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Volume 14
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November 2014
Suquamish Opposes Kinder-Morgan Pipeline
Tribal Representatives join Canadian First Nations in testifying against expansion Representatives from four U.S. tribes, including Suquamish, spoke in unified opposition on October 22, 2014 against oil giant Kinder Morgan’s new proposed trans-mountain tar sands oil pipeline. The announcement took place in Chilliwack, a rural town of 80,000 about 50 miles (86 kilometers) east of Vancouver, B.C., where the elders, fishers, leaders and youth testified against the project to Canada’s National Energy Board.
No. 11 Tribal Council Still Seeking Members For Executive Boards
Several positions set to open in the coming months by Windy Anderson
The Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking applications from Tribal Members for positions on several executive boards that are up for appointment in 2015.
“The proposed pipeline, if approved, will increase the risk of oil spills and cause more disruption of our fishing fleet. The Suquamish Tribe has a duty to stand up to further threats to our Salish Sea fish- Chairman Leonard Forsman, Shaylene Jefferson and Kassia Rose joined respresentatives from other ing grounds that have sustained our US Tribes at the Fraser River for a morning ceremony before testifying against the pipeline. people since time immemorial,” said Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman. terminal in Burnaby, B.C., a suburb of Van- essence of who we are as Coast Salish, lives Forsman, along with 17 year-old Shaylene couver, greatly increasing the traffic of oil on for generation to generation. We fight for tankers carrying diluted tar sands bitumen our past and our future.” Jefferson testified before the NAB. through Canadian and U.S. waters. “Like the sea, Coast Salish people acknowl“Will there be enough fish to harvest for the edge no boundaries. We are united to protect “If the pipeline is approved, there will be future generations? For my children and the Salish Sea,” said Coast Salish Gathering a 500 percent increase in tanker loadings,” grandchildren? I wonder if the shellfish will Co Speaker Ray Harris. “It’s a danger to the said Tulalip Board Director Glen Gobin. be edible; if they won’t be too poisoned,” environment, a violation of aboriginal fish“This increased traffic will directly interfere said Jefferson during her testimony. with access to traditional and treaty-protect- ing rights, and a threat to all people who call The Kinder Morgan proposed oil pipeline ed fishing areas, and put the safety of tribal this unique place home,” he said.The NAB would roughly triple the capacity of the ex- fishers at risk—not to mention drastically is expected to make their recommendations isting pipeline from 300,000 barrels per day increasing the chance of a catastrophic oil on the expansion of the pipeline to the Cato 890,000 per day. It would run alongside spill,” he said. My father, Bernie Gobin nadian Parliament next year. Ultimately, an existing pipeline that stretches from the fought side by side with leaders such as Bil- the decision on the pipeline will be made by Alberta tar sand oil fields to an oil shipping ly Frank Jr. to ensure the salmon, the very Canadian lawmakers.
Annual Health Fair Showcases Healthy Eating and Activity
Position 1 in the Tribal Gaming Commission, currently held by Hazel Pacquette. Positions 1 and 2 of the Seafood Enterprise Board currently held by JimBob Armstrong and David Sigo Sr. Position 1 of the Housing Board currently held by Ed Midkiff and a position on the Higher Education Board held by Barbara Lawrence. The 2 positions up for re-appointment are positions chosen by Council from the Suquamish Foundation and the Port Madison Board of Directors. Terms are three years. Board members are paid stipends as allowed by charter/ordinance. Submit letters of interest to Windy Anderson by mail at PO Box 498, Suquamish WA 98392, fax at 360-394-3686 or hand delivery to the Administration Front Desk at Suquamish Village by December 10, 2014. CORRECTION- A digital copy of the November 2014 newsletter released before noon on November 4, 2012 incorrectly identified the seats up on executive boards in the coming year. The above story has been ammended and is correct. We sincerely apologize for the oversight.
Displays and vendors tout benefits of fruit and veggie filled diets along with exercise by Kathy Kinsey
The Suquamish Tribe Community Health Program has been promoting healthy living through 5-2-1-0 the Suquamish Way. Five-2-1-0 stands for five or more fruits and vegetables, two hours or less of recreational screen time, one hour of physical activity and no sugar sweetened drinks everyday as part of a healthy lifestyle. Five or more fruits and vegetables were emphasized and fruits and vegetables were featured throughout the health fair. A huge colander of fruit and platters of vegetables with dip were available for participants to snack on and take with them. Participants enjoyed the humus and guacamole dips (these individual serving containers are available at Costco). Door prizes included colanders full of fruits and vegetables, stock pots with all the ingredients to make black bean and corn soup, and baskets of fruit nuts, and bottled water. A variety of displays as well as 29 vendors promoted two hours or less of recreational screen time, one hour of physical activity and no sugar sweetened drinks. The Sports and Recreation staff (Katie Ahvakana, Barb Santos, Priscilla Preuit, and Melita Zaiss) were available to introduce members to physical activities available in the community. Chief Lasnier added a new attraction featuring both physical activity and vegetables by demonstrating square foot gardening and featuring winter crops. Swift Sanchez Suquamish News
Kathy Kinsey and Marie Sanders dishing up good-for-you treats at the annual Health Fair.
They will put up posters and encourage staff and community members to participate in the challenge.
promoted physical activity and personal protection with upcoming self-defense class. Lori Glover, Lisa Thomas ( new Wellness Director) and Peggy Snow, LMT (Kingston Crossing) offered other opportunities to de-stress. Lori and Lisa talked to participants about Wellness programs that teach new skills and Peggy gave much needed back massages.
Our cooks, Eanie Abler and Marie Sanders were our most powerful health educators that day because they taught us through our taste buds that we can easily include five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day. The cooks served a delicious kale salad, pesto minestrone soup, raw berry crisp. The raw berry crisp was the hit of the day with a hundred servings served. Many participants commented how delicious and filling the meal was.
For a chance to win the door prize, participants talked to our registered nutritionist, Fran Miller about how to add more servings of fruits and vegetables daily and taking the 4 week 5210 Challenge- 42 individuals signed up, 14 people signed up to be 4 week challenge champions for their department/area.
In This Issue News ................... 1 Community Calendar Education Government
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Sports & Rec ................... 8 Elders ................. 10 Health & Wellness
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Business ................. 12 Community & Notices
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Birthdays ..................15
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Community Calendar Events New Museum Winter Hours Oct 1 – April 30 The Suquamish Museum is changing to a winter hours schedule. The Museum will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and closed Monday-Tuesday of each week. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. A complete calendar of Museum events can also be found on page 5 of this newsletter. Salish Bounty Exhibit Oct 24-Jan 5 Visit the new temporary exhibit Salish Bounty: Traditional Native American Foods of the Puget Sound. The one-ofa-kind exhibit depicts the revival of traditional Native Foods in contemporary America. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 3948499. Piyo, Zumba & Insanity Exercise Classes Nov 3-30 Times Vary Exercise classes for all fitness levels each weekday at different times throughout the day. Classes are free for Suquamish tribal members, their families and Suquamish government employees. For more information contact Priscilla Preuit (360) 271-8708 zumbapriscilla@gmail.com. Suquamish Book Mobile Visit Nov 3 & 17 3:00pm Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. in the parking lot at Suquamish Village. If you have a question about your library account or wish to obtain a library card, you can talk to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is present. Family Language Classes Nov 4-25 5:30pm Community members of all ages are invited to learn the traditional language of the Suquamish People. Language classes meet every Tuesday at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Dinner will be served to all who attend class. For more information contact Randi Purser in the Suquamish Education Department office at (360) 394-8566. Herbs For Winter Wellness Class Nov 6 5:30pm Join Traditional Plants Program Coordinator Julia Bennett-Gladstone to learn how to make simple, safe and effective herbal wintertime remedies. Supplies and dinner will be provided. To sign up contact Julia at (360) 394-8564 or jgladstone@suquamish.nsn.us.
Salal, Devil’s Club & Cedar Herb Class Nov 12 5:30pm Join Traditional Plants Program Coordinator Julia Bennett-Gladstone to learn about these three wonderful and abundant plants, and the many ways they can heal and enrich our lives. Supplies and dinner will be provided. To sign up contact Julia at (360) 394-8564 or jgladstone@suquamish.nsn.us. Movie Night at the Museum Nov 13 5:15pm The Suquamish Museum Honor & Sacrifice, The Roy Matsumoto Story. Standard admission rates apply. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499. Holiday Baskets Nov 25 11:00am The Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department will be distributing holiday baskets to Tribal Member Households from 11:00am-3:00pm at the House of Awakened Culture. For more information contact the Human Services Department at (360) 394-8413. Museum Tree Lighting Dec 6 4-6pm The third annual holiday tree lighting takes place in the Story Circle. Join us during the day for the Suquamish Artist Bazaar, stay late for the cookies, hot cocoa and tree lighting at about 5pm. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.
Meetings
Suquamish Warriors Nov 4 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Warriors usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm.
ings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests, and take place at various PME properties throughout the year. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings and locations, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com.
Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting Nov 12 & 26 10am The Suquamish Seafoods Board of Directors generally meet every other Wednesday of the month, when Tribal Council is not in session, at the Suquamish Administrative Building on Suquamish Way. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information contact Suquamish Seafoods Administrative Assistant Jessica Ledesma (360) 394-8512 or jledesma@ suquamish.nsn.us. PME Board of Directors Meeting Nov 5 9am at White Horse Nov 26 9am at Kiana Lodge Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year. The meet-
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Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Nov 6 & 20 The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other Thursday throughout the year. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information on upcoming meetings, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652. Tribal Council Meetings Nov 3 & 17 Suquamish Tribal Council meetings gener-
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ally occur every other Monday throughout the year. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal members and employees of the Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only and key staff. For more information about meetings, including agendas and specific presentation times, please contact Windy Anderson wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us. Museum Board Meeting Nov 14 10:30 am The Suquamish Museum Board will meet at the museum on 6861 NE South Street Suquamish, Wa. For more information about meeting including agendas and upcoming meetings , contact Barbara Lawrence At (360)394-8499.
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Editorial Policy Publishers of the Suquamish Newsletter reserve the right to refuse the publication of letters to the editor and guest editorials. While the publishers of the Suquamish Newsletter encourage the submission of editorials and letters, they represent the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of the Suquamish Tribe. As such, we reserve the right to refuse to print
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to follow. This year, our Veterans Program would especially like to recognize our Suquamish Tribes Eldest Female Veteran, Marjorie Napoleon, Army, 24 OCT 49 to 30 DEC 52, Army of Occupation Medal Germany; 1 yr 6 months Foreign duty, WAC Ft. Lee and ENGR School. Thank you CPL Napoleon, we honor your service.
Each year, we dedicate November 11 to the memory of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country and for those who are still missing. This day is an honoring day. We honor those who have served and those who are still fighting. It is also a day where we come together and pray for our homeless to find their way home, and for the service members still fighting to return home safe. We honor those in our community who have served by recognizing and celebrating their service- a privilege they rightfully deserve. When you see a Veteran on November 11, offer a hand shake of recognition for their sacrifice and welcome them home.
There are also many other veterans of the Suquamish Tribe and we honor you all. I only have these few pictures, but please if you have a service picture or a picture you would like to submit, please bring them to my office and we will make copies of them for our archives. Again thank you and we raise our hands to you. LaVada Anderson is the Suquamish Tribe Veterans Resource Program Coordinator. She can be reached at (360) 394-8515 or by email at landerson@suquamish.nsn.us.
November 11, 2014 will be the Veterans Honoring Dinner, for the Suquamish Tribal Veterans and the Suquamish Warriors at the Kiana Lodge at noon, with honors
Ed Carrier
Milo with the Suquamish Warriors.
Marjorie Napoleon Kathy Kinsey
Veteran Ernest Loughtery and his wife Mary Loughtery.
Suquamish Warrior Honor Guard at Jim Pratt’s Memorial Service 14’.
Jerry Lee
Pete Hawk
Ron and Bob George.
JimBob Armstrong
Bruce Anthony, Bruce Belmont and Rich Demain.
Harvey Adams
Veterans Memorial Groundbreaking 2011. From left, Peg Deam with Veterans Domingo Almirol, Rich Demain and Pete Corpuz.
Frank Cordero at a Joint American Indian Veterans Council Meeting. Suquamish News
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Education Higher Education Spotlight: Suquamish Tribal Member Lorilee Morsette juggles fulltime college, parenting, art and a new business in Downtown Bremerton
If you ask Lorilee Morsette how she manages her roles as a full-time student, mom and artist, she’ll tell you it’s all about making positive changes and sticking to your goals. “Nothing makes me any different than others. I just choose to sacrifice for what I want in life. I dropped out of school in 7th grade and it took me twenty years to get my GED. I achieved my certificate in just 2 short months at Olympic College. Life can change like that and get better, but you have to make the steps towards that change even if it is just the way you think. Think about what you want to change and work towards it every single day,” said Morsette. Morsette, a mother of two and jewelry artist, spent nearly a decade working and managing bead shops in Kitsap, until the recession. In 2009, her employer’s final bead shop closed and she found herself out of work. “I tried to find a job where I could do the same thing as a manager of bead stores, but I couldn’t find one that was going to pay me,” said Morsette. That’s when she decided it was time to go back to school. Since entering the Higher Education Program in 2009, Morsette has obtained her GED and much more. In 2013, she graduation from Olympic College with an Associate Degree in Business Management and is currently enrolled as a full-time
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student at Central Washington University’s DeMoines Campus where she is set to graduate with her Bachelor’s Degree in Spring 2015. “I was able to see a light through education. I had Brenda (Guerrero) and Jen (Oreiro) by my side telling me every day that I could do it,” said Morsette. Earlier this year, Morsette added entrepreneur to her list of life accomplishments. She opened up her own jewelry and beading shop on Pacific Avenue in Bremerton. The store, aptly named Chandelier, was an opportunity Morsette said she just couldn’t pass up. “Not even a week went by between our first look at the location, and getting the keys in our hands. For it to work out that fast, it was amazing,” said Morsette. Morsette has worked with beading and jewelry for more than a decade, and was able to outfit the shop with a full complement of products. In addition to offering customers beads, she also offers classes on how to create jewelry. While teaching beading classes at Chandelier, she keeps up in school with a full-course load of night classes at CWU. Spending this last year of her undergraduate degree in night classes allow her to keep Chandelier open 7 days a week, along with a little help from family on the weekends. “When opportunity knocks, you can’t be scared, you just have to do it,” said Morsette. Since opening the story in July, Morsette says business is going well. She plans to continue operating the store after graduation next spring and hopes to offer even more classes to artists. She is particularly interested in offering small business classes to artists.
From left, Lorilee Morsette, Niomi Pavlock, Eleanor Joyce Belment and Kiomi Pavlock at Morsette’s new bead store, Chandelier, in Downtown Bremerton.
“(As a vendor), I never came across anyone who knew about business and art. I’d like to be able to provide that to people. Maybe I will go into teaching, who knows what the future will hold” said Morsette.
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Government Being Frank:
Respected Fishing Rights Advocate’s Column Lives On Through NWIFC Chair by Lorraine Loomis
I am honored and humbled to follow in the footsteps of Billy Frank Jr. as chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. Of course no one can ever truly replace our longtime chairman and friend Billy Frank Jr. It will take all of us to do that. Billy wrote this column for many years. The tribes decided to keep the name to honor him and remind everyone what this column is about: Frank, honest talk from the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington who are co-managers of the natural resources. Like many people, I drew much strength from Billy over the years. But the big-
gest source of strength for me has always been my family, especially my parents. My dad, Tandy Wilbur, was the first general manager of the Swinomish Tribe. He and my mother, Laura, worked tirelessly to secure the funding that founded the Swinomish tribal government. When he passed away in 1975 my mother continued their work. She went on to serve for 50 years in the tribal senate and was instrumental in tribal advances in housing and health care before her passing in 1997. I started out in the fish processing business in 1970. It was hard work and long hours. I switched to fisheries management following the Boldt decision in 1974. I thought that maybe fisheries management might be a little bit easier than working 14-15 hours a day, seven days a week. I was wrong.
went out on the water. It was 1982 before true co-management became a reality through development of the first joint Puget Sound Salmon Management Plan by the tribes and state.
None of us tribal natural resources managers are working for today. We are all working for tomorrow. We are working to make certain there will be salmon for the next seven generations.
As my tribe’s fisheries manager for 40 years, I’ve seen incredible advances in salmon co-management, both regionally and internationally.
We face many challenges in the years to come. Salmon populations continue to decline because we are losing habitat faster than it can be restored.
I am especially proud of tribal involvement in developing and implementing the U.S./Canada Pacific Salmon Treaty that governs the sharing of salmon between the two countries. I continue to serve on the Fraser River Panel that manages sockeye and pink salmon through the treaty. I also continue to coordinate tribal participation in the North of Falcon fishery planning process with the state of Washington. I have served as an NWIFC commissioner for the past 30 years, most of them as vice-chair.
As the resource continues to decline, salmon management becomes increasingly difficult because there is less room for error. That puts our tribal treaty rights at great risk.
I love fisheries management. When we have a fishery opening – and salmon fishing is not open a lot these days – you see the happy faces of the tribal fishermen. You know you have done your job. I live for that. It’s my life.
My dad told me that it would take about 10 years before the Boldt decision would operate as it should. There was a lot of fighting with non-Indian fishermen in the early days after the Boldt decision. You never knew what to expect when you
We need hatcheries and habitat to bring back the salmon. We need hatcheries to provide salmon for harvest, support recovery efforts and fulfill the federal government’s treaty obligations. We need good habitat because both hatchery and wild salmon depend on it for their survival. We also need to work together, because that is always best. We’ve known for a long time that cooperation is the key to salmon recovery, and that we must manage for tomorrow every day.
Burke Museum’s Newest Exhibit Celebrates Native Art from the Pacific Northwest Here & Now: Native Artists Inspired showing now through July Seattle— Northwest Native artists create 30 new works inspired by 200 years of history.
gram is unique in its breadth, providing funding for artists to conduct workshops in their own communities, and travel funding to study collections at the Burke Museum or other institutions that hold collections key to an artist or researcher’s interests. These grantees have all contributed to the current dynamism of Northwest Native art.
depicts an eagle in its closed form with a human face inside (revealed when the mask opens). Further research revealed press articles from 1976 that described this Kwakwaka’wakw mask from Vancouver Island as the source of the logo. It is now part of the Hudson Museum at the University of Maine’s collections.
Here & Now: Native Artists Inspired features work by artists whose practice has been informed by the objects in the Burke’s collections, demonstrating how today’s artists and art historians learn from past generations. The exhibit will include contemporary works in a variety Here & Now shares the results of the conof media alongside the historic pieces versations artists have with historical artworks. Celethat artists idenbrate master tified as key to artists of their learning. the past and “The objects in present and the Burke’s colshare in the lection embody enthusiasm the knowledge and creativiof their makers ty of today’s and they can emerging be a catalyst artists. for transferring this knowledge In the lead across generaup to the tions,” explains The mask that inspired the Seahawks Logo will be displayed 2014 Suexhibit curator alongside contemporary art in the exhibit. per Bowl, and assistant Dr. Robin director of the Bill Holm Center for the K. Wright, Curator of Native American Study of Northwest Native Art, Kathryn Art and Director of the Bill Holm CenBunn-Marcuse. ter for the Study of Northwest Native Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Art at the Burke Museum and Bill Holm the Bill Holm Center, Here & Now ex- - one of the most knowledgeable experts plores the dynamic relationship between in the field of Northwest Coast Native the Burke Museum and Northwest Na- art history - tracked down the origins of tive art, artists, and scholars. In the past the Seahawk’s logo. A photo in Robert ten years, over ninety grants have been Bruce Inverarity’s 1950 book, Art of the awarded by the center to researchers, art- Northwest Coast Indians depicts a Kwakists, and graduate students. The grant pro- waka’wakw transformation mask which
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During Here & Now, the mask will be displayed along with Native artists’ interpretations of the signature Seahawks design and logo. The Burke is currently fundraising through Kickstarter to bring community experts from the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation to the museum to study the mask and for further preservation and mounting before it is put on display. To meet our goal, the museum
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still needs to raise about $6,000 and we are encouraging fans to donate $12 to the cause. On Sunday, November 23, participate in a panel discussion with selected artists whose work is featured in the exhibit, Here & Now: Native Artists Inspired; and join them for in-gallery conversations about their work. See the documentary “Tracing Roots,” which offers a heartfelt glimpse into the world of Haida elder and weaver Delores Churchill, and visit with her daughter and renowned weaver Evelyn Vanderhoop. Get an up close view of tools and techniques as Burke Curator Sven Haakanson demonstrates the process of cleaning and preparing a Kodiak bear intestine for use in clothing.
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Tribal Chairman’s Report
Government
by Leonard Forsman
Canoe Journey Convening The Suquamish Tribe and the Potlatch Fund hosted a two day convening at the Suquamish Clearwater Resort to discuss the past, present and future of the Tribal Canoe Journey. Representatives from several canoe families and nations came together to discuss opportunities and challenges facing this culturally and spiritually transformative event. Maritime and Manufacturing Task Force Advisory Committee State Senator Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island) asked me to serve on an advisory committee that will help the legislature learn more about the maritime industries both from an economic and environmental impact perspective. Point No Point Reburial Representatives from the Suquamish, Port Gamble S’Klallam and Skokomish Tribes held a reburial ceremony for ancestral remains inadvertently disturbed during construction at the Point No Point Lighthouse County Park. The Port Gamble S’Klallam hosted a meal at their tribal center after the ceremony.
Chairman Leonard Forsman with Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana). Tester is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and recently
Elders Council-Tribal Council Meeting toured four reservations in the Puget Sound, including Suquamish. The tour was part of the Senator’s first visit to Tribes in the Northwest. The Elders Council met with Tribal Meeting with Olympic College Academy, the Suquamish Seafood Dive a Suquamish Tribal Council meeting and Council to discuss their budget needs in and Western Washington University Vessel and the Suquamish Museum. Sen. toured Chief Kitsap Academy. Rep. San2015. The travel budget was discussed Suquamish representatives met with the Tester is interested in improving Indian tos is the Chair of the House Education at length. Human Services conducted an President of Olympic College and staff Education and creating jobs on Indian Committee and a strong advocated for Elders survey and is currently compil- from the Western Washington University reservations. Thanks to everyone who Indian Education. ing the data. This will help Tribal Coun- (Poulsbo Campus) about higher educa- supported this tour. Seattle Waterfront cil and the Elders Council in the budget tion opportunities on our reservation. We Steering Committee Meeting City of Seattle analysis. continue to assess the feasibility of offerI attended my first Seattle Waterfront Indigenous Day Declaration Event ing college classes in Suquamish. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Hearing The Seattle City Council passed a res- Steering Committee meeting in Seattle. The Tulalip Tribes appealed a fishing Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman olution declaring the second Monday The committee is made up of retired rights case that affirmed Suquamish fish- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Visit in October as Indigenous People’s Day. elected officials, artists, city activists and ing rights in the Possession Sound area U.S. Sen. Tester (D-Montana) visited This is also Columbus Day, but the city others with a strong interest in the redeto the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Suquamish during a tour of reservations has not recognized Columbus Day in the velopment of the Seattle waterfront after hearing was held in Seattle. The panel in the Puget Sound area in his capacity past. Mayor Ed Murray held a signing removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and was informed and engaged during the as Chairman of the Senate Committee celebration at Seattle City Hall on the completion of the seawall project. I hope hearing, asking several questions of our on Indian Affairs. Sen. Tester visited second Monday in March that was well to instill the importance of including cullegal counsel. our Early Learning Center, Chief Kitsap attended by native people from the urban tural elements from the our local tribal Indian community and from local Tribes culture in the new design. as well. Energy Advisory Board Testimony, Chilliwack B.C. Kitsap County I joined Shaylene George, a student at Chico Creek Presentation County Commissioner Linda Streiss- Chief Kitsap Academy, in testifying guth hosted a meeting of County staff against the proposed Kinder Morgan and other parties interested in the present oil pipeline before the Energy Advisory environmental conditions in the Chico Board in Chilliwack B.C. Canada. This Creek watershed. A recent assessment additional oil pipeline would increase was completed and shows that the water- the risk of oil spills through increased shed has many strengths, but faces many vessel traffic in the Salish Sea. Canadian challenges. We must continue to work on First Nations, the Lummi Nation, Tulalip land acquisition and monitoring of pro- Tribes and Swinomish Tribe were also posed land use actions in the watershed present and testified against the project to protect the wild run of chum salmon as well. I was very proud of the work that that are so important to our culture and Shaylene did for our Tribe. traditions. Budget Retreat Seafood Board-Tribal Council Meeting Tribal Council held a daylong budget The Suquamish Seafoods Board met workshop at the Clearwater Casino Rewith Tribal Council to discuss a study sort. Our budget outlook is fair and we do conducted by Northern Economics on not foresee major cuts and hope to grow the economic feasibility of diversify- our services slightly. More decisions will ing our seafood enterprise. Council will be made after we receive further public further analyze the study and make de- testimony. cisions regarding implementation of the recommendations before approval of the King County Water Quality Meeting The King County Department of Natural Seafood Budget. Resources met with us to discuss water quality issues in Puget Sound and plans Washington Indian to unify efforts at restoration in the Green Gaming Association-Lummi WIGA met in Lummi to discuss issues Duwamish Watershed. This was part of related to Indian gaming in Washington their tribal consultation on activities that State. We have been reaching out to both affect our usual and accustomed fishing political parties in the State Legislature grounds in King County. to educate them about the importance of tribal gaming to the wellbeing of our lo- Halloween Party The Suquamish Tribal Human Services cal and state economies. Department hosted their annual Halloween Party at the Tribal Gym. The kids Representative and families all had a good time with Sharon Tomiko-Santos Visit Rep. Tomiko Santos (D-Seattle) attended good fun, games and fun. Suquamish News
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Suquamish Girls Basketball Two teams in league by Magdalena Turrieta
Suquamish Sports and Rec. currently has two girls teams playing in the Poulsbo Parks and Rec. Basketball League. There is a 7-8 grade girls team who play their games on Sundays. There is also a 5-6 grade girls team who play during the weekdays in Poulsbo or South Kitsap. The 7-8 grade team does not have any older girls on the team. In fact, the team is made up of 6-7 grade Suquamish girls. They show up each Sunday ready to play always giving it their best and never giving up. They play to the fullest and their
improvement shows each game they play. They are a small team but have the biggest hearts out there. Each player has their own special gift on the court and it shows every time they play. They are coming to the end of their season, and will be playing in the playoffs at North Kitsap High School times are TBA. We are hoping to see some of you at the gym to support these young lady athletes in their playoff game, we will send out the time of their playoff game as soon as we get it. The 6th grade girls are doing very well in their division they are currently undefeated, playing each game like it’s a championship game. They currently have nine players on their squad and each contributes something great to the team. They have three games left of their season. November 3 @ Cedar Heights Jr High 6pm, November 10 @ Poulsbo Middle School 6pm and November 12 @ Marcus Whitman Jr High 6:10pm. The Sports and Rec Dept. hope you all Back Row Left to Right: Cassady Jackson, Layla Purser, Nika Chiquiti, Noelani Old Coyote and have some extra time to come support Kayauna Cordero. Front Row Left to Right: Celia Williams, Kiaya Natrall, Alana Chief Stick and Sierra Denning. these young ladies out on the court.
Suquamish Young Leaders
Learning through lectures on higher education and life skills
At the University of Washington with Mack Strong and Zoe Higheagle Strong. Back Row left to right Jim LaRoche, Mack Strong, Michael and Terry Johnson. Front row left to right Kate Ahvakana, Kaylayla Ives, Raven Roberts, Hailey Crow, Zoe Higheagle Strong and DJ.
Fun Filleting Salmon
At University of Washington with the Strong Alliance. Left to right Kate Ahvakana, Zoe Higheagle Strong, Raven Roberts, Hailey Crow and Kaylayla Ives.
Nika Chiquiti, Kiaya Natrall, Katelynn Pratt. Kiaya Natrall Katelynn Pratt Some of our youth attend the Traditional Cooking, techniques and salmon filleting class held on October 18th. With hands on learning Jay Mills teaches the students how to fillet a salmon. We would like to thank Julia Gladstone, Jay Mills and all the other people involved in this amazing
Suquamish Youth Council, royalty, and guest speakers at the Suquamish Museum for a speaker’s series for youth. Back Row left to right Terry Johnson, Sequoia Chargualaf, Gyasi Ross, Miranda Belarde-Lewis and Hailey Crow. Front Row left to right Brittany Bakken, Kiaya Natrall, Katelynn Pratt, Nika Chiquiti and Devan Crow.
Inter Tribal Basketball Suquamish Represents With Middle & High School Teams
Suquamish middle school team in the white. Above kids lining up for free throw shots. Left to Right: #7 Kamryn Sprague, Antonia Ewing, Sierra Denning, and shooting #9 Kynoa Sipai. Suquamish News
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Festive Fun October Youth Wrap Up
Sports & Rec
Crafts, a pumpkin patch, caramel apples and a haunt of a good time
October 24, a group of youth went to the Kitsap Haunted Fairground’s to be scared. Pictured above top row left to right Kanim Natrall, Gordy Hawk, Clae Williams, Oskar Salas, Sequoia Chargualaf, Natawna One Star, Terry Johnson and James Abler. Second Row left to right Popeh Chiquiti, Christine West, Melita Zaiss, Suntaya Sanchez and Kaylayla Ives. Bottom row left to right Kynoa Sipai, Jade Jefferson and Kate Ahvakana.
October 23, a group of youth went to the Hunter’s Farm Pumpkin Patch to pick out their pumpkins for Halloween. Pictured above top row left to right: Koodzi Ross, Tatiana Lawrence, Spencer Chausee, Shawn Jones, Joshy Bagley, Kane Chief Stick and BobbyRay Pondelick. Middle row left to right: Alana Chief Stick, Kanim Natrall, Sho-Shyne Jones, Kaylayla Ives, Dejia Usman Front row left to right: Stoney Chief Stick, Nika Chiquiti, Kiaya Natrall, Kailynn Usman, Antonio Boure, Terry Johnson and Billy Jones. Marcus McLean enjoying a caramel apple.
Craft Day! Back to front Jamie Napora, Austin Wion, Matthew Wion, Stoney Chiefstick, Christian Wion, Kane Chiefstick, Alana Chiefstick, and Kayauna Cordero.
Above left to right: Sho-Shyne Jone, Koodzi Ross, Alana Chief Stick, Billy Jones, Nika Chiquiti, Kiaya Natrall, Kailynn Usman and Stoney Chief Stick.
From left, Alana and Kane Chief Stick.
November Sports, Recreation & Youth Center Calendar SUN
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Barbara Hoffman, RN, gave 107 flu shots. The following people won the Passport drawing. Irene Carper won the free one hour massage with Peggy Snow, Peg Deam, Dolores McConaghy, Wendy Boure, and Kendra Martinez won $ 25gift certificates.
Elders Health Fair cont...
All and all the health fair was a great success with 134 participants, 63 tribal members, and 27 tribal employees.
We are always interested in making the health fair better. Send us your feedback with suggestions for next year.
Suquamish Police Chief Mike Lasnier’s Master Gardening booth was popular among attendees at the Health Fair.
November Elders Lunch Menu
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Tuna-Noodle Casserole Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit
Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Capri Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit
BBQ Chicken California Blend Veg. Pasta Salad Carrot-Raisin Salad Pumpkin Cookie
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Minestrone Soup Tossed Salad w/ HB Eggs & Sunflower Seeds Applesauce Muffin Cottage Cheese & Fruit Cocktail Baked Potato Bar w/Chili, Broccoli, & Home Made Cheese Sauce Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit
Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Germany Blend Vegetables Waldorf Salad Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries Tuna Sandwich on 9 Grain Bread Baby Carrots Broccoli Slaw Yogurt & Fruit Parfait 10
Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit
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Ham Hocks & Beans Brown or White Rice Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad & cranberries Pachado Bread Fudgsicle Geoduck Chowder Crackers Tossed Salad w/ HB eggs & sunflower seeds Applesauce Muffin Yogurt, Fruit & Granola Parfait
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Roasting Root Vegetables For Healthy Holiday Meals
by Fran Miller
Roots were an important part of the traditional Coast Salish diet. While we may not be able to wild harvest a majority of our food anymore, root vegetables that are available in the grocery store have some nutritional similarities to some of the wild roots that made up our ancestors’ diet. They are high in complex starches and fiber, and rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help our bodies stay healthy. You will find many types of root vegetables on store shelves this time of year. There are potatoes, onion, and carrots, of course, but have you explored the rich flavors of others such as yams, parsnips, rutabaga, turnip, Jerusalem artichoke, and beets? Roasting caramelizes the natural sugars in root vegetables, so it is a great way to bring out their natural sweetness. It is a great way to introduce root vegetables to children, and even to adults who may not have tried them before. Here is a basic recipe to roast root vegetables. It is adapted from http://localfoods.about.com/od/
preparationtips/tp/How-To-Make-Roasted-Vegetables.htm.
vegetables touch each other, the more area on them will brown.
1. Preheat the Oven to 400 Degrees You want the oven nice and hot when you go to put the vegetables in. A less-thanhot oven will turn out less-than-browned vegetables.
5. Sprinkle with Salt (optional) Give the vegetables a sprinkle of salt before you pop them in the oven. You can give a finishing sprinkle of salt at the end, so just add a little bit here.
2. Cut Vegetables into Even Pieces You want even pieces so the vegetables cook at an even rate.
6. Roast at the Top of the Oven Roasting the vegetables in the top third of the oven will help the vegetables brown the best.
3. Toss Vegetables With Oil In the roasting pan or a large bowl or plastic bag, toss vegetables with a tablespoon or two of olive oil or the oil of your choice. Oil helps the vegetables brown, so don’t skip this step. Drizzle vegetables with the oil, then toss then to coat them as evenly as possible. You can add coarsely chopped garlic, slices of chiles or pepper flakes, or other seasonings at this point, too.
Health & Wellness the oven and move the pan to the top of the oven. 9. “Finish” the Vegetables Roasted vegetables are best with a final drizzle of good quality olive oil and a little sprinkle of salt. Other final hits of flavor can include freshly ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, minced herbs (mint, parsley, thyme, or just a wee bit of rosemary are great choices), or balsamic vinegar. Or try a tiny drizzle of honey, especially if you are introducing children to a new vegetable.
7. Shake or Turn Vegetables When the vegetables start to brown, give the pan a good shake or use a spatula to turn the vegetables to move them around a bit to brown evenly.
10. Serve Vegetables Warm or Cool Roasted vegetables are great while still warm, but can also be served at room temperature to great effect. If you want to serve room temperature roasted vegetables, however, be sure to let them cool in a single layer, uncovered or very loosely covered, so the vegetables don’t start to steam each other and get soggy or sad.
8. Roast Vegetables Thoroughly You want roasted vegetables to be two things: brown and tender. Keep the vegetables in a hot oven until they are both. If they start to get too dark, cover them with foil until tender, and then cook for a final 5 minutes or so with the foil off. If they aren’t browning, raise the heat in
4. Don’t Crowd the Vegetables You want plenty of hot air to be around the vegetables, all around. The less the
Traditional Foods Program Teaches Basics for Salmon Season Community members of all ages turned out for the Traditional Plants Program class on salmon fileting and traditional cooking techniques in October. Program Manager Julia Bennett-Gladstone taught students how to cook potatoes in a bentwood box, while Tom and Ed Cordero showed them how to cook clams in a rock bed. About 30 people showed up for salmon filleting lessons from Jay and Dave Mills. The brothers taught students multiple ways to fillet salmon including specific techniques for drying, smoking, baking and barbecuing on cedar sticks. The Traditional Plants Program wraps up this month with two final classes, before going on hiatus until the spring. For more information on Traditional plants, contact Program Manager Julia Bennett- GladSuquamish Elder and Councilman Luther (Jay) Mills II, teaches students how to fillet salmon. stone at jgladstone@suquamish.nsn.us.
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Elder Ardy Longway with her salmon.
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Business PME Executive Spotlight
Cage Manager attributes success and work ethic to early career mentors by Lisa Rodriguez
In Dawn’s professional career, the Suquamish Tribe and Clearwater Casino are both what launched her career and got her to where she is today. Beginning at the age of 16, Dawn spent 12 years with the Suquamish Tribe in positions such as Museum Guide, Front Desk Receptionist, Health Benefits Representative and Health Benefits Coordinator. In 2003 Dawn became a Soft Count Team Member in the Cage, where she later advanced to Operations Clerk, Soft Count Supervisor and the Cage Assistant Manager then to her current position as Cage Manager. “Throughout my career I’ve had the opportunity to learn from some very inspiring people. Among the first were Frieda and Reid Scott. They were influences that helped me build a strong work ethic, dedication and loyalty to my career. Alexis Barry was my next mentor, she increased my professional experience by collaborating on the IHS Self-Governance Compact for the Tribe further influencing my work ethic and dedication,”
said Dawn. “Lily Stockwell, the previous Cage Manager, opened doors for me at PME and taught me everything she knew about the Cage, giving me opportunities to grow and showed her support every step of the way. Jim Snead, the previous CFO, strengthened my drive, guided my ambition and inspired my dedication to get things done. I couldn’t be where I am today without the current Executive Team at PME, especially Irene Carper and Barbara Griffin. They have been instrumental in helping me develop patience, customer service and build effective interpersonal relationships. Lastly I would like to thank my kids and parents for always being supportive of all my endeavors and understanding the demands of having a career in the Casino business.” In Dawn’s professional years she completed the Dale Carnegie Leadership Training in 2008, the PME Fundamentals of Supervision Course in 2010 and the UW Leadership Development program in 2012. With the expansion underway, Dawn is excited about the Casino Master Plan that includes a Cage remodel. With the remodel, systems will be put in place to combine the Slot and Cage functions, giving our customers one place to process all their transactions. Dawn believes the Casino Master Plan and expansion will increase our presence in Kitsap County and around the Puget Sound. She can’t wait to see Clearwater Casino become the number one place for business and fun!
Dawn Adams, top left, with her family.
Port Madison Enterprises
As of October 22, 2014 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings
Dept/Position
Salary Range
Opening Date
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Accounting*** Revenue Auditor (FT/PT)
DOE
10/09/14
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Cage*** Cashier (FT/PT) $
$11.25
09/26/14
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Environmental Services Worker (FT) $10.35 Worker/Temp. Relief Supervisor (FT) $10.35/14.50
09/24/14 06/18/14
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Facilities*** Carpenter (FT)
2 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 4 2 1
Food & Beverage Prep Cook (FT) Sous Chef (FT) Banquet Server (On-call) $ Deli Cashier (FT/PT) $ Steakhouse Server (PT) $ Buffet Cashier (PT) $ Assistant Bar Manager (FT) Assistant Restaurant Supervisor (FT) DMO (FT/PT) Bartender (FT/PT) $ Host(ess)/Cashier (FT) $
$9.50 DOE $9.32 $10.00 $9.32 $10.00 DOE DOE $9.75 $9.32 $9.32
09/10/14 03/21/14 05/14/14 10/15/14 07/03/14 10/15/14 09/26/14 09/26/14 10/20/14 10/14/14 10/14/14
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IT*** Network Administrator
DOE
09/08/14
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Keno*** Cashier (PT) $
$10.00
09/18/14
$19.00
9/26/14
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Kiana Lodge Server (PT) $ Bartender (PT) $
$9.32 $9.32
10/02/14 07/31/14
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Poker Dealer (PT) $
$9.32
07/31/14
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Resort Sales Manager (FT) Guest Service Agent (FT)
DOE DOE
09/29/14 10/20/14
3 1 3
Retail Suquamish Village Shell Clerk (FT/PT) $ Longhouse Texaco Clerk (FT) Masi Shop Clerk (FT/PT)
$10.00 $10.00 $10.00
08/29/14 07/28/14 09/26/14
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Security*** Manager (FT)
DOE
09/16/14
3 2 2 1
Slot*** Cashier (FT/PT) $ Slot Technician (FT) Sr. Technician (FT) Supervisor/ Cashier (FT)
$11.25 DOE DOE DOE
09/26/14 09/26/14 09/12/14 10/20/14
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Table Games*** Dealer (FT/PT) $ Dual Rate (FT) Floor Supervisor (FT)
DOE DOE DOE
10/09/14 08/22/14 09/11/14
3 2 1
Whitehorse Server (PT)$ Banquet Server (PT) $ Sous Chef (FT)
$9.32 $9.32 DOE
07/17/14 05/07/14 07/07/14
77 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal & State) $- Tipped Position PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: •
Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept.
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All Casino positions require a State and/or Tribal Gaming license; PME pays initial licensing fees for Class II positions.
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We accept online applications at www.clearwatercasino.com. If you have questions please contact our Recruiter/Tribal Liaison at (360) 598-8717 or the Job line (360) 598-1360. Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of the Suquamish Tribe and expressly supports Tribal Preference.
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Clearwater Casino Resort Expansion Update Phase II well underway at PME flagship facility
Business
by Lisa Rodriguez
Phase two of the 5 year expansion plan for Clearwater Casino Resort is well underway with ideas, concepts and final details changing regularly to improve the facilities. Currently, according to Rich Purser, the new hotel will have 98 rooms, including suites. The resort front desk will be moving from the old hotel to the new one. The walkway between the new hotel and old hotel will be a half covered walkway with glass and a shed like top. There are plans for the future to eventually make the walkway completely covered. The Café will be called the Beach Glass Café where it will be sit down and order dining; it will also have bar seating like you would see in a diner. Directly next to the Café will be a Coffee shop, a name for this coffee shop is currently in the works. The new fine dining will be named Cedar PNW, where PNW stands for Pacific Northwest. The Cedar Steakhouse currently seats about 80 people, the Cedar PNW will seat about 130.
Top: View of the hotel tower and new fine dining space now under construction. The new facility also includes meeting and office space. Right: New walkway and patio in between Remodeling of the Longhouse Buffet is the existing casino and the new hotel tower.
part of phase two. The remodeling will begin in January, in the first four or five days the buffet will be closed. The Buffet will also close for four or five days around the end of February. All the days in between, the buffet will remain open and functional. In January phase three will begin with the extension near the new parking garage; there will be minimal disruption to the casino floor at this time. The remodeling of the casino floor is currently set to begin June 2015.
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Lisa Rodriguez is the Public Relations and Media Coordinator for Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. She can be reached at lisarodriguez@clearwatercasino.com or by phone at (360) 598-8731. For more infomration about the PME expansion at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort visit them online at clearwatercasino.com or portmadisonenterprises. com. Also on facebook at facebook.com/ clearwatercasino.
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Anniversaries
Notices
50 Year Wedding Anniversary Roger & Janis Contraro, November 14, 1964 Fifty years of raising kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. We’ve had our ups and downs, losses, and new beginnings. You get what you put into your family, and we have a pretty good core of support. Congratulations to you both of you for weathering the storms of life and still being married after 50 years. We love you, Kim, Kelly, Phillip, Ira, Shilo, Tanner, Josh, Kaylie, Kenny, Kaci, Brittney, Cory, Trey, and Robert.
Letters
Many Thanks
Medicare Open Enrollment
The Joe Family would like to thank everyone that came to the Peter Joe Memorial. We had a great turn out, we had family from Canada and Yakima come and join us for this day. We would like to thank everyone that helped make this event memorable and a success. Thank you Tribal Council and Clearwater Casino for your help and support to our family during this time we greatly appreciate it. The Joe Family Suquamish, WA
Obituaries
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Chalakwatud Chiquiti Wilsie Hawk Scot McPhee Daniel Webster
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Windy Anderson Savannah Ranes
Nov 3
Antonia Ewing Krystal George Carlito Virella Hali-aleetsah Deam
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Hazel Ginn
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Jill Howard Sebastian Pool Jayden Sigo
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Patricia Vollenweider
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Angelia Cordero Alaric Jackson
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Jason Napoleon Jennifer Hess
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Brenda Anderson Madison Cordero-Edgley Kiera Lawrence
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Augustina Purser George George Vernelle Trevathan
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Sequoia Chargualaf
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Nov 23
Kathryn Johnston
Daniel Covarrubias Kana’i Lawrence Aaron Nelson Alexander Warner Sheri Wilson
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Greg George Susan Henry
Nov 15
Travis Demain Tara McNally
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Marta Belmont Brooklyn Ives
Quelisha Brealan-Bayes Michael Pelch
Nov 8
Thomas Cordero Jr Ryan George Shawn Hawk Jr Donna Sigo
Nov 10
Vince Peterson
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Isaiah Devore Tyler George David Lindell Christopher Santos Andrew Vejar
Aliana Chiquiti Ryan Cobb Marlin George III Nathanial Pratt Ethan Willis
Joann Joe Julian Rodriguez Jenavieve Old Coyote-Bagley
Jordon Adams-Wickham
Birthdays Krista Bogus Michelle Brown Patricia Jones Amanda Stieger
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Marilyn Jones
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Elilai Abraham Erik Alexander Armando Chavez Elijah Covarrubias William Jones IV Brandon Smith
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Charles Lawrence Luther Mills III Cory Winnie
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Azure Boure Talynn Marquez
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Rudolph Smith Alycia Covarrubias
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Clifford Adams Skyler Bakken Ethel Jones Kristen Soy
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Rachel Nellenbach River Alexander
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