Suquamish News, February 2014

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Volume 14 February 2014 Suquamish Visits The Philippines

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Cultural exchange program coordinated by the Burke Museum brings together Suquamish and the people of Palawan Island On January 19, 2014, seven representatives of the Suquamish Tribe departed for the Philippines. Over the course of eight days, group visited communities on Palawan Island and learned about the archaeological history of the island, as well as its modern day challenges to preserve natural resources in the face of tremendous growth in both tourism and development.

The Suquamish delegation’s trip to the Philippines follows on the heels of a visit seven heritage enthusiasts from the Philippines made to Seattle and Suquamish this past October. During their eight-day stay in Washington, the Filipino delegates learned about museum curation and collection practices through guided tours of several museums in the region: the Burke Museum, Wing Luke Museum, Suquamish Museum, and the Makah Museum and Cultural Resource Center.

In addition to comparing their community museums, the ways in which their heritage is preserved, and local efforts to attract tourism, the Filipino and Suquamish groups are also comparing their fisheries management practices. The Filipino delegates were able to go out with Suquamish Seafoods divers to see geoducks being harvested.

When they visited El Nido, the Suquamish delegates traveled through a community-managed marine protected area to see how those practices are helping fish stocks to recover in an area threat-

Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department Program Manager Kate Ahvakana shares photos of Suquamish cultural events with Palawan Island villagers during a visit to the island in January. Photo by Arvin Acosta.

House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish, more than 200 people gathered to enjoy a feast featuring locally-harvested geoducks, salmon and Manila clams.

On Palawan, the delegates were able to taste grouper, dolphinfish, anchovy,

ened by dynamite fishing, overfishing, and climate change.

The sustainable fishing component has led to some rather delicious opportunities. At a traditional foods feast held at the

squid, crabs and more. There, locally harvested fish, seafoods, shellfish, and seaweeds will all be prepared according to traditional Cuyonon techniques.

The travelers representing Suquamish on the exchange ...see “Palawan” page 3

Suquamish Softball Players Join Famous 1922 Team in Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame Team inducted at annual ceremony in January for winning 1984 national title

The 1984 Suquamish slowpitch team has taken its’ place among the sporting greats of Kitsap County. The team was inducted into the Kitsap Athletic Roundtable’s Hall of Fame during the organization’s annual event on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Kiana Lodge. “What an amazing accomplishment, and I believe, the only team of its’ kind from Kitsap County to win a national title,” said KAR Board Member Dan Hass during the ceremony.

took the stage along with their coach Ted George, who spoke on their behalf. From captain Wayne George’s cool-headedness to Mike Cheney’s power hitting, Ted George recounted how each player filled a specific need for the team, allowing them to take the title.

Haas recounted to the crowd how the Suquamish team beat out 33 other teams to win the 1984 National Indian Mens Slowpitch Tournament in Yakama, WA-advancing through the losers bracket to take the championship in a 10-9 win over the Mission of Pendleton, OR team.

“The other team knew he (Mike Cheney) was a power hitter, so they just kept walking him. Wayne never failed to deliver a hit afterward though, allowing us to score- even on

After roaring applause, team members

...see “Softball” page 3

Tribal Elder and softball team coach Ted George spoke on behalf of the players at the event.

CKA Students Host Hawaiian Theatre Group

Suquamish youth spend the day sharing traditions and the importance of healthy oceans

In January, a group of Chief Kitsap Academy (CKA) students traveled to the Seattle Aquarium to watch Hawaiian players perform Honu By The Sea, a musical production about ocean diversity and the importance of protecting marine ecosystems.

“Their presentation about the ocean was great. I imagine it would be really easy for kids to understand and get excited about,” said CKA Senior Crystal Purcell.

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presented Suquamish with the traditional Hawaiian gift of pink salt, accepted by Suquamish Tribal Elders Betty Pasco and Rich Demain, as well as kuikui nut necklaces to Suquamish representatives. The group also presented stuffed animal sea turtles, the main character in the musical, to community members in the audience.

nual Hawaiian Tourism Week, returned to Suquamish with CKA students after the performance for an afternoon of cultural exchanges and a traditional Coast Salish meal. CKA students prepared with meal of clams and salmon with the help of Suquamish Fisheries Director Rob Purser. After being welcomed by CKA students and staff, the Hawaiian group performed an Oli, a traditional song Hawaiian peoples share when visiting the lands of other cultures. They also

After the Hawaiian presentation, CKA students shared Suquamish songs and dances with the visitors. CKA middle school students ...see “CKA” page 3

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In This Issue News ................... 1 Community Calendar

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Education

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Museum ................... 5 Government

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Sports & Recreation

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Elders ................. 10 Health & Wellness

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Business ..................12 Community & Notices

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Birthdays ..................15 Vol. 14, No. 1

Community Calendar Family Day at the Museum Feb 1 11am

The Museum is partnering with the Suquamish Sports & Recreation Department to offer a class about the basic elements of Coast Salish art design with Tribal artist Kate Ahvakana. Join us as we learn about Coast Salish design forms and use them to paint bird houses! Supplies are provided. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

Suquamish Warriors Meeting Feb 4 5:30pm

The regular meeting for Suquamish Veterans usually occurs the first Tuesday of every month. All veterans and their guests are welcome at the Suquamish Warrior Veterans Center, 6353 Middle Street, Suquamish WA, 98392. For more information contact Chuck Wagner (360) 633-6236 or the Veterans Center Office at (360) 626-1080. The Veterans Center is also open every Monday 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting and Thursdays for service officer work 9am-3pm.

Zumba Classes Feb 4-27 5:30pm

Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week in the Gym at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Classes are free for Suquamish tribal members, their families and Suquamish government employees. For more information contact Priscilla Preuit (360) 271-8708 zumbapriscilla@gmail.com.

PME Board of Directors Meeting Feb 5 & 26 8:00am

Port Madison Enterprises (PME) Board of Directors meetings usually occur every other week throughout the year.

Meetings are in the PME Boardroom at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA 98392. The meetings are open to Suquamish tribal members and invited guests. For more information on PME Board of Directors meetings, please contact Brenda Stice at brendastice@clearwatercasino.com

Tribal Council Meeting Feb 10 8:30am

Suquamish Tribal Council meetings generally occur every other Monday throughout the year. Meetings are in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers at 18490 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish WA, 98392 and are open to Suquamish tribal members and employees of the

Suquamish Tribe. Special reports and guest speaker presentations are open to tribal members only. For more information about meetings, including agendas and specific presentation times, please contact Windy Anderson wanderson@ suquamish.nsn.us.

Kitsap Regional Library Suquamish Book Mobile Visit Feb 10 & 24 3:00pm

Kitsap Regional Library’s Bookmobile serves the Suquamish community every other Monday, 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. in the parking lot at Suquamish Village.

Browse the shelves of the Bookmobile or go online before the Bookmobile’s visit to search the KRL catalog for a book, place it on hold and have it brought to the Suquamish Bookmobile stop. You can also return anything you’ve borrowed from any KRL branch library. Other Bookmobile offerings include: books for readers of all ages, audio books and DVDs and current magazines. If you have a question about your library account or wish to obtain a library card, you can talk to KRL staff when the Bookmobile is present.

Suquamish Cultural Coop Feb 11 3:30pm

Suquamish Tribal and Community Members are invited to attend the Cultural Coop meeting. Meetings are held monthly in the Suquamish Tribal Council Chambers. For more information, including agendas, please contact Cultural Coordinator Tina Jackson at tjackson@ suquamish.nsn.us (360) 394-8455.

Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission Meetings Feb 13 & 27 9am

The Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission holds regular meetings every other Thursday throughout the year. Meetings generally begin at 9am, at the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Offices on Augusta Avenue in Suquamish, WA. For more information contact Samantha Johnson at (360) 394-8652.

Museum Storytellers Day Feb 15 Noon

Traditionally winter time is when the Suquamish tell stories! To honor this tradition, the Museum has gathered a great line up of storytellers that are ready to go! Storytellers will include Suquamish Language Program students who will tell stories in the traditional Lushootseed language, Tribal Elder Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch and Jamestown S’Klallam Elder Elaine Grinnell. This is also a fundraiser for the Suquamish Museum.

For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

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GED Orientation Feb 19 2:00pm

Tribal members seeking to obtain their GED are encouraged to attend. GED Orientation is held the third Wednesday of every month from 2:00-5:00p.m. in the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. To New students are asked to call Nancy Silverman at (360) 373-1539 to register.

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Movie Night at the Museum Feb 20 5:30pm

Northwest Native Basket Weavers: Honoring Our Heritage. This film will focus on the art style, design and materials used

by Northwest Native Basket weavers as well as documents and highlights of the weavers themselves. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

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Northwest Tribes Commemorate Boldt 40 Year Anniversary A day of perspectives on historic fishing rights court ruling planned at Squaxin The Treaty Tribes of Western Washington will come together on February 5, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Boldt Decision.

Suquamish Tribal Library Launches IT Academy

Boldt 40 will be held at the Squaxin Island Tribe’s Skookum Event Center north of Olympia, WA.

Microsoft classes to help equip students of all ages with 21st century skills

Speakers will take attendees through the history of the case and the development of co-management.

Charles Wilkinson will give a lunchtime keynote address: “Justice at its Truest and Finest: The High Place of the Boldt Decision in American Law.” Wilkinson is Distinguished Professor and Moses Lasky Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School. He is the author of “Messages from Frank’s Landing: A Story of Salmon, Treaties.”

Tribal leaders from throughout the Puget

by Jan Jackson

icant opposition from the Washington State Government and special interest groups including commercial and sport fisherman. It is also the basis for numerous fisheries policies,.

Sound Region will be attending the event.

The Boldt Decision refers to the landmark ruling by Federal Judge George Bodlt in 1974 that affirmed Native American treaty fishing rights, despite signif-

“Palawan” continued.

were Tribal Chair Leonard Forsman and his wife Jana Rice; Tribal Elder Jay Mills; Suquamish Museum Director Janet Smoak; the Suquamish Tribe’s Youth Programs Manager Kate Ahvakana; the Tribe’s grants coordinator Angela Flemming; and Tribal member Kah-tyah Lawrence. Travelers representing the Burke Museum were Project Manager Lace Thornberg, Associate Director Peter Lape and Board Member Ellen Ferguson.

Both trips made Suquamish and the people of Palawan Island are part of a cultural exchange that is being facilitated by the Burke Museum as part of Museums Connect sm, a program administered by the American Alliance of Museums and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program’s overall aim is to enhance cross-cultural understanding beSuquamish representatives at the Palawan Cultural Center in the Philippines. tween the U.S. and other nations.

The Suquamish Tribal Library is announcing the launch of the Microsoft IT Academy program in Suquamish to equip students with real-world technology skills to help them thrive in the 21st Century economy. Thanks to a grant from the Washington State Library, Tribal Members and employees as well as students at Chief Kitsap Academy will now be able to complete online classes that range from Microsoft Office programs all the way up to Microsoft network administration.

“We’re committed to providing our students and interested tribal members with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills so they can pursue higher education, and secure jobs that contribute to the statewide economy and our community,” said Joe Davalos, Superintendent of the Suquamish Tribe Education Dept.

“By being a member of the Microsoft IT Academy program, we are able to provide a road map to technology proficiency and industry-recognized Microsoft Certification credentials that keeps pace with what today’s employers are looking for and sets our students up for future success.”

The Microsoft IT Academy program bridges the world of education and work. It is a comprehensive program that supports ongoing technology education for students, teachers and other education professionals spanning computer basics to high-level programming, along with information and communications technology management using Microsoft technologies. The program’s “Softball” continued. resources include access to online learnthe walks,” said Ted George. ing content, Official Microsoft Course Tony Forsman’s ability to perform in titles course materials and curriculum a pinch, John Forsman’s terrible nick- and instructor tools. name and his wonderful sportsmanship, “Microsoft is committed to empowering Chuck Deam’s pitching, Jay Mill’s out- students and teachers around the world field abilities, Leonard Forsman’s overall to reach their full potential,” said Lutz athletic ability and the unexpected plays Ziob, General Manager of Microsoft by “Lefty” were all given praise during Learning. “By combining education and Ted George’s speech. “Because of these cutting-edge technology, the Microsoft athletes, people began to know the little IT Academy helps enable success and tribe from Suquamish,” said Ted George. prosperity in an evolving global econThe 1984 Suquamish softball team mem- omy.” bers join the 1921 Native American baseMicrosoft IT Academy will provide a ball team from Suquamish in their Kitsap convenient and flexible learning enviSports Hall of Fame designation. The ronment where students can get hands1921 Suquamish team, who traveled to on experience with the latest technology Japan for a barnstorming tour, were into gain a competitive edge in today’s job ducted by the Kitsap Athletic Roundtable market or the next step in their academlast year. ics.

In addition to the 1984 Suquamish slowYou are invited to visit the library to pitch team, several other athletes and sign up for a class. Once you are signed teams from Kitsap were honored this up and create an account you will be year including hydroplane driver Dave able to work on the classes at any comVillwock, archer Ed Eliason, mountain puter with internet access. climber Dee Molenaar, rodeo announcer Randy Corley, soccer team The Bremer- If you are interested in finding out more ton Chuggers and the 1951 Bremerton about the Microsoft IT Academy, please High football team. For a complete list contact Jan Jackson at the Suquamish of honorees, visit http://data2.kitsapsun. Tribal Library. jjackson@suquamish. nsn.us or call 360-394-8689. com/project/halloffame/2013.

“CKA” continued.

CKA students with performers from Hawaii at the Seattle Aquarium. who participate in the newly established After the exchanges NOAA Pacific Iscarving class also gifted the visitors with lands Regional Director of the Office of Salish paddle necklaces during the event. Marine Sanctuaries Alan Tom, who travStudents in the Environmental Science eled to Suquamish with the group, preclass also wrote a rap song on Ocean sented CKA Teacher Karen Matsumoto Acidification, which CKA student Ty with an award for her marine conservaPurser performed for the group. “I’ve tion efforts. Matsumoto, hired in 2013 by never really met anyone from Hawaii be- CKA to teach Environmental Sciences, fore, I really appreciated the Oli that they has worked with the Seattle Aquarium performed. It was so different compared and Suquamish students for several years to what we hear from indigenous peoples on Ocean Acidification projects. in the Northwest,” said Ty Purser.

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A Magical Night for Suquamish Music Students

Education Message From The Superintendent

Middle school programs thrive at Chief Kitsap Academy

by Joe Davalos

We are at the mid-year point! Second semester started FEB 3! Each year seems to go by faster, it’s amazing that we are heading to our second year at CKA. The middle school program for grades 6-8 has been a tremendous success. We plan to continue next year and to add yet another section of 6-graders. Please remember to contact us with any questions or concerns, we are here to help! My office number is 394-8675 and my email is jdavalos@suquamish.nsn.us.

Youth in the KIC program receive their first violins at winter recital

by Roy Naden

began teaching music to young children at ELC.

It was a magical night in December.

KIC’s founding class of 14 children were each holding the violin they had tenderly crafted from cardboard, brown paper, duct tape, glue, paint and kite string. They had been promised that on this occasion, December 18, they would exchange the toy for the “real thing”—a small, highly polished wood violin, crafted to fit their arm’s length.

In the fall quarter, 2013, thrice-weekly after-school programs began in the Island Music Guild Hall on Bainbridge Island. Since then, the children have created a dynamic community with KIC’s teachers and mentors. Their first quarter ended with a holiday concert that showcased the children’s growth and ability to create music together.

The children watched as their mentors, the ones that meet with them and support them every week at the Music Guild Hall on Bainbridge Island, approached. A parent or family member stood behind each child as the mentors carefully accepted the youth’s toy violins, and handed each of them a highly polished wood violin in exchange. Parents, mentors, and family members clapped enthusiastically as each child embraced their new instrument!

The December 18 concert included the playing of Christmas carols by ten of the mentors, five playing violins and five playing cellos, led by Laura Milleson playing a piano recently donated to KIC. It takes years of discipline to master a string instrument. But at the next KIC concert, these 14 children will play their first notes to the delight of proud parents and families.

A KIC student from the ELC receiving her first violin.

Three years ago, Kids in Concert (KIC) approached Joe Davalos, Superintendent of Education for the Suquamish Tribe, with an idea: KIC wanted to partner with the Tribe in a music-education program to create a string ensemble with the Tribe’s children. Joe gave permission for a one-week Spring-break program and a two-week summer program. Soon after, Laura Milleson, KIC’s Music Director,

CKA Students Carve Out Tradition

by Jake Anderson

This year at CKA we began our first year of carving. Five students were lucky to be in this class. They are Josh Smith, Jake Anderson, Ryan Sigo, Samantha Salas and Trenton Moss. We have been creating bent wood boxes, paddle necklaces, rattles and small panels. Each student has a straight edge knife and a bent knife thanks to Duane Pasco. We

work in the carving shed. Some of the students say that they cannot wait for carving, it’s what they look forward to all day. Next semester we will have 8 kids in carving and it will be the 4th period class.

That way, if some of the class wants to

stay after school and just carve they can.

It gives us a great opportunity to create our own designs and just learn. We students are very grateful for our teacher, Randi Purser and for our principal, Fabian Castillja.

Elementary News

by Erin Pigott & Cindy Webster-Martinson

Cindy was sworn in as a member of the North Kitsap School District Board on December 12, 2013 and is the school board liaison to the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam tribes.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

3:50 - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Early Release

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Nutrition classes every Monday from 4:00-4:15 pm. run by Fran Miller and Barbara Hoffman. Kitsap Regional Library Book Mobile visit every other Monday.

NKSD & SUQUAMISH ELEMENTARY FEBRUARY EVENTS Early Release

Every Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.

Thursday Feb 6 Community Cafe with Board Members NKHS Commons, 6 p.m.

Friday Feb 7 District Wide Family Fun Night NKHS Commons, 4-7 p.m.

Monday Feb 10

PTSA Meeting Suquamish Elementary Library, 4 p.m.

Thursday

NK School Board Meeting District Offices, 6 p.m.

Feb 13

CKA student Josh Smith opening the steam box in the bent corner box process.

Friday Feb 14 Suquamish Elementary Spirit Day Pajama Day! Monday

Feb 17

President’s Day, No School

Thursday

Feb 27

NK School Board Meeting District Offices 6pm

Questions? Comments? Contact Us! Erin Pigott

(360) 396-3893 epigott@suquamish.nsn.us

Cindy Webster-Martinson

(360) 536-7306 cwebster@suquamish.nsn.us

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Government Healing of the Canoe News

First trainings with other tribes at Kiana this month

by Nigel Lawrence

and one dinner, catered by Famous Dave’s BBQ!) to inform the community of our progress and show our Digital Stories • Hosted our first ever Webinar (online teleconference/presentation) with our first round of trainees (Suquamish Sports & Rec., Port Gamble S’Klallam Wellness and Makah Wellness)

The Healing of the Canoe Project is excited that we are moving along in our efforts to share what we have learned with other Tribes and Tribal Organizations. In the last month we’ve:

For the month of February we look forward to our first round of trainings at Kiana Lodge on February 5-6. We’ll also continue preparing for our second round of trainings, also at Kiana Lodge, for a wider audience March 6-7.

• Completed our training manual that we’ll use at all 3 rounds of our upcoming 2014 trainings

To see our our Digital Stories, check out our youtube page at: http://www.youtube.com/user/healingofthecanoe

• Hosted 2 Community events in Suquamish (one at Elder’s Lunch

To learn more information about our project, go to healingofthecanoe.org

From left; Barb Santos and visiting Squaxin Island artist Andrea Wilbur Sigo look over some of the HOC curriculum during the digital stories event in January.

Help Run Suquamish Farmers Market Next Season

Call for volunteers as market president steps down

Dear Suquamish Neighbors, Volunteers are needed to run the market next year! Currently we have a couple volunteers including a wonderful effort to help us restore SNAP card processing that we had in 2011 and 2012.

I, Alan, have been running this market for the last five years as the market board’s president, and I now would like to step down from the board to hand over the job of keeping it going to a new local foods enthusiastic president. If you could spare any time to the market for ideas you would enjoy working on, please write me back at trunkey4@hotmail.com. In the next five months, I would like to have a number of get-togethers of those of us who want to keep the market going.

It’s totally open ended for what you’d like the market’s character and purposes to be. It can be changed to whatever you’d like, and so the first step is to have a number of winter party/talking sessions of the market supporters to create a group that can work amicably and has an agreed goal for what the market should be.

So please do get back to me if you can donate some time to the market and we’ll find a first get-together time that works for everyone! Write me at: trunkey4@hotmail.com Thank You! Alan Trunkey 697-6817 Suquamish News

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Tribal Chairman’s Report

Government

by Leonard Forsman

China Geoduck Ban China imposed a ban on shellfish from Puget Sound and other West Coast waters in December, resulting in a shutdown of Suquamish geoduck harvesting. We engaged with our congressional representatives, Governor Inslee’s office and the Federal and State agencies, including NOAA and the FDA, to try to gather information on why the ban was imposed and what we could do to resume geoduck exports. The ban was imposed as a result of high levels of arsenic in geoduck harvested in Poverty Bay near Tacoma, WA and some high PSP in geoducks dug in Alaska. We have since been able to find alternate markets for our product and have resumed geoduck harvesting.

We continue to be in communication with Federal food safety and trade representatives and are assisting them in getting the ban lifted.

WIGA-Chehalis The Washington Indian Gaming Association met at the Lucky Eagle Casino in Chehalis. The state legis- Leonard Forsman traveled to Palawan Island in the Philippines as part of the Anicent Shores, Changing Tides cultural exchange. lature has started their short session in Olympia. There has not been any leg- Beach area, to allow for future harvesting ing to film the canoe journey to Bella cleaning up Puget Sound in our region. islation introduced that could negatively by our tribal fishers.

Bella as part of their Clearwater project. We are engaged with the Environmental impact tribal gaming, which has done so Native American We approved their project under the con- Protection Agency, which funds much much to improve tribal, local and region- Artifact Repository Hearing dition that they enter into an agreement of the work, and the state agencies that al economies in the State of Washington. Rep. Sherry Appleton (D-Poulsbo) held with the Suquamish Tribe that describes oversee the implementation of the projects to make sure we get the most out of Museum Board Meeting a hearing on the feasibility of building a tribal access and ownership of the footthe funding available. Many of the projage.

We received an update from the The Museum Board met for the first time state repository to house tribal artifacts ects are in shellfish harvesting areas that in the New Year. New temporary exhib- and other cultural materials resulting Healing of the Canoe project staff who are currently decertified due to pollution, its and public programs are scheduled. A from archaeological investigations and are now in the process of training other others are related to stormwater treatnew exhibit on the archaeology of Old for other collections of tribal art and cul- tribes in their substance-abuse prevenment.

Man House will be completed in the fall. ture. I testified to the need for this type of tion curriculum. Denita Santos of the We have acquired the new exhibit panel- facility to provide a safe place for tribes Early Learning Center provided an over- Canoe Family Meeting ing system and our maintenance crew has without museum facilities to store their view of the cultural education programs The skippers and ground crew captains assembled it. heritage resources and for temporary in our young students’ classrooms. Tra- held another meeting with canoe pullers ditional language, songs and stories are and supporters on the journey to Bella King County Tribal Liaison Meeting storage of collections under disputed being introduced to all of our students in Bella. Tina Jackson gave an update on the Bob Peterson, former Tribal Administra- ownership. The Burke Museum and trib- the ELC classrooms. regional meeting held at Muckleshoot. tor for the Suquamish Tribe in the late al leaders from Quinault, Stillaguamish Bella Bella representatives stressed the West Central LIO Meeting 1980s, has taken over as acting Tribal and Squaxin Island also testified.

Commissioner Charlotte Garrido has re- need for planning for the journey beLiaison for King County. Bob gave us Cultural Cooperative Meeting cause of the lack of services available as an update on the County’s efforts to im- The Suquamish Cultural Cooperative placed Rob Gelder on the WCLIO and we travel into the more remote areas of prove their wastewater treatment. We are met to discuss research projects, educa- we met with our consultants to get upVancouver Island. If you are interested dates on the work in the coming year. especially interested in their efforts to tion updates and hear updates on the cain helping with the canoe journey this We continue to develop strategies for recertify shellfish beds in the Richmond noe journey. Longhouse Media is seekyear, please contact Tina Jackson.

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Sports & Rec Suquamish Turns Out For Local High School Rivalry Games

by Magdalena Turrieta

The Suquamish Sports and Recreation Department recently brought a big group of youth to the Kingston High School Boys and Girls basketball games against North Kitsap. These were some great games to watch! First up the boys Junior Varsity team played. Ali Chiquiti is part of the team and did a great job on both offense and defense. He was always on the move doing great things, and helped his team come out on top for the win.

The varsity boys played next. It was also a good game. All the players did well including Welaka Chiquiti. He was doing

great things on defense and taking the ball to the hole. He played a great game.

However, his team fell just short of the win.

Next up was a very exciting girls varsity game. It was a very intense match up from the start. The girls on each team were going point for point and it seemed that no one was going to let up on offense or defense. All the kids we brought were very excited and into this particular game, cheering loud for the girls. It is important to note that all the athletes in this game played great team ball! So great, that the game went into double overtime, in which Kingston pulled out to win by just two points! Great job ladies!

A big shout out goes to athletes Katelyn (Sis) Carper, Aileen Kaye, Napua (Nana) Fontes, Debra Hill (Lil Debra) and Skyler Bakken. It has been a great pleasure to watch these five young ladies grow to be the amazing athletes they are today.

We would also like to thank all the youth who we brought to the games. Everyone represented Suquamish very well. It was fun bringing such great fans to watch their peers play ball.

Kingston’s Girls Varsity getting ready to rebound free throws From left, Debra Hill and Skyler Bakken. From right, Katelyn Carper, Napua Fontes, and Aileen Kaye is top left.

Suquamish youth and community members in the stands for the rivalry basketball games between Kingston and North Kitsap High Schools.

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A Day of Discovery on Bainbridge Island

Sports & Rec

Suquamish youth visit KiDiMu and the Bainbridge Museum of Art

by Magdalena Turrieta

January 2, 2014 we went to the Kid Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) and the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. The youth really enjoyed playing with the interactive displays there. They climbed a treehouse, played banker, visited a play Doctors office, a grocery shop and discovered even more with the huge light bright display. The youth were also given the opportunity to have their photo taken as an octopus or bee and flower. Everyone had a great time.

After visiting KidiMu, we went to the Bainbridge Museum of Art. The docent told us about the scavenger hunt there, and gave us a card with some snap shots of things to keep our eyes open for in the museum. The kids really enjoyed turning the scavenger hunt into a game to see who could view all the art and identify the items in the scavenger hunt. It was so nice to have the kids excited in the museum and for them to be so happy that they found what they were looking for. The docents were very pleased at how our youth conducted themselves and asked the kids questions about how the art made them feel. They also asked how they felt when they saw some of the pieces of art.

The kids had some great answers! There is a wall that people can write on a sticky note and leave for others to respond to or they can respond to other comments as well.

After all the excitement we stopped and got a bite to eat on the way home. The kids were happy and had lots to say about the Museums. We were delighted they had a great time and showed interest in the art that was on display.

Billy Jones IV and Likoodzi Ross playing with the interactive grocery story in KiDiMu.

Katelynn Pratt and Ah-nika-leesh Chiquiti.

Sho-shyne Jones and Riley Hommel.

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In the first decade following the 1974 Boldt decision, the tribes and state did not trust each other as co-managers.

We spent hundreds, perhaps thousands of hours arguing before a federal court about whose data was more accurate and whether this fishery or that fishery should be allowed at this place or time.

Elders Being Frank

Good relationships don’t just happen: a look back at 40 years of natural resource co-management

by Billy Frank Jr.

Good relationships don’t just happen. We have to work together to build and maintain a strong foundation of trust and commitment to keep a relationship healthy and strong.

As we mark the 40th anniversary of the Boldt decision this year, the tribal and state natural resources co-managers met recently to re-dedicate ourselves to the principles of co-management.

At the core of co-management is a pledge to seek cooperation first and avoid litigation. The approach is based on a government-to-government relationship that respects the decision-making authority of both the tribes and state. Its success depends on jointly planning and developing clear objectives with agreed-upon data to support consistent, coordinated natural resources management programs.

Trust and cooperation go hand in hand.

All that time and money spent in court was wasted. It could have been better spent protecting and rebuilding the resource.

After a difficult first decade, we found a way to work together built on mutual respect and consideration for each other’s needs.

Co-management took giant Billy Frank Jr. with Chief Kitsap Academy students and Mentors in October, 2013. steps forward. fix fish-blocking culverts under state roads In 1984 the tribes and state started the an- the tribes and state. nual joint season-setting process called All of these accomplishments clearly show that closed access to hundreds of miles of North of Falcon. In 1985 the tribes and the great things that can be done when we good salmon habitat. The federal court state worked together to develop the Pa- choose to work together. We can’t afford agreed that culverts blocking fish pascific Salmon Treaty that governs shared to lose that. That doesn’t mean we agree sage violate tribal treaty fishing rights and U.S. and Canadian salmon fisheries. In on everything. We don’t. Sometimes, no gave the state 17 years to fix the problem.

1986 came the Timber/Fish/Wildlife matter how hard we try, we can’t come to While we are disappointed that the state Agreement that provided protection for an agreement. The case of fish-blocking has appealed the ruling, we will continue to work together for the health of the fish and wildlife on private timberlands culverts is a good example. salmon and all of our natural resources. while also ensuring a healthy timber inAfter many months of negotiations failed, That’s because we know cooperation is dustry. Next came the 1989 Centennial the tribes were forced as a last resort in the way forward. It always has been and Accord that further cemented the govern2001 to file a lawsuit against the state to always will be. ment-to-government relationship between

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Minestrone Soup Turkey Sandwich w/cheese Tossed Salad Angel Food Cake w/ Strawberries Geoduck Chowder Tossed Salad w/ Sunflower Seeds Blueberry Bran Muffin Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries & Granola Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Brussels Sprouts Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Spiced Fruit Cup French Dip Sandwich Green Beans Cucumber-Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit

Whole Grain Pancakes w/ warm berries Scrambled Eggs w/ peppers & onions topped w/ salsa Fresh Fruit Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Capri Vegetable Blend Cole Slaw w/ Vinaigrette Dressing Fresh Fruit Chicken Fajita (chicken, peppers & onions, sour cream, salsa, tortilla) Spanish Rice Broccoli Slaw Fresh Fruit Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Germany Veggie Blend Tossed Salad Blueberry Bran Muffin Applesauce 10

Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad 9 Grain Bread Fresh Fruit Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

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Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease

Health

Focus on heart health during February, American Heart Month If you have diabetes, you are at higher risk for having heart disease. There are several risk factors for heart disease.

Many can be prevented or controlled.

Here are ways you can reduce your risk for heart disease: Talk to Your Health Care Provider about Heart Disease Share your health history. Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked. Ask if taking an aspirin each day is right for you.

Control Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease. If your blood pressure or cholesterol is high, take steps to lower it. Take small steps to eat healthier foods. Get more exercise. Take your blood pressure and cholesterol medicines as prescribed.

Eat Healthy Foods What you eat has a big impact on your heart health. When planning your meals and snacks, try to: •

Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Check the labels on your food and choose those with the lowest sodium. Too much sodium can increase your blood pressure.

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Limit foods with high amounts of saturated fats, trans fat and cholesterol. You can find this information on Nutrition Facts labels.

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Cook at home more often. Whenever possible, choose foods that are low in sodium or have no salt added. Limit sauces, mixes and “instant” products.

Get Moving Obesity can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. Being physically active most days of the week will help keep you at a healthy weight, and will help lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Try to walk at least 30 minutes

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your risk for heart disease is to remember “ABCS.” Talk to your health care provider about heart health ABCS. The heart health ABCS will help you avoid heart disease and live a longer, healthier life:

on most days of the week. For example, you could take a brisk 10-minute walk, 3 times a day, 5 days a week.

Use Tobacco in Traditional Ways Only Smoking and chewing tobacco greatly increase your risk for heart disease. If you smoke or chew, get help to quit. If you don’t smoke or chew, don’t start. Try to avoid secondhand smoke.

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For more information on how to have a healthy heart, contact your health care provider.

Adapted from information found at www. millionhearts.hhs.gov

Vol. 14, No. 1

Business PME Executive Spotlight: HR Manager Karleen Crow attributes her success to education and mentors

such a policy approved. Without Barb and Russell I wouldn’t have been able to further my education and receive the hands on training I desired.”

In her current position Karleen has received a Tribal Human Resources Certification. This certification required week long training and has classes annually to update her on the current laws, what’s required of her position, understanding employees and more. She also attends the

by Lisa Rodriguez

As a Suquamish Tribal member, Karleen Crow has found an abundance of opportunities offered through the Tribe. Hard work, coupled with help from wonderful people, Karleen has moved her way up and continues to push herself beyond what is expected of her.

Karleen began her career in the bingo money room and on the bingo floor in 1999. As her skills developed she strived for more. In 2000 she became the Bingo Supervisor, and then a Human Resources Recruiter in 2004. With hard work and motivation, Karleen became the Human Resources Manager for the Clearwater Casino in 2007, the position she’s cur- Karleen Crow rently in today. As some might guess, annual National Native American HuKarleen strived for more. In 2005 she be- man Resources Association (NNAHRA) gan classes at Olympic College, earning Conference. This annual conference has her Associates Degree in 2010. been active for 18 years and works to im“If it wasn’t for Barbara Griffin (Human prove Native American Human Resource Resources Director) and Russell Steele departments all over the country.

(CEO) I wouldn’t have been able to fur- In the future Karleen aspires to become ther my education,” said Crow. “Barb got the Human Resources Director when me on the path for higher education and the position becomes available. She is ensured I had the job training I required. also continuing her higher education and When I began school the education leave hopes to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree in policy for full-time tribal members was Native Study Leadership and continues not in place. Russell and Barb worked to attend as much training as she possidiligently with the PME Board to get bly can.

Port Madison Enterprises

The following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises. # Of Openings

Dept/Position

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Cage*** Soft Count Team Member (PT) Operations Clerk (FT) Main Bank Cashier (FT) Cashier (FT) $ Environmental Services Worker (FT) Food & Beverage Prep Cook (FT/PT) DMO (PT) Deli Cashier (PT) $ Buffet Server (PT) $ Cocktail Server (PT) $ Busser (PT) $ Bartender (On Call/PT) $ Banquet Server (PT) $ Short Order Cook (FT) Kiana Lodge Prep Cook (PT) DMO (PT) Grounds Keeper (FT) Bartender (PT) $

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$10.25 $13.50 $16.50 $11.25

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Accounting*** Controller (FT) Marketing*** Gaming Marketing Manager (FT) Non- Gaming Marketing Manager (FT) CCW Ambassador (FT) Poker Dealer (PT) $ Resort Guest Services Agent (FT) Retail Masi Shop Clerk (PT) Suquamish Village Shell (PT) $ Masi Shop Barista (PT) $ Maintenance Worker (FT) Table Games*** Floor Supervisor (FT) Dealer (FT) $

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$11.25 DOE

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57 TOTAL ***Requires Class IIIA (Tribal & State) $- Tipped Position PME APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: •

Port Madison Enterprises applications and Letters of intent must be completed and on file with Human Resource Dept.

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All Casino positions require a State and/or Tribal Gaming license; PME pays initial licensing fees for Class II positions.

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We accept online applications at www.clearwatercasino.com. If you have questions please contact our Recruiter/Tribal Liaison at (360) 598-8717 or the Job line (360) 598-1360. Port Madison Enterprises is an agency of the Suquamish Tribe and expressly supports Tribal Preference.

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Clearwater Hosts 4th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade of Service Mardi Gras fun melds with community outreach for participants and guests

Business

by Lisa Rodriguez

For the fourth year in a row, Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort will host a Fat Tuesday parade supporting local charities. The event, held the evening of Fat Tuesday inside the casino, includes a parade and float contest with cash prizes for each charity organization that participates.

Kitsap County non-profit charities will put their floats on display inside the casino early in Februrary to give the community and club members a month to vote for their favorite float. The float with the most votes gets five extra points added to the overall score that they receive from a parade panel of judges comprised of Clearwater employees. The Clearwater judges are chosen from employee shoebox float entries created in February.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three floats based on: Mardi Gras Theme, Originality and Execution. First place is $3,000, second place is $2,000, third place is $1,000 and the remaining non-profits each receive $500 for participating.

In February of 2013 the Kitsap Navigators (Guide Dog Puppy Raising Club) received first place, winning $3,000 to benefit their non-profit. Their puppies come from California when they are 8-12 weeks old; this group socializes the puppies by having them in their homes for a year, bringing them through traffic, cities, offices and stores to get them used to the

Kitsap Navigators won first place last year for their furry friends float, earning $3,000 for the charity. noises. After a year with a puppy raiser, the puppy goes to the Guide Dogs for the Blind for professional training and then

matched to a blind partner. As a group of volunteers who spend their free time raising puppies, being part of the Clear-

water Fat Tuesday Parade of Service was a chance to show their dedication to this wonderful cause.

Clearwater Casino Resort

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Community Traditional Heritage Specialist News

by Marilyn Jones

January flew by! We are working hard to preserve our Usual and Accustomed Hunting, Fishing and Gathering areas.

However, without Tribal Member histories telling us were these sites are, we will potentially lose them to construction and never have them for the future generations to enjoy. Please help to preserve the U&A for the future of the Suquamish Tribe and come in to record you knowledge of the hunting, fishing and gathering sites. Contact me at and setup an appointment to record your story today.

Be a part of the Suquamish Tribe’s history and make a mark that will help us save the future. No story is too small or unimportant. All have great meanings and your knowledge will someday inspire others to preserve for the next generations after us. You will also be preserving our oral traditions and giving the gift of passing down stories of your family teaching to the next generations in giving of your time to this preservation project.

Special thanks to those that have come in, given their time and told their stories of hunting, fishing and gathering. My hands are raised to you for coming forward and sharing your knowledge in this way.

Your gifts are great indeed and I thank you for allowing me to record them for the future generations. Marilyn Jones in the Traditional Heritage Specialist for the Suquamish Tribe. She can be reached at (360) 394 – 8526 or e-mail at mjones@ suquamish.nsn.us

Obituaries her family and Tribal communities. Lovingly referred to as “Auntie Betty” by many, she had a deep appreciation for music, basket weaving and enjoyed sharing meals with her family and friends. In her later years, she was a fixture at the Suquamish Tribe Elders luncheons each weekday. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and community. A memorial service, attended by dozens of Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam community members, was held for Betty at the House of Awakened Culture

formances by Native artists and feature booth space for vendors.

Help us make this year’s In the Spirit exhibition and festival better than it’s ever been by sharing the attached application with individuals associated with your tribe or anyone else you feel might be interested. Applications will be accepted beginning January 10 through March 14, 2014 and can be found online at www.

InTheSpiritArts.org.

Seeking Art Entries Elizabeth “Betty” Mae Hamlin Suquamish Tribal Elder Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Hamlin was surrounded by friends and family when she passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2013 in Bremerton, WA. She was 83 years old. Born to Peter and Ellen Jackson of the Port Gamble and Suquamish Tribes on May 14, 1930, Betty was a lifelong resident of the area with many friends and family members. She is survived by her sons Stephen Lawrence, Jerry Lawrence, James Wilson, her daughter Nancy Townsend, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous extended family members.

During her life, Betty was dedicated to Suquamish News

John Belmont & Family

Births

If you have any questions about the application process or In the Spirit exhibition or festival, please contact Maria Pascualy at maria2@wshs.wa.gov or 253-798-5873.

Letters

Suquamish, WA May 14, 1930 - December 27, 2013

meant a lot to us all. Our mother will be dearly missed, always in our hearts never forgotten. Thank you very much and blessing to you all.

Many Thanks Suquamish

The Washington State Historical Society is accepting applications of Native artwork to display in the juried show In the Spirit for 2014 and would love to have representation from the Suquamish Tribe!

On behalf of the Belmont Family, we would like to give a special thanks to our Tribe and the out pouring love, prayers and support from our Community. We would like to especially thank Shawna George and the Human Services Department for all the help and support in preparation of the Funeral Services for my mother Arlene Belmont Cady, Tribal Elder.

In its ninth year, In the Spirit, offers an opportunity for contemporary Native artists to display their work at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma June 19 through Aug. 9, 2014. Accepted artwork will also be eligible for awards and monetary prizes including Best of Show, Honoring the Northwest, Honoring Tradition, Honoring Innovation, Legacy Gallery Print Prize and the People’s Choice awards.

We would like to acknowledge Steve Old Coyote and Gene Jones for leading the Prayer Services, Sacred Water Drummers and Singers for the powerful songs that gave us strength, the Pall Bearers that came forward, those that traveled near and far, Auntie Joy and Rene for making the cedar roses, the Kitchen help and those who brought salads and desserts. Your presence, help and support

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Marion Leonard Ives

Silverdale, WA January 2, 2014

Chelsea Forsman and Marion Ives welcomed their first child, a boy, into the world on January 2, 2014 at Harrison Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Marion Leonard Ives was born at 4:01 p.m. weighing 9lbs 6oz. and measuring 21 inches long.

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Ardath Longway Brenda Bowman Charles Sigo Cynthia Carter Dawn Nichols Sho-shyne Jones William Webber

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Barbara Lawrence-Piecuch Douglas Crowell Karrisa Jones Mackenzie Foster Olivia Phillips

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David Mills

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William Jackson Golden Hawk

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Bradley George David Weber Mataya George

Marisol Sanchez Skylene George Kahteya McDonald Bear

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Diane Dozier

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Ha-Kwa Chiquiti Hailey Myers Rebecca Purser Riley Mcintosh Robert Adams Todd Boyd Tracy McMillan We-Laka Chiquiti

Brandy Boure Patricia Medina

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Jade Jefferson John Lawrence Kathleen Kinsey Laree Miller

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Calina Lawrence

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George Hill Gerald Adams John Mabe Josue Flores Kylie Cordero

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Danielle Alexander Marilyn Wandrey Rebecca Peterson Cameron Covarrubias Carena Covarrubias

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Elizabeth Puckett Kaynoni McGrady Rosemary Achberger

Robert Bird Shellene Kurtz Tanner Kumpf

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Birthdays Jonathan George Ka-el Williams Shannon Iaconis

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Craig Winnie Ha-huli-tud Hawk Melvin Colomb William Ross

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Luther Mills Jr.

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Adam Jackson Jennifer Lawrence Jose Martinez

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Jessica Santos Marcus Mabe Sea-ots-ton Jones

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Crystal Purcell Jackie Severson Lisa Henry Michael Immken

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Martha George-Sachava

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