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Journa onolo oy Natahe Johnson Mike Mott, right, Mason County Fire District 18 chief, presented Kaitlynn Lewis, center and Hallie Clinton, left, with "Hero Awards" and necklaces to recognize their actions to save a boy who was drowning in May. Fire district honors gins By NATALIE JOHNSON natalie@mc~oncounty.conz Journa pnoto oy Natahe Johnson A canoe family from the Tsartlip Tribe in Victoria B.C., led by Flo Tom at the microphone on Tuesday, dedicated their journey to Tom's grandson Webster Thompson, who recently died. Many groups at the potlatch protocol spoke of the healing power of the canoe journeys. Journal photo Dy Natalie Johnson A canoe family from the Songhees Nation in Victoria B.C. dedicated their journey to their tribe's chief, Robert Sam, who died the day they were supposed to set off on the journey. Canoe Krise said tribes located in urban areas often see the Continued from page A-1 journeys and the protocols as a way to get back to their their sorrow, their loss," he roots. said. "We need to come and share with each other," he them. While some members said. "It's revitalizing our sang the song, the children youth." in the group invited mem- During the potlatch proto- bers of the audience to dance col on Tuesday, representa- with them. tives from Kw'umut Lelum Members of the Songhees Child and Family Services, Nation, from Victoria, B.C., located in south Vancou- made the journey in honor ver Island, sang songs and of their chief, Robert Sam, danced, who died on July 9, the day While their canoe family they had planned to leave for had to go home early, leaders the canoe journey, said canoe from the group attended the family member Mike Char- prot9col with foster children lie. from the Kw'umut Lelum The group mourned their Child and Family Services' loss. and almost cancelled nine member nations, the trip. But Sam was a ca- "They're all taken away noe family member and they from their community. This felt they had to continue, helps them culturally," said Charlie said. Freda Robinson, of the fami- 'Tee left one seat open all ly services group. "It's a heal- the way we paddled." he said. ing experience for everyone. Charlie said the Songhees It still is for me." Nation has a small canoe The first song the group family, but they're working sang was a prayer asking for to expand. healing. The second song the 'Tge hope we can keep group described as their an- growing," he said. "This is my life every summer." When two teen girls saved a younger boy from drowning at Lake Kokanee on May 12, there was no 911 call, so law enforcement and emergency service personnel could not congratulate them. On Saturday, Chief Mike Mott of Mason County Fire District 18 at Lake Cushman made up for lost time, saluting Hallie Clinton and Kaitlynn Lewis. both 14, for their selfless act. "I think it's phenomenal." he said. "In this day and age when everyone's afraid of getting sued ... these two jumped into action and didn't even think about it." Saturday morning, about two dozen members of the fire district, the Lake Cushman community and those who were at Lake Kokanee on that day in June showed up to honor the girls. Lake Cushman resident Tami Close was at Lake Kokanee that day and saw the rescue firsthand. "My daughter and I .were there," she said. "We heard this lady screaming on the other side of the dock. 'he's drowning." Witnesses said the boy, who appeared to be 7 or 8 years old, did not stay underwater, for an extended length of time, but was having trouble treading water and could not swim back to the dock. "These ladies jumped into action," Close said. The girls worked together to bring the boy to safe- ty, she said. "You saved his life. It was a remarkable experi- ence. I thank you." an emotional Close said to Lewis and Clinton. In addition to certificates proclaiming the' girls he- roes for their actions, Mort bought them both necklac- es with a pendant that was a heart with angel wings. "A certificate is something that can get rtfined ... get ripped," he said. The mother and her son did not attend the recogni- tion. Mort said they left quickly after the incident and did not leave their names or any way to be contacted. Clinton and Lewis spoke humbly about their act. "At first it didn't seem like it was that big of a thing but looking back now.., it all happened so fast." Clinton said. Pa( 2012 Yes.. Really, 50% OFF Drive All Over for Your Dental Needsi Shelton Dental Center is a full-service dental office providing all general dentistry services plus: • Oral Surgery • Implants • Root Canal Therapy • Periodontal Therapy • Pediatric Dentistry • Botox and Juvederm (~ ...... f~ i. ,~.~ I! !i iii 'i i !i !i . =m,,,.=, 13601 426-8401 • 360.GO.BRUSH 1462-78741 1829 Jefferson • Shelton WA, 98584 Street Printed in Shelton, WA, USA using US-made ink and US-made newsprint with the highest percentage of recycled content in the industry. Printed With Thank you for recycling.SOY INK