LITTLE BOSTON LIBRARY
COMMUNITY NEWS — The Little Boston Book         On Thursday, October 14, your library
Group for adults will meet online October
6, from 1-2 p.m. to discuss our One Book,
                                                will be closed for system-wide staff
One Community title “The Light of the           training.
World” by Elizabeth Alexander.

The link to the Zoom meeting is on our
                                                Our building is open 10 a.m. to 4
website under Classes and Events. The           p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
theme for this year is Hope and Resilience.                 Saturdays.
We also have a teen book selection “Piecing
Me Together” by Renee Watson, and a             If you would like Curbside Pickup, we
children’s book selection “Clean Getaway”       will be happy to serve you. Please call
by Nic Stone. Resources about loss, hope,
and resilience for all ages are listed on our
                                                  us at 360-297-2670 to let us know.
website KRL.org.

In addition, there are several programs
online or outdoors during October that will
                                                Masks are required as of this writing.
be listed in the library’s online calendar of
event.                                            We will see you soon at
                                                       the library!
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