Suquamish News, October 2018

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Suquamish News Volume 18

October 2018

Celebrating Suquamish In this issue...

Museum Awarded pg. 3

No. 10

Community members get first look at new ferry carrying Tribe’s name

A New Home For CKA pg. 4

Disaster Training pg. 12

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Community Calendar

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Events

Meetings

Lushootseed Language Family Classes Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24 5pm Family Lushootseed Classes are every Wednesday! Share a meal with community members while learning words and phrases in Lushootseed. Contact Lushootseed Language Coordinator Lena Maloney at (360) 394-8644 or email lmaloney@suquamish.nsn.us.

Suquamish Warriors OCT 2 5:30pm Veterans and guests 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.

Suquamish Seafood Board Meeting OCT 15 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.

Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings OCT 4 & 18 9am The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds meetings every other Thursday.

Meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members. For more information, contact Angela Brainerd at (360) 394-8652.

Museum Board Meeting OCT 11 10:30am For more information about meetings including agendas and upcoming meetings, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Tribal Council Meeting OCT 1, 17 & 29 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

Suquamish Community Health Fair Oct 19 9am Members of the Suquamish Tribe and Community are invited to attend at the House of Awakened Culture in Downtown Suquamish. The fair features healthy living information, raffles, gifts and free flu shots for Tribal Members and Suquamish Government employees. For more information contact Barbara Hoffman at (360) 394-8468.

Community Halloween Party Oct 26 5:30pm This year, the Human Services Department is hosting a Community Halloween Party at the House of Awakened Culture. Bring your pre-carved jack-o-lanterns for judging; participate in the costume contests, a cake walk and more! Dinner will also be served.

Veterans Day Holiday Closure Nov 12 Monday, November 12, 2018 is the Federal Veterans Day Holiday observance.

All Tribal Government offices will be closed. In addition, there is no school at Chief Kitsap Academy or the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center.

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and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only and key staff. For more information, contact Marguerite McKnight at mmcknight@suquamish.nsn.us Suquamish Elders Council OCT 16 6pm Meeting are the third Tuesday of the month in the Elders Lodge on Hyak Court. For details contact Della Crowell at (360) 394-8417 or dcrowell@suquamish.nsn.us.

PME Board of Directors Meeting OCT 3 & 19 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@clearwatercasino.com or (360) 598-8703.

Suquamish Housing Board Meeting OCT 10 9am TThe Suquamish Tribe Housing Board meetings are open to the Suquamish Tribal Members. Suquamish Tribal Members can request to be added to the agenda by contacting Tribal Housing, Rachel Nellenbach (360) 394- 8423 or by e-mail at rnellenbach@suquamish.nsn.us.

The following boards and committees have no meetings scheduled in September: Suquamish Cultural Co-Op, Suquamish Fishers Board, Suquamish Tribal Child Welfare Committee and the Suquamish Higher Education Board. For more information on board schedules, visit the online event calendar at www.suquamish.nsn.us

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MV Suquamish Community Open House

Suquamish honored during celebration for Washington State’s newest ferry

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Council Seeks Executive Board Applications

The Suquamish Tribal Council is seeking applications from Tribal Members for positions on several executive boards that are up for appointment in 2019.

Representatives of the Suquamish Tribe were gifted with a plaque carrying the name of the newest ferry MV Suquamish at a community celebration for the vessel on September 22, 2018. The ferry will begin service on the Muckliteo/Clinton run beginning this month.

Elders Honoring

More than 280 people attend annual event

Museum Receives Honors Suquamish awarded at AIANTA

Position 2 on the Tribal Gaming Commission, currently held by Joshua Bagley; Position 4 on the Seafood Enterprise Board currently held by Misty Sigo; Position 5 on the Housing Board currently held by Mable Anderson; Position 1 on the Higher Education Board currently held by Lena Maloney-Purser and Position 2 on the Higher Education Board currently held

by Charles Deam Jr.; Position 3 on the Suquamish Museum Board currently held

by Denita Holmes and Position 4 on the Suquamish Museum Board held by Pat Ballargeon; Position 2 on the Enrollment Committee held by Martha Sachava; and Positions 1 and 2 on the Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors currently held by Shelly Wood and Greg George.

PME Board Members spend approximately 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/ or trainings may also be necessary. Terms are three years for all appointments. Board members are paid stipends as allowed by charter/ordinance.

Submit letters of interest to the Tribal Council Executive Assistant 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. Letters must be received by December 6, 2017. Tribal Members who signed up at the 2018 General Council meeting for these boards will automatically be submitted for consideration.

The annual Elders Honoring, held on September 20, 2018 at Kiana Lodge, was the largest yet with more than 280 guests. Pictured from left, Suquamish Elders Jim Henry and Nancy Sigo are drawn for the first place basket at the event which included a fully decorated holiday tree.

The Suquamish Museum is the recipient of the AINTA 2018 Excellence in Customer Service Award. Suquamish Museum Docent Gus Purser accepted the award on behalf of the Museum at the AINTA 20th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico in September. Pictured from left, James Surveyor, AIANTA Board Member, Sherry L. Rupert, AIANTA Board President, Gus Purser and Camille Ferguson, AIANTA Executive Director.

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Shyla Ahvakana-Villa plays in the water on the outer deck of the MV Suquamish while awaiting festivities to start during the community celebration for the vessel. Photo courtesy of Robert Grzan.

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Education

A New Home for Chief Kitsap Academy

Chief Kitsap Academy student Hunter Green works on weaving regalia during class at the school’s new campus, located in the former Northwest College of Art & Design complex along Highway 305. Classes began at the new facility in September.

Retooling Representations of Indian People in Peter Pan

Children’s theatre partners with Suquamish for portrayal of indigenous in local production This fall, Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre (KCMT) will be presenting audiences in Kitsap with a slightly different version of the classic play Peter Pan- one that includes Pacific Northwest indigenous people’s language and culture.

and to learn more about the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.

“Addressing disparaging stereotypes of native people is challenging. It takes courage to change the narrative; and not just avoid the conversation. This is not a perfect fix but when communities get together to collaborate, it builds knowledge, visibility and healing. We are proud to work with KCMT to present a more authentic representation of native people in Peter Pan and see this as an opportunity to strengthen our sovereignty through community education,” said Suquamish Tribal Council Treasurer and KCMT mom, Robin Sigo.

The original play created in 1904 and subsequent film produced by Disney in 1953 included archaic and offensive caricatures of indigenous North Americans. While many contemporary productions of the play omit the scenes involving indigenous people altogether, KCMT representatives are working with Suquamish Tribal families involved in their production to ensure that scenes with indigenous characters include culturally appropriate Rehearsals for the play continue weekly through the fall dress and references. at Briedablik Elementary, with performances schedule “We are working closely with the Suquamish Tribe so Nov. 1-18 at the North Kitsap Auditorium. Tickets are on that our production will bring honor to the Natives in our sale now at kcmt.org community,” said Kerby Criss, found and executive di- About KCMT rector of KCMT. “It was important to us that we portray Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre (KCMT) is a 501(c)(3) the indigenous characters in our play appropriately and nonprofit, semi-professional theatre production company genuinely, in a manner that does not perpetuate the offen- for children, run entirely by parent volunteers. KCMT sive indigenous stereotypes in the original play.” was founded in 2000 by Executive Director Kerby Criss Volunteers and families in the production are attending a workshop on Saturday, September 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Suquamish Tribe Youth Center to create woven outfits that are inspired by regalia for the production

to provide children in Kitsap County with the opportunity to grow and develop in the theatrical arts and perform onstage, as well as offer quality, wholesome entertainment for the community. For more information visit kcmt.org

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Wellness Center Sponsors Special Olympics Run

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Health & Wellness

Run with the Cops raises more than $15k for Washington Athletes

From left, volunteers Jason and Abby Purser pose for a photo at the Suquamish Wellness Booth during the Run with the Cops fundraiser, supporting Special Olympics Washington athletes. More than 180 runners participated in the September event.

Suquamish Tribal Members, their households and Tribal Government Employees are eligible at no charge.

Sponsored by Suquamish Community Health Programs

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Government

National Tribal Conference

Historic Preservation Officers gather in Suquamish Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs) from throughout Indian Country gathered the Port Madison Indian Reservation Sept. 11-14, for their annual conference.

Organized by the National Association of Tribal Historical Preservation Officers (NATHPO), the event brought tribal representatives from across the nation together to discuss cultural and historic sites protection, preservation projects, legislation and outreach to Federal agencies.

“Because of its importance, coupled with the current climate in Washington D.C., our conference this year focused on tribal consultation,” said NATHPO President D. Bambi Kraus.

THPOs spearhead projects to preserve cultural sites in Indian Country, lead repatriation efforts for artifacts with Federal agencies and are an integral part of the government-to-government consultation process for tribes. Plans created by THPOs have emphasized the importance of the oral tradition, as well as consulting tribal elders and spiritual leaders with special knowledge of tribal traditions. They also give emphasis to the importance of protecting “traditional cultural properties,” places that are eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places because of their association with cultural practices and beliefs.

“It was an honor to greet tribal representatives from throughout the United States and welcome them to the ancestral homeland of the Suquamish People,” said Suquamish Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Dennis Lewarch.

In addition to workshops and informational sessions during the conference, TPHOs visted area tribes to learn more about the culture and traditions of Pacific Northwest indigenous people.

New Title For Grants Department

Name change better describes services and staff duties

by Angela Flemming

Most people assume that our department “only” writes grants but over the years it has evolved into offering a variety of services to departments, the tribal government and community.

Did you know that, in addition to bringing in over $3,400,000 million in grant revenue, our department also wrote 18 governmental policies for other departments, facilitated 7 funding forecasts, awarded over $300,000 in Appendix X community grants, received 12 research requests, regularly analyzes data sets, was responsible for compliance and reporting on approximately 38 programs and applied for 25 grants? With all these efforts, the department also included community outreach and fundraising efforts in their schedules.

In light of this, to more accurately describe what our department provides, the name of our department has changed to The Suquamish Tribe Research and Strategic Development Department. The name change signals a shift in the role of the department and though we still offer the same services it will also include strategic research, analysis, and reporting to further opportunities for collaborations. It also maintains our commitment to support fundraising and development for the benefit of the Suquamish Tribe and community.

Research and Strategic Development staff include Robin Little Wing Sigo, Suquamish Foundation Director; Angela Flemming, Development Manager; Teresa Barron, Grant Specialist; Albie Lawrence, Grant Writer I; Margeaux Lewis, Administrative Assistant; Katalina Gubatayao-Bolima, Grant Development Associate and introducing Lisette Austin, Grant Writer I. She is joining us to replace Ann Donovan, who retired in June. If you have any questions, please give us a call or stop by.

New Employee Spotlight Meet Fisheries Ecologist Anne Baxter

My name is Anne Baxter and I am a new Ecologist with The Suquamish Tribe. I am part of the Environmental Program that helps protect treaty-reserved fishing rights and resources. Among other things, I’ll be working to restore habitat, prevent further degradation to the environment, and protect access to fishing areas.

I grew up in Seattle, went to Shoreline Community College, and eventually finished my bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington. After living and working in Western Samoa for several years as a Peace Corps Volunteer, I found a job at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle. While at the Center, I was able to earn a Master’s Degree in Fisheries Sciences and spent over a decade working to identify and understand drivers behind Puget Sound and salmonid health. I am excited to be able to bring my experiences and expertise here so that I can work to protect treaty rights and the natural resources that help to sustain the Suquamish people.

My 1-year old daughter and I will be moving to the Indianola area this September and I’m looking forward to taking her on walks to the beach during the time of the falling leaves and clean air!

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Government

Chairman’s Report

by Leonard Forsman

The Tribal Council met with the Port Madison Enterprise Board to receive updates on this important economic arm of the Suquamish Tribe. We discussed marketing and entertainment initiatives, downtown Suquamish redevelopment and the establishment of new business opportunities as we continue to diversify our tribal economy. We look forward to reviewing PME’s annual plan this fall.

Work continues in several venues on protecting our homeland from pollution and climate change. The Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force met in Swinomish with a capacity public audience to review recommendations being proposed to for inclusion in the report to Governor Inslee. There continues to be a lot of public pressure to remove or breach the Snake River Dams as a way of providing more chinook to the SRKW as they feed at the mouth of the Columbia River. Harvest modifications, seal and sea lion predation, toxic waste management and management of vessel traffic and noise, including Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Formsan honoring Washington State Ferries Vessel Project Engineer Ron Wohlfrom with a carved paddle whale watchers, are prominent issues of necklace during the Community Celebration for the MV Suquamish on Saturday, September 22, 2018. discussion. er Morgan pipeline and also our work on (Inuit). Assistant Secretary Sweeney said she would do her best for Indian CounI attended the Global Climate Action orca whale protection.

Summit in San Francisco. The Bloomberg The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indi- try and try to support Tribes regardless Foundation was the primary sponsor of ans held their annual meeting at the Coeur of political affiliation. Secretary Zinke the international gathering. Harrison Ford, D’Alene Tribe’s Casino/Resort. On Sun- stated that “sovereignty needs to mean Alec Baldwin, Michael Bloomberg, Al day we held our ATNI Board meeting something” and stated that his BIA reorGore, Nancy Pelosi and other politicians, where we reviewed budgets and finalized ganization would not go forward without business leaders and celebrities joined details of the conference. Sunday night the support of the Tribes. in promoting the importance of aggres- included a tribal leaders meeting with The annual Suquamish Elders Honoring sive actions to combat this crisis. I also John Tahsuda (Kiowa) who serves as the was held at Kiana Lodge. We had a full joined an affiliated international meeting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for house of tribal elders from many tribal naof foreign representatives from Denmark, Indian Affairs to discuss BIA reorganiza- tions. Multiple raffle prizes were awarded Chile, the Phillipines and Fiji that are tion and other issues of concern. Monday and a delicious lunch was served. Thanks seeing the impacts of ocean acidification morning saw a ceremonial opening of the to the Suquamish Warriors for posting the on shellfish populations and natural eco- conference by the Coeur D’Alene Tribe colors, Chief Kitsap Academy students systems. The conference was focused on led by their Chairman Ernie Stensgar. As for the songs and for serving the food, how corporations are investing in renew- President of ATNI I provided the State of Human Services Staff for organizing able energy over fossil fuels and some are ATNI, which has a strong future due to the the event, Kiana Lodge, and our emcee seeing these investments to be profitable. hard work of board members, tribal lead- Wayne.

The 11th Hour Foundation met with us ers and staff on fiscal stability and policy The Suquamish Canoe Family and Sacred here in Suquamish to learn more about development. I had to leave the confer- Water pulled a total of three canoes to the our efforts to protect the Salish Sea. 11th ence on Monday night to travel to Wash- annual Salmon Homecoming celebration Hour is committed to moving our econo- ington D.C. to join a selected number of in downtown Seattle. We joined the flotilmies to sustainability and away from reli- tribal leaders to meet with Secretary of la and joined the celebration on shore that ance on extraction and waste. They were Interior Ryan Zinke and his new Assistant celebrates the return of our sacred food, interested in our efforts to stop the Kind- Secretary of Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney the salmon, returning to our waters.

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Sports & Recreation

Inter-Tribal Basketball

Youth Group Activities

by Magdalena Turrieta

by Becky Rupp

High schoolers square off in new season

Girls begin fall with paint and sip activities

On September 12, the girls group painted ceramic snail, fish and unicorn shaped ”piggy” banks in the Art Room at the Youth Center with light snacks and sparkling cider. From left; Alana Chiefstick, Shayla Sigo, Mackenzie Crow and Mikayla Madayag painting their piggy banks.

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Back row from left; Kai Dickerson, Kynoa Sipai, Stoney Chiefstick, Austin Wion and Orlando Chiquiti.

Front row from left; Antonia Ewing, Brandy Boure, Nika Chiquiti and Christian Wion.

The Suquamish Sports and Recreation Dept. started another season of inter-tribal basketball in September. The first game, played at Nisqually youth center, was close with teams matching point for point for most of the game. Late in the second half, Suquamish pulled out ahead by six and kept the lead until the end to bring home a win. More games are scheduled in October! Check the activities calendar for exact days and times.

Beginning October 8th.

New, fun classes on Mondays and Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm.  Increase strength and endurance  Improve/maintain function  Elevate Mood  Reduce risks of falling  Reduce disease  Have fun with others!  Monthly & Quarterly Prizes 

Transportation for those who need it is available: call Sue Henry @ 340-4492,

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Activities Calendar SUN

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Girls Grades 7-8 Girls Grades 5-6 B-ball Practice B-ball Practice 4pm@ Fitness Gym 4:30pm@ Fitness Gym Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

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Girls Grades 7-8 Girls Grades 5-6 Girls Grades 7-8 B-ball Practice B-ball Practice B-ball Practice 4pm@ Fitness Gym 4:30pm@ Fitness Gym 4pm@ Fitness Gym HS Inter-Tribal B-ball Adult Open Gym Leave YC @ 4:30pm 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Halloween decorating after school at the Youth Center all week!

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Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 3pm @ BI High Sch. Girls Grades 7-8 B-ball Practice 4pm@ Fitness Gym

YC Closed Staff In-Service Girls Grades 5-6 B-ball Practice 4:30pm@ Fitness Gym Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Girls Grades 7-8 Girls Grades 5-6 B-ball Practice B-ball Practice 4pm@ Fitness Gym 4:30pm@ Fitness Gym Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

YC Closed Girls Grades 5-6 Girls Grades 7-8 Staff In-Service B-ball Practice B-ball Practice 4:30pm@ Fitness Gym 4pm@ Fitness Gym Girls Grades 7-8 B-ball Practice Teen Girls Adult Open Gym 4pm@ Fitness Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym Sleepover 7pm@ YC HS Inter-Tribal B-ball Home @ 7pm

Girls Grades 7-8 Girls Grades 5-6 Girls Grades 7-8 B-ball Practice B-ball Practice B-ball Practice 4pm@ Fitness Gym 4:30pm@ Fitness Gym 4pm@ Fitness Gym HS Inter-Tribal B-ball Adult Open Gym Leave YC @ 4:30pm 6pm @ Fitness Gym

Girls Grades 7-8 Girls Grades 5-6 Lil’Kids Group B-ball Practice B-ball Practice 2pm@ YC 4pm@ Fitness Gym 4:30pm@ Fitness Gym Girls Grades 7-8 Haunted Hay Rides B-ball Practice 4pm@ Fitness Gym Youth 10+ only HS Inter-Tribal B-ball Leave YC @ 6pm Home @ 7pm Adult Open Gym

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Girls Grades 7-8 B-ball Practice 4pm@ Fitness Gym Trick or Treating With Youth Center 5-9:30pm @ YC

Pumpkin Patch Trip Leave YC @ 10:30am Girls Grades 5-6 B-ball Practice 4:30pm@ Fitness Gym Adult Open Gym 6pm @ Fitness Gym

YC Halloween Party Sacred Water 11am-2pm @ YC Halloween Jam 5pm @ HOAC Girls Grades 7-8 B-ball Practice 4pm@ Fitness Gym HS Halloween Party 5:30pm @ HOAC

Youth Center 360-394-8576 Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Fitness Center 360-394-7142

Staffed Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm

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Chicken Fajita (Chicken, peppers & onions, whole wheat tortilla) Refried Beans Apple-Carrot Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Tamale Pie (ground beef, cheese, veg gies, & cornmeal crust) Spinach-Blueberry Salad Fresh Fruit

Baked Fish Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Apple & Pine-apple Salad Wheat Roll SF Jell-O w/ Fruit Baked Chicken Quinoa Salad Germany Blend Veggies Cucumber-Tomato Salad Chewy Chocolate Cookie

Steak & Green Bean Casserole Brown Rice Kale Salad Fresh Fruit

Goulash (ground beef, green beans, tomato) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit Calico Bean Soup Tuna Fish Sandwich Cucumber-Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit

Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Spinach Salad w/ sunflower seeds and dried cranberries Yogurt Parfait w/ Fruit & Granola Hamburger Vegetable Soup Egg Salad Sandwich Cole Slaw Fresh Fruit

Tuna-Noodle Casserole Fresh Steamed Spinach Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Fresh Fruit

Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Sliced Turkey w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit Chicken Adobo Brown Rice Capri Veggie Blend Broccoli Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Capri Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Hamburger on a Whole Grain Bun Brussels Sprouts Cranberry Cole Slaw Spiced Fruit Cup

Macaroni-Beef Casserole Germany Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Angel Food Cake w/ Berries

Geoduck Chowder w/ crackers Chef Salad (w/ ham, hard boiled egg, sunflower seeds) Blueberry Bran Muffin Yogurt Parfait w/ Fruit & Granola Indian Tacos (w/ ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, cheese, sour cream) Fresh Veggie Platter Fresh Fruit

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

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Chicken-Rice Salad (chicken, rice, tomatoes, lettuce, & cucumber) Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Veggies Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Peach Crisp

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

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

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NK Fire & Rescue Proposes Replacement For Expiring Levies

If approved, funding will maintain current levels of service by supporting both daily operations and capital needs

by Michele Laboda

(KINGSTON, Wash.) – Officials at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue (NKF&R) have placed a measure on the upcoming ballot that, if approved, will replace two expiring taxes. Passage of the measure will help the district to maintain current levels of service by providing necessary resources to fund both operations and capital needs.

approval of the new M&O will result in a total fire tax rate for most of the district’s property owners that’s about the same as the 2018 rate.

The proposed maintenance and operations (M&O) levy would allow the district to collect an additional $1.6 million in annual revenue for four years, beginning in 2019. The estimated 2019 tax rate would be about $0.48 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation.

The November request is part of the district’s continued effort to recover from the lingering effects of the recession that started in 2008. By state law, fire protection districts are limited in their revenue sources. Fire and emergency medical taxes average about 15 percent of each property tax bill. NKF&R receives 82 percent of its operating funds through property taxes so when property values plummeted, so did tax revenues.

However, because two of the district’s voter-approved measures are expiring and increasing assessed valuations are causing other levy rates to fall, it’s estimated that

Between 2009 and 2014, the district collected $2.5 million less in funding than it would have during normal economic conditions. Although valuations are now

recovering, legal caps on tax increases able work and storage spaces in existing prevent the district’s revenues from re- facilities. covering at the same rate.

The remaining $2.6 million (or $650,000 The majority of Proposition 1’s funding per year) will replace the funding providwill be applied toward capital projects that ed by the expiring maintenance and opthe district was forced to defer as it divert- erations levy, helping to ensure that the ed resources away from planned projects district can continue its current levels of in an effort to maintain levels of service service. during the recession and its aftermath.

To ensure that the public has all of the inThree ambulances, one water tender truck, one fire engine, several support vehicles and a long list of smaller capital items are all slated for replacement over four years at a total cost of about $2.6 million. Also planned are about $1.3 million in maintenance and improvements on the district’s five fire stations over four years, including HVAC and roof replacements as well as some remodeling that will increase avail-

formation needed to make a decision on the proposal, NKF&R is hosting a series of open houses. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the station, see the equipment, learn tips for keeping families safe and enjoy refreshments while talking with firefighters. The Suquamish area event is slated for Monday, October 15 from 4 – 7 p.m. at 18533 Augusta Avenue. More information is also available at nkfr.org.

Suquamish Hosts Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT)

by Cherrie May

In a large scale disastrous event, we are often called upon to be our own first responders. In Suquamish, there are now more community members trained to help, thanks to a recent Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class coordinated

by Suquamish Tribe Emergency Management.

A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a volunteer resident and business owner group trained to provide aid to their families, neighbors and communities during and after a disaster. The CERT program trains citizens how to help. A total of 15 community members participated in the Suquamish Tribe CERT training which took place each weekend August CERT participants learning how to safely lift 22 – September 15, 2018.

These community members now have a better idea and skills in Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Ops, Light Search & Rescue, CERT Organization, Disaster Phycology, Terrorism and more.

heavy objects that have fallen on people during a disastrous event.

community members and neighbors with personal disaster preparedness in October.

Watch for announcements in flyers and Social media for date and time!

Congratulations to the CERT graduates The Suquamish Tribe Emergency Man- including our very own Barb Santos and agement will be hosting a MAP Your Mark Taylor, thank you for helping to Emergency Management Coordinator Cherrie May with Sports and Recreation Director Barb Neighborhood meeting to teach more make our community better prepared.

Santos during a recent training at the Suquamish Tribal Center.

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Community Notices

Obituaries Jim Lawrence passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday September 6, 2018 surrounded by his children and family.

Jim was born at 2:10 am on January 14, 1957 in Bremerton, WA to Anne and Charles Lawrence.

Jim was the fourth child born to Anne and the third child born to Charles. He was just one of 7 children.

He grew up in Suquamish and was a proud Suquamish Tribal Member. He loved his community and was very involved in cultural and community events. Jim was true to the blue he loved his Seattle Seahawk Football Team and his Seattle Mariners.

James R. Lawrence Jim was a very proud parent, January 14, 1957 - September 6, 2018 grandparent, and uncle. He had 4 children, 7 step children, 9 grandchildren, 17 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was a family man who celebrated all moments of his family’s lives. He was given the nickname 2 POPS by his great niece and wore it proudly.

James was survived by his 3 Children Jaime Lawrence; Cameron (Kelsey) Lawrence; Brittany (Jesse) Dumford. His 5 siblings Marjorie Herndon; Marilyn (Gene) Jones; Barbara Lawrence; Billy (Marjorie) Lawrence; Donny McKinney. His Step Children Bryan; Rachel; Tracey; James; Branden; Brock; Christa. His 9 grandchildren Kaliska; Zoey Anne; Jorden; Drew; Jeanette; Nadaleigh; Lawson.

He was proceeded in death by his mother Anne Lawrence; Father Charles Lawrence; Brother John Lawrence; Daughter Nahtanha Lawrence; Grandson Coleton Dumford; Grandson Izayah Lawrence Services for James were held on September 14, 2018 at 1:00pm at the House of Awakened Culture 7235 NE Parkway Suquamish, WA 98392. At the request of his family, attendees please wore Seahawks gear, and sent Jim out in a Sea of Blue.

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