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Volume 14 October 2014 Construction at Clearwater Casino Resort Reaches Milestone

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Final beams signed by community members and patrons placed on the new hotel tower in topping off ceremony

by April Leigh

Port Madison Enterprises executives celebrated a milestone in Sept., with the topping off of the new hotel tower at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort.

The event marks the halfway point in Phase II of the project and includes a new 98-room hotel, two new dining establishments, 10,000 square-feet of meeting room space, 15,000 square-feet of storage space and new administrative offices for Human Resource staff.

“We’re about fifty percent complete with Phase II. The topping off ceremony included the last beams to be placed on the roof. Within the next couple of weeks the entire structure will be weathered in, allowing us to continue the project into the winter months,” said Casino General Manager and project coordinator Rich Purser.

As part of the festivities, patrons and employees were encouraged to sign the last beams that were placed on the new tower roof. Construction on Phase II is expected to last through the New Year, with completion scheduled in May 2015. From left, Cathlene Norris, Tribal Council Member Bardow Lewis, Casino GM Rich Purser and a guest sign the last beam before it is placed In addition to 98 more hotel rooms, when on top of the new hotel tower during the special ceremony commemorating the milestone last month. the tower is completed it will include The completion of Phase II also includes spaces for more foot traffic. It also inthe new 24-hour Beach Glass Café, a a remodel of the casino’s Longhouse cludes a new lounge that will seat 350 new fine-dining establishment yet to be Buffet, along with a transformation of the people and a new bar. named and several meeting spaces de- current Cedar Steakhouse into additional signed specifically for multimedia pre- seating areas for the buffet design. The The final Phase IV of the project is set to sentations. The new administrative offic- new 140-seat fine dining establishment include the addition of a 15,000 squarees will also include three classrooms for in the tower will be completed before the foot meeting and entertainment extension at the property. By the end of the by Windy Anderson training staff.

Cedar Steakhouse is converted. final phase, the two new meeting spaces The Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking “We’re excited about the opportunity to Phase III of the plan is currently in the will be able to accommodate more than applications from Tribal Members for posibring all of our training here on proper- design process and includes extensive re- 2,800 people. The convention spaces will tions on several executive boards that are up ty, where we will have certified trainers modeling of the casino resulting in an ad- also include movable walls for versatilifor appointment in 2015. for all departments, ensuring uniform ditional 5,700 square feet of casino floor ty in hosting large and small groups. All processes throughout the casino resort,” space to accommodate the larger size of phases of the expansion are scheduled to Position 1 in the Tribal Gaming Commission, currently held by Hazel Pacquette. added Purser. newer gaming terminals and larger open be completed by Dec. 2017.

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 Annual event brings together tribal communities from throughout the Northwest a position on the Higher Education Board Each year, on the third Thursday in Sepheld by Barbara Lawrence. The 2 positions tember, the Suquamish Tribe invites Elup for re-appointment are positions chosen ders to a day of celebrations and recogby Council from the Suquamish Foundation nition for the vital contributions elders and the Port Madison Board of Directors. make to their communities.

Terms are three years. Board members are The 17th Suquamish Elders Honoring, paid stipends as allowed by charter/ordicoordinated by the Suquamish Tribe Hunance. Submit letters of interest to Windy man Services Department, was held at Anderson by mail at PO Box 498, SuquaKiana Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 18 this mish WA 98392, fax at 360-394-3686 or year. During the event attendees are welhand delivery to the Administration Front comed with gifts, treated to a luncheon Desk at Suquamish Village by December and a raffle that organizers say has grown 10, 2014. considerably over the years.

Council Seeks Executive Board Candidates

Elders Honoring at Kiana Lodge

More than 220 people attend the event this year. Elders traveled from all across Northwest Indian Country to participate.

The elder who traveled the farthest this The awards for “eldest” Elders was given to 97 year-old Orpha Dixon and 87 year-old Robert George. year came from Warm Springs, Oregon ry for the best basket.

Human Services Direct Sharon Henson. to celebrate with Suquamish. The most The Education Department won first The long-time social service manager senior Elders to attend included 97 year- place for their traditionally themed bas- and North Kitsap Resident began her tenold Orpha Dixon and Suquamish’s 87 ket this year. As the winner of the con- ure with the Tribe in September. year-old Robert George. test, the department received $250 for “I had a wonderful time and met some of Themed baskets for the raffle are a main- lunch at the Olive Garden. Human Ser- the neatest people. The staff did a phestay at the honoring and include every- vices, Finance, Wellness, Museum, Fish- nomenal job and everything went very thing from baked goods to movie nights. eries, Suquamish Police and Administra- smoothly. I was very impressed with evMany of the baskets are put together by tion also contributed baskets to the event. erything and was grateful and honored to Suquamish Tribe employees, who have a The event was the first Elders Honor- be there,” said Henson. friendly department-to-department rival- ing attended by Suquamish Tribe’s new See “Elders” on page 10...

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In This Issue

News ................... 1 Community Calendar ................... 2 News & Events ................... 3 Education ................... 4 Museum ................... 5 Sports & Recreation ................... 8 Elders ................. 10 Health & Wellness ..................11 Business ..................12 Community & Notices ................. 14 Birthdays ..................15 Vol. 14, No. 10

Community Calendar Events

Exhibit 45-KP-2 Now Through October 5 Witness a historic occasion as the Suquamish open the first exhibit featuring recently returned artifacts collected from the Old Man House Village site during a 1950s’ University of Washington excavation. Located on the shores of Agate Passage, Old Man House is the largest known longhouse in the Salish Sea, the historic winter village of the Suquamish Tribe and ancestral home to Chief Sealth (Seattle). The exhibit collection is comprised of artifacts selected from hundreds excavated at the two thousand year-old site including harpoon points, gun flint stones, smoking pipes, adze blades, glass and a bone pendant. For more information contact Janet Smoak at (360) 394-8499. A complete calendar of Museum events can also be found on page 5 of this newsletter.

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 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.

Piyo, Zumba & Insanity Classes Oct 1-31 Times Vary Exercise classes for all fitness levels are available 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 Oct 6 & 20 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.

Browse the shelves of the Bookmobile or go online before the Bookmobile’s visit to search the KRL catalog for a book, place it on hold and have it brought to the Suquamish Bookmobile stop. You can also return anything you’ve borrowed from any KRL branch library. Other Bookmobile offerings include: books for readers of all ages, audio books and DVDs and current magazines. If you have a question about your library account or

Suquamish Community Halloween Party Oct 25 5-8pm Celebrate with a ghoulish party hosted by the Human Services Department at Chief Kitsap Academy, on Sandy Hook Road.

Bring your pre-carved jack-o-lanterns for judging; participate in the costume contests, carnival games, fun prizes, a cake walk and more! Dinner will also be served.

wish to obtain a library card, you can talk to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is present.

Family Language Classes Oct 7 – 28 5:30pm Suquamish Tribe and 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.

Museum Lecture Oct 30 5:30pm Dr. Melanie Cheung will be presenting on her research “Taking Tikanga (ceremony) into the Laboratory and Clinic.”

Dr. Cheung is from Ngati Rangitihi, Te Arawa (Maori). She is committed to exploring Indigenous and Western scientific models to help people with neurodegenerative diseases. She is currently based in San Francisco at the Brain Plasticity Institute to develop a culturally-responsive program as therapy for Huntington’s disease. 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.

Movie Night at the Museum Oct 15 5:15pm The Suquamish Museum presents The Archaeology Of West Point, produced by Gabe Kean Design for King County Dept. of Metropolitan Services presents the story of a land and it’s people and how both changed over time. Standard admission rates apply. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 3948499. A complete calendar of Museum events can also be found on page 5 of this newsletter.

Lushootseed Language Certification Class Oct 30 6pm At the Chief Kitsap Academy. Anyone that is interested in learning what it will take to become a Tribally Certified Lushootseed Teacher is invited to attend. For more information contact the Suquamish Education Department office at (360) 394-8566.

Suquamish Community Health Fair Oct 16 9am-1pm Members of the Suquamish Tribe and Community are invited to attend at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish. The fair features healthy living information, raffles, gifts and free flu shots for Tribal Members and Suquamish Government employees. For more information contact Kathy Kinsey at (360) 394-8535.

Meetings

Museum Lecture Oct 18 3:30pm Dennis Lewarch, Suquamish Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, will present information about the archaeological investigations at the Old Man House Village site on Agate Passage beginning in the 1950s. Come early to view the exhibit 45-KP-2 that features many of the artifacts recovered during the 1950 and 1951 seasons. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 3948499. A complete calendar of Museum events can also be found on page 5 of this newsletter.

Suquamish Warriors October 7, 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.

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Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings October 9 & 23 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 October 6 & 20 Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally 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 October 3, 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.

Suquamish Seafoods Board Meeting October 1, 15 & 29 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.

Museum Exhibit Preview Oct 24 5pm Members Only Opening Reception for the new exhibit Salish Bounty. Suquamish Tribal Members, Tribal employees and Suquamish Museum Friends are invited to a preview reception. 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.

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PME Board of Directors Meeting Oct 8 , 9am at Kiana Lodge Oct 22 , 9am at Resort Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year. The meetings 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.

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Editors Wayne George, Editor in Chief April Leigh, Layout/Design/Distribution Leonard Forsman, Contributor

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“PME expansion” continued.

News & Events A Ferry Called Suquamish

Tribe is 1 of 4 names being considered for new 144-vehicle state ferry Tribal Elder and PME Hotel Greeter Aggie Pratt signing one of the last beams to be placed on the new hotel tower at Clearwater Casino Resort.

From left, PME CEO Russell Steele, General Counsel Rion Ramirez, Tribal Council Member Bardow Lewis and Casino GM Rich Purser.

North Kitsap Educators Visit Suquamish

Teachers and support staff tour facilities, learn and write about their experience

by Joanie Mills

Dear friends and family at the Suquamish Tribe, what a memory you provided us this year with our school tour of the Suquamish Tribe’s different buildings and programs. It was wonderful to get down to the heart of the Tribe and see all kinds of people, family and friends working to provide services to our local community. We know that you are all hard at work to serve our students and staff in the best way possible.

We appreciated that PME’s Russell Steele took time to speak with us about the various enterprises and revenues currently growing and progressing and the major enhancements to the community.

We also enjoyed our quick visit to the ELC and are looking forward to seeing the new elementary building now that it is open for business.

The Education needs that are being met at the Chief Kitsap Academy are amazing. It was great to see the “Old Tribal Center” and meet the staff and see the classrooms.

In Sept., the commission announced that proposals from four organizations met their guidelines for ferry naming including the names Suquamish (submitted by the Suquamish Tribe), Chimacum (submitted by Chimacum Schools Alumni), Sammamish (submitted by the City of Sammamish) and Cowlitz (submitted by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe).

A total of 8 proposals were submitted to the commission. Proposals for the names Taima (the Seahawks mascot), Tukwila, Nawt-sa-matt and Illahee were not selected for final review process.

The museum tour was outstanding and as usual Barbara Lawrence was the very best representative to the rich cultural history for the Suquamish people.

Kiana lodge lunch was fabulous and the grounds were beautiful as always. The food prepared by the cooks and the service by the wait staff was a real treat. We appreciate Jay Mills taking time to welcome us on the tour and invited us to consider sharing this event with all of North Kitsap schools. We enjoyed our Q & A with Nigel Lawrence, who shared his Bella Bella experience with us.

The Washington State Transportation Commission has narrowed their search for the name of the newest 144-vehicle ferry.

North Kitsap educators spent the day learning about Suquamish including a class on culture and heritage, taught by Barbara Lawrence.

at Suquamish, his higher education experience and his current work within the Tribe.

Nic is a man with many hats for sure- his leadership skills shined through during the introductions and speaking in Council Chambers.

The curriculum is amazing and we so loved seeing Mr. Davalos in his beautiful office as he welcomed us so graciously to the facility. You have a strong leader and advocate for your students and for ours in “Mr. D” as our students call him. The visit to the council chambers was probably my favorite time beside the lovely Kiana Lodge and Museum. There we heard from Leonard Forsman who shared about his background and education in archeology and added on the history of Suquamish people. Wayne George shared personal family history and a heartfelt welcome for our staff to see him anytime for assistance in the future. Nic Armstrong gave a great description of Jay Mills history to our staff. Nic shared about his education

We saw many previous students who attended Suquamish Elementary and were very glad to meet us and show us around. The warm reception we received was so apparent from the beginning to end of our tour and we hold our hands up to you for a wonderful day. Thank you also to April Leigh newsletter editor and her photographer JoAnn Joe who were very gracious to us during our visit.

The proposals will be reviewed by the Washington State Ferries and the Executive Council of the Ferry Advisory Committees, and posted on the commission’s website in October. The public is encouraged to visit the website and e-mail comments about the names to the commission. A survey of the names will also be conducted by the Ferry Rider’s Opinion Group (FROG) and the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) before the commission makes their determination in a public meeting on Nov. 19 in Lakewood, WA. The ferry, slated for completion in 2017, is scheduled to be assigned to the Bremerton-Seattle route.

For more information about the ferry naming process, and how to comment on the proposals submitted for this ferry, visit http://www.wstc.wa.gov/ Naming/FerryRoadBridge/FerryNaming2014.htm

Honor & Sacrifice: The Roy Matsumoto Story

CKA School Teacher, Karen Matsumoto co-produces new documentary about her father’s experience in WWII Honor and Sacrifice: The Roy Matsumoto Story chronicles the journey of Msgt.

Roy Matsumoto, a Japanese American linguist with the Merrill’s Marauders during WWII. Roy was born in Los Angeles, raised and educated in Japan, but returned to America, only to soon be sent to a WWII concentration camp in Jerome, Arkansas along with other Japanese Americans. Roy volunteered for service in the U.S. Army from behind barbed wire, despite the fact that his American family members and friends remained imprisoned and the family members that returned to Japan were in danger from U.S. bombing, as well as

terrogated family members who served in the Japanese Army during the American Occupation following the war, and helped to release his brother from prison.

from the Japanese secret police.

Roy’s story begins with Japanese immigrant roots and leads to uncommon heroism, fighting the Japanese Army in the jungles of Burma with a guerilla unit called Merrill’s Marauders. Roy Matsumoto is credited with saving the lives of over 800 American soldiers and saved his battalion twice during the campaign in Burma, India, and China. Matsumoto’s story is more poignant, as his parents were living in Hiroshima when that city was destroyed by the first atomic bomb, while three of his brothers served in the Japanese Army, and one brother in the American Army. Matsumoto also in-

The story is told by Matsumoto’s daughter Karen, who knew little about her father’s military service until she was 30 years old, when given a book with a fictionalized account of her father’s experiences with Merrill’s Marauders by her University professor. Her father Roy had kept his experiences a secret for over 50 years.

Karen was inspired to make her father’s heroic experiences known to a wider audience, and also wanted to honor other soldiers of Japanese descent that served in the Military Intelligence Service during WWII. She partnered with Lucy Ostrander and Don Sellers of Stourwater Pictures in Bainbridge Island to make this film. They previously worked together on four other short documentary films on the Japanese American WWII experience, as well as producing over 40 oral histories of former internees from Bainbridge Island who were incarcerated

Showing at the Suquamish Museum In Honor of Veterans Day Thursday, November 13th 5:15 – 7:00 p.m.

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in WWII Japanese American concentration camps.

Honor & Sacrifice was selected as winner of the 2014 Erik Barnouw Award for outstanding documentary film concerned with American history by the Organization of American Historians. It also won the American Association for State and Local History 2014 “Leadership in History Award”, the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. Honor & Sacrifice has been featured in numerous film festivals around the country since it’s opening in 2013, and recently aired on PBS stations throughout the U.S.Roy’s story will capture the hearts and imaginations of those interested in WWII history as it illustrates the true meaning of sacrifice, courage, and patriotism, despite prejudice, racism, and war. We hope you can join us for the screening of Honor & Sacrifice in honor of Veterans Day. A question and answer session will follow the film, with filmmakers Lucy Ostrander and Don Sellers, and daughter Karen Matsumoto.

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Education State Senator McCoy Visits CKA Legislator sponsored law that made CKA the first tribal-compact school in the state

On Friday Sept. 19, State Senator John McCoy (D-Marysville) visited students and staff at the Suquamish Tribe’s Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA). The long-time legislator and Tulalip Tribal Member was the sponsor and chief proponent of House Bill 1134, passed by the legislature and signed into law last year. The new law, also known as the Tribal Schools Compact Bill, makes it possible for tribal schools to receive funding for students the same way as other school districts across the state.

McCoy was visibly emotional as he addressed the crowd that gathered at CKA for his visit. “This is a proud day. You are the first, we will all learn from you now,” said McCoy. McCoy spoke about the importance of culturally grounded education, and the role that tribal compact schools can have in providing jobs to tribal members who become teachers. He was also presented with gifts from CKA and the Suquamish Tribe. Chairman Leonard Forsman, ViceChair Wayne George, Secretary Nigel Lawrence and Council Member Irene Carper presented McCoy with 5 framed reprint photographs from the Suquamish

Suquamish community members, Tribal Council, CKA students and staff gathered for McCoy’s visit. The State Senator from Marysville, WA was the lead proponent in passing State legislation allowing Tribal education programs to be funded and recognized as independent school districts.

Tribal Archives that included images of some of McCoy’s ancestral relatives in Suquamish.

Previously, tribes in Washington with education programs created individual MOU agreements with area School Districts, adding costly bureaucratic layers between students, classrooms and funding sources.

Under the new law, tribes have the option of negotiating directly with the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for K-12 education funding.

The Suquamish Tribe is the first to be approved as its own Local Education Agency (LEA) under the new law. The designation means that the Suquamish Tribal Education Department is responsible for all aspects of operating CKA and will receive funding directly from the State, just like other school districts.

“The new bill allows Suquamish and oth-

Letter from the Superintendent

Fall Lushootseed Classes in Full Swing

Back to School! I don’t know about you but every year around this time, I think where does time go? It goes by faster as we get older, doesn’t it? Well, I also think what about this year? Will it be better? Will my student or students have a good year? Will they get good teachers? I have some advice!

Classes are 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The classes are open to all experience levels.

If the idea of Lushootseed intimidates you, stop by and check out the learning style we use. Our goal is to make it user friendly, which translates in English to fun! First, we are going to be working on reclaiming the kitchen domain in Lushootseed. We will also cover the calendar and how to introduce yourself in Lushootseed.

by Joe Davalos

Take control, be informed, and ask questions. You are your students’ strongest advocate. Don’t wait for it to happen, be proactive. We can help!

Just ask, we will do our best to help any situation. The Suquamish tribe has many educational programs and opportunities to further education.

The ELC has a new building, and our childcare program is back at home at our site on Totten Road. The program has some new staff, and with our outstanding returning staff, we are all excited and committed to providing a quality experience. Education also has staff at every level of k-12 education.

Elementary, middle school and high school all are just a phone call away.

Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) has gained their state compact status and is now operating as a public school with grades 6-12. CKA has an enrollment of 75! Thanks to our school district status and continued help from the tribe we are able to keep class size small.

er tribes in Washington State to receive the appropriate allocation of resources for the needs of their students,” said Suquamish Superintendent Joe Davalos.

In addition to the funds allocated to school districts for each individual student, tribal education programs are now eligible for special education, categorical and other nonbasic education funding; resources that, according to educators, play a significant role in the overall success of a school.

New programs and techniques for learning and teaching traditional language each semester. Like the family program, the CKA students are also focusing on the kitchen domain during their classes.

Lushootseed is a required course for all CKA students. Cassy George is teaching the middle school students for 2 periods a day, Randi Purser is teaching the year 2 students and I am teaching the year 3 students.

Our community classes started on September 23rd!

New technology is availalbe to everyone, including those not involved with our program. You can type the language on any computer by going to LangaugeGeek. com and downloading the Lushootseed keyboard and the pdf keyboard map.

Simply use the following link: http:// www.languagegeek.com/nwc/nwc_ keyboards.html for instructions for either a PC or Mac computers. The site may look intimidating, so please contact me so I can walk you through it on the phone (3948644). When you get to this page and after you read the instructions on

This year’s family class teachers are: Shaylene Jefferson, Kassia Smith, Vincent Chargualaf, Sequoia Chargualaf, myself (Lena Maloney) and Randi Purser as Cook and teacher development trainer.

This year at Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) we offer 4 periods of Lushootseed.

There are 50 students taking Lushootseed this semester; year 1 and years 2 and 3. Last year, only Lushootseed 1 and 2 were offered and for just two periods

how to download, then go to the bottom and select either the Mac or Windows download. Don’t forget to print your keyboard map for how to find the symbols and read the instructions on how to download for either your windows or Mac computers.

Everyone that attends the family classes or attends the family game nights will receive a Lushootseed calendar. Please don’t just drop your kids off, we need a registration form filled out for everyone in case of emergencies. Please contact me if you would like a form emailed to you or you can fill it out at class. We will soon have QR codes created for every newsletter. These are codes that you can scan from your smart phone which takes you to a link where you can hear the words and or phrases.

Our Higher Education continues to be outstanding as well and that program is funding students in many post high school programs in our area, state and beyond! Have a great year!

Joe Davalos is the Superintendent of the Suquamish Education Department. He can be reached at (360) 394-8675, or jdavalos@suquamish.nsn.us.

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Government

Tell The Truth

Continuing Frank’s monthly column with guest perspectives Editor’s Note: Being Frank is the monthly opinion column that was written for many years by the late Billy Frank Jr., NWIFC Chairman. To honor him, the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington will continue to share their perspectives on natural resources management through this column.

This month’s writer is Dave Herrera, a Skokomish tribal member who serves as the tribe’s fish and wildlife policy advisor, and who also is an NWIFC commissioner.

NWIFC Elects Lorraine Loomis as New Chair

OLYMPIA – Lorraine Loomis, a Swinomish tribal member, has been elected chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.

She replaces the late Billy Frank Jr., who served as NWIFC chairman for more than 30 years. Frank died on May 5, 2014 at the age of 83.

“I am honored and humbled to be elected chair of the NWIFC,” said Loomis. “No one can ever replace Billy. It will take all of us to carry on his work.

Loomis, who was serving as vice-chair of the commission, will fill the remainder of Frank’s term as chair through May, 2016. Shawn Yanity, Stillaguamish tribal chair, was elected to replace Loomis as vice chair. Ed Johnstone, Quinault Indian Nation, will continue as NWIFC treasurer.

Loomis, 72, has been Swinomish tribal fisheries manager since 1975. She has extensive experience in fisheries management throughout the region. She currently serves on the Fraser River Panel of the Pacific Salmon Commission that manages sockeye and pink salmon under the U.S./Canada Pacific Salmon Treaty.

Loomis also coordinates tribal participation in the annual North of Falcon salmon season development process with the State of Washington.

“Our treaty rights are at serious risk today,” Loomis said. “Salmon recovery is

OLYMPIA- The late NWIFC chairman Billy Frank Jr. left us all many lessons during his time on this earth. One of the most important was also one of the simplest: “Tell the truth.”

New NWIFC Chair Lorriane Loomis.

failing in western Washington because salmon habitat is disappearing faster than it can be restored. If there are no salmon available for harvest, our treaty rights mean nothing. We must stop this ongoing loss of habitat, but so far the trend shows no sign of improvement. We are looking to the federal government, as our trustee, to take a more active role in salmon recovery and lead a more coordinated salmon recovery effort.”

But that’s not what the state of Washington is doing when it comes to salmon recovery. You wouldn’t know it from what state government tells us, but the truth is that salmon recovery is failing.

At the center of that truth is the fact that we are losing salmon habitat faster than it can be restored. We cannot recover NWIFC Commissioner Dave Herrera wild salmon until we stop the bleeding Without the tribes, the salmon and its in our watersheds and estuaries. habitat would be in far worse shape Another truth is that tribal treaty than it is today. We bring to the table rights are one of the few things strong our treaty rights, traditional and scienenough to stand between all of us and tific knowledge, funding, and a strong the extinction of wild salmon. We have cultural commitment to recovering the demonstrated that time and again over salmon resource. Everyone benefits the decades. from the work we do.

Most recently, we showed that truth Perhaps most importantly, tribes and with a victory in the culvert case. We our treaty rights bring the rule of fedfiled suit in 2001 to force the State to eral law to natural resources managerepair hundreds of failing, fish-blocking ment. Federal law trumps state law and culverts. These blockages under state treaties are protected under the U.S. roads cut off salmon from hundreds of Constitution as the “supreme law of miles of spawning and rearing habitat. the land.”

The case was filed as a sub proceeding The truth is that tribes aren’t the only of the 1974 Boldt decision in U.S. v. beneficiaries of treaty rights. Non-InWashington that upheld our treaty fishdians benefit from them as well. Being rights reserved in treaties with the sides sharing the natural resources of United States. the region with the tribes, non-Indians On March 29, 2013, Federal District have homes, businesses and schools Court Judge Ricardo Martinez con- on lands ceded by the tribes in return firmed those rights by issuing a perma- for the fishing, hunting and gathering nent injunction. He ordered the state to rights tribes reserved in the treaties. repair more than 600 of its fish-blockBut our treaty rights – and the protecing culverts over the next 17 years. He tion they give to all – are under conwanted to “ensure that the State will act stant, heavy attack by those who want expeditiously in correcting the barrito close our fisheries, shut down our er culverts which violate treaty promhatcheries and destroy the salmon’s ises.” Martinez noted that funding for home. That puts treaty rights at risk for the repairs would come from the State’s everyone. separate transportation budget, not at the cost of education or other social ser- We’re all in the same canoe, so let’s tell the truth: salmon recovery is failvices. ing. Tribal treaty rights are one of Judge Martinez clearly ruled that our the few things that might keep salmtreaty-reserved right to harvest salmon on from disappearing altogether. The also includes the right to have those tribes will not allow salmon recovery salmon protected so that they are availto fail. That is why we must pull toable for harvest. And not only by tribes, gether to protect our natural resources but by everyone who lives and fishes in and the treaty rights that protect those the region. resources and all of us.

The NWIFC is a support service organization for the 20 treaty Indian tribes in western Washington that are co-managers of the region’s natural resources with the State of Washington. The commission provides services to tribes in areas such as fisheries management, habitat protection and fish health. The NWIFC also provides a forum for tribes to address shared natural resource management concerns and enables the tribes to speak with a unified voice.

The NWIFC is headquartered in Olympia, with satellite offices in Forks, Burlington and Kingston and employs a staff of 70.

Traditional Heritage Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones

Changes in the wind and children are back in school. My college classes at Northwest Indian College have also started, as I begin my bachelor coursework in Native American Studies and Leadership.

At the office, I am excited to focus on transcribing the videos of Suquamish folks that came in to speak about the Tribe’s hunting, fishing, clamming and gathering sites. The information from the videos will be placed in a database and on maps for our use. Any information that is sacred will be marked in red on the maps and kept confidential. We as staff would like to let you know that the equipment is still here and we are happy to continue setting up appointments for anyone who still wishes to participate in the interview process. You can also come in and mark on the maps at any time, along with your initials, the places that are important to your family. The maps are not shared and your initials are replaced with dots on the data maps.

I am happy to say that I was able to spend time with the other Tribal Elders on a few trips during this past summer. I enjoyed Suquamish News

It’s the same with tribal hatcheries and the 40 million or so salmon they produce every year. Tribal hatchery production makes the pie bigger for all because everyone can harvest those fish.

talking about weaving, gathering, storage of plants, why we do the things we do and the way we do them. These conversations were mostly started by a young person that was along to assist the Elders. Like me, she is new to many things about weaving. Her questions, followed by my questions, made some of the long bus rides seem much shorter.

I think that they were times of great learning and experience for all of us. We all talked, laughed and learned together. I wish that I could bring the video camera along; however the Elders’ rule is, “What happens on the bus stays on the bus!” and we respect this rule. I think that it is nice to be able to talk and be taught in a good way about things with other Elders. The teaching happens in conversation with others where no one feels pressured to talk. I also love the Elder trips because we are able to just relax and visit with Elders from other tribes. I thank the Suquamish Elders and the Suquamish Tribe for having this program that keeps our Elders going and active, and able to connect with other tribal communities.

We are truly blessed as a tribe. Thank you!

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Tribal Chairman’s Report

Government

by Leonard Forsman

Tribal Council Housing Board Joint Meeting Tribal Council met with the Housing Board to discuss plans for the future. The Tribe is actively seeking land to allow for more housing construction to meet the needs of tribal members on the housing list. We also discussed issues surrounding the contamination of some of our housing stock due to methamphetamine production. The rehab of these houses is very costly and we are seeking ways to prevent future contamination and ways to recover costs of the rehabilitation from those responsible.

Culverts Tour with Washington State Department of Transportation Secretary of Transportation Lynn Peterson and some of her key staff went on a tour of culverts in streams in Kitsap County with me and other tribal staff members. WSDOT is seeking to learn more about the culverts that are constricting salmon migration and what types of solutions are best for replacement of these barriers. We visited Chico Creek, ironically, on the day contractors were starting to demolish the Kitty Hawk culvert that is next to WSDOT’s Highway 3 culvert. We also visited the upper tributaries of Chico Creek to see the well preserved habitat in that area and the bridge at Dogfish Creek that replaced an old fish restricting culvert.

Meeting on Education Policy with Representative Larry Seaquist Tribal Education Superintendent Joe Davalos joined me in a meeting with State Representative Larry Seaquist of Gig Harbor. Mr. Seaquist wanted to learn more about our education programs and how the State can help tribes improve Native student success.

North Kitsap New Teachers Reservation Tour The Suquamish Museum organized a tour of the reservation for new teachers in the North Kitsap School District. The tour involved visiting sites throughout Suquamish where teachers learned about the culture, history and modern activities of the Suquamish Tribe.

From left, Wayne George, Irene Carper, Nigel Lawrence and Leonard Forsman present Washington State Senator John McCoy (D-Marysville) with historical photos of Suquamish relatives during an honoring for the politician at CKA in September.

Healthy & Whole Graduation Kiana Lodge was the setting for the annual Healthy and Whole Graduation. This program, conducted by the Suquamish Wellness Department, is a year-long program that teaches participants life skills that will help them avoid destructive behavior. The graduates spoke of the people that helped them get healthy and learn healthy ways to manage their lives.

ed the racers. We are so proud of the team and their accomplishments.

NATHPO Meeting-Milwaukee As part of my duties as a member of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, I traveled to Milwaukee to attend the Native American Tribal Historic Preservation Officers annual meeting.

ACHP staff were present as well as we presented an overview of the draft THPO policy document for review by the tribal representatives. Lack of funding for tribal programs and lack of meaningful consultation on projects that affect sacred sites are some of the biggest concerns.

Youth Days The Suquamish Sports & Recreation Department held their annual Youth Days event at the House of Awakened Culture.

The event was blessed with sunny weather and included a barbecue, live music and a bouncy house.

Cultural Cooperative The Cultural Cooperative met to discuss cultural issues and review proposals and reports from tribal members and tribal programs. We voted to financially support tribal member requests to attend a basketry conference in Squaxin Island.

Youth Racing Canoe Banquet The Suquamish Sports & Recreation Department held a banquet to thank and honor everyone who participated in this year’s race canoe circuit. Many of our tribal youth traveled to races in British Columbia to represent the Suquamish Tribe. Staff and family members support-

Town Hall Panel on Environment Islandwood sponsored a panel at Town Hall in Seattle to discuss ways to get more diversity in the environmental movement. Minority groups are underrepresented in the organizations working on environmental protection and education.

Elders Honoring The annual Suquamish Elders Honoring was held again at Kiana Lodge. Dozens of Tribes were represented at the event that featured a traditional meal and raffle prizes.

KEDA Meeting on Aerospace and Defense The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance hosted a meeting to showcase their efforts on recruiting companies in the aerospace and defense industries to Kitsap County. The meeting was held at the Bremerton National Airport.

Kitsap County Historical Society Banquet I gave the keynote address at the KCHS banquet held at Kiana Lodge. The banquet honors pioneer families from around Kitsap County during the event.

CKA Honoring State Senator John McCoy

Suquamish canoes traveling to the Seattle Waterfront for Salmon Homecoming in September.

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Chief Kitsap Academy honored Sen. John McCoy (D-Marysville), who is also Tulalip tribal member, for his work on House Bill 1134 that established State-Tribal Compact Schools. CKA is the first State-Tribal compact school in Washington State history.

Kingston High School Presentation The Kingston High School Senior English Classes asked me to speak to three of their classes about the Suquamish Tribe and my life experiences. The Senior class at Kingston is very thoughtful and introspective.

ATNI-Umatilla The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Annual Conference was held on the Umatilla Reservation in Mission, Oregon. Major topics and issues included habitat restoration and protection that included a meeting with the US Army Corps of Engineers leadership, passage of the General Welfare Exclusion Act by Congress that exempts many tribal government benefit programs from taxation, and ATNI elections. The convention reelected Fawn Sharp of the Quinault Nation for a second term as ATNI President.

WSHS Meeting The Washington State Historical Society held their quarterly meeting at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. The Governor has requested that all agencies, including the State Museum, take a 15 percent cut in their budget, due the poor budget forecast. The WSHS staff is proceeding with planning their new permanent exhibit with Storyline, the same firm that designed our exhibit in Suquamish.

Environmental Protection Agency Funding Meeting The EPA hosted a meeting to discuss their National Estuary Program grant process at Edmonds City Hall. This funding pays for projects that improve the health and water quality in Puget Sound. Representatives from the Local Integrating Organizations that determine near term actions that will have the most positive results were in attendance. The LIOs include tribal, county and city elected officials. I am currently the Chair of the West Central LIO. Vol. 14, No. 10

Sports & Rec

Suquamish Annual Youth Day: A Youth Perspective

Popular celebration told through the eyes of one Suquamish community child

From left, Joseph Holmes, Teylor Ives, Charlotte Ives and Amya Lawrence sport their favorite superhero costumes at Youth Day.

Suquamish youth lining up to participate in the From left, Billy Jones and Joseph Holmes showing off their piñata party. ribbons.

From left, bouncy house fun with Alana Chiefstick, Christian Wion, Mathew Wion and Stony Chiefstick.

From left, Corrina Dawes-Sigo, Everly Dawes-Sigo and Likoodzi Ross.

had a 7 element obstacle course which is also inflatable, but this is only part of it.

They had multiple contests, first, second, and third place winners got a prize. They had three piñatas that different ages could parAbove: story author Austin Wion after getting ticipate in and before they started the piñatas second place in the 3-on-3 basketball contest at they had a costume contest for the different ages. They had different foods such as Youth Day. chips, hotdogs, hamburgers, and some salads

by Austin Wion and a cooler with water and some different Youth Day is an event that celebrates drinks. As you can see in one of the picSuquamish youth and has been going on tures everyone had a group photo at the end. for 8 whole years. And there were many This year’s superhero theme Youth Day was activities like a 15’ inflatable jumpa- amazing, fabulous, fun and I can’t wait till roo, which is a bouncy house, they also next year.

September Field Trip to Wild Waves From left, hula hoop contest Raven Roberts, Kylie Cordero and Miya Smith.

Youth Day group photo.

From Left to Right: Antonia Ewing, Vincent Chargualaf, Alijah Sipai, Popeh Chiquiti, Shawn Jones, Nassyaha Dahl, Shaylene Jefferson, Marcus Mclean, Katelynn Pratt, Sequoia Chargualaf and Leetsah Deam.

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Suquamish With Bricks 4 Kidz

Sports & Rec

Wrap up of the Summer Legos fun

Magdalena’s Infomation on Inter Tribal BB

by Terry Johnson

The Suquamish Tribe’s Sports & Rec. Dept. youth center planned a series of camps and partnered with Bricks 4 Kidz for summer fun. We started with our Autism walk and did some fun things with our youth we had, Lego “spin art”, Lego “crinkle art” as well as Duplo blocks for the younger kids. The summer camps started with Gadgets and gizmos (5day/1hr), remote control mania (3day/3hr), junior robotics (3day/3hr), amazing animals (4day/3hr), and stop motion (4day/3hr) were the classes we offered. The camps focused on ages of 5-11 and 7-12 for other advanced camps. Most camps would last for 3 hours and would be 4 days back to back. They would receive booklets with instructions and they range from simple to more advanced builds. Most of the camps they would have the chance to make more than one build a day. Some of the builds included a sleigh, ramp, animals, race cars & robots. The “stop motion” was a camp where they would use computers to record, edit, take pictures and put them all together to make a Lego movie all their own. The camps taught our kids to think outside the box, to work with a partner and to help one another. The kids did some amazing things and had great time learning & building. Some of our youth went above and beyond our expectations! Some of the kids thought of innovative ways to improve their build and make it that much better or faster. There are master builders in our group of youth here in Suquamish. Legos have gotten lots of attention over the past year. I have a artist friend who is a Navajo weaver. The Heard Museum had taken his image and an artist that works with Legos recreated his weaving with Legos and became a big event. The EMP had an exhibit

From left, Roebyn and Bobby putting together their gadget.

by Magdalena Turrieta

The Suquamish Sports & Rec Dept. currently has two teams playing in the inter-tribal basketball league. There is a High School and Middle school team.

They had their first home game last week at CKA. Both teams played hard, hustling both on offense and defense. No matter what was going on in the game they just kept pushing forward. The Sports and Rec Dept. is excited to see what the rest of the season will look like. All the youth playing are talented and fun to watch. We look forward to seeing you all at their next home game showing your support.

From left, Sho-shyne and Isabelle mapping out their machine.

with Legos as well about city buildings and people can create and make their buildings to add to the exhibit. So these are not the Legos most of us worked on when we were young. Now they have remotes that are infrared and battery packs that you can add to your builds and make them move. So encourage our youth to expand their minds and to think differently. You never know where the next big idea will come from. It just may involve little building bricks like Legos.

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Elders Elders cont.

Bill and Marilyn Stroud enjoying the festivities at Kiana Lodge. As part Jim Henry and Nancy Sigo look over a basket LaVada Anderson brought of the event, Elders are treated to a luncheon at the facility. them after they won it in one of the many raffles at the event.

Each year, Chairman Leonard Forsman opens the event with a special welcome for Elders.

Executive Director and Vice-Chair Wayne George also welcomes the Elders, and is MC for the popular raffle.

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Pete Hawk and the Suquamish Warriors presented colors during the As part of the celebration, vendors are invited to set up booths for the event where Veterans were also given a special honoring.

Elders to peruse during the festivities.

OctoberElders Lunch Menu TUE

Beverages Served Daily: 1% milk, or Lactose Free Milk, Coffee & Tea Occasional substitutions may be necessary.

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Geoduck Chowder Chef Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Yogurt Parfait with Fruit & Granola

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French Dip Sandwich Green Beans Cucumber-Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit

Calico Bean & Spinach Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Apple, Celery, & Pineapple Salad Yogurt Parfait w/ Fruit & Granola

Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy California Vegetables Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Broccoli Florets Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

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Suquamish 5-2-1-0 Campaign “Get Up & Go” Challenge Healthy habits contest kicks off at the Suquamish Health Fair this month

by Fran Miller

5210 the Suquamish Way is a community prevention initiative that promotes four simple strategies to create a healthier lifestyle: eating 5 or more fruits and vegetables, with 2 hours or less recreational screen time, 1 hour or more of physical activity and 0 sugary drinks and more water each day.

The Suquamish Community Health Program has been partnering with the Ready, Set, Go! 5210 Kitsap initiative, which also includes organizations such as Kitsap Public Health District, Harrison Medical Center, YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, and Kitsap Mental Health, along with local schools and businesses.

The Get Up and Go Challenge is a four week community activity encouraging all of us to complete the 5-2-1-0 behaviors daily. Tracker cards are used to check off the daily completed behaviors. They will be distributed at the health fair on Oct. 16, and at other sites throughout the community from mid-October through the beginning of November. Completed trackers must be submitted to Fran Miller in Human Services by Dec. 5. Each adult participant will receive a pedometer and

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cal activity?

Physical activity is any movement of the body that raises one’s heart rate above resting. It could include activity such as running, walking, yard work, heavy housework such as vacuuming or washing floors, and sports. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about increasing your physical activity. You can add simple things throughout your day to get to 1 hour, such as parking further away from work or the store, biking instead of

a chance to win a Fit Bit and other great raffle prizes. Youth participants can earn a trip to Skate Land, and they will also be eligible for the grand prize.

Who can participate?

The Suquamish Get Up and Go Challenge is open to tribal members/family, tribal government employees, and Suquamish community members. If you have friends who live elsewhere in Kitsap County, encourage them to participate in the related countywide challenge by picking up similar trackers at any Kitsap Regional Library branch or the YMCA in Silverdale or Bremerton.

Health driving, or playing family games that require you to move.

What is a sugary drink?

Sweetened beverages are fruit drinks, sodas, sports drinks, coffee and other beverages with caloric sweeteners like sugars and syrups.

What else should I know about 5210?

The 5210 message is not a diet. The 5210 behaviors are simple strategies to help us all make healthy choices every day!

Do I have to fill in every box on the tracker in order to turn it in for a prize?

No, only mark the days that you are able to complete that behavior. Challenge yourself to meet all four of the behaviors and celebrate your success, but completing all of the check boxes is not necessary to earn your prize.

What counts as recreational screen time?

Screen time is free time spent sitting or reclining in front of televisions, computers, tablets, and similar screens.

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Business Spotlight On PME: Tricia Chargualaf

Long-time employee and Suquamish Tribal Member selected for Leadership Kitsap Program

mish,” added Chargualaf.

Leadership Kitsap is a year-long program designed to develop community leaders in Kitsap County.

Participants, who are selected annually through a competitive process, spend a year in classroom settings networking with other emerging leaders and working on projects to improve the lives of people living in their communities.

Leadership Kitsap is not the first ambitious training program Chargualaf has been selected for while submitted by Lisa Rodriguez working at PME. In 2010, she Being in the spotlight is unfamiliar terri- completed a year-long course in tory for long-time PME employee Tricia Tribal Enterprise Gaming, earning Chargualaf. For the past several years, the a certificate in the field from OlymSuquamish Tribal Member has honed her pic College. She attributes her success in the program, skills working and her selection for behind the scenes Leadership Kitsap, in the Marketing to management’s Tricia Chargualaf, third from left, with her team during the Chief Seattle Days Golf Tournament.

Department at support for employee Also pictured, from left, Cheryl Davis, Janis Marquez and Irene Carper.

Clearwater Casitraining at PME. no Resort. ing to do great things. It will provide system, while teaching them through“Throughout my career I our community possibilities for future out their lives, they have also taught me Chargualaf’s adwouldn’t have experienced economic growth and expansion. Being along the way,” said Chargualaf. ministrative work all these wonderful oppor- around for the building of the current Chargualf has a vested interest in the on promotions, tunities without Rich Purser casino in 2003 was amazing. To now be growth of Suquamish-owned businesses advertising, enand Irene Carper. I couldn’t here for the five year plan is life changing and community programs coordinated by tertainment, be more grateful for all the for the entire community; it’s incredible the Tribal Government. She and her chilsponsorships and wonderful programs and to see how much the tribe has grown,” dren live in Suquamish, where expansion player developpeople in this community,” said Chargualaf. ment programs Chief Kitsap Academy and recreational said Chargualaf. has not gone unIn addition to being a full-time employee programs are also playing a significant noticed though.

Over the past several years, and part-time student, Chargualaf is also role in their lives.

- Tricia Chargualaf PME executive Chargualaf’s knowledge of the mother of 4 children. Throughout her “The new Recreation Center is somestaff have nomithe gaming industry and her administrative career, including previous thing our youth have needed for a long nated her for the Leadership Kitsap pro- skills have grown alongside Clearwater positions for the Suquamish Tribal Govtime. Having a safe place for our youth gram this year.

Casino Resort- a trend that is continu- ernment and Puget Sound Naval Ship- to go where they can have fun and learn “I’m excited. I want to get the most pos- ing with the property’s 5-year expansion yard, they have given her the support she from one another, is one of the many has needed to succeed. sible out of the program and bring my plan well underway. great things I’m pleased the Tribe is imnew leadership skills home to Suqua- “The (casino resort) expansion is go- “My kids have been a wonderful support plementing,” said Chargualaf.

“I want to get the most possible out of the program, and bring my new leadership skills back to Suquamish.”

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$9.32 $9.32 DOE $10.00 $10.00 DOE

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74 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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Vol. 14, No. 10

Community Fall & Winter Preparedness

by Cherrie May

Fall is here! Kids are in school, wood is piled for fires, propane tanks are filled and pumpkin pie is on the menu. Are you prepared to deal with rain, wind, snow, ice and power outages this fall and winter?

What May We See This Winter?

It’s a bit early to have a firm forecast of what is in store for us this winter but the National Weather Service is trying to give us an idea of what the weather pattern is going to do for 2015.

The major weather event that will affect the 2014 -2015 winter season will be the 60 percent chance of the development of an El Niño. This weather event will largely determine the number of winter storms, the amount of snowfall as well as temperatures across the United States.

However, we all know that these predictions are not always what will actually happen.

What can you do to be prepared?

Check your home emergency supply

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kits. Batteries often need to be replaced as well as your water. Keep your battery operated radio and flashlight out and ready to use. Remember your pets, and keep an extra stock of food and water for them in case you cannot get to the store during a storm.

Check your car emergency kit. Be sure to have your car ready for the winter road conditions. Do not needlessly drive on back roads when weather conditions are bad such as high winds, snow and ice.

Check your fireplace or wood stove chimney. Be sure to have your fireplace or woodstove chimney checked and cleaned once a year.

Service your generator. Pull out your generator and check it to ensure it functions properly and you have enough fuel.

Have emergency family and friend’s numbers available. Many of us keep our phone numbers in our cell phones and don’t actually remember the phone number. So it’s a good idea to have these numbers written down and posted or kept in your wallet.

Check on your neighbors! Know your neighbors! We all have neighbors, some close and some not but we all have neighbors. Let’s take care of each other this winter by checking on each other and helping when needed.

Cherrie May is the Emergency Management Coordinator for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at (360) 3948507 or ccrowell@suquamish.nsn.us.

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Alicia Eaton Damian Lawrence Alice Pondelick

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Ah-nika-leesh Chiquiti

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Jefferey Elevado Chelsea Forsman Kenneth Hagen William Stroud

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Margaret Duggan Cheryl Mabe Clarence Ross Jr Jeffrey Riggins

Oct 6 Molly Middleton

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Harvey Adams Jr Ashton Purser Denita Santos Tracy Tabafunda

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Aaron Napoleon Shelley Wood

Charles Vollenweider Melita Ziass

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Gordon Hawk III Kassia Smith

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Ronald Purser Jr Ibrahim Trawally Patrice Wilcox

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James Clark Ian Lawrence Nancy McPherson

Nadia Armstrong Charles Deam Jr John Jones Wyatt Mabe

Jordan Joe Janet Surratt Shery Werbelo

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Lawrence Elevado Robert Forsman

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Emily Castaneda-Sigo Robert George Sr Karen Villanueva

Douglas George Blain Wolten

Dolores Bakken Bryce Bradwell Kirt Napoleon

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Jerin Bagley Gloria Viray Aiden Willis

Aaron Lawrence Robin Sigo

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Frank Cordero Nigel Lawrence

Thomas Adams Danielle Palomino

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Cheyenne Castaneda-Sigo Jean Loughrey Daniel Pratt Heather Purser

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