Suquamish News December 2013

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Volume 13 December 2013 Suquamish Honors Veterans Day

Annual celebration recognizes community members who served in the Armed Forces Suquamish Tribe and community members celebrated Veterans Day with an annual honoring for those who have served in the armed forces. The Suquamish Warriors, a multicultural non-profit veterans group, spearhead the program each year that includes a gathering at the Suquamish Veterans Memorial where flags are flown at half-mast , a ceremonial wreath is lain and a 21-gun salute is followed by the playing of Taps to remember those who have fallen.

In addition to the annual tradition, Suquamish Warriors also performed Suquamish Warriors President Pete Hawk presents a flag to Combat Medic PFC John M. Lazaretti’s mother military honors for Combat after perfroming military honors for the local veteran, who passed away from natural causes in 2008.

Medic PFC John M. Lazzaretti during the gathering this year. The the House of Awakened Culture that in- Storm; Donald Evertt Thornton (2013), honoring for Lazzaretti, who passed cluded songs by the Sacred Water Canoe USCG Merhcant Marine WWII; and away in 2008 from natural causes, was Family, special recognition of veterans Thomas Mabe (2013), U.S. Army Cold in attendance, honorings for recently de- War. request by the Lazzaretti family.

“The Suquamish Warriors provide mili- ceased Suquamish Veterans and a com- Guests at the event included Suquamish tary honor services for veterans around munity dinner where an empty table is Tribal Council Chairman Leonard Forsthe county. When the Lazarretti family set to remember those who have served, man, Suquamish Tribal Council Member approached us, we thought this would be but have yet to return.

Wayne George, Poulsbo City Council fitting,” said Suquamish Warrior Presi- Recently deceased Suquamish Veterans Member and Veteran Jim Henry, Washhonored this year include: Lewis Garnet ington State Representative Derek Kilmdent Pete Hawk.

The ceremonial gathering this year was Mabe (2010), U.S Army Korea; Antho- er and Naval Base Kitsap Commanding followed by an afternoon program at ny Adams Sr (2012), U.S Army Desert Officer Thomas Zwolfer.

Suquamish 1980s Softball Team To Enter Kitsap Hall of Fame

The 1984 Suquamish slowpitch team is being honored by the Kitsap Athletic Roundtable this year. The team will be inducted into the organization’s 2013 Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame, recognizing them for taking home the championship in the 1984 National Indian Mens Slowpitch Tournament.

No. 12 Executive Board Seats Revisited

Corrections to positions up for appointment in 2014

Due to a clerical error, the positions reported in the November 2013 issue of Suquamish News were not accurate. The corrected positions up for re-appointment in 2014 are as follows: The Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors has two positions up for appointment.

Position 5 currently held by Cheryl Lawrence and Position 6, held by Nigel Lawrence. On average, PME Board Members spend 30 hours a month attending and preparing for board activities including board meetings. Board meetings typically take place on the Suquamish reservation during regular business hours.

Attendance at regional and national conferences and trainings may also be necessary.

Two Tribal Gaming Commission positions are up for appointment. Position 3, currently held by Jim Lawrence and Position 4, held by Cherrie May. One Seafood Enterprise Board of Directors position will also be up for appointment- Position 3, currently held by Barb Santos. Housing Board Position 3 currently held by Jim Henry and Position 4, held by Trish Chargualaf will be up for appointment as well. Higher Education Board Position 4, currently held by Rob Purser will also be up for appointment.

In addition, two Museum Board of Directors positions will be up for appointment in the coming year. Position 1 currently held by Peg Deam and Position 2, held

by Barb Santos.

With the exception of the Museum Board of Directors, all positions include a stipend as allowed by charter or ordinance.

All appointments are for three year terms. Tribal Members are asked to 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.

“It’s something that I never thought would happen. We’re honored with the recognition,” said 1984 team pitcher Chuck Deam Sr.

had to beat out 2-time champions The Minnesota Chipps, along with others for the win.

Deam will be honored alongside his teammates Leonard Forsman, Joe George, John Forsman, Randy George, Wayne George, Mike Cheyney, Luther Mills Jr., Kyle George and Tony Forsman during a special induction cere- Suquamish 1984 Softball Team. Top Row L-R: Randy George, Chuck Alexander*, Jerry Maine*, Jay Mormony January 25, 2014 at Kiana gan*, Lenny Forsman, Tony Forsman, Jeff Todd*. Bottom row L-R: Wayne George, John Forsman, Chuck Deam, Jay Mills, Greg George. (*Suquamish players not on National Champions Roster) Lodge. sota Chipps, and the Mission of Pendle- ings. “One of the most memorable things The Suquamish team beat out 33 other teams for the national title in ton, OR. The last game being decided in about our team was the fact that we were 1984-advancing through the losers brack- the ninth inning on base hit single by sec- all local, from Suquamish” added Deam. et to take the championship in a 10-9 win ond team all-star for Suquamish, Wayne With the exception of a few younger team over the Mission of Pendleton, OR team. George, final score was 10-9.” members, Deam and others played on the According to an August 29, 1984 news ar- The Suquamish Team’s power hitter, Mike same softball teams for many years. Prior ticle in the Yakima Nation Review, “After Cheyney, was named MVP of the tourna- to 1984, they played the same tournamentdropping a third round game to the Blue ment that year. Randy George, Tony Fors- ranking within the top ten several times Mt. Bombers of Pendleton, the Suqua- man, Chuck Deam and Leonard Forsman before taking the title.The 3-day event in mish team battled back through the los- earned designation as first-team all-stars 1984 brought more than 2,500 spectators er’s bracket with wins over the Warbonnet with Wayne George and John Forsman and included teams from Utah, Montana, Tavern of Nespelem, Taholah, the Minne- recognized with second team all-star list- California and Minnesota. Suquamish Suquamish News

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“I was anxious about the tournament that year, I was getting older and really wanted to win,” added Deam.

The 1984 Suquamish softball team members join the 1921 Native American baseball team from Suquamish in their Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame designation. The 1921 Suquamish team, who traveled to Japan for a barnstorming tour, were inducted by the Kitsap Athletic Roundtable last year.

In addition to the 1984 Suquamish slowpitch team, several other athletes and teams from Kitsap are also being honored this year at the annual Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame event including hydroplane driver Dave Villwock, archer Ed Eliason, mountain climber Dee Molenaar, rodeo announcer Randy Corley, soccer team The Bremerton Chuggers and the 1951 Bremerton High football team.

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Community Calendar Zumba Classes Dec 2-30 5:30pm Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week in the Gym at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. 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 Warriors Meeting Dec 3 5:30pm The regular meeting for Suquamish Veterans 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.

PME Board of Directors Meetings Dec 4 & 18 8:00am Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year.

Meetings are in the PME Boardroom at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com Family Storytelling Night Dec 5 5:30pm The ELC is hosting a family storytelling night at the House of Awakened Culture with special guest Patrick Mitchell, the “Down to Earth Dad”. Community members, families and guests of all ages are encouraged to attend. Dinner will be served. For more information contact Cori Silvey at the ELC, (360) 394-7103.

Artist Fair Weekend at the Suquamish Museum Dec 6,7 & 8 10:00am Find one of a kind gifts at the 1st Annual Artist Fair Weekend. Purchase a Christmas Stocking with the Butterfly Whorl patch to support museum programs. Free name written on stocking this weekend only!. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Tree Lighting at Suquamish Museum Dec 7 6:30pm Join with friends to welcome in the season at the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served! For

more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Suquamish Holiday Bazaar Dec 14-15 9:00am The Suquamish Tribe is hosting a community Holiday Bazaar at the House of Awakened Culture, 7235 NE Parkway, Suquamish, WA 98392 from 9:00am to 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Vicky Doyle at (360) 394-8479.

Tribal Council Meeting Dec 16 8:30am 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. For more information about meetings, including agendas and specific presentation times, please contact Windy Anderson wanderson@ suquamish.nsn.us.

Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit Dec 16 & 30 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 wish to obtain a library card, you can talk to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is present.

Suquamish Community Holiday Party

December 20 5pm

Photos with Santa • Family Activities • Crafts • Dinner Suquamish Education Department Gym 15838 Sandy Hook RD Poulsbo, WA 98370 Hosted by the Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department

GED Orientation Dec 18 2:00pm Tribal members seeking to obtain their GED are encouraged to attend. GED Orientation is held the third Wednesday of every month from 2:00-5:00p.m. in the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. New students are asked to call Nancy Silverman at (360) 373-1539 to register.

WA. For more information contact Clay Williams in the Suquamish Tribe Human Services Department at (360) 394-8412 or kwilliams@suquamish.nsn.us.

Holiday Baskets Dec 23 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.

Suquamish Community Holiday Party Dec 20 5:00pm Suquamish Tribal members and Tribal household members are encouraged to attend. Santa will be there with photo opportunities for attendees, along with crafts and games. Complimentary dinner will also be served at 5:30pm. At the Suquamish Education Department Gym, 15838 Sandy Hook RD, Poulsbo,

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Tribal Government Closure Dec 25-Jan1 The Suquamish Tribe Administrative Offices will be closed for winter break from Dec 25 to Jan 1. Essential staff, including Police and specific Tribal Gaming employees will continue to provide

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services throughout the closure. Administrative Offices will re-open at 8am on Jan 2. For more information, contact the Suquamish Tribe Administrative Offices at (360) 598-3311.

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Being Frank:

Events

Chehalis Dam Threatens Treaty Rights

by Billy Frank Jr.

OLYMPIA – As removal of two fish-blocking dams on the Elwha River dams nears its end, I’m scratching my head. Why is a proposal to build a brand new dam on the Chehalis River watershed in Lewis County receiving serious consideration? And why is the Quinault Indian Nation being left out of the discussion?

There is no question that terrible flooding has occurred on the Chehalis during recent decades. People’s lives and homes have been damaged and destroyed. I-5 has been closed for days. But much of that damage has been caused by encouraging development in flood prone areas

have been proven to kill fish and destroy the natural functions of the watersheds after they’re built. We need to be looking forward when it comes to natural resources management. Building a flood control dam on the Chehalis is backwards thinking that doesn’t contribute to sustainability of our natural world. We need to do whatever we can to avoid damage before it is done. Flood control dams prevent the river’s natural floodplain from doing its job to help reduce the effects of flooding. While a dam may reduce how often floods occur, it can’t prevent the biggest, most damaging floods from happening.

and by the unwillingness of short-sighted politicians to enact proper flood plain management systems. While a few entities have taken steps to restrict development in harm’s way from flooding, others have not. Building more dams is not the answer. Condemning an entire ecosystem and subjecting everyone who lives in the basin to the long term effects of a dam is not the best or the only way to fix the problem.

I thought we had learned our lessons about dams by now. All over the country dams are being taken out to try to undo the damage they have done to critical natural processes. Time and again, dams

The Chehalis River basin – the second

Wellness Staff Member Receives Prestigious UW Award

Sarah Sense-Wilson recognized at Distiguished Alumni by her alma matre The Suquamish Wellness Center is proud to recognize an honor bestowed upon one of its staff, Sarah Sense-Wilson, LMHC, CDP. Sarah graduated from the University of Washington in 1999 and was recently recognized Saturday, October 26, 2013 as a Distinguished Alumni.

She currently serves as the elected chair for the Urban Native Education Alliance. She is committed to strengthening the urban Native American community through organizing, program development, advocacy and networking not only in Seattle, but with other neighboring tribal communities. Currently, she is leading the campaign to restore and invigorate Seattle’s Indian Heritage School and its Native American murals.

A dam would only make things worse.

The only thing it would be certain to do is harm salmon and steelhead at every stage of their life cycles and damage natural functions that are vital to every living thing in the Chehalis Basin.

Sarah, an Oglala Sioux enrolled tribal member, has been employed Sarah Sense-Wilson, a staff member at the Suquamish Wellness Center for the last three years, for three years by the Suquamish has been recognized by the University of Washington as a Distinguished Alumni.

Tribe Wellness Center as the needs of problem gamblers and their problem gambling prevention within the Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist, Problem Gambling Focus. She leads families, but she facilitates groups community, such as the Grief and Loss diverse groups not only to serve the recognizing other perceived needs for Group and the Women’s Healing Circle.

Burke Museum Launches Exhibit on Elwha River Dam Removal Seattle – For centuries, the Elwha River has been more than a river. It has been the lifeline for the people, the animals, and the environment of the Elwha River Valley. Located in the beautiful temperate rain forest of the Olympic Peninsula, the Elwha has kept this crucial ecosystem thriving, been a source of jobs and revenue for the local economy, and is at the heart of the Lower Elwha Klallam tribe’s culture.

For the last 100 years, the Elwha River has been blocked by two dams – the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams. Built to provide hydroelectric power to the early settlement town of Port Angeles, the dams brought jobs and resources to a developing community. However, the dams were built violating state laws; there were no fish ladders or way for the salmon to pass through, cutting off the lifeline to a wide variety of animals, and severely impacting the livelihood and traditions of the Klallam people.

Step into the journey of the Elwha in the Burke Museum’s newest exhibit, Elwha: A River Reborn, based on a Mountaineers book of the same name by Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes and photographer Steve Ringman. Explore what life was like for the people and the animals that lived in the Elwha River Valley before the dams were built. Learn about Suquamish News

largest in the state – already is heavily damaged. More than 1,000 failing and under-sized culverts block access to more than 1,500 miles of salmon spawning and rearing habitat. A huge network of poorly maintained logging roads is loading silt into the river and smothering salmon egg nests. At the same time, forest cover in the basin is quickly disappearing, reducing shade needed to keep stream temperatures low for salmon

also one of the most ambitious ecological restoration projects ever undertaken—returning 70 miles of river to migrating fish and 800 acres of inundated habitat to elk and other wildlife, done in close partnership with the Klallam people. It is an unprecedented natural experiment, a chance to gather data on every component of the ecosystem, and track how it changes after the dams are removed.

With over 500 dams slated for removal worldwide, much can be learned from the experience of our region.

the ambitions of those who thought the Elwha River would bring wealth, jobs, and promise to the region. Examine the impacts of the dams, which kept salmon from returning to their native streams for 100 years. Follow the decades-long fight to remove the dams, and celebrate the remarkable environmental renewal happening right now, even as the second dam is still being removed.

Elwha: A River Reborn brings together the people, places, and history of the Elwha. Featured in the exhibit are stunning photographs and stories from Mapes and Ringman’s book, as well as artifacts, cultural objects, and stories from the Klallam people. Visitors can see a time-lapse video of the dams coming down, and follow the researchers as they document the dramatic changes taking place every day.

Also included are fish, plants, and other specimens from the Burke collection that were collected both before and after the dams were built. At “Camp Elwha,” an interactive campsite in the exhibit, visitors of all ages can try hands-on activities and explore what it’s like for the field researchers who are monitoring the daily changes to the Elwha River Valley.

Become a part of the conversation, and see firsthand how the Elwha means a second chance for the salmon, the people, and the environment of our state.

Elwha: A River Reborn is based on a book of the same title by Seattle Times reporter Lynda Mapes and photographer Steve Ringman. The exhibit was developed by the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in collaboration with The Seattle Times, Mountaineers Books, and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.

Support comes from: The Snoqualmie Tribe; Boeing; Rebecca S. and Robert M. Benton Endowed Fund; Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation; Quest for Truth Foundation; Educational Legacy Fund; Noreen Frink; Henry M. Jackson Foundation; Squaxin Island Tribe; Suquamish Tribe; Media Sponsor: KUOW.

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Unfortunately, the State of Washington refuses to recognize that as a co-manager with treaty-reserved property rights to fish, hunt and gather in the Chehalis Basin, the Quinault Indian Nation must be directly engaged in government-to-government discussions about flood control and measures to protect the health of the Chehalis Basin. It is painfully clear that the Quinault’s treaty rights will suffer severely if a new dam is built. Yet the Chehalis Basin Flood Control Authority, which is due to make its recommendations on flood control measures this time next year, flatly refused to even allow the Quinault Nation to sit at the table.

Ongoing loss and damage of salmon habitat threatens tribal treaty rights. Through the tribal Treaty Rights at Risk initiative, we are asking the federal government to protect our rights and lead a more coordinated effort to recover and protect salmon in the region. One of our recommendations is a requirement that federal funding for state programs and projects be conditioned to ensure the efforts are consistent with state water quality standards and salmon recovery plan goals.

That’s what should be done on the Chehalis. Preconditions should be established before allowing any federal funding to be spent to study or begin permit review processes. As a start, commitments must be made to fully protect the ability of the Quinault Nation to exercise its treaty protected rights by addressing harmful impacts on fish, wildlife, and ecological processes. All governments in the Chehalis Basin must be required to ensure that future development in flood prone areas is not allowed.

Federal agencies, the State of Washington, and the Chehalis Flood Control Authority need to sit down with the Quinault Nation. Together, they need to address flooding issues while also meeting the needs of the natural resources and everyone in the Chehalis basin whose culture, food and livelihoods depend on those resources.

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Education ELC Promotes Family Fun & Healthy Living

Suquamish Community Health program teams up with Education and Youth to get the word out about 5-2-1-0

by Kathy Kinsey

At Family Fun Night in November, families had fun as staff from ELC, Sports and Rec, and Community Health promoted 5-2-1-0: five or more fruits and vegetables, two hours or less of recreational screen time, one hour of physical activity and no sugar sweetened drinks.

According to Corey Silvey, families loved the 5-2-1-0 tables that featured pictures of many of the ELC families and children, bowls of fresh fruits and Suquamish Tribal Elder Peg Deam, right, encourages ELC youth and teachers in the Squirrel Dance. The events were part of the November ELC Family Fun Night, that encouraged children and families to participate in healthy eating and activities. platters of vegetables for dipping!

The children kept grabbing healthy fruits and veggies throughout the event.

Parents were excited about winning the raffles of fruit and vegetable filled colanders. Families also took some of the fruits and veggies home to use for lunch and snacks.

Denita Santos and Corey Silvey helped families learn new activities to reduce recreational screen time by teaching wool and cedar weaving. Peg Deam helped our children be physically active for an hour or more by leading the children in traditional dance with the animal walking, squirrel dance and the hail songs. All quenched their thirst without drinking sugary beverages by drinking fruit infused water. All and all we learned that fun and health go hand and hand.

CKA Mentor Program in Full Swing

November’s Mentor Luncheon provided students with an opportunity to introduce their individual mentors to students and staff The 2013-2014 Chief Kitsap Academy Mentor Program kicked off at the beginning of the school year. Students have been paired with mentors and given the opportunity to learn about them over the first quarter through regularly scheduled activities. In November, students and mentors gathered at Kiana Lodge to introduce one another to the school and other program participants. Designed to engage students, enhance literacy and support rigorous academic standards, the program received nearly $200,000 in grant support from the Institute for Museum and Library Services and the Gates Foundation this year.

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Sequioa Chargualaf introduces his mentors Rich Demain and Nic’cola Armstrong to classmates and CKA staff at the November Mentor Luncheon.

by Erin Pigott & Cindy Webster-Martinson

I would like to congratulate, Cindy, our new North Kitsap School District Board Member. Way to go, Cindy!

This year, we are fortunate to include Cynthia Purser Drover and Terri Day as members of our team. Cynthia is the North Kitsap School District Native American Liaison and Terri is the Rolling Reader Coordinator at Suquamish Elementary. We also have a veteran teacher, Elaine Abrams, volunteering in our program!

Terri Day and Brycen at the after school program.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday Early Release

3:50 - 5:00 p.m.

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Nutrition classes every Monday from 4:00-4:15 pm. run by Fran Miller and Barbara Hoffman.

Kitsap Regional Library Book Mobile visit every other Monday.

NKSD & SUQUAMISH ELEMENTARY DECEMBER EVENTS Early Release Friday Dec 6

Tuesday Dec 10

Thursday Dec 12 Monday Dec 23- Jan3

3:00 p.m. Every Wednesday Elementary Grading Day, No School Kids Holiday Craft Bazaar, 5pm Make-It-Take-It Academic Family Game Night, 6pm in the Gym NKSD Board Meeting, 6pm Winter Break, No School

Questions? Comments? Contact Us! Erin Pigott (360) 396-3893 epigott@suquamish.nsn.us Cindy Webster-Martinson (360) 536-7306 cwebster@suquamish.nsn.us Suquamish News

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Government Tribal Leaders Meet With President Obama

Need for 21st century trust relationship emphasized at 2013 Tribal Nations Conference WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama and thirteen members of his Cabinet joined over 300 tribal leaders at the fifth annual White House Tribal Nations Conference. Through speeches and listening sessions, the Administration highlighted the improving partnership with tribal nations and declared a commitment to elevating the relationship throughout the next three years.

The Conference included a townhall portion during which tribal leaders asked questions of several members of the White House Council on Native American Affairs. In the townhall’s opening statement, National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) President Brian Cladoosby firmly asserted the need to establish a “trust relationship for the 21st century” and urged the Council to regularly convene cabinet officials and tribal leaders at the White House and throughout Indian Country. Other tribal leaders emphasized the importance of addressing the Carcieri Supreme Court decision, fully funding Contract Support Costs, and honoring the trust responsibility in the federal budget.

In afternoon remarks to tribal leaders,

President Barack Obama committed to visiting Indian Country next year and echoed Cladoosby’s call for close communication between the nations:

Traditional Plants Ends Successful Season

“The Iroquois called their network of alliances with other tribes and European nations a ‘covenant chain.’ Each link represented a bond of peace and friendship. But that covenant chain didn’t sustain itself. It needed constant care, so that it would stay strong. And that’s what we’re called to do, to keep the covenant between us for this generation and for future generations.”

As winter settles in and this year comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has been so supportive of the Traditional Plants Program! I am truly blessed and honored to be able to serve such a wonderful community. We have had a great year full of sharing and laughter during the classes and harvesting trips!

A letter of thanks from Program Coordinator

by Julia Bennet-Gladstone M. Ed.

Salve, Eczema Crème, Peppermint Foot crème and assorted herbal teas. If you are interested in receiving any of these items contact Barb Hoffman, Kathy Kinsey or Fran Miller in the Human Services Department.

I am always open to suggestions for new classes and herbal products, and would love to hear from you! Either email me or share your ideas with any member of our Community Health team; Barb H., Kathy K. Cathy G. Fran M. and they will pass them on to me!

Our 2013 classes are completed and I have already begun planning for next year! Our activities will resume in April 2014 with Nettle and Spring Greens Harvesting and Class, Earth Day Celebration and Intro to I wish every one of you a winter and new Gardening Class. year filled with love, laughter, wellness, This autumn I have been busy creating and peace. an Herbal Wellness “Pharmacy” to See you in April! supply Suquamish Tribal members, Tribal families and Suquamish Tribal Julia Bennet-Gladstone is the Suquamish employees with herbal wellness products. Traditional Plants Program Coordinator.

Some of the items that are now available She can be reached at jgladstone@ are; Elderberry Syrup, Herbal Chest suquamish.nsn.us.

Rub, Joint Balm, Healing Salve, Arnica

Attorney General Eric Holder also delivered poignant remarks as he recommitted to a close partnership with tribal nations and spoke of the progress made since Robert Kennedy’s address to NCAI in 1963. AG Holder acknowledged the “injustice inflicted on Native peoples” in the past and committed to a relationship “not as a patron but a partner.” NCAI welcomes AG Holder’s proposed “Statement of Principles” that will guide the Department of Justice’s dealings with Indian Country.

NCAI looks forward to working with the White House to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship and continuing the policy conversations begun during the Conference. The full list of Cabinet officials participating in the White House meeting included: Attorney General Eric Holder, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Rand Beers, Acting Small Business Administrator Jeanne Hulit,

Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley and Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muñoz.

The National Congress of American Indians: Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization in the country.

NCAI advocates on behalf of tribal governments and communities, promoting strong tribal-federal government-to-government policies, and promoting a better understanding among the general public regarding American Indian and Alaska Native governments, people and rights. For more information visit www.ncai.org.

Correction One of our new employees was incorrectly identified in the November issue of the newsletter.

We would like to extend our sincerest apology for the error and welcome Dacia Schuitema, our newest Tribal Gaming employee.

Welcome!

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Dacia Schuitema Tribal Gaming (360) 598-8765

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Tribal Chairman’s Report

Government

by Leonard Forsman

Suquamish Tribe & U.S. Navy Government-to-GovernmentActivities The Suquamish Tribe continues to work on a government-to-government basis with Naval Base Kitsap and Navy Region Northwest. A meeting between the Tribe and NBK was held at Suquamish Village where the Navy provided an overview of their proposed activities at local installations. The NBK is working on a mitigation project at Carpenter Creek in Kingston related to the impacts of the Pier B project (completed) at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. I also presented at a training session on tribal relations held for Naval and Department of Defense personnel at the Keyport Naval Undersea Museum. I provided an overview of the Suquamish Tribe’s culture, history and governance structure.

West Point Ancestral Site Visit Old Man House Artifact Transfer Ceremony A delegation from the Suquamish Tribe traveled to the West Point Treatment Plant, the site of an ancient intertribal fishing camp, to visit the resting place of an ancestor. This ancestor lived at West Point many centuries ago. We went to the site to inspect the area and the marker and to honor our traditional ways. Thanks to the staff from King County for arranging the visit and for the Muckleshoot visit as well.

As we returned to Suquamish we boarded the same ferry as the Burke Museum van carrying our ancestral artifacts from Old-Man-House back to Suquamish. As many of heard, the orca whales escorted the ferry into Bainbridge Island, honoring our ancestors and the mission. We then joined Museum staff and community members by ceremonially returning the artifacts to the Museum Archives. A truly powerful day.

National Indian Education Association Annual Conference The NIEA held their annual conference in Rapid City, South Dakota. I sat on a NIEA President’s panel on early childhood education. I praised the work of our Early Learning Center and also provided an overview of federal challenges and opportunities both in Head Start and at the Department of Education. The conference offered many cutting edge strategies for tribal student success. I was happy that two of our education staff, Randi Purser and Brenda Guerrero, attended the convention and gained important information for our school and higher education programs.

Cultural Cooperative Meeting The Cultural Coop met again to discuss new cultural projects. Of course, planning for the Paddle to Bella Bella was the primary topic. Pre-planning is underway in earnest for the 30 day pull.

Suquamish Warriors Meeting & Veterans Day Celebration Alexandra Fastle, Regional Coordinator for Senator Patty Murray, attended last month’s Suquamish Warriors meeting at the Vet Center. Alex provided an update on Sen. Murray’s work on veterans issues, an issue of great importance to the Senator.

Alex also attended our Veterans Day honoring event at the House of Awakened Culture along with Captain Tom Zwolfer, Commanding Officer of Naval Base Kitsap and Congressman Derek Kilmer. The Warriors did an awesome job on planning the event, which was a great success.

Chief Kitsap Academy Presentations I was pleased to be able to provide two Suquamish News

Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman with United States Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell during the White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington D.C.

Salmon Homecoming Meeting Suquamish and Muckleshoot tribal representatives met to discuss the past Salmon Homecoming celebration and make plans for next year’s event. We made a lot of progress this year and we are looking forward to next year.

presentations to the middle and high school students at CKA. The subjects were history and culture of the Suquamish Tribe and Suquamish tribal governance. I must say it is amazing to see many of tribal students together and united in their own school, something we can all take pride in.

Health Plan Rollout Dinner The Suquamish Tribe Health Benefits program held a dinner at Kiana Lodge to provide information on the Affordable Care Act and the Suquamish Tribe’s new health plan administrator. The tribal members in attendance were receptive to the new health care opportunities being offered by the Tribe and the federal government.

Poulsbo/Suquamish Tribe MOU Meeting The Suquamish Tribe met with Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson and City Council members Ed Stern and Jim Henry to discuss recreational trail system improvements in Poulsbo. Tribal representatives expressed our commitment to protecting shorelines in our traditional lands. The city leaders expressed their desire to make the shoreline and creek habitats more accessible to the public. We agreed to work together to try to make these two priorities compatible.

White House Tribal Nations Meeting 2013, Washington D.C. Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) The CEQ held a meeting in the Old Executive Office Building with tribal leaders.

The focus of the meeting was an update on the Department of Interior’s development of new policies on water resource protection.

NOAA/Tribal Nations Meeting The Tulalip Tribes hosted a meeting with Kathryn Sullivan, the acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A small number of tribal leaders testified to the importance of protecting salmon habitat and water quality in Puget Sound.

Tribal Leaders Meeting with President Obama I was honored to be one of the twelve tribal leaders to meet with President Obama in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. The meeting was on Economic Development and Jobs. My statement to the President included thanking him for his efforts in streamlining the fee-to-trust land restoration that has restored hundreds of acres of Suquamish lands back into trust during his Administration. I also emphasized the importance of preserving sacred lands and natural resources, especially in Central Puget Sound.

Fish Consumption Rate Meeting A committee of tribal leaders and industry representatives met with Governor Inslee and his staff to discuss the Fish Consumption Rate, which, once set, will set rules for permitting of water polluting industries in Washington State. We continue to try to find solutions that meet the need for clean water and a healthy economy.

French City Exchange Tour Visitors from Paris, France and the French-American Foundation visited Suquamish to learn more about the Suquamish Tribe and our capital improvements in the community. The tour included visits to the Suquamish Museum, the Suquamish Dock, and the House of Awakened Culture.

EPA Listening Session The new Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy held a listening session at EPA headquarters. I was able to thank the EPA for their support of our environmental programs that have done so much to preserve hab7

itat in our usual and accustomed fishing grounds. I also reported our work with Governor Inslee on improving water quality in Puget Sound to protect salmon and shellfish.

Dept of Education Listening Session Tribal leaders met with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to discuss Indian Education at Department of Education headquarters.

The continued struggles of our Indian students in the public school system as manifested in the lower than average dropout or “pushout” rates among tribal high school students.

White House Tribal Nations Conference The WHTNC was attended by over 300 tribal leaders. The meeting was held at the Department of Interior. The meeting opened with Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell welcoming the tribal leaders to the annual meeting. Cabinet members and staff held breakout sessions Secretary of Interior Reception.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Meeting The ACHP meeting was held at the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Building. The ACHP is being moved from the Old Post Office Building to the Building Museum. Staff and consultants provided an overview of the Trump Hotel redesign proposal for the Old Post Office Building. Tribal issues regarding sacred places remain a high priority issue for the ACHP and the Obama Administration.

Dept of Interior Listening Session I also co-chaired, with Associate Deputy Secretary of Interior Elizabeth Kline, a Sacred Sites Listening Session with Tribes from across North America. Tribal leaders from Yankton Sioux, Bad River of Lake Superior Chippewa, Tohono O’odham Nation, San Carlos Apache and other Tribes testified about the threats that mining and energy extraction are making on ancient places critical to the practice of their culture and religion. The meeting was held in the Secretary of Interior’s Conference Room.

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Sports & Rec

Family Drum Making Workshops Hit A Home Run Tribal member Nigel Lawrence teaches workshop for parents and youth Suquamish community members turned out for a workshop on November 20 and 21, where Nigel Lawrence taught students how to make traditional hand drums. Everyone enjoyed working with the drums, and earned a new appreciation for the time and skill it takes to create them.

Above, Kayo Zaiss, Heather Zaiss and Bobby Ray Pondelick (back). Top right, Nigel Lawrence with Elilai Abraham.

Bottom right, Barbara Lawrence, Nigel Lawrence, Ah-Nika-Leesh Chiquiti, Bobby Ray Pondelick, Kate Ahvakana, Cristina Montes, Marcus McLean and Stacy Ryder.

Native Youth Sports Summit at WSU

Young Ballers Finish With 9-1 Season

Suquamish travels to Pullman for 3rd annual event

Suquamish girls shine in Poulsbo Sports & Rec League

The Sports & Rec Department sponsored 16 Suquamish Youth to attend the 3rd Annual Native American Appreciation Day and Native Youth Sports Summit, held in Pullman, WA in November. During the event, youth were given the opportunity to learn the realities of playing sports at the collegiate level. A total of 16 youth from Suquamish attended one-day summit including Josh Bagley, Brandy Boure, Ah-Nika-Leesh Chiquiti, Antonia Ewing, Aleetsah Deam, Kayauna Cordero, Kiaya Natrall, Kanim Natrall , Noelani OldCoyote, Mark Kelly, Marcus McLean, Vincent Chargualaf, Sequoia Chargualaf, Hailey Crow and Shawn Jones.

Back row, from right: Brandy Boure, Sierra Denning, Kayauna Cordero and Alana Chiefstick Middle row Kiaya Natrall, Noelani Old Coyote. Front row: Antonia Ewing, Nika Chiquiti and Hali-Aleetsah Deam

Hustling the offense and defense, never letting up, this Suquamish Girls Team worked hard. With Practices and games the sports and Rec Department is so very proud of the efforts and growth of all these young athletes. Thank you to all the parents, family and friends who come support these young competitors.

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A Sandy Artistic Expression

Sports & Rec

Kids create fun sand art with help from the Youth Center The Suquamish Sports and Rec Dept. staff helped the youth make Sand bottles to take home. They each got to pick out a plastic leaf to fill with colored sand, next they picked out their colors and began to make their Amazing colorful leaves.

They all did a great job and were very creative with their designs.

They enjoyed this activity so much most of them made two leaves to take home. I know all of you parents, friends and relatives of youth who made these will agree with us the bottles were AWESOME!!!

Great Job Kids.

Photo right, Sho-shine Abler-Johnson with her beautiful sand art.

Coed 14 & Under Players Shine

Suquamish youth represent with two teams and take second in November basketball tournament The Suquamish Sports and Rec Dept. recently hosted a 14 & under co-ed youth tournament, it was held all day Saturday November 15. It was a pretty good turnout; all the kids had a great time.

We had enough youth to fill two teams. All the games were fun and completive to watch. There were lots of fans that came to support these kids playing. Thank you to all our staff for your hard work and to family and friends who came to help out.

Tournament champions, Team 253.

Suquamish team taking second place. Back Row Left to Right: Shawn Jones, Marcus Mclean, Alijah Sipai, Jerald DeLafuente, Bailey Moss and Popeh Chiquiti. Front Row: Left to Right: Brandy Boure, Breena Belgarde and Karleigh Gomez.

Team Muckleshoot took 3rd place.

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physical activity reward system. Make a poster that plots out all the members of your family and their daily activity.

Give a sticker for every day that a family member accumulates 60 minutes of physical activity. Turn it into a competition and add rewards. The first person to accumulate seven stickers chooses the movie on movie night. Make sure everyone feels equally motivated to participate.

Create a large prize if everyone in the family reaches a goal. If your kids or grandchildren know something really fun is on the line they won’t let you get through a day without physical activity.

Elders Fitness For The Holiday Season

Tips to stay healthy and active with friends and family submitted by Kathy Kinsey

Dashing between shopping trips, Christmas parties, family events and regular work engagements makes it hard to figure out how to fit fitness into your schedule. The trick to staying healthy during the holiday season is to plan ahead and make the season work for you. You may not be able to hit the gym but that doesn’t mean you have to forgo regular physical activity altogether.

You probably have a number of family traditions during the holiday season.

Maybe you host an annual Christmas party, or you set a day aside for cookie and tree decorating. This year, decide to start new holiday traditions that revolve around a physical activity. Here are a few ideas: Drive to the neighborhood known for having the best Christmas lights, then spend an evening walking

that requires you to walk the greatest distance between each store. Start at a department store at one end of the mall, park on the opposite side, and walk all the way there. You’ll get your shopping and your cardio workout in at the same time.

around the neighborhood while enjoying the scenery. Sign up for a holiday run or walk in. Port Orchard hosts the Jingle Bell Ran December 7th. You and the kids can spend a Saturday morning enjoying physical activity as a family. Make the most of your shopping trip and hoof it around the mall. Print off your local mall’s online store map and plot out all the stores you need to visit. Instead of planning to hit the stores in the most convenient way possible, plot out a track

One of your best resources for staying on the (fitness) ball this season is your family. This is particularly true if you have young children who love rules.

Sit down together and come up with a

Every family is different. These physical activity tips won’t work for everyone.

Use them as a resource to think creatively and come up with a solution that you can stick to this holiday season. With the short hours of sun light walking at noon rain or shine will help ward off the holiday blues or seasonal affective disorder and help you stay fit at the same time.

Most of the content for this article came from L. William@active.com

December Elders Lunch Menu

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Chicken Fajita Germany Vegetable Blend Tossed Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

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9 No AOA Elder’s Lunch 10 Tribal Elders Holiday Luncheon at the House of Awakened Culture (sponsored by PME)

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Baked Fish Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad w/ Sunflower Seeds Wheat Roll SF Pudding

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Baked Potato Bar w/ Chili, Broccoli & Home-made Cheese Sauce Tossed Salad Applesauce Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit

Egg, Vegetable & Cheese Frittata Oven Roasted Potatoes Oat Bran Muffin Fresh Fruit

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Lunch & Learn

Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fudgsicle Bar Geoduck Chowder w/ Oyster Crackers Tossed Salad w/ HB Eggs & Sunflower Seeds Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Yogurt Parfait

Pork Stir Fry w/ Green Beans, Onions, & Mushrooms Brown Rice Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

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Elders AOA Lunches will resume at the Tribal Center Thursday, January 2, 2014

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Holiday Food & Feelings

submitted by Kathy Kinsey

Though it may seem as if the temptation to overeat is all wrapped up in those handmade treats, just being around more scrumptious food isn’t the whole story.

For most of us, the drive to overeat at any time of the year is governed more by emotion than environmental cues.

For many people, the seed of overeating is actually planted within their emotions.

People whose overeating is triggered by emotions tend to have a harder time losing weight and maintaining weight loss. The holidays can drum up a whole treasure chest of feelings, both good and bad.

Whether it’s longing for the memories of holidays past, having to face the lifelong struggles that come to the forefront at family functions, or just being alone this time of year, for many, this can also be a season of sadness.

If we have somewhere in our history an emotional response that we responded to by eating, that’s going to get triggered again -- that connection gets built and doesn’t get broken, particularly since we keep reinforcing it over and over, over time. Food itself may act as an emotional trigger, causing even more emotions to bubble to the surface during this time.

Much like music can evoke memories,

so can certain foods stir up memories, plus, the olfactory sense is a direct path to the brain. So sometimes, even the smell of a certain holiday dish can evoke an emotional response that ultimately sends you back to the buffet table more times then you even realize -- and you don’t even know why. Taking a moment to think about what role holiday foods play in your memory bank might help you overcome the temptation to eat them.

It’s ok to have the emotion, to think about the memory, but just don’t try to bring back the good times or cover up the bad times with the foods you associate with those feelings. Dieters who try to control their appetites using avoidance strategies are at greater risk for overeating than those who developed coping skills to control their overeating. Here are some useful tips to use to help curb overeating.

Make a Plan Use positive self-talk, with the help of appetite flash cards. If you are a “thinker type” make a list of every good reason why you want to maintain or lose weight, and read it to yourself every morning -- and when you are tempted to eat something you hadn’t planned, just read it again, so you’re constantly reminding yourself why

it’s worth it to turn down food. You have to rehearse your reasons for wanting to be fit, the same way you rehearse the speech you give your boss when asking for a raise or the pep talk you give yourself before any challenging situation. You have to condition yourself and change your mindset about what food means to you.

Use mindful eating if you are more spur-of-the-moment, “see it and eat it” type. So often, overeating is connected to a primitive, emotional place inside us, and we just mindlessly start eating.

So cultivate mindfulness: keep bringing yourself back to the here and now, notice what’s in your hand, notice what’s on your plate, and pay attention to what you are eating, how it looks, smells, feels in your hand and mouth, tastes.

Plan for each holiday event: You can limit the number of dishes you will eat, limit how much you will eat at each course, limit yourself to the three foods you absolutely love the most. The key is to put parameters around how much you will consume, and then stick to your plan.

Say no to “food pushers” – friends, family members, and co-workers who refuse to take “no” for an answer when they’re offering fattening treats. The easiest way

for a variety of illnesses. The leaves and buds have been used in decoctions to treat coughs, tuberculosis, fevers and as a gargle. The leaves also are wonderful for purification smudging. They can either be burnt or added to a small pot of simmering water on your kitchen stove or wood stove.

used with caution and respect! It contains very strong volatile oils including thujone, a ketone that is known to be toxic in large quantities. So all dosages are usually small and only for a short period of time!

It is not to be used during pregnancy or with kidney weakness.

your head and bowl with a towel to catch the steam. Breathe deeply for several minutes taking breaks as needed. You can add more hot water as it cools. For best results, repeat this several times a day until the infection clears (Western Rose & Western Red Cedar, Krohn).

A simple yet effective way to combat infections and to open respiratory passages is to make a cedar steam. To do this, boil water and pour it into a medium sized bowl with one half to one cup crushed or chopped fresh or dry cedar leaves in it. Fill the bowl half full with water. Place your face a comfortable distance from the bowl… be mindful to be careful not to scald your face! Cover

The best times to harvest cedar leaves are during summer to late fall when the oil content is the highest. Hang branches to dry or set in baskets in a dry place out of the sunlight. Once dried the leaves can be stored in glass jars or plastic bags and will keep for about two years. You can still harvest leaves during the winter if you are in need for a cedar steam, they will just be lower in oil content and therefore not as potent medicinally.

The Healing Properties of Cedar submitted by Julia Bennett-Gladstone M. Ed.

Beloved Western Red Cedar is known by Native people in this region by several names; “Long Life Giver, Mother and Tree of Life.” Red Cedar is a tall evergreen tree with gray to cinnamon red bark that is found in moist soils in flat areas and mountain slopes. It thrives here in the moist forests of the Pacific Northwest.

Red Cedar provides for us shelter, canoes, basketry materials, clothing, medicine and more! This month I would like to share with you a few of the ways that Cedar can be used as medicine.

For generations Northwest Coastal People have traditionally depended upon cedar bark and leaf as medicine

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Health & Wellness

According to herbalist Elise Krohn, “The oils in Cedar leaf are anti-fungal, antiviral, antibacterial and a powerful immune stimulant that increases white blood cell scavenging and is helpful for chronic respiratory, sinus and intestinal infections.”

Caution!

Cedar is strong medicine and should be

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out? Just say “no” -- over and over and over. It is called this the broken record technique. If you continue to politely refuse the food pusher, eventually they will stop pushing you. You don’t have to be rude, but you do have to be firm. We should feel entitled to do what is good for us. If you were refusing food because of an allergy or for religious reasons, you wouldn’t think twice about saying ‘no’ and sticking to it. So give yourself that same sense of entitlement when you say ‘no’ to something because you are protecting your good health. There’s no need for lots of explanation about why you don’t want to eat something. It’s really OK to just say ‘No, thank you -- it smells divine, but I’m really full. You don’t have to offer more explanation than that.

Dump it if you simply can’t get away without accepting something fattening on your plate, accept it. Then, just walk into the next room and dump it. Just because it’s on your plate or in your hand doesn’t mean you have to eat it.

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a company noticed his hosting technique and volunteered to share a report program to better assist the hosts. The program gives hosts a daily action plan (instead of quarterly), allowing hosts to know what is expected of them and reach their goals. The company is volunteering in exchange to share Patnode’s departmental techniques with future clients.

Business PME Executive Spotlight

Casino Player Development Manager attributes success to opportunity and mentors

“Curtis Patnode is the only employee I’ve ever hired over the phone,” said General Manger, Rich Purser.

“Several people had nothing but great things to say about him and during the call his upbeat personality and enthusiasm for life assured me I was making the right decision.”

by Lisa Rodriguez

Seven years working for the Clearwater Casino has given Curtis Patnode the skills and knowledge to be the manager he is today. Patnode’s career began at age 16 working for Champs Sports for 11 years. During this time his brother was a table games dealer at the Clearwater Casino and talked about Patnode’s skills and great work ethic to CEO Russell Steele. Patnode applied and originally interviewed for the Public Relations & Media Coordinator position in Marketing, after the job was given to another Player Development Manager Curtis Patnode began his career with Suquamish seven years ago. individual Patnode received a call from the Marketing Director to see if he would “If it wasn’t for my brother and CEO Rusthe beginning of my managerial career. be interested in the Promotions Special- sell Steele, I may never have attempted Because of her I have been able to build ist position. After accepting, Patnode to apply for such a position,” said Player the skills and knowledge required to be a remained in this position for two years Development Manager, Curtis Patnode. proper manager for this position.” until 2009 when management created the “Throughout my career at Clearwater CaAs there is always room to grow, Patnode Player Development Manager position sino the late Karen Bromberg, consultant aspires to focus more on casino VIP hosts Patnode excels in today. for ROI, assisted and trained me during and his role overall. Because of his efforts

Aspiring to be a great manager, in October of 2013 Patnode received the 40 under Forty award by the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal, acknowledging his professional demeanor and volunteering at schools with at risk students. Even though Patnode has been in this managerial position for five years, his goal is to master the position and find time to learn more along the way.

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FRI 11am-7pm

SAT 8:30am-7pm

Sun 8:30am-4pm

Pro Shop Hours 7am-Dusk Daily

Port Madison Enterprises

The following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings

Dept/Position

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Cage*** Soft Count Team Member (PT) Environmental Services Worker (FT) Food & Beverage Prep Cook (FT) DMO (PT) Kitchen Steward (FT) Bartender (PT) $ Deli Cashier (PT) $ Buffet Server (PT) $ Cocktail Server (PT) $ Busser (PT) $ Steakhouse Host(ess)/Cashier (PT) $ Slot*** Cashier (FT/PT) $ Sr. Technician (FT) IT*** IT Manager (FT)

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Resort Guest Service Agent (FT)

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Accounting*** Controller (FT) Marketing*** CCW Ambassador (FT) Poker Dealer (PT) $ Legal Legal Secretary/Paralegal (FT)

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$10.00 $10.00 $8.55

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36 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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New Parking Garage Nearly Complete

Port Madison Enterprises Board of Directors set to open new structure this month Capping off ceremony in Phase 1 project scheduled Dec 6

Business

Construction workers are busily completing the last level of the new parking garage at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. The Phase 1 project is scheduled to be completed on time, before the end of the year. Additional Phase 1 projects, including a two-story support structure, new office space, buffet remodle and more are scheduled for completion by the end of 2014.

Clearwater Casino Resort

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Community Rodent-Proofing Your Home

Help keep critters outdoors this winter submitted by Kim Kumpf

The winter is here and we’re not the only ones seeking the warmth and comfort of our homes. Rodents aloneprimarily rats and mice- are estimated to invade 21 million homes in the US each winter. In search of food and shelter, they enter our homes and other

Letters

I would like to say thank you to my tribe for allowing us an opportunity to do our wills for free. I expected the will assistance would be for elders, and was pleased to find out it was for everyone.

Thank you for making this service available to all of us members at no cost.

I would also like to say thank you for the medical benefits you provide us, giving us the benefit of not having to pay doctor bills.

When I went to college I had to pay off student loans. Thank you for providing the opportunity for our future generations to get an education, without a huge debt to repay. Your donation to the NKSD aids even our younger generations get the educations they need when budgets are so tight. I imagine they will at some point be our leaders like you.

You provide our families school supplies and school clothes credit cards. During the start of school it’s a huge cost, and every little bit helps. This also was not available when I was young, but my family receives this benefit as well.

The awesome Easter, Halloween, and Christmas parties for the kids are also a fun for and a wonderful benefit you provide for our families.

My family also has benefited from Tribal Housing, when my family wouldn’t have been able to afford renting, and weren’t quite ready to buy their own homes yet.

I would also like to show my appreciation for the distribution we receive twice a year. I don’t really need it, but I know other families that do need it. When I receive it I use it for something I won’t

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structures like schools through spaces one-quarter inch or larger, and can cause some major problems when they get in. Mice and rats spread diseases, like salmonella and hantavirus; contaminate food; cause allergic reactions and asthma attacks (particularly in children); and can cause serious structural damage by chewing through wood and electrical wiring. Plus, they’re disgusting: no one wants to be woken up by rodents climbing in the walls or scurrying on the floor! Depending on the size of the infestation and the damage caused, the cost of eliminating and cleaning up after rodents can also be staggering, and time consuming.

If they can’t get in, they can’t cause health issues or other damage. Pest management professionals call this process exclusion- it is recognized as one of the most effective strategies for preventing and managing rodents in and around structures. Follow these tips to rodent-proof your home and prevent mice and rats from using it as a shelter this winter.

First, seal all cracks and crevices along the exterior of your home larger than one-quarter inch with hardware cloth, metal sheeting or mortar. Pay particular attention to the foundation, roof and wall penetrations (where pipes go into the building). If there is light around exterior doors, install door sweeps and avoid propping doors open. Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed so there is no direct contact with the building

Save yourself the time and effort of dealing with an infestation by preventing these unwelcome critters from entering your home in the first place.

(especially the roof). Rodents are excellent climbers and will use branches and limbs as “highways” to find access points. Screen or seal vents, windows, crawl space and other openings. Reduce or eliminate clutter next to building.

Remove yard waste and debris- rotting fruit is a favorite snack; branches and leaves may be used to build nests.

Finally, store firewood at least 10 feet from the home and 12 inches off the ground.

If you suspect an infestation, use the “seal up, trap up, clean up” strategy recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Feel free to contact Holly Thompson Duffy from the Indian Health Service for more information on preventing and controlling rodents. You can call her at 509-455-3539 or email Hol-

ly.ThompsonDuffy@ihs.gov.

usually buy for myself, or don’t have in my budget. The last one I used to buy a generator for the winter, and I have used it just recently with the power outages to keep my pellet stove running during our power outage. I put mine aside for emergency, as I live within my budgets, but I have also contributed my distribution to help another family member when it was needed. I know of some in my family that the distribution aids them in providing a Christmas for their family when it wouldn’t be much of a Christmas otherwise.

I know you get a lot of complaints, expectations and at times demands for things and that many times you don’t hear about how these benefits are truly appreciated. I’ve lived here my whole life and I know these benefits weren’t here before and everything we receive as tribal members I truly appreciate because, we as the tribe and members didn’t have much before the casino was established.

I’m not an elder, but I thank you for what you do provide for our elders.

I just wanted to take the time to express my gratitude for the things you provide us. As one tribal elder I know would say “it’s a wonderful day to be Suquamish” with a big smile. We are lucky to be Suquamish Tribal members and I wish more people would realize how lucky we do have it compared to others. Thanks again. With love and respect.

An anonymous Suquamish Tribal member who is Proud to be Suquamish and Thankful for how The tribe provides these services and benefits to me, my kids, grandkids and my parents.

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