qyuuqs News December 2016

Dec 2016 Vol. 50 No. 11

Looking Back at 2016

Swinomish Landing, Paddle to Nisqually

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NTENTS INSIDE

A cedar rose decoration made for the 2015 Senior Center Christmas party

ON THE COVER

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Dental Health Aide Therapist Dedication Ceremony

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2 The Lone Tree's New Fence 3 Youth Fun Run

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4 Preschool Moving Up Ceremony 5 Students Sing in Lushootseed

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6 La Conner High School

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Swinomish Landing, Paddle to Nisqually

Graduation

7 Swinomish Landing, Paddle to Nisqually

8 The Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon Ceremony

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03 Editor’s Note 05 The Chairman’s Message 06 Notice of Hearing + Community Happenings 07 Swinomish Holiday Schedule for Tribal Offices 08 Obituaries 09 Attention Enrolled Swinomish Members: It's Gift...

10 The Blessing of the New HR Building + Reality 12 Swinomish Dental Clinic Receives WDSF Grant...

15 Lushootseed Practice 16 December Tide Table 17 Native Roots: What Are Trees Made Of? 18 Being Frank 19 NB3 Fitness Day + Positive Indian Parenting Quotes 20 2001-2010 qyuuqs News (Kee Yoks) 22 Social Security + Swinomish Utility Authority 24 Mindful Money Matters 25 Wood Stove and Fire Place Safety Tips 26 Swinomish Police Dept. Welcomes Chief Lou D'Amelio 27 Standing Rock 29 DEP 30 Halloween Photos 31 Youth Center Calendar 32 Aqiimuk's Kitchen + From the Tribal Archive 33 Elders Menu 34 Mrs. V's 2 Cents 36 December Birthdays

editor’s NOTE Happy holidays! For me, this time of year has its highs and lows, but in the end I always find peace when I’m around family and friends. While the holiday season can be joyous, it can also be a very sad time of year for some people. It’s my goal this holiday to be present instead of just giving presents and to be more thoughtful, giving a smile to those who are not feeling the joy of Christmas.

As we get closer to 2017, I am very pleased with what 2016 brought with it. For years, I thought that once I turned thirty I would have my life together—what was I thinking? I’ve learned there is a sense of deeper meaning to this coming of age, that life may not be picture perfect and does not come in any paticular order.

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In regards to the qyuuqs News, we have been celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Seagull all year long. I hope you enjoyed seeing content from past issues and enjoy the last addition of Volume #50!

Since tribal offices will be closed for a couple weeks in December, so employees can celebrate the holidays with family, I included a holiday schedule. Make sure you check out that information!

The years just keep coming and going! I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Stay warm and safe this December! goliahlitza Caroline Edwards

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Moon to Put Your Paddles Away Late November/December Moon is the "Moon to put your paddles away. This moon signals a time to move indoors for the coming winter seasons. During the winters moons, tools, baskets and other items are constructed. Sea-run cutthroat trout, black mouth salmon, and steelhead are fished and hunting waterfowl and game continues. Shellfish are collected during the nighttime low tides.

Excerpt from ‘13 Moons: The 13 Lunar Phases, and How They Guide the Swinomish People’.

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spee pots Brian Cladoosby, Chairman (360) 708.7533 | bcladoosby@

ya qua leouse Brian Porter, Vice Chair (360) 840.4186 | bporter@

sapelia Sophie Bailey, Secretary (360) 853.6458 | sbailey@

taleq tale II Barbara James, Treasurer (360) 391.3958 | bjames@

pay a huxton Chester Cayou, Jr. (360) 770.3378 | ccayou@

The mission of qyuuqs News is to provide monthly communication to Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Members near and far. We are committed to serving as an apolitical forum for the Swinomish governing officials and all Community Members. qyuuqs News is not intended to reflect the official position of the governing body at Swinomish Indian Tribal Community but rather reflects the ideas, events, and thoughts of individual Community Members and Tribal staff. As such, the Swinomish Tribe makes no claim as to the accuracy or content of any of the articles contained therein. qyuuqs News 17337 Reservation Road, La Conner, WA 98257 Phone (360) 466.7258 Fax (360) 466.1632 *SUBMISSIONS Send your news tips, stories, and photos to qyuuqs@swinomish.nsn.us Submission deadline: 10th day of the month EDITORIAL Caroline Edwards, Editor | cedwards@swinomish.nsn.us

cha das cud II Glen Edwards (360) 708.3113 | gedwards@

yal le ka but Steve Edwards (360) 840.5768 | sedwards@

SM OK O LO Leon John (360) 421.0406 | ljohn@

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SWINOMISH COMMUNICATIONS Heather Mills, Communications Manager | hmills@swinomish.nsn.us Emma Fox, Communications Specialist | efox@swinomish.nsn.us ADVISORY COMMITTEE Allan Olson, John Stephens, Tracy James, Kevin Paul This issue is available online at swinomish-nsn.gov/qyuuqs Photos credits: qyuuqs News Staff or as credited. All rights reserved.

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the chairman’s MESSAGE

This year marks 80 years since Swinomish seated its first Senate. Today, our Senate serves over 900 tribal members. With confidence and strength, it continues to ensure that our members are taken care of and is committed to community advancement. I am personally committed to each and every one of you— as a friend, a family member, and as your Chairman.

Our Senators and staff work hard to provide the best possible tribal member services. I thank them for their dedication to the important work they do, as we have much to be proud of as a community. Together we have made historical steps in health and social services sovereignty.

For example, this year Swinomish became the first tribe in the lower 48 states to approve a Dental Health Care Therapist, which triples our available dental services. We also implemented the “Swinomish Indian Revenue Service” to manage tax revenue used to support the La Conner School District, local services, and our Para Pros education program. Para Pros work with our tribal youth in grades K-12 during the school day and also provide after school programs including one-on-one tutoring and continued education.

It has been a year of true growth in sovereignty.

From the signing of the agreement for enhanced tribal identification cards to receiving the Climate Adaptation Leadership award for Natural Resources after a decade of advancing climate change research and plan implementation. We also stood with our La Conner neighbors to pass the La Conner School Board Levy, and grew our economy with the purchase of another gas station. We are doing great things at Swinomish and we are doing it together!

A couple of golden moments to note is that 2016 marks the 70th anniversary of the John K. Bob Ballfield, a place that holds so much meaning of love and hope for our community. This year we also celebrate the 50th anniversary of qyuuqs News!

It is a chilly fall for our football families, but this doesn’t stop our La Conner Braves parents who brave the weather to cheer on our youth football players. Special thanks to our high school volleyball team with their successful year of placing third in Washington State. Now it's time to pull out our bench pads for basketball season. It looks like there are going to be some great games ahead of us. On a final athletic note, we certainly appreciate the Swinomish Recreation Department for contributing to the success of our athletes by paying their activity fees.

Christmastime is such a wonderful time for reflection.

A flood of appreciation and love fills my heart as I think about all the special times, tears, and laughter we’ve shared together. I am thankful for you. May you all have a safe and joyful holiday season. May the Creator bless each and every one of you. spee pots Brian Cladoosby sw d bš qyuuqs News e e

As 2016 draws to an end, I pause to think about our elders and all they have done for our tribe.

These heroes in our community serve in so many capacities—prayer warriors, fishermen, teachers, elected officials, healthcare providers, and so much more. Our elders knew what they wanted for their children’s children and, against all odds, they made it happen. I am thankful to serve our Swinomish people. Swinomish is my foundation. It's the place I call home, the place my elders call home, and the place my children’s children will call home.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS DECEMBER 14 Swinomish Gift Card Day Details on PAGE 8 Community Dinner* 6PM Youth Center DECEMBER 20 Elders' Christmas Party 11AM Senior Center DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Brunch 11AM Youth Center Details on PAGE 9 DECEMBER 25 Merry Christmas!

JANUARY 1 Happy New Year!

JANUARY 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day! JANUARY 18 Community Dinner* 6PM Youth Center *Community Dinners are subject to change

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NOTICE TO MEMBERS: A HEARING TO BE HELD Office of Tribal Attorney

REGARDING PROPERTY AT: 1756 FRONT STREET, LA CONNER, WA, 98257 HEARING DATE & TIME: JANUARY 23, 2017 AT 9AM ATTENTION: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE STRUCTURE PREVIOUSLY LOCATED AT 1756 FRONT STREET, LA CONNER, WA, 98257.

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community has initiated an action to Quiet Title and to determine entitlement to and appropriate distribution of funds representing the appraised value of the structure previously located at 1756 Front Street, La Conner, Washington.

A hearing to determine the parties’ respective rights and entitlement to compensation, if any, will be held in Swinomish Tribal Court on January 23, 2017 at 9AM. If you claim any right, title or interest in the property or funds representing the appraised value of the structure formerly located at 1756 Front Street, La Conner, Washington, you must appear at the scheduled hearing and present all evidence you wish the Court to consider in support of your claim.

For any questions about this matter, please contact: Nate Cushman or Lindsey Carpenter Office of the Tribal Attorney 11404 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 588.2817 or (360) 466.5524

Swinomish Holiday Schedule For Tribal Offices DECEMBER 1-20: OPEN During Regular Business Hours DECEMBER 21-JANUARY 2, 2017: ALL OFFICES ARE CLOSED

Medical Clinic

Dental Clinic

Emergent or Urgent Care and Medication Refills

Urgent Care

Emergent or Urgent Health Care If you are in need of emergent or urgent health care when the Medical Clinic is closed, you may visit either of the following clinics. Keep in mind, if you are covered by CHS, you will need to call (360) 466.7373 and leave a message regarding your visit.

Urgent Needs When the Dental Clinic is Closed 1. Go directly to the emergency room if you have significant pain, trauma, swelling, symptoms of an infection, or an allergic reaction.

2. Go to and/or contact Burlington Family Dental for an urgent care appointment, note their extended hours.

Island Hospital Walk-In Clinic 2511 M Avenue, Suite B Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 299.4211

Skagit Regional Clinics Riverbend 2320 Freeway Drive Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 814.6920

Burlington Family Dental 1250 S. Burlington Boulevard Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 755.5600

Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday 8AM-8PM Sunday 9AM-5PM

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-7:30PM Weekends & Holidays 8AM-4PM

Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday 8AM-8PM Friday-Saturday 8AM-2PM

Holidays 9AM-3PM Closed on Christmas Medication Refills If you are in need of medication refill, please call the La Conner Pharmacy at (360) 466.3124. Your provider review pharmacy requests upon their return on Tuesday morning. sw d bĹĄ qyuuqs News

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OBITUARIES Anthony Justin Edwards Tsul-ton II Anthony Justin Edwards (Tsul-ton II), 31, of Swinomish, passed away peacefully at the Skagit Valley Hospital on November 28, 2016 in the presence of his family.

Anthony was born in Sedro Woolley, Washington to Sharon Edwards on July 6, 1985. He attended La Conner Schools. He worked at Swinomish Public Works, Swinomish Youth Center, and was a Commercial Fisherman.

Anthony believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a member of the La Conner Citipoint Church. He enjoyed spending time with his nephew, Quentin and niece, Ryan.

He was a talented beader and created beautiful Native art. He had a love for the game of basketball.

Anthony will be remembered by his humorous, bright, and loving spirit. He told great jokes, loved to smile and laugh. He loved his family very much.

Anthony is preceded in death by his grandparents, Russell and Alfreda Edwards and George and Eleanor Bailey, brother, Joe (Brian) Lopez, sisters, Marsha and Eleanor Bailey and nephew, Brian "Boobutts" Lopez Bailey.

Anthony is survived by his mother, Sharon Edwards, father, Mike Armijo, sister, Stephanie and (Pat Larsen), nephew, Quentin, niece, Ryan, Goddaughter, Claudia Parker and numerous family and friends.

A Prayer Service was held on December 1, 2016.

Funeral Service was held on Friday, December 2, 2016. Both services were held in the Swinomish Social Services Building. A burial was followed at the Swinomish Cemetery.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Swinomish Police Department, District 13 Fire Department and Skagit Valley Hospital Doctors, Nurses and staff. The family would like to "Thank-you for the support, love, hugs, stories, and donations."

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Herbert Joseph Bill Jr. Sa-luq-wia "Herbie" December 25, 1962- November 23, 2016 Herbert J. Bill, Jr. was called home to be with his ancestors on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.

He was born in La Conner on December 25, 1962 to Herbert J. Bill, Sr. and Gertrude E. "Dolly" Day. Prayer Services were held on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 7:00 PM followed by Funeral Services held on Monday, November 28, 2016, 10:00 AM both at the Social Service Building.

Arrangements were under the care of Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.

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Attention Enrolled Swinomish Members: IT'S GIFT CARD DAY! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 10AM-6PM IN THE YOUTH CENTER *If you reside in Skagit, Whatcom, or Snohomish counties, YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR GIFT CARD IN PERSON.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT? The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community will hand out the following items to individuals who collect their gift card in person: • GIFT CARDS for enrolled Swinomish members • SMOKED SALMON • CANDY BAGS

MAILING DATES 11/30/2016 - Canada 12/08/2016 - Outside of Washington State 12/12/2016 - Outside of Skagit, Whatcom, or Snohomish counties

VENDORS Vendor space is available for five vendors.

Swinomish Tribal members will be given first preference. Contact Tracy James to reserve a space.

TRACY JAMES Phone: (360) 540.2702 Email: trjames@swinomish.nsn.us.

Your gift card can be used in any store where the VISA logo is displayed. Members residing outside of Skagit, Whatcom, or Snohomish counties will have their gift cards sent by certified mail, unless you notify the Tribe that you will pick yours up in person. If you currently receive the monthly qyuuqs News by mail, you do not need to update your mailing address because it means the Tribe has a valid address for you. Please provide the Tribe with any addresses or phone numbers you have for your family members residing out of the area.

Social Services staff will deliver to elders, those in foster care, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and others unable to physically come to the Youth Center. All other members must come in for their own gift cards. The Tribe will not accept verbal or written authorization for others to “pick up” their gift card. Members who are incarcerated (in prison, jail, EHD, or detention) on the day of distribution will not receive a gift card.

Children in middle school and high school can request to pick up their own gift cards. The child must call by 5:30PM on Thursday, December 8 if they want their gift card held for them.

In split households, in compliance with ICW rules and common sense, we will give the gift card to the parent or guardian that the child physically resides with, regardless of that parent’s enrollment status.

This assures that the child receives the benefit.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

The cut-off date for new tribal enrollment will be Tuesday December 6, 2016, which is the date of the December Senate meeting.

CANDACE CASEY (360) 466.7307 Cell - (360) 982.8584 charles@swinomish.nsn.us

Swinomish Tribal members should plan on Christmas Distribution being held the second Wednesday of every December in future years. sw d bš qyuuqs News e e

MARY ELLEN CAYOU (360) 466.7218 Cell - (360) 982.8637 mcayou@swinomish.nsn.us

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The Blessing of the New Human Resources Building NOVEMBER 15 — Employees from Human Resources, Grants, and Enrollment gathered for the blessing of their new building. The departments, including TERO, should be moved into the building by the end of the year.

Medicine Bear began the blessing with a prayer, followed by a blessing song. Next, the Chairman reflected on how long it has been since the idea to build a new building for the Human Resources Department began. That day has finally arrived! Leon John shared how long he has been located in the Dental Clinic; he is very happy to be moving into a new building with these other departments, along with his new Enrollment Assistant, Janie Beasley!

Left to right: Gissela Cerrillo, Alethia Edwards, Leon John, Cleora Scott, Jennifer Wilbur, Therese Norton

Left to right: Brian Cladoosby, Medicine Bear, Leon John

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LAND MANAGEMENT Reality Office Merla Rae Martin, Reality Officer

Merla Rae Martin received a medal for 27th place of the Top 100 reality people in the nation.

She did not attend the 18th Annual National Indian Reality Awards held in February, so she received her medal at the Indian Land Titles, Deeds, and Encumbrances class held on October 19 at the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon.

Reality Office 11430 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257 T (360) 466.7302

Congratulations Merla!

Left to right: Terry Beckwith, ICC Instructor; Lela Beckwith, ICC President; Merla Rae Martin, Reality Officer; Brian Cladoosby, Swinomish Chairman, NCAI President

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SWINOMISH DENTAL CLINIC RECEIVES WDSF GRANT: CLINIC TO EXPAND

Front row, left to right: Dr. Rachael Hogan, Diana Minks, Larissa Ruiz, Sara Price, Laura Kasayuli, Leah Thibert Back row, left to right: Andrea Johnston, Daniel Kennedy, Tye Smith, Dr. Raymond Dailey

In August, Swinomish applied to the Washington Dental Service Foundation (WDSF) for a $500,000 dollar grant toward expanding the Swinomish Dental Clinic!

The WDSF, a non-profit funded and founded by Delta Dental of Washington, is dedicated to improving oral and overall health. The foundation works with partners across the state and nation to create significant and lasting changes, so everyone in Washington can get the care they need and enjoy good health.

Pending final details and contractual acceptance by the Tribe, we have received the grant and can look forward to doubling the size of our current dental clinic in the couple of years!

Swinomish is leading the way in promoting oral health equity across racial barriers and we are thankful for progressive and generous organizations such as the WDSF that support us.

2016-2017 ORTHODONTIC PROGRAM The Swinomish Dental Clinic is now accepting enrolled tribal members 18 years and younger with great brushing habits. Don’t miss this opportunity.

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WISDOM WARRIOR

CLASSES

Are there benefits to being a Wisdom Warrior? Yes! • • • • • • • •

Learning about healthy choices Spiritual and physical wellbeing Health education Community and peer support Tribal incentives Monthly gathering Inter-generational activities Celebrations

Are you interested in attending classes to become a Wisdom Warrior? Do you have questions?

Contact Carneen Allen (360) 428.6858

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LUSHOOTSEED PRACTICE KEY glottal stop/pause

a

‘ah’ like the ‘a’ in father

C

glottalized c or hard c

V

‘ch’ like in ch in church

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shwa, ‘uh’ like in ‘a’ in about

G

g-raised w, ‘gw’ like the name Gwen

i

‘a’ like in fate or ‘ee’ like in feet

I

k raised w like the ‘qu’ in queen

A

barred l, like a whispered and slurred ‘l’

q

a back k or a k sound made in the back of the mouth

Q

glottalized q or hard q

E

glottalized q raised w or hard q raised w

S

s-wedge, ‘sh’ like the ‘sh’ in show

T

glottalized t or hard t

u

‘o’ or ‘oo’ like the ‘o’ in mole or ‘oo’ in boot

x

x-raised w, blowing sound

y

y sound, like in yes

BaRu?stubS Frosty the Snowman Frosty the Snowman baRu?stubS ti sda?s. beqsed, qedx, ?i sali? qeLqelu?b ?i ti SiR ?al ti sXeyuss. ?ucut ti Frosty, "Autelawil VeA ?uIuI Auweli? ti sAuIaA, TeUex Ved. dx?al ti d?al?al ?e te lil."

Thumpity thump thump, thumpity thump "dx?al ti d?al?al ?e te lil" Thumpity thump thump, thumpity thump "dx?al ti d?al?al ?e te lil"

Source: TulalipLushootseed.com

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TIDE TABLE: December 2016 Lone Tree, Snee-Oosh, North Skagit Bay

Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection Day Thu 01

High

Low

07:12 11.43 ft 12:54 6.39 ft

High

Low

High

Phase

17:32 9.67 ft

Sunrise Sunset

Moonrise

Moonset

7:41

16:17

9:15

18:31

Fri 02

00:36 −1.01 ft 07:46 11.57 ft 13:35 6.38 ft

18:09 9.34 ft

7:42

16:16

10:02

19:24

Sat 03

01:14 −0.84 ft 08:24 11.64 ft 14:21 6.28 ft

18:50 8.96 ft

7:43

16:16

10:44

20:22

Sun 04

01:55 −0.48 ft 09:05 11.66 ft 15:12 6.04 ft

19:39 8.50 ft

7:44

16:16

11:21

21:24

Mon 05

02:38 0.10 ft

09:48 11.65 ft 16:09 5.61 ft

20:41 8.02 ft

7:46

16:15

11:55

22:30

Tue 06

03:26 0.88 ft

10:32 11.63 ft 17:10 4.93 ft

21:58 7.64 ft

7:47

16:15

12:26

23:38

Wed 07

04:20 1.82 ft

11:18 11.64 ft 18:10 3.95 ft

23:25 7.58 ft

7:48

16:15

12:56

Thu 08

05:21 2.84 ft

12:04 11.70 ft 19:05 2.72 ft

7:49

16:15

13:25

0:49

First Qtr

Fri 09

00:53 8.00 ft

06:28 3.80 ft

12:48 11.81 ft 19:54 1.34 ft

7:50

16:15

13:55

2:03

Sat 10

02:15 8.84 ft

07:36 4.59 ft

13:32 11.95 ft 20:40 −0.03 ft

7:51

16:15

14:28

3:18

Sun 11

03:24 9.86 ft

08:42 5.18 ft

14:16 12.06 ft 21:25 −1.25 ft

7:52

16:15

15:05

4:35

Mon 12 04:23 10.83 ft 09:42 5.58 ft

15:00 12.10 ft 22:09 −2.19 ft

7:53

16:15

15:49

5:53

Tue 13

7:53

16:15

16:40

7:07

7:54

16:15

17:39

8:15

05:16 11.62 ft 10:39 5.83 ft

15:45 12.00 ft 22:54 −2.74 ft

Wed 14 06:05 12.18 ft 11:34 5.93 ft

16:32 11.73 ft 23:39 −2.88 ft

Thu 15

17:22 11.27 ft

06:52 12.49 ft 12:29 5.91 ft

Full

7:55

16:15

18:44

9:14

Fri 16

00:25 −2.60 ft 07:39 12.59 ft 13:25 5.76 ft

18:14 10.62 ft

7:56

16:16

19:53

10:03

Sat 17

01:11 −1.95 ft 08:25 12.54 ft 14:24 5.49 ft

19:10 9.84 ft

7:56

16:16

21:02

10:44

Sun 18

01:58 −0.98 ft 09:10 12.36 ft 15:25 5.10 ft

20:11 8.99 ft

7:57

16:16

22:09

11:18

Mon 19

02:46 0.23 ft

09:56 12.11 ft 16:31 4.57 ft

21:21 8.19 ft

7:58

16:17

23:15

11:47

Tue 20

03:36 1.58 ft

10:41 11.81 ft 17:39 3.90 ft

22:42 7.64 ft

7:58

16:17

Wed 21

04:32 2.97 ft

11:26 11.49 ft 18:41 3.11 ft

7:59

16:18

0:19

12:39

Last Qtr

12:14

Thu 22

00:19 7.56 ft

05:36 4.26 ft

12:11 11.19 ft 19:34 2.29 ft

7:59

16:18

1:21

13:04

Fri 23

01:59 8.05 ft

06:49 5.29 ft

12:53 10.93 ft 20:18 1.51 ft

8:00

16:19

2:22

13:29

Sat 24

03:17 8.87 ft

08:05 5.98 ft

13:34 10.71 ft 20:55 0.82 ft

8:00

16:19

3:22

13:56

Sun 25

04:14 9.68 ft

09:10 6.37 ft

14:12 10.53 ft 21:28 0.23 ft

8:00

16:20

4:22

14:27

Mon 26 04:56 10.35 ft 10:03 6.59 ft

14:49 10.39 ft 22:00 −0.27 ft

8:01

16:21

5:20

15:01

Tue 27

05:31 10.85 ft 10:47 6.69 ft

15:24 10.28 ft 22:31 −0.66 ft

8:01

16:22

6:17

15:41

Wed 28 06:01 11.21 ft 11:25 6.70 ft

16:00 10.17 ft 23:05 −0.95 ft

8:01

16:22

7:11

16:26

Thu 29

06:28 11.49 ft 12:00 6.62 ft

16:36 10.06 ft 23:39 −1.12 ft

8:01

16:23

8:00

17:18

Fri 30

06:56 11.72 ft 12:36 6.44 ft

17:14 9.91 ft

8:01

16:24

8:44

18:15

8:01

16:25

9:24

19:17

Sat 31

00:16 −1.13 ft 07:26 11.92 ft 13:14 6.17 ft

DID YOU KNOW? Source: christmaslightsetc.com

New

17:52 9.77 ft

• The original Christmas tree lights were actually candles.

• In 1933, the New York Rockefeller Center tree was lit for the very first time.

Today, this tree continues to exude holiday cheer and is decorated with roughly five miles of twinkling lights.

• Energy efficient LED Christmas Lights last much longer than their traditional alternatives, and use 90% less energy!

• Twenty million pounds of discarded holiday lights are shipped to Shijiao China every year, the world's capital for recycling Christmas lights, where the strands are broken down and the metals are recycled.

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NATIVE ROOTS

What Are Trees Made Of? Caroline Edwards

Have you ever wondered what trees are made of?

Or where a tree's mass comes from? Instinctively, you would think its mass comes from the soil and nutrients below. Right?

Trees trap more of the sun's energy than any other group of organisms on earth. Trees account for 50% of all energy trapped by organisms. Almost 98% (by weight) of a tree is made up of six elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur.

Trees, like all organisms, grow by adding mass (biomass). Carbon is the central ingredient in making that new biomass. Tree biomass is comprised of all parts of the tree–leaves, stems, branches, roots, tree trunks.

In a process called carbon fixation, plants transform CO2, an inorganic carbon compound, into organic carbon compounds. Plants use organic carbon compounds for energy, growth, and metabolism.

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BEING FRANK US Recognizing Tribal Rights Lorraine Loomis, NWIFC Chair and Swinomish Fisheries Manager

A wave of federal recognition of tribal sovereignty and treaty rights has reached a high water mark in the closing days of President Barack Obama’s administration. We hope President-elect Donald Trump will help push that wave even higher.

President Obama kept his campaign promise to meet regularly with tribal leaders and give us a seat at the table where decisions are made about health care, education, natural resources, economies, and many other aspects of our lives. For the past eight years he has invited all 567 federally recognized tribes to the White House for an annual Tribal Nations Conference. That is something no other president has done.

More than that, he has confirmed that tribal sovereignty and treaty rights are the cornerstones of Indian communities and the federal government’s trust responsibility to the tribes is sacred.

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That led to the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding among the federal agencies to acknowledge treaty rights as the center of our trust relationship, right where it should be.

Some of this surge in federal recognition is directly tied to the Treaty Rights at Risk initiative begun in 2011 by tribal leaders in western Washington.

This effort towards this initiative started because we are losing the battle for salmon recovery. Salmon habitat is being destroyed faster than it can be restored. If there are no salmon to harvest, our treatyreserved rights are meaningless.

We are asking the federal government to align its agencies and programs and lead a more coordinated salmon recovery effort.

We want the United States to take charge of salmon recovery because it has the obligation and authority to ensure both salmon recovery and protection of treaty rights.

We received more assurance that our message is being heard when the White House Council on Environmental Quality last month announced the strengthening of a federal task force to establish priorities for restoring Puget Sound. The task force will work with tribal, state and local

governments to develop an action plan that will better coordinate and advance work aimed at improving the health of Puget Sound.

We will not accomplish our goals without aligning our strengths to protect and restore the longterm economic strength and environmental quality of our region. Our treaties might well be what holds the effort together for everyone.

Habitat is the key to salmon recovery, protection of our treaty rights and ensuring that salmon will be here for future generations.

If salmon are to survive, and if our treaty rights are to be honored, we must make real progress in habitat protection and restoration.

We hope President-elect Trump is listening and will continue President Obama’s legacy of honoring the promises made to Indian people through treaties that are the supreme law of the land.

Being Frank is the monthly opinion column that was written by the late Billy Frank Jr., former NWIFC Chairman.

To honor him, the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington will continue to share their perspectives through this column.

Colleen Mavar

NOVEMBER 12−The NB3 Foundation set a goal to get 10,000 Native kids from around the country to exercise for one full hour. With a great turnout from our Swinomish youth, we did our part! It was a fun day of movement where each participant earned a t-shirt for participation. The Swinomish Recreation Department also provided prizes for a drawing. Thank you to all Swinomish youth who came out to MOOOOOVE.

Positive Indian Parenting Quotes National Indian Child Welfare Association

• Traditional culture offers positive parenting that was effective for centuries; • Positive parenting is rooted in spiritual teachings that direct how children should be treated; • The oral traditions of tribes necessitate effective communication skills; • Parents are the first teachers and are responsible for transmission of values; • Nurturing a child is an essential cultural value; • Children cannot learn a skill until they are developmentally ready; • Teaching self-discipline is the ultimate form of behavior management; • Teaching children their place in the world and helping them develop skills to successfully interact with their environment is an essential part of parenting; and, • Reinforcement based in ceremony, ritual, relationship, and non-verbal communication is a powerful tool for shaping positive behavior, identity, and self- and group-esteem.

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November Swinomish Tribe Breaks Ground on New State Route 20 Interchange

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January A Glance at 2006

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A retrospective: 50 Years of News

As Volume 50 of qyuuqs News concludes with this December issue, we wanted to include a retrospective of past covers in celebration and in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of qyuuqs News (Kee Yoks).

Each issue was hand picked and selected based on the significant events featured on each cover. We hope you enjoy looking at the cover of these past issues of qyuuqs (Kee Yoks) that date back 15 years!

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September The End of an Era Swinomish Says Good-Bye to Qw-Tee-Sa-Luq

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Social Security Announces Benefit Increase for 2017 Kirk Larson Social Security Washington Public Affairs Specialist

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 65 million Americans will increase 0.3 percent in 2017, the Social Security Administration announced today.

The 0.3 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 60 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2017. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2016. The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages.

Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $127,200 from $118,500.

Of the estimated 173 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2017, about 12 million will pay more because of the increase in the taxable maximum.

Since 1975 we have had some years with a very high increase, 1980 was 14.3% and in some years, we have had no increase.

The purpose of the COLA is to ensure that the purchasing power of Social Security benefits are not eroded by inflation on a national level. It is based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). If there is no increase, there can be no COLA. Beginning in 1975, Social Security started automatic annual cost-of-living allowances. Before that, benefits were increased only when Congress enacted special legislation.

Information about Medicare changes for 2017, when announced, will be available at www.Medicare.gov.

For some beneficiaries, their Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums. The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola.

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Swinomish Housing Authority:

Notice of Additional Utility Subsidy for Disabled Tribal Members The Swinomish Senate approved an additional utility subsidy for certain disabled Tribal members who are receiving Swinomish Utility Authority services.

The amount of the additional subsidy for the water/ sewer/garbage bill is $25 per month based on the following criteria: • • • •

Must be an enrolled Swinomish Tribal member Must be currently receiving SSI disability payments Must be 18 years of age or older Must be the account holder (customer) of record with the Utility Authority • Households that already receive the elder utility subsidy are not eligible for the disability subsidy.

The subsidy will go into effect with billings for January 2017 services. To receive this utility subsidy you must provide the following to the Utility Authority office: • Copy of your SSI award letter • Tribal identification • Identification that indicates your age If you have any questions regarding this subsidy program please call the Utility Authority office at (360) 466-7223.

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Mindful Money Matters CONTROL YOURSELF Dear Sally Self Control: HELP! I’m always buying things on impulse. It happens while waiting in line at the grocery store, while surfing the web, or even walking through a store on my way to the food court for lunch. I usually feel bad afterwards, but my budget feels even worse. What can I do? ~ Signed, Grabby Dear Grabby: Welcome to the club! You are not alone in your impulsive habit of buying things you really don’t need, or even want. Lots of people do it. And it is so much easier nowadays when you can just swipe your credit card.

But there are ways to trick yourself out of that nasty habit and save your budget some anguish. It still requires some disciplined self-control, but there’s hope.

One of the simplest tricks is to “take a pause.” If you see something you think you want or need, promise yourself you’ll think about it for two or three days – or weeks – before actually buying it. (It’s usually better if you take longer.) In many cases the impulse will be long gone after your pause, and you’ll decide you don’t want it. If you still strongly feel the need to have it after your waiting period, then you can buy it with a clear conscience.

Another trick is to write out a list of the things you need and/or want. Keep it with you. When you feel an urge to buy, check your list. If the item isn’t on it, that’s your cue to forget it and walk away, especially if the purchase would delay buying of something already on your list.

If the item is on your list and it’s a good deal, feel free to purchase it. You’ve already given it the appropriate amount of thought.

Another gimmick is to stay out of stores (including Internet stores) unless and until you really need to buy something, and then stay focused on buying only what you went there for. Killing time by wandering around retail stores isn’t helpful; you’ll probably see something that you think you need but really don’t. Why subject yourself to needless temptation?

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something. If you do, then go ahead and thaw it out and fire it up.

As for sales and clearances, you really have to exercise some self-control. Just because something is on sale does NOT mean you should buy it… unless you really need it. This is another good time to pull out your list. If you see something on sale or clearance that is on your list, you are good to go. If it’s not on the list, then again, that’s your cue to walk away.

This article was provided by First Nations Development Institute with assistance from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. For more information, visit firstnations.org.

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Wood Stove and Fireplace Safety Tips: Protect Your Health Firewise, A Program of U.S. EPA

Home fire safety tips include more than installing fire alarms and developing a fire escape plan. While less obvious, wood stoves and other wood-burning appliances can produce pollutants that can harm your health if not addressed.

If you smell smoke inside your home, then harmful air pollutants are present. Wood smoke contains a mixture of air pollutants, including microscopic particles. Studies show that this particle pollution can harm the lungs and heart and even cause early death.

People at greater risk from wood smoke are older adults, children and teens, and people with certain health conditions such as heart or lung disease and asthma.

Some studies indicate diabetes and obesity may increase the risk. New or expectant mothers may also want to take precautions to protect the health of their babies.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, the leading factor contributing to fires from home heating (30%) was due to having a dirty chimney (i.e., creosote buildup). A clean chimney provides good draft for your wood-burning appliance and reduces the risk of a chimney fire. It is important that your wood-burning appliance is installed by a certified professional. Also, have your chimney inspected annually and make sure you are burning the right wood, the right way, and in the right appliance.

Burn the Right Wood

Not all wood is the same. Burn dry, seasoned wood to reduce particle pollution. Split wood dries much faster.

Softwoods, such as Douglas fir, need six months to dry.

Hardwoods like oak need at least 12 months. Never burn garbage, plastic, treated lumber, or driftwood-- they emit toxic fumes and particles.

Burn the Right Way

Wet wood is a problem for your health and your pocketbook. It creates a lot of smoke and burns inefficiently, meaning the potential heat literally goes up in smoke. You can buy a basic moisture meter ($20-$40) at a hardware store or online to test the wetness of your wood before burning. Split the wood and test the newly split side of the wood for an accurate reading. Wood should only be used if the moisture content is 20 percent or less.

Burn Wood in the Right Appliance

Like an old car that releases smoke out of the tailpipe, old wood stoves are bad polluters and burn less efficiently. Newer, EPA-certified wood stoves and fireplace inserts (wood stoves designed to fit into a fireplace), reduce air pollutants by 70 percent compared to older models.

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Particle pollution from wood smoke can trigger asthma attacks, cause coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness, impair lung development in children and increase symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For people with heart disease, particle pollution is linked to heart attacks, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, and stroke.

SWINOMISH POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES CHIEF LOU D’AMELIO Ann Smock, Records Manager

The Swinomish Police Department is happy to introduce the Swinomish Community to Lou D’Amelio, whose first official day as Swinomish Police Chief was November first.

“I’ve been right next door for so long,” D’Amelio said. “I have a whole new cultural perspective to learn about. That was part of the attraction for me,” D’Amelio said. "D’Amelio was one of four candidates for the position," Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Chairman Brian Cladoosby said.

It was D’Amelio’s knowledge of the area and neighboring police departments, as well as his experience as an instructor at Skagit Valley College, that made him stand out, Cladoosby said. Chief D’Amelio is originally from California, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology. He then completed a Master’s Degree in Public Policy Administration from California State University.

He spent 25 years with the Anacortes Police Department where he began as a patrol officer, was promoted to Detective Sergeant and most recently filled the role of Administrative Captain, responsible for community relations, media relations, training and investigations. Over the years he has also been responsible for the management of bike, boat and firearms programs, and is a handgun and rifle instructor.

For the past 10 years he has been teaching classes in Constitutional Law, Forensics, Rules of Evidence, and Community-Oriented Policing at Skagit Valley College. He also served as the college’s Basic Reserve Academy Commander for a time.

“We are so blessed that he accepted,” Cladoosby said.

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“We look forward to a long relationship with him, and we know that our police department will be in great hands.”

D’Amelio said he is excited to lead the department and counts his years of experience working in nearby Anacortes as an advantage. “I think that my experience in Anacortes and working hand in hand with those officers is an important part of what I bring to this position,” he said.

Chief D’Amelio is a third generation policeman.

His wife is an elementary school teacher, and their two sons are currently in college. He enjoys hiking, motorcycling, sailing, golfing and coaching youth baseball, soccer and basketball.

Earl Cowan and Steve Roukie Promoted to Sergeants

Four Swinomish Officers Awarded For Response to Cascade Mall Shooting From Left: Carl Pilcher, James Schwahn, Earl Cowan, Hank Fauvelle

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Swinomish Indian Community Chairman and National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby Congratulates the United States Army Corps of Engineers Decision to Deny Dakota Access Pipeline Easement SWINOMISH INDIAN RESERVATION — Swinomish Indian Community Chairman and National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby congratulated the United States Army Corps of Engineers on its decision to deny the Dakota Access Pipeline an easement it needs to proceed on its current route. The Army Corps also has required a full environmental impact statement and consideration of alternative routing.

“The Army Corps has made the decision that the Standing Rock Sioux community and all of Indian Country has called for,” said Cladoosby. “This decision will ensure that impacts on drinking water from a pipeline that we know will fail at some point and on tribal treaty rights will be adequately considered. We thank the Obama Administration for once again demonstrating its commitment to respect for tribal sovereignty and a true government to government relationship.”

“My hands go up to all the water protectors who have stood up to protect tribal treaty rights and to protect Mother Earth. Thank you for Standing For Standing Rock.”

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ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS: Receive Tribal Fleet Rate for Your Vehicle Service and Maintenance REPAIRS

Door rate for repairs $97.95 per hour 10% off parts required for repairs

OIL CHANGES

Up to 5 quarts conventional, excludes diesel and synthetic $24.95

FREE CAR WASH COUPON • MUST PRESENT TRIBAL MEMBER ID CARD AT THE TIME OF RIGHT UP • ALL TRIBAL GSA VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE THE SAME FLEET RATE • FLEET OFFER CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH COUPONS Skagit Hyundai 1313 S. Goldenrod Road, Burlington, WA 98233 Phone: (360) 757.7057 Hours: 10AM–7PM

Skagit Valley College Students Visit Swinomish Reservation

FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS Half of the children traveling in car seats are unsafe because they are not secured properly.

Let us assist you in protecting your most loved!

NOVEMBER 3 — Larry Campbell and Alana Quintasket spoke about the history and culture of Swinomish to a group of Skagit Valley College students.

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Inspections are conducted by Michelle Skidmore, our Child Passenger Technician here at Swinomish.

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The Department of Environmental Protection Storm-water Monitoring

It’s storm-water season! Storm-water runoff is generated from rain that flows over surfaces like paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops, and doesn’t soak into the ground.

There are about 20 major storm-water outfalls around the reservation that drain directly into the surrounding bays and the Swinomish Channel. Up until now these outfalls have not been monitored for potential pollutants.

This fall the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) implemented a new storm-water monitoring plan.

Where are we monitoring?

To begin with, two outfalls in the village and two outfalls near the Pull and Be Damned neighborhoods will be sampled for various pollutants. We’ve chosen these areas because their higher population density and development makes them more likely to generate pollutants.

When are we monitoring?

Potential sources of storm-water contamination include:

• Heavy metals and oils, which are often found in road runoff from vehicles, and can be toxic to aquatic life.

• Nutrients in storm-water runoff often come from agriculture or home gardening. Excessive amounts can lead to eutrophication, or “dead zones” in the water.

• Fecal bacteria, an indicator of fecal contamination from failing septic systems, pet waste and other sources can lead to illness and shellfish that are unsafe to eat.

• Sediment often results from soil erosion caused by construction, logging and unstable banks. Excessive sediment in the water can lead to reduced light penetration and degraded habitat for fish and aquatic life.

We hope to trace any detected pollutants back to their source using a storm-water drainage map which we will develop. DEP is currently using funds from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Multipurpose grant for this monitoring effort. We’re continuing to look into additional storm-water funding sources, as well as effective ways to track pollutants to their sourceincluding the possibility of using a fecal-sniffing dog!

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Our sampling events are categorized as either “wet season” (from October through April), or “dry season” (May through September). Our goal is to sample twice per season. Once during a “first flush” when we’ve had at least a week of dry weather leading up to a rain event, and once during a period of continuous rain. Sampling in these categories allows us to tease out any differences in pollutant loading based on how long the pollutants have had to accumulate before washing into the storm-water flow, and ultimately into our majro bodies of water.

SWINOMISH HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 31- Halloween, the time of year to be scary, a fairy or a toy! Community members showed up dress to impress this year! We had special guests like E.T, and a few presidential candidates as well!

The gym was filled with jumpers of all sorts and children running! Halloween around here is always so memorable.

Smile!

The Youth Center staff dressed up as Toy Story 3

Can you hear me?

Is that E.T.?

Tinkerbell!

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Look it's the Mario Bros., Brayden and Gavin!

Fireman Issac!

Guess who?

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DECEMBER 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE BRUNCH Brunch 11AM-12:30PM Christmas Program 12:30-2PM

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AQIIMUK'S KITCHEN Vegetarian Lasagna Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq. & Food Editor

This business of cooking and creating recipes has me planning special meals during the days the Seattle Seahawks play a NFL football game, particularly when the game is on a Sunday. It was the game against the Raiders with the victory to the Hawks, 24-30 on the day that I created this recipe.

My plan was to make a meat lasagna. A friend in the community recently told me about her lasagna recipe with pureed butternut squash and spinach; the result made her wish for more substance in the meal. I adapted the recipe using small delicata squash that we grow. I used three, cutting lengthwise, scraping the seeds, peeling two and leaving one unpeeled.

Slicing 1/8 inch thick allowed the squash to bake soft enough to meld with the other ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

Lasagna noodles, half a package Spaghetti sauce Ricotta cheese, low fat Mozzarella cheese, low fat Parmesan cheese, fresh is best Delicata Squash, 3 small or 2 medium Garlic Powder Dried Parsley Olive Oil

PREPARATION

Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare the lasagna noodles according to the directions on the package. Oil a 13x9 inch casserole baking dish. First layer the lasagna noodles, then spread a layer of spaghetti sauce.

Season with garlic powder. Dot the layer with ricotta cheese. Add a second layer of lasagna noodles. Add the layer of thinly sliced delicata squash. Season with dried parsley. Cover with grated mozzarella cheese.

Add the final layer of lasagna noodles. Then cover with the spaghetti sauce and more grated mozzarella cheese. Last, cover with grated parmesan cheese.

Bake for 40 minutes.

FROM THE TRIBAL ARCHIVE Theresa L. Trebon, Tribal Archivist

For many years Swinomish celebrated the holidays with a Christmas play at American Hall. Do you remember the words to these songs from the 1953 Christmas Program? Merry Christmas from the Tribal Archive!

Puget Sound Mail, December 1953

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DECEMBER 2016

ELDERS’ LUNCH *Lunch served Mon-Thurs.

No take away meals until 11AM. Call (360) 466-3980 to cancel home delivery.

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Milk served with all meals.

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BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans Fruit Cocktail

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December 14, 2016 6PM Youth Center

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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Community Dinner

Mrs. V’s 2 Cents Diane Vendiola

When I was in fifth grade in the late 1940's, we had to learn how to dance in our Physical Education class. We referred to the class as "gym" back in those days.

The boys and girls would line up across from each other on opposite sides of the gym every Thursday.

The boys would have to walk across the floor and ask a girl to be his dance partner. After that, the teacher would turn on the phonograph and demonstrate the dance steps as we followed along.

A boy named Edward always asked me to be his partner. He and I learned how to square dance, do the polka, and waltz together during the 1949-1950 school year. I liked Edward. Not only was he one of the smartest kids in our class, he also had good manners, and at times, he was very funny. We would laugh together when we had a hard time getting the dance steps down. He was never absent or tardy, so I could always count on having a dance partner.

Edward and I were separated into different classes when we advanced to junior high school. I remember seeing him in the Seafair Parade playing a gong wit the Chinese Drill Team, but we lost touch over the years.

I read that Edward passed in July of this year. I read in his obituary that he had lived up to our expectations of him when in school, our class elected him to be our student leader. When he finished high school, he went on to Seattle University, graduated with a bachelor's degree, and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. He was awarded the Bronze Cross for his volunteer work in Viet Nam. In 1975, he earned his masters degree in public administration from the University of Puget Sound. He received his certificate of Planning for Nuclear Emergencies from Harvard University in 1980. Edward was a life-long learner, mentor, public servant, and an advocate for veterans.

He retired from Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs in 2015.

He credited many of his accomplishments to the training and guidance of his parents, and to his military commanding officers that taught him discipline, leadership, and organizational skills.

I feel so fortunate to have spent time with Edward while we were in school. His passing has made me reflect on my memories of gym class, how I miss those days of being a child, and how it takes a lifetime to unfold your story.

It’s time for school at Northwest Indian College!

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Tell Us Your Story!

CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS As of November 30, 2016 As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement planning, and more. Other perks include generous paid time off and discounted meals.

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Are you pregnant?

The SWINOMISH WOMEN, INFANTS, and CHILDREN (WIC) program is here to provide you with nutritious foods for you and your growing baby, as well as education and support for a healthy pregnancy.

Call the Medical Clinic at (360) 466.3167 for details and an appointment. We try to be quick + convenient to fit the schedules of working and stay-at-home mothers.

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I AM SWINOMISH. I WILL GRADUATE.

Swinomish youth sing a Christmas carol during the 2015 Christmas Eve Brunch.