Suquamish News, July 2018

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Suquamish News Volume 18

July 2018

Honoring Suquamish Graduates In this issue...

Fires at Doe-kag-wats pg. 3

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Event brings community together to celebrate education milestones

Tribal Journeys pg. 3

Tribal Members Awarded pg. 9

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Community Calendar

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Events

Meetings

Independence Day Holiday July 4

Suquamish Warriors July 3 5:30pm All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392.

For more information contact the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm.

Tribal Council Meeting s July 9 & 18 8:30am Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday. 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, contact Windy Anderson at wanderson@suquamish.nsn.us.

PME Board of Directors Meeting July 11 9am The Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors usually meet every other week. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information, contact Richard Williams at richardwilliams@cleawrwatercasino.com or (360) 598-8703.

Housing Board Meeting July 11 The Suquamish Tribe Housing Board meetings are open to the Suquamish Tribal Members. Suquamish Tribal Members can request

The Suquamish Tribe observes Independence Day as a holiday. On Wednesday, July 4, all Tribal Government offices will be closed, with the exception of required police and gaming operations. For more information, contact the Administration Department at (360) 598-3311.

Early Learning Center Graduation July 19 Staff at the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center will be hosting graduation for Head Start students. at the House of Awakened Culture. For more information contact the Early Learning Center at (360)

394-8578.

Tribal Journeys Suquamish Hosting July 25 Suquamish will host travelers on their way to Puyallup for the 2018 Tribal Journeys.

Canoes arrive July 25 and leave the morning of July 26. This year is large hosting. Events are planned in Downtown Suquamish at the House of Awakened Culture. For details, contact Cultural Coordinator Tina Jackson at tjackson@suquamish.nsn.us or (360) 3948455.

Chief Seattle Days August 17-19 The annual 3-day celebration returns with a Coastal Jam, Powwow, Fun Run, Craft & Food Vendors, Youth Royalty Pageant and parade. Details and contact information for all events is online at www.suquamish. nsn.us. For more information, contact April Leigh at (360) 394-7102 or aleigh@suquamish.nsn.us.

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to be added to the agenda by contacting Tribal Housing, Rachel Nellenbach (360) 3948423 or by e-mail at rnellenbach@suquamish.nsn.us.

Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings July 12 & 26 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other Thursday. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information, contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652.

Museum Board Meeting July 12 10:30am Suquamish Museum Board will hold their annual retreat in May. For more information about meetings including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting July 16 1pm The Suquamish Seafood Board of Directors meet every other Wednesday of the month, at the Suquamish Seafoods Building on Sandy Hook Road. Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For information contact (360) 394-8512.

Higher Ed Board Meeting Week of July 23rd The Suquamish Tribe Higher Education Board meetings are not open to the public.

Suquamish Tribal Members can request to be added to the agenda by contacting Higher Education Manager Brenda Guerrero (360) 394-8460 or by e-mail at bguerrero@ suquamish.nsn.us

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From the cover...

Suquamish Tribal Graduates, including high school and higher education, who attended the Graduate Honoring at Kiana Lodge on June 21, 2018 pose for a group photo along Agate Passage.

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Fires at Doe-kag-wats Spark Concern

Poorly extinguished beach bonfires likely cause of two damaging blazes

by April Leigh

Two recent beach fires at Doe-kag-wats have Tribal Government officials and community members concerned over the future of the beachfront property.

According to North Kitsap Fire and Rescue officials, a 100-foot stretch of the beach was scorched after an incompletely-snuffed bonfire reignited overnight and spread through driftwood along the shores of Port Madison between the communities of Indianola and Jefferson Beach on June 5, 2018. Fire crews responded to another fire in the same area less than two weeks later, the result of a second poorly-extinguished bonfire which scorched an estimated 300 square-feet of driftwood and grasses on the historic beach.

In response to the fires, the Suquamish Tribal Council is taking steps to curb open burning on the beach including the possibility of providing fire pits and signage about how to properly put out a beach fire.

“Doe-kag-wats is a very spiritual and special place, not only for me but for all of our people. It’s important that we work together to protect this resource for our children and generations to come”, said Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Bardow Lewis.

Doe-kag-wats, meaning “Deer Beach” or “Place of Deer” in Lushootseed, has a history of cultural and spiritual significance for Suquamish people, many of whom visit the site regularly for camping, family events and reflection. The property was originally allotted to Mr. Adam Spiscum, a Suquamish man related to the Pratt/ Adams family, and is now cooperatively owned by the Suquamish Tribal Government and 136 individuals. As the largest shareholder, the Tribal Government manages the property, providing access to all Tribal members and their families. The beach is closed to the public.

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NKF&R crews working to extinguish the June 5, fire.

How To Safely Extinguish a Beach Fire To best enjoy a beach fire safely, keep it small and well clear of other combustibles such as other driftwood or grasses. Have a water source nearby (Puget Sound works well as long as you’ve got a bucket with you).

When you’re ready to leave, make sure the fire’s really out by dousing any remaining coals thoroughly with water. If you think someone isn’t following the rules or that a fire has been left burning unattended, call 9-1-1 to report your concern.

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Education

Suquamish Honors Graduates

Annual event recognizes academic achievements of graduating seniors and milestones for higher education students

by April Leigh

Suquamish families and community members joined together at Kiana Lodge on June 21, 2018 to celebrate recent graduates. The event, held at Kiana Lodge, celebrated the accomplishments of twenty-five tribal members including thirteen high school graduates, three Associate Degree recipients, six Bachelor Degree honorees, one Masters awardee and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

“You are all such an inspiration. In fact, participating in the graduation honoring the past few years prompted me to return to school as well,” said Suquamish Tribal Council Member Sammy Mabe who was MC for the event.

As part of the event, graduates are recognized with gifts and certificates by the Suquamish Higher Education Board. The former students and their families Keynote Speaker Jeff Veregge are also treated to dinner a guest speaker. This year’s keynote speaker was renowned graphic artist Jeff Veregge. The Port Gamble S’klallam Tribal Member and self-proclaimed life-long sci-fi fan had 3 pieces of advice graduates to succeed in life. First, read as much and as often as you can. Secondly, failure sucks by it necessary for success and third, to try and see the world with eyes of awe and wonder throughout your life.

“Seek out the things that make you feel like your ten years old again. There so much out there in life to From left, Tribal Council Member Sammy Mabe looks on while Azure Boure’ experience. Go and brighten the world around you, without fear,” said Veregge.

accepts her recognition for achieving a Bachelor of Science in Native Environmental Studies by Tribal Council Secretary Nigel Lawrence.

HANNAH BALLARD

GORDON HAWK III

POPEH CHIQUITI

CONNOR MALONEY

HAILEY CROW

KIOMI PAVLOCK

CLARA CROWELL

BRITTANY TIMMERMAN

COURTNEY GOOBY

MACKENZIE KIMMEL

KAMIAKIN GWINN

KAL’EL JONES

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Health & Wellness

Skokomish Tribal Member specializing in art therapy joins the team

by Tyler Elizabeth McLain

Hello, my name is Tyler Elizabeth McLain, my ancestral name is Gai-ēē, and I am a Skokomish Tribal member, from Tuwaduq. I am thirty years old. My grandparents were Francis Peterson, from Skokomish, and Hazel LaClair, from Yakama. My great aunts, Mabel (Peterson) Sigo and Dora (Peterson) Henry, married into the Suquamish and Port Gamble tribes, and I look forward to meeting my relatives up here!

This June, I graduated from Antioch University Seattle with my Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Art therapy is a type of mental health counseling that uses the creative process for expression.

The focus is on the process, and not the product, which means anyone can benefit from art therapy! For my Master’s project, I wrote a paper and made a documentary about the relationship between Salish cultural art and art therapy. I hope to continue this work, and find ways to strengthen the connection between cultural art and healing.

I live in Poulsbo, and I work full time at The Wellness Center. Now that I am finished with school, I have more time to focus on the things I enjoy, again. I like to work on art projects, knit, weave, or find some other creative way to keep busy. My current goal is to get my weaving loom out; it has been sleeping for way too long. I love being on the water; a Hood Canal beach with a view of the Olympics is my happy place. I participated in several canoe journeys as a youth, and I look forward to reconnecting to the event in the role of a Suquamish employee.

I am truly honored to work in the Suquamish community. I raise my hands to you all! O’siem!

Chief Seattle Days 5k Training

by Stephanie Kunold

Signing up for a 5k is a fun way to challenge yourself. Now is the perfect opportunity to begin training for our annual Chief Seattle Day 5k in August! Before you begin, make sure you have good shoes.

Visit any local sports or running store to find the right fit for your feet. When you begin the 5-week program try to stick to the schedule; you can change the day of the week you do the activity but try to keep to the timeline.

Begin with a short warm-up for a few minutes with some dynamic stretching before your run. Save the static stretching for the end of the workout. This program has days where cross training is recommended. On these days do any other cardio activity like hiking, elliptical, stair climbing, biking, etc. On your rest day that is exactly what it means- take the day off; feel free to do some light yoga.

Accountability is key to stay on track. Mark each day off as you go and if you can, enlist a family member, friend or co-worker to do it with you.Most of all, have fun!

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Government

Suquamish Officers Pass the Torch Liberty Bay Shellfish Harvesting Police participate in Special Olympics fundraiser

Suquamish program managers meet with property owners

Suquamish police officers joined other law enforcement agencies from throughout Kitsap County on Thursday, May 31, 2018 for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). The event is a campaign to benefit Special Olympics. Close to 97,000 police professionals in more than 45 countries participate in the worldwide effort to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.

Local participating law enforcement agencies this year included Suquamish PD, Poulsbo PD, Bainbridge Island PD, Port Orchard PD, Bremerton PD, Kitsap County Sheriff ’s Office and Washington State Patrol.

Suquamish Shellfish Program employees held a Clam & Salmon Bake for Liberty Bay waterfront property owners at the House of Awakened Culture in May, 2018. The event was designed to give attendees the opportunity to ask questions about upcoming treaty harvests on Liberty Bay beaches. For the first time in decades, areas of Liberty Bay are expected to open up for shellfish harvesting later this year.

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

This is the season of graduations for our high school and college scholars. Attending the commencement ceremonies and celebratory events is one of my favorite aspects of my position. Chief Kitsap Academy held their graduation ceremony at the House of Awakened Culture for 8 graduating seniors. This is a fine class of outstanding students as shown by the admiring family, friends and staff that filled the building. The North Kitsap School District held their annual Native American Graduate Honoring at the Point Casino in Little Boston. Our own Calina Lawrence was the keynote speaker who gave an inspirational speech to the graduates about how she overcame obstacles in her life to succeed and how they can succeed in whatever path they choose in life. The Suquamish Tribe Graduation Honoring was held at Kiana Lodge. Suquamish high school and college graduates were recognized for their achievements with gifts and applause. Sammy Mabe officiated the event which featured a keynote speech by Port Gamble S’Klallam Artist Jeff Veregge.

Tribal Council and staff have been working to hard to improve relations with the North Kitsap School Board and Superintendent Evans. We are working on ways to introduce more tribal curriculum into local schools and improve native student success. We met with several school board members and staff to express our priorities. We are also working with the state and other Tribes on statewide initiatives to improve graduation rates and recruit native teachers through the Tribal Leaders Congress on Education that held their last meeting at Kiana Lodge. The Evergreen State College and the University of Washington had representatives at the meeting to describe their programs and strategies for recruiting Native Students.

Natural Resource protection continues to be a top priority of the Suquamish Tribe. The recent Supreme Court decision to let the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Culverts opinion stand is a great accomplishment for the Treaty Tribes as we continue to try to save our salmon and other important marine resources. Tribal lead-

ers met with new EPA Region 10 Administrator Chris Hladlick to introduce him to our Treaty Rights at Risk initiative which demands that the federal government live up to its trust responsibility and protect and lands and waters from pollution and destruction. We have made some progress as demonstrated by completion of the culvert replacement at Carpenter Creek, further opening the creek and marsh ecosystem. This was a mitigation project paid for by the US Chairman Leonard Forsman speaking during the Return of the Shores Breafast on June 1, 2018 at the HOAC. Navy for impacts of inwater work at the looking forward to hosting this import- 1st, 2018, the official end date of the lease.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on our fish- ant event. The Navy held the change of Our elders told stories of their experiences ing grounds in Sinclair Inlet. I spoke at a command ceremony for the Navy Region before the lease and during the occupation dedication ceremony at Stillwaters Envi- Northwest Command at the Puget Sound of our land, and expressed their joy that ronmental Center celebrating completion Naval Shipyard. Outgoing Admiral Mayes the land was finally fully in our possesof the new bridge over Carpenter Creek. I was supportive of tribal relations. The sion. The Tribal Council held their annual also attended the Southern Resident Washington Indian Gaming Association spring retreat at the Quinault Beach ReKiller Whale Task Force meeting in Lac- met in Squaxin Island where we discussed sort. We had presentations and discussions ey. Subcommittees reported on their work the upcoming state legislative elections of several topics including Suquamish addressing the major risk factors that need and how we can best help candidates that Shores planning, housing development, to be addressed to prevent the extinction are supportive of tribal issues. We also treaty rights protection, organizational reof the Orca Pod. The major threats are reviewed the potential impacts that the view, budget planning and management of the lack of food, vessel traffic and noise, Supreme Court decision allowing sports nuisance properties. and toxics. Kitsap Transit met with us to betting will have on the State of Washing- Port Madison Enterprises has invested in discuss their plans for expanding passen- ton and the Indian Tribes. The National White Horse Golf Course since acquirger ferry service to the Kingston for daily Congress of American Indians held their ing the property in 2009, making it one trips to Seattle. We explained our concerns Mid-Year Conference in Kansas City, of best courses in the state today. PME about the potential disruption to our fish- Missouri. The primary issues facing the made another investment in the course by ing activities in the waters on the proposed Tribal leaders were the opiate crisis, pro- sponsoring the Senior Ladies Professional posed BIA reorganization, the upcoming Golf Association (LPGA) tournament at route.

We continue to invest in developing strong midterm elections, and results of a study White Horse. The First Annual Clearwagovernment-to-government relationships gauging the public views of Indian Tribes ter Legends Cup was successful (despite with state, local, tribal and federal elect- that shows there is great need for positive the weather) in introducing our course to ed officials, promoting the interests of messages regarding Indian Country in the the golfing public through the appearance of several Hall of Fame golfers. I was forthe Suquamish Tribe and our surround- media. tunate to golf in the Pro Am with Legend The Suquamish Tribal Government coning community. Staff met to discuss the Wendy Ward of Spokane and MIss Chief tinues to work hard to improve the lives upcoming Centennial Accord Meeting with Governor Inslee that will be held in or our citizens. We celebrated the return of Seattle Days Hailey Crow (also a high Suquamish at the Suquamish Clearwater Suquamish Shores with a breakfast held school golfer). British golfer Trish JohnCasino Resort this September. We are at the House of Awakened Culture on June son won the tournament.

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Sports & Recreation

Lil’ Girls Group Day Trip

Storm Spectators

by Chelsea Jones

by Magdalena Turrieta

Monthly outings for tiny youth

Suquamish youth attend WNBA game in Seattle

The Youth Center Staff took a group of youth to the Storm Game on June 10, 2018. A couple of the youth got to participate in a ball exchange and received a basketball that they were able to take home. Pictured from left, Aliana Chiquiti, Talynn Marquez, Aaliyah Roberts, Alan Chiefstick, Kailyn Usman, Cassady Jackson, Stoney Chiefstick, Kaiden Finkbonner, Christian Wion, Austin Wion, Tyler Marquez, Orlando Chiqiuti, Dakota Standley, and Christopher Old Coyote.

The Lil’ Girls Group took a trip as part of their monthly outing on May 23, 2018. The girls enjoyed no weight Wednesday at Yo G’s frozen yogurt in Poulsbo. After Yo G’s, they went and played at Lion’s Park in Poulsbo and took advantage of the nice weather.

Pictured from left, Tatiana Lawrence, Calesh Williams, Aliana Chiquiti, Olivia Chiquiti, Shayla Sigo, Lilly Pondelick, Cheyenne Sigo, Talynn Marquez, Aaliyah Roberts, Josephine Sparks, Jada Norris-Kennedy, Kendra Hawkins and Avionna Barney-Landers.

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Newest Suquamish Leadership Kitsap Graduates Danielle Morsette and Denita Holmes complete year-long program

Congratulations Suquamish Tribal Members Danielle Morsette and Denita Holmes for graduating from Leadership Kitsap. The program is designed to help participants acquire both a fuller sense of the critical issues affecting Kitsap County and also the leadership skills necessary to motivate and engage others in collaborative efforts to resolve them. It includes a year-long commitment to monthly seminars, retreats and the completion of a community project.

Participants are selected through a competitive screening process conducted by the Leadership Kitsap Board of Directors with a limited number of annual students accepted based on select criteria including the following: commitment to civic involvement in Kitsap County, potential for community leadership, and professional as well as personal achievement.

Past Leadership Kitsap graduates from the Suquamish Tribe include Trish Chargualaf (2015), Cathleen Norris (2014), Rochelle Stockwell (2012), Brittany Bakken (2011), Veronica Rhodes (2010), Shelley Wood (2009), Irene Carper (2008), Barb Santos (2006) and others. For more on the Leadership Kitsap Class of 2018, visit leadershipkitsap.org From left, Danielle Morsette and Denita Holmes.

Sports & Rec Team Member Honored Chelsea Jones receives leadership award Congratulations to Chelsea Jones for being honored with the Native Action Network Leadership Award for 2018. The award is presented to 10 cohorts selected to participate in a one-year leadership training program addressing issues and topics relevant to the urban Native population.

During the program participants engage in leadership training sessions, expand knowledge and networks both within their circle and outside their circle, and work within an assigned group to create a project intended to strengthen the Native community.

“One of the things I will remember most was the opportunities we had to sit down and talk with elected officials,” said Jones.

Jones, along with others, was selected for Chelsea Jones, center, pictured with her parents Toni Jones and John the program through an application and in- Jones at the award ceremony in June. terview process. In addition to being paired up with their own mentors, cohorts were also assigned a youth mentee to be role model to. Graduates and honorees for Native Action Network Leadership Award this year also included community member and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal member T’leena Ives. For more information on the program and other awardees, visit www.enduringspirit.org.

August 17-19, 2018

FREE ADMISSION Friday, August 17

Chief Seattle Days Royalty Pageant Coastal Jam

Saturday, August 18

Chief Seattle Graveside Honoring

Co-ed Softball Tournament Parade

Salmon Dinners Powwow

Horseshoe Tournament

Canoe Races

Sunday, August 19

Co-ed Softball Tournament Chief Seattle Days 5K Fun Run Elders Walk Horseshoe Tournament Canoe Races PowWow Grand Entry Salmon Dinners Raffles & Awards Ceremony

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Activities Calendar SUN

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Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym Dinner & Fireworks In Poulsbo Leave YC @ 7:30pm

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Canoe Journey Protocol Practice 5pm @ YC Dinner provided

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Indianola Beach Day Leave YC @ 1pm

Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Horse Camp Teen Late Night 13+ Seattle Bubble Run Leave YC @ 11:30am 6-10pm@ YC Leave YC @ TBD Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Tribal Journeys Song & Dance Lummi Tribal Horse Camp Early Departure Day Leave YC @ 11:30am Presentation Journeys Hosting Some Suquamish Call YC for Info Adult Open Gym leaving early to join 6pm @ Fitness Gym Teen Late Night 13+ flotilla in Lummi 6-10pm@ YC Bowling Trip Leave YC @ 3pm

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Horse Camp Leave YC @ 11:30am

BI Pool Swim Day Leave YC @ 2pm

Swinomish Tribal Journeys Hosting

Horse Camp Leave YC @ 12pm

Tulalip Tribal Journeys Hosting

Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Girls Group Horse Camp Leave YC @ 11:30am Skateland Trip Leave YC @ TBD 5x5x5 Softball Night Adult Open Gym Suq. Ballfields @ 5pm 6pm @ Fitness Gym Seattle Storm Game Leave YC @ 9am

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Horse Camp Leave YC @ 11:30am Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Tribal Journeys Puyallup Hosting Through Aug. 4

Suquamish Tribal Journeys Hosting Youth Center Closed

Muckleshoot Tribal Journeys Hosting

Muckleshoot Tribal Journeys Hosting

Horse Camp Leave YC @ 11:30am

Tribal Journeys Power Paddle Youth Center

(360) 394-8576 Summer Hours Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm

Fitness Center

(360) 394-7142 Staffed Hours Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

Final Tribal Journeys Landing

To Puyallup

Youth Center Summer Transports Shuttles will pickup youth in Suquamish Tribal Housing between 10am and 11am on days the Youth Center is open. Pickups include Wee Wun, Sackman, Eaglemere and Spirit Hawk. Call the Youth Center for info!

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy California Blend Veggies Cucumber-Tomato Salad Wheat Roll Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Baked Chicken Sweet Potatoes Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit

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Pork-Vegetable Stir Fry Brown Rice Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Spiced Fruit Cup

Beef, Bean & Cheese Burrito Chuckwagon Corn Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit

Greek Chicken Salad Pasta Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit

Tuna Noodle Casserole Broccoli Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit

Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Chef Salad w/ cheese, sunflower seeds, & dried cranberries Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Beef Soup w/ Barley & Vegetables Egg Salad Sandwich Carrot-Apple Salad SF Pudding

French Dip Sandwich Broccoli Salad Tossed Salad Applesauce

Split Pea Soup Tuna Fish Sandwich Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit

Closed Independence Day Holiday

Shepherd’s Pie (ground beef, green beans, mashed potatoes) Tossed Salad Applesauce Muffin Fresh Fruit

Baked Fish Scalloped Potatoes Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Peach Crisp

Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Sweet & Sour Chicken Brown Rice Brussels Sprouts Light Cranberry Coleslaw SF Jell-O w/ Fruit

Pork Pancit Germany Blend Veggies Kale Salad Fresh Fruit

No Elder Council Meetings July & August

Ham Hocks & Beans Brown or White Rice Steamed Kale Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Yogurt & Fruit Parfait

Salmon Oven Roasted Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Fresh Fruit

Indian Tacos w/ meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese Fresh Veggie Tray Fresh Fruit

Geoduck Chowder Chef Salad (w/ HB eggs, meat, cheese) Applesauce Muffin Yogurt & Fruit Parfait

Beverages Served Daily

1% Milk, Lactose Free Milk, Coffee and Tea. Occassional substitutions may be necessary.

Elders Kitchen: 360-394-8407 Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel home delivery for the day.

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Trish Johnson Wins Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup SEATTLE, June, 2018 – Great Britain’s Trish Johnson woke up her putter and closed out the win in The Legends Tour’s inaugural Suquamish Clearwater Legends Cup presented by Boeing.

Johnson opened the final round with bogeys on her first two holes at White Horse Golf Club, but steadied herself with birdies on four of her next nine holes to eventually take the victory with a 36-hole score of 8-under 136.

The player from London won by a fivestroke margin over Lisa Grimes of Arizona at 3-under 141, and Florida’s Michelle McGann at 1-under 143. It was Johnson’s second Legends Tour victory.

“When the pin positions are at the front of the greens, the course is playing at its hardest because the entrances are narrow,” said Johnson, who carded rounds of 66-70 en route to her victory. “You have a shorter club into the green, but you also have nowhere to miss it.”

Coming into the event as a winner of 25 professional tournaments, including three LPGA titles and 19 wins on the Ladies European Tour, Johnson credited solid driving and iron play for her win. She missed From left, Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board President Greg George, PME CEO Samuel Askew, Ms. Chief Seattle Days Hailey Crow, only one fairway in the final round.

Once she rolled in a birdie on the par-5 third hole, the eight-time European Solheim Cup team member settled into a rhythm and extended her lead to four strokes with a birdie on No. 11.

Trish Johnson, Chairman Leonard Forsman and PME COO Irene Carper. Photo courtesy of Mark Krulish, Sound Publishing.

ble to compete on the official senior tour of the LPGA this year, she decided to enter the event.

“It was a grind, but the grind was fun again,” said Ward, a four-time LPGA Tour “I putted so-so, but over the last 10 holes, I winner and three-time U.S. Solheim Cup made the putts when I needed to and that’s Team member. the important thing,” added Johnson, who recorded par on her last seven holes to “I’m going to have to sharpen my skills to earn the winner’s prize of $25,000 in the be competitive on this Tour,” added Ward.

“I need to start practicing again.” $175,000 event.

Grimes moved to 4 under with a birdie on Rounding out the top five in the Suquathe ninth hole, but lost a shot with bogey mish Clearwater Legends Cup was Sweon No. 12. She was never able to catch the den’s Liselotte Neumann and Nancy Scranton of Florida, tied for fourth at frontrunner. even-par 144.

Wendy Ward, a resident of Edwall, Wash., finished 10th in her Legends Tour debut. The Legends Tour is the official senior The Texas native left the LPGA Tour as a tour of the LPGA, providing competitive full-time player in 2015 and has spent the opportunities for female golfers, profeslast few years running a cattle ranch with sional and eligible amateurs, age 45 and over. For more information on the LPGA her husband outside Spokane, Wash. visit thelegendstour.com When Ward turned 45 and became eligi-

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Traditional Heritage Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones

June has flown by, and we are now in the midst of summer. This time of year brings back memories of Jefferson Head Beach and Old-Man-House Park picnics for many of us. In our department, we are hoping you will share some of those memories with us! We were recently awarded a Traditional Cultural Property Grant. Part of the grant project is to interview folks about the importance of these two sites and what they mean to us.

If you are interviewed, some of the questions we may ask include: What did it feel like to you in 2005 when we got back Old-Man-House Park? What types of things do you and your family do at Jefferson Head Beach?

This project is not just to interview Tribal Elders on their memories about these sites; it is to interview all Tribal Members about these sites. We are striving to preserve the information and recent history of these sites for future generations. You can help be a part of it and record your memories with us. Your information and thoughts are important to our Tribal history.

If you are not interested in being interviewed, but want to participate in the project, we are happy to send you a list of questions. This way you can still be a part of the history project and included in the grant; without the pressure of being recorded.

I thank you for your time and consideration. We will have a Youth worker and hopefully a few of the Photo Voice Youth working with us this summer so that participants can have peer-to-peer interviews. It will be nice to have inter-generational interviews for this project as well!

Please call (360) 394-8526 to set up an appointment for an interview. We would love to talk with you about these beautiful places and your memories. You may also contact me by email at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us. Please note, I need at least twenty-four hours to change the equipment before an interview.

Happy 80th Birthday Roger Contraro!

by Kim Kumpf

Roger Contraro is my dad. He is also a husband, a grandpa, great-grandpa, and uncle. Many community members know that he is the icon of our family. What you may not know is that he is turning 80 years-old this month. As tribute, we would like to share a few stories about our dad with you.

Dad is one of 13 children born to Katie Sheldon and Phillip Contraro. He likes to tell us that his chore as a kid was doing the laundry for his large family. Back then, laundry was cleaned in an old wash basin with a hand-wringer, then hung outside on a line to dry. The thought of doing laundry by hand for one makes me cringe, let alone for such a large family.

Being the oldest of his kids, I remember dad working on a cars when I was young and cruising “The Bo” (Poulsbo). He was always busy working or doing something. I remember him helping to pull people’s cars from the ditches when bad weather came.

I also remember him teaching me how to check the fluids in our cars, and to change a tire so I wasn’t stuck on the side of the road (not that I really want to admit I know how to do these things now).

Elders Lodge Poem

Dad taught us that if you borrow something, you should bring it back in better condition than when you borrowed it (clean and with a full tank of gas always went over well). He also taught us that it is better to be honest up front, than to get caught in a lie.

I personally use these teachings in my life, and it has kept me out of trouble- thanks to both mom and dad.

In the Elders Lodge on Hyak Court, there is a poem that hangs on the wall. The poem was written by Elder Ed Moore, who grew up in Suquamish on Front Street. Though he and his wife now live in Bothell, they are frequent fixtures at the Elders Lodge. We would like to recognize Ed for his poem and share it with the community.

Dad was also very understanding when we needed a ride anywhere when we were kids. He always said he’d drop us off and pick us up when we were ready to come home. To this day, he still picks us up when we need a ride from the ferry after a Seahawks game. He also still shows up with the mini every year and pulls scotch broom at our property, because we girls are allergic to scotch broom.

submitted by Della Crowell

He donates his time to grade the North Kitsap little league roads and parking lot each year- a job he’s been doing it since Phil played baseball four decades ago. Dad taught Phil how to work the equipment when he was young and they have been volunteering at NKLL field together for years.

Elders Lodge

The clouds were hung like puffs of cotton.

The waves lapping on shore, bringing memories of our ancestors

If you know dad, you know that he lives his life as he wants. When he was younger, he was known to frequent the local bars, but gave that up many, many years ago. He also used to be a welder, then decided to change his trade and went back to school to become a grader operator- a job he’s been doing ever since. Though he retired from the union many years ago, he still grades roads on the side for a variety of local businesses and individuals. He also participates on the Suquamish Tribal Seafood Board and the Tribal Gaming Commission.

Eternal!!

An Eagle soars past, on pine-scented wind, that is as sweet as the breath of Jesus.

This is our Sacred Place, we are blessed.

We are “Suquamish” For more information on happenings at the Elders Lodge, contact Della Crowell at (360) 394-8417 or dcrowell@suquamish.nsn.us

Suquamish Tribal Elder Ed Moore. His poem hangs inside the Elders Lodge.

If you don’t know Roger, you should know Roger. He should be shared before he passes into the next life. He’s done a lot good and not so good (in his younger days), but he’s become a very good man. He needs to be recognized while he is alive and still grading roads, pushing 80 years old! We, his family would like to wish him a very happy 80th birthday. Love from us all Janis, Kim, Kelly, Phil, and Ira. Love from all the grandkids and great grandkids as well.

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William Forsman Jonathan OldCoyote-Bagley

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Ashley Friedman

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Harvey Adams III Ellen Hagen Raven Roberts Jeremy Rubeck Juanita Villanueva

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Shayan Mabe

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Joseph Agibnik Mathew Hawk Laloni Mowitch Eric Pondelick Oskar Salas Julian Garza

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Max Gellert Randy Jones Michael Puckett Dakota Standley

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Bonnie Carriere Jocelyn Jones Tony Nilluka

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Mark Belmont Jacob Ewing Donald George

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Jody Mackenzie Amanda Scheer Malina Vejar Roland Dalois

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Catherine Howard Leyton Miller

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Samuel Castaneda-Sigo Judith Porter

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Zoeyanne Lawrence

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Joseph Adams Travis Ives Jerry Lawrence

Eugene Jones Michelle Lanning Mary Miller

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Trenton Landsaw Kelsy Womak Bryson Miller Natasha Tiffany

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Roger Contraro Jack George Madison Geroge Nicole Neugebauer Charles Sigo

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Alden Boure David Demain Tyleeander Purser Corrina Sigo Everly Sigo Koh-kai Williams

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Gary Hagen III David Pierpoint Valerie Stull

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Richard Belmont Jr. Ed Carriere Kali Chargualaf Sharon Purser-Atkins Cecilia Williams

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Michael Cheyney Benjamin Purser Barbara Burgess Nicoline Spanos Maheyla Joe

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Breylin Alexander Julian Covarrubias Princeton George Amaya Lawrence Drew Lawrence Bahiyyih Mudd

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Michelle Goodner Qwoo-chee Moran

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