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Ancient language meets modern technology

The second session of a week-long Lushootseed language camp wrapped up on Friday, Aug. 20, with more than 40 youngsters participating in the finale, a re-enactment of the tribal legend "How Daylight Was Stolen."

The kids, ages 4 to 13, spent the week creating art projects and learning about the history and culture of the Tribes along with their daily lessons in the traditional tribal language. Over 100 children participated in the camp, which was broken into two 1-week sessions.

While the youngsters enjoyed learning to weave, make masks and operate a wood type printing press, modern-day technology also helped reinforce the lessons of the language as the youngsters used a prototype Lushootseed game developed for the Nintendo DSI.

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Picnickers enjoy food and fellowship

 

The popular Senior Picnic, held annually for the past 13 years, was a sell-out success as hundreds enjoyed the summer weather at Marysville's Comeford Park on August 10. Staffed by volunteers and benefiting from generous community donations, the annual event is organized by the Marysville Parks and Recreation Department.

 

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