Author: Kim Kalliber

Tulalip Bay Fire Annual Santa Run

 

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 16-18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.,  Santa Clause and the Tulalip Bay Fire Department will be coming to your neighborhood.

Every year we go around and collecting canned food donations and/or cash donations. 100% of donations go to the Red Church to help feed families this holiday season who might have gone without. Friday night we will be going to the Potlatch area, 56th-62nd, 64th all the way down Mission Beach and also the Lloyd Hatch area. Saturday we will be going to the Larry Price area, Walter Moses, Mission Highlands, Silver Village and Hermosa Beach. Finally Sunday we’ll be stopping by Madison Estates, Tulare, Spee-Bi-Dah, Tulalip Shores and Arcadia.

Come out and see Santa and the Fire Department, get a couple candy canes and thank you in advance for your generosity. We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Cecil Patrick Maahs (1941 – 2016)

 

Dec. 23, 1941 – Nov. 28, 2016 Pat was born on December 23, 1941 in Everett, Washington, the third son of Robert and Anita Maahs. He passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2016 with his wife by his side. Pat enjoyed spending time with his family, numerous grandchildren, going to baseball games, crabbing, fishing, hunting, camping, and selling fireworks at Boom City for 28 years. He worked at Tiz’s Door Sales for 35+ years of his carpentry career. He leaves behind his wife, Patty; his daughters, Tammy (Tim) Dehnhoff, Brenda (Don) Durand, Pam Dei; step-children, Ken Nobach, Lisa Nobach, and Michael Nobach; as well as fifteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 40 years, Philemena (Joseph) Maahs; parents, Robert and Anita Maahs; three brothers, Jim, Robert, and William Maahs; and special Aunt and Uncle, Mona and Bill Lutz. Funeral services will be held on December 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church in Marysville, Washington with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Messiah Lutheran Church and Preschool. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldnet/obituary.aspx?n=cecil-patrick-maahs&pid=183033703&fhid=2242#sthash.4LijJj1F.dpuf

Should you become a plumber?

By Jeanne Steffener, Tulalip Tribes Higher ED

Like any career path, there are a number of steps you will have to take to get to the top of the ladder. In the plumbing trade you would begin with an apprenticeship. According to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, “an apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level trade professional in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. After completing an apprenticeship program, the worker’s journey-level status provides an additional benefit of nationwide mobility at journey level scale”. The three (3) main levels of the plumbing trade are apprenticeship, journeymen and master plumbers.

High school graduates have the best chance of getting into an apprenticeship program because of the English, math and applied physics skills they have gained which will help them in taking the plumbing aptitude test. If you do not have a high school diploma, a GED certificate will be fine in the vast majority of apprenticeship programs. Applying to an apprenticeship program is the next step.

In addition to your high school diploma/GED, there are other requirements needed which include a minimum age of 18 years, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and possible drug screening for admission into an apprenticeship program.

Apprenticeship programs are sponsored by joint employer and labor groups, individual employers, and/or employer associations but come under various state and federal regulations affecting the conduct of their training program.

The Seattle Pipetrades Education Center is the Washington state approved apprenticeship program for plumbers and refrigeration fitters in the King & Snohomish County areas. http://www.ualocal32.com/about/training.php

Would you like to have the opportunity to improve your skills, gain a trade and increase you income? At little or no cost the members of the Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters have teamed up with the Mechanical Contractors Association to contribute to the JACT (Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee) fund to provide educational training for all UA1 Members. http://www.ualocal32.com/~local32/about/career-opportunities.php

Wages are up to $52.81 through the union. (varies by trade)

Benefits: Medical, dental & vision coverage, Training & Education Opportunities, Up to three (3) retirement PLANS (varies by trade), Vacation pay (varies by trade)

If you are looking for a new career in plumbing, steamfitting or refrigeration, check into Local 32 and all they have to offer. The job possibilities for someone with additional training and skills are limitless. Please call Higher ED staff at 360-716-4888 or email us at highered@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov to find out more information.

 

1 1  Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing, Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA or United  
    Association) is a labor union which represents workers in the plumbing and pipefitting industries in the United States and Canada.

Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors© selects  Marysville School District Superintendent as Citizen of the Year

 

Source: Marysville School District 

 

Marysville, WA – Honoring her work in Marysville schools and time spent in the local community, the Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors© has selected Marysville School District Superintendent, Dr. Becky Berg as their 2016 Citizen of the Year. 
 
Dr. Berg’s nomination comes as a result of her strong advocacy for Marysville students, and her ­­­­unique ability to see that a child’s success depends on much more than the education provided to them in the classroom. It takes a ‘whole community’ to support the whole child. 
 
More than 1500 members representing companies across Snohomish County and Camano Island dedicate time each year to recognize a non-Relator citizen who works toward the betterment of their local community through public service and private actions.
 
“Superintendent Berg understands the role local community dynamics and support, family structure, and simple economics play in students’ lives,” said the 2017 President of the Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors, Natasha Zieroth. “She has made it her goal to help each child by giving them the tools and resources they need to accomplish anything they set their mind to. Dr. Berg also continues to open her door to parents so their voices are heard, and they can work together to build positive change.” 
 
Dr. Berg was honored today at the 2016 Realtor Awards and Installation Luncheon at the Tulalip Resort.  Past recipients have included Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Snohomish County Executive John Lovick, State Representative June Robinson, and Everett City Councilmember and Cocoon House CEO, Cassie Franklin. 

The Gift of Conifers

by Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News 

Since time immemorial the Indigenous Peoples of America have been the protectors of this planet. The recent events in North Dakota has shown the entire world the deep connection Native Americans share with Mother Earth to this day. With all the recent attention focused on water, Tulalip’s Hibulb Cultural Center hosted an event during the first weekend of December, to talk about the importance of another precious resource, plants.

Hibulb’s Rediscovery Program held the special holiday event, The Gift of Conifers, exclusively for Tulalip tribal members. The theme was inspired by the holiday season, particularly the Christmas tree. Staying true to the Christmas Spirt, the Rediscovery Program presented the opportunity for their event attendees to make gifts, such as tea mixtures, while simultaneously learning about the benefits different plants and herbs have to offer.

 

 

Guest Speaker, Valarie Segrest, is known state-wide for her work with the Northwest Indian College and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe on traditional foods. Segrest made the comparison between Native communities and trees, expressing that the environment is key for growth. She states, “If you look at the seed of a tree and an elder, you will see they have the same amount of life. In order for a seed to send down a root it has to choose at the moment that it is going to stay in one place and not roam around anymore and commit to living right there, in that same spot. That transition is necessary; the individual has to take a chance in order to thrive.” Segrest then spoke of the connection between Natives and plants. “The ability to learn that process, how to grow, use those medicines, and how to live in this environment among other nations of tree people, is really beautiful.”

 

 

Aside from traditional teachings and gift making, the Rediscovery Program also featured storytelling from several traditional teachers including Roger Fernandez, Tammy Cooper-Woodrich, and Kelly Moses. Contributing to the event’s tree theme, Kelly explained the story of Fall and why the leaves shed from trees during this time of year.

The Gift of Conifers attracted many community members, from different generations, that shared stories and good times while learning essential lessons on the growing, harvesting, and medicinal purposes of plants from the Northwest region that Coast Salish Ancestors depended on for centuries.

Tribal Court to launch Instant Chat Messages with the Community

As of January 12th, the Tribal Community and general public can visit the Tulalip Tribal Court website, a chat-box will appear and you will be able to ask questions such as:

  • When is my Court date?
  • What is the status of my Document Request?
  • Do I have a Warrant? When can I quash my Warrant?
  • How much do I owe on my fine?

Please visit us on our website at the following address: https://www.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/Home/Government/Departments/TribalCourt.aspx or simply type Tulalip Court in your web browser. Remember, the Court Specialists cannot give legal advice but will gladly assist you with general questions.

Attention Tulalip tribal member canoe skippers

Are you interested in being a skipper for the 2017 Tribal Canoe Journey? If so, please contact Robert Watson at 360-716-4194. A decision will be made soon so that our skippers can attend the skipper meetings in early January.

The 2017 Tribal Canoe Journey will be hosted by Wei Wai Kum (Campbell River BC). Our canoes will be landing on their shores on August 7th.

Canoe Race bid meeting, January 18, 2017

Tulalip Tribal members, are you interested in placing a bid to be the Contractor for the 2017 Tulalip War Canoe Races? If so, you must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting, to be considered. The meeting takes place at the Tulalip Tribal Government Administration building, located at 6406 Marine Drive, in Tulalip. The meeting will take place in room #162 on January 18th, at 10:00 am. The meeting should last no longer than 60 minutes. This meeting is for the Events Department to give information regarding the details of the bid. All that you need to bring with you is paper and a pencil to take notes.

The Oscar Carl Jones Sr. Tribal Court hours during the holidays

 

By Wendy Church, Court Director

The Court will be closed on Fri., Dec. 23rd so that the Court staff can attend the Tribal Employee Christmas party.  The Court will remain open from 8:00 a.m. to Noon on the following days 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th.  The Court will re-open for normal business hours on Tues., January 3, 2017.

Also, Warrant Quashes will be done the day prior on Thurs., Dec. 22nd from 10 to 11:00 a.m. instead of Friday.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Tribal Court Team!