birds. Their favorite was waterfowl, which they caught in their nets. Homebuilders Fr. Juan Crespi wrote there were “more sea otters, whales, and sea lions than could be counted.” They built their homes out of the same tules, in the form of mats or bundles. They also built sweathouses out of redwood bark. When the Spanish came and brought the Franciscan missionaries and established the missions, things began to change dramatically for the Ohlone. They were baptized, their way of life ignored, and moved off their lands to live at the missions. They became workers and slaves to the missions and the Spanish landowners. Many of them died from exposure to disease from which they had no immunity. The population dropped to as low as 2,000, almost to extinction. By the 1850s, some of the Ohlones were able to secure land grants and to survive hard times. Recognition The Muwekma Ohlone Indians in the Bay Area have worked long and hard for their rights to be a recognized sovereign nation. It is up to all of us to join in and share these stories so that Bay Area children can grow up learning about this rich culture. 18th ANNUAL Meyer Factory Outlet Sale SAVE UP TO Once-a-year savings 70% OFF DECEMBER 4 through DECEMBER 15, 2014 CIRCULON® RACHAEL RAY® ANOLON® FARBERWARE® AND MORE Circulon® Acclaim 13-Piece Set Meyer Corporation is proudly supporting the Humane Society of the North Bay by matching donations. Learn more at Meyer.com/Sale. 30% OFF OUR ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES AT CHECKOUT $189.99 / Sale Price $136.49 / After Coupon VALID DECEMBER 4-15, 2014 Monday through Sunday 10am – 6pm Opening Day December 4 8am – 6pm VALLEJO LOCATION 525 Curtola Parkway FAIRFIELD LOCATION 2001 Meyer Way INFORMATION 707-551-2800 Meyer Factory Outlet Sale december 2014 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com 75
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