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Marissa Conklin

FULL SCALE MEAL SERVICE – Skagit River System Cooperative staff members served salmon, seafood and side dishes to those attending annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies at Swinomish last Thursday. The tribal gymnasium was filled with diners. Many joined in a walking procession to the shoreline for a program and prayer service asking protection for Swinomish fishers.