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Suquamish News Volume 15

February 2015

No . 2

New Sports & Recreation Center Takes Shape In this issue...

Tour the new hotel pg. 3

Building on track for completion September 2015

Tribal Veteran honored pg. 7

Youth basketball pg. 8

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Community Calendar

Museum Winter Hours Oct 1 – April 30 The Suquamish Museum is currently operating on a winter hours schedule. The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm and closed Monday-Tuesday each week. For more information, contact the Suquamish Museum at (360) 394-8499.

100 Years Exhibit Jan 10- May 17 Experience the new exhibit 100 Years: Photographs from the Suquamish Tribal Archives. The traveling exhibit features 40 images of Suquamish People throughout the last century that challenge the romanticized notion of the American Indian. For more information, contact the Suquamish Muse-um at (360) 394-8499.

Piyo, Zumba & Insanity Exercise Classes Feb 2-27 Times Vary Exercise classes for all fitness levels are available each weekday at different times throughout the day. Classes are free for Suquamish tribal members, their families and Suquamish government employees. For more information contact Priscilla Preuit

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(360) 271-8708 zumbapris- Attendees will also be asked to wear protective gear when cilla@gmail.com. they arrive, and to sign a liTribal & Employee New Hotel Tower Tours ability waiver. Groups will Feb 2- Mar 30 1pm & 3pm meet in front of the Agate As the building nears com- Pass Deli in the casino. pletion, Port Madison Enterprises is offering guided tours of the new hotel. Members of Tribal households and employees can tour the facility on Mondays, beginning February 2, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Tour attendees are asked to wear covered toe shoes with little to no heels, and to expect the use of stairs- due to the fact that the elevators are not operational yet. Attendees will also be asked to wear protective gear when they arrive, and to sign a liability waiver. Groups will meet in front of the Agate Pass Deli in the casino. For more information contact Communications Coordinator April Leigh at (360) 394-7102.

Suquamish Book Mobile Feb 9 & 23 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.

Family Language Classes Feb 3-24, 5:30pm Suquamish Tribe and Community members of all ages are invited to learn the traditional language of the Suquamish People. Language classes meet every Tuesday at the Suquamish Tribe Education Department, 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo WA, 98370. Dinner will be served to all who attend class.

For more information contact Randi Purser in the SuquaGeneral Public mish Education Department New Hotel Tower Tours Feb 7- Mar 28 10am & 12pm office at (360) 394-8566.

General Public can tour the ELC In Service Day new hotel on Saturdays, be- Mar 6 No school ginning February 7, at 10a.m. The Marion Forsman-Boushand noon. Tour attendees are ie Early Learning Center will asked to wear covered toe be closed for a school in-sershoes with little to no heels, vice day. There will be no and to expect the use of stairs. school and no daycare. For

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Feb 11 9am Suquamish Warriors Port Madison Enterprises Tribal Council Feb 3 5:30pm (PME) Board of Directors Feb 9 & 23 8am The regular meeting for meetings usually occur every Suquamish Tribal Council Suquamish Warriors usually other week throughout the meetings generally occur evoccurs the first Tuesday of year. The meetings are open ery other Monday throughout every month. All veterans to Suquamish tribal members the year. Meetings are in the and their guests are welcome and invited guests, and take Suquamish Tribal Council at the Suquamish Warrior place at various PME proper- Chambers at 18490 SuquaVeterans Center, 6353 Mid- ties throughout the year. For mish Way NE, Suquamish dle Street, Suquamish WA, more information on PME WA, 98392 and are open 98392. For more information Board of Directors meetings to Suquamish tribal memcontact Chuck Wagner (360) and locations, please contact bers and employees of the 633-6236 or the Veterans Brenda Stice at brendastice@ Suquamish Tribe. Special reCenter Office at (360) 626- clearwatercasino.com. ports and guest speaker pre1080. The Veterans Center sentations are open to tribal Higher Ed Deadline is also open every Monday members only and key staff.

Feb 11 5pm 9am-3pm for Veteran visiting The Suqamish Tribe Higher For more information about and Thursdays for service ofEducation application dead- meetings, including agenficer work 9am-3pm. lien for Spring Quarter 2015 das and specific presentation is Feb 11. To apply, contact times, please contact Windy Suquamish Seafood BOD wanderson@ Brenda Guerrero at bguerre- Anderson Feb 4 & 18 9am suquamish.nsn.us.

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Board of Directors generally Gaming Commission Museum Board Meeting meet every other Wednesday Feb 5 & 19 10am Feb 6 10:30am of the month, when Tribal The Suquamish Tribal Gam- The Suquamish Museum Council is not in session, at ing Commission holds reg- Board will meet at the musethe Suquamish Administra- ular meetings every other um on 6861 NE South Street tive Building on Suquamish Thursday throughout the Suquamish, Wa. For more inWay. Meetings are open to year. Meetings generally formation about meeting inSuquamish tribal members. begin at 9am, at the Suqua- cluding agendas and upcomFor more information con- mish Tribal Gaming Offic- ing meetings contact Barbara tact Suquamish Seafood Ad- es on Augusta Avenue in Lawrence at (360)394-8499. ministrative Assistant Jessica Suquamish, WA. Meetings

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Leonard Forsman Chairman

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Nigel Lawrence

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News & Events

Clearwater’s New Hotel Tower Nears Completion Tours for Tribal Members & employees begin this month

the expansion. In addition to more line staff, the resort is also hiring another sales manager to keep up with the expected increase in demand for the now much-larger property. The new 6-story hotel includes 98 new rooms, more than doubling the hotel’s current inventory. The fourth floor, which connects the building to the casino, is also home to the new 10,000 square-foot Canoe Ballroom, a space that can accommodate events 6 times the size of those previously held in the Kitsap Hall at the original resort.

Walking into the lobby of Clearwater Casino’s nearly-completed new hotel tower, you get the impression that things are about to change dramatically for the Suquamish-owned property.

“Sales and front desk staff will all be located here, new Resort Sales Manager Brittany Bakken said, pointing to a large, freshly-painted section of the first floor.

could have in the Kitsap Room was 100 people, for a sit-down style dinner. The new ballroom can easily seat 600 for such events,” Bakken said.

A new pre-function space see “hotel” page 13...

The large, sweeping curves of the lobby area are present throughout the facility; artistic strokes that Bakken welcomes, along with larger space for new staff that Construction worker Tracey Barbee puts some finishing touches on the installation of a “The largest banquet we are being hired as a result of Korsmo window on the 5th floor of the new hotel. The original resort is in view behind him.

Kitsap Athletic Roundtable Honors Tribal Member and Long-time Tribal Employee 2015 Hall of Fame inductees include Mike Cheyney & Morrie Black Eagle

Mike Cheyney, Baseball & Softball

Long time ballplayer and Suquamish Tribal Member Mike Cheyney was recognized for his individual contributions to Baseball and Softball in Kitsap County; from pitching in high school at South Kitsap, to winning national titles in Softball League play- coaches remember Cheyney, now 56, as a heavy hitter with a cannon for an arm. During his acceptance speech, Cheyney thanked his coaches and his family for their support of his athletic career.

Morrie Black Eagle , 1965 East Bremerton HS Football Team

Suquamish Tribe Deputy Director Morrie Black Eagle, pictured here second from right in the front row, was a Full Back on the 1965 Knights team recognized for their undefeated season and Olympic League Championship that year. Black Eagle, known is high school as Morrie Miller, was prominently featured in several sports stories from the Kitsap Sun during the Knights 1965 run for the title. The news stories were posted for event attendees to view at the awards ceremony.

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Education

Lushootseed Language Bowl

Students compete for fun, prizes and the chance to show off their language skills

CKA Bears Basketball Schedule

by Cassy George

The first Suquamish Language Bowl took place on December 16, 2014. Five teams, each composed of 5 Middle and High School students each competed. The judges were Randi Purser and Cassy George. Players were judged on correct translation and pronunciation of words and phrases from the following categories: School terms, body parts, colors, food, cooking and eating words, emotions, days of the week, four seasons, months of the year, and basic phrases.

Students were not allowed to use notes.

All participants won movie tickets. First place team members were awarded with $75 gift cards and second place team members were

CKA @ Yakama Monday, February 2nd JV 4pm V 5:30pm CKA @ Taholah Thursday, February 5th JV 5:45 pm V 7:30pm In addition to participating in a language bowl this winter, students also treated Tribal staff to caroling during the holidays.

The students learned “We Wish You A Merry Christmas� in Lushootseed and sang to employees before the holiday break.

awarded with $50 gift cards. Suquamish Language Pro- very fun and we hope to or- ing their knowledge. We Many families came to sup- gram provided a warm meal ganize more this year. It was have some great speakers port their students and the for everyone. This event was great to see the students shar- in training.

CKA Mural Project

Famous artist working with youth to create gym art piece

Artist Toma Villa met with CKA students in January to discuss what they would like to see on thier gym wall. Villa will be back this month to complete the project with CKA students and staff.

CKA vs Bainbridge @ TBD February 9, 11 & 12 JV TBD V TBD CKA @ Neah Bay Tuesday, February 10th JV 4 pm V 6:30pm

Note- all times are approximate. This is the first season for the new CKA Bears Boys Basketball team. As of January 23, the team was 3-1 for the season.

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Health & Wellness

Can Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease

Celebrate American Heart Month by making healthy choices for your heart submittede by Fran Miller

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:

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.

Talk to Your • Check the labels on your Health Care Provider food and choose those Share your health history. with the lowest sodium.

Get your blood pressure and Too much sodium can cholesterol checked. Ask if increase your blood prestaking an aspirin each day is sure. right for you.

• Limit foods with high Control Your Blood amounts of saturated fats, Pressure & Cholesterol trans fat and cholesterol.

High blood pressure is one You can find this inforof the leading causes of heart mation on Nutrition Facts disease. If your blood pres- labels. sure or cholesterol is high, take steps to lower it. Take • Cook at home more ofsmall steps to eat healthier ten. Whenever possible, foods. Get more exercise. choose foods that are low Take your blood pressure in sodium or have no salt and cholesterol medicines as added. Limit sauces, mixes and “instant” products. prescribed.

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 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.

Remember Your ABCS An easy way to remember how to reduce your risk for

Help Fight Off Flu Season with Tea Proper ingredients key to maximizing health benefits submitted by Kathy Kinsey

Flu fighting winter tea includes a mix of Yarrow, Elder Flower and Peppermint. It has cooling and anti-inflammatory properties that sooth tablespoons of herbs per cup of water or 4-8 tableduring sold months.

Proper Amounts of Herb spoons of herbs per quart to Water when you are of water. When working using tea as medicine. with dense herbs, use The ratio of herb to wa- a smaller amount then ter should be enough when working with lightto make a fairly strong weight herbs. Pour hot tea. Your ratio should be water over tea and let consistent so that you re- steep with a cover for five ceive the most benefits. minutes.

A general ratio is 1-3 When trying a tea for the

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: Appropriate aspirin therapy for those who need it, Blood pressure control, Cholesterol management and Smoking-chewing cessation. For

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

Produced by the IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention.

Love with all your heart.

February is American Heart Month.

You can reduce your risk for heart disease. You can live a long, healthy life, and be there for your loved ones.

• Use tobacco in traditional ways only.

• Walk every day.

• Eat a healthy diet.

• Love with all your heart.

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Are Your Lightbulbs Dangerous?

Proper selection & installation prevents house fires submitted by Kim Kumpf

first time it is best to start with a small cup, to be certain that it agrees with your body. To receive the maximum benefit, medicinal tea should be taken in small amounts several times throughout the day.

Consult with your physician before using herbs as medicine.

Did you know? Only certain light bulbs can be used inside covered casings, like glass or plastic ceiling covers.

Using lights with an extra coil around the base of the bulb in covered casings is a serious hazard and can start a fire. Check to make sure you are using the correct bulbs in your home.

Make sure to read the directions on the package of each new bulb for specific use instructions as well.

Lamps Only These bulbs have an extra coil at the base of the bulb that can catch fire if used in a light with a covered casing.

OK To Be Covered These bulbs have less coils that spiral farther from the base of the bulb, preventing the overheating that can cause fire.

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Government

Being Frank: Action Needed for Salmon Recovery More protections and greater oversight needed to save Puget Sound salmon

by Lorraine Loomis

Why have salmon been pouring back into the Columbia River in record numbers recently while returns to the Washington coast and Puget Sound continue to drop? One big reason is that for the past decade someone in a position of authority has been in charge of protecting and restoring Columbia River salmon.

That person has been U.S. District Court Judge James Redden. Three times during the past 10 years he has

rejected plans to operate hydroelectric dams in the Columbia River basin that would have jeopardized salmon listed under the Endangered Species Act. He ordered more water spilled over the dams to aid fish passage, even though that meant less water to generate power. He has also insisted on specific habitat improvements to aid in the recovery of salmon. Redden recently stepped down from the case, but has been replaced by federal court Judge Mi-

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That kind of attention and bold, targeted actions are exactly what we need to turn around salmon recovery in western Washington.

Salmon recovery is failing because federal and state governments allow salmon habitat to be destroyed faster than it can be restored.

This trend shows no sign of improvement despite drastic harvest reductions, careful use of hatcheries and extensive habitat restoration projects.

Suquamish Tribal Veteran honored during council meeting

From left, Suquamish Warrior Rich Demain, Emily MacDonald, Joe MacDonald and Warrior Jim Henry.

Members of the Suquamish Warriors, Suquamish Song & Dance Group and Veterans Services gathered during the Tribal Council meeting on January 12, to pay special tribute to Suquamish Tribal Member and returning US Navy Veteran Joe MacDonald.

MacDonald and his wife Emily, also a veteran, were honored with a song and wrapped in a Pendleton blanket in the first official “Welcome Home” ceremony performed by Veterans Affairs employees and volunteers at the Suquamish Tribe.

The couple were also officially recognized by the Suquamish Tribal Council. After the honoring, Tribal Administrative Staff, Council and audience members took turns thanking the couple for their service.

The ongoing loss of the salmon resource affects entire tribal communities in western Washington.

Salmon is one of our most important traditional foods and a foundation of our cultures. Every year we try to set aside salmon to feed our families in the winter and to put fish on the table for ceremonies and funerals, but every year it is becoming more difficult. As the salmon disappear, our treaty-reserved harvest rights are threatened more every day.

That is why our late chairman, Billy Frank Jr., and other tribal leaders created the Treaty Rights at Risk initiative three and a half years ago and took it to the White House. Our goal is to have the protection of treaty-reserved rights institutionalized in the federal government through the White House Council on Native American Affairs.

President Obama created

the council nearly two years ago. Addressing tribal natural resources concerns was one of five main foundations of the council, but the Council has yet to address this charge. As President Obama prepares to leave the White House in 2017, our need becomes greater every day.

The failure of salmon recovery in western Washington is the failure of the federal government to meet its trust responsibility to protect salmon and the treaty-reserved rights of tribes.

Treaty Rights at Risk calls for the federal government to assume control and responsibility for a more coordinated salmon recovery effort in western Washington. But so far, the federal government’s lack of progress has been disappointing.

There has been plenty of discussion, but little action to reverse the negative trend in the condition of salmon

habitat in this region. That needs to change.

We shouldn’t need a federal court judge to provide the proper attention, protection and targeted actions to restore salmon. We would prefer to work together with our state and federal co-managers through the White House Council on Native American Affairs.

Together, we could take effective action to recover salmon runs.

We have already developed recovery plans and identified barriers to salmon recovery in western Washington’s watersheds. Now we need a commitment from the White House to tackle the most pressing obstacles in each watershed and provide the leadership necessary to put those salmon recovery plans into action.

If salmon are to be in the future of this region we must act now before it is too late.

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Government

Chairman’s Report by Leonard Forsman Treaty Rights at Risk Meeting The Suquamish Tribe hosted a meeting of tribal leaders, the Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at Kiana Lodge to allow the federal agencies to update their efforts addressing the Treaty Rights at Risk Initiative. The discussion focused mostly on riparian buffers, salmon bearing streams, rivers and improving water quality in Puget Sound. More work lies ahead, but the agencies are making some progress.

Governor Inslee’s Legislative Update & State of the State Address Governor Jay Inslee continues his efforts to work and consult with Tribes on important issues. Governor Inslee briefed tribal leaders

From left, Swinomish Tribal Chairman and NCAI President Brian Cladoosby, Colonel John Buck of the Army Corps of Engineers, Dennis McLerran Regional Administrator for EPA and Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman.

about his agenda for the upcoming legislature the week prior to the opening of the legislative session where he is making a commitment to more funding for education

and battling climate change. I also attended the State of the State address to the legislature at the Capitol.

WIGA-Chehalis The Washington Indian Gaming Association held its January meeting at the Lucky Eagle Casino. The Tribes continue to build on their relationships with the state legislature and the Governor to strengthen our gaming compacts.

Committee Teleconference The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Native American Committee, which I chair, held a teleconference to determine agenda items to be discussed at the March meeting of the ACHP in San Francisco.

Tax Credit Housing Meeting The Suquamish Tribe’s Department of Community Development hosted a meeting ACHP Native American with Enterprise Investors

who are exploring investing in our next housing project through a new tax credit program.

Chief Seattle Club Pike Place Meeting Representatives of the Chief Seattle Club and Pike Place Market traveled to Suquamish to meet with me and Nigel Lawrence to discuss ways that the Pike Place Market could be more accommodating to urban Indians and local Indian Tribes. A

new housing/parking project next to Steinbruck Park at the Market is an opportunity to be explored for more native outreach.

Seattle Waterfront Advisory Meeting Our January meeting of the Seattle Waterfront Advisory meeting focused on funding for the first phase of the Seattle Waterfront improvements.

A proposal to the voters is being considered at this time.

Port Gamble Forest and Bay Meeting The Suquamish Tribe, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, Kitsap County and Pope Resources met to discuss strategies for conserving the forest uplands above Port Gamble Bay as open space.

There are several strategies being considered that will hopefully meet the needs of the landowner, the Tribes and the local community.

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Sports & Recreation

Youth Council Chooses to R-O-C-K

Respecting Our Cultural Knowledge is new theme

by Terry Johnson

“For three... it was their last time to compete in this tournament and they ended it with the biggest win of all.”

From left, Kaden Finkbonner, Cassidy Hill, Noelani Old Coyote, Dejailyn Usman, Christian Wion, Austin Wion, Orlando Chiquiti, Nika Chiquiti, Shelby Bullock, Mateo Sipai, and Mathew Wion.

Suquamish Youth Council has been a great team this year. They have made some great efforts to connect with their peers. They have been actively raising money to fund things they want to do in our community.

Holiday Bazaar and had a concession stand at a tournament. The Suquamish Youth Council also bought t-shirts that our youth helped design along with the artistic talents of Kate Ahvakahna.

Youth Rock was the theme This last year they made an they chose and came up effort to recognize youth with anagram Youth R-Oand raise money at the C-K, Respecting Our Cul-

tural Knowledge. Youth council meets at the least once a month to go over ideas and plan out events such as volunteering and helping out at community functions.

Suquamish Museum has been a great ally to our youth and allowing youth council to have meetings in their conference room.

Upcoming Events...

• Archery will come back soon, date TBD due to roof issues.

• Mural Painting at CKA, Feb 4-8 with Toma Villa.

• Teen Late Night, Feb 6 at the Youth Center.

• Little Kids Late Night the 20th will be at the Youth Center.

• Drawing Classes, Feb 17-20 4-7pm at the Youth Center.

Above Shooting #15 Marcus Mclean,and Kynoa Sipai.

Poulsbo Parks & Rec 3-4th Grade Team

by Magdalena Turrieta

The Suquamish Tribe Sports and Recreation Dept. currently has a team competing in the 3rd-4th grade Poulsbo Parks and Rec. League.

They played their first game Jan 10, in which they played very well and came out with a win to start the season.

Games are played on Saturdays, mostly at Kingston Middle School. I will be sending out game schedules as they come out. The games are put out only a couple at time, so I will send out game times as I get them. Hope Back row from left, Dakota Standley, Kah-Ty Natrall, Sincere to see you there supporting Zahir, Steven Anderson and Likoodzi Ross. Front row from left, Topher Old Coyote, Kane Chiefstick and IsaiahPondelick. these young athletes.

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Suquamish Teams Shine, Take 1st & 2nd Place at Squaxin Island Holiday Basketball Tournament

by Magdalena Turrieta

Shilene George, Trevon Rathbun and Ali Chiquiti on defense.

Wool Weaving Tunic Class

The Suquamish Sports and Recreation Dept. brought a group of youth to participate in the annual Squaxin Island Holiday Basketball Tournament in December.

The age groups that played were 17 & under and 14 & under. Both teams played hard and never quit, hustling on offense and defense both teams showed great sportsmanship, throughout the tournament.

know how great all the youth were that participated in the tournament. They all showed up to play and did a great job doing so.

They showed us all what it is to play team ball and we Back row from left, Kanim Natrall, Marcus Mclean, Kynoa Sipai, are all very proud of how Popeh Chiquiti and Leetsah Deam. Front row from left, Antonia Ewing, Nika Chiquiti and Brandy Boure. they played and represented the Suquamish Tribe.

For three of the 17 & under kids this was their last time to compete in this tournament and they ended it with Both teams made it to the the biggest win of all! championship. The 14 & These three youth were under took 2nd place, and also chosen by the other the 17 & under won by one team to receive the followpoint with a buzzer beat- ing awards: Ali Chiquiti 17 ing shot in last seconds of MVP, Antonio Boure 17 game. It was super excit- All Star, and Kayla George ing to witness that win and 17 All Star. more exciting to watch all the kids faces when they For the 14 & under: Popeh Chiquiti MVP, Kynoa Siwon the Championship. pai and Brandy Boure All I would like to let you all Stars.

Denita Santos and Joey Holmes taught students warp, twining techniques & more in January

Alaina Capoeman in front, back Adam Hockstra, Gloria Santos, Denita Santos, Shyan Zaiss, Denita Santos and Shyan Zaiss.

Tleena Ives, Hannah Jones and Miranda Smith.

Back row from left, Braxton Swenson, Antonio Boure, Jerald DeLafuente, Alijah Sipai, Sequoia Chargualaf, Shawn Jones and Trish Charley. Front row from left, Kayla George, Ali Chiquiti, Trevon Rathbun and Shilene George.

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Activities

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2 1 PIYO 5:45am Adult Insanity 12pm Basketball League start Zumba 5:30pm

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Mural Painting Adult Basketball League

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Adult Basketball League

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Adult Basketball League

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PIYO 5:45am Insanity 12pm Zumba 5:30pm EE 6:15pm Emerald Heights Elem Pickleball 7pm

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PIYO 5:45am Insanity 12pm A Girls @ 7pm Sedgewick Pickleball 7pm

PIYO 5:30pm EE 6pm Home Adult Open Gym 7pm

PIYO 5:30pm E Boys 6pm Home E Girls 7pm Home Adult Open Gym 8pm

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Mural Painting Insanity 5:45am E Boys 6pm Home E Girls 7pm Home

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Insanity 5:45am A Girls 7pmYouth Wellness Campus

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Mural Painting 6 Mural Painting Insanity 12pm PIYO12pm PIYO 5:30pm E Girls 6pm Home A Girls 7pm Home Adult Open Gym 8pm

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Suquamish Museum

Insanity 12pm

EE 7pm South Colby A Girls 7pm Home

PIYO12pm

E Girls 7:30pm Wolfe Elm

Adult Open Gym 8pm

Bowling League Swimming @ BI Boys League 11am

Bowling League Swimming @ BI Boys Basketball Goldenball Tournament

17 Drawing 18 Drawing 19 Drawing 20 Drawing 21Bowling League PIYO 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm

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PIYO 5:30pm A Girls 6pm Home E Boys 6:15pm Clear Creek Elem Adult Open Gym 7pm

Birthday Cake Insanity 12pm PIYO12pm E Boys 6pm MountainA Girls 6pm Youth PIYO 5:30pm Adult Open Gym 7pm view 6th Grade Gym Wellness Campus EE 6pm Home E Boys 7:17pm Cougar Vally

Swimming @ BI Boys Basketball Goldenball Tournament Sla-Hal 11am Suquamish Museum

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PIYO12pm New Youth Center Interior meeting 5pm-7pm PIYO 5:30pm E Girls 6pm Belfair Elem.

Adult Open Gym 7pm

Bowling League Swimming @ BI

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Elders Lunchroom MON

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Elder’s Kitchen: 360-394-8407

Please call to inform the kitchen if you would like to cancel home delivery for the day.

2 Birthday Celebration

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Beverages Served Daily

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

Corn Soup w/ Ground Beef Tossed Salad Italian Breadstick Cottage Cheese & Pears

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Whole Grain Pancakes w/ warm berries Scrambled Eggs w/ peppers & onions (topped w/ salsa) Fresh Fruit

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Sweet & Sour Pork Brown Rice Asian Blend Veggies Tossed Salad 9 Grain Bread Fresh Fruit

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Salmon Boiled Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Apple-Carrot Salad Pachado Bread Sweetheart Cupcake

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Tuna Noodle Casserole Brussels Sprouts Waldorf Salad Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Sliced Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fruit Crisp

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Goulash (ground beef, tomatoes, green beans) Brown Rice Tossed Salad Corn Bread Fresh Fruit

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 Cups

French Dip Sandwich Green Beans Cucumber-Tomato Salad Fresh Fruit

Spaghetti & 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

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potatoes Tossed Salad Oat Bran Raisin Muffin Applesauce

Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Winter Squash Tossed Salad Wheat Roll Fresh Fruit

Chicken Adobo Brown Rice California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fruit Crisp

Indian Tacos (meat, beans, cheese, salsa, tomatoes, sour cream) Baby Carrots & Cucumber Coins Fresh Fruit

Ham Hocks & Beans Brown or White Rice Carrots w/ Cranberries Tossed Salad Pachado Bread Cottage Cheese w/ Peaches

Elk Stew Tossed Salad w/ sunflower seeds Pachado Bread Yogurt Parfait w/ Berries

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Spotlight: Lead Counsel Rion Ramirez

PME’s top lawyer attributes success to family support & lauds Suquamish for individual employee development programs

by Lisa Rodriguez

“I couldn’t be where I am today without my wife, two sons and daughter. Because of their love and support I’m the man I am today,” said Rion Ramirez.

After high school, Rion played football at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and ultimately completed both his undergraduate degree and juris doctrinal degree at the University of Washington.

After completing law school he began his legal career at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in Seattle. Two and a half years later Rion moved on to Dorsey & Whitney LLP, where he spent five years representing the economic development arms of tribal governments throughout the country. Then when the opportunity emerged for Rion to come work inhouse at Port Madison Enterprises (PME) he jumped at the chance. After 11 years working in-house for PME, Rion is still inspired every day by the Tribe and its commitment to making its reservation a better place for its tribal members and for the community as a whole.

me grow as a lawyer. Eric taught me to be an excellent attorney. My second mentor is Keith Harper; he is the current Ambassador for the United Nations on Human

Rights. He is the first Native American ambassador in the history of the United States.

He’s been extremely inspirational, a great friend and has pushed me to learn more

about political processes. He encouraged me to do more for our Native communities within the current Obama Administration,” said Rion.

Port Madison Enterprises As of January 7, 2015 the following employment opportunities exist with Port Madison Enterprises.

Ramirez, top left, with his family.

will provide an economic heart to give stability to the Suquamish Tribe. One program Rion sees as vital to the Suquamish Tribe is the PME Individual Development Plan (IDP). Through the program, the PME Human Resources department provides Suquamish Tribal Members who are PME employees with a mentor.

The program has enabled Suquamish Tribal Members to tackle challenges that kept them from pursing higher education or careers they were interested in.

influence on him. “My grandmother, Sarah Rodriguez-Magana, was one of the sweetest and toughest Native women I’ve ever met. She never made it past 6th grade but she always pushed me to get an education and to be a role model for our community,” said Rion.

“I would like to thank the Suquamish Tribal Members, Tribal Council, PME Board, employees of PME and the Suquamish Tribe for allowing me to work alongside As for what influenced him them. Seeing good people to pursue law as a profession, make great decisions for Rion is thankful for two longtheir community is truly time mentors. “Throughout inspiring. The Suquamish my career I’ve had a couple Tribe is a model of what of amazing mentors, one of is right and good in Indian them being Eric Eberhard.

Country,” said Rion.

As a Native American As my mentor at Dorsey & Rion is excited about the himself Rion described Whitney LLP, he invested expansion, and believes it his grandmother as a huge a lot of himself in helping

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built alongside the ballroom on the fourth floor of the hotel has sweeping views of Agate Passage, newly landscaped grounds and two outdoor fire pits. When coupled with the ballroom, the new facility can accommodate events with attendance nearly 10 times the size of those at the original resort. The new facility also boasts the new Cedar PNW, a fine dining restaurant with views of the Puget Sound, and a coffee shop.

According to Project Manager John Ashworth of Korsmo Construction, builders expect to hand the keys over for the new building in mid-April with PME Executives expecting a May opening for the facility.

The completion of the hotel tower and a remodel of the Longhouse Buffet will wrap up Phase II of the 5-year plan. For the rest of the year, PME Executives will turn their attenThe additional rooms, amenities and meeting spaces means Clearwater will be in the mar- tion to Phase III which includes a extensive remodel and expansion of the casino area, ket to host much larger events and conventions. including a new lounge, a project that is expected to be completed by December, 2016.

“We have put a lot of focus on coordinating Kiana, Whitehorse and the sales staff here at The final phase, the addition of a 15,000 square-foot entertainment space, is expected to the resort to make sure our properties are working together to offer a number of different be completed by December, 2017. For more information on the 5-year growth plan at unique experience,” said Bakken.

Clearwater Casino, visit them online at www.clearwatercasino.com/property-expansion.

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Community Notices

News from the Traditional Heritage Specialist

by Marilyn Jones

Welcome to February! I hope your New Year started well. I am asking Tribal Members to talk with me about where families have hunted through the generations. Hunting is a right that is reserved under the Treaty and we need to make

sure that the lands we hunt and the animals there are going to be around for future generations. Each time a builder wants to put up a new shopping mall, housing complex or office building they have to file for a a series of permits. Each permit

is then reviewed by a number of agencies; including Tribes to determine if the proposed development infringes on traditional, sacred, ceremonial and hunting sites or other types of gathering sites important to the Tribes. If we prove

Letters MLK Day Thank You Thank you for organizing the Suquamish singers and dancers who performed at yesterday’s Kitsap MLK Jr celebration at the Kitsap Fairgrounds. I heard many positive, appreciative comments afterwards. The explanations you gave about the two songs you shared heightened understanding

the site is a reserved area for the Tribe, the permit is not granted to the builder.

The sad part is that many of our sites are being developed because we don’t have strong enough proof to stop the builders. As a result, building permits are

given and the sites are destroyed forever. Soon we will have no areas to go hunting or gathering of any type because it will be all be developed. I thank the few that have come and talked about their hunting and gathering experiences; you

Obituaries of the Suquamish People. And, with the youth focus of yesterday’s event, it was especially gratifying to have your youth introduce themselves. This is the first time in my memory that Suquamish has participated in this event, and may be the first time you have been officially invited. I

and many others hope we can make this an ongoing new tradition. Again, thank you so much for your quick action in making possible this special contribution to MLK Day at the Kitsap Fairgrounds.

Robin Hunt MLK Day Organizer

Robert “Sonny” Purser Sr

Erlands Point, WA April 23, 1927 - January 9, 2015 “What you do speaks so playful demeanor kept the well I need not hear what youth in all of us. We will you say.” A hero to all his see Sonny in every wave family: Sonny, born in on the sound, every rustle a houseboat on Erlands of the trees just off the hikPoint, a lifelong Kitsap ing trail, and in every laugh native, proud family man, of his great-grandchildren.

U.S. Army veteran, and We will hold on dearly to an esteemed Suquamish his memory and pass on Tribal elder, passed away the legacy of his family. He peacefully in his sleep at is both deeply loved and home on the morning of greatly missed.

Friday, January 9, 2015.

On his first paper route Always reserved, Son- Sonny stumbled into the ny spoke through how he love of his life. The ownlived; and Sonny lived er of the only dog in the with a depth and fervor neighborhood that didn’t that many will not fathom. like newspapers. Years The pride he carried for the later he married Lois: his Suquamish culture and his anchor and his heart. From long love of outdoor beau- their love blossomed a ty lives on in all the Purser beautiful family with 5 infamily. His sly smile and credible children.

have helped a lot. We need more information and soon, to save our hunting for the future! Please contact me at (360) 394 – 8526 or by e-mail at mjones@suquamish.nsn.us and we can set up appointment to record your information on maps or video, or both.

Sonny gave selflessly to his community as an Eagle Scout, a brother in the Order of the Arrow, a volunteer firefighter, as well as a coach of several Babe Ruth and peewee teams. He proudly spend 29 years as a toolmaker in Keyport and as a fisherman, after which he retired to his beautiful home on Erland’s Point.

Sonny was preceded by his mother Dora Peterson Purser-Henry; his father, Robert Brown Purser; his second father, John Henry; his sisters: Dorthea Solomon, Hazel Johnson, Evelyn Jefferson, Mable Cordero and Frances Jackson; his dear “Aunty Sparky” as well as many beloved cousins, aunts, uncles and 1 grandson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lois; his brother, William Henry; his sister, Louise Harvey; his children: Robert Jr, Richard, (Patricia) Randi, Ralena (Colin Maloney) and Ronald; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held on Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015 at the House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish, WA.

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